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The Blob

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
33K
YOUR RATING
The Blob (1958)
Official Trailer
Play trailer1:56
3 Videos
99+ Photos
Alien InvasionB-HorrorMonster HorrorHorrorSci-Fi

An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.An alien lifeform consumes everything in its path as it grows and grows.

  • Directors
    • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
    • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
  • Writers
    • Theodore Simonson
    • Kay Linaker
    • Irvine H. Millgate
  • Stars
    • Steve McQueen
    • Aneta Corsaut
    • Earl Rowe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
      • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson
      • Kay Linaker
      • Irvine H. Millgate
    • Stars
      • Steve McQueen
      • Aneta Corsaut
      • Earl Rowe
    • 271User reviews
    • 141Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos3

    The Blob
    Trailer 1:56
    The Blob
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    Cowboys! Detectives! Giant Bugs! B-Movie History!
    Clip 5:23
    Cowboys! Detectives! Giant Bugs! B-Movie History!
    The Blob | Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:01
    The Blob | Anniversary Mashup

    Photos134

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    Top Cast34

    Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen
    • Steve Andrews
    • (as Steven McQueen)
    Aneta Corsaut
    Aneta Corsaut
    • Jane Martin
    • (as Aneta Corseaut)
    Earl Rowe
    Earl Rowe
    • Lt. Dave
    Olin Howland
    Olin Howland
    • Old Man
    • (as Olin Howlin)
    Stephen Chase
    Stephen Chase
    • Dr. T. Hallen
    • (as Steven Chase)
    John Benson
    John Benson
    • Sgt. Jim Bert
    George Karas
    George Karas
    • Officer Ritchie
    Lee Payton
    Lee Payton
    • Kate
    Elbert Smith
    Elbert Smith
    • Henry Martin
    Hugh Graham
    • Mr. Andrews
    Vincent Barbi
    • George
    • (as Vince Barbi)
    Audrey Metcalf
    • Elizabeth Martin
    Jasper Deeter
    • Civil Defense Volunteer
    Tom Ogden
    • Fire Chief
    Elinor Hammer
    Elinor Hammer
    • Mrs. Porter
    Pamela Curran
    Pamela Curran
    • Smooching Teenager
    Ralph Roseman
    • Mechanic Under the Car
    Charlie Overdorff
    • Directors
      • Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
      • Russell S. Doughten Jr.
    • Writers
      • Theodore Simonson
      • Kay Linaker
      • Irvine H. Millgate
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews271

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Steve McQueen had the poster of this film on his bedroom wall at the time of his death.
    • Goofs
      At 1:05:01, as the actor awakens and dons clothes, the siren (added in post-production) changes from air raid to fire. The Director can plainly be heard off screen cuing the actor with "Fire" just before the actor says it.
    • Quotes
      • Steve Andrews: How do you get people to protect themselves from something they don't believe in?
    • Crazy credits
      When the movie ends it shows the Blob being dropped into the Arctic. "THE END" appears and changes into a question mark.
    • Alternate versions
      Spanish-dubbed version substitutes the opening credits theme song for a more conventional, in-tone with the movie, instrumental tune.
    • Connections
      Edited into The People Who Own the Dark (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      The Blob
      Written by Burt Bacharach & Mack David
      Performed by The Five Blobs, arranged by and all vocals by Bernie Knee
      [Played over the opening credits]

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 10, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • La mancha voraz
    • Filming locations
      • Royersford, Pennsylvania, USA(Jerry's Market)
    • Production companies
      • Tonylyn Productions Inc.
      • Valley Forge Films
      • Fairview Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $240,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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