Forgotten Films: The Blob (1988)

A movie that I thought was great as a kid that I recently went back and watched is the remake of the classic 50s movie The Blob. Now I don't enjoy most horror, but the kind that is of the cosmic variety I can't get enough of and this is one of the best examples.

Compared to the original, there's not much changed from the basic concept (which always was paper thin) but a lot of the details are a bit different and overall, I think the human element of the story is a lot better in the '88 film, as it focuses more on the monster. It certainly takes itself just a bit more seriously while still having more intentional humor throughout. But the real fun comes from the absolutely amazing practical and special effects throughout that are gloriously 80s and far more gory than the original but most of the affects still look great.

It just seems that when people bring up all those lists and talk of gloriously great 80s effects movies, this one hardly ever seems to get mentioned, and that's just a darn shame because this movie is nothing less than great.Trailer included below: