The Blob (1988) – Filming Locations
Where The Blob was filmed in Louisiana: Frank's Theatre, the Vermilion Catholic stadium and the Vermilion Parish Courthouse in Abbeville.
The 1988 remake of The Blob was filmed in Abbeville, Louisiana, which stands in for the fictional town of Arborville, California. Most of the movie was shot in the downtown area.
The original film also has a post here: The Blob (1958) – Filming Locations.
Vermilion Catholic High School Stadium
Address: 425 Park Ave, Abbeville, LA 70510
The football game near the start of the film was shot here. The field sits next to Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
The stadium belongs to an active school. It can be seen from the street, and games are open to the public.
Frank’s Theatre
Address: 108 S Jefferson St, Abbeville, LA 70510
The Blob attacks the audience at the movie theater. The building was built in 1931, closed in 1983 and was abandoned when the film crew arrived.
The theater is being restored and is still standing. It can be seen from the street.
Vermilion Parish Courthouse
Address: 100 N State St, Abbeville, LA 70510
The government sets up a quarantine center for people exposed to the Blob here, and the building is part of the climax.
The courthouse is a working government building. The exterior can be seen from the street.
