Horror Science Fiction The Fly (1986) Collection

The Fly

Name: The Fly
Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1986-01-01
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson

1986Dir. David Cronenberg1h 36m

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Runtime1h 36m

Released1986

Budget$15M

Box office$60.6M

DirectorDavid Cronenberg

About This Movie

David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' (1986) is a masterclass in body horror, exploring themes of transformation and the fragility of humanity. Jeff Goldblum delivers a standout performance as Seth Brundle, capturing the tragic descent into madness with genuine depth. The atmosphere is thick with dread, aided by the unsettling score from Howard Shore. What really sets it apart, though, are the practical effects—just gruesome and spectacular. The makeup by Chris Walas is as raw as it gets, making the transformation sequences both horrific and oddly poignant. It's a film that sticks with you, invoking both sympathy and revulsion, while raising questions about scientific ethics and identity.

Released by 20th Century Fox in 1986.Practical effects by Chris Walas won an Academy Award.Filmed in Toronto, showcasing a gritty urban aesthetic.Jeff Goldblum's performance is one of his career bests.