Product: The Blob (1988)
Rating: 5.0
The Blob gets an 80's upgrade!
An unlikely pair of teens have to work together to save their small town when it is invaded by a deadly, shapeless, oozing visitor from space and a government group with cold-blooded intentions. This remake of the Steve McQueen sci-fi classic from 30 years earlier amps things up with great oldschool special effects and gore, and a story that is familiar but still keeps the surprises coming with its relentless killing spree and conspiratorial twists. That last one could have set up a great "Son of the Blob" remake! A shame it never happened.Directed by Chuck Russell, who co-wrote this Blob remake with Frank Darabont, 1988's "The Blob" is one of the many great horror films to come out of the 80's for fans of horror/sci-fi films beyond just the popular slasher genre. The cast, headed up by Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith, is mostly great. Shawnee's acting seems rather bland at times, but she never looked better. Also worth mentioning, the reimagined Blob is more lively than ever before, and far more frightening! If you love 80's sci-fi horror like the Return of the Living Dead films, Night of the Comet, The Thing, Critters, Chud, Night of the Creeps, and so on, this one belongs in your collection. Too bad the DVD has no real special features beyond the trailer, and whoever put together the front cover imagery and text made it look like a dollar DVD. Don't worry though, it's not. This Tri-Star release looks good in its widescreen, anamorphic presentation. Don't hesitate to pick it up!