The Fly (1958)

If she looked upon the horror her husband had become...She would scream for the rest of her life!

The Fly (1958) poster

Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.

Director: Kurt Neumann
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Sawtell
Cinematography: Karl Struss
Editing: Merrill G. White
Production: 20th Century Fox, Regal Films
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, English
Budget: $700,000
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences

Keywords

experiment, teleportation, inventor, mutation, hybrid, montreal, canada, scientist, housekeeper, spider web, told in flashback, fly (insect), house fly, animal horror, fly/human hybrid, science laboratory

Trailer

The Fly Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fly about?
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.
Who directed The Fly?
The Fly was directed by Kurt Neumann.
Who stars in The Fly?
The Fly stars David Hedison, Patricia Owens, Vincent Price, Herbert Marshall, Kathleen Freeman, Betty Lou Gerson.
How long is The Fly?
The Fly has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Fly?
The Fly is a Science Fiction, Horror, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Fly?
The Fly had a budget of $700,000.
How much did The Fly gross?
The Fly grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was The Fly produced?
The Fly was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Fly?
The themes of The Fly include: Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences.