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[[Image:blob1988_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Blob (1988)'']] | [[Image:blob1988_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Blob (1988)'']] | ||
==M16== | '''''The Blob''''' is the 1988 remake of the 1958 B-movie horror film that starred [[Steve McQueen]]. The remake was directed by Chuck Russell (''[[The Mask]]''), who co-wrote the film with [[Frank Darabont]]. | ||
The US Army soldiers throughout the latter half of the film all use [[M16]] rifles. Both Brian Flagg ([[Kevin Dillon]]) and Meg Penny ([[Shawnee Smith]]) use them as well. | |||
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==MGC M16 replica== | |||
The US Army soldiers throughout the latter half of the film all use [[M16 rifle series#Non Firing Replicas of the M16 Rifle|MGC M16]] replica assault rifles (recognizable by the shapes of their forward assist) for the non-firing scenes. Both Brian Flagg ([[Kevin Dillon]]) and Meg Penny ([[Shawnee Smith]]) use them as well. | |||
[[Image:MGC16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MGC M16 replica rifle]] | |||
[[Image:blob16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Three soldiers in the sewer with flashlight-equipped M16's.]] | [[Image:blob16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Three soldiers in the sewer with flashlight-equipped M16's.]] | ||
[[Image:blob24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier takes aim with his M16.]] | [[Image:blob24.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A soldier takes aim with his M16.]] | ||
[[Image:blob26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brian ([[Kevin Dillon]]) points an M16 at Dr. Meddows ([[Joe Seneca]]).]] | [[Image:blob26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brian ([[Kevin Dillon]]) points an M16 at Dr. Meddows ([[Joe Seneca]]). Note the charging handle is all the way back meaning it is not ready to shoot.]] | ||
==M16== | |||
When Meg Penny ([[Shawnee Smith]]) fires an M16 at the blob, it becomes a real [[M16]] (SP1) with an [[M16A1]]-style flash hider. In most other scenes of the movie, the MGC replica M16s are used instead. | |||
[[Image:M16SP1Birdcage.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:blob37.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Meg ([[Shawnee Smith]]) shoots at the blob with an M16.]] | [[Image:blob37.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Meg ([[Shawnee Smith]]) shoots at the blob with an M16.]] | ||
== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P== | ||
Sheriff Herb Geller ([[Jeffrey DeMunn]]) and Deputy Bill Briggs ([[Paul McCrane]]) both carry [[ | Sheriff Herb Geller ([[Jeffrey DeMunn]]) and Deputy Bill Briggs ([[Paul McCrane]]) both carry [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P]] revolvers. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:S&W M&PSHORT.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver with 4" barrel - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:blob22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Deputy Briggs aims with his S&W.]] | [[Image:blob22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Deputy Briggs aims with his S&W.]] | ||
== | ==Colt M1911A1== | ||
Colonel Templeton Hargis ([[Jack Rader]]) carries | Colonel Templeton Hargis ([[Jack Rader]]) carries a [[Colt M1911A1]] as his sidearm. | ||
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:blob29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Let's scrag that son of a bitch!"'']] | [[Image:blob29.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Let's scrag that son of a bitch!"'']] | ||
==Hand Grenade== | ==Hand Grenade== | ||
Colonel Hargis is shown to have two [[Mk 2 hand grenade|hand grenades]] attached to the front of his cleansuit. When he is engulfed by the blob at the film's climax, Hargis pulls the pins out in an attempt to take the monster with him. | Colonel Hargis is shown to have two [[Mk 2 hand grenade|hand grenades]] attached to the front of his cleansuit. When he is engulfed by the blob at the film's climax, Hargis pulls the pins out in an attempt to take the monster with him. | ||
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[[Image:blob31.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:blob31.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==M72 LAW== | ==M72 LAW== | ||
When Dr. Meddows traps Brian, Meg and one of his own injured soldiers ([[ | When Dr. Meddows traps Brian, Meg and one of his own injured soldiers ([[Bill Moseley]]) down in the sewer with the blob, Brian uses the soldier's [[M72 LAW]] to blast off the blocked manhole cover so the three can escape. | ||
[[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | [[Image:M72A2LAW.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M72A2 LAW 66mm]] | ||
[[Image:blob19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The launcher slung over the soldier's shoulder.]] | [[Image:blob19.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The launcher slung over the soldier's shoulder.]] | ||
[[Image:blob20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brian extends the launcher and tries to deduce how to operate it.]] | [[Image:blob20.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Brian extends the launcher and tries to deduce how to operate it.]] | ||
==M2 Flamethrower== | |||
An army sergeant uses a what looks like a modified [[M2 Flamethrower]] against the blob during the creature's final attack on the town in the climax, but the blob causes the fuel tank on the soldier's back to explode, killing him and consequently burning Reverend Meeker ([[Del Close]]) who was standing nearby. | |||
[[Image:blob33.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sergeant waits for another soldier to "light him," amidst the discharge of sparks from a knocked-over powerline.]] | |||
[[Image:blob34.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sergeant stalks forwards and takes aim at the blob.]] | |||
[[Image:blob35.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Reverse angle of the sergeant staring down the blob, showing the flamethrower's backpack.]] | |||
[[Image:blob36.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The sergeant fires on the blob.]] | |||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Horror]] | [[Category:Horror]] | ||
[[Category:Science-Fiction]] | [[Category:Science-Fiction]] | ||
[[Category:Chuck Russell]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:07, 29 July 2023
The Blob is the 1988 remake of the 1958 B-movie horror film that starred Steve McQueen. The remake was directed by Chuck Russell (The Mask), who co-wrote the film with Frank Darabont.
The following weapons were used in the film The Blob:
MGC M16 replica
The US Army soldiers throughout the latter half of the film all use MGC M16 replica assault rifles (recognizable by the shapes of their forward assist) for the non-firing scenes. Both Brian Flagg (Kevin Dillon) and Meg Penny (Shawnee Smith) use them as well.
M16
When Meg Penny (Shawnee Smith) fires an M16 at the blob, it becomes a real M16 (SP1) with an M16A1-style flash hider. In most other scenes of the movie, the MGC replica M16s are used instead.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P
Sheriff Herb Geller (Jeffrey DeMunn) and Deputy Bill Briggs (Paul McCrane) both carry Smith & Wesson Model 10 M&P revolvers.
Colt M1911A1
Colonel Templeton Hargis (Jack Rader) carries a Colt M1911A1 as his sidearm.
Hand Grenade
Colonel Hargis is shown to have two hand grenades attached to the front of his cleansuit. When he is engulfed by the blob at the film's climax, Hargis pulls the pins out in an attempt to take the monster with him.
M72 LAW
When Dr. Meddows traps Brian, Meg and one of his own injured soldiers (Bill Moseley) down in the sewer with the blob, Brian uses the soldier's M72 LAW to blast off the blocked manhole cover so the three can escape.
M2 Flamethrower
An army sergeant uses a what looks like a modified M2 Flamethrower against the blob during the creature's final attack on the town in the climax, but the blob causes the fuel tank on the soldier's back to explode, killing him and consequently burning Reverend Meeker (Del Close) who was standing nearby.
