Clinic
"Era Consultant": The former driver of the Council of People's Commissars was invited to shoot a film about the 30s. Regarding his chauffeur career had began precisely at that time, he agreed, although he perfectly understood that he was invited because of the old Emka, which he still drives and which is unlikely to be driven by anyone else. "Owner": Tractor driver, who is keenly concerned about the collective farm business, drives around the fields at night, loads rotting straw into a trailer and takes it to an abandoned public young farm. "Clinic": Fearing for the patient’s life, surgeon offers his services to a protégé of the hospital head, who is preparing to defend her dissertation. But the patient dies...
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Plot Summary
A respected child psychologist becomes entangled in a bizarre web of mystery and murder after a disturbed patient, a former student, breaks out of a psychiatric hospital. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister organization known as "The Twins" who operate a special clinic for disturbed children, hinting at a disturbing connection to his own past. The investigation leads him through a series of unsettling encounters and escalating danger.
Critical Reception
The Fly (1987) was a critical and commercial success, praised for its blend of body horror, science fiction, and tragic romance. Reviewers lauded David Cronenberg's direction, the groundbreaking special effects, and the compelling performances, particularly from Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis.
What Reviewers Say
- A masterclass in body horror with genuine emotional depth.
- Visually stunning and deeply disturbing, with iconic practical effects.
- Jeff Goldblum delivers a career-defining performance.
Google audience: Viewers consistently praise the film's unique concept, Jeff Goldblum's performance, and the unsettling yet compelling narrative. Many find the special effects impressive even by today's standards, and the blend of horror and tragedy resonates strongly.
Awards & Accolades
Won the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Makeup.
Fun Fact
The iconic fly-man transformation sequence was achieved through a combination of prosthetics, puppetry, and stop-motion animation, with Jeff Goldblum wearing intricate, multi-layered suits.
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