The Blob 1988
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Gummy
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SplatIn Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Brian Flagg
as Meg Penny
as Paul Taylor
as Sheriff Herb Geller
as Fran Hewitt
as Dr. Meddows
as Reverend Meeker
as Deputy Bill Briggs
as Mrs. Penny
as Moss Woolsey
Director:
Writer:
Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont
Stars:
Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn, Candy Clark, Joe Seneca, Del Close, Paul McCrane, Sharon Spelman, Beau Billingslea,
Genres:
Horror,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
R
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
Cast
as Brian Flagg
as Meg Penny
as Paul Taylor
as Sheriff Herb Geller
as Fran Hewitt
as Dr. Meddows
as Reverend Meeker
as Deputy Bill Briggs
as Mrs. Penny
as Moss Woolsey
as Pharmacist / Mr. Penny
as Scott Jeskey
as The Can Man
as Kevin Penny
as Eddie Beckner
as Nurse
as Doctor
as Woman in Doctor's Office
as Vicki De Soto
as George Ruiz
as Sally Jeffers
as White Suit #1 / Scientist
as White Suit #2
as Col. Hargis
as Susie
as Lance
as Movie Patron
as Anthony
as Phil Hobbs—Projectionist
as Theatre Manager
as Eddie's Mother
as Soldier Outside Town Hall
as Co-Ed
as Co-Ed
as Jennings
as Radio Man
as Soldier at Command Post
as Soldier with Cracked Faceplate
as Soldier #1
as Sergeant
as Soldier #2
as Young Woman in Town Hall
as Puddle Soldier
as Gospel Singer
as Old Woman in Tent
as Movie Patron (uncredited)
as Movie Patron (uncredited)
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