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The Fly

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
214K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,326
156
Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
Trailer for this remake
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Body HorrorTragedyDramaHorrorSci-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.

  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writers
    • George Langelaan
    • Charles Edward Pogue
    • David Cronenberg
  • Stars
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Geena Davis
    • John Getz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    214K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,326
    156
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writers
      • George Langelaan
      • Charles Edward Pogue
      • David Cronenberg
    • Stars
      • Jeff Goldblum
      • Geena Davis
      • John Getz
    • 485User reviews
    • 207Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos6

    The Fly (1986)
    Trailer 2:05
    The Fly (1986)
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    The Fly (1986)
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    The Fly (1986)
    Is Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' Actually About Filmmaking?
    Clip 4:00
    Is Cronenberg's 'Crimes of the Future' Actually About Filmmaking?
    'The Fly' | Anniversary Mashup
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    'The Fly' | Anniversary Mashup
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    Photos248

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    Top cast12

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    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Seth Brundle
    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • Veronica Quaife
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Stathis Borans
    Joy Boushel
    Joy Boushel
    • Tawny
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Dr. Cheevers
    • (as Les Carlson)
    George Chuvalo
    George Chuvalo
    • Marky
    Michael Copeman
    Michael Copeman
    • 2nd Man in Bar
    David Cronenberg
    David Cronenberg
    • Gynecologist
    Carol Lazare
    • Nurse
    Shawn Hewitt
    • Clerk
    Ann Green
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Typhoon
    Typhoon
    • Baboon
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writers
      • George Langelaan
      • Charles Edward Pogue
      • David Cronenberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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...

      Veronica Quaife: 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.

      Veronica Quaife: 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 The History of the Hands (2016)
    • 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 reviews485

    Featured review
    10/10

    Better than the original and one of the best horror films ever made

    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
    • Derek237
    • Jul 15, 2003
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    FAQ26

    • How long is The Fly?Powered by Alexa
    • How did the fly get into the machine? It only seems to be on the outside of the teleporter when the teleportation takes place.
    • Why was Seth Brundle naked when he teleported himself?
    • Wouldn't the steak and plate become fused together during the teleportation?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La mosca
    • Filming locations
      • Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Seth's lab and vicinity)
    • Production companies
      • SLM Production Group
      • Brooksfilms
      • Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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

    Tech 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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