The Fly 1958 VS The Fly 1986 | A Breakdown & Comparison of The Original & The Remake

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

As far as I am aware, I have seen every sci-fi movie from the 1950's that I thought had a chance of making my 'keeper list'. I believe my two personal favorites from the decade are The War of the Worlds ('53) and The Fly ('58). To me they capture the best of that time period's science fiction, and avoid its ridiculous worst. Of course any modern viewer who is looking for things to mock at will find them, but IMHO in their condescension they are missing a couple great stories with something to say. There are other flicks from that era worth taking in if you're not too sophisticated to enjoy good clean fun: Invaders from Mars (1953), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), and The Time Machine (1960) to name a few. : )

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Hop. That is a mighty fine list of classics there. Some of which I love (and have to rewatch) and a few I still have to check out. Thanks for checking in, have a great weekend.

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater Always great to interact with you, Anthony. A couple more titles I'll throw in, perhaps a cut just below those I mentioned, but worth your time: The Thing from Another World (1951) and Them! (1954)

[@czarnicholasii8573]

My Mom went into labor while watching the 53 war of the worlds, that day I was born.

[@princesmith8008]

@@pnutbutrncrackers I love these classic black and white films, do you have any other suggestions?

[@pnutbutrncrackers]

@@princesmith8008 Hi, Prince. It looks like I mentioned nine films in two posts above (and they're not all black & white), but other than those, hmm ... I'll add The Day the Earth Stood Still ('51), When Worlds Collide ('51), Tarantula ('55), Earth vs. the Flying Saucers ('56), Fiend Without a Face ('58), and I Married a Monster from Outer Space ('58). Others would surely mention Forbidden Planet ('56), which I thought was fine, but not as great as many do. My personal favorites from the sci-fi genre of this era are those mentioned in my first comment. Enjoy!

[@FoxtailCinematics]

The Fly remake is easily one of my favorite hororr movies. The Fly is also a super tragic story.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

As horror, it works brilliantly. Thank for the watch bro. Have a good weekend!

[@idlehour]

RIP Vincent Price

[@governmentcheese8023]

I'm with you. I love both films, but Cronenberg's remake knocked it out of the park. Great work!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks, appreciate the watch & comment! Have a good one.

[@thencasti]

I love the 1958 version with Vincent Price. The climax that sees a housefly with a scientist's head trapped in a spider's web, only able to shriek "Heeeeeelp meeeeeeee!" in a tiny buzz of a voice is very memorable and one of the most recognizable sound bites from movie history. 1958's The Fly was a significant box-office hit, and like many science fiction films of its era has seen many shout outs in pop culture in the decades since. For example, The Simpsons, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, MST3K, Rifftrax, and others have reference The Fly. Even in the movie Beetlejuice, while trapped in the Maitlands' model, catches a fly, which screams "Help me!" as it gets dragged down to be eaten. Good video breakdown and comparison! Keep up the good work.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

THE OG Fly has so many great pop culture references....I forgot about Mike Teavee in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory!

[@suzanneclark7706]

It kinda explains that one scene in Emperor’s New Groove

[@strangemonkey90]

I haven't seen the original since I was a kid. The Cronenberg version is one of the greatest remakes of all time. Magnificent practical effects! Great video!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey SMR thanks you for checking in as always bro. There's a bit in here at about 6:08, its a clip from 'I Was a Teenage Frankenstein', the mask reminded me a bit of yours, though not as awesome as yours of course. Be well man!

[@strangemonkey90]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater You're welcome. Dude! It kinda does. 😆 Same to you, my friend.

[@jermainehaslam5634]

I think the remake blows the original out of the water and awesome dissection of the two! I prefer Cronenberg's remake because I love the way the transformation was done, seeing Seth gradually change through different stages made it more tragic and scary. Also, having Jeff Goldblum as the lead was the icing on top in my opinion, because he is so good at playing scientists in films and he really makes you feel for Seth's predicament and his chemistry with Geena Davis is so endearing and believable.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Jermaine, I agree totally, seeing Seth gradually transform made everything all the more tragic and terrifying. That drawn out change was a must for Cronenberg's version. Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!

