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1958 · 82 min · NR

The Blob

Directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. · Horror, Science Fiction

The Blob (1958) is a Horror film, directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. set in Pennsylvania during the 1950s.

A creature feature, with a tense tone.

Composer
Ralph Carmichael
Cinematography
Thomas E. Spalding
Cast
Steve McQueenAneta CorsautEarl RoweOlin HowlandStephen ChaseJohn BensonGeorge KarasLee Payton

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Pennsylvania
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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