The Blob
“Terror has no shape.”
1988•R•1h 35m•6.9•Released
HorrorScience FictionThriller
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Director
Chuck Russell
Writer
Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$8M
Languages
English
Studio
TriStar Pictures
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
Production
Company
TriStar Pictures
Company
Palisades California Inc.
Producer
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Jack H. Harris
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