When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
Eccentric scientist Seth Brundle is working on a groundbreaking teleportation device. During a test run, a common housefly accidentally enters the chamber with him, leading to a bizarre fusion of man and insect. As Seth's body begins to grotesquely mutate, his relationship with investigative journalist Veronica Quaife deteriorates, forcing her to confront the horrifying reality of his transformation and its inevitable, tragic conclusion.
David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' is widely regarded as a masterpiece of body horror and science fiction, praised for its disturbing practical effects, compelling performances, and thematic depth. It resonated with both critics and audiences for its exploration of disease, decay, and the breakdown of the human form, standing as a benchmark in the genre.
Google audience: Google users generally loved 'The Fly' for its intense and disturbing horror, the brilliant performances from its lead actors, and its surprisingly emotional core. Many appreciate the film's dark tone and Cronenberg's unique vision.
Won the Academy Award for Best Makeup (1987). Nominated for Saturn Awards including Best Horror Film.
The iconic transformation sequences were achieved through a combination of animatronics, prosthetics, and puppetry, with Jeff Goldblum often wearing elaborate and uncomfortable rubber suits.
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