The Fly

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The Fly
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R,1hr 36min
Released:
January 1, 1986
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: Considered fairly gruesome in its day, the original 1958 The Fly looks like Mister Rogers' Neighborhood compared to this 1986 remake. Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis star as Seth Brundle, a self-involved research scientist, and Veronica Quaife, a science-magazine reporter. Inviting Veronica to his lab, Seth prepares to demonstrate his "telepod," which can theoretically transfer matter through space. As they grow closer over the next few weeks, she inadvertently goads Seth into experimenting with human ... Full Synopsis
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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. [14 Aug 1986] Full Review
Metascore
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79
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Seth Brundle
Veronica Quaife
Stathis Borans
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