The Blob Is Back – Blobfest 2025 Invades Phoenixville! Nerdthusiast Blog by Hoagie Get ready to run screaming—on purpose! Blobfest 2025 is oozing back into Phoenixville, PA from July 11–13 , and this year’s theme, Camp Blobfest , promises another wild weekend of retro horror fun, weird science, and community celebration. And yes, your Nerdthusiast correspondent Hoagie will be there in full B-movie cosplay to document every slime-splattered moment! 🎬 A Slimy Slice of Movie History Phoenixville holds a special place in horror cinema. Its Colonial Theatre was the backdrop of the iconic scene in 1958’s The Blob , where terrified patrons flee from the creeping red mass, starring a young Steve McQueen—a moment now immortalized with a plaque inside the theatre   Blobfest began in 2000 as a spirited reenactment of that scene and has grown into a full weekend festival. Now in its 26th year, it's an immersive celebration of cult cinema, retro vibes, and community spirit   ...