Review of The Blob (1958) by Julie G — 04 May 2008

A real goofy, teen movie of the 1950s. Steve McQueen is pretty funny to watch as a concerned teen.

This review of The Blob (1958) was written by Julie G on 04 May 2008.

The Blob has generally received mixed reviews.

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