The Blob

It crawls. It creeps. It eats you alive!

19581h 22m6.2(689 votes)

HorrorScience Fiction

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 destroy…

The Blob (1958) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.. It stars Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, and Earl Rowe. The film runs for 1 hour 22 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 689 votes.

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Director

Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.

Cast

Steve McQueen

Steve Andrews

Aneta Corsaut

Jane Martin

Earl Rowe

Lt. Dave

Olin Howland

The Old Man

Stephen Chase

Dr. T. Hallen

John Benson

Sgt. Jim Bert

George Karas

Officer Ritchie

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Is The Blob Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blob

Where can I watch The Blob?

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Who stars in The Blob?

The Blob stars Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, and Olin Howland, and was directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr..

How long is The Blob?

The Blob has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes.

When did The Blob come out?

The Blob was released in 1958.

What genre is The Blob?

The Blob is a horror and science fiction film.

Is The Blob worth watching?

The Blob holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.