The Blob Movie Review
After a meteorite lands outside a small town, teenager Steve Andrews (legendary actor Steve McQueen, in his film debut) and his girlfriend Jane (Aneta Corsaut, The Toolbox Murders) lead a charge to try to stop what emerges--a deadly life form that changes it's shape and size as it consumes more and more townsfolk. Much like the menacing blob in the movie, this film started small but would grow in popularity over the years--it spawned a remake in 1988, and is considered a sci-fi horror classic in this day and age. Speaking of age, McQueen was pushing thirty when he played a teen here--and it shows--but hey, it's Steve McQueen, so we can overlook that.
"Hey, thanks Josh!"
As the movie unfolds, several attempts are made to stop the blob, including a boy trying to shoot it with a toy gun, but to no avail.
I thought for sure the water would work
The police debate on whether this is a teenage prank or not, and the building desperation of the teens combines nicely with the spreading terror as the tension builds, all leading to an ending that is...very anticlimactic and disappointing. Still, there is plenty to like about this movie. The acting is actually pretty decent for being a 1950s B movie, it is shot nicely, and is very entertaining. If you are a fan of this genre of films, The Blob is an absolute must-see.
On A Scale Of One To Ten: 7
The Blob Movie Trailer
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