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starring: Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, Olin Howland, Alden 'Stephen' Chasedirected by: Russell S. Doughten Jr., Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786307343330
Format: Color, EP, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 6307343338
Label: Good Times Home Video
Manufacturer: Good Times Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Good Times Home Video
Release Date: May 15, 1997
Running Time: 82 minutes
Sales Rank: 6090
Studio: Good Times Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: September 12, 1958
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
What would the average sensible American do if he encountered a pulsing ball of protoplasm from outer space? That's right: he'd poke it with a stick. Thus begins the endearingly earnest and silly tale of The Blob. Young Steve McQueen takes on his first leading role as, um, Steve, a spunky teenager with plenty of heart. Steve sees the blob kill the local doc, but darn it, none of the town's adults will believe him! Yup, it's up to the teens to save the day! Steve and his trusty girlfriend Jane break their curfews(!) and head off into the night to find the Blob and warn the town. The Blob is a completely enjoyable watch from start to finish, offering the triple pleasures of 1950s morals, gee-whiz acting, and a whole lotta extras running around and screaming. The special effects, though primitive, certainly get the job done, and it is still a treat to watch the Blob ooze its way to its next meal. You may notice that the theme song is surprisingly bouncy for a horror flick ('Beware of the Blob! It creeps, and leaps, and glides and slides across the floor'). It was written by Hal David and a fresh young composer by the name of Burt Bacharach. --Ali Davis
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Run, It's the Blob!
Fete of Death
"The Blob" is an excellent sci-fi horror movie. Admittedly, its special effects aren't in the league of today's horror movies. But it doesn't matter. This movie has a great story. It's not so much about the monster as it is about a group of teenagers, led by Steve McQueen, trying to convince their hometown that a monster has invaded it. Its deliberate pacing, by today's standards, nevertheless builds to nerve-tingling suspense. Steve McQueen turns in an outstanding performance ... Read More
Rating: - A Hard-Core Classic!!!
This a classic horror/sci-fi film of the 1950's that stars Steve McQueen as the hero who tries to save the town from a blobby monster. One of my favorite scenes is when the blob starts to attack the movie theater. I just love the look of this film, because it took place in the 50's. If you love classic monster films, then you'll love THE BLOB!!!
Rating: - The Blob - Criterion Collection
This is a cult classic, we hosted our 5th annual Movie Night for the neighborhood, showed this and it was a hit! We had a few laughs along the way too. All in all it is a fantastic journey back to our youth, done up with awesome color and sound quality!
Highly recommend this movie if you are into the classics!!
Rating: - I Have to Admit I love this Movie
My first memories of THE BLOB are late-nite tv as a child. I love this film and am not ashamed to admit it. Actually, it was a well-made picture for it's day (unlike the 1988 remake). Sure it is a reflection of the morals of that day but it is still fun. Billed as Steven McQueen, it would be the launching point for his career -- into WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, then THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and the real star maker, THE GREAT ESCAPE. The girlfriend of his character "Steve" (that must have been difficult for McQueen ... Read More
Rating: - The Blob
Super movie. Enjoyed from start to finish. Brings back great childhood memories. A must buy for any 1950S Sci-fi fans
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