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The Blob

1519581h 22mIrvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 68% · Metacritic 58
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"It crawls. It creeps. It eats you alive!"

A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Blob (1958) about?

A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and…

Who stars in The Blob?

The Blob stars Steve McQueen (Steve Andrews), Aneta Corsaut (Jane Martin), Earl Rowe (Lt. Dave), Olin Howland (The Old Man), Stephen Chase (Dr. T. Hallen). The film was directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr..

How long is The Blob?

The Blob has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated 15.

Is The Blob worth watching?

The Blob holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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