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 CronenbergPlots(1)
Seth Brundle, a brilliant but eccentric scientist attempts to woo investigative journalist Veronica Quaife by offering her a scoop on his latest research in the field of matter transportation, which against all the expectations of the scientific establishment have proved successful. Up to a point. Brundle thinks he has ironed out the last problem when he successfully transports a living creature, but when he attempts to teleport himself a fly enters one of the transmission booths, and Brundle finds he is a changed man. (official distributor synopsis)
(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)