The Blob

Name: The Blob
Released: 1958-09-10T00:00:00-04:00

1958 Horror, Science Fiction · 1h 22m

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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About The Blob

A drive-in favorite, The Blob plunges you into the quaint town of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, where teenagers Steve Andrews and his girlfriend, Jane Martin, stumble upon a fallen meteorite containing a strange, gelatinous substance. They quickly discover this substance is a ravenous alien life form that devours everything it touches. Steve and Jane become the first to witness the Blob's destructive power, including its horrific consumption of an elderly man. As the Blob grows to an immense size, they desperately try to warn the authorities, but Police Lieutenant Dave refuses to believe their far-fetched story without concrete evidence. Undeterred, Steve and Jane embark on a perilous quest to convince the skeptical townsfolk of the impending danger, racing against time before the Blob engulfs everything they hold dear. Will they succeed in saving their town, or will they become the Blob's next meal?

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr., The Blob features a memorable cast. Steve McQueen stars as Steve Andrews, the quick-thinking teenager who first encounters the Blob. Aneta Corsaut plays Jane Martin, Steve's girlfriend and partner in trying to warn the town. Earl Rowe portrays Lieutenant Dave, the skeptical police officer who initially dismisses the teens' claims. John Benson appears as the gruff but ultimately helpful Old Man. Robert Fields plays Tony Gressette, another concerned local, and James Bonnet rounds out the cast.

What people like about The Blob

Audiences and critics alike praised The Blob for its suspenseful atmosphere, innovative special effects (especially considering its low budget), and its ability to tap into Cold War anxieties. Many lauded Steve McQueen's performance as a charismatic and relatable lead. The film's practical effects, showcasing the Blob's ever-growing size and terrifying consumption, were considered groundbreaking for the time. The Blob's success lies in its ability to create a genuinely scary and memorable monster movie experience, proving that a compelling story and creative execution can overcome budgetary limitations.

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Movie Score

62%

Released

September 10, 1958

Director

Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.

Film Series

The Blob Movies

Cast

Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, John Benson, Robert Fields, James Bonnet

Genre

Horror, Science Fiction

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