Review of The Blob (1988) by Jake N — 28 Aug 2007

This was a creepy disgusting gory remake that I just happened to love when I was a kid. There was nothing scarier to me than the blob.

This review of The Blob (1988) was written by Jake N on 28 Aug 2007.

The Blob has generally received positive reviews.

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