The Blob

Irvin S. Yeaworth

 
The Blob Criterion DVD

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  • United States
  • 1958
  • 91 minutes
  • Color
  • 1.66:1
  • English

SYNOPSIS: “Beware of the Blob!” One of the great cult classics, The Blob melds ’50s schlock sci-fi and teen delinquency pics even as it transcends these genres with strong performances and ingenious special effects. Made outside of Hollywood by a maverick film distributor, a crew experienced in religious and educational shorts, and a collection of theatrical talent from Philadelphia and New York, The Blob helped launch the careers of superstud Steve McQueen and composer Burt Bacharach.

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Cast

Steve AndrewsSteve McQueen
Jane MartinAneta Corsaut
Lieutenant Dave Earl Rowe
Old ManOlin Howlin
Dr. T. Hallen Stephen Chase
Sergeant Jim Bert John Benson
Officer RitchieGeorge Karas
Henry MartinElbert Smith

Credits

DirectorIrvin S. Yeaworth
ProducerJack H. Harris
ScreenplayTheodore Simonson and Kate Phillips
From an original idea byIrvine H. Millgate
CinematographyThomas Spalding
EditingAlfred Hillmann
Special effectsBart Sloane
Music supervisorJean Yeaworth
MakeupVin Kehoe
Music composed and conducted byRalph Carmichael
Title theme byBurt Bacharach and Mack David

Disc Features

  • New widescreen digital transfer, enhanced for 16×9 televisions with restored picture and sound
  • Two audio commentaries: one by producer Jack Harris and film historian Bruce Eder; the other by director Irvin S. Yeaworth, Jr. and actor Robert (“Tony”) Fields
  • Theatrical trailer
  • BLOB-abilia!: collector Wes Shank’s rare trove of stills, posters, props (including the Blob itself!), and other ephemera
  • Special collectible poster
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired

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