The Blob (1958) | |
| Director(s) | Irvin Yeaworth, Russell S. Doughten Jr. (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Russell S. Doughten Jr. (associate), Jack H. Harris |
| Top Genres | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | Aliens, Monster |
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The Blob Overview:
The Blob (1958) was a Science Fiction - Horror Film directed by Irvin Yeaworth and Russell S. Doughten Jr. and produced by Jack H. Harris and Russell S. Doughten Jr..
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One of the quintessential films for lovers of those science-fiction/horror/monster/camp films of the '50s. A gigantic, gooey glob arrives from outer space and proceeds to terrorize a small town. The more it eats, the more it grows. Local teenagers, who have witnessed its obscene display of hunger, are ignored until it's too late. Can the local bad boy (McQueen, in his first leading role) save his 'burb from the sinister slime - and reform himself in the process? Great late-night viewing, but save the Jell-O for later. Remade in 1988.
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Why The Blob (1958) is still enjoyable
By Carol Martinheira on Oct 10, 2023 From The Old Hollywood GardenWhy The Blob (1958) is still enjoyable On October 10, 2023 By CarolIn Uncategorized Image from siff.net Horror month has begun. And so The Garden is once again celebrating all things horror. In the past, I’ve talked about such classics as Cat People (1942), The... Read full article
Silver Screen Standards: The Blob (1958)
By Jennifer Garlen on Oct 11, 2022 From Classic Movie Hub BlogSilver Screen Standards: The Blob (1958) I have a candy corn sweet tooth when it comes to classic science fiction movies. I love the wacky, B movie cult classics of 1950s sci-fi, with their low-budget monsters, stiff as cardboard authority figures, and screaming masses of hysterical townspeople. ... Read full article
Monsters and Matinees: ‘The Blob’ is based on a what?!
By Toni Ruberto on Jul 11, 2020 From Classic Movie Hub Blog‘The Blob’ is based on a what?! “Do you know the movie The Blob, Aunt Toni?” I’ve never heard a sweeter question than that one recently asked by my 11-year-old niece, Grace. As classic movie fans, we all hope to inspire younger generations to discover classic f... Read full article
The Blob, 1958, Irwin S. Yeaworth
By Aaron West on Apr 12, 2015 From Criterion BluesApr 12 Posted by aaronwest As I watched the original version of The Blob, I was surprised to find that it is just as much a teenpic as a monster movie. In some respects, the teenage themes were even more integral to the story. The monster was as much a vehicle to showcase adolescent insecurity, con... Read full article
The Blob, 1958, Irwin S. Yeaworth
By Aaron West on Apr 12, 2015 From Criterion BluesApr 12 Posted by aaronwest As I watched the original version of The Blob, I was surprised to find that it is just as much a teenpic as a monster movie. In some respects, the teenage themes were even more integral to the story. The monster was as much a vehicle to showcase adolescent insecurity, con... Read full article
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