The Blob
Paramount Pictures (1958)
Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
In Collection
#1532
0*
Seen ItYes
715515103312
IMDB   6.4
86 mins USA / English
Blu-ray Disc  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
John Benson Sgt. Jim Bert
Stephen Chase Dr. Hallen
Aneta Corseaut Jane Martin
Olin Howlin Old man
Steve McQueen Steve Andrews
Earl Rowe Lt. Dave
Vince Barbi George (cafe owner)
Vincent Barbi George (cafe owner)
Aneta Corsaut Jane Martin
Pamela Curran Smooching teenager
Jasper Deeter Civil Defense volunteer
Hugh Graham Mr. Andrews
Elinor Hammer Mrs. Porter
Olin Howland Old man
George Karas Officer Ritchie
Director
Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
Russell S. Doughten Jr.
Producer Jack H. Harris
Russell S. Doughten Jr.
Writer Kay Linaker
Theodore Simonson


The Blob melds '50s schlock sci-fi and teen delinquency pics even as it transcends these genres with strong performances and ingenious special effects. Made outside of Hollywood by a maverick film distributor, a crew experienced in religious and educational shorts, and a collection of theatrical talent from Philadelphia and New York, The Blob helped launch the career of Steve McQueen
Edition Details
Edition Criterion Collection
Distributor Criterion Collection
Release Date 3/12/2013
Packaging HD Case
Screen Ratio Anamorphic Widescreen (1.66:1)
Audio Tracks Mono [English]
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
New high-definition digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition Two audio commentaries: one by producer Jack H. Harris and film historian Bruce Eder and the other by director Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and actor Robert Fields Trailer Blobabilia!, a gallery of collector Wes Shank’s rare trove of stills, posters, props (including the blob itself!), and other ephemera PLUS: An essay by critic Kim Newman