The Blob

M
1h 35m
1988
6.8 /10 (987)

Terror has no shape.

Overview

In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1988-08-05

Top Billed Cast

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

Billy Beck

The Can Man

Michael Kenworthy

Kevin Penny

Douglas Emerson

Eddie Beckner

Margaret Smith

Nurse

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