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The Fly (1986)
The Fly
★ 7.4 253 ratings
大卫·柯南伯格 / David Cronenberg actor: 杰夫·高布伦 / 吉娜·戴维斯 …
other title: La mosca / Fluen …
When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
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May 21, 2025
Yay! For my 100th movie in 2025 I had to choose an old favorite by one of those directors that seem to be one of a kind (although this one has a son that might just be the second of this kind). David Cronenberg's remake of "The Fly" is one of those wierd things where a pretty mainstream "beauty and the beast"-style monster movie starring a couple of pretty mainstream actors (Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis) fuses with usually obscure and relentless body horror where people vomit acid, lose body parts and philosophize about "penetration beyond the veil of the flesh" (not to speak of the piece de resistance; an unfortunately deleted scene featuring both a monkey-cat and self mutilation, that can be found on the bluray).

The story moves on swiftly and before we know it, things are set in motion that cannot be undone (not for lack of trying, though). Unfortunately though, it actually feels a bit rushed. Like Cronenberg starts off just wanting it to be done and over with. And it has it's share of melodrama á la "Frankenstein" or "Hunchback of Notre Dame"; segments that can be interpreted as homages to the original movie from 1958, but also as a whispered apology from the director: "I think this is stupid too. I'm only doing this for the money".

But it's not stupid. It's effective, because it contrasts against the relentless horror of the transformation of Seth Brundle into Brundlefly. The practical effects are as gruesome today as they were in 1986. And speaking of effects it's pretty mindblowing when you realize the wall- and roofcrawling scenes were made more than 15 years prior to Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man"!

All in all, David Cronenberg's "The Fly" is - despite it's flaws - well worth your attention if you're curious about the kind of stuff described above. It's a gateway movie to body horror and a milestone that has served as an inspiration to many others. For example, the "ear"-scene has been emulated by Peter Jackson in "Braindead" ("Dead/Alive") while Neill Blomkamp's "District 9" in essence is an action and sci/fi oriented reimagining of the story where, among other things, the final transformation of Wikus van de Merwe is strikingly similar to the fully transformed Brundlefly.

I can probably not recommend this movie enough.
May 21, 2025 Review A newcomer's gateway movie to body horror - a review of The Fly
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Chappie (2015)
Chappie
★ 6.9 392 ratings
Neill Blomkamp actor: Sharlto Copley / Dev Patel …
other title: 채피 / チャッピー …
Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.
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When Evil Lurks (2023)
When Evil Lurks
★ 6.2 40 ratings
Demián Rugna actor: Ezequiel Rodríguez / Luis Ziembrowski …
other title: 악이 도사리고 있을 때 / Cuando acecha la maldad …
Residents of a small rural town discover that a demon is about to be born among them. They desperately try to escape before the evil is born, but it may be too late.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame
★ 7.8 1984 ratings
Anthony Russo / Joe Russo actor: Robert Downey Jr. / Chris Evans …
other title: 어벤져스: 엔드게임 / アベンジャーズ／エンドゲーム …
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War
★ 7.5 1767 ratings
Anthony Russo / Joe Russo actor: Robert Downey Jr. / Chris Hemsworth …
other title: 复仇者联盟3：无限战争 / 复仇者联盟3：无限之战(港) …
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Avengers: Age of Ultron
★ 6.7 1401 ratings
Joss Whedon actor: Robert Downey Jr. / Chris Hemsworth …
other title: 复仇者联盟2：奥创纪元 / 复仇者联盟2 …
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
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Nightbreed (1990)
Nightbreed
★ 6.5 23 ratings
Clive Barker / 克莱夫·巴克 actor: 克莱格·谢佛 / 安妮·博比 …
other title: 夜行骇传 / 심야의 공포 …
A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.
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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
★ 6.2 16 ratings
史蒂夫·迈纳 actor: 杰米·李·柯蒂斯 / 乔什·哈奈特 …
other title: 月光光心慌慌7 / H20抓鬼节 …
Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.
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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Halloween 5
★ 5.4 16 ratings
Dominique Othenin-Girard actor: 唐纳德·普莱森斯 / 丹妮尔·哈里斯 …
other title: 月光光心慌慌5 / Halloween 5 …
One year later, Michael Myers' traumatized young niece is horrified to discover she has a telepathic bond with her evil uncle... and that he is on the way back to Haddonfield to begin the carnage again.
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Jabberwocky (1977)
Jabberwocky WikiData IMDb TMDB Douban
★ 6.5 6 ratings
特瑞·吉列姆 actor: 迈克尔·帕林 / 哈里·H·考伯特 …
other title: 莫名其妙 / 巨龍怪譚 …
After the death of his father the young cooper 'Dennis Cooper' goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster? A medieval tale with Pythonesque humour.
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Black Panther (2018)
Black Panther
★ 6.3 1302 ratings
瑞恩·库格勒 actor: 查德维克·博斯曼 / 露皮塔·尼永奥 …
other title: 黑豹 / ブラックパンサー …
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
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Handling the Undead (2024)
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★ 5.8 5 ratings
Thea Hvistendahl actor: 雷娜特·赖因斯夫 / 安德斯·丹尼尔森·李 …
other title: Hanteringen av odöda / Håndtering av udøde …
Thousands of deceased Swedes in Stockholm returns to life as zombies. While the government is unsure what to do, Gustav decides to dig up the corpse of his recently buried grandson Elias. Meanwhile, psychic teenager Flora is given the task to return the undead to their eternal slumber by Death itself.
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Alien: Romulus (2024)
Alien: Romulus
★ 7.2 525 ratings
费德里科·阿尔瓦雷斯 actor: Cailee Spaeny / 大卫·琼森 …
other title: 에이리언: 로물루스 / エイリアン：ロムルス …
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
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Prometheus (2012)
Prometheus
★ 7.5 1237 ratings
雷德利·斯科特 actor: 劳米·拉佩斯 / 迈克尔·法斯宾德 …
other title: Prometheus - Dunkle Zeichen / 普罗米修斯 …
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
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Titane (2021)
Titane
★ 6.5 612 ratings
Julia Ducournau actor: Vincent Lindon / Agathe Rousselle …
other title: 티탄 / TITANE/チタン …
故事发生在一座机场，海关检查人员发现了一个鼻青脸肿的年轻人。年轻人声称自己是十年前失踪的孩子Adrien Legrand。对于他的父亲文森特来说，这标志着漫长噩梦的终结，终于把儿子带回了家。与此同时，一系列可怕谋杀案的发生对该地区构成了巨大压力，而汽车展厅里的模特Alexia却具有目标受害者的所有特征。