The Blob

Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Kevin Dillon

A scientific experiment gone bad creates a jello-like mold that grows as it devours human flesh.

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R, 95 min.

Directed by: Chuck Russell

Released: August 5, 1988

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DVD Released: September 11, 2001

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  • March 22, 2009
    Surpasses the original with Frank Darabont as one of the screenwriters. The targeted audience are teenagers, so those watching this to compare with the original will find that it has much less cheesiness, and therefore, a different kind of "classic" feeling. It's fast-paced and i... ...( read more )
  • March 21, 2009
    The original is one of my all time favourite films. I love it so much. From the bizarre opening theme tune to Steven McQueen a) being called Steven and b) trying to play a teenager. It was pure genius. This remake is a surprisingly fantastic and brutal film. Sure it leaves behind... ...( read more )
  • November 27, 2008
    On the fence here...I haven't seen the original so I can only judge this remake, but this movie in itself, as I have read, has come under heavy negative critisism due to the movie's changes from the original, most notably being the Blob's new origin as a government experiment gon... ...( read more )
  • November 2, 2008
    I remember this came on tv when I was about 9 or 10...it was a Sunday afternoon...nothing to do. My sister and I actually watched the whole thing! lol...
  • August 24, 2008
    Directed by: Chuck Russell.
    Starring: Shawnee Smith, Kevin Dillon, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn.

    <<" It will come consuming sinner and saint alike...and who will be sparred? None but the righteous brothers and sisters...None but the righteous" >>... ...( read more )
  • June 10, 2009
    Remakes usually suck...but this is one of the few exceptions. This one actually surpasses the original in every way. Great acting, FX, storyline, and direction make this one of the most fun horror movies around.

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