Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob

Beware! The Blob

1972Movie87 minEnglish

A technician brings a frozen specimen of the original Blob back from the North Pole. When his wife accidentally defrosts the thing, it terrorizes the populace-- the local hippies, cops, drunks and bowlers must all face the Blob!

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Google Users58%
Director: Larry HagmanGenres: Horror, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young man's world is turned upside down when he discovers that the gelatinous, flesh-eating alien substance that killed his grandfather is back and growing. He must race against time to stop the creature from consuming the entire town before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Beware! The Blob is a cult classic horror-comedy that, while not critically acclaimed upon release, has gained a devoted following over the years for its campy charm and unique blend of scares and laughs. It's often praised for its B-movie aesthetic and earnest, albeit sometimes goofy, execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • A fun, if somewhat silly, B-movie that leans into its schlocky premise.
  • Offers a unique blend of horror and comedy that appeals to genre fans.
  • While dated, its charm and creature effects have earned it a cult following.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's enjoyable B-movie qualities and its blend of horror and humor. Many appreciate its campy nature and unique premise, though some note its dated special effects and acting.

Fun Fact

Actor Larry Hagman, best known as J.R. Ewing from the TV series 'Dallas', directed this sequel to the 1958 film 'The Blob'.

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tmdb93836550

Such a lacking and unfunny sequel to the original cult classic. Not any of the supposed 'jokes' where funny and weren't distinguished as jokes like the original, the acting is also the worst acting I have ever seen and this is including ...
Wuchak

Wuchak

_**The return of the hungry red glob from outer space!**_ In the Greater Los Angeles area, a technician unwittingly brings home a specimen of the Blob in a frozen canister, which his wife unwisely allows to unthaw. Suddenly hippies, cops...