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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.
Praised for its groundbreaking and grotesque special effects.
Hailed for its poignant exploration of transformation and loss.
Acclaimed for the compelling performances of Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis.
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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David Cronenberg’s The Fly is a grotesque, tragic, and strangely beautiful descent into body horror. What begins as a high-concept sci-fi romance slowly mutates much like its protagonist into something far more disturbing and unforgettable....
The Fly is so good. Successful futurism. Seems the Fallout games benefitted. The physical effects are amazing and fun. Do not watch if gore sensitive. Why not build a smaller machine first to test on...flies, instead of going straigh...
What was his electric bill and how did he not blow out every fuse in his building? Telepods must suck up a lot of juice. Anyway, it's fun. It is the typical 80s flick, with a plot that takes all of 5 minutes to get rolling and a cast t...
Nobody could ever call Jeff Goldbum a versatile actor, but here he is very much in his element as "Brundle". A madcap scientist, he dreams of being able to teleport things just like Willy Wonka does in 1971. He is almost as keen on journali...
_**Slowly turning into a monster, aka slowly succumbing to age**_ An eccentric scientist living in a warehouse laboratory in a big city in the Northeast (Jeff Goldblum) discovers how to teleport objects, which draws the attention of a jo...