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Episode 025: The Blob (1958) vs. The Blob (1988) (Remake Redemption Episode 001)
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The year was 1958, and one of the most terrifying horror films ever made was about to be unleashed on unsuspecting audiences. The Blob would go on to become a cult - and pop culture - phenomenon, generating big dollars at the box office and a legacy that would last a generation.
The year was 1988, and one of the most terrifying horror films ever made was about to be unleashed on unsuspecting audiences. The Blob would go on to bomb at the box office, and be all but forgotten shortly after its release.
Remakes are a tricky - and often, unpopular - prospect. If you follow modern film discourse, you've probably heard people lament the number of remakes that major studious churn out, and complain that the well has run dry on original ideas. But remakes have been a thing almost as long as motion pictures have been a thing - and sometimes, they're even good!
In the first episode of our new feature, Remake Redemption, we take a look at an original film and its remake, discussing both films independently. Then, we pass final judgement on the remake - did the original film warrant a remake, and does the remake deserve to exist? Join us as we answer these questions about The Blob 1958 and The Blob 1988!
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