The Fly
1986 film by David Cronenberg
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Summary
The Fly is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,060 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling[3], National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[4]
- Director: David Cronenberg[5]
- Screenwriter: Charles Edward Pogue[6], David Cronenberg[7]
- Composer: Howard Shore[8]
- Genre: horror film[9], science fiction film[10], monster film[11], drama film[12], romance film[13], body horror film[14], science fiction horror film[15], romantic drama film[16], romantic horror film[17], thriller film[18]
- Based on: The Fly[19]
- Followed by: The Fly II[20]
- Cast member: Jeff Goldblum[21], Geena Davis[22], John Getz[23], George Chuvalo[24], David Cronenberg[25]
- Producer: Mel Brooks[26]
- Part of the series: The Fly[27]
- Production company: Brooksfilms[28]
- Director of photography: Mark Irwin[29]
- Original language of film or TV show: English[30]
- Distribution format: video on demand[31]
- Review score: 8.4/10[32], 94%[33], 81/100[34], 7.6/10[35]
- Color: color[36]
- Country of origin: United States[37], Canada[38]
- Publication date: August 15, 1986[39], January 8, 1987[40]
- Characters: Seth Brundle[41]
- Distributed by: MOKÉP[42], Netflix[43]
- Filming location: Toronto[44]
- Main subject: mad scientist[45]
- Film editor: Ronald Sanders[46]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling[47]
- Title: The Fly[48]
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Adaptations and Inspiration
The Fly's after a work by is recorded as George Langelaan[49].
Why It Matters
The Fly has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] It is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
What awards did The Fly receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling[3] and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[4].