The following are awards won or nominated for The Blob:
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA (1990)[]
- Best Science Fiction Film (Nominated)
- Best Music: Michael Hoenig (Nominated)
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival (1989)[]
- Best Special Effects: Chuck Russell (Won)
- Grand Prize: Chuck Russell (Nominated)
Fantasporto (1990)[]
International Fantasy Film Award for "Best Film": Chuck Russell (Nominated)
Young Artist Awards (1989)[]
- Best Young Actress in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture: Shawnee Smith (Nominated)
- Best Young Actor in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture: Ricky Paull Goldin (Nominated)
- Teenage Choice for Best Horror Motion Picture (Nominated)