Review of The Blob (1988) by Randall S — 16 Oct 2009

This movie is just plain awesome from start to finish. Cheesy 80's horror movie overacting and bad effects really add to the enjoyment.

This review of The Blob (1988) was written by Randall S on 16 Oct 2009.

The Blob has generally received positive reviews.

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