The Blob is a science-fiction horror film directed by Chuck Russell and released in 1988. It is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name.The Blob revolves around an amorphous, gelatinous blob of extraterrestrial origin that crashes to Earth in a meteorite. The blob begins to consume everything in its path, growing larger and more powerful with each victim it devours.
The Blob's protagonist is a teenager named Brian Flagg, who teams up with his girlfriend and a group of other teenagers to try and stop the blob from destroying their town. They are aided by a scientific team led by Dr. Meddows, who are studying the blob and trying to find a way to destroy it.
The Blob was a moderate box office success upon its release and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its special effects and dark humor. It has since become a cult classic and is considered to be one of the best horror remakes of all time. The film's theme song, “Beware of the Blob”, has also become a popular pop culture reference.
| Directed by | Chuck Russell |
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| Produced by | Jack H. Harris Elliott Kastner |
| Screenplay by | Chuck Russell Frank Darabont |
| Story by | Irving H. Millgate |
| Based on | The Blob by Theodore Simonson Kay Linaker |
| Starring | Kevin Dillon Shawnee Smith Donovan Leitch Jeffrey DeMunn Candy Clark Joe Seneca |
| Music by | Michael Hoenig |
| Cinematography | Mark Irwin |
| Edited by | Tod Feuerman Terry Stokes |
| Production company |
Palisades California, Inc. |
| Distributed by | TriStar Pictures |
| Release date | August 5, 1988 (United States) |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $8.2 million |