The Blob: Original vs Remake - Not What We Remembered

A mysterious alien slime. A terrified small town. And one of the most famous creature features in horror history.In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the classic sci-fi horror film The Blob, starring Steve McQueen in one of his earliest roles, before comparing it with the darker and far more gruesome remake The Blob.The original 1958 movie became a cult sci-fi classic with its unforgettable premise: a mysterious alien organism that grows larger every time it consumes another victim. Thirty years later, the 1988 remake took the same idea and turned it into a shocking body-horror spectacle with groundbreaking practical effects and some truly unforgettable death scenes.Mart and Trev break down the origins of the Blob, the creature effects, the horror elements, and the biggest differences between the films, asking whether the remake improves the monster movie formula or whether the original still holds its place in sci-fi history.Does the 1958 classic still engulf the competition…or does the 1988 remake consume everything in its path?Whatever you do… don’t let it touch you.Warning: This episode contains mild spoilers and severe gelatine-based trauma.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - @LittleFoilFish ⁠Mart & TrevSubscribe to our Podcast - ⁠ @TheDejaReview TIMESTAMP00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:12 Exploring The Blob (1958)18:31 The Blob Remake (1988)25:43 Legacy and Expectations in Film Remakes28:09 Practical Effects vs. CGI: A Horror Film Analysis32:56 Box Office Competition and Cult Followings37:46 Behind the Scenes: Filmmaking Collaborations41:59 Comparing Remakes: Original vs. New44:19 5 to 1: Steve McQueenKeywordsSteve McQueen, 1988 remake, film analysis, cinema history, body horror, cult classics, film analysis, horror movies, remakes, practical effects, Steve McQueen#theblob #TheBlob1958 #TheBlob1988 #stevemcqueen #scifihorror #monstermovie #culthorror #movieremakes #thedejareview