What are some of your favorite movies that use practical effects well?? I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE, AND I'M SO HAPPY TO BE BACK!! (I recorded this reaction in 2023 but it's only been available to my patrons on Patreon (until now), due to me having taken a break from recording)! First published live on UA-cam 3/3/24, available to all! Patreon open to new members again on 3/5/24!!
Hi Angel, An American Werewolf In London (1981) it had some of the most incredible academy award winning special make up/practical effects and the GOAT werewolf transformation scene! Mesmerisingly horrific special make up/practical effects crammed into a just few terrifying minutes. + heart jolting jump scares & humorous moments too. Please react to this classic soon. I'm happy to be here as well and I'm so glad you're back :)
I can't remember if I've recommended The Wizard of Speed and Time to you before, but I am doing so --- now. It's a little indy movie from the 80's; made by a special effects man. It's a great story.🥰 (... and Mike Jitlov, the creator, made it public domain a few years ago.😉) It's one of my absolute favourites. Glad you're back.🌻
"I love her!" 😍 Shawnee Smith (Meg) was in a few other big movies in the 80's - Iron Eagle, Summer School, Who's Harry Crumb - but became very background in the 90s until she had a big career resurgence as Amanda in the Saw series. She's a pretty face I always enjoy seeing in stuff.
I love hearing about what else she's been in that you all have seen. She is terrific, and I really, really enjoyed her performance in this movie, and even though I've only seen the Saw movies (the first 3 once), I do now recall her face a bit and her playing the role well. I look forward to some of her other 80s movies, though, definitely!
I first noticed Smith in classic TV movies like Crime of Innocence (1985), Easy Prey (1986) and I Saw What You Did (1988), two of those co-starring fellow young '80s actress Tammy Lauren of Wishmaster (1997) fame. I think all three movies are on here YT but not in great copies, there may be rare DVD releases too of at least two of them.
I kind of liked his character in this movie. He’s kind of the annoying Barney Fife deputy to the Andy Griffith sheriff, but he goes from threatening the biker kid he doesn’t like, to defending him a second later when the government guys are going to kill him. Most of the characters in this film are kind of likable.
Congrats on watching the "Holy-Trinity of '80s Remakes of '50s Sci-Fi Horror Classics!" The Blob, The Thing and The Fly. "The Blob" caught me completely off guard. As a kid I would watch the original whenever it was on TV so in the end I was like "how scary could a jello-mold be?" Watched this opening weekend and I was on edge and was amazed by the effects.
Niiice! I'm happy I've watched all three of those....finally...and I can't wait for some more classi Sci-Fi horrors! I can absolutely see how The Blob would catch someone off guard, especially after having seen the original (which I need to check out as well). I looooved the effects in this. They make me smile just thinking about them. :)
The Blob is a great 80's remake (up there with The Thing & The Fly). Fantastic FX and a lot of ooey gooey gruesomeness. For The Blob's more commercialized cousin - The Stuff
Yesss. I really, REALLY liked the effects. So much fun and brought a lot to the movie for me...as well as the "ooey gooey gruesomeness", as you phrased it (perfectly, stated). Also, cool...I'll have to check out "The Stuff"...which I honestly didn't know was a serious title/ real movie, until I just searched for it. haha. Thanks so much for the comment!
Oh by the way I first saw this when I was a kid and it's the movie that made me realise us kids aren't always invulnerable to gruesome deaths in horror movies. That kid being caught by the blob as they're trying to get out of the sewer kinda traumatised me. :P
This is the second or third comment I've read saying something similar (about the first one/movie with a child's death), and I can absolutely see how that could be traumatizing. For real! haha
Steve McQueen was in the original 50's movie version (you should definitely give it a watch 😉🙂) & his son was asked to star in this movie, but he turned it down for two reasons: 1. He didn't like the script. 2. He has this rule of never playing a role his dad played earlier. Boo is like; "Crazy human chooping off his own paw..." 😜 30:50 That's Bill Moseley from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses & The Devil's Rejects. The doctor is played by Jack Nance from almost every David Lynch movies & Twin Peaks, the movie usher is played by Jamison Newlander, the 2nd Frog Brother from Lost Boys & someone already mentioned the deputy who was in RoboCop & Fame.
Couple of classic 80's sci fi horrors for you.. "The Hidden (1987)", "From Beyond (1986)". I really like this remake of the Blob, its a hell of a lot of fun, perfect tone, as much as a good time as Tremors.
@@AngelGroves Before you watch From Beyond, you need to check out Re-Animator. In fact, you should have a double feature with those movies because they're both based on H.P. Lovecraft's work, they're both directed by Stuart Gordon & both stars Jeffrey Combs & Barbara Crampton 🙂
This remake is great. Own it on 4K too. I stayed up late to watch this with my younger brother when I was 9 in 1989, back then most movies would get a tv premiere a year after being in theaters. It was terrifying seeing this as a kid but very enjoyable. I also have the original and the sequel to the original too. Kevin Dillon is awesome in Remote Control too 🤘 I have Brave New Love - Alien (the song at the end credits) on my cars USB drive 😅
Oh, nice. I bet 4K looks really cool for this movie. I love you remember staying up to watch it with your younger brother (in the year I was born...so not too much older than me haha). I can see how it would be terrifying while still enjoyable...I absolutely have some movies I watched around that age and younger that had the same effect on me. I haven't see Remote Control yet, but will keep it in mind, because I'd love to see more with Kevin Dillon, and that's awesome you have that song downloaded for your car. That'd definitely something I would do as well. Thanks so much for the comment!
@ang2489 you're welcome 🤘 yeah the 4K bluray is great on my 77-inch LG C2. You can tell some of the blob effects blue/green screen effects but it doesn't bother me. Yeah we had to be up to get ready for school the next morning at 6am, my mother kept giving us an attitude cuz watching this on Channel 11 with ads interruptions extended the time we were up haha 😄 we did end up getting up and going to school no problem. We lived through the movies 🎬 and fantasies they created in our imaginations. I definitely vouche for Remote Control. I have the bluray directly purchased and mailed to me from the director himself Jeff Lieberman. They are limited #'s so if not sold out you might be able to get a copy still if not, I can let you borrow mine I'd have to mail it to you or send you a digital file of it. That band Alien is still around. Was actually listening to one of their newer releases in my car earlier, the song "Time Is Right" good song 🎵 👌 👍🤘🤘 yeah born in 1981 😂 the 80's were my favorite childhood years and so the 90's too haha but the 80's were something else movies 🎬 , music 🎶
Back in the nineties when I first saw this film it was one of the first times as a young horror fan that I’d ever witnessed a kid like myself get got in a horror film & that alone burned this movie into my memory & my favorites list. To this day I still shudder at the idea of being digested alive by an acidic creature
Oh geeze! That would be crazy to be the first one you saw with the kid (like yourself) getting into a horror film, considering what happens during that film! I see what you still shudder to this day. haha Thanks for the comment and for watching!
One of my favorite Sci Fi Horror Thriller Films ever made! Remake of the 1958 classic starring Steve McQueen. I watched this on SCI FI back in 2003 and it scared the hell out of me! I enjoyed every minute of it.
Aw. I remember I used to watch SCI FI a good bit in those days. Time flies! I'm gald I missed this movie, then, though, so I could watch it here with you all now. It was a lot of fun. I still need to watch the original! Thanks for commenting!
Oh, I agree. Don't get me wrong, there are some absolute horrific deaths in The Thing (ahhh), but there are even more in this that I'd consider truly, truly horrific (especially when it comes to all it showed). It was a lot of fun to watch, but I'd never want to be any of those characters! Thanks for the comment. :)
When I first stumbled on this movie on a random TV channel, I was expecting some crappy schlockfest. I was pleasantly surprised when the movie ended. Those special effects are top notch and they did a fantastic job with the blob.
This remake is brilliant because it keeps you guessing on who will live and who will become blob food. It didn't do well in theaters, but it became a cult hit on home video and late night cable TV. Moss is played by character actor Beau Billingslea, who's best known as the English voice actor of Jet Black on the anime series, "Cowboy Bebop". Herb is played by Jeffrey DeMunn of "The Walking Dead", which the film's co-writer, Frank Darabont, worked on. They have a good working relationship. Fran is played by Candy Clark, who earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in "American Graffiti". That's a nice film to react to, Angel, if you want to get off the sci-fi horror train. Shawnee Smith, who played Meg, has appeared in the Saw franchise. Deputy Briggs is played by Paul McCrane, who played Emil from "Robocop". Glad you recognize Erika Eleniak as Vicki.
