Review of The Blob (1958) by Shawn K — 10 Mar 2009

The original is again better than the remake.

This review of The Blob (1958) was written by Shawn K on 10 Mar 2009.

The Blob has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Andy G (1,207) on 02 Aug 2013

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