The Blob (1988)

[Dr. Briggs]

this is the only Blob i've seen...i haven't seen the original one

I recommend it, even though the 80s version is a lot better IMO

I liked this one a good bit. The blob is truly one of the creepiest horror monsters to imagine having to go up against, not only is it near unstoppable (even with a good bit of CO2), but the way it kills is horrific. Add that to it's origins, potency and eventual fate in the remake, and you have a near constant sense of doom that you can ponder over even after you've finished the film.

There are still some big flaws about "Blob" though. I found there were some pacing/timing problems, plus some characters that felt like they could have been more fleshed out (specifically the preacher, who seemed to go from a fairly cool guy to a doomsayer in less than a scene). That considered, I'd still say this is one of the better remakes out there, one that's made all the more effective in it's modernization whilst still being respectful to its roots.