The Fly (1986)
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: August 15, 1986
Cast
- Jeff Goldblum - Seth Brundle
- Geena Davis - Veronica Quaife
- John Getz - Stathis Borans
- Joy Boushel - Tawny
- Leslie Carlson - Dr. Cheevers
- George Chuvalo - Marky
- Michael Copeman - 2nd Man in Bar
- David Cronenberg - Gynecologist
- Carol Lazare - Nurse
- Shawn Hewitt - Clerk
Screenplay
- David Cronenberg (Screenplay)
- Charles Edward Pogue (Screenplay)
- George Langelaan (Short Story)
Music: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Mark Irwin
Editing: Ronald Sanders
Production: SLM Production Group, Brooksfilms
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $61M
Original Language: en
Themes
Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Creature and Monster Horror
Keywords
monster, experiment, mutation, toronto, canada, mutant, transformation, halloween, remake, creature, scientist, blunt, bodily dismemberment, psychotic, parasite underneath skin, fly (insect)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fly about?
- When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
- Who directed The Fly?
- The Fly was directed by David Cronenberg.
- Who stars in The Fly?
- The Fly stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, George Chuvalo.
- How long is The Fly?
- The Fly has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Fly?
- The Fly is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Fly?
- The Fly had a budget of $15M.
- How much did The Fly gross?
- The Fly grossed $61M worldwide.
- Where was The Fly produced?
- The Fly was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Fly?
- The themes of The Fly include: Disturbing Body Horror, Body Horror and Body Deformation, Body Mutation and Grotesque Transformation, Body Horror and Grotesque Transformation, Creature and Monster Horror.