[@sailorhms]

I prefer the 1958 version because it has that scene where Andre tried to transport his cat Dandilo through the machine and when the receiver was empty, we could hear it's cries disappear away into the ether, to which he says "Oh....Dandilo" with overwhelming sadness. It's still kinda disturbing even now. Oh and the lady who played Andre's wife is beautiful.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I hear you Alan, the poor pets never have any luck in any of these Fly films. Thanks for watching & commenting by the way. Much appreciated! Happy New Year.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Quite true.

[@davidslavibaste7]

I watched 1958 film yesterday. I thought from first instance that I'dnt like it, but from the second part til the end made me to stay focused and let's be honest, when she uncovered his face and BOOM, there was a fly's head I instantly closed my eyes! AMAZING how this oldie make me feel shivers even if I am only 29

[@djemn18]

Fact: Al Hedison wanted the fly head transformation in the 1958 Fly to be a step-by-step metamorphosis in spite of the huge amount of time he would spend in the makeup chair, but the producers thought it would be too gory.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Whoa, that is awesome - I don't recall reading that trivia from back when I was researching the 58 film. Thanks Classy. I am always glad to hear cool bits like that.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Good to know.

[@blainemullins6285]

I saw the trailer for the remake on the big screen during the previews at age 11 and I couldn’t get it out of my head. I had to see it but it wasn’t until a couple of years later on HBO.

[@HildaDC]

I'm here for it 🙌 glad to see u posting my friend

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeey Hilda, thanks so much for the share! 😎 Hope you are doing well and have a great day.

[@CurlyGirlAtTheMovies]

I’ve never seen the original The Fly movie. The way you describe it actually makes me want to check it out now, it sounds very interesting and quite different from the remake, although still somewhat similar. That scene at the end with the fly in the spider web would probably give me nightmares lol. And I, of course, love the remake. Great video as always

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thank you Curly Girl, much appreciated. The fly in the spider web from what I've seen creeped out many people over the years. Have a good one.

[@MarvelandDC379]

Both the 1958 and 1986 versions have good things about them. I watched the 1986 version first. I'm a huge Vincent Price fan like you so that's a given for the 50s version. Even in a supporting role, he delivers a hell of a performance. I definitely enjoyed the 80s version considering I'm fan of David Cronenberg and Jeff Goldblum. Definitely more gruesome out of the two knowing Mr. Cronenberg's work. If there's one thing I definitely liked about the 1986 Fly is the progressing mutation of Seth and how more gruesome it becomes. I love both versions of the Fly and consider both classics in their own right. Another excellent video and analysis, Anthony!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey wassup Charles, I feel the same way man, both great movies in their own right. The 1986 Fly which shows us every nightmarish step of Seth's progressing mutation was such an interesting (though brutal) thing to watch. In any case, thanks as always for checkign in. 🤜🤛

[@HorrorFlickswithNick]

Incredible video. I could watch hours of breakdowns like this, especially for Cronenberg flicks. I'm embarassed to admit it, but despite The Fly being a top 3 horror movie for me, I've never seen the OG. Gotta change that after this.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey wassup Nick. If you do get to check out the original, it would be cool to hear your thoughts on it. Be well man.

[@rainbowFRIGHT]

I still need to watch the original which I plan on doing when do my subscriber request review of The Fly II (1989). Lol, SO screwed. I was really happy that Cronenberg decided to keep Seth talking till almost the very end, the slow transformation I think was definitely a better choice. The love story in the remake really just puts the movie over the top for me. It's so beautiful and yet tragic. And I too really liked that Cronenberg still gave Pogue writing credit, that's a good man right there. Great video, Fever Dreamland! Really excellent writing!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey wassup Rainbow, thanks for the watch & comment as always. You did an unbelievable job covering the 86 Fly, that was amazing. As I recall, this was your favorite Gina Davis movie too? I'm just happy to have finally gotten around to this....and it only took me 6 months. LoL, have an amazing weekend! : )

[@chriswideman1218]

