The Blob (1958)
The Blob is a 1958 horror movie directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr., with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut and Earl Rowe.
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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What is The Blob about?
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.
When was The Blob released?
The Blob was released on 10 September 1958.
How long is The Blob?
The Blob runs 1h 22m.
Who made The Blob?
The Blob was directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr..
Where can I watch The Blob?
The Blob is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, History Vault, YouTube TV and Plex.
Where to watch The Blob
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, History Vault, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Cast
- Steve McQueen as Steve Andrews
- Aneta Corsaut as Jane Martin
- Earl Rowe as Lieutenant Dave
- John Benson as Sgt. Jim Bert
- Robert Fields as Tony Gressette
- James Bonnet as 'Mooch' Miller
- Olin Howland as The Old Man
- George Karas as Officer Ritchie
- Stephen Chase as Dr. T. Hallen
- Vincent Barbi as George the Diner Proprietor
- Pamela Curran as Smooching Teenager
- Kieth Almoney as Danny Martin