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The Blob (1988)

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Release Date: Aug 5, 1988 Wide

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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

R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Horror

Sep 11, 2001

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Critic Reviews for The Blob

All Critics (21) | Top Critics (3) | 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.

October 30, 2010 Full Review Source: Popcornworld | Comment
David Cornelius
Popcornworld

As far as remakes go it ain't too shoddy . . .

November 18, 2009 Full Review Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page | Comment
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page Source: Sci-Fi Movie Page

just a great sweet movie

May 8, 2008 Comment
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
sbs.is

Surprisingly worthy remake.

July 2, 2004 Comment
Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com

A fun, cheesy remake from writer Frank Darabont, who gets the tone just right.

September 12, 2003 Comment
Blake Davis
KFOR Channel 4 News

While not nearly on par with the original, the remake's a fast-paced and happily gore-soaked little treat.

November 29, 2002 Comment
Scott Weinberg
eFilmCritic.com

...a horror movie that manages to be scary, funny, suspenseful and even a parody of other horror movies.

September 26, 2002 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | Comment
David Nusair
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80's camp with wonderfully stereotypical characters. Not nearly as good as the original but has it's own cheesy charm.

January 8, 2009
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Randy Tippy

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This remake of the 50's cult classic was a very enjoyable thrill-ride of a movie - and a surprisingly gory one too! The gore effects are superb and the Blob creature has been brought to life as effectively as it could be for an 80's movie without being too cheesy. In my eyes it deservedly earns a spot on a list of best

April 9, 2007
WrenchLT
Lee ?

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    1. Meg Penny: You don't believe either, do you?
    – Submitted by Nick P (5 months ago)
    1. 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!!
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)
    1. Vicki De Soto: What are all those lights down there? Isn't that the hospital?
    2. Scott Jeskey: It's probably a promotional gimmick. They're giving away free tonsillectomies.
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)
    1. Meg Penny: (she screams, as the Blob is eating her boyfriend Paul) PAAAAAAUUUUL!
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)
    1. 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)
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)

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