Movies like The Fly

Key Features:: Body horror, Transformation, Science gone wrong, Teleportation, Genetic mutation, Isolation, Obsession, Decline, Scientific hubris, Practical effects, Tragedy, Romance, Mad scientist, Existential horror, Nudity-moderate, Violence-high
Tone:: serious, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Sci-fi enthusiasts, Fans of body horror, Viewers seeking unsettling narratives
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Dread → Disgust

The Fly

1986-08-15

When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.

Genres

Horror, Science Fiction

Cast

Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, George Chuvalo, Michael Copeman, David Cronenberg, Carol Lazare, Shawn Hewitt

Crew

David Cronenberg, David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue

Rating

★7.4(4759 votes)