The H-man, ¿precursor of the blob?

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The H-man, ¿precursor of the blob?

Postby Mexigojira » Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:39 pm

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Postby OtiGoji » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:27 pm

I think THE BLOB was out first, but both movies were finished in 1958 so I am not certain.

I'd like THE H-MAN on my cable but I'd be happier if Sony/Columbia would throw us a frickin' bone and release THE H-MAN, BATTLE IN OUTER SPACE and MOTHRA on DVD.
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Postby August » Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:08 pm

Both films were parallel productions -- meaning that they were being produced at the same time, with the respective filmmakers unaware of what the others were doing.
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Postby MouthForWar » Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:07 pm

Yup, August said it right. The H-Man was released several months before the Blob, but they were made at the same time.
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Postby Gfan54 » Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:53 pm

Still on topic, I've always thought that the scene from "Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster" where Hedorah begins oozing down the stairs at the nightclub seemed a little "the blob at the movie theater scene"-inspired. :)
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Postby Packmule » Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:31 pm

I never considered this movie in any way comparable to The Blob aside from both coming out in 1958. Like The Blob, I think The H-Man is a very good movie. Very creepy. :shock:
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Postby KaijuZoo » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:18 am

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