The 1950's started seeing the prominent rise of color films being the norm. The Blob has become after viewing it, my favorite early color film, it also stars Steve McQueen in debut role. I love how many famous actors come out horror films and apparently regardless of the era. After finally seeing this film, although I have been very aware of it for as long as remember, I enjoyed it immensely more than I thought I would. Which makes sense as I have a well-known fondness for B-Movies and Cult films, both of which The Blob is. I also really enjoyed learning that Pheonixville, Pennsylvania holds and annual Blobfest, that includes re-creating the scene where moviegoers flee the theater. Just going to add attending that to my bucket list.
The film opens with Steve Andrews (Steve McQueen) and his girlfriend Jane Martin (Aneta Corsaut) parked on Lovers Lane, when the pair witnesses a shooting star land near by. They go to investigate the crash, but an old man (Olin Howland) finds it first and breaks it open while poking at it with a stick. Inside is a small Blob that quickly attaches its self to the old mans hand. In pain and unable to get the Blob off him, he stumbles into the road nearly getting hit by Steve and Jane. Steve takes the old man to Doctor Hallen (Stephen Chase), who sends Steve back out to try find out what happened to him. After Steve and Jane leave, Doctor Hallen decides to amputate the old mans arm. But is too late and the old man is consumed completely, causing The Blob to grow. It then consumes both the Doctor and his nurse.Steve returns just in …show more content…
In 50+ years since it's release it still manages to be fun and enjoyable. The Blob manages to stay fun, while playing it serious. The acting is a high point for me, but that might just be fandom talking. I've yet to see a Steve McQueen film I haven't liked. The supporting cast does a fun job, and keep up with McQueen when
The film opens with Steve Andrews (Steve McQueen) and his girlfriend Jane Martin (Aneta Corsaut) parked on Lovers Lane, when the pair witnesses a shooting star land near by. They go to investigate the crash, but an old man (Olin Howland) finds it first and breaks it open while poking at it with a stick. Inside is a small Blob that quickly attaches its self to the old mans hand. In pain and unable to get the Blob off him, he stumbles into the road nearly getting hit by Steve and Jane. Steve takes the old man to Doctor Hallen (Stephen Chase), who sends Steve back out to try find out what happened to him. After Steve and Jane leave, Doctor Hallen decides to amputate the old mans arm. But is too late and the old man is consumed completely, causing The Blob to grow. It then consumes both the Doctor and his nurse.Steve returns just in …show more content…
In 50+ years since it's release it still manages to be fun and enjoyable. The Blob manages to stay fun, while playing it serious. The acting is a high point for me, but that might just be fandom talking. I've yet to see a Steve McQueen film I haven't liked. The supporting cast does a fun job, and keep up with McQueen when