The Blob (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, The Blob is a horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Chuck Russell, running about 95 minutes. “Scream now, while there's still room to breathe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Arborville, California, three high school students discover a strange, gelatinous substance that melts the flesh of any living creatures in its path and wreaks havoc across town.
Who’s in it. The Blob stars Kevin Dillon as Brian Flagg, Shawnee Smith as Meg Penny, Donovan Leitch as Paul Taylor and Jeffrey DeMunn as Sheriff Herb Geller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Blob has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blob page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blob tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blob (1988)?
- In US, The Blob is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blob worth watching?
- The Blob holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blob?
- The Blob stars Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, Donovan Leitch, Jeffrey DeMunn and Candy Clark.
- When was The Blob released?
- The Blob was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.