The Fly
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 beings rather than inanimate objects. Seth himself enters the telepod, preparing to transmit himself through the ether -- but he doesn't know that he is sharing the telepod with a tiny housefly.
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Les Carlson
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.
The Fly is that rare species of movie - a remake that far surpasses the original and, quite frankly, all expectations.
David Cronenberg's The Fly is that absolute rarity of the '80s: a film that is at once a pure, personal expression and a superbly successful commercial enterprise.
As a remake, The Fly transcends the original, taking it in new directions and exploring its underutilized potential.
This is a first-rate squealer.
Best Makeup
Academy Awards (1987)
Best Classic Film DVD Release
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films (2006)
David Cronenberg
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival (1987)
Best Make Up Artist
BAFTA Awards (1988)
Best Cinematography in Theatrical Feature
Canadian Society of Cinematographers Awards (1987)
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