Ummm. I love this comment! So cool. I had no idea about Moss/ Beau... which makes me ashamed, considering Cowboy Bebop is (and will always be) one of my favorite animes of all time. Also, wow...no wonder Herb/ Jeffrey DeMunn looked so familiar to me....I worked on The Walking Dead (seasons 4 and 5), since it filmed here in Georgia. It was one of the first things I worked on (on set), starting in 2013. I love that that's actually him! And oh my gosh, I can't believe I didn't recognize the deputy was from Robocop! Love it!! Thanks, again, and see you soon for the next video!
Hi Angel, it's great you've seen this horror classic, I enjoyed your fantastic reaction to it :) the creature effects are gruesome in this, another horror movie with amazing special make up/practical effects in it that I highly recommend you react to is An American Werewolf In London (1981) very scary and funny too.
Thank you for reminding of American Werewolf in London (it was on my list before i ended up taking my long break). I'll have to watch that one soon. I've heard about it for so long now. Also, thanks for the comment and for being here! :)
@ang2489 No problem, I'm happy to remind you. Ah ok cool and fair enough. Yes please do. Yeah great, it's a cult classic. You're welcome & no problem :)
Vicky the young lady in the car - Erika Eleniak, also known for Baywatch ^_^ This was like her first role in a movie 32:56 - that was so cool getting scared by your own cat ^_^
I appreciate that this remake a 50's horror is just generally funny while gross unlike the other 80's remakes of The Fly and The Thing remakes. I think it works just as well. And fun to see a younger Dale from TWD.
One of those "better than the original" movies. This was back in the day when anyone could be killed in a movie; kids, pets... the protagonist. Horror really lost its bite when they started imposing all the rules about what wasn't allowed.
It's been a minute since I've connected to tell you how I love your reactions! The Thing is the best horror movie ever and its practical effects are the best. This movie pushed the envelope by killing a child onscreen. Not many movies up to that time did that, certainly not like in this movie. Congratulations on your move! 💖
Heyyy! Thank you! I'm so glad you're here and really happy to be back from my break. :) I didn't even think about how this might have pushed the envelope with the killing a child on screen. That makes complete sense, though. See you soon for the next reaction!
I love this movie. I saw it as a young teen, and I couldn't sleep that night, I was convinced the Blob would crawl under my bedroom door and consume me. (I had a similar reaction to Hellraiser). Only much later did I watch the original, and I wasn't too impressed.
Hi Angel!😊 Yep, there was the 50s "The Blob" and the sequel "Son of the Blob". This is one of the few horror reboots that is actually a very good film and worth watching.🏆 Most people don't realize that is Matt Dillon's brother.😉 The female interest Shawnee Smith (Meg) would end up on the 90s TV sitcom "Becker". In more recent years she would appear in some "Saw" films. Boo looks very healthy, good job. As soon as you said you liked that kid, he got killed, yikes!😱 Wow! You recognized Erika Eleniak from "Baywatch" too, impressive. Great reactions to this very well made reboot of The Blob, Angel!!!!🎬👏👏👏👏
Aww. This is such a kind comment, and I really appreciate it (and you)! I still need to watch the classic of this movie, but it's good to know from those that have already seen the classic, that this is actually a good remake of the first. Kevin Dillon looks a lot like his brother! haha I need to watch more with him in it, and Shawnee Smith was so terrific! I haven't seen "Becker" but that sounds familiar and I'm happy for her she did the Saw movies later on (even though I only saw the first 3)! lol Also, I'm happy you liked I recognized Erika Elenaik. lol She's also terrific. :) Thanks, again, for the comment and for being here! See you soon for the next movie!
20:42 If I should choose a favorite movie death scene, this would be in my top3, it's so cool how it's shot. 😁 Horrific but awesome from a horror-movie point of view haha.
I can't wait to watch /read some behind the scenes stuff on how more of this movie was shot (like that scene)! It is INSANE, and oh my goodness, I still get claustrophobic thinking about that specific one. haha. But it's so cool and so well done....love it! Thanks for the comment. :)
I saw both of these, The Blob 1958 and 1988. I don't say this too often, but I would say this one you just reacted to was the better of the two. This was certainly an 80's horror favorite of mine. The characters were awesome. I'd say you're right about Shawnee Smith's character, she was amazing. I like seeing her near at the end pick up that gun, too. I saw Kevin Dillon was in a lot of movies. His performance in this was good. His birthday is exactly four months after mine, but he's older. Yeah, I don't know why you couldn't react to the Blob of 1958. You might like it.
movies like this rarely get a reaction....i am always happy to see one, and reacting to the end credit song, that should be done always i also love your "Jump Scare" the cat, did you ever figure out who opened the door?
YESSS. I've found the end credit songs can be one of the best parts of the movie, in some cases. :) I love you appreciate them as well. Also, it turns out, it was cracked open the whole time (when I thought it was fully open, during the video, I was wrong/ just couldn't see well in the dark behind me lol). Thanks so much for the comment!
This is my most traumatizing horror film of the 80s, after Robocop(I was too young lol). The way it kills, and the suffering attached to every death, never fails to make my skin crawl. Considering the number of times I rewatched this when it hit cable I must have a bit of a masochistic streak. BTW really felt that jump scare when the cat surprised you lol. Also psyched to see another movie fan who keeps their ticket stubs! Thought it was only me and another guy I used to know. For some reason remembering this one reminds me of Mimic by Guillermo del Toro. I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it. That's another one that really gets under your skin. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for the comment! I used to have SO MANY of my ticket stubs, but sadly, threw my little pouch with all of them in it away (accidentally) when moving one time, so i only have a few left now (including the ones I had glued to my old HS senior year scrapbook/ the ones with "Saw 3" included). That's great you appreciate a good old ticket stub as well. :) I love how you said "I must have been a masochistic freak" hahaha. I believe we all have some movies we watched in our childhood a bunch that made us feel similar. I'm glad you're here and will see you soon for the next movie reaction!
"Get over here"! I thought Scorpion haha. Great reaction Angel, this is one of my favorite horror remakes easily on par with The Thing if not better even. It's getting another remake actually, it's going to be done by the guy who did the movie "The Invitation" I never saw it but heard it was good.
You KNOW that as I read "Get over here!", from your comment, it was impossible for me to NOT say it in that voice....which made me smile immediately, so thank you. haha Oh, sweet, that's cool this one is getting another remake. I haven't seen "The Invitation" either, but if you've heard good things, then that's promising. I'll keep my eye out for it. Thanks for being here, man, as always.
@@AngelGroves Hehe awe I'm glad I can make you smile and cheer up your day! 😊Same here, I'm going to check it out that movie for sure and will definitely watch the newer remake once it hits! You're welcome, anytime Angel!😁❤
Great reaction as always Angel!! Awesome remake of a classic movie!! Congrats on the new house!! You are amazing!! Best wishes and much love always!! 🙂❤
This made me smile so much! Thank you, truly! A very kind comment, as always, and I'm so happy you're here and really happy to be back to videos again. :)
Great reactions to a time period movie that covered all the bases. Shawnee Smith is awesome as is Kevin Dillon. This movie does a good job of capturing the time period it's set in. Thanks got the reacts. Oh and I really think you'll like the movie Death Race 2000, it too covers all the bases.
Ohhhh. Death Race is one I think I might have seen right when it first came out...but if I did, it was only that once and I can't really remember any of it, except some of the premise of the movie. So happy you're enjoying the reactions; I'm loving watching and discussing them with you all. I appreciate your comment; you're so right about Shawnee Smith and Kevin Dillon. I loved watching them in this! See you soon for the next reaction!
Hi, and thank you so much! I appreciate you being here and your and comment; I'm loving getting to watch and talk about these movies I haven't seen with you all. See you soon for the next reaction. :)
Hi Angel, I love your channel so much! And today you're doing one of my favorite movies of all time, yayyy!!! I love your reactions you're so cute and legit! I can feel you getting into the movie. You just get sucked up into it just as i do. Love it & u! Muah. Keep On Keepin On! ❤❤❤
I seriously appreciate you and your comment so much; thank you! I'm happy you enjoy the channel. I definitely get sucked up into the movies, as you say, and I love interacting with others that feel the same! Thanks, again, for being here, and see you soon for the next video! :) Also, ditto; "Keep on Keepin On!"
