

The Blob
1988-08-05 · 95 min · ★ 6.9
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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Production details
- 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 DillonBrian Flagg
Shawnee SmithMeg Penny
Donovan LeitchPaul Taylor
Jeffrey DeMunnSheriff Herb Geller
Candy ClarkFran Hewitt
Joe SenecaDr. Meddows
Del CloseReverend Meeker
Paul McCraneDeputy Bill Briggs
Sharon SpelmanMrs. Penny
Beau BillingsleaMoss Woolsey
Art LaFleurPharmacist / Mr. Penny
Ricky Paull GoldinScott Jeskey
Robert AxelrodJennings
Bill MoseleySoldier #2
Frank CollisonPhil Hobbs—Projectionist
Michael KenworthyKevin Penny
Jack RaderCol. Hargis
Billy BeckThe Can Man
Douglas EmersonEddie BecknerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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