In his first starring role, Steve McQueen plays a typical oversexed, car-lovin' highschooler who can't get anyone to believe his story about a huge meteor, which crashes to earth and begins exuding a pink, gooey substance. Affixing itself to the body of an old man, the "blob" begins parasitically sucking the life out of several unfortunate humans, growing to an enormous size. Problem is, the disappearances of the victims can all be explained (one is supposed to be out of town, another is attending a convention), so the cops still won't believe McQueen or his girlfriend Aneta Corsaut (the future Helen Crump of The Andy Griffith Show). Rallying his teen pals, McQueen finally manages to get the adults' attention-but by now, the Blob is consuming entire city blocks. In 1972, the sequel Beware the Blob followed.
Steve McQueen and the the great 50’s style fun and thrills that are shown in this make it a terrific movie to watch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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My wife and I enjoyed watching this sci-fi classic from our childhoods. It was especially enjoyable because of the high def remastering of this film and even more to see "Steven" McQueen in the movie that started him on his road to an illustrious career.
I saw this movie when it first came out and I was about 10. I had nightmares for quite some time. Now that I am an adult and watch the movie it is very enjoyable to watch. I find it a classic movie to own.
This is the classic blob you remember, Steve McQueen is young, the story kinda hokey, little to no plot, but hey its a fun movie for Saturday. This is a clean transfer. Colors are bright and vivid. The sound is great for a movie of its age. Would highly recommend to any one who wants to stroll drown memory lane or has an open saturday afternoon.
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