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- The heroes may be teenagers, but The Blob, though generally a goofy and enjoyable B-programmer ideal for watching while loaded in the middle of the night, is still one of the most pointedly reactionary of the 1950s’ alien-invasion movies.
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I just watched this movie last night on Peacock after midnight and throughout the movie I was saying out loud to myself “these are some pretty good effects for 1988”. The way the Blob distorted people’s faces looked terrifying.
Even though The Thing is regarded as the better movie, I love The Blob so much more. It has a steady drip of practical effects and the deaths are incredible. The small town vs. the government is also a fun aspect, and Shawnee Smith is a badass
Apr 30, 2018 · Overlooked at the time of its release, the 1988 remake of The Blob is a gory, glorious thrill-ride... For this writer, it’s one of the coolest horror movie death scenes ever conceived. A ...
A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve (Steven McQueen) and his best girl, Jane (Aneta Corseaut), as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form...
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- Steve Mcqueen
- Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
- Sci-Fi
- Upping The Antic
- Practical Effects
- Higher Stakes
- Distinctly '80s
For much the same reason other remakes were being made at the time, The Blob’s premise and name recognition made it interesting enough for studio executives to green light in the hopes of capturing an intrigued audience. The old films were outdated and no longer scary or frightening to a new audience, relegated to movies only film buffs watch. Exec...
One has to truly marvel at the practical effects of the '80s. It was a period of consistent quality and innovation, and The Blob certainly belongs among the ranks of contributors. It’s right up there with other classic such as The Thing and An American Werewolf in London, using every trick in the gross-out book to illicit a reaction of gore and dis...
Through a more tense and grim atmosphere, The Blobremake separated itself from the original with tone and the presentation of the stakes. The deaths are graphic and bone chilling, made even more endearing thanks to the film’s excellent depiction of great personable characters. While Darabont and director Chuck Russell were able to keep the mood of ...
All these elements combined to form a part of the quintessential '80s experience. The small town setting gave it the perfect vibe, as it is a staple of the '80s and its stylistic tone. Practically every popular film was inundated with suburban settings and flashy bright colors. They were often juxtaposed to the grittier environments, often being co...
In a tiny California town, high school students Brian (Kevin Dillon), Meg (Shawnee Smith) and Paul (Donovan Leitch) discover a strange, gelatinous substance that melts the flesh of any living...
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- Horror, Sci-Fi
- R
The Blob is a 1988 American science fiction horror film directed by Chuck Russell, who co-wrote it with Frank Darabont. It is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name. The film stars Shawnee Smith, Kevin Dillon, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn, Paul McCrane, Art LaFleur, Robert Axelrod, Joe Seneca, Del Close and Candy Clark.
