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THE BLOB

 

Director(s): Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. 

Writer(s): Kay Linaker, Theodore Simonson

Cast: Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, Olin Howlin, Alden 'Stephen' Chase, John Benson, George Karas

 

Synopsis: When a small meteorite falls from outer space, it unleashes a gel like substance that every time it devours someone, it grows…and grows…and grows.  To teenagers must find a way to stop the creature before it eats everyone in the town.

 

My Review: Okay, we aren’t talking rocket science here but this is a fun movie and certified cult classic.  Sporting an early performance by a way too old Steve McQueen as a high school student, the movie is heightened by the lack of knowledge and the fear of the Cold War. 

The effects for the film, though they extremely primitive today, were state of the art in 1958.  One of the standout scenes of the feature is the running of teens from a movie theater as the Blob oozes its way unto the city streets. 

Overall:  Fun film.  Not a great film, but a lot of fun.  Seek out the Criterion edition for the best looking transfer and letterboxing.  Plus the commentary track is a lot of fun as well.

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RATING

NR

 

RUNNING TIME

86 Minutes

 

RELEASE DATE

1958

 

RATING

3/5 Stars

 

REVIEWER

Chuck

   

 

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