Transformations of THE FLY

Both "The Fly" are based on same book by George Langelaan, but approaches it with different chronology and different relations. Cronenberg probably has transformed the characters more than Neumann ever did. But most of all he gives the human transformation itself far greater space.

"The Fly 2" seems to have nothing to do with the book, but surely is a good continue from where Cronenberg ended...

Triangle Drama # 88





THE FLY
by David Cronenberg

Canada /USA 1986



most charming character : SETH BRUNDLE THE INVENTOR (Jeff Goldblum)

most crazy character : SETH BRUNDLE THE INVENTED (Jeff Goldblum)

most provoking character : STATHIS BORANS (John Getz)

most honourable character : VERONICA QUAIFE (Geena Davis)

most mystic character : GYNECOLOGIST (David Cronenberg)


5 Characters
6 Scenery
3 Camerawork

5 Thrill
4 Conflict
5 Humour

3 Psychology
4 Philosophy
7 Fantasy

6 Composition
6 Music
7 Concept

= 61








THE FLY 2
by Chris Walas

USA 1989



most charming character : BETH (Daphne Zuniga) The Young Assistent and Friend of Martin

most crazy character : BARTOK (Lee Richardson) The Head of Research Center

most provoking character : SCORBY (Garry Chalk) The Guard

most honourable character : MARTIN (Eric Stoltz*) The Son of Seth & Veronica

most mystic character : JAINWAY (Ann Marie Lee) The Main Assistent of Bartok


* younger Martin's are played by Matthew Moore and Harley Cross


5 Characters
6 Scenery
3 Camerawork

6 Thrill
4 Conflict
2 Humour

3 Psychology
3 Philosophy
6 Fantasy

5 Composition
2 Music
6 Concept

= 51








THE FLY
by Kurt Neumann

USA 1958



most charming character : EMMA THE HOUSEMAID (Kathleen Freeman)

most crazy character : INVENTOR ANDRÉ DELAMBRE (David Hedison)

most provoking character : WIFE HELENE DELAMBRE (Patricia Owens)

most honourable character : BROTHER FRANCOIS DELAMBRE (Vincent Price)

most mystic character : THE FLY WITH WHITE EYES (some fly)


1 Characters
6 Scenery
3 Camerawork

2 Thrill
3 Conflict
4 Humour

1 Psychology
4 Philosophy
5 Fantasy

4 Composition
2 Music
3 Concept

= 38




I now give 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, where 3 is good
and total possible 7 X 12 = 84 never exist(?)





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