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The Blob
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The Blob

1988-08-05 · 95 min · ★ 6.9

Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller

In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.

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Directors
Chuck Russell
Production companies
TriStar Pictures, Palisades California Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,247,943

Top Cast

Kevin DillonKevin DillonBrian Flagg
Shawnee SmithShawnee SmithMeg Penny
Donovan LeitchDonovan LeitchPaul Taylor
Jeffrey DeMunnJeffrey DeMunnSheriff Herb Geller
Candy ClarkCandy ClarkFran Hewitt
Joe SenecaJoe SenecaDr. Meddows
Del CloseDel CloseReverend Meeker
Paul McCranePaul McCraneDeputy Bill Briggs
Sharon SpelmanSharon SpelmanMrs. Penny
Beau BillingsleaBeau BillingsleaMoss Woolsey
Art LaFleurArt LaFleurPharmacist / Mr. Penny
Ricky Paull GoldinRicky Paull GoldinScott Jeskey
Robert AxelrodRobert AxelrodJennings
Bill MoseleyBill MoseleySoldier #2
Frank CollisonFrank CollisonPhil Hobbs—Projectionist
Michael KenworthyMichael KenworthyKevin Penny
Jack RaderJack RaderCol. Hargis
Billy BeckBilly BeckThe Can Man
Wade MayerMovie Patron
Douglas EmersonDouglas EmersonEddie Beckner

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