"The Fly" is an iconic film that combines science fiction, horror and a touch of grotesque, is a remake of a 1958 science fiction film of the same name directed by Kurt Neumann, which in turn was based on the short story by George Langelaan. which follows the story of an eccentric scientist named Seth Brundle, played by Jeff Goldblum.
Brundle invents a teleportation machine, but an unexpected accident with a housefly results in a disastrous genetic fusion. Seth slowly transforms into a grotesque half-human, half-fly creature.
Goldblum is joined by Geena Davis as Veronica "Ronnie" Quaife and John Getz as Stathis Borans.
The film is known for its high-quality makeup and special effects for the time, and for Goldblum's memorable performance. It is also a classic example of how a simple idea can be taken to the extreme.
The film received accolades for its special effects and makeup, and won the Academy Award for Best Makeup in 1987 and its star the Saturn Award for Best Actor.
