10:02 It is an old train depot. They moved it from its original location. Can't tell you much more than that. BTW, the cafe was actually an old restaurant. My mother knew the people who owned it.
Scratch the part about it being a restaurant. I just asked her and she says she doesn't remember exactly what it was. But she clearly remembers the building being torn down to make room for the memorial.
I'm Russian, and I saw this movie in the late 80s with translation since I was a child and did not understand English. It's interesting to see where the making of this movie and I note that the town has become more deserted than in the 80s.
Excellent job! Very thorough! I'm from Houston but spent my teenage summers there with my grandparents. I've watched many movies at the Frank until they closed it. I was also an extra in the movie. Lots of memories. Good job!
i always thought my mom was kidding when she said she played as an extra for the blob because there was no way they shot a movie 3 minutes from our house
Great video! I come from Germany and am a big fan of the film. Two years ago I fulfilled a big dream and visited Abbeville. I planned my vacation to the USA so that I could visit this beautiful place. It's really amazing that almost nothing has changed in all this time! What bothered me a bit is the fact that the film is not very popular in Abbeville. There wasn't even a film poster to admire in the tourist office. What a shame! I created a then and now video and uploaded here on youtube. Maybe you like it. Thanks for your great video! th-cam.com/play/PLe19Pf0dt9Blww5F6SzuBFgQUjYCyF6vk.html&si=Z8lugbNE2B9ef3Qs
Oh awesome! I'm glad to hear you got to visit the town, and yes it's a very quaint and subtle place, and you would think that they would promote that the movie was made there a little bit more than they do. But I guess that's just the type of place that it is. And I'm looking very forward to checking out your video! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Always loved that movie. Shawnee was smokin back in the day.
Glad I found your video also. I actually went to NOLA last weekend and made the extra drive to Abbeville look around and get some of the shots.
Thank you for putting this on the tube, the blob is one of my favorite horror movies of all time.
Anytime! And thanks for watching 😎
10:02 It is an old train depot. They moved it from its original location. Can't tell you much more than that.
BTW, the cafe was actually an old restaurant. My mother knew the people who owned it.
Scratch the part about it being a restaurant. I just asked her and she says she doesn't remember exactly what it was. But she clearly remembers the building being torn down to make room for the memorial.
Also scratch what I said about them moving the depot. That is actually its original location.
That's very interesting, thanks for the info!
I'm Russian, and I saw this movie in the late 80s with translation since I was a child and did not understand English. It's interesting to see where the making of this movie and I note that the town has become more deserted than in the 80s.
Yes it's one of those towns that remained quiet over the years. I love it there, though. It's nice. Thanks for watching! 😎
Excellent job! Very thorough! I'm from Houston but spent my teenage summers there with my grandparents. I've watched many movies at the Frank until they closed it. I was also an extra in the movie. Lots of memories. Good job!
Thank you so much! I'm hoping to do a vlog on the Frank one day. Were you an extra in just one scene? Or multiple?
Im from ind but moved to abbeville in 1982 watched it all ❤ 19 then now 59😮
That's awesome; I would love to have been there to see that filming taking place!
Brilliant :) Thanks for posting. What a beautiful place. I love that movie. I think it holds up well after all these years. It's a gem
Hello Norway! Can't wait to visit there; you'll have to show me around!
@@travelwithoutacause That would be cool :) Where in the USA do you live? Awesome channel. Keep up the great work.
@@cosmicgeek8464 thanks! I'm in South Louisiana
i always thought my mom was kidding when she said she played as an extra for the blob because there was no way they shot a movie 3 minutes from our house
@@SweaterPuppys 😂 was that before you were born?
I live there
Awesome! Are you old enough to remember this filming?
@@travelwithoutacause I’m 12 but Ik the movie
Never knew that was filmed there!!°°
Yes indeed 😃
My mom works at the clerk of court. I love this town but i do wish they had more things to do.
It definitely is a nice little town with some nice things!
The roads here in Abbeville are horrible.
Oh yes indeed! Lol
thanks
i love this movie
👍👍
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Much love!
Great video!
I come from Germany and am a big fan of the film. Two years ago I fulfilled a big dream and visited Abbeville. I planned my vacation to the USA so that I could visit this beautiful place. It's really amazing that almost nothing has changed in all this time!
What bothered me a bit is the fact that the film is not very popular in Abbeville. There wasn't even a film poster to admire in the tourist office. What a shame!
I created a then and now video and uploaded here on youtube.
Maybe you like it. Thanks for your great video!
th-cam.com/play/PLe19Pf0dt9Blww5F6SzuBFgQUjYCyF6vk.html&si=Z8lugbNE2B9ef3Qs
Oh awesome! I'm glad to hear you got to visit the town, and yes it's a very quaint and subtle place, and you would think that they would promote that the movie was made there a little bit more than they do. But I guess that's just the type of place that it is. And I'm looking very forward to checking out your video! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I have the movie on DVD.
I wonder if you can stream it anywhere..
I know the guy he's talking about.
Gangster grip and holding a gimbal. Dude, I hope you're not this careless when that baby seat is occupied. Please be safe out there.
The 1958 version was an alien and the 1988 version was a man made experiment made for war.
@@biggezee true signs of the times, isn't it!
Do you think Aliens use MK ULTRA to elect Trump .You know I saw Alien one time "I look up and there it was looking at me".
Haha that's an interesting thought, and I wouldn't be surprised if they did 🤣