The Fly(1986).Seth Brundle, a brilliant but eccentric scientist attempts to woo investigative journalist Veronica Quaife by offering her a scoop on his latest research in the field of matter transportation, which against all the expectations of the scientific establishment have proved successful. Up to a point. Brundle thinks he has ironed out the last problem when he successfully transports a living creature, but when he attempts to teleport himself a fly enters one of the transmission booths, and Brundle finds he is a changed man. This Science-Gone-Mad film is the source of the quotable quote "Be afraid. Be very afraid." Written byMark Thompson <mrt@oasis.icl.co.uk>... Synopsis The Fly(1986)
Movie Title: The Fly(1986)
Run Time: 96 min
Rating: 7.5 / 10
Genres: Horror |Sci-Fi
Release Date: 15 August 1986 (USA)
Director: David Cronenberg
Writer: George Langelaan (short story),Charles Edward Pogue , more credit ... and other credits
Actor: Jeff Goldblum,Geena Davis,John Getz
It was nice reading the reviews for this film as so many people picked up the real elements of this movie and not just about the horror.
This movie, as most great movies, is a subtle love story, where someone realises they are a burden and maybe even a danger to them, and so make the ultimate sacrifice.
Cronenberg is probably my favourite director as he is able to take unusual film idea and turn it into something intense and believable. As he has evolved he has improved his writing and as a results the stories have become more hidden and more intelligent.
I think the Fly, Deadzone and Videodrome are his best work. His more recent films, Crash and the Naked Lunch have impressed me with his ambition and ability to try something new, but have failed as entertainment.
I can't really put my finger on how Cronenberg is able to create the intensity and atmosphere that he does, even with very obscure subjects, but I would love to see him try some less obscure subjects and make films of the caliber of the Fly again.
Highly recommend – 9/10
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