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The Blob(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-08-05
68%
933 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
Scream now, while there's still room to breathe!
Overview:
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $10,000,000.00
Revenue: $8,247,943.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Palisades California Inc.
Movie: The Blob
Top 10 Billed Cast
Shawnee Smith
Meg Penny
Kevin Dillon
Brian Flagg
Donovan Leitch
Paul Taylor
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sheriff Herb Geller
Candy Clark
Fran Hewitt
Joe Seneca
Dr. Meddows
Del Close
Reverend Meeker
Paul McCrane
Deputy Bill Briggs
Sharon Spelman
Mrs. Penny
Beau Billingslea
Moss Woodley
Video Trailer The Blob
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Director Chuck Russell Discusses His Favorite Scene
Sink Blob
All 3 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Director Chuck Russell Discusses His Favorite Scene - Featurette
Sink Blob - Clip
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