Great reaction to a great remake of a classic, I have the film score on Vinyl! The original and the late 70s remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS are both Must Sees! As are THE STUFF and Q The Winged Serpent!
I watched the 70s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (on my Patreon for top tier Patrons as a bonus movie for them), and it is one of my favorite movies, now. I am obsessed with the camera shots in that movie, as well as the effects, the acting, and the entire feel. It's awesome. I love you have the score to this on vinyl (only a tad bit jealous haha). Very, very cool. I haven't seen the other two movies yet, but they're on my list, now. I appreciate the comment and you being here!
@@AngelGroves The Original B&W Invasion is I think equally as good (also have that Amazing film score on Pod Green Vinyl!) AND just as great is the audio book narrated by the Son of the Director of the original film, Great Voice! ua-cam.com/video/b3BxhbolIZw/v-deo.htmlsi=10X8bAWu4PpCR0_X
I hope you'll consider watching Millennium (1989). Awesome 80s SciFi, one of my favorites. I definitely had a crush on the leading actress, and I'm curious if you think she looks a little like yourself.
Oh cool. I already like the title and the year it was made, so I'll have to watch that one at some point, for sure. Sounds cool! I just searched it and saw the girl. She's beautiful, so I'll take that compliment, haha, thank you, and it looks like a fun watch. Good recommendation. I appreciate it!
@@AngelGroves I usually bring it up when people talk about slept on Kris Kristofferson movies. And with the disappearance of MH370 and all the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon talk nowadays I think it's even more relevant than when it came out.
(32:54) Boo! 😼... Anyways, It's never not entertaining what makes you giggle during these films - makes me appreciate certain moments in films I never would have clocked. Personally, I couldn't take my eyes off Kevin Dillon's hair - it was the true MVP special effect of the movie for me!
Aww. Haha. Thanks, as always, for being here and for commenting. And LOL, his hair really was something to marvel at in the movie...I'm ashamed I only commented really on her hair!
I have to say I prefer 1958 version. It is just right side of amp, staring Steve McQueen as the wolds oldest teenager,who later started in the classic movies Papillion, The Great Escape and Bullitt.
I've hardly seen any movies with Steve McQueen, and he's absolutely brilliant, so that makes me want to watch the original even more....as well as the others you named (which I know I've seen the titles of many times over the years). I look forward to seeing them; thanks for the comment!
You should watch "The Mist" if you haven't. That was directed by this film's co-writer, Frank Darabont, based on a Stephen King story. Speaking of Darabont, he's a big King fan and the intersections between this movie and Stephen King's "The Stand" are numerous: Darabont would go on to do 3 amazing King adaptations (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist) Flagg, the Can Man, and Fran were all names picked by Darabont in homage to characters in King's "The Stand" George Romero also named a character Fran after the one in the Stand in Dawn of the Dead, the sequel to Night of the Living Dead - which The Walking Dead was based on, which Darabont brought to TV and is probably most famous for. (TWD also starred Jeffery DeMunn, the sheriff from this movie. He's also in The Mist) Shawnee Smith was in the TV adaptation of The Stand as one of the villains.
Shawnee's reaction to seeing Paul was real, she hadn't seen the FX yet. For some reason I was allowed to watch this movie when I was 7 or 8, and the only reason I was allowed was that my Dad had seen the original as a kid and it scared the shart out of him, so he sympathized with me. When that Can Man tries chopping his own hand off, and The Blob doesn't freakin' let him?!! That like permanently ruptured the delicate membrane surrounding my childhood innocence. My favourite scene is the parking scene. "C'mon Vicki! You're wearing my ring!" Then they both get Blobbed! 😆 Or how about when the Waitress is calling for the Sheriff, and we see the Sheriff Blobbed up outside the phone booth, and his eyes are still looking around?!!!? So disturbing! I love it when they kill a kid, and it's because of The Blob. Nobody is safe! The attention to detail in this flick is so impressive! When that one Soldier/Scientist pulls his grenades and thinks he's sacrificing himself but then gets slapped down by The Blob, you can still see the little explosions going off inside, completely ineffectively. And if you're looking for a better FX extravaganza, you will not find it, but you can watch The Thing, you can watch The Fly, you can watch AWIL, cause those flicks are nearly all on par as far as gore and special FX. The Blob is an absolute FX Masterpiece! Maybe today they could make them like they used to, but they never will. I actually get a little emotional when I watch again, because I'm Horror addicted and I'm only really scared by like 5 movies, but this one gets my blood pumping and takes me back to my early childhood. To this day, when the Horrors of the world catch up with me in my dreams, I still find myself hiding in a deep freeze or a walk-in freezer. Hiding for my life from The Blob! Thank you for your reaction to this one! "The Lord will give me a sign." Still crossing my fingers🤞
The Blob (1988) Damn it, I need to start watching where I step, first the "gift" left by my neighbor's dog and now a space goop... I'm starting to run out of clean left shoes. But the one thing I'll never run out of, especially for you, Darling Angel, are these facts: •All of the exteriors for the movie were shot in a small south Louisiana town called Abbeville. Abbeville is laid out almost exactly the same as Arborville, Colorado, where the movie takes place. Abbeville was used because filming took place in late 1987, and Arborville was covered in snow. It's just a weird coincedence that the names are so similar. •Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont didn't have a lot of rules for the blob, but they agreed the general concept of the creature was it being an inside-out stomach meaning the acid is burning, melting, and devouring almost everything it touches. •Donovan Leitch Jr. (Paul) and Shawnee Smith (Meg) had known each other before this film as she was his date to his senior prom. He even wrote her a thank you note, which she's kept ever since. •This was released 30 years after the original version of The Blob (1958) and had a budget of 19 million dollar budget, which was reported to be almost 80 times the 1958 version. Also of that 19 million, 9 million went to the Blob FX. •Chuck Russell is a big advocate of storyboarding shots in advance. "When I first came to California, I gate-crashed Universal when Hitchcock was still working, went into Hitchcock's office, said I'm here to see Mr. Hitchcock, and I could see him working with a storyboard artist." •Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith both wore hair extensions at Chuck Russell's insistence. •A lot of the blob slime/juice was made out of methocel, which is both unbelievably slippery and a thickening ingredient for milkshakes."It's a waterboarding visual effect," says Chuck Russell in regard to the shot of the blob pulling over Paul's face. Also, that is really Donovan Leitch Jr. beneath it, and according to him, it feels like you're suffocating. •Co-writer Frank Darabont included many Stephen King references in this film, a lot of them focusing on The Stand. Shawnee Smith went on to star in The Stand (1994) as Julie Lawry. I always liked that adaptation. •Shawnee Smith's role as Meg would later earn her the job as Amanda Young in the Saw (2004) franchise because James Wan and Leigh Whannell were fans of this film. Not to mention, she's always stayed my number one horror crush of all time. And as I'm already about waste deep into the goop, which is slowly digesting me alive, I'd be remiss to first of all welcoming you back properly from your long hiatus and I just wanted to tell you that there are so many movies for you to experience but there's only one Angel Groves, and I'm really glad to see you back again. Until Next Time Angel 🖤
Brian, Hi!! I saved the best for the last. I seriously did save your comment for last on purpose, because I KNEW I'd be soaking up tons of awesome info. :) I'm currently reading it, and will edit this response as I go through it. haha I'll also be hopping on Patreon messages today as well! So happy you're here! Okay, first, that's so neat about the location and why they chose that location (since the other was covered in snow). The name coincidence is great, and I have a fondness for Louisiana, since my mom was born there (but in Baton Rouge). Oh, woah, I love the info about what the general concept for The Blob was/ being an inside out stomach with the acid burning everything. That makes so much so sense. Very cool. :) Ummm...what?!? That is so, so awesome that Donavan Leitch Jr. and Shawnee Smith knew each other (from prom!) before this. So sweet. Love it. Oh my goodness...the background info on that scene with the Blob being pulled over his face is intense. First of all, just thinking about it being a main ingredient for a milkshake's consistency, sounds like it could be suffocating, let alone it literally being pulled over your face. Bravo to Donovan Leitch Jr., and well....they really did do a great job. It look AMAZING...and HORRIFIC. haha I'll have to watch The Stand...I'm really glad you mentioned it. That's neat the co-writer focused on those references, and I love, love Shawnee Smith in this, so I'll absolutely watch the 1994 adaption. I see why she stayed your number one horror crush. She's epic in every way in this and will now forever be a kindred spirit of mine. haha. I love that James Wan loves this movie and that's why he wanted to cast her in the Saw franchise. I had no idea! Smart man. lol Thank you, again, Brian for your constant support and for being you. There's only one YOU! I'm beyond happy to be back. See you soon for the next one, love!