I like both versions of The Fly (58 and 86) great buildup great scare factors and great climatic endings. I'll tell you a little story about the original 1958 Fly movie. Back in the mid 90s a relative of mine poked fun at me with that infamous ending where the human head fly in the spider web screaming in a eerie high pitched voice "Heeeeellp Meeee!" Before I actually saw The Fly for the very first time in 2010. Along the way before that, A couple of friends of mine even my middle school teacher who shares the same birthday as me used to poke fun and aggravate me with that "Heeeeellp Meeee!" Sound lol. I tell you, I seen that fly screaming in that spider web, I could not get that sound out my brain and it took me a few days to overcome it, but when I watch the part where Vincent Price is about to sit down on the bench in the garden and that huge web and the high pitched squeaky voice came on. I run out the room. That Help Me scene creeped us out, scared us to death, had our skins crawl, and we NEVER forgot that scream after we all watched the 1958 Fly movie once upon a time. I'm 37 and that scene still leaves a high pitched buzzing noise in me.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Chris, yoo are not alone in that feeling. I have heard quite a few people mention how much that moment really got to them. I think I first saw the movie on tv when I was young and I mainly just recall feeling bummed because it's such a horrific end for the poor guy. Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts man, have a good one!

[@chriswideman1218]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater thanks. The high pitched voice Heeeeellp Meeee in its sequel "Return of The Fly" sounded like a 4 year old child more than a horribly sounded "thing". Those kinda things reminds me of a Twilight Zone episode gone wrong and The Twilight Zone/Return of The Fly came out the same year (1959) after The first Fly movie came out.

[@thecarman3693]

I like both versions and would be hard pressed to choose one over the other. But there are two points that few seem to notice about the 1958 version. First, when Andre's brother (VP) is about to walk into the lab where he finds the door locked, one of his guesses as to what his brother has invented is "Flat Screen". Yes, flat screen TV is hinted at back in 1958. I wonder how many in the audiences of that time knew what that was in reference to. But the second point --- and this is an important one --- is that the legal argument to get the wife off from murdering her husband could not possibly work. In the first few minutes we hear the press come down two times. But what's really damning is that in front of witnesses the night watchman also claims he heard the press come down two times; therefore suicide is ruled out. Also Price's claim that the stroke count was off due to him not resetting it would fly in the face of the watchman's testimony. (pun unintended)

[@AtomicSnackBar]

You, sir, are one groovy groovy human fly. This was great. I am a huge fan of the original film. And even still, I learned some great information here. The Fly is also one of my favorite Mandela Effect films. It's surprising how many people swear it was a black and white movie. As to my pick between the two, I'm sure you probably know that one already. Very cool idea for a video. If this ends up a series, The Blob would be a fine choice as well.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

The Blob 50's vs 80's would be awesome! I'll see how well this does and take it from there. I guess maybe people confuse the Fly with the black and white sequels? I know that confused me when I got the box set years back. ha ha. Thanks for swinging in Rob, have a great weekend man!

[@AtomicSnackBar]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater That is a really good point. I never thought about the sequel confusion. And it is strange. I can't think of another example where a sequel to a color film was in black and white.

[@Jones183]

Both are fairly good but I do kinda prefer the remake

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey wassup CCR I hear you, hope you've been well man. Good to hear from you. 🤜 🤛

[@Jones183]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater Anytime man, I'm actually reworking the channel rn for when I return which will most likely be in March

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

@@Jones183 Hey that is awesome to hear. Looking forward to your return bro.

[@THEDOPESHOW_FrankMidnight]

I too am a huge fan of Vincent Price; I feel like they could just film him telling us what he had for breakfast and how he ate it and we'd still be glued to the screen. I love both movies and it's hard to choose between them but I'd guess I'd have to go with the 1986 version. For certain, this is a thought provoking video and top notch content 🤗 love your channel man.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey wassup DS, thank you for stopping by man, yeah it was cool to finally talk a little about Vincent Price or at least a movie with him featured. Have a good weekend. 🤜 🤛

[@spiritsnscreams]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for you to do this. First of all excellent breakdown.. I learned so much. I love Cronenberg’s version but I have yet to see the original. I’m looking forward to watching it now. Great vid Anthony!!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Karen, I would love to hear your take on the OG Fly if you cover that too, thanks for checking in! Have a good weekend. : )

[@melaniemills4505]

I like both versions but I have to say that the 1986 version was pretty well done. The ending of the 1958 version where the hybrid fly-man cries out in a high pitched voice is a bit cheesy. All in all both versions are pretty cool. 😎

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Melanie, yeah that ending in the 58 version certainly leaves an impression, one way or the other. ha ha, thanks for the watch.

