The Fly is a 1986 American science-fiction body horror film directed and co-written by David Cronenberg. Produced by Brooksfilms and distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis and John Getz. Loosely based on George Langelaan's 1957 short story of the same name and the 1958 film, The Fly tells of an eccentric scientist who, after one of his experiments goes wrong, slowly turns into a fly-hybrid creature. The score was composed by Howard Shore and the make-up effects were created by Chris Walas, along with makeup artist Stephan Dupuis. The Fly was released on August 15, 1986, to massive acclaim by critics and audiences, with praise mainly regarding the special effects and Goldblum's performance. It grossed $60.6 million at the box office against its nine-million-dollar budget, becoming the largest commercial success of Cronenberg's career. A sequel, directed by Walas, was released in 1989.
The Fly

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A renowned scientist's life is drastically altered when one of his experiments spirals out of control, resulting in his metamorphosis into a towering, part-human, part-insect creature.

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A hybrid creature, born of a scientist's experiment, sets out to overcome his unusual genetic condition, while a powerful corporation tracks his every step, seeking to capitalize on his father's revolutionary discoveries for their own benefit.

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