This reminds me of how Rob Zombie was thinking of making a remake of this himself. But it got cancelled. I know that not all of his films are well received and that he gets a good bit of critisism for even starting new film projects. But I would've really liked to have seen his take on this one. Especially since it seems there was going to be some sort of zombie horror element to it, which is my favorite horror genre.
You know what, some of his films are hit or miss for me (bigger fan of his music, though) but I really agree this movie/ him remaking it could have been done in a cool way. Thanks for the comment!
This was a good remake, but the one thing that has always bugged me about it is how thick and solid the blob looks. I have trouble believing that it can pass through small holes because it doesn't look that pliable. In the 1958 original, it was more of a formless, red jelly. There were no tentacles, or shapes, it was just a blob, and it was completely believable that the entire thing could squeeze through the smallest hole.
Angel, have you seen Peter Jackson’s 1992 horror/comedy Dead Alive? It’s shot in New Zealand and set in the 1950’s, GREAT practical effects and it’s SO FUN!!!! I think you’d really enjoy it! LOVE your reactions❤❤❤ There’s an HD copy on youtube 😊
No, I haven't seen that yet! Oh, wow, that is 100% right up my alley. Too cool. Thanks for the suggestion!! Also, thanks for the kind comment, in general. I appreciate you!
I LOVE the JAWS films. Talk about movie that every time you watch them, you're like "oh yeah, THAT's why they're so good." Although, it's been a while since I've seen the second and third, so maybe this summer would be a good time for a fun re-watch of those. I appreciate the recommendation for "The Wraith" (1986)!! Always love the good 80s suggestions. Thanks for your comment!
I forgot to mention, but please watch 1985's Legend, the U.S. version if you haven't already. Classic beautiful fantasy film with Tom Cruise!@@AngelGroves
I seriously should have named them all. LOL They deserve it! Oh my gosh, I loved the effects so much. Also, she really, really has aged well! She looks only about 10 years older (and even better)! lol Yessss...I'm so proud I completed the 80s trifecta horror remakes...I want more now! haha Thanks for being here, as always! :0
Hi Angel, I just found your reaction channel and subscribed to it after watching your reaction to one of my favorite 80's horror movies, The Blob. Great job on your reaction. 👍 I have another 80's horror movie reaction suggestion for you I think you will enjoy, The Unholy, also from 1988. Keep up the great reactions and best wishes of success with your reaction channel. 😊
The only other movie I remember Shawnee Smith in was Who's Harry Crumb, with John Candy. Hilarious. Best practical effects are a tie between John Carpenter's The Thing and The Fly (remake). The first few Alien movies are pretty well done also.
I haven't watched the first few Alien movies in YEARS. Those would be some great re-watches sometime! Really great movies...some of the first sci-fi I really got into and loved. :) And you KNOW I love the effects in The Thing and The Fly....SO COOL. I think I saw Who's Harry Crumb (or maybe only parts of it) on T.V. once! I'll watch it sometime though, now, if she's in it...plus, John Candy. Aw. Love. Thanks for the comment!
Listen to me, Angel think for a minute, do you suppose an army of guys in plastic suits show up every time a meteor falls? How do you think they got here so fast? ...
That's what I've read a few times on these comments/ learned from you all. I didn't know this was one of the first and few to do that! I appreciate that kind of background info. Thanks for the comment!
I enjoyed your reaction you done did Robocop john Carpenter the thing and now the blob the only thing waiting for you now is the evil dead series the trilogy and TV series have some of the best practical claymation and CGI that you've ever seen you're gonna be wondering how did they do that and they got the original creator to make the first episode of the series so it set the tone for the entire three Seasons Every director after that followed his footsteps Also glad to hear that you're feeling well and that you're doing well Also I think you did Leviathan I still gotta watch that one I remember that horror movie I think for me these reactions give me a lot of nostalgia when it comes to when me and my father used to sit down and watch horror movies it's nice to see people come back and appreciate the classics Anyway I love you God bless and stay safe
I wish I hadn't seen The Evil Dead movies yet, because those would have been terrific first time reactions for me. They're actually some of my favorite movies (especially Army of Darkness). Love this comment. It's now been a few years since I watched them, though, so a re-watch (or live re-watch) could be fun, for sure. Thanks so much for being here; I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction. :) God bless you, and you stay safe as well. I appreciate you and am really loving watching these "classic" 80s movies and more with you all!
@@AngelGroves There's also a "sequel" to the '58 film titled, BEWARE! THE BLOB (1972), it's more of a spoof. I'm interested to see what a BLOB made in the era of CGI will look like.
What are some of your favorite movies that use practical effects well??
I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE HERE, AND I'M SO HAPPY TO BE BACK!!
(I recorded this reaction in 2023 but it's only been available to my patrons on Patreon (until now), due to me having taken a break from recording)! First published live on UA-cam 3/3/24, available to all! Patreon open to new members again on 3/5/24!!
Hi Angel, An American Werewolf In London (1981) it had some of the most incredible academy award winning special make up/practical effects and the GOAT werewolf transformation scene! Mesmerisingly horrific special make up/practical effects crammed into a just few terrifying minutes. + heart jolting jump scares & humorous moments too. Please react to this classic soon. I'm happy to be here as well and I'm so glad you're back :)
@@JamesGilburt-lb7sg +1 for An American Werewolf In London.
@@JamesGilburt-lb7sg I was watching that earlier today. I think the dream sequences are one of my favorite parts.
I can't remember if I've recommended The Wizard of Speed and Time to you before, but I am doing so --- now. It's a little indy movie from the 80's; made by a special effects man. It's a great story.🥰
(... and Mike Jitlov, the creator, made it public domain a few years ago.😉)
It's one of my absolute favourites.
Glad you're back.🌻
I also agree with recommending "American Werewolf in London."
"I love her!" 😍
Shawnee Smith (Meg) was in a few other big movies in the 80's - Iron Eagle, Summer School, Who's Harry Crumb - but became very background in the 90s until she had a big career resurgence as Amanda in the Saw series. She's a pretty face I always enjoy seeing in stuff.
And the crazy girl in The Stand.
I love hearing about what else she's been in that you all have seen. She is terrific, and I really, really enjoyed her performance in this movie, and even though I've only seen the Saw movies (the first 3 once), I do now recall her face a bit and her playing the role well. I look forward to some of her other 80s movies, though, definitely!
I first noticed Smith in classic TV movies like Crime of Innocence (1985), Easy Prey (1986) and I Saw What You Did (1988), two of those co-starring fellow young '80s actress Tammy Lauren of Wishmaster (1997) fame. I think all three movies are on here YT but not in great copies, there may be rare DVD releases too of at least two of them.
The sheriff deputy was one of bad guy gang members in Robocop. The one who got covered in toxic waste.
He was also in hospital drama tv show ER and again had a fun death. :O
I CANNOT believe I didn't recognize him! Oh. my. goodness. Shame on me. haha. Thanks for pointing that out. :)
@@AngelGroves He's also in the movie Fame & he actually had hair in that movie 😜 He was really good in that movie though 🙂
I kind of liked his character in this movie. He’s kind of the annoying Barney Fife deputy to the Andy Griffith sheriff, but he goes from threatening the biker kid he doesn’t like, to defending him a second later when the government guys are going to kill him. Most of the characters in this film are kind of likable.
Imagine being typecast as someone that gets melted by things. I guess he just has a face that screams "melt me".
