Terror has no shape.
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
The Blob (1988) is a horror, science fiction and thriller film directed by Chuck Russell, released on August 5, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch and Jeffrey DeMunn. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,099 ratings.
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Kevin Dillon
as Brian Flagg
Shawnee Smith
as Meg Penny
Donovan Leitch
as Paul Taylor
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Sheriff Herb Geller
Candy Clark
as Fran Hewitt
Joe Seneca
as Dr. Meddows
Del Close
as Reverend Meeker
Paul McCrane
as Deputy Bill Briggs
Sharon Spelman
as Mrs. Penny
Beau Billingslea
as Moss Woolsey
Art LaFleur
as Pharmacist / Mr. Penny
Ricky Paull Goldin
as Scott Jeskey
Directed by Chuck Russell, written by Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont, produced by Elliott Kastner and Jack H. Harris.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,099 ratings.
Nifty remake of the 1958 classic. This story of a shapeless, featureless space alien, instead of the usual "little green men", opens the door for a decidedly different kind of invasion movie. This version stays pretty true to the original and the advancement of special effects over 30 years allows for some really great and gory kills. The best being a victim being pulled into a sink drain and a wicked attack of a…
Reviewed on January 30, 2024
The best joke was when they described the Blob as "a plasmic life form growing at a geometric rate." 😂 I even just laughed while writing it down 😂 Other than that, pretty bad. And the campiness doesn't feel fresh for long, turning it into a rather boring watch right when it's supposed to start to be exciting. Still, worth a watch.
Reviewed on July 16, 2024
This is definitely the most brutal horror film I've ever seen and one of the best aswell. The effects in this film are top notch and the storyline is much stronger than the original, the acting is more believable too. This film is nothing short of a horror classic.
Reviewed on October 4, 2024
By far the best of the three This is a child of its time, clearly, and it might not have aged perfectly, but it is a solid movie, and highly enjoyable. The effects are stunning, the narrative fun and engaging, the characters lively and fun, and the casting and directing about as good as you could make it. This deserves to be watched.
Reviewed on June 7, 2026
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The Blob (1988) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Blob (1988) includes Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn and Candy Clark. The film was directed by Chuck Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Blob was released on August 5, 1988 and runs for 1h 35m.
The Blob (1988) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,099 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, science fiction and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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