Having enjoyed revisiting THE BLOB (1958) during this challenge, I could not pass up the opportunity of acquiring its (not very well regarded and ultra-rare) sequel when it presented itself towards the end of October; best-known for being "The Film That J.R. Shot" (in view of Hagman's famous stint as the charismatic villain in the long-running TV series DALLAS), it is – quite frankly – one of the worst follow-ups to an established or cult classic I have watched (incidentally, there is an in-joke involving the original being shown playing on TV early on: both are Jack H. Harris productions)! The decision to treat its theme in comedic fashion was a disastrous one – though, admittedly, the opening moments prove endearing as they highlight the antics of a small (and very cute) cat that, needless to say, becomes the titular monster's first victim. Robert Walker (a dead-ringer for his late and more famous namesake father) makes for a decent lead under the circumstances and, among the gelatinous monster's victims are Carol Lynley, Dick Van Patten, Gerrit Graham, an unrecognizable Sid Haig, lesser Blaxploitation exponents Godfrey Cambridge and Marlene Clark (from GANJA & HESS [1973] and THE BEAST MUST DIE [1974]), as well as uncredited cameos by Burgess Meredith and Hagman himself playing drunken hobos! For what it is worth, the film is at its (relative) best during the blob's attack at an ice rink and the chaos that ensues.
Review of Beware! The Blob