[@Galantski]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater It's interesting when old movies like 1958 original are viewed through a 21st-century prism because too often the results are unfairly (if somewhat understandably) skewed in favor of the more modern version. In this case, it's the comically high-pitched voice "Help me!". Okay, but this is an imagining of what it would sound like if a man's vocal cords were shrunk down to fly size. In the context of the time the movie was made, I think it works. What I think makes it less funny is the tone of the voice is similar to the pitch heard when a fly is buzzing around, only with a human voice instead of the buzz.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baPPY5-sds6CnJI I've noticed a failure for younger audiences to grasp the wide gulfs in special effects from then to now. I recall reading a remark about how stupid it was in "It's a Good Life" for Anthony to be making the grownups watch a TV show the observer took to be for kids because it had a couple of claymation dinosaurs fighting. What that person missed out on and what made the scene ten times more terrifying is that he was having them watch REAL dinosaurs fighting because back in the day claymation was how dinosaurs were depicted, it was a state of the art effect at the time (see "The Odyssey of Flight 33"). It's ridiculous to expect Jurassic Park-level (or any) CGI back then.

[@gcaprecap]

Excellent breakdown! Yes both are classic horror films, but I too enjoy the Cronenberg film more. He’s just a next level type of director and his work is always so intriguing. And while I favor the remake, that is not a put down on the OG. That movie is a horror sci-fi classic for a reason. I also love how it shows up in Lucas too 😂 But awesome video, Anthony!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Exploring the Fly remake has definitely made me want to dive into Cronenberg's movies more. Thanks as always for checking in GCap, be well & have a good week bro!

[@gcaprecap]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater if I may…Rabid, Videodrome, Scanners, Crash, Shivers. Good DC works to check out. And hope you have a good week too Anthony!

[@DMovieman]

Hey, Anthony! The Fly remake is one of my favorite horror/sci-fi films. Ironically, it's one I remember when I was a kid in the 90's. I thought Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum were SO excellent in it. Although I hadn't seen the original, I remember my mom showing me "fly glasses" at the Discovery Channel, and mentioning the iconic "Help me, help me!" quote. One tragic aspect of both films to me is that his scientific discovery never reaches the world, much less the unfortunate transformation. You did an EXCELLENT job with this breakdown, Anthony. I always appreciate your content and perspective. 🙏🙏🙏

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey D! That's true, in both cases, the scientific discovery never reaches the world as the story shifts focus to the tragic transformation. However the machines did eventually seem to work, but both guys needed safe guards against contamination. I forget if the sequels went into that idea or not? That "help me, help me" line is one of those quotes embedded in pop culture. Thanks as always for watching & commenting. Be well, stay safe man!

[@lonenut2000]

The first one is a neat piece of nostalgia (as you said, you can't go wrong with Vincent Price), but the 80s version is one of the greatest sci-fi horror films of all time, 2nd only to The Thing (1982), in my opinion...

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Arron thanks for the watch & comment. Agreed totally. The Fly and Thing are two movies I love, I was very happy to talk about them a bit.

[@darthbaggins007]

Good comparison. Like you I like both versions but prefer the remake.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I hear you man, the remake was top-notch, thank you for checking in, be well & have a good weekend. 🤜 🤛

[@LisaLoves]

What a stunning video Anthony. So professional and superbly put together. This was fantastic. I LOVE the remake but haven’t seen the original since I was a child. I definitely prefer the original. It’s just heart-breaking. Goldblum is simply sublime.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Lisa! Sorry I missed your comment but better late than never. Glad you enjoyed the vid & thanks for the kind words. :) Have you seen any of the Fly sequels and if so what did you think of them? Just curious. Be well!

[@NyesBizarreCinema]

Whoa! Excellent video buddy! I went to The Fly School today! I love Vincent Price so much!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Aw thanks Nye, much appreciated! I have been wanting to discuss something Vincent Price related since I started the channel, lol.

[@OMGhappiness]

I remember telling my friend about The Fly and about Vincent Price and the scene where they find the fly with the human head getting eaten by the spider, She was like "What the fuck?? The movie with Jeff Goldblum??" I'm like ".... no??"" Turns out I'd only seen the 58 version and she'd only seen the 86 version. We both agreed that 58 was better and 86 was fucking nasty.

[@TheinterfaceTvSeries]

The Fly remake is a horror masterpiece. The original, though, scarred me as a child with the “help me” scene!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I can see why. I think I caught the original on tv as a kid and that particlar scene was just genuinely creepy. From what I've seen here in the comment sections, many people feel the same.

