USA / UK / Canada,
1986, 96 min
Directed by:
David CronenbergCinematography:
Mark IrwinComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, George Chuvalo, Michael Copeman, David CronenbergVOD (5)
Plots(1)
In this chilling remake of the horror classic, Jeff Goldblum stars as an overly ambitious scientist who accidentally merges with a housefly while conducting a bizarre teleporting experiment. Now his journalist girlfriend (Geena Davis) suddenly finds herself caring for a hideous creature whose insect half gradually begins to take over. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1987 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1988 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1988 - Best Special Visual Effects
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1986 - Jeff Goldblum (Best Actor)
The Saturn Awards
- 2021 - Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection
- 2006 - Best DVD Classic Film Release
- 1987 - Best Horror Film
- 1987 - Jeff Goldblum (Best Actor)
- 1987 - Chris Walas (Best Make-Up)
- 1987 - David Cronenberg (Best Director)
- 1987 - Geena Davis (Best Actress)
- 1987 - Howard Shore (Best Music)
Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival
- 1987 - David Cronenberg (Special Jury Award)