Review of The Blob (1958) by Shawn M — 08 Jun 2008

B-movie greatness. Put on the popcorn and chill the sody pop.

This review of The Blob (1958) was written by Shawn M on 08 Jun 2008.

The Blob has generally received mixed reviews.

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