The Blob is a 1988 American science fiction horror film directed by Chuck Russell and starring Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, and Jeff Daniels. The film is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name. The film tells the story of a small town in California that is terrorized by a gelatinous alien blob that absorbs and assimilates all living things it comes into contact with. The film was a critical and commercial failure, but has since become a cult classic. It is often cited as one of the worst films ever made, but has also been praised for its campy humor and over-the-top special effects. The film's poster features the tagline "The Blob: It's alive, it's hungry, and it's coming for you."