Cult Classic Cuties are characters from some of our favorite cult classics and midnight movies who captured our hearts and/or actresses who got our attention, but sadly never returned to these type of flicks. They’re femme fatales and final girls whose sexy stars shined only briefly, not quite achieving scream queen status. And this installment’s cutie is…
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SHAWNEE SMITH as MEG PENNY in THE BLOB (1988)!
Shawnee Smith as Meg Penny in The Blob (1988)!
I am going to admit that on this installment of Cult Classic Cuties I am cheating a bit. Actress and singer Shawnee Smith is no stranger to horror and after starring in Chuck Russell’s criminally underrated 1988 remake, she went on to be featured in a number of horror related projects, such as two Stephen King TV mini-series adaptations, a Wes Craven produced remake of Carnival of Souls, an episode of The X-Files and she was a reoccurring character in the Saw movies. Sure, that makes her a straight up Halloween Hottie, but her Megan is such a great character, in this fun 80s remake and now cult classic, that I am going to break my own rules to feature her in this installment!
(You can read my full review for The Blob by clicking the highlighted titles or on the poster below)
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As the film begins, Meg Penny is an average teenager, cheerleading at football games.
A dream date turns into a nightmare, as Megan first meets The Blob!
With no one believing her, she turns to local rebel Brian Flagg (Kevin Dillon) for help.
Megan risks all to get friends and loved ones to safety!
From cheerleader to warrior as Megan takes the fight to the gelatinous invader!
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So, I cheated here to feature this talented California born actress in the Cult Classic Cutie category, even though she has had a prolific TV and movie career and done a number of horror related projects. It’s just Chuck Russell’s remake is finally getting the respect and following it’s always deserved and Smith’s Megan is a strong part of what makes this cult classic work. So forgive my indulging myself and breaking format, but to me, Shawnee Smith and her cheerleader with an M-16 will always be a Cult Classic Cutie!
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Be sure to check out our Cult Classic Cuties (click right here for the link) section to see more crush worthy ladies from cult films and midnight movies!
-MonsterZero NJ
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