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Release Date:
15 August 1986 (USA) moreTagline:
Something went wrong in the lab today. Very wrong. morePlot:
A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 5 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(64 articles)
Video: Jeff Goldblum Confirms Own Death (From Worst Previews. 1 July 2009, 6:30 PM, PDT)
Lol: Jeff Goldblum Denies, Then Confirms His Death
(From /Film. 1 July 2009, 10:15 AM, PDT)
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Still Fascinating & Very Disturbing moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Jeff Goldblum | ... | Seth Brundle | |
| Geena Davis | ... | Veronica Quaife | |
| John Getz | ... | Stathis Borans | |
| Joy Boushel | ... | Tawny | |
| Leslie Carlson | ... | Dr. Brent Cheevers (as Les Carlson) | |
| George Chuvalo | ... | Marky | |
| Michael Copeman | ... | 2nd Man in Bar | |
| David Cronenberg | ... | Gynecologist | |
| Carol Lazare | ... | Nurse | |
| Shawn Hewitt | ... | Clerk |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
96 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Finland:K-18 (1986) (cut) | Iceland:16 | Canada:R (Ontario) | Netherlands:16 | Finland:K-16 (cut) (1989) (VHS) | Finland:K-18 (uncut) (2006) (DVD) | Finland:K-18 (cut) (1986) (theatrical) | Ireland:18 | Brazil:14 | Argentina:18 | Chile:18 | France:-12 | Italy:VM14 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:18 | Australia:RFilming Locations:
John Anderson Charcoal Broiled Hamburgers, 5270 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada moreFun Stuff
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Scripted, but never filmed, was a segment meant to have followed the deleted monkey-cat scene: A homeless lady screams after interrupting Brundlefly as he feeds out of an open dumpster. Brundlefly seizes the bag lady and disintegrates her face with his vomit drop. Before he finishes feeding on the woman's corpse, Brundlefly's humanity emerges for a moment; just long enough to contemplate the horror of his sub-human existence. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Seth and Veronica are eating burgers in the restaurant, a man holding a tray can be seen walking past them. A few moments later the same man is seen walking past again. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Seth Brundle: What am I working on? Uhh... I'm working on something that will change the world, and human life as we know it.
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It's been over 20 years since this movie was made, but the special effects are still amazing and the story is an entertaining - and disgusting - as ever! I watch it about every 5-7 years. It's utterly fascinating, but it is so uncomfortable to watch at times I always wonder, as I am viewing it, why I put myself through this each time! The original movie, with Vincent Price, is "dullsville" compared to this re-make.
Things can get really disgusting as Jeff Goldblum ('Seth Brundle") slowly turns into a huge fly. The transformation is very gross in certain spots, and certainly gut-wrenching to witness. You can just feel his girlfriend's anguish and horror as she witnesses Goldblums' incredible physical and mental change. Geena Davis gives a convincing performance in that roles as "Veronica Quiafe."
The story is not just a dumb horror-creature movie, but an intelligent science fiction tale with both leading actors excellent. I don't Davis ever looked prettier, too. John Getz also is good as her magazine boss, "Stathis Borans." Those three characters dominate the film. I can't even remember anyone else in here.
The ending is stunning, almost leaving the first time viewer in shock. In fact, by the nd, this movie will have you emotionally worn out.