Beware! The Blob (1972) movie poster

Beware! The Blob

1972 ·1h 27m · ★ 4.6 (74)

A technician brings a frozen specimen of the original Blob back from the North Pole. When his wife accidentally defrosts the thing, it terrorizes the populace-- the local hippies, cops, drunks and bowlers must all face the Blob!

Why it matters

A groovy, if uneven, 1970s take on the classic amorphous menace that blends creature feature thrills with counterculture flavor.

  • Retro charm meets low-budget ingenuity in a Blob sequel that doubles down on campy '70s vibes over scares.
  • Watch for the era’s social tapestry: hippies, cops, and small-town types collide under a melting menace.
  • Practical effects may not match Bottin’s original masterpiece, but the gooey terror still oozes cult appeal.
  • Perfect for fans who dig monster movies as time capsules—even if the humor and acting stumble through the sludge.

Horror DNA

Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
Alien

Content Warnings

Body Horror

TMDB Keywords

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