The Blob(1958)
“It crawls. It creeps. It eats you alive!”
Overview
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.
Director
Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Studio
Tonylyn Productions Inc.
Budget
$110K
Revenue
$4M
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
Pamela Curran
as Smooching Teenager
Kieth Almoney
as Danny Martin
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$110K
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Tonylyn Productions Inc. • Valley Forge Films • Fairview Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blob?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Blob (1958).
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. 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.
Who directed The Blob?▼
The Blob was directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and released in 1958. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is The Blob?▼
The Blob has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in The Blob?▼
The cast of The Blob includes 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 and more.
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