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The Blob
HorrorScience Fiction3.5
In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.In Arborville, California, three high school students try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches.
August 5, 1988 · Directed by Chuck Russell
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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.
Runtime1h 35m
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Kevin Dillon
Brian Flagg
Shawnee Smith
Meg Penny
Donovan Leitch
Paul Taylor
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sheriff Herb Geller
Candy Clark
Fran Hewitt
Joe Seneca
Dr. Meddows
Del Close
Reverend Meeker
Paul McCrane
Deputy Bill Briggs
Sharon Spelman
Mrs. Penny
Beau Billingslea
Moss Woolsey
Art LaFleur
Pharmacist / Mr. Penny
Ricky Paull Goldin
Scott Jeskey
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