[@cirespeedreviews]

Such a great comparison between these classics, even though decades apart they both made their audience of the time feel squimish and uneasy while pushing the envelope on progress and science. Great review Anthony 💯💯💯

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Yes agreed totally, the 80's version especially made me uneasy and squeamish. I saw it when I was probably too young, I had a whole part about watching it when I was a kid, but the vid was running so long so I removed it, but all the same, thanks for the watch bro. Be well & have a good weekend.

[@cirespeedreviews]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater thanks bro.. you as well ✌️

[@ManofMoviesPod]

These are another pair of films I guess you could add on top of my “haven’t seen yet” list but either way you knocked it out of the park, Ant! The more tragic ending of the remake does influence me to watch that one first though. Great analysis, bro!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey wassup Jon, yeah I think you may dig the 80's version, its pretty grim but a solid story and impressive FX. Thank you for the watch & comment.

[@FanZceneVids]

This was a treat of a video, thank you for this. I love both these movies and I always site the 80s Fly and The Thing as how to do remakes. Croneberg is such a class act, loved how he shared story credit. I'm with you on the ratings of these films. Dang now I'm going to have to watch my Fly boxset. Hope all is well 🤘

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

No doubt man, crack that Fly boxset open & enjoy. Also, I agree, the 80s Fly and The 80's Thing are exactly how to do remakes.

[@millerman9991]

Wow what a phenomenal review. Probably one of the best reviews I've ever seen for the original fly and it remake. I am a huge fan of the original fly but I have to admit that David Cronenberg remake is something truly special. It would feature in my top 5 greatest remakes of all time. As for the sequels to the original and the remake that's another thing altogether. Thanks again Anthony for sharing your thoughts on both these movies. You really have a talent for this my friend

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Keith! Great to hear from you! I think from the comments I've seen that pretty much seems to be how most feel, myself included. Thanks for the watch & I appreciate the kind words. Have a great week!

[@hamsandwich6685]

Just remember seeing the climactic scene of the original fly in 1989's little monsters with Fred savage and Howie Mandel.

[@gargantuaism]

The remake is terrific but the original 1958 version is far more disturbing and shocking. It really is a masterpiece of horror. That "help me" ending is the perfect way to end this movie. it's just so bizarre and sad and disturbing all at the same time.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I hear you. The 'help me' scene still feels so disturbing. Just the idea of ending up in that horrific state. Thanks for the watch & comment gargantuaism, have a good one!

[@neildelaguila5575]

I grow up with the remake, also watched the original, I liked it too, however remake is far superior.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

The remake is just on another level, I love it too. Thanks for watching Neil.

[@dragonfye1]

I’ve had this on my list of ‘need to see retro movies’ for a few years now…every halloween season i tell myself its time to get my head out of my butt and watch it. The problem is, WHICH VERSION DO I WATCH!? Both the version from the 1950’s and the version from the 1980’s are rated VERY HIGHLY no matter what website or online shop I visit, and the couple of times I’ve asked for advice from other movie lovers, i NEVER GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER. maybe I should just give up and see BOTH. 😅

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Dragonriderfye1. Both is the way to go! Especially if you have the time for a fun marathon watch a few nights. With Halloween coming up, I think these movies are great picks.

[@splashwithariel]

Impressive! Your always so informative and the clips you add in are always so good to see. Makes you want to watch the movie.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Ariel, thanks for the watch! Glad you enjoyed it! Have a good weekend. : )

[@OldAFReviewers]

YOOOOOO ANT BROOOOOO 👊👊👊 BOOOOM 👊👊👊 As you know I'm not a massive fan of the golden oldies but the 80s fly, and even fly 2 (although not a patch on its predecessor) is a work of art. Great vid as always my man, stay grinding 🤜🤛

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Ricky, how have you been man? The Fly 2 elevator scene and the melting bit still haunts my dreams. I saw that one when I way too young. The first Fly was gory as heck, then the 2nd one came along and said "hold my beer".

[@OldAFReviewers]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater 🤣😂🤣😂 yep, but the 2nd deffo didn't capture, or have the same heart as the original. I'm back on the tube next week man, working on some stuff right now 🤜🤛

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

@@OldAFReviewers I do not trust my notifications, so I find myself just randomly checking into your spot for your newest vid bro. Great to hear you have something new in the works. 🤜🤛

[@MoreMovies4u]

Great video and edit, as always. Loved this one dude!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Much thanks, very glad to hear it! Be well & have a good one!

