The Blob is a forthcoming 2016 ‘re-imagining’ of the 1958 sci-fi horror movie of the same title to be directed by Simon West (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider; Con Air; The Expendables 2) for Goldcrest Films. Rob Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects; Halloween) had previously been attached to the project.
Jack H. Harris, the 96-year-old producer of the original 1958 film, who was recently awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is executive producing. Pascal Degove, Managing Director of Goldcrest Films said: “Simon West has a unique gift for blending cutting edge effects, awesome visual spectacle and a hint of humour. He’s the perfect choice to re-imagine The Blob and we’re so excited to be partnering with him.”
Producers Richard Saperstein and Brinan Witten waded in, “We grew up on The Blob. Simon West has a terrific and terrifying vision for bringing this iconic outer-space creature to life for a new generation. We’re grateful to Jack Harris for the opportunity to reintroduce a classic franchise…”
Simon West has added his own fervour to the project: “With modern CGI we can now fully realize the potential of The Blob. The world I create will be totally believable, immersive and emotionally satisfying. It’s a thrill to introduce an enduring icon to a wider audience and a whole new era of fans.”
Previously, a jokey sequel, Beware! The Blob aka Son of Blob, was directed by Larry Hagman in 1972 and a much-praised remake by Chuck Russell was released in 1988. Despite initial doubts, sci-fi/horror fans were pleasantly surprised and largely pleased by the ’80s incarnation of this gloopy alien monster but how will a CGI version fare?
