Today, I watched a classic Monster B-Movie, that wins the best movie song award: The Blob (1958)
Super Groovy.
This one features Steeve McQueen as a “young teen” that rallies a town to defend itself from an interstellar parasite that devours and absorbs flesh.
17 going on 28.
As far as movies go, this one certainly has a more sophisticated, compellingly written and well shot production quality, and is just plain entertaining. I love the cast, the varied characters, the real struggle of the teens fighting for their town and the people who eventually help champion them. My only complaint is that the pacing can get a bit slow in places.
It’s also not afraid to laugh at itself, which any horror movie should be if it can help it.
I think there’s some requirement that all 50’s SciFi movies contain a character named “Steve.”
I remember seeing this one when I was younger, and finding the blob pretty terrifying. I mean, it “dissolves” you. How horrible is that?
It also makes a great marinade.
As a parting gift I leave you with The Blob drinking game:
Every time someone says “Steve,” take a drink. Don’t die.
Monica Marier Author 