The Blob (1988)
Average Rating: 5.8/10
Reviews Counted: 17
Fresh: 10 | Rotten: 7
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Release Date: Aug 5, 1988 Wide
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User Ratings: 21,720
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After the phenomenal box-office and critical success of David Cronenberg's 1986 remake of The Fly, a series of big-budget remakes of '50s horror favorites rode in on its coattails in the late 1980s -- though none managed to rise above mere camp clones of their elders, albeit garnished with modern makeup effects in an attempt to draw modern teen horror-junkies. One remake that managed to live up to its cheesy inspiration was Chuck Russell's version of The Blob, in which the title goo crashes to
Aug 5, 1988 Wide
Sep 11, 2001
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Cast
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Kevin Dillon
Brian Flagg -
Shawnee Smith
Meg Penny -
Donovan Leitch
Paul Taylor -
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sheriff Herb Geller -
Candy Clark
Fran Hewitt -
Joe Seneca
Dr. Meddows -
Art La Fleur
Pharmacist/Mr. Penny -
Sharon Spelman
Mrs. Penny -
Del Close
Rev. Meeker -
Ricky Paull Goldin
Scott Jeskey -
Paul McCrane
Dep. Bill Briggs -
Billy Beck
Can Man -
Michael Kenworthy
Kevin Penny -
Robert Axelrod
Jennings -
Beau Billingslea
Moss Woolsey -
Frank Collison
Phil Hobbs Projectionis... -
Peter Crombie
Soldier at Command Post -
Erika Eleniak
Vicki De Soto -
Douglas Emerson
Eddie Breckner -
Clayton Landey
George Ruiz -
Pons Maar
Theater Manager -
Julie McCullough
Susie -
Bill Moseley
Soldier #2 -
Jack Nance
Doctor -
Jamison Newlander
Anthony -
Jack Rader
Col. Hargis -
Charlie Spradling
Co-Ed -
M. James Arnett
Radio Man -
Rick Avery
Soldier with Cracked Fa... -
Kristen Aldrich
Co-Ed -
Opelene Bartley
Old Woman in Tent -
Don Brunner
1st White Suit/ Scienti... -
Judith Flanagan
Eddie's Mother -
Charlene Fox
Woman in Doctor's Offic... -
Portia Griffin
Gospel Singer -
Jennifer Lincoln
Young Woman in Town Hal... -
Daryl Marsh
Lance -
Jacquelyn Masche
2nd White Suite -
Wade Mayer
Movie Patron -
Moss Porter
Sergeant -
Teddy Vincent
Sally Jeffers -
David Weininger
Soldier #1 -
Craig Noble
Puddle Soldier -
Richard Anthony Crenna
Soldier Outside Town Ha... -
Margaret Smith
Nurse
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All Critics (21) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (9) | DVD (24)
An old story retold with a fresh voice, eager to make improvements where they're needed and unwilling to tamper with scenes that don't.
As far as remakes go it ain't too shoddy . . .
just a great sweet movie
Surprisingly worthy remake.
A fun, cheesy remake from writer Frank Darabont, who gets the tone just right.
While not nearly on par with the original, the remake's a fast-paced and happily gore-soaked little treat.
...a horror movie that manages to be scary, funny, suspenseful and even a parody of other horror movies.
Audience Reviews for The Blob
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- Dr. Meddows: I want that organism alive!
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- Meg Penny: You don't believe either, do you?
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- Scott Jeskey: (talking to Vikki as she's in the car sleeping?) Hot as a dog out there tonight. That's a, That's a nice blouse. Nice material. It must be hot, though. I'll just undo one of these for you. That's better, huh? Oh, no? Oh, well. I'll just, undo another one then. Okay. (The Blob pours out of Vikki's body) OH GOD, VICKI!!
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- Vicki De Soto: What are all those lights down there? Isn't that the hospital?
- Scott Jeskey: It's probably a promotional gimmick. They're giving away free tonsillectomies.
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- Meg Penny: (she screams, as the Blob is eating her boyfriend Paul) PAAAAAAUUUUL!
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- Moss Woolsey: (as snowflakes fall to the ground from the blob's demise) Hey man I told you we'd have snow. Gotta have a little faith. I hope I'm covered for this sort of thing. (Indicating to the blob's shattered frozen remains)
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