[@Nerdtendo6366]

My favorite part of the remake is that the ending is different. I’m a major arachnophobe so I’ll be staying clear of the OG movie for that reason, but I don’t have to with the remake :)

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Ha ha I hear you. That's exactly how I feel about cockroaches and there was a segment in CreepShow that was a rough watch. Thanks Nerdtendo, be well!

[@khoffday3054]

I watched the 86 Fly about a month ago on HBOMAX and was gushing about how much I loved it from the body horror to the tragic love story to the acting and a couple weeks later we went to the mall and she got me a box set of every fly movie on blu ray. I finally got around to watching the original last night and I loved it but I still love the 86 one more. It could honestly just be because we don’t see Andre transform (all I want is to see him go in normal and see him come out with a fly head I don’t need them to give him fly makeup for a day Wolfman style) and I felt the catching the fly scene was boring and dragged on a little but it’s still a top 10 black and white horror film for me up there with Psycho and the first two Frankensteins

[@laustcawz2089]

"The Fly" (1958) is in color. Its 2 sequels are in b&w.

[@nossagenrecult9781]

Hey great reviews and breakdowns of these flicks! Lots cool info in there too. I’m a big fan of the 1958 original and really like a lot of those old 50’s sci fi films. The Fly being amongst the best. But the Cronenberg remake is just outstanding! A truly amazing movie! A real favourite! 👍🏻

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey great to hear from you NossaGenreCult. Both of these were a pleasure to talk about. It easily could have been like a 1 hour vid, lol. Anyway, have a good weekend.

[@zachlowenstein4658]

Great video, love your analysis!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you Zach.

[@GetMeMore]

Very cool comparison. I knew the Goldblum version was a remake. However I have never seen a comparison video. Cronenbergs version is so burned in my brain as 'the real deal'

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Gin! It is burned in my brain for all of those hand and foot melting scenes too, lol. Thanks for the watch my friend, have a great weekend.

[@PoppingThePopcorn]

Great video Anthony! Iove how you compare both movies. You're doing an amazing job. I have not seen the original The Fly. I only seen the one with Jeff Goldblum. I can't wait to check the original. Have an amazing week.💜💜

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thanks so much Katie! If you ever check out the OG, I would love to hear your thoughts on it. Have a good weekend!

[@PoppingThePopcorn]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater You're so very welcome my friend. If Find it I will definitely do review on it. Have an amazing weekend 💚💚

[@michellelovesanimals2237]

Who else saw this as a small child & it traumatized for life 😁😭

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

I hear you. The original had the spiderweb scene and the remake had many scenes that could be tough to sit through.

[@SydneyVolpe]

Incredible video Anthony!! This is so cool, and your breakdown is insightful and engaging as always. I haven’t seen the original, but I’d love to watch it soon. I’m a huge fan of older sci fi horror. I just bought The Blob criterion and am going to watch that soon too!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Sydney! Great to hear from you & thanks for watching. If you ever do a review of either Blob movie, I will be FIRST to check it out. Thanks for the watch, be well & have a great week ahead!

[@cornwallparanormalresearch2378]

Thumbs up keep up the good work

[@laustcawz2089]

I prefer the original. What ruins the remake for me is the way it ends--the last few scenes. It just begins to feel laughable (part-telepod?). The remake does have some good ideas & might've been more passable if it hadn't gotten so ridiculous at the end. I guess what's ironic is that Vincent Price & Herbert Marshall had a tough time getting an acceptable take of that climactic scene at the end of the original, with them staring at the spider web. Apparently, they kept breaking up into laughs. They finally got a good take &, as a viewer, I never found it funny or silly at all. Guess you had to be there. Anyhow, thanks for a fair & even assessment of both versions.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Laust, thanks so much for the watch & comment. When I was researching the original Fly I saw that account about Vincent Price and Herbert Marshall being unable to make it through the take. Most people who I've seen speak on that iconic scene found it to be disturbing. Anyway, be well!

