The Blob
“Terror has no shape.”
Synopsis
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-30
Top Cast
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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
Michael Kenworthy
Kevin Penny
Jack Rader
Col. Hargis
Billy Beck
The Can Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantafestival
Festival / Special Debut
August 5, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.82x
-$1.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chuck Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont
- Original Score
- Michael Hoenig
- Original Title
- The Blob
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.2M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Palisades California Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck Russell
Chuck Russell, Frank Darabont
Michael Hoenig
Mark Irwin, Eric J. Goldstein
Tod Feuerman, Terry Stokes
Elliott Kastner, Andre Blay, Jack H. Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Russell
Director
Chuck Russell
Screenplay
Frank Darabont
Screenplay
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Michael Hoenig
Original Music Composer
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Tod Feuerman
Editor
Terry Stokes
Editor
Joseph A. Porro
Costume Design
Craig Stearns
Production Design
Hoyt Yeatman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve Holladay
Stunt Coordinator
Jack H. Harris
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
Who directed The Blob?
The Blob was directed by Chuck Russell.
Who stars in The Blob?
The principal cast of The Blob includes Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn, Candy Clark.
When was The Blob released and how long is it?
The Blob was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Blob?
The Blob had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $8.2M at the worldwide box office (0.82 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Blob?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blob was composed by Michael Hoenig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blob?
The Blob holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).