Review of The Blob (1958) by Mya C — 23 Nov 2007

For its time I'm sure it was terrifying????

This review of The Blob (1958) was written by Mya C on 23 Nov 2007.

The Blob has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gary T (2,283) on 27 Feb 2016

WOW.....WOW....SUCH AN ENJOYABLE MOVIE 2 WATCH WITH SUCH A FANTASTIC CAST THROUGHOUT THIS MOVIE IT IS SUCH A FANTASTIC MOVIE 2 WATCH WITH SUCH…

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 25 Nov 2016

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One of the odder inclusions in the Criterion Collection. It's an okay example of a 1950's sci-fi monster flick…

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