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The 1988 film "The Blob" is primarily categorized as a comedy horror.
Answer: False
The 1988 film 'The Blob' is classified primarily as a science fiction horror film, not a comedy horror.
In the 1988 remake, the Blob is revealed to be an alien entity, similar to the original 1958 film.
Answer: False
Contrary to the original 1958 film's portrayal of the Blob as an alien entity, the 1988 remake establishes its origin as a biological weapon developed by a clandestine government agency.
What is the primary genre of the 1988 film "The Blob"?
Answer: Science Fiction Horror
The 1988 film 'The Blob' is classified primarily as a science fiction horror film.
Which earlier film served as the basis for the 1988 remake "The Blob"?
Answer: The Blob (1958)
The 1988 film 'The Blob' is a direct remake of the 1958 science fiction horror film of the same title.
The 1988 remake of "The Blob" was directed by Frank Darabont, who also co-wrote the screenplay.
Answer: False
While Frank Darabont co-wrote the screenplay, the direction of the 1988 remake of 'The Blob' is attributed to Chuck Russell.
The 1988 remake of "The Blob" was filmed in Los Angeles, California.
Answer: False
The principal filming location for the 1988 remake of 'The Blob' was Abbeville, Louisiana, not Los Angeles, California.
TriStar Pictures was the distributor for "The Blob" (1988) in the United States.
Answer: True
TriStar Pictures handled the distribution of the 1988 film 'The Blob' within the United States.
The 1988 film "The Blob" had a reported budget of $1 million.
Answer: False
The reported production budget for the 1988 film 'The Blob' was approximately $10 million, not $1 million.
Shawnee Smith played the role of Megan "Meg" Penny in "The Blob" (1988).
Answer: True
Actress Shawnee Smith portrayed the character Megan "Meg" Penny in the 1988 film 'The Blob'.
The special effects for the 1988 "The Blob" were handled by Tony Gardner.
Answer: True
Tony Gardner was the individual responsible for the special effects in the 1988 remake of 'The Blob'.
The "Blob Quilt" effect was created using bags filled with sand.
Answer: False
The 'Blob Quilt' effect was achieved using silk bags filled with Methyl cellulose, not sand.
The film "The Blob" (1988) has a running time of 120 minutes.
Answer: False
The 1988 remake of 'The Blob' has a running time of 95 minutes, not 120 minutes.
The 1988 remake of "The Blob" is based on a screenplay written solely by Chuck Russell.
Answer: False
The screenplay for the 1988 remake of 'The Blob' was a collaborative effort, co-written by Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont, not solely by Russell.
The main stars of the 1988 "The Blob" included Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith.
Answer: True
The principal cast of the 1988 film 'The Blob' featured notable performances from Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith.
The film "The Blob" (1988) was originally distributed by New World Pictures.
Answer: False
While New World Pictures initially acquired the remake rights in 1986, TriStar Pictures ultimately served as the distributor for 'The Blob' (1988) in the United States.
Del Close, who played Reverend Meeker, was cast after his previously scheduled production was canceled.
Answer: True
Actor Del Close, who portrayed Reverend Meeker in the 1988 film, secured the role subsequent to the cancellation of another production he was slated to participate in.
The film "The Blob" (1988) is set in the town of Arborville, California.
Answer: True
The narrative of the 1988 film 'The Blob' is set in the fictional town of Arborville, California.
Who directed the 1988 remake of "The Blob"?
Answer: Chuck Russell
Chuck Russell directed the 1988 remake of 'The Blob'.
In which U.S. state was the 1988 film "The Blob" primarily filmed?
Answer: Louisiana
The principal filming location for the 1988 remake of 'The Blob' was Abbeville, Louisiana.
What was the approximate budget for the 1988 version of "The Blob"?
Answer: $10 million
The reported production budget for the 1988 film 'The Blob' was approximately $10 million.
Which of the following actors starred in the 1988 film "The Blob"?
