Iconic ’80s Sci-Fi Horror Remake Getting Another Remake
Filmmaker David Bruckner will write and direct a reimagining of The Blob for Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group. David Goyer and Keith Levine from Phantom Four are set to produce the film, with Judith Harris acting as the executive producer. Harris, the widow of Jack Harris, who produced the 1958 and 1988 versions, holds the rights to the project. Zach Hamby will supervise the project for the studio.
Horror Buff David Bruckner Directing The Blob Remake
Details about The Blob reboot remain unknown, but the story is in good hands with Bruckner, whose most recent work includes the 2022 Hulu remake of Hellraiser. He also directed 2021’s critically acclaimed The Night House, featuring Rebecca Hall. Additional credits to Bruckner’s name include the 2017 film The Ritual and the Amateur Night segment in the 2012 horror anthology V/H/S.
First Version Released In 1958
Bruckner’s reimaging of The Blob will be the third version of the sci-fi horror film. Released in 1958, the first film, directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr., is famous for its simple yet effective premise and contribution to the creature feature genre. The movie stars Steve McQueen in one of his early roles, along with Aneta Corsaut.The Blob (1958) begins when a meteorite crashes near a small town, and an elderly man discovers a gelatinous substance attached to it. The blob-like creature quickly engulfs the old man, absorbing him and growing in size. Steve Andrews (Steve McQueen), a teenager, witnesses the attack but faces skepticism from the authorities.As the Blob continues to grow and consume everything in its path, it becomes a threat to the entire town. Steve, along with his friends and the local authorities, tries to convince people of the danger and find a way to stop the creature. The practical effects used to depict the Blob, considering the limitations of technology at the time, were well-executed and contributed to the film’s appeal.
The 1988 Remake
The Blob became a cult classic over the years, appreciated for its nostalgic charm and influence on subsequent horror and sci-fi films. It also spawned sequels and a remake in 1988. Directed by Chuck Russell, the 1988 version stars Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, and Donovan Leitch. Like its predecessor, the film is set in a small town where a meteorite crashes and brings the Blob with it.As the Blob devours people and grows larger, a group of teenagers led by Brian Flagg (Kevin Dillon) and Meg Penny (Shawnee Smith) attempts to stop it. The creature is eventually revealed to be a biological weapon experiment gone wrong, and the government becomes involved in trying to contain and eliminate the threat.
Where The Two Versions Differ
While the 1958 version of The Blob took a more straightforward and traditional approach, the 1988 remake added social commentary and updated the story to suit a late 20th-century audience. The movie received positive reviews for its special effects, particularly the practical effects used to create the titular creature.The Blob (1988) is famous for its gruesome and creative death scenes, as well as its blend of horror, sci-fi, and suspense. It is also considered a cult classic in the horror genre.Source: The Wrap
