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The Fly 1986

“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”

★ 7.4/10 · 5,021 votes R HorrorScience Fiction Released
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What is The Fly?

The film "The Fly" is a science fiction horror movie that revolves around a groundbreaking technological achievement. A brilliant and eccentric scientist makes a significant breakthrough in teleportation, a process that allows for the transfer of objects from one location to another.

Type
Film
Year
1986
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Aug 15, 1986
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
SLM Production Group, Brooksfilms
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$60,629,159
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
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Overview

The film "The Fly" is a science fiction horror movie that revolves around a groundbreaking technological achievement. A brilliant and eccentric scientist makes a significant breakthrough in teleportation, a process that allows for the transfer of objects from one location to another. The scientist decides to test this technology on himself, believing it to be a revolutionary innovation. However, his experiment is compromised when an unexpected entity enters the device. This entity is a common housefly that manages to get inside the device, resulting in an unforeseen outcome. The scientist and the housefly become merged, leading to a series of events that unfold as a result of this unusual combination. The film explores the consequences of this scientific breakthrough gone wrong, delving into the themes of science, technology, and the human condition.

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Should you watch it?

“A brilliant scientist's teleportation experiment goes wrong after a housefly enters the device with him.”

Reasons to watch
  • innovative premise
  • compelling character arc
Keep in mind
  • contains intense body horror

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories that explore the consequences of experimental technology.

The film contains significant body horror elements that may be disturbing to some viewers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the movie about?

It follows a scientist who accidentally merges with a housefly during a teleportation experiment.

What genre is this film?

It is a science fiction film.

Who is the main character?

The story centers on a scientist named Seth Brundle.

Does the experiment succeed?

The test results in an unexpected biological fusion between the scientist and an insect.

Is this based on a scientific concept?

The plot centers on the fictional concept of human teleportation technology.