Answer: Shawnee Smith
The principal cast of the 1988 film 'The Blob' featured notable performances from Shawnee Smith.
Which character discovers the Blob's initial victim and takes them to the hospital?
Answer: Meg Penny
High school student Meg Penny, along with Paul and Brian, discovers the first victim affected by the Blob and transports them to the hospital.
Who portrayed the character of Brian Flagg?
Answer: Kevin Dillon
Actor Kevin Dillon portrayed the character Brian Flagg in the 1988 film 'The Blob'.
Which actor played the role of Sheriff Herb Geller?
Answer: Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn played the role of Sheriff Herb Geller in the 1988 remake of 'The Blob'.
What was Frank Darabont's previous collaboration with director Chuck Russell before "The Blob" (1988)?
Answer: A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Before collaborating on 'The Blob' (1988), Frank Darabont and Chuck Russell had previously worked together on the screenplay for 'A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'.
What material was used by the special effects team to create the "Blob Quilt" effect?
Answer: Silk bags filled with Methyl cellulose
The 'Blob Quilt' effect was achieved using silk bags filled with Methyl cellulose, a substance employed by the special effects team to create the visual representation of the creature.
What is the significance of Brian Flagg's characterization in the film's analysis?
Answer: He is depicted as a rebellious "tough guy punk" distrustful of authority.
Brian Flagg is characterized as a rebellious figure, often described as a 'tough guy punk,' notable for his distrust of authority and his distinctive appearance including leather attire and long hair.
The plot of the 1988 "The Blob" involves an alien organism that crashes to Earth via a satellite.
Answer: True
The narrative premise of the 1988 film posits that the Blob, a biological warfare experiment, was launched into space via a satellite, subsequently crashing back to Earth.
The plot of "The Blob" (1988) begins when a meteorite crashes near Arborville, California.
Answer: True
The narrative commences with the crash of a meteorite near Arborville, California, which introduces the substance that becomes the Blob.
The Blob in the 1988 film retreats when exposed to extreme heat.
Answer: False
The Blob in the 1988 film demonstrates a vulnerability to extreme cold, causing it to retreat, rather than heat.
It is revealed that the Blob was a biological warfare experiment created during the Cold War.
Answer: True
The film reveals the Blob's origin as a biological warfare experiment developed during the Cold War, which was subsequently mutated and crashed back to Earth.
The final scene implies the Blob might return, showing Reverend Meeker holding a jar with a living piece.
Answer: True
The concluding scene suggests the potential return of the Blob, as Reverend Meeker is depicted holding a jar containing a viable fragment of the creature.
The Blob's weakness to extreme cold was discovered when it was placed in a walk-in freezer.
Answer: True
The Blob's vulnerability to extreme cold was identified when it was exposed to the low temperatures within a walk-in freezer.
The Blob is ultimately defeated using liquid nitrogen sprayed from a snowmaking truck.
Answer: True
The Blob's final defeat is achieved through the application of liquid nitrogen, dispensed via a snowmaking truck, which flash-freezes the creature.
What is revealed about the Blob's origin in the 1988 remake?
Answer: It was created as a biological weapon by a secret government agency.
The film reveals the Blob's origin as a biological warfare experiment developed during the Cold War, which was subsequently mutated and crashed back to Earth.
What initial event triggers the plot of "The Blob" (1988)?
Answer: A meteorite crash containing a strange substance.
The narrative commences with the crash of a meteorite near Arborville, California, which introduces the substance that becomes the Blob.
What environmental factor causes the Blob to retreat during the film?
Answer: Extreme cold
The Blob demonstrates a vulnerability to extreme cold, causing it to retreat, as observed when it encounters freezing temperatures.
How does the 1988 remake depict the Blob dissolving its victims?
Answer: It adheres to them and melts them, leaving behind bones or dissolving them completely.
The Blob's method of consuming victims involves adhering to them and progressively melting their organic matter, often leaving behind skeletal remains or dissolving them entirely.
