BlobFest2007

     BlobFest 2007 is scheduled for July 13th through 14th at the beautiful Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA!

     This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the filming of The Blob at the folks at the Colonial Theatre are putting into motion some plans to specially mark the occasion.

     First off, many of the traditional BlobFest activities will be back this year including the Running Out Re-enactment, the Scream Contest, Costume Contest, Fire Extinguisher Parade and, of course, multiple screenings of The Blob! Additionally, there will be two new contests this year- The Tin Foil Hat Competition and The Backyard B-Movie Blob Bonanza!

     As per BlobFest tradition, several other 1950s sci-fi classics will screen. This year joining The Blob on screen will be the 1960 classic Angry Red Planet, starring Gerald Mohr (star of the classic radio series "The Adventures of Philip Marlow") and Les Tremayne and the 1956 Japanese camp classic Warning From Space, which features giant starfish aliens attacking Tokyo.

BLOBFEST SCHEDULE

Friday, July 13

7:00 - BlobFest kicks off with Running Out Re-enactment Revelry with live music provided by The Rivers, the TinFoil Hat Contest, Scream Contest, Blob short film winners screened and much, Much MORE!!!

Saturday, July 14

11:30 - Street Fair opens

Noon - Winner of the Scream Contest starts the annual Fire Extinguisher Parade.

12:30 - Costume Contest

1:00 - Panel Discussion with The Blob's producer Jack Harris, Blob screenwriter Kate Phillips (Kay Linaker), Kris Yeahworth (son of Blob director Shorty Yeaworth) and Maryann DiCarlo, the gal immortalized for falling during the "running out" scene at the Colonial Theater!

2:00 - The Blob screening

3:30 - Angry Red Planet screening

5:00 - The Blob screening

6:30 - Amateur Film Contest winners screened

8:00 - Late Night Creature Feature- The Blob and Message From Space

GUESTS

Wes Shank and The Blob!- If you have to ask "Who?" click here.

Mary Jo Pehl-Veteran comic writer and performer, Ms. Pehl earned an Emmy nomination as a writer and performer on the classic Mystery Science Theater 3000. You can visit her website here.

Kyra Schon- Direct from the basement in The Night Of The Living Dead to Phonexville! Check out her website here.

Tom Savini- Makeup Effects Artist extraordinaire who has found time to moonlight in such films as From Dusk To Dawn and Grindhouse. Explore his exciting career here.

The Patient Creatures- Spooky storytelling fun for the family.

The Rivers- Pennsylvania's hottest rockabilly trio will be back to entertain the crowd with the great music of the 1950s! Check them out here!

Ghoul A-Go-Go- The New York based show intent on bring the kooky fun back to horror!

CALLING ALL EXTRAS!!!

     Were you an actor or extra in the filming of The Blob?! If so, the Colonial Theatre is looking for you! If you want to share your stories about filming The Blob, contact the folks at the Colonial Theatre for more information.

     The BlobFest is a street festival open to everyone, no reservations are required.

     The Theatre is located at 227 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, PA (Philadelphia suburbs).

     For more information see the Colonial Theatre's website by clicking their logo below-