Congrats on watching the "Holy-Trinity of '80s Remakes of '50s Sci-Fi Horror Classics!" The Blob, The Thing and The Fly. "The Blob" caught me completely off guard. As a kid I would watch the original whenever it was on TV so in the end I was like "how scary could a jello-mold be?" Watched this opening weekend and I was on edge and was amazed by the effects.
Niiice! I'm happy I've watched all three of those....finally...and I can't wait for some more classi Sci-Fi horrors! I can absolutely see how The Blob would catch someone off guard, especially after having seen the original (which I need to check out as well). I looooved the effects in this. They make me smile just thinking about them. :)
The Blob is a great 80's remake (up there with The Thing & The Fly). Fantastic FX and a lot of ooey gooey gruesomeness.
For The Blob's more commercialized cousin - The Stuff
Yesss. I really, REALLY liked the effects. So much fun and brought a lot to the movie for me...as well as the "ooey gooey gruesomeness", as you phrased it (perfectly, stated). Also, cool...I'll have to check out "The Stuff"...which I honestly didn't know was a serious title/ real movie, until I just searched for it. haha. Thanks so much for the comment!
Oh by the way I first saw this when I was a kid and it's the movie that made me realise us kids aren't always invulnerable to gruesome deaths in horror movies. That kid being caught by the blob as they're trying to get out of the sewer kinda traumatised me. :P
This is the second or third comment I've read saying something similar (about the first one/movie with a child's death), and I can absolutely see how that could be traumatizing. For real! haha
Steve McQueen was in the original 50's movie version (you should definitely give it a watch 😉🙂) & his son was asked to star in this movie, but he turned it down for two reasons:
1. He didn't like the script.
2. He has this rule of never playing a role his dad played earlier.
Boo is like; "Crazy human chooping off his own paw..." 😜
30:50 That's Bill Moseley from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses & The Devil's Rejects.
The doctor is played by Jack Nance from almost every David Lynch movies & Twin Peaks, the movie usher is played by Jamison Newlander, the 2nd Frog Brother from Lost Boys & someone already mentioned the deputy who was in RoboCop & Fame.
13:07 Me when the Hot Pocket is left in the microwave 15 seconds too long........
hahaha...we've all been there.
The Blob, The Fly, & The Thing make up the pinnacle of horror remakes to this day, IMO.
Couple of classic 80's sci fi horrors for you.. "The Hidden (1987)", "From Beyond (1986)". I really like this remake of the Blob, its a hell of a lot of fun, perfect tone, as much as a good time as Tremors.
Ohhh, nice. Thank you! I took a picture of your comment so I have those movie titles saved on my phone. I appreciate the recommendations!
@@AngelGroves Before you watch From Beyond, you need to check out Re-Animator.
In fact, you should have a double feature with those movies because they're both based on H.P. Lovecraft's work, they're both directed by Stuart Gordon & both stars Jeffrey Combs & Barbara Crampton 🙂
This remake is great. Own it on 4K too. I stayed up late to watch this with my younger brother when I was 9 in 1989, back then most movies would get a tv premiere a year after being in theaters. It was terrifying seeing this as a kid but very enjoyable. I also have the original and the sequel to the original too. Kevin Dillon is awesome in Remote Control too 🤘 I have Brave New Love - Alien (the song at the end credits) on my cars USB drive 😅
Oh, nice. I bet 4K looks really cool for this movie. I love you remember staying up to watch it with your younger brother (in the year I was born...so not too much older than me haha). I can see how it would be terrifying while still enjoyable...I absolutely have some movies I watched around that age and younger that had the same effect on me. I haven't see Remote Control yet, but will keep it in mind, because I'd love to see more with Kevin Dillon, and that's awesome you have that song downloaded for your car. That'd definitely something I would do as well. Thanks so much for the comment!
@ang2489 you're welcome 🤘 yeah the 4K bluray is great on my 77-inch LG C2. You can tell some of the blob effects blue/green screen effects but it doesn't bother me. Yeah we had to be up to get ready for school the next morning at 6am, my mother kept giving us an attitude cuz watching this on Channel 11 with ads interruptions extended the time we were up haha 😄 we did end up getting up and going to school no problem. We lived through the movies 🎬 and fantasies they created in our imaginations. I definitely vouche for Remote Control. I have the bluray directly purchased and mailed to me from the director himself Jeff Lieberman. They are limited #'s so if not sold out you might be able to get a copy still if not, I can let you borrow mine I'd have to mail it to you or send you a digital file of it. That band Alien is still around. Was actually listening to one of their newer releases in my car earlier, the song "Time Is Right" good song 🎵 👌 👍🤘🤘 yeah born in 1981 😂 the 80's were my favorite childhood years and so the 90's too haha but the 80's were something else movies 🎬 , music 🎶
Back in the nineties when I first saw this film it was one of the first times as a young horror fan that I’d ever witnessed a kid like myself get got in a horror film & that alone burned this movie into my memory & my favorites list. To this day I still shudder at the idea of being digested alive by an acidic creature
Oh geeze! That would be crazy to be the first one you saw with the kid (like yourself) getting into a horror film, considering what happens during that film! I see what you still shudder to this day. haha Thanks for the comment and for watching!
One of my favorite Sci Fi Horror Thriller Films ever made!
Remake of the 1958 classic starring Steve McQueen.
I watched this on SCI FI back in 2003 and it scared the hell out of me!
I enjoyed every minute of it.
Aw. I remember I used to watch SCI FI a good bit in those days. Time flies! I'm gald I missed this movie, then, though, so I could watch it here with you all now. It was a lot of fun. I still need to watch the original! Thanks for commenting!
I actually find the deaths in this even more horrific than The Thing.
Oh, I agree. Don't get me wrong, there are some absolute horrific deaths in The Thing (ahhh), but there are even more in this that I'd consider truly, truly horrific (especially when it comes to all it showed). It was a lot of fun to watch, but I'd never want to be any of those characters! Thanks for the comment. :)
When I first stumbled on this movie on a random TV channel, I was expecting some crappy schlockfest. I was pleasantly surprised when the movie ended. Those special effects are top notch and they did a fantastic job with the blob.
This remake is brilliant because it keeps you guessing on who will live and who will become blob food. It didn't do well in theaters, but it became a cult hit on home video and late night cable TV.
Moss is played by character actor Beau Billingslea, who's best known as the English voice actor of Jet Black on the anime series, "Cowboy Bebop".
Herb is played by Jeffrey DeMunn of "The Walking Dead", which the film's co-writer, Frank Darabont, worked on. They have a good working relationship.
Fran is played by Candy Clark, who earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in "American Graffiti". That's a nice film to react to, Angel, if you want to get off the sci-fi horror train.
Shawnee Smith, who played Meg, has appeared in the Saw franchise.
Deputy Briggs is played by Paul McCrane, who played Emil from "Robocop".
Glad you recognize Erika Eleniak as Vicki.
Ummm. I love this comment! So cool. I had no idea about Moss/ Beau... which makes me ashamed, considering Cowboy Bebop is (and will always be) one of my favorite animes of all time.
Also, wow...no wonder Herb/ Jeffrey DeMunn looked so familiar to me....I worked on The Walking Dead (seasons 4 and 5), since it filmed here in Georgia. It was one of the first things I worked on (on set), starting in 2013. I love that that's actually him!
And oh my gosh, I can't believe I didn't recognize the deputy was from Robocop! Love it!!
Thanks, again, and see you soon for the next video!
Hi Angel, it's great you've seen this horror classic, I enjoyed your fantastic reaction to it :) the creature effects are gruesome in this, another horror movie with amazing special make up/practical effects in it that I highly recommend you react to is An American Werewolf In London (1981) very scary and funny too.
Thank you for reminding of American Werewolf in London (it was on my list before i ended up taking my long break). I'll have to watch that one soon. I've heard about it for so long now. Also, thanks for the comment and for being here! :)
@ang2489 No problem, I'm happy to remind you. Ah ok cool and fair enough. Yes please do. Yeah great, it's a cult classic. You're welcome & no problem :)
Vicky the young lady in the car - Erika Eleniak, also known for Baywatch ^_^ This was like her first role in a movie
32:56 - that was so cool getting scared by your own cat ^_^
Some great practical effects
I love them! Really visually pleasing and well done overall.
I appreciate that this remake a 50's horror is just generally funny while gross unlike the other 80's remakes of The Fly and The Thing remakes. I think it works just as well. And fun to see a younger Dale from TWD.
