Review of The Blob (1958) by Ryan V — 09 Jul 2015
A hillbilly pokes a meteor with a stick and immediately releases a globular space monster that ravenously consumes everything in its path. Steve (Steve McQueen) is a hot-roddin' teen who discovers this cosmic doom amoeba and is tasked with trying to convince the skeptical police force that his crazy story should be taken seriously.
The Blob is a formulaic movie that combines the tropes of giant monster flicks and "teensploitation" films into a 1950's drive-in kitschfest. This movie wasn't trying to win any awards, but its experienced crew and cheap (yet clever) effects help it stand apart from similar films of the same period.
You'll have a fun time with this one if you're in the mood for 1950's monster cheese.
This review of The Blob (1958) was written by Ryan V on 09 July 2015.
The Blob has generally received mixed reviews.
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