The Blob
"It crawls. It creeps. It eats you alive!"
Originally released in 1958. The Blob is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, and Earl Rowe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (642 votes)
Budget
$110K
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
36.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $110,000
- Revenue
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- Tonylyn Productions Inc.
- Valley Forge Films
- Fairview Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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....
Who directed The Blob?
The Blob was directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr..
How long is The Blob?
The Blob has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The Blob released?
The Blob was released on September 10, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blob?
The main cast of The Blob includes Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, John Benson, Robert Fields.
Is The Blob worth watching?
The Blob has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 642 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.