I really appreciated the humor in this as well. I was smiling a lot, while also loving the cool effects. Thanks for the comment!
let's watch Panthom (from 1998)
1980 movie "Humanoids from the Deep" starring Doug McClure, Ann Turkel, and Vic Morrow. Roger Corman. Is a science fiction horror.
Nice. Thank you! I love recommendations...especially of some 80s movies I haven't seen yet!
@@AngelGroves You're welcome
Love your choice of movies and your energy girl. Keep on with the reactions!
Thank you SO much. I really appreciate you!
One of those "better than the original" movies. This was back in the day when anyone could be killed in a movie; kids, pets... the protagonist. Horror really lost its bite when they started imposing all the rules about what wasn't allowed.
I'm loving these "older" horror movies.
stop motion is more accurate description than claymation.
Thank you! I always want to say things as correctly as possible, and I appreciate learning! :)
@@AngelGroves this reply earned you a subscriber, also youre very entertaining.
Phenomenal video angel. And you've watched another incredible classic. Keep being amazing. Cannot wait to see your next reaction.
You ALWAYS are so kind. I look forward to the next movie reaction and discussion with you! Thanks for being you!
Great reaction to a 80s classic Havent seen it in while great practical effects
Loved the practical effects. So great. Thanks for the comment!
It's been a minute since I've connected to tell you how I love your reactions!
The Thing is the best horror movie ever and its practical effects are the best.
This movie pushed the envelope by killing a child onscreen. Not many movies up to that time did that, certainly not like in this movie.
Congratulations on your move! 💖
Heyyy! Thank you! I'm so glad you're here and really happy to be back from my break. :)
I didn't even think about how this might have pushed the envelope with the killing a child on screen. That makes complete sense, though.
See you soon for the next reaction!
I love this movie. I saw it as a young teen, and I couldn't sleep that night, I was convinced the Blob would crawl under my bedroom door and consume me. (I had a similar reaction to Hellraiser). Only much later did I watch the original, and I wasn't too impressed.
I love that one of my board games is inspired by this movie.
Oh cool. I bet it's a good one. I need more decent board games...and more people around that want to play the decent ones irl. haha.
Hi Angel!😊 Yep, there was the 50s "The Blob" and the sequel "Son of the Blob". This is one of the few horror reboots that is actually a very good film and worth watching.🏆 Most people don't realize that is Matt Dillon's brother.😉 The female interest Shawnee Smith (Meg) would end up on the 90s TV sitcom "Becker". In more recent years she would appear in some "Saw" films. Boo looks very healthy, good job. As soon as you said you liked that kid, he got killed, yikes!😱 Wow! You recognized Erika Eleniak from "Baywatch" too, impressive. Great reactions to this very well made reboot of The Blob, Angel!!!!🎬👏👏👏👏
Aww. This is such a kind comment, and I really appreciate it (and you)! I still need to watch the classic of this movie, but it's good to know from those that have already seen the classic, that this is actually a good remake of the first. Kevin Dillon looks a lot like his brother! haha I need to watch more with him in it, and Shawnee Smith was so terrific! I haven't seen "Becker" but that sounds familiar and I'm happy for her she did the Saw movies later on (even though I only saw the first 3)! lol
Also, I'm happy you liked I recognized Erika Elenaik. lol She's also terrific. :)
Thanks, again, for the comment and for being here! See you soon for the next movie!
One of the best remakes ever made imo. 😀
20:42 If I should choose a favorite movie death scene, this would be in my top3, it's so cool how it's shot. 😁 Horrific but awesome from a horror-movie point of view haha.
I can't wait to watch /read some behind the scenes stuff on how more of this movie was shot (like that scene)! It is INSANE, and oh my goodness, I still get claustrophobic thinking about that specific one. haha. But it's so cool and so well done....love it! Thanks for the comment. :)
Great reaction to one of my fav horror movies.
I really enjoyed this movie, and I'm happy you enjoyed the reaction! I look forward to watching some more older horror movies.
I saw both of these, The Blob 1958 and 1988. I don't say this too often, but I would say this one you just reacted to was the better of the two. This was certainly an 80's horror favorite of mine. The characters were awesome. I'd say you're right about Shawnee Smith's character, she was amazing. I like seeing her near at the end pick up that gun, too. I saw Kevin Dillon was in a lot of movies. His performance in this was good. His birthday is exactly four months after mine, but he's older. Yeah, I don't know why you couldn't react to the Blob of 1958. You might like it.
movies like this rarely get a reaction....i am always happy to see one, and reacting to the end credit song, that should be done always
i also love your "Jump Scare" the cat, did you ever figure out who opened the door?
YESSS. I've found the end credit songs can be one of the best parts of the movie, in some cases. :) I love you appreciate them as well.
Also, it turns out, it was cracked open the whole time (when I thought it was fully open, during the video, I was wrong/ just couldn't see well in the dark behind me lol).
Thanks so much for the comment!
This is my most traumatizing horror film of the 80s, after Robocop(I was too young lol). The way it kills, and the suffering attached to every death, never fails to make my skin crawl. Considering the number of times I rewatched this when it hit cable I must have a bit of a masochistic streak. BTW really felt that jump scare when the cat surprised you lol. Also psyched to see another movie fan who keeps their ticket stubs! Thought it was only me and another guy I used to know.
For some reason remembering this one reminds me of Mimic by Guillermo del Toro. I highly recommend it if you haven't seen it. That's another one that really gets under your skin.
Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for the comment! I used to have SO MANY of my ticket stubs, but sadly, threw my little pouch with all of them in it away (accidentally) when moving one time, so i only have a few left now (including the ones I had glued to my old HS senior year scrapbook/ the ones with "Saw 3" included). That's great you appreciate a good old ticket stub as well. :)
I love how you said "I must have been a masochistic freak" hahaha. I believe we all have some movies we watched in our childhood a bunch that made us feel similar.
I'm glad you're here and will see you soon for the next movie reaction!
"Get over here"! I thought Scorpion haha. Great reaction Angel, this is one of my favorite horror remakes easily on par with The Thing if not better even. It's getting another remake actually, it's going to be done by the guy who did the movie "The Invitation" I never saw it but heard it was good.
You KNOW that as I read "Get over here!", from your comment, it was impossible for me to NOT say it in that voice....which made me smile immediately, so thank you. haha
Oh, sweet, that's cool this one is getting another remake. I haven't seen "The Invitation" either, but if you've heard good things, then that's promising. I'll keep my eye out for it.
Thanks for being here, man, as always.
@@AngelGroves Hehe awe I'm glad I can make you smile and cheer up your day! 😊Same here, I'm going to check it out that movie for sure and will definitely watch the newer remake once it hits! You're welcome, anytime Angel!😁❤
Great reaction as always Angel!! Awesome remake of a classic movie!! Congrats on the new house!! You are amazing!! Best wishes and much love always!! 🙂❤
This made me smile so much! Thank you, truly! A very kind comment, as always, and I'm so happy you're here and really happy to be back to videos again. :)
@@AngelGroves You are most welcome always!! 🙂❤
Great reactions to a time period movie that covered all the bases. Shawnee Smith is awesome as is Kevin Dillon. This movie does a good job of capturing the time period it's set in. Thanks got the reacts. Oh and I really think you'll like the movie Death Race 2000, it too covers all the bases.
Ohhhh. Death Race is one I think I might have seen right when it first came out...but if I did, it was only that once and I can't really remember any of it, except some of the premise of the movie. So happy you're enjoying the reactions; I'm loving watching and discussing them with you all. I appreciate your comment; you're so right about Shawnee Smith and Kevin Dillon. I loved watching them in this!
See you soon for the next reaction!
New Subscriber. I love that you react to forgotten movies sometimes
Hi, and thank you so much! I appreciate you being here and your and comment; I'm loving getting to watch and talk about these movies I haven't seen with you all. See you soon for the next reaction. :)
Hi Angel,
I love your channel so much! And today you're doing one of my favorite movies of all time, yayyy!!! I love your reactions you're so cute and legit! I can feel you getting into the movie. You just get sucked up into it just as i do. Love it & u! Muah.
