Curse of the Fly
Curse of the Fly

Curse of the Fly

1965Movie86 minEnglish

The son of the inventor of a matter-transporter, which turned him into a monster when he tried to transport himself along with a tiny housefly, continues to pursue his father's experiment, while his own two sons attempt to extricate him, themselves and the family name from further disaster and scandal.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Don SharpGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A scientist, Professor Delambre, secretly continues his late father's teleportation experiments in Canada. When his wife becomes suspicious of his odd behavior and the strange occurrences around their home, she discovers his ghastly secret. His experiments have gone horribly wrong, resulting in gruesome, half-human, half-fly mutations.

Critical Reception

Curse of the Fly is generally considered a lesser entry in the 'Fly' franchise, often criticized for its low budget and less compelling narrative compared to its predecessors. However, it has a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its B-movie charm and uniquely grotesque effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features some grotesque and memorable creature effects typical of 1960s horror.
  • The plot is often seen as predictable and less engaging than the original 'The Fly'.
  • Despite its flaws, it remains an interesting example of low-budget sci-fi horror from the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with many appreciating the film's vintage horror feel and unique monster designs, while others find the story and acting to be dated and uninspired.

Fun Fact

While marketed as a sequel to the 1958 film 'The Fly', 'Curse of the Fly' is more accurately a part of a loose anthology series, with minimal direct plot continuity from the earlier films beyond the thematic concept of scientific experimentation gone wrong.

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"Henri" (Brian Donlevy) is a scientist obsessed with matter transportation. He's got all sorts of gadgets in the basement of his rural home and his son "Martin" (George Baker) to help out. Thing is, his son has already had a bad experience ...