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1988·95 min·Released

The Blob

“Terror has no shape.”

Horror
Science Fiction
Action

In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.

6.9(1,065 votes)

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Cast & Crew

Kevin Dillon

Kevin Dillon

Brian Flagg

Shawnee Smith

Shawnee Smith

Meg Penny

Donovan Leitch

Donovan Leitch

Paul Taylor

Jeffrey DeMunn

Jeffrey DeMunn

Sheriff Herb Geller

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Fran Hewitt

Joe Seneca

Joe Seneca

Dr. Meddows

Del Close

Reverend Meeker

Paul McCrane

Paul McCrane

Deputy Bill Briggs

Sharon Spelman

Sharon Spelman

Mrs. Penny

Beau Billingslea

Beau Billingslea

Moss Woolsey

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

Pharmacist / Mr. Penny

Ricky Paull Goldin

Ricky Paull Goldin

Scott Jeskey

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whitsbrain

Written on 1/30/2024

Nifty remake of the 1958 classic. This story of a shapeless, featureless space alien, instead of the usual "little green men", opens the door for a decidedly different kind of invasion movie. This version stays pretty true to the original and the advancement of special effects over 30 years allows for some really great and gory kills. The best being a victim being pulled into a sink drain and a wicked attack of a main character in a doctor's office. There are some effects that aren't so good though, you'll scoff when you see them. The acting is really very good, and it's got its share of moments that are actually scary. The characters, even the primaries, could get swallowed up at any time. I'd say this is a must watch for any fan of the original.

Horseface

Written on 7/16/2024

The best joke was when they described the Blob as "a plasmic life form growing at a geometric rate." 😂 I even just laughed while writing it down 😂 Other than that, pretty bad. And the campiness doesn't feel fresh for long, turning it into a rather boring watch right when it's supposed to start to be exciting. Still, worth a watch.

tmdb93836550

Written on 10/4/2024

This is definitely the most brutal horror film I've ever seen and one of the best aswell. The effects in this film are top notch and the storyline is much stronger than the original, the acting is more believable too. This film is nothing short of a horror classic.

Sierbahnn

Written on 6/7/2026

By far the best of the three This is a child of its time, clearly, and it might not have aged perfectly, but it is a solid movie, and highly enjoyable. The effects are stunning, the narrative fun and engaging, the characters lively and fun, and the casting and directing about as good as you could make it. This deserves to be watched.

Media

The Blob (1988) Red Band Trailer [4K-UHD]

The Blob (1988) Red Band Trailer [4K-UHD]

Director Chuck Russell Discusses His Favorite Scene

Director Chuck Russell Discusses His Favorite Scene

Sink Blob

Sink Blob

Official Trailer

Official Trailer