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The Blob
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The Blob

Fri, Aug 5, 1988
  • Horror
  • Science Fiction
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 5, 1988
  • PhysicalFri, Oct 28, 1988VHS
GB
  • In CinemasMon, Sep 19, 1988
  • PhysicalThu, Aug 17, 1989VHS
CA
  • In CinemasFri, Aug 5, 1988
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Jan 12, 1989
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Feb 1, 1989
  • PhysicalWed, Oct 31, 2001DVD
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 20, 1988
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Jan 21, 1989
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

No streaming platforms confirmed yet. We’ll yell the moment one picks it up — make sure it’s on your deck.

Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Kevin Dillon
    Kevin Dillon
    as Brian Flagg
  • Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    as Meg Penny
  • Donovan Leitch
    Donovan Leitch
    as Paul Taylor
  • Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    as Sheriff Herb Geller
  • Candy Clark
    Candy Clark
    as Fran Hewitt
  • Joe Seneca
    Joe Seneca
    as Dr. Meddows
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