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  • 1989
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 1989
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary The almost-human son of "Brundlefly" searches for a cure to his mutated genes while being monitored by a nefarious corporation that wishes to continue his father's experiments.

Directed By: Chris Walas

Written By: Mick Garris, Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, Frank Darabont, George Langelaan

  • 1989
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 1989
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m

The Fly II

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
36
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 15 User Ratings
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Summary The almost-human son of "Brundlefly" searches for a cure to his mutated genes while being monitored by a nefarious corporation that wishes to continue his father's experiments.

Directed By: Chris Walas

Written By: Mick Garris, Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, Frank Darabont, George Langelaan

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
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7% Positive
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40% Mixed
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53% Negative
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63
The original dealt with a collision of intellect, destiny and the soul, this sequel is content to limit its concern to survival. Darwin might not approve. [16 Feb 1989, p.2C]
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Whilst this fly is not as tightly scripted or keenly directed as its parent, it does have pace, breathless tension and the sort of gross-out effects that rules out kebabs for some time after the credits have rolled.
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Martin zips from boyhood to manhood in a ridiculously short period, and in no time at all is getting it together with Beth Logan (Zuniga), who doesn't know about his dad being a creepy-crawly. But when Martin's skin starts falling off, she begins to suspect that it's more than just a case for Clearasil, and resolves to help her loved one sort out his confused chromosomes - too late to avoid the onslaught of latex and squishy special effects for which we've all been waiting, and which is indeed the movie's only interesting commodity. Other than that, it's standard directionless fare.
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38
There is nothing in Walas' directorial style to raise the movie above the level of a routine gross-out horror movie. Good makeup, though. [19 Feb 1989, p.14H]
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38
If heavy gore is your kind of entertainment, you'll get a buzz out of The Fly II. But be warned -- don't take a squeamish date. [13 Feb 1989, p.C7]
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25
The Fly II has virtually no surprises, unless you think of the revolting transformations and gruesome deaths as somehow revelatory. [17 Feb 1989, p.10]
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25
This sequel to David Cronenberg's masterful 1986 remake is uninspired, uninvolving, and wholly unnecessary.
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Production Company Brooksfilms, Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA)
Release Date Feb 10, 1989
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline Be Afraid, Be Very, Very Afraid.
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Awards

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 3 Nominations

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