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A gelatinous, amoeba-like alien creature from outer space lands on Earth and begins to grow and consume everything in its path. It starts by absorbing a meteor and then moves on to engulfing people and objects, including a small town. The military mobilizes to try and stop the ever-expanding blob, but their conventional weapons prove ineffective against the creature's amorphous nature.

While 'The Blob' (1958) is the more iconic film, the 1988 remake is often praised for its practical effects and suspenseful tone. Critically, it was generally well-received for its gore and effective horror elements, though some found its plot predictable.

• Praised for its gruesome and creative practical effects.

• Applauded for its tense atmosphere and effective scares.

• Some critics found the plot derivative of the original.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the remake for its modern take on the classic, highlighting the impressive gore and suspense. Some viewers found it a faithful and entertaining update.

The 1988 remake famously features a scene where the Blob engulfs a movie theater audience, a meta-nod to its cinematic legacy.