" The Blob " Criterion - Region 0 - NTSC The Blob 1958 Steve McQueen Criterion DVD Review The Blob 1958 Steve McQueen Criterion DVD Review The Blob 1958 Steve McQueen Criterion DVD Review The Blob 1958 Steve McQueen Criterion DVD Review The Blob 1958 Steve McQueen Criterion DVD Review The Blob 1958 Steve McQueen Criterion DVD Reviewv The Blob 1958 Steve McQueen Criterion DVD Review

(aka 'The Glob" or "The Glob That Girdled the Globe" or "The Meteorite Monster" or "The Molten Meteorite" or "The Night of the Creeping Dead')

directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr.
USA 1958

"Beware of the Blob!" One of the great cult classics, The Blob melds ’50s schlock sci-fi and teen delinquency pics even as it transcends these genres with strong performances and ingenious special effects. Made outside of Hollywood by a maverick film distributor, a crew experienced in religious and educational shorts, and a collection of theatrical talent from Philadelphia and New York, The Blob helped launch the careers of superstud Steve McQueen and composer Burt Bacharach.

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Theatrical Release: September 12th, 1958

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DVD Review: Criterion - Region 0 - NTSC

DVD Box Cover		CLICK to order from:
Distribution	Criterion Collection - Spine # 91 - Region 0 - NTSC
Runtime	1:22:33
Video	1.66:1 Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 6.41 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
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Audio	English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
Subtitles	English, None
Features	Release Information: Studio: Criterion / Home Vision Aspect Ratio: Original aspect Ratio 1.66:1 Edition Details: • Two audio commentaries: one by producer Jack Harris and film historian Bruce Eder; the other by director Irvin S. Yeaworth, Jr. and actor Robert (“Tony”) Fields • Theatrical trailer (1:56) • BLOB-abilia!: collector Wes Shank’s rare trove of stills, posters, props (including the Blob itself!), and other ephemera • Special collectible poster • 6-pge liner notes with essay by Bruce Kawin DVD Release Date: November 14th, 2000 Keep Case Chapters: 19

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This is the best this film has looked for a long time. The campy charm only runs so deep I'm afraid but it still has it cinema history relevance and this pristine 1.66 image is the only real way to see the film (since it isn't coming to your Drive-in soon). Original audio and excellent subtitles with 2 (yes 2!) commentary tracks. I suppose some might even hang the included poster. An 'odd duck' for Criterion, but adds to their eclectic nature. out of