The Blob (1958): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Blob is a 1958 sci-fi horror film directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten Jr., starring Olin Howland, Earl Rowe and Steve McQueen. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten Jr.
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Blob About?
The premise of The Blob without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While driving through a small California town, three teenagers discover a strange, gelatinous substance has fallen from the sky. The Blob quickly begins to grow, consuming everything in its path and terrorizing the local population. As the ooze spreads rapidly through the town, a military team is called in to combat the threat, but their attempts to destroy it may only make the situation worse, leading to escalating chaos and destruction.
The Blob Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- meteorite
- police officer
- song during opening credits
- kaiju
- small town
- 1950s
- blob
- doctor
- old man
- police
- the end question mark title card
- eaten alive
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- disbelieving adult
- doctor's office
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- diner
- b movie
- police station
- telephone booth
- brother sister relationship
- drag racing
- film projector
- supermarket
- traffic light
- alien life form
- psychotronic film
- window blinds
- grindhouse film
- horror b movie
- horror movie remade
- midnight movie
- kiss
- meteor
- gelatinous
- parasite
- playing chess
- neighbor
- locked door
- father daughter relationship
- father son relationship
- teddy bear
- sneaking out of the house
- exiting through window
- movie theater
- reference to bela lugosi
- watching a horror movie
- reference to paul revere
- grocery store
- walk in freezer
- car horn
The Blob Cast
Olin Howland leads the cast, with Earl Rowe and Steve McQueen. Directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten Jr.; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
- Co-director Russell S. Doughten Jr.
Also Starring in The Blob
· 6 moreMore from Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten Jr.
More films directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten Jr.: Way Out, Dinosaurus!, 4D Man and The Flaming Teenage.
The Blob Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Blob 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 5.6
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The Blob Plot Summary
What happens in The Blob from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a charming little town in Pennsylvania, Steve Andrews and his girlfriend Jane Martin enjoy a sweet moment at a remote lovers’ lane when they are suddenly interrupted by a meteorite crashing beyond the hill. Compelled by curiosity, Steve bravely decides to investigate, but it is the elderly resident Barney, played by Olin Howland, who stumbles upon the glowing rock first. His intrigue leads him to poke at the meteorite with a stick, which violently bursts open, releasing a bizarre gelatinous entity that latches onto his hand.
Full summary
The whole story of The Blob, scene by scene
The Blob Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette George Hickenlooper on THE BLOB
How Well Do You Know The Blob?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What celestial event triggers the chaos in the town?
Cars in The Blob
18 cars on screen, including the 1940 Ford V8 De Luxe and the 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook.
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1940 Ford V8 De Luxe Important role -
1953 Plymouth Cranbrook Important role -
1957 Plymouth Plaza Important role -
American LaFrance 700 Minor role
The Blob Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Fluido mortale” and “The Blob - Fluido mortale”.
- Also known as
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- Fluido mortale
- The Blob - Fluido mortale
- A Bolha
- Terreur Sans Nom
- Faran från skyn
- Danger planétaire
- Angriff aus dem Weltall
- The Glob That Girdled the Globe
- The Glob
- The Meteorite Monster
- The Molten Meteorite
- The Night of the Creeping Dead
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- Blob - Schrecken ohne Namen
- A Bolha Assassina
- La masa devoradora
- הבועה
- Εισβολή από Άγνωστο Πλανήτη
- A massza
- Valuva kuolema
- 블롭
- 变形怪体
- La mancha voraz
- Капля
- Blob - zabójca z kosmosu
- توده
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The Blob FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Blob, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Blob?
The Blob runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Blob released?
The Blob was released on September 10, 1958.
Who directed The Blob?
The Blob was directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten Jr.
More films by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. Who is in the cast of The Blob?
The Blob stars Olin Howland, Earl Rowe and Steve McQueen, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Blob rated?
The Blob has 58 on Metacritic.
Does The Blob have a post-credit scene?
No. The Blob has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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