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Release Date:
15 August 1986 (USA)
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Tagline:
Something went wrong in the lab today. Very wrong. more
Plot:
A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. full summary | full synopsis
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Teleportation
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Experiment
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Mutant
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 5 wins
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8 nominations
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(134 articles)
Beloved Turkey: Vibes
(From FilmExperience. 28 November 2009, 8:24 AM, PST)
Remake Of The Brood Is Becoming A Reality
(From Cinema Blend. 22 November 2009, 8:54 PM, PST)
(From FilmExperience. 28 November 2009, 8:24 AM, PST)
Remake Of The Brood Is Becoming A Reality
(From Cinema Blend. 22 November 2009, 8:54 PM, PST)
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Does one thing well
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Jeff Goldblum | ... | Seth Brundle |
 | Geena Davis | ... | Veronica Quaife |
 | John Getz | ... | Stathis Borans |
 | Joy Boushel | ... | Tawny |
| Leslie Carlson | ... | Dr. Brent Cheevers (as Les Carlson) |
| George Chuvalo | ... | Marky |
| Michael Copeman | ... | 2nd Man in Bar |
 | David Cronenberg | ... | Gynecologist |
| Carol Lazare | ... | Nurse |
| Shawn Hewitt | ... | Clerk |
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96 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Finland:K-18 (1986) (cut) |
Iceland:16 |
Canada:R (Ontario) |
Netherlands:16 |
Finland:K-16 (cut) (1989) (VHS) |
Finland:K-18 (cut) (1986) (theatrical) |
Finland:K-18 (uncut) (2006) (DVD) |
Ireland:18 |
Brazil:14 |
Argentina:18 |
Chile:18 |
France:-12 |
Italy:VM14 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:18 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:M18 |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
West Germany:18 |
Australia:R
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Director Cameo: [David Cronenberg]obstetrician who delivers the maggot baby.
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Continuity: When Seth and Veronica are eating burgers in the restaurant, a man holding a tray can be seen walking past them. A few moments later the same man is seen walking past again.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Seth Brundle: What am I working on? Uhh... I'm working on something that will change the world, and human life as we know it.
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Seth Brundle: What am I working on? Uhh... I'm working on something that will change the world, and human life as we know it.
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Referenced in The Remake (2006)
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Help Me
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Would Seth Brundle's final solution have really worked?more
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Most science fiction films are big on ideas and special effects, but weak on coherence and character development; most horror films are just the same, except without the ideas. But David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' takes one simple idea, develops it properly, and eschews (its genuinely terrifying) special effects until its truly horrific climax. And by paying some attention to the personalities of its protagonists, it actually makes you care about them (Jeff Goldblum is excellent in the lead role), and adds a level of serious reflection on the very nature of human mortality to the raw shock. The mix amounts to a gruesomely good film.