The Blob
Terror has no shape.
Genres
Overview
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Details
Budget
$10000000
Revenue
$8247943
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1988-08-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
961
Vote Average
6.828
Shawnee Smith
Meg Penny
Kevin Dillon
Brian Flagg
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 Woodley
Art LaFleur
Pharmacist / Mr. Penny
Ricky Paull Goldin
Scott Jeske
Robert Axelrod
Jennings
Bill Moseley
Soldier
Frank Collison
Hobbe
Erika Eleniak
Vicki De Soto
Teddy Vincent
Sally Jeffers
Clayton Landey
George Ruit
Julie McCullough
Susie
Jamison Newlander
Anthony
Pons Maar
Theatre Manager
Michael Kenworthy
Kevin Penny
Jack Nance
Doctor
Margaret Smith
Nurse
Don Brunner
White Suit #1 / Scientist
Jacquelyn Masche
White Suit #2
Charlie Spradling
Co-Eds
Noble Craig
Puddle Soldier
Rick Avery
Soldier With Cracked Faceplate
Michael Lindström
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