Return of the Fly
Return of the Fly

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Return of the Fly

1959
Movie
80 min
English

Fifteen years after his father's experiments with matter transmission fail, Philippe Delambre and his uncle François attempt to create a matter transmission device on their own. However, their experiments have disastrous results, turning Philippe into a horrible half-man, half-fly creature.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Edward L. CahnGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The son of the scientist who famously experimented with matter transmission and became trapped in a fly's body seeks to complete his father's work. He believes he can perfect the process, but a greedy business partner sees the potential for profit and attempts to steal the formula. Unbeknownst to them, the process is still dangerous, leading to horrific consequences.

Critical Reception

While not reaching the iconic status of its predecessor, 'Return of the Fly' is generally considered a solid and entertaining follow-up. Critics often highlight Vincent Price's continued presence and the film's effective B-movie thrills and gore for its time. It's praised for continuing the story in a logical, albeit sensationalized, manner, with audiences at the time appreciating the suspense and practical effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Vincent Price's compelling performance and the film's effective, albeit gruesome, special effects.

  • Seen as a competent sequel that builds upon the original's premise with added suspense and horror.

  • Enjoyed by audiences for its B-movie charm and straightforward, thrilling narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Return of the Fly' is generally positive, with viewers appreciating its continuation of the 'The Fly' saga and its effective blend of science fiction and horror elements. Many enjoy the classic Vincent Price performance and the film's straightforward, suspenseful storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film's climax features a character being melted by acid, a visual effect that was quite shocking and impressive for audiences in 1959, contributing to its reputation as a grisly sequel.

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