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  • The Blob (1988)
  • R
    95 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The Blob (1988)
R
95 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A deadly entity from space crash-lands near a small town and begins consuming everyone in its path. Panic ensues as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature.
Director
Chuck Russell (directed by)
Writers
Theodore Simonson (earlier screenplay) | Kay Linaker (earlier screenplay) (as Kate Phillips) | Irvine H. Millgate (story) | Chuck Russell (screenplay) | Frank Darabont (screenplay)
Producers
Jack H. Harris (produced by) | Elliott Kastner (produced by)
Composer
Michael Hoenig (music by)
Cinematographer
Editors
Tod Feuerman (edited by) | Terry Stokes (edited by)
Casting Director
Johanna Ray (casting by)
Production Designer
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Release date
Aug 5, 1988 (United States)

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Cast

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52 cast members
Name Known for
Kevin Dillon
Brian Flagg Brian Flagg   See fewer
Shawnee Smith
Meg Penny Meg Penny   See fewer
Donovan Leitch Jr.
Paul Taylor (as Donovan Leitch) Paul Taylor (as Donovan Leitch)   See fewer
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sheriff Herb Geller Sheriff Herb Geller   See fewer
Candy Clark
Fran Hewitt Fran Hewitt   See fewer
Joe Seneca
Dr. Meddows Dr. Meddows   See fewer
Del Close
Reverend Meeker Reverend Meeker   See fewer
Paul McCrane
Deputy Bill Briggs Deputy Bill Briggs   See fewer
Sharon Spelman
Mrs. Penny Mrs. Penny   See fewer
Beau Billingslea
Moss Woodley Moss Woodley   See fewer
Art LaFleur
Pharmacist / Mr. Penny Pharmacist / Mr. Penny   See fewer
Ricky Paull Goldin
Scott Jeske Scott Jeske   See fewer
Robert Axelrod
Jennings Jennings   See fewer
Bill Moseley
Soldier #2 (in sewer) Soldier #2 (in sewer)   See fewer
Michael Kenworthy
Kevin Penny Kevin Penny   See fewer
Jack Rader
Col. Hargis Col. Hargis   See fewer
Billy Beck
Can Man Can Man   See fewer
Wade Mayer
Movie Patron Movie Patron   See fewer
Douglas Emerson
Eddie Beckner Eddie Beckner   See fewer
Jack Nance
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
Charlene Fox
Woman in Doctor's Office Woman in Doctor's Office   See fewer
Erika Eleniak
Vicki De Soto Vicki De Soto   See fewer
Teddy Vincent
Sally Jeffers Sally Jeffers   See fewer
Don Brunner II
White Suit #1 / Scientist (as Don Brunner) White Suit #1 / Scientist (as Don Brunner)   See fewer
Clayton Landey
George Ruiz George Ruiz   See fewer
Jacquelyn Masche
White Suit #2 White Suit #2   See fewer
Daryl Sandy Marsh
Lance (as Daryl Marsh) Lance (as Daryl Marsh)   See fewer
Judith Flanagan
Eddie's Mother Eddie's Mother   See fewer
Richard Anthony Crenna
Soldier Outside Town Hall (as Richard Crenna Jr.) Soldier Outside Town Hall (as Richard Crenna Jr.)   See fewer
Pons Maar
Theatre Manager Theatre Manager   See fewer
M. James Arnett
Radio Man Radio Man   See fewer
Peter Crombie
Soldier at Command Post Soldier at Command Post   See fewer
Rick Avery
Soldier with Cracked Faceplate Soldier with Cracked Faceplate   See fewer
David Weininger
Soldier #1 Soldier #1   See fewer
Moss Porter
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
Noble Craig
Puddle Soldier Puddle Soldier   See fewer
Opelene Bartley
Old Woman in Tent Old Woman in Tent   See fewer
Portia Griffin
Gospel Singer Gospel Singer   See fewer
Jennifer Lincoln
Young Woman in Town Hall Young Woman in Town Hall   See fewer
Lilli Fields
Movie Patron (uncredited) Movie Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Hammond
Chainsaw Killer (uncredited) Chainsaw Killer (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Lindström
Movie Patron (uncredited) Movie Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Ann Mills
Little Girl (uncredited) Little Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Lloyd Bryan Molander
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Verna Lynn Richland
Movie Patron (uncredited) Movie Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Chuck Russell
Theater Patron (uncredited) Theater Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
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