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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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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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Better than the original and one of the best horror films ever made
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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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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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Crew or equipment visible: When Brundlefly opens the medicine cabinet to deposit his teeth, the mirror reveals a person in a red long-sleeved shirt pointing at him.
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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 "Gilmore Girls: Rory's Birthday Parties (#1.6)" (2000)
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Soundtrack:
Help Me
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Would Seth Brundle's final solution have really worked?more
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David Cronenberg redefined what we think of as creepy with this brilliant film. The makeup special effects and grossouts are top notch, but what is most surprising about The Fly is that it turns out to be a very well acted and emotional love story. It greatly surpasses the original '58 version.
The film focuses on the relationship between Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis at the top and once it takes its turn towards horror it really pays off. It's not just scary, it's a tragedy too. Jeff Goldblum is phenomenal. He is mesmerizing as he delivers great dialogue and once he's barely recognizable he still breaks through the makeup and you can feel the human inside. I can't believe he didn't get an Oscar for this, it's easily his best performance.
I can't express how much I love The Fly. It's more than just horror, and it's proof that you just may find a truly great movie where you least expect it.
My rating: 10/10