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The Fly (1958)
Directed by Kurt Neumann
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Overview
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene Delambre, who tells him that she has just killed her husband, André. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that André invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber during the matter transference.
Rated NR | Length 94 minutes
Actors
David Hedison | Patricia Owens | Vincent Price | Herbert Marshall | Kathleen Freeman | Betty Lou Gerson | Charles Herbert | Eugene Borden | George Calliga | Harry Carter | Bill Clark | Arthur Dulac | Bess Flowers | Herschel Graham | Torben Meyer | Sol Murgi | George Nardelli | Franz Roehn | Charles Tannen
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2011 | Computer | Streaming | Video on Demand | 4 stars |
| (Average) 4 stars |
Viewing Notes
Having seen the Cronenberg remake since it was broadcast on USA Network as a child, I had some idea what to expect of the original: man turns into a fly. I expected cheesy effects and a typical schmaltzy 1950s sci-fi horror script and a lot of screaming. All of that was there in spades, but I didn’t expect the real tragedy of it all.
What could’ve been a typical monster B-movie turns out to be a real thinker with great execution. The writer and director managed to make the opening scene incident still have weighty emotional impact when the movie circles back around at the end. Very few modern movies can achieve that, nevermind the old monster B-movies. The tragedy of this movie sticks with you.
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