The Fly

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:short_story
gptkb:film
gptkb:character
gptkbp:adaptation George Langelaan's short story
gptkbp:adaptation_year gptkb:1986
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:video_games
gptkb:short_story
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
gptkbp:antagonist gptkb:Brundlefly
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:The_Fly_(film)
gptkbp:author gptkb:George_Langelaan
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Makeup
gptkb:0
Best Makeup
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:short_story
gptkbp:box_office $60 million
60 million USD
gptkbp:budget $9 million
9 million USD
gptkbp:character gptkb:Seth_Brundle
gptkb:Veronica_Quaife
gptkb:Stathis_Borans
gptkbp:character_arc gptkb:tragic_figure
gptkbp:character_development tragic
scientific obsession
gptkbp:character_motivation desire for scientific advancement
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:hubris
love vs. ambition
scientist and journalist
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Mark_Irwin
gptkb:Peter_Suschitzky
gptkbp:collection gptkb:The_Best_of_Playboy
gptkbp:color gptkb:Color
gptkb:Eastmancolor
gptkbp:conflict man vs. self
gptkbp:contains body horror
elements of body horror
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
cult classic
gptkbp:cult_status gptkb:true
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:significant
iconic status
considered a classic
inspired parodies
influential horror film
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:depicts isolation
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkbp:director gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkbp:editing Ronald Sanders
gptkbp:editor Ronald Sanders
gptkbp:explores gptkb:identity
human condition
fear of technology
gptkbp:famous_quote Be afraid. Be very afraid.
gptkbp:features teleportation
romantic subplot
gptkbp:features_character gptkb:Seth_Brundle
gptkb:Veronica_Quaife
gptkb:Stathis_Borans
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Saturn_Award
multiple awards
gptkbp:film_debut gptkb:The_Fly_(1958)
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_length 96 minutes
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:Howard_Shore
gptkb:R
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:The_Fly_(franchise)
gptkb:The_Fly_franchise
gptkbp:film_technique gptkb:Annihilation
gptkb:The_Thing
gptkb:Tusk
gptkb:The_Invisible_Man_(2020)
gptkb:The_Human_Centipede
psychological horror
Splice
body horror effects
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Toronto
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:The_Fly_(1986)
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:Playboy
gptkb:Playboy_Magazine
gptkbp:follows gptkb:Seth_Brundle
gptkbp:game_appearance gptkb:The_Fly_(1990)
gptkb:The_Fly_(2000)
gptkbp:genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:horror
Horror
gptkbp:has multiple adaptations
a tragic ending
gptkbp:has_adaptation gptkb:The_Fly_(1958_film)
gptkb:The_Fly_(1986_film)
gptkbp:has_awards multiple film awards
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact gptkb:horror_genre
gptkbp:has_game gptkb:The_Fly_(video_game)
gptkbp:has_genre gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:has_legacy in horror literature
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:true
related products
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:The_Fly_II
The Fly II (1989)
gptkbp:has_symbol insect transformation
gptkbp:has_theme human condition
science and ethics
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:VHS
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Fly
gptkbp:influence body horror genre
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:popular_culture
modern horror films
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Brood
gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:The_Invisible_Man
gptkb:The_Thing
gptkb:Videodrome
gptkb:science_fiction
gptkb:horror_films
body horror
1958 film adaptation
gptkbp:influences gptkb:horror_genre
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Frankenstein
gptkb:The_Metamorphosis
body horror
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:The_Fly_musical_adaptation
gptkb:The_Fly_(comic_book)
gptkb:The_Fly_(novelization)
gptkb:horror_genre
gptkb:The_Fly_(video_game)
gptkb:The_Fly_(1986_film)
gptkb:The_Fly_(musical)
remakes
gptkbp:is a cautionary tale
a classic of science fiction
a story of loss
a work of speculative fiction
a narrative about obsession
a narrative that critiques scientific hubris
a narrative that evokes empathy
a narrative that explores the limits of science
a short story about transformation
a short story that has stood the test of time
a story that blends horror and science fiction
a story that examines consequences
a story that features a tragic hero
a story that has been analyzed in literary studies
a story that has sparked discussions on ethics
a story that questions humanity
a story that raises questions about identity
a tale of unintended consequences
a work that has been referenced in other media
gptkbp:is_a_moment_of transformation into fly
gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for for its themes
gptkbp:is_available_in multiple languages
gptkbp:is_cited_in academic papers
gptkbp:is_considered_as a cautionary tale
classic horror story
gptkbp:is_discussed_in film critiques
gptkbp:is_explored_in psychological analysis
film studies
gptkbp:is_influential_in science fiction genre
gptkbp:is_notable_for its narrative style
its special effects
its moral questions
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:anthology
gptkb:film_franchise
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:is_referenced_in various media
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:Montreal
gptkbp:is_studied_in literary courses
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy cult classic
influential horror film
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Seth_Brundle
gptkb:Veronica_Quaife
gptkb:Stathis_Borans
gptkbp:main_theme gptkb:identity
gptkbp:makeup_artist gptkb:Chris_Walas
gptkbp:motif gptkb:identity
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Howard_Shore
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:Howard_Shore
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
body horror
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:Saturn_Award
gptkb:Hugo_Award
gptkbp:notable_influence Transformation effect
gptkbp:notable_quote Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Help me!
gptkbp:notable_scene teleportation experiment
Brundle's transformation
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:parody gptkb:Family_Guy
gptkb:The_Simpsons
gptkb:The_Fly_(The_Simpsons)
gptkbp:plot A scientist becomes a human/ fly hybrid after an experiment goes wrong.
A scientist transforms into a fly after an experiment goes wrong.
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Jeff_Goldblum
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkbp:presents ethical dilemmas
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:Mel_Brooks
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:1957
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:science_fiction
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Veronica_Quaife
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1986
gptkb:1989
August 15, 1986
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1958
gptkb:1986
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1986
gptkbp:remake gptkb:Eric_Stoltz
gptkb:1986
gptkb:1989
gptkb:Daphne_Zuniga
gptkb:The_Fly_(1958)
gptkb:The_Fly_II
gptkb:The_Fly_(1986)
gptkb:Chris_Walas
gptkbp:runtime 96 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkb:Charles_Edward_Pogue
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkb:Charles_Edward_Pogue
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:The_Fly_II
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Laboratory_Services
gptkb:Toronto
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Laboratory_Services
gptkbp:special_effects gptkb:Chris_Walas
practical effects
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Jeff_Goldblum
gptkb:Geena_Davis
gptkb:John_Getz
gptkbp:symbolism fly
gptkbp:symbolizes human condition
gptkbp:theme gptkb:transformation
gptkbp:themes gptkb:science
gptkb:identity
gptkb:transformation
love
isolation
Science and Ethics
science and ethics
gptkbp:uses scientific experimentation
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:1
gptkbp:writer gptkb:David_Cronenberg
gptkb:Charles_Edward_Pogue
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:George_Langelaan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Island_of_Doctor_Moreau
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3