The Blob 1958
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatA drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Steve Andrews
as Jane Martin
as Lieutenant Dave
as Sgt. Jim Bert
as Tony Gressette
as 'Mooch' Miller
as The Old Man
as Officer Ritchie
as Dr. T. Hallen
as George the Diner Proprietor
Director:
Writer:
Theodore Simonson, Kay Linaker, Irvine H. Millgate
Stars:
Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, John Benson, Robert Fields, James Bonnet, Olin Howland, George Karas, Stephen Chase, Vincent Barbi,
Genres:
Horror,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1958 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
82 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Blob
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Steve Andrews
as Jane Martin
as Lieutenant Dave
as Sgt. Jim Bert
as Tony Gressette
as 'Mooch' Miller
as The Old Man
as Officer Ritchie
as Dr. T. Hallen
as George the Diner Proprietor
as Smooching Teenager
as Danny Martin
as Henry Martin
as Al
as Elizabeth Martin
as Mrs. Porter
as Kate the Nurse
as Mr. Andrews
as Marty the Mechanic
as The Second Garage Mechanic
as Phil the Fire Chief
as Sally the Waitress
as Teenager
as Teenager
as Drunk Party Man at Front Door
as Teenager
as Bit Part
as Bit Part
as Bit Part
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