Working in Hollywood is more than a unique career pursuit. Actors never know who will suddenly become their temporary colleague and co-worker. And when a production launches, dealing with co-stars can often be a tricky thing. Kids, dogs, cats, birds, monkeys, dolphins - even bears - they all can make things decidedly quirky and more than interesting on set for their fellow actors when filming.
How about galactic, gluttonous gelatinous aliens?
Legendary superstar Steve McQueen started his incredible movie career sharing the film screen with a monstrous outer space creature bearing a suspicious resemblance to quivering, jiggling raspberry jelly. McQueen went on to unique superstardom and the creature he battled also became iconic. The Blob remains a landmark sci-fi horror classic.
For a host of creative and technical reasons, The Blob remains a pop culture landmark in the science fiction horror category. Main elements which distinguish this early frightful fun entry:
It’s in color. Unlike most low budget B fright flicks of the time.
It’s silver screen icon Steve McQueen’s third feature film.
It’s one of the finest produced B Movie Sci-Fi Horror films ever.
It spawned a film franchise - sequel and a remake.
It boasted a hit theme song by composer Burt Bacharach.
It’s pretty unique - as no other film has really copied its frightful vibe.
It’s scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s favorite movie alien of all time.
C’mon my blissful blobby blokes, let’s talk all about the thrilling cinematic legend of a most beloved ravenous creature from outer space - The Blob.
'The Blob' 1958 - The Classic Sci-Fi Horror Movie Starring Steve McQueen