What realization does Meg have about the Blob's weakness after saving Reverend Meeker?
Answer: It recoils from the extinguisher gas and cannot tolerate cold.
Following her rescue of Reverend Meeker from a fire, Meg realizes that the Blob exhibits a vulnerability to the chemicals in the fire extinguisher and is adversely affected by extreme cold.
Who is responsible for storing the crystallized remains of the Blob after its defeat?
Answer: Moss Woodley
Moss Woodley is the character responsible for storing the crystallized remnants of the Blob in the town's icehouse following its defeat.
Leonard Maltin gave "The Blob" (1988) a perfect score of four out of four stars.
Answer: False
Film critic Leonard Maltin awarded 'The Blob' (1988) two out of four stars, characterizing it as a 'needless, if undeniably gooey, remake,' rather than giving it a perfect score.
Janet Maslin of The New York Times believed the remake was less violent and spectacular than the original.
Answer: False
Janet Maslin, in her review for The New York Times, considered the 1988 remake to be more violent and spectacular than the original 1958 film.
Director Chuck Russell suggested that adding a sense of humor was a successful element of the remake.
Answer: False
Director Chuck Russell later expressed that incorporating a sense of humor into the remake might have been an error, potentially contributing to its reception.
The film "The Blob" (1988) grossed over $10 million at the box office.
Answer: False
The domestic box office gross for 'The Blob' (1988) was $8.2 million, which is less than $10 million.
How much did "The Blob" (1988) gross domestically at the box office?
Answer: $8.2 million
The 1988 remake of 'The Blob' achieved a domestic box office gross of $8.2 million.
How is the box office performance of "The Blob" (1988) generally described?
Answer: A box office failure
Despite generally positive critical reception for its remake qualities, 'The Blob' (1988) is widely considered a box office failure, with its domestic gross described as 'disastrous'.
Which film critic gave "The Blob" (1988) two out of four stars, calling it a "needless, if undeniably gooey, remake"?
Answer: Leonard Maltin
Film critic Leonard Maltin awarded 'The Blob' (1988) two out of four stars, characterizing it as a 'needless, if undeniably gooey, remake'.
On Rotten Tomatoes, what was the critical consensus regarding "The Blob" (1988)?
Answer: An improvement on the original with effective gore and pacing.
The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes for 'The Blob' (1988) suggests it is a worthwhile update that improves upon the original through its effective gore and pacing.
What did director Chuck Russell suggest might have been a mistake in the film's approach?
Answer: Imbuing the remake with a sense of humor
Director Chuck Russell later expressed that incorporating a sense of humor into the remake might have been an error, potentially contributing to its reception.
Despite its box office performance, "The Blob" (1988) has gained a significant cult following.
Answer: True
The 1988 remake of 'The Blob,' despite its initial commercial underperformance, has subsequently garnered a notable cult following among film enthusiasts.
The film "The Blob" (1988) was first released on DVD in the United States in 2014.
Answer: False
The initial DVD release of 'The Blob' (1988) in the United States occurred on September 11, 2001, not in 2014.
When was "The Blob" (1988) first released on DVD in the United States?
Answer: September 11, 2001
The initial DVD release of 'The Blob' (1988) in the United States occurred on September 11, 2001.
Which company issued a "Collector's Edition" Blu-ray of "The Blob" (1988) on October 29, 2019?
Answer: Shout! Factory's "Scream Factory"
Shout! Factory's 'Scream Factory' imprint released a 'Collector's Edition' Blu-ray of 'The Blob' (1988) on October 29, 2019.
Which of the following films is listed in the "See also" section related to "The Blob" (1988)?
Answer: The Stuff (1985)
The 'See also' section of the source material lists 'The Stuff' (1985) as a related film to 'The Blob' (1988).
What is the "Blobfest" mentioned in relation to the film series?
Answer: A cultural event associated with the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
The 'Blobfest' is described as a cultural event associated with the Colonial Theatre located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, in connection with the film series.