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The Blob
1988 95 min United States of America R 16+
★6.8
Horror, Science Fiction, Action
Director: Chuck Russell
🎭 Based on
«The Blob»
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Description
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$8.25M
Worldwide:
$8.25M
Starring
Shawnee Smith
Actor
Kevin Dillon
Actor
Donovan Leitch Jr.
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1990
— Best Science Fiction Film
Saturn Awards 1990
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
The 1988 remake of The Blob is widely regarded as a high-quality, practical-effects-driven horror film that successfully modernizes the original premise. While some critics find the plot and character archetypes clichéd, most agree that the visceral creature design and steady pacing make it a standout entry in 80s horror cinema.
| Production | The film features exceptional, imaginative practical effects that remain visually impressive and unsettling decades after release. | |
| Pacing | The brisk, well-calibrated pacing keeps the viewer engaged from start to finish without unnecessary bloat. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies on familiar 1950s sci-fi tropes, which some find refreshing and well-executed, while others view as unoriginal and predictable. | |
| Acting | Performances are a subject of debate, ranging from praise for the cast's convincing, grounded portrayals to criticisms of the acting as wooden or unremarkable. |