The Blob
1988
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Synopsis
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Key facts
Cast
Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn, Candy Clark, Joe Seneca, Del Close, Paul McCrane
Original language
English
First release
August 5, 1988 (Canada)
Production companies
TriStar Pictures
Home video distributors
RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (United States)
Based on
The Blob
Setting
California
Crew
Screenplay
Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont
Producer
Elliott Kastner, Jack H. Harris
Cinematography
Mark Irwin
Editing
Terry Stokes, Tod Feuerman
Music
Michael Hoenig
Québec / French
Québec classification
13 years and over
Content indications
Horror
Classification date
July 19, 2013
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Fright Night Film Fest 2021
- Six Feet Under Horror Fest 2021 generic - Creatures
- Popcorn Frights Film Festival 2018 - Features
Titles
| Original title | The Blob | |
| Québec French title | Le Blob |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (cat. no. 67010) | 1988, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Blob (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Michael Hoenig, Greg Townley, Richard Whitfield (1988) | 7 releases, 2018: One Way Static Records |
| CD | The Blob (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Michael Hoenig, Greg Townley, Richard Whitfield (1988) | 2 releases, 1988-2011: Filmtrax, La-La Land Records |
| Cassette | The Blob (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Michael Hoenig, Greg Townley, Richard Whitfield (1988) | 1 release, 1988: Filmtrax |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | August 5, 1988 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 5, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 20, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 11, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | December 31, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Australia | January 12, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Japan | January 21, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 25, 1989 |
| Theatrical | France | February 1, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 8, 1989 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 1, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 15, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Spain | June 19, 2015 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1988 67010 |
| Home video | United States | October 28, 1988 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 17, 1989 |
| Home video | South Korea | June 25, 1991 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 11, 2000 |
| Home video | Canada | September 11, 2001 |
| Home video | France | October 31, 2001 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | June 24, 2016 |
| Home video | France | August 19, 2020 |
Full credits
| Director | Chuck Russell |
| Cast | Kevin Dillon (Brian Flagg), Shawnee Smith (Meg Penny), 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 Woolsey), Art LaFleur (Pharmacist / Mr. Penny), Ricky Paull Goldin (Scott Jeskey), Robert Axelrod (Jennings), Bill Moseley (Soldier #2), Frank Collison (Phil Hobbs—Projectionist), Michael Kenworthy (Kevin Penny), Jack Rader (Col. Hargis), Billy Beck (The Can Man), Wade Mayer (Movie Patron), Douglas Emerson (Eddie Beckner), Jack Nance (Doctor), Charlene Fox (Woman in Doctor's Office), Erika Eleniak (Vicki De Soto), Margaret Smith (Nurse), Teddy Vincent (Sally Jeffers), Don Brunner (White Suit #1 / Scientist), Clayton Landey (George Ruiz), Jacquelyn Masche (White Suit #2), Julie McCullough (Susie), Daryl Marsh (Lance), Jamison Newlander (Anthony), Judith Flanagan (Eddie's Mother), Richard Anthony Crenna (Soldier Outside Town Hall), Pons Maar (Theatre Manager), M. James Arnett (Radio Man), Peter Crombie (Soldier at Command Post), Rick Avery (Soldier with Cracked Faceplate), David Weininger (Soldier #1), Moss Porter (Sergeant), Noble Craig (Puddle Soldier), Opelene Bartley (Old Woman in Tent), Portia Griffin (Gospel Singer), Jennifer Lincoln (Young Woman in Town Hall), Charlie Spradling (Co-Ed), Kristen Aldrich (Co-Ed), Michael Lindström (Movie Patron (uncredited)), Chuck Russell (Movie Patron (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont |
| Producer | Elliott Kastner, Jack H. Harris |
| Executive producer | Andre Blay |
| Cinematography | Mark Irwin |
| Editing | Terry Stokes, Tod Feuerman |
| Music | Michael Hoenig |
| Production design | Craig Stearns |
| Visual effects | Hoyt Yeatman |
| Sound | Frank A. Fuller Jr. |
| Costumes | Joseph A. Porro |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
