“Beware! The Blob” is a movie from 1972 that falls under the genres of comedy and horror. This movie stars Robert Walker Jr., Gwynne Gilford, and Richard Stahl, and is based around the horrifying events that ensue when a frozen specimen of the original Blob terrorizes the locals after being unintentionally defrosted. This article will provide information about where it was filmed, along with some fun trivia and interesting facts about the movie as well as its backstage happenings.
Where it Filmed?
The filming for “Beware! The Blob” took place in various locations throughout California, USA. Some specific locations where scenes were shot include Culver City Rollerdrome, located on 11105 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California, and 1435 Flower Street, Glendale, California. The movie was also filmed in the cities of Diamond Bar and Pomona.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gwynne Gilford | Lisa Clark |
| Richard Stahl | Edward Fazio |
| Richard Webb | Sheriff Jones |
| Shelley Berman | Hair Stylist |
| Godfrey Cambridge | Chester Hargis |
| Larry Hagman | Young Hobo |
| Carol Lynley | Leslie |
| Marlene Clark | Mariane Hargis |
| Gerrit Graham | Joe |
| Ape-Suited Party Guest | |
| J.J. Johnston | Deputy Kelly Davis |
| Danny Goldman | Bearded Teenager |
| Rockne Tarkington | Deputy Williams |
| Dick Van Patten | Scoutmaster Adleman |
| Tiger Joe Marsh | The Naked Turk |
| Tim Baar | Deputy Ted Sims |
| Fred Smoot | Mike – Pinsetter Repairman |
| Randy Stonehill | Randy – Singing Guitar Player |
| Del Close | Hobo Wearing Eyepatch |
| Cindy Williams | Randy’s Girl |
| Preston Hagman | Preston |
| a Scout | |
| John Houser | Hair Stylist’s Customer |
| Larry Norman | Blonde Party Guest / Coffee Shop Customer |
| Robert N. Goodman | Henry – Security Guard |
| Patrick McAllister | Al – Repairman’s Assistant |
| Byron Keith | Bowling Customer |
| Margie Adleman | Party Guest with Joe |
| William Foster | News Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Judy Graubart | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Sid Haig | Deputy Zed (uncredited) |
| Jack H. Harris | Man Running Across Ice Rink (uncredited) |
| Burgess Meredith | Old Hobo (uncredited) |
| Conrad Rothmann | Fireman (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Larry Hagman, who is more familiarly known as J.R. from “Dallas”.
- The story for the film is titled “A Chip Off the Old Blob”.
- Despite being a comedy and horror film, it surprisingly received a nomination for an award.
- Screenwriter Anthony Harris stated in an interview that a good portion of the filmed material was improvised on the set, rendering the script somewhat ignored.
- In one particular scene where Lisa is seemingly driving at top speed in her truck, one can notice cars on an overpass behind her going twice as fast. This indicates that the film was simply sped up during post-production.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Culver City Rollerdrome, 11105 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0095603
- Longitude: -118.4119262
- Place ID: EjExMTEwNSBXYXNoaW5ndG9uIEJsdmQsIEN1bHZlciBDaXR5LCBDQSA5MDIzMiwgVVNBIjESLwoUChIJK8gEvz66woARijt7p4L-CCsQ4VYqFAoSCZFoCh0pusKAEb1VTVRo3HuM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 11105 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pomona, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055103
- Longitude: -117.7499909
- Place ID: ChIJIaGfee8tw4ARM6nKAHCUCVI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pomona, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Glendale, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1425078
- Longitude: -118.255075
- Place ID: ChIJqYPwyDLAwoARpibJ_p6hP-U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Glendale, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 1435 Flower Street, Glendale, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1629353
- Longitude: -118.2902592
- Place ID: ChIJvfKTzg3AwoARpX-svZEjBwY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1435 Flower St, Glendale, CA 91201, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
