Science Fiction
Horror
Drama
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.
Directors
David Hedison
Andre Delambre
Patricia Owens
Helene Delambre
Vincent Price
François Delambre
Herbert Marshall
Insp. Charas
Kathleen Freeman
Emma
Betty Lou Gerson
Nurse Andersone
Charles Herbert
Philippe Delambre
Eugene Borden
Dr. Ejoute (uncredited)
George Calliga
Club Member (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Orderly (uncredited)
Bill Clark
Policeman (uncredited)
Arthur Dulac
French Waiter (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Audience Member (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Club Member (uncredited)
Torben Meyer
Gaston (uncredited)
Sol Murgi
Audience Member (uncredited)
George Nardelli
Detective (uncredited)
Franz Roehn
Police Doctor (uncredited)
Directors
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Review
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**_“Help me, help me”_**
An inventor (David Hedison) creates an amazing teleportation device that leads to horrific problems. Patricia Owens plays his loving wife, Vincent Price his brother and Herbert Marshall an inspector.
"The Fly" (1958) is classic 50’s sci-fi/horror that led to two B&W sequels (1959, 1965) and two remakes in the 80s (1986, 1989). Just so there’s no mistake, this is in full color and was never B&W, as some misremember.
There are naturally dated aspects, but I find it more effective than the gory 1986 remake. Everything builds to the horrifying climax, which is iconic. There’s even some welcome human interest for those who watch closely.
The film runs 1 hour, 34 minutes, and was shot at Fox Studios, Century City, Los Angeles. One source also includes Montréal, Québec, although I can’t figure out what scene(s) that would be.
GRADE: A-/B+
Wuchak15 Jun, 2022
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