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The Fly

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
178K
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POPULARITY
839
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The Fly (1986)
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
178K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
839
29
  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writers
    • George Langelaan(short story)
    • Charles Edward Pogue(screenplay)
    • David Cronenberg(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Geena Davis
    • John Getz
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writers
    • George Langelaan(short story)
    • Charles Edward Pogue(screenplay)
    • David Cronenberg(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Geena Davis
    • John Getz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 420User reviews
    • 196Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos6

    The Fly (1986)
    Trailer 2:05
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    Photos187

    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    The Fly (1986)

    Top cast

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    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Seth Brundleas Seth Brundle
    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • Veronica Quaifeas Veronica Quaife
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Stathis Boransas Stathis Borans
    Joy Boushel
    Joy Boushel
    • Tawnyas Tawny
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Dr. Cheeversas Dr. Cheevers
    • (as Les Carlson)
    George Chuvalo
    George Chuvalo
    • Markyas Marky
    Michael Copeman
    Michael Copeman
    • 2nd Man in Baras 2nd Man in Bar
    David Cronenberg
    David Cronenberg
    • Gynecologistas Gynecologist
    Carol Lazare
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Shawn Hewitt
    • Clerkas Clerk
    Ann Green
    Ann Green
    • Restaurant Patronas Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Typhoon
    • Baboonas Baboon
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writers
      • George Langelaan(short story)
      • Charles Edward Pogue(screenplay)
      • David Cronenberg(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In a 1987 interview on Sinister Image (1987) Vincent Price revealed that when this remake was released, star Jeff Goldblum wrote him a letter saying, "I hope you like it as much as I liked yours." Price was touched by the letter, he composed a reply and went to see the film, which he described as "wonderful right up to a certain point... it went a little too far."
    • Goofs
      In the "steak experiment" sequence, Seth cuts the meat in two pieces, and teleports the bigger one. Later, Veronica eats a bit of this bigger half and finds that "it tastes like a steak", and when Seth gives her a piece of the smaller one and says "now try this teleported half", she finds that "it tastes synthetic". This is a continuity mistake. (It has been suggested that Seth deliberately misled Veronica as to which steak was teleported, to test Veronica's psychological reaction. However, this is unlikely; if the test were merely to determine Veronica's aversion to eating teleported meat, then it would not have led directly to the realization that the computer was incorrectly reassembling flesh).
    • Quotes

      Seth Brundle: You have to leave now, and never come back here. Have you ever heard of insect politics? Neither have I. Insects... don't have politics. They're very... brutal. No compassion, no compromise. We can't trust the insect. I'd like to become the first... insect politician. Y'see, I'd like to, but... I'm afraid, uh...

      Ronnie: I don't know what you're trying to say.

      Seth Brundle: I'm saying... I'm saying I - I'm an insect who dreamt he was a man and loved it. But now the dream is over... and the insect is awake.

      Ronnie: No. no, Seth...

      Seth Brundle: I'm saying... I'll hurt you if you stay.

    • Crazy credits
      The background for the opening titles consists of an optically distorted, swirling mass of colors, which gradually transform into the opening shot of the film. This is a representation of how biologists believe a fly's vision would appear to a human.
    • Alternate versions
      The Indian theatrical release was cut by 3 minutes by the Censor Board for an 'A' (adults) rating.
      • The word 'Cock' spoken by Stathis in the dialogue "What? His cock?".
      • Pick-up girl sitting on a chair, and reduced the love-making between her and Seth.
      • The abortion dream sequence from the point where Veronica screams to the point where she is shown waking up. This means the visuals of the bloody maggot baby was removed entirely.
      • In the climax: a. Seth crushing Stathis's hand. b. Seth vomiting on Stathis. c. Veronica pulling off Seth's jaw as he transforms.
    • Connections
      Edited into Bryan Ferry: Help Me (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Help Me
      Performed by Bryan Ferry

      Written by Nile Rodgers, Bryan Ferry

      Nile Rodgers and Bryan Ferry appear through the courtesy by Warner Bro. Records

    User reviews420

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    The terrifying "Brudlefly-project"!
    Truly great – but very nasty – update of the classic 1958 sci-fi film with both Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis in the roles of their lives. Technically, this is a remake, but with a genius like David Cronenberg in the director's chair, it's obvious that this isn't anything like the uninspired and irritating remakes that are being released nowadays ("The Amityville Horror", "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"…). Cronenberg's interpretation of this ultimate terror-tale differs greatly from the original. In fact, the only resemblance is the basic premise of a fusion between an obsessive scientist and an ordinary housefly. Goldblum is terrifically cast as the brilliant, but slightly confused mastermind Seth Brudle, whose lifework are "telepods"; funny looking machines capable of transmitting matter through space. Journalist Davis, with whom he has a romantic adventure, closely observes the progress of his work but when he teapot's himself through space, the catastrophe happens. Mentally as well as physically, Brudle undergoes a horrible transformation into a fly and it cannot be stopped. "The Fly" is a very devastating film. Powerful enough, but not exactly pleasant to look at. Like only the greatest directors can pull this off, Cronenberg overwhelms the audience with a sublime mixture drama, misery and repulsiveness. You feel as helpless as the characters themselves and you painfully wait for the unhappy ending to come! The screenplay is filled with genuine metaphors and the romance between Goldblum and Davis is beautifully illustrated. The special effects, mainly created by Chris Walas (who went on directing the 1989-sequel) are definitely still staggering and they don't look the least bit dated by today's standards.
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    FAQ13

    • How long did it take for Seth to transform into Brundlefly?
    • How could had The Fly ended?
    • What would have happened to Seth if he had succeeded in teleporting with Ronnie while she was pregnant with their child?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Muha
    • Filming locations
      • John Anderson Charcoal Broiled Hamburgers, 5270 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • SLM Production Group
      • Brooksfilms
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,456,565
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,007,423
      • Aug 17, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $60,629,159
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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