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The Fly
1958 94 min United States of America 16+
★7.3
Science Fiction, Horror, Drama
Director: Kurt Neumann
🎭 Based on
«The Fly»
byGeorge Langelaan
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Description
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.
Budget:
$700,000
Worldwide:
$3M
Starring
David Hedison
Actor
Patricia Owens
Actor
Vincent Price
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Kurt Neumann’s 1958 adaptation of The Fly is widely regarded as a classic of its era, noted for its successful blend of detective mystery, domestic drama, and science fiction. While some viewers criticize its dated technical effects and melodramatic tone, others praise its ability to build psychological tension and emotional weight that remains effective despite its age.
| Screenplay | The structural approach of beginning with a climactic murder mystery effectively builds anticipation and drives the narrative forward. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a compelling domestic drama, juxtaposing a stable 1950s household against the intrusive, grotesque horror of the scientific experiment. | |
| Acting | Vincent Price's performance is a highlight, with his expressive acting conveying an awareness of the film's inherent absurdity while maintaining dramatic gravity. | |
| Ending | The ending—specifically the final encounter with the creature—is widely considered an iconic, lingering, and emotionally resonant moment of horror. | |
| Pacing | Views on the film's pacing and tone are divided; some find the slow-burn, melodramatic focus on human relationships deeply tragic, while others perceive it as archaic, sugary, or lacking in consistent horror tension. | |
| Production | Opinions on the technical quality are split; informed viewers admire the craft and psychological discomfort produced by the practical effects, whereas others find them outdated, comical, or less effective than modern alternatives. |