The Fly

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The Fly

R

Released Aug 15, 1986

1h 35m

Horror

Sci-Fi

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When scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) completes his teleportation device, he decides to test its abilities on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a housefly slips in during the process, leading to a merger of man and insect. Initially, Brundle appears to have undergone a successful teleportation, but the fly's cells begin to take over his body. As he becomes increasingly fly-like, Brundle's girlfriend (Geena Davis) is horrified as the person she once loved deteriorates into a monster.

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Critics Consensus

David Cronenberg combines his trademark affinity for gore and horror with strongly developed characters, making The Fly a surprisingly affecting tragedy.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

The Fly is a mass-market, horror film masterpeice that is also a work of art.

Dec 6, 2022

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Patrick Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

What makes The Fly such a stunning piece of obsessive film making is the way Cronenberg deftly allows us to identify with his monstrous creation.

Aug 4, 2013

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

Wildly imaginative, gut-wrenchingly scarifying and profoundly primal (not to mention funny), David Cronenberg's The Fly is a movie that whacks you in the solar plexus and leaves you gasping.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 4, 2013

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Howard Waldstein

CBR

Things go from bad to worse, and the climax of the film is as disgusting as it is moving.

Jul 18, 2023

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Nadine Smith

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“Romance” isn’t alway the first word that comes to mind when describing David Cronenberg’s nasty body horror nightmares, but The Fly is nothing if not a deeply loving film.

Oct 27, 2022

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Andy Klein

Los Angeles Reader

Cronenberg has layered the story with so many possible interpretations and resonances that one's head swims.

Aug 12, 2022

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chris h

Great cast,love the script....age old tale of dont play with things you dont understand.Better than any other fly movie byna ton

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/25

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Jade J

WOAH. This film was a roller coaster of emotions—The Fly possibly the best horror film I have ever seen. Not only was it terrifying but also viscerally tragic. The Fly will not only leave you grossed out but also will have your heart and soul touched beyond any expectations. It’s definitely one that you’ll never forget for the rest of your life. 20/10, extra points for the top of the body horror/special effects, having Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis in the cast (and their chemistry), and the Insect Politics Monologue. Jeff Goldblum was snubbed out of an academy award nomination!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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Julian S

Cronenberg’s THE FLY is a tragic, operatic nightmare brought to life—both viscerally shocking and heartbreakingly sad.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Rami A

I found this movie to be very predictable, long, dragged out, and grotesque. The storyline felt formulaic as if it relied heavily on clichés rather than offering anything fresh or innovative. The pacing was frustrating; scenes lingered far too long without adding any real depth or suspense. Additionally, the grotesque elements seemed to overshadow any potential character development, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their outcomes. Overall, it left me feeling disappointed and uninterested, as I had hoped for a more engaging experience.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/22/25

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faraz e

absolute nightmare of a body horror movie. This is definitely serious body horror. If you are scream ish good luck lol.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Wendel L

Direção: Bom Atuação: Ok Roteiro: Bom Caracterização: Bom Soundtrack: Ok

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/22/24

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Synopsis

When scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) completes his teleportation device, he decides to test its abilities on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a housefly slips in during the process, leading to a merger of man and insect. Initially, Brundle appears to have undergone a successful teleportation, but the fly's cells begin to take over his body. As he becomes increasingly fly-like, Brundle's girlfriend (Geena Davis) is horrified as the person she once loved deteriorates into a monster.

Director: David Cronenberg
Producer: Stuart Cornfeld
Screenwriter: David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: SLM Production Group
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.9M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround

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