Keep On Keepin On! ❤❤❤
I seriously appreciate you and your comment so much; thank you! I'm happy you enjoy the channel. I definitely get sucked up into the movies, as you say, and I love interacting with others that feel the same! Thanks, again, for being here, and see you soon for the next video! :) Also, ditto; "Keep on Keepin On!"
Great reaction to a great remake of a classic, I have the film score on Vinyl! The original and the late 70s remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS are both Must Sees! As are THE STUFF and Q The Winged Serpent!
I watched the 70s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (on my Patreon for top tier Patrons as a bonus movie for them), and it is one of my favorite movies, now. I am obsessed with the camera shots in that movie, as well as the effects, the acting, and the entire feel. It's awesome.
I love you have the score to this on vinyl (only a tad bit jealous haha). Very, very cool.
I haven't seen the other two movies yet, but they're on my list, now. I appreciate the comment and you being here!
@@AngelGroves The Original B&W Invasion is I think equally as good (also have that Amazing film score on Pod Green Vinyl!) AND just as great is the audio book narrated by the Son of the Director of the original film, Great Voice! ua-cam.com/video/b3BxhbolIZw/v-deo.htmlsi=10X8bAWu4PpCR0_X
The blob terrorizing in the 80s, nothing better than that lol.
I bet! haha Fun movie. Loved the visuals!
I hope you'll consider watching Millennium (1989). Awesome 80s SciFi, one of my favorites. I definitely had a crush on the leading actress, and I'm curious if you think she looks a little like yourself.
Oh cool. I already like the title and the year it was made, so I'll have to watch that one at some point, for sure. Sounds cool! I just searched it and saw the girl. She's beautiful, so I'll take that compliment, haha, thank you, and it looks like a fun watch. Good recommendation. I appreciate it!
@@AngelGroves I usually bring it up when people talk about slept on Kris Kristofferson movies. And with the disappearance of MH370 and all the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon talk nowadays I think it's even more relevant than when it came out.
(32:54) Boo! 😼... Anyways, It's never not entertaining what makes you giggle during these films - makes me appreciate certain moments in films I never would have clocked. Personally, I couldn't take my eyes off Kevin Dillon's hair - it was the true MVP special effect of the movie for me!
Aww. Haha. Thanks, as always, for being here and for commenting. And LOL, his hair really was something to marvel at in the movie...I'm ashamed I only commented really on her hair!
I have to say I prefer 1958 version. It is just right side of amp, staring Steve McQueen as the wolds oldest teenager,who later started in the classic movies Papillion, The Great Escape and Bullitt.
I've hardly seen any movies with Steve McQueen, and he's absolutely brilliant, so that makes me want to watch the original even more....as well as the others you named (which I know I've seen the titles of many times over the years). I look forward to seeing them; thanks for the comment!
You should watch "The Mist" if you haven't. That was directed by this film's co-writer, Frank Darabont, based on a Stephen King story. Speaking of Darabont, he's a big King fan and the intersections between this movie and Stephen King's "The Stand" are numerous:
Darabont would go on to do 3 amazing King adaptations (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist)
Flagg, the Can Man, and Fran were all names picked by Darabont in homage to characters in King's "The Stand"
George Romero also named a character Fran after the one in the Stand in Dawn of the Dead, the sequel to Night of the Living Dead - which The Walking Dead was based on, which Darabont brought to TV and is probably most famous for. (TWD also starred Jeffery DeMunn, the sheriff from this movie. He's also in The Mist)
Shawnee Smith was in the TV adaptation of The Stand as one of the villains.
Shawnee's reaction to seeing Paul was real, she hadn't seen the FX yet. For some reason I was allowed to watch this movie when I was 7 or 8, and the only reason I was allowed was that my Dad had seen the original as a kid and it scared the shart out of him, so he sympathized with me. When that Can Man tries chopping his own hand off, and The Blob doesn't freakin' let him?!! That like permanently ruptured the delicate membrane surrounding my childhood innocence.
My favourite scene is the parking scene. "C'mon Vicki! You're wearing my ring!" Then they both get Blobbed! 😆 Or how about when the Waitress is calling for the Sheriff, and we see the Sheriff Blobbed up outside the phone booth, and his eyes are still looking around?!!!? So disturbing! I love it when they kill a kid, and it's because of The Blob. Nobody is safe!
The attention to detail in this flick is so impressive! When that one Soldier/Scientist pulls his grenades and thinks he's sacrificing himself but then gets slapped down by The Blob, you can still see the little explosions going off inside, completely ineffectively. And if you're looking for a better FX extravaganza, you will not find it, but you can watch The Thing, you can watch The Fly, you can watch AWIL, cause those flicks are nearly all on par as far as gore and special FX. The Blob is an absolute FX Masterpiece! Maybe today they could make them like they used to, but they never will.
I actually get a little emotional when I watch again, because I'm Horror addicted and I'm only really scared by like 5 movies, but this one gets my blood pumping and takes me back to my early childhood. To this day, when the Horrors of the world catch up with me in my dreams, I still find myself hiding in a deep freeze or a walk-in freezer. Hiding for my life from The Blob!
Thank you for your reaction to this one!
"The Lord will give me a sign." Still crossing my fingers🤞
The Blob (1988)
Damn it, I need to start watching where I step, first the "gift" left by my neighbor's dog and now a space goop... I'm starting to run out of clean left shoes.
But the one thing I'll never run out of, especially for you, Darling Angel, are these facts:
•All of the exteriors for the movie were shot in a small south Louisiana town called Abbeville. Abbeville is laid out almost exactly the same as Arborville, Colorado, where the movie takes place. Abbeville was used because filming took place in late 1987, and Arborville was covered in snow. It's just a weird coincedence that the names are so similar.
•Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont didn't have a lot of rules for the blob, but they agreed the general concept of the creature was it being an inside-out stomach meaning the acid is burning, melting, and devouring almost everything it touches.
•Donovan Leitch Jr. (Paul) and Shawnee Smith (Meg) had known each other before this film as she was his date to his senior prom. He even wrote her a thank you note, which she's kept ever since.
•This was released 30 years after the original version of The Blob (1958) and had a budget of 19 million dollar budget, which was reported to be almost 80 times the 1958 version. Also of that 19 million, 9 million went to the Blob FX.
•Chuck Russell is a big advocate of storyboarding shots in advance. "When I first came to California, I gate-crashed Universal when Hitchcock was still working, went into Hitchcock's office, said I'm here to see Mr. Hitchcock, and I could see him working with a storyboard artist."
•Kevin Dillon and Shawnee Smith both wore hair extensions at Chuck Russell's insistence.
•A lot of the blob slime/juice was made out of methocel, which is both unbelievably slippery and a thickening ingredient for milkshakes."It's a waterboarding visual effect," says Chuck Russell in regard to the shot of the blob pulling over Paul's face. Also, that is really Donovan Leitch Jr. beneath it, and according to him, it feels like you're suffocating.
•Co-writer Frank Darabont included many Stephen King references in this film, a lot of them focusing on The Stand. Shawnee Smith went on to star in The Stand (1994) as Julie Lawry. I always liked that adaptation.
•Shawnee Smith's role as Meg would later earn her the job as Amanda Young in the Saw (2004) franchise because James Wan and Leigh Whannell were fans of this film. Not to mention, she's always stayed my number one horror crush of all time.
And as I'm already about waste deep into the goop, which is slowly digesting me alive, I'd be remiss to first of all welcoming you back properly from your long hiatus and I just wanted to tell you that there are so many movies for you to experience but there's only one Angel Groves, and I'm really glad to see you back again.
Until Next Time Angel 🖤
Brian, Hi!! I saved the best for the last. I seriously did save your comment for last on purpose, because I KNEW I'd be soaking up tons of awesome info. :) I'm currently reading it, and will edit this response as I go through it. haha I'll also be hopping on Patreon messages today as well! So happy you're here!
Okay, first, that's so neat about the location and why they chose that location (since the other was covered in snow). The name coincidence is great, and I have a fondness for Louisiana, since my mom was born there (but in Baton Rouge).
Oh, woah, I love the info about what the general concept for The Blob was/ being an inside out stomach with the acid burning everything. That makes so much so sense. Very cool. :)
Ummm...what?!? That is so, so awesome that Donavan Leitch Jr. and Shawnee Smith knew each other (from prom!) before this. So sweet. Love it.
