The Blob
1988, English. Directed by Chuck Russell.
Terror has no shape.
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,129 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Chuck RussellDirector
- Kevin DillonBrian Flagg
- Shawnee SmithMeg Penny
- Donovan LeitchPaul Taylor
- Jeffrey DeMunnSheriff Herb Geller
- Candy ClarkFran Hewitt
- Joe SenecaDr. Meddows
- Del CloseReverend Meeker
- Paul McCraneDeputy Bill Briggs
- Sharon SpelmanMrs. Penny
- Beau BillingsleaMoss Woolsey
- Art LaFleurPharmacist / Mr. Penny
- Ricky Paull GoldinScott Jeskey
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $8.2M
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The Blob: quick answers
Is The Blob worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Blob?
The Blob runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Blob have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Blob. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Blob suitable for kids?
The Blob is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Blob?
If you liked The Blob, try Die Alone, Extinction, Clayface.
Who directed The Blob?
The Blob (1988) was directed by Chuck Russell and stars Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch.