The Blob: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Science Fiction Film |
| 1990 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Music (Michael Hoenig) |
| 1990 | Fantasporto | Nominee International Fantasy Film Award | Best Film (Chuck Russell) |
| 1989 | Young Artist Awards | Nominee Young Artist Award | Best Young Actress in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture (Shawnee Smith) |
| 1989 | Young Artist Awards | Nominee Young Artist Award | Best Young Actor in a Horror or Mystery Motion Picture (Ricky Paull Goldin) |
| 1989 | Young Artist Awards | Nominee Young Artist Award | Teenage Choice for Best Horror Motion Picture |