Oh my goodness...the background info on that scene with the Blob being pulled over his face is intense. First of all, just thinking about it being a main ingredient for a milkshake's consistency, sounds like it could be suffocating, let alone it literally being pulled over your face. Bravo to Donovan Leitch Jr., and well....they really did do a great job. It look AMAZING...and HORRIFIC. haha
I'll have to watch The Stand...I'm really glad you mentioned it. That's neat the co-writer focused on those references, and I love, love Shawnee Smith in this, so I'll absolutely watch the 1994 adaption.
I see why she stayed your number one horror crush. She's epic in every way in this and will now forever be a kindred spirit of mine. haha. I love that James Wan loves this movie and that's why he wanted to cast her in the Saw franchise. I had no idea! Smart man. lol
Thank you, again, Brian for your constant support and for being you. There's only one YOU! I'm beyond happy to be back. See you soon for the next one, love!
@@AngelGroves Always, Angel 🖤
This reminds me of how Rob Zombie was thinking of making a remake of this himself. But it got cancelled. I know that not all of his films are well received and that he gets a good bit of critisism for even starting new film projects. But I would've really liked to have seen his take on this one. Especially since it seems there was going to be some sort of zombie horror element to it, which is my favorite horror genre.
You know what, some of his films are hit or miss for me (bigger fan of his music, though) but I really agree this movie/ him remaking it could have been done in a cool way. Thanks for the comment!
This was a good remake, but the one thing that has always bugged me about it is how thick and solid the blob looks. I have trouble believing that it can pass through small holes because it doesn't look that pliable.
In the 1958 original, it was more of a formless, red jelly. There were no tentacles, or shapes, it was just a blob, and it was completely believable that the entire thing could squeeze through the smallest hole.
Angel, have you seen Peter Jackson’s 1992 horror/comedy Dead Alive? It’s shot in New Zealand and set in the 1950’s, GREAT practical effects and it’s SO FUN!!!! I think you’d really enjoy it! LOVE your reactions❤❤❤
There’s an HD copy on youtube 😊
No, I haven't seen that yet! Oh, wow, that is 100% right up my alley. Too cool. Thanks for the suggestion!! Also, thanks for the kind comment, in general. I appreciate you!
Awesome film, glad you watched it!
Try 1986's The Wraith for more crazy 80's fun. The JAWS films are worth watching too.
I LOVE the JAWS films. Talk about movie that every time you watch them, you're like "oh yeah, THAT's why they're so good." Although, it's been a while since I've seen the second and third, so maybe this summer would be a good time for a fun re-watch of those.
I appreciate the recommendation for "The Wraith" (1986)!! Always love the good 80s suggestions. Thanks for your comment!
For sure! Original Jaws is a classic. I think you'll enjoy The Wraith. Cheers!@@AngelGroves
I forgot to mention, but please watch 1985's Legend, the U.S. version if you haven't already. Classic beautiful fantasy film with Tom Cruise!@@AngelGroves
The 80s horror remake trifecta complete! :D
And yeah name all 90+ effects folk! :D
And yeah Shawnee Smith has aged well. :)
I seriously should have named them all. LOL They deserve it! Oh my gosh, I loved the effects so much.
Also, she really, really has aged well! She looks only about 10 years older (and even better)! lol
Yessss...I'm so proud I completed the 80s trifecta horror remakes...I want more now! haha
Thanks for being here, as always! :0
this was filmed in abbeville louisiana about a hour from where i live i love this remake
Oh neat! I love info like that! My mom was born in Louisiana (in Baton Rouge, though). Thanks for the cool info. :)
Hi Angel, I just found your reaction channel and subscribed to it after watching your reaction to one of my favorite 80's horror movies, The Blob.
Great job on your reaction. 👍
I have another 80's horror movie reaction suggestion for you I think you will enjoy, The Unholy, also from 1988.
Keep up the great reactions and best wishes of success with your reaction channel. 😊
Another movie that shows never, never, NEVER talk to the cops without a lawyer, especially if you are innocent.
Right?!?
Good sfx for time...bar the scene where they're running along the road with the giant blob towering over them🎩
The only other movie I remember Shawnee Smith in was Who's Harry Crumb, with John Candy. Hilarious. Best practical effects are a tie between John Carpenter's The Thing and The Fly (remake). The first few Alien movies are pretty well done also.
I haven't watched the first few Alien movies in YEARS. Those would be some great re-watches sometime! Really great movies...some of the first sci-fi I really got into and loved. :) And you KNOW I love the effects in The Thing and The Fly....SO COOL.
I think I saw Who's Harry Crumb (or maybe only parts of it) on T.V. once! I'll watch it sometime though, now, if she's in it...plus, John Candy. Aw. Love.
Thanks for the comment!
My brother in-law met John Candy once when he (brother in law not John Candy 😂) worked at Pearson Airport
The death scene of the fake out main character was filmed last. They used everything they learned from making the movie to film that scene.
Missed you!
😂liked the Dr who reference!
Aw, thanks...your comment made my day. :) Haha. That's how much I love that show!
Listen to me, Angel think for a minute, do you suppose an army of guys in plastic suits show up every time a meteor falls?
How do you think they got here so fast? ...
A rare film to break the "no killing prepubescent kids" rule🎩
That's what I've read a few times on these comments/ learned from you all. I didn't know this was one of the first and few to do that! I appreciate that kind of background info. Thanks for the comment!
Great film
Bravo.
Thanks so much; glad you're here!
I enjoyed your reaction you done did Robocop john Carpenter the thing and now the blob the only thing waiting for you now is the evil dead series the trilogy and TV series have some of the best practical claymation and CGI that you've ever seen you're gonna be wondering how did they do that and they got the original creator to make the first episode of the series so it set the tone for the entire three Seasons Every director after that followed his footsteps Also glad to hear that you're feeling well and that you're doing well Also I think you did Leviathan I still gotta watch that one I remember that horror movie I think for me these reactions give me a lot of nostalgia when it comes to when me and my father used to sit down and watch horror movies it's nice to see people come back and appreciate the classics Anyway I love you God bless and stay safe
I wish I hadn't seen The Evil Dead movies yet, because those would have been terrific first time reactions for me. They're actually some of my favorite movies (especially Army of Darkness). Love this comment. It's now been a few years since I watched them, though, so a re-watch (or live re-watch) could be fun, for sure.
Thanks so much for being here; I'm glad you enjoyed the reaction. :)
God bless you, and you stay safe as well. I appreciate you and am really loving watching these "classic" 80s movies and more with you all!
Hi angel hope you are having an great and awesome day
Thanks so much, John! I hope you are as well.
39:28 . Ok, never have kids.
Angel Groves Given your looks and personality, I'd say you have a very fitting name😍🥰👼
That's really kind! Thank you so much. :)
@@AngelGroves You are more than welcome thank you for taking the time to reply to me.
Good movie
Yes. Definitely. It was a fun watch. :) Thanks for the comment, as always!
Awesome reaction/ can you please watch a movie called RAWHEAD REX.
Thanks so much, and I will for sure add it to my list for a future reaction! Thanks for the suggestion. :)
This happened to me once
Oh no! haha. That's not good. I'm glad you survived!
@@AngelGroves It was a bit stressful but, you know, you get through it. I did give up eating jello though, no big loss.
You might like to try Slither
"Jump scare horror". Was never a subgenre in the 80s. Jumpscares are overused.
28:56 remy😢
Its a little bit slower but the 1958 version with steve McQueen is good
Actually,the sheriff's face floating near the phone booth's pretty rubbish too🎩
True. lol It looks a bit like a bad mask for a costume, but just flattened out a bit.
Angel, you are so small. Hey, can you please watch NIGHTBREED (1990)?
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The original 1958 version and it's sequels were still better than the 1988 and beyond versions.
I like both versions for different reasons.
Back in January news broke Warner is gonna do a remake.
Another monster movie with great effects, THE KINDRED (1987).
Niiiice. I'll be looking out for the remake! I still need to watch the classic as some point as well. Thanks for the comment!
@@AngelGroves There's also a "sequel" to the '58 film titled, BEWARE! THE BLOB (1972), it's more of a spoof. I'm interested to see what a BLOB made in the era of CGI will look like.
Does a clever misdirect,killing off the character you think is going to be the Hero early on...🎩
Seriously!! I appreciated that misdirect.