Review of The Blob (1958) by Gianluca P — 22 Feb 2008

I love this old sci-fi, and this movie, though amateur-like, is a little pearl. The score suddenly catches.

This review of The Blob (1958) was written by Gianluca P on 22 Feb 2008.

The Blob has generally received mixed reviews.

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