The Blob
“It crawls. It creeps. It eats you alive!”
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 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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Blob 1958 Trailer HD RestoredOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-07
Top Cast
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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
Lee Payton
Kate
Elbert Smith
Henry Martin
Hugh Graham
Mr. Andrews
Vincent Barbi
George
Audrey Metcalf
Elizabeth Martin
Jasper Deeter
Civil Defense Volunteer
Tom Ogden
Fire Chief
Elinor Hammer
Mrs. Porter
Pamela Curran
Smooching Teenager
Ralph Roseman
Mechanic Under the Car
Charlie Overdorff
Release History & Theatrical Window
Göteborg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 11, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$110K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
36.36x
+$3.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Simonson, Kay Linaker
- Original Score
- Ralph Carmichael
- Original Title
- The Blob
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $110K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Tonylyn Productions Inc., Valley Forge Films, Fairview Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Theodore Simonson, Kay Linaker, Irvine H. Millgate
Ralph Carmichael
Thomas E. Spalding
Alfred Hillmann
Jack H. Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Theodore Simonson
Screenplay
Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Director
Alfred Hillmann
Editor
Thomas E. Spalding
Director of Photography
Kay Linaker
Screenplay
Ralph Carmichael
Original Music Composer
Jack H. Harris
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blob
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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..
Who stars in The Blob?
The principal cast of The Blob includes Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, Olin Howland, Stephen Chase.
When was The Blob released and how long is it?
The Blob was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Blob?
The Blob had a reported production budget of $110K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (36.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Blob?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blob was composed by Ralph Carmichael.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blob?
The Blob holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).