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The Blob (1958). This creature classic holds up well and was as enjoyable today as it must must have been terrifying to children of its day. The standouts attributes include a young Steve McQueen and a terrifyingly, shapeless gob of a monster whose terror is born of its gooey lack of form. With many classic horror flicks, as compared to today's plethora of CGI, it is difficult to imagine classic effects that can actually elicit fear. The Blob is likely an exception, at least for today's youngins that might stumble across it. More so, this classic creature might have been at its frightful best when off the screen and thereby engulfing one's imagination. The acting was fair, which is in perfect accord for such a marvelous low-budget classic. Where The Blob stands tall are in its two standout scenes, one of which utilizes the camera effectively to exacerbate the sense of terror that has been infused into this small town. The denouement is short and sweet, satisfying and true to the era. While maybe not a masterpiece by today's standards, instead its originality and execution have rightfully oozed purchase into the realm of true horror classics. Merci.
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