MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1988 โบ The Blob
The Blob (1988)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Cast
Shawnee Smithas Meg Penny
Kevin Dillonas Brian Flagg
Donovan Leitchas Paul Taylor
Jeffrey DeMunnas Sheriff Herb Geller
Candy Clarkas Fran Hewitt
Joe Senecaas Dr. Meddows
Del Closeas Reverend Meeker
Paul McCraneas Deputy Bill Briggs
Sharon Spelmanas Mrs. Penny
Beau Billingsleaas Moss Woolsey
Art LaFleuras Pharmacist / Mr. Penny
Ricky Paull Goldinas Scott Jeskey
Robert Axelrodas Jennings
Billy Beckas The Can Man
Facts
| Release date | August 5, 1988 |
| Runtime | 95 min (1h 35m) โ about the same as the 1988 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Horror, Science-fiction, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $10,000,000 |
| Box office | $8,247,943 (0.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0094761 |
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Questions
How long is The Blob?
The Blob runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is The Blob worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,111 votes, which places it #33 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 53%) and #756 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Blob?
The Blob was directed by Chuck Russell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Mask (1994), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), Eraser (1996).
Who stars in The Blob?
Shawnee Smith as Meg Penny; Kevin Dillon as Brian Flagg; Donovan Leitch as Paul Taylor; Jeffrey DeMunn as Sheriff Herb Geller; Candy Clark as Fran Hewitt; Joe Seneca as Dr. Meddows.
What is The Blob rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Blob?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/52336.