HBO MaxThe Blob (1958)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it growing to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.
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Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict involves an apolitical alien monster threat, and its narrative focuses on universal themes of survival and practical problem-solving, balancing initial skepticism of authority with individual initiative and eventual community cooperation.
The movie features a cast that is overwhelmingly white, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, and does not include any explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative focuses on a classic sci-fi horror premise without incorporating or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Blob (1958) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story is a straightforward sci-fi horror film centered on a monstrous alien entity and the efforts of teenagers to warn and save their town, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Blob (1958) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. All characters introduced in this film are new and original to this specific installment, meaning there is no prior canon from which a character's gender could be swapped.
As the original film in its franchise, "The Blob" (1958) introduced its characters without prior canonical racial depictions. Therefore, no character in this film can be considered a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
6.2
Critic Ratings
6.7
5.8
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