The Blob (1988) (Limited Edition to 3,000) - SOLD OUT

[jjdpw50]

Originally Posted by Arlington

Which version of NOTLD90?

The Blob 88 is great. Can't wait and it will sell out in a few hours.

[benricci]

Ugh, not looking forward to this preorder. I liked it when no one knew about these releases, I mean I didn't even preorder Fright Night day one and I still got a copy no problem from SAE/TT.

Now it's gearing up to be another Christine-sized bloodbath for The Blob. I'll be there minute one this time, just like with Christine. Fingers crossed...

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Arlington

Which version of NOTLD90?

Why the blue version of course.

[SammymeBlu]

Can't wait to pre-order this and than comeback to this forum to see all the people who missed out complain and whine AGAIN!

Really though,looking forward to this release,another great one that cannot be missed.

[shredking9000]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

It's all about personal preference. It's like how some people will swear that the 1990 Night of the Living Dead is better than the original... whereas others will swear up and down that the original classic is the way to go.

I respect that people have their own opinions and everything--it's not unfathomable that someone would prefer the remake of The Blob to the original... But I've yet to hear of someone preferring NOTLD'90 to the original.

[nagysaudio]

This movie won't sell out as fast as Christine, not even close. And the reason is CARPENTER!

[shredking9000]

Originally Posted by nagysaudio

This movie won't sell out as fast as Christine, not even close. And the reason is CARPENTER!

I think at this point that anything semi-mainstream horror from TT will sellout quickly based on precedent (Fright Night, NOTLD'90, Christine).

[starman15317]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

I liked The Blob '88, but it will personally never top the original for me. I consider the original to be an absolute classic of the genre, and this one to be a fun popcorn flick. I'm definitely gonna try to follow this one and pre-order it when it becomes available though.

Same.

[Forever Knight]

I really wish we didn't have to wait until next year for this.

[iamnoone]

I think I was about 5 when I first saw the original THE BLOB on tv in the late 60's. I remember being in awe of the tv commercial (showing the blob attacking the movie theater) and my parents let me watch it later that night. It was scary and fun and became a favorite as I saw it many more times on tv over the years. But that doesn't mean I prefer it over the 1988 remake. They are both films of their eras and probably appeal to different generations overall. 80's horror fans may find the old-fashioned innocence of the original as hokey, and fans who grew up with the original may feel the 80's one is too graphic, etc. Personally, I love them both!

I do recall seeing the remake opening show on opening day at a theater in San Diego (I was down there for work at the Comicon, but I just had to see THE BLOB before going to the con that Friday). There was only one other person in the entire theater. I loved the film immediately as it definitely toyed with some standard horror conventions (pun unintended) at the time and had quite a few shocking surprises as to how certain characters were dispatched and who exactly were the true protagonists. Later that week, I dragged a friend to see it at a nighttime show in L.A. at the Westwood Village and she enjoyed it, and at least that time there were a decent number of people in the audience. I also convinced my boss to go see it, and she did on her own, but she wasn't impressed. It was a boxoffice bomb, of course, but not for lack of trying on my part.

Heck, I even love SON OF BLOB!

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

I respect that people have their own opinions and everything--it's not unfathomable that someone would prefer the remake of The Blob to the original... But I've yet to hear of someone preferring NOTLD'90 to the original.

Those opinions can be found in the 90 NOTLD thread... but, you'd have to find them, lol.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

I think at this point that anything semi-mainstream horror from TT will sellout quickly based on precedent (Fright Night, NOTLD'90, Christine).

Oh, like The Fury?

[Forever Knight]

I love NotlD'90 over the original.... and I love the original.

[returnofthemack]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

Oh, like The Fury?

the fury isnt semi mainstream. most people who arent big fans of film have never heard of it. the blob is on a whole differant planet of semi mainstream

[shredking9000]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

Oh, like The Fury?

That's a bit more obscure than the blob'88, Christine, notld90, and fright night.

[Hypnosifl]

Originally Posted by shredking9000

I think at this point that anything semi-mainstream horror from TT will sellout quickly based on precedent (Fright Night, NOTLD'90, Christine).

Is 80s horror really incredibly more popular than 80s sci-fi? Enemy Mine has been around for a long time without selling out...I think John Carpenter/Stephen King made a big difference with Christine, The Blob may sell much better than Enemy Mine but I doubt it'll be nearly as fast as Christine.

[kong73]

I would love to get this film and The Hitcher to get release at the same time
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[deepred]

Originally Posted by returnofthemack

the fury isnt semi mainstream. most people who arent big fans of film have never heard of it. the blob is on a whole differant planet of semi mainstream

TT must have known this too. Limits were set up for Christine but not for the Fury.

The Blob remake has grown a cult following over the years and is often cited as good a remake as The Thing and The Fly remakes in many current horror articles which creates more curiosity to unfamilar viewers.

I don't ever see The Fury being brought up in many articles nowadays.

[bigdaddyhorse]

Originally Posted by deepred

The Blob remake has grown a cult following over the years and is often cited as good a remake as The Thing and The Fly remakes in many current horror articles which creates more curiosity to unfamilar viewers.

I know any gorehound kid like I was will prefer it to the campy original. It's just sad that we'll probably never get any features for this film now, I'd love to see a SE with at least a commentary. TT will likely add the Isolated score and that's it from all I've read about Sony not allowing other studios to produce extras, and the dvd having nada. Trailer and score is sadly all unless something drastic changes with Sony's practices by then.

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by Hypnosifl

Is 80s horror really incredibly more popular than 80s sci-fi? Enemy Mine has been around for a long time without selling out...I think John Carpenter/Stephen King made a big difference with Christine, The Blob may sell much better than Enemy Mine but I doubt it'll be nearly as fast as Christine.

It may depend if they impose a limit, the scalpers may force a quick sell out, never underestimate the power of greed.