"The Fly" is a great film of science fiction. It is incredibly unique and if you don't know anything about the film, you will truly be shocked.
I wonder what it was like to see this film in its first run. Even though I know the ending and what actually happened to this scientist, the film still did scare me. The last scene where the fly is crying for help is one of the scariest scenes in motion picture history.
Everything is good about the film. The acting is very good, especially from Vincent Price and Patricia Owens. The make-up is good too. The human with the fly head is a good make-up. The fly from the sequel is more widely known, but this make-up is better in many ways.
Not only was that last "Help me!" scene scary, but having the scientist walk around with a sheet over his head was too. It was eerie watching him eat his food and all you would hear is a slurping type sound.
"The Fly" is a classic of science fiction for good reason. I much prefer this version to the Jeff Goldblum remake. If you haven't seen it, do so. You will be on the edge of your seat, especially because of the way the film plays out. Not only is it a science fiction film, but it is a sort of murder mystery as well.
B+ I recommend it.
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