THE FLY (1986) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
First-Time Reaction to The Fly (1986) Body Horror Classic
Discover why watching The Fly induced severe nausea and examine the masterful practical effects that define this iconic '80s horror film.
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- The viewer experienced intense physical nausea due to the extreme practical makeup and gore.
- Jeff Goldblum perfectly portrayed the internal conflict between scientist and insect.
- The ending confirms that the horrifying transformation relied entirely on low-tech, practical effects.
- Veronica Davis handled the dual roles of compassionate partner and terrified victim successfully.
This orientation covers the first-time viewing of The Fly (1986) as the kickoff to the reviewer's annual scary movie season. The discussion highlights the shocking nature of the practical body horror, Goldblum's nuanced performance, and the lasting, sickening visual impact of the film’s climax.
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Top Comments (10)
Cassie from a few years ago never would've made it through this movie. I'm both proud of her and disappointed in what we've done to her. 😂
25:01 "How do people ever eat a meal again?" By regurgitating a corrosive enzyme onto their food, liquifying it, and then sucking it back up...
The way the fly pointed the shotgun at himself..his humanity was still there 😭
*Sees title: "You monsters are making her watch The fly!" *Proceeds to grab popcorn
Legend has it that you can pinpoint the exact moment Cassie regretted creating a YouTube channel in this video.
Wife and I saw this movie on our first date in 1986. I was 19 and she was 17. Must have made a good impression on her, we will celebrate our 37th anniversary in December.
Cassie "I should be fine I watched The Thing. That body horror, right?" An hour later no no no no no no
It is a crime that Jeff Goldblum wasn't even nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in this.
Cassie: He's going to do a fly next! Everyone: Not... exactly
The horror version of Spiderman. Proportional strength of a fly, ability to climb walls. Just mix some DNA. Peter Parker dodged a bullet
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Top Comments (10)
Cassie from a few years ago never would've made it through this movie. I'm both proud of her and disappointed in what we've done to her. 😂
25:01 "How do people ever eat a meal again?" By regurgitating a corrosive enzyme onto their food, liquifying it, and then sucking it back up...
The way the fly pointed the shotgun at himself..his humanity was still there 😭
*Sees title: "You monsters are making her watch The fly!" *Proceeds to grab popcorn
Legend has it that you can pinpoint the exact moment Cassie regretted creating a YouTube channel in this video.
Wife and I saw this movie on our first date in 1986. I was 19 and she was 17. Must have made a good impression on her, we will celebrate our 37th anniversary in December.
Cassie "I should be fine I watched The Thing. That body horror, right?" An hour later no no no no no no
It is a crime that Jeff Goldblum wasn't even nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in this.
Cassie: He's going to do a fly next! Everyone: Not... exactly
The horror version of Spiderman. Proportional strength of a fly, ability to climb walls. Just mix some DNA. Peter Parker dodged a bullet