[@SciFirstMovieTalk]

Absolutely amazing! Totally loved this! Must must check out the original Fly at some point - something I still have to do - but absolutely love the remake - it`s a classic in it`s own right! :) Terrifying!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeey SciFirst! I would recommend the original Fly trilogy, the first is the best, I'd love to hear you thoughts one day. Have a good weekend man!

[@SciFirstMovieTalk]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater Thanks! Yeah, I`ll add them to my list! Always wondered what they were like but never really got around to finding out!

[@VasManHorrorLivesMatter]

Fantastic review and breakdown Anthony. The fly and the remake are both belters. I think the 80's one is better but the original is more entertaining and fun. The 'yuk' factor alone stops me from watching the The Fly 86' that often. Shame Cronenberg so readily abandoned the genre in the 90's. Take care bro👍🏼👊🏼.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Heeeey wassup Vas! Thanks for checking in bro. I hear you about the gore factor in the 80's version. In that sense, the 50's version is the one to revisit. Have a good weekend!

[@Sleepster1999]

Both classics

[@louisarosenvinge1570]

I've watched the original film from 1958 the other week which I thought was a brilliant movie but also pretty terrifying and emotionally distressing especially the part where the fly with the human head stuck on the web getting eaten by a spider and screaming with a freaky high pitched voice "Help Me!" I know it terrified a lot of people who have seen it but for me, it really fucked me up even as a 21 year old adult. I couldn't sleep until like 3am as I was worried I was gonna have nightmares about it but luckily I didn't. Then more recently, I've just watched the 1986 version today with Jeff Goldblum and I really enjoyed it, one of the best sci-fi horror movies I've ever seen! Now that I've seen both of them, I have come to the conclusion that I most definitely prefer the remake from 1986 because compare to the original, the remake seems less terrifying and has more tragedy than just terrifying effects in my opinion, I know some people might disagree with me and that's fine. But I do like the 1986 film better because they had special effects which I really love with the fly transformation and the story was emotionally gripping. I did enjoy the 58 version, it's just that some 50s horror films don't fit well for me, I'm more of an 80s kind of person with the remake. 80s horror is the best for me.

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Louisa thanks for the watch & comment. Believe me, you are certainly not the only one who feels that way about the infamous human head on the fly ending. It's creepy. I'm also more of an 80s kind of person too overall, there's so much nostalgia there for me. Anyway, be well and have a good week ahead.

[@vernonbolinger9488]

Cronenbergs version is ok but like most post 1980 science fiction and horror relies to much on blood and gore and special effects to keep you interested.

[@Vindix007]

The Fly (1986) is much superior than The Fly (1958). One of the few good movie remakes ever made.

[@007GoldenLion]

I would have helped the 1958 fly instead of killing it with a rock.

[@TheMovieMassacreShow]

Dude that was a fantastic episode :) I adore the remake, it's such a powerful and depressing story, the practical effects blow My mind. I've never seen the original but I need to change that :)

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey MMS! Yeah I recommend the OG too, I know I discuss it here, but there's still so much to enjoy and appreciate when it comes to that classic. It does not top the brilliance of the remake but it is worth a view. Thanks for the watch & have a good weekend bro.

[@shayna0024]

Thanks!

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thank you Shayna! I appreciate that!

[@terencemiguana]

It was nice listening to this. Ha ha ha ha! Hope you are well brother

[@mama_monster_87]

Great comparison video with added info. I absolutely love the remake! 🙌🏾

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Mama Monster, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the watch! The remake is right up there with The Thing in terms of quality. Have a good weekend. : )

[@mama_monster_87]

@@FeverDreamlandTheater I totally agree! I hope you have a good weekend as well. 🙌🏾

[@chrisc3616]

You should do the same thing for The Thing please

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Chris! I dig that idea. In my review of Carpenter's 'The Thing' I discussed the original 'The Thing From Another World' a little bit and the 1938 novella 'Who Goes There?' by John W. Campbell. But at the time my voice was a mess so I mainly focused on the 80's adaptation. That said, I always did want to compare and contrast the original movie and include some of the fun trivia related to The Thing movies in a separate vid, so that's in my plans! Much thanks for watching, be well & have a good week ahead!

[@thecarman3693]

@@FeverDreamlandTheaterWhen and if you do a critique of the original "The Thing from Another World" (which is the correct full title) I always thought it strange that the notion of the creature at large is never considered an escaped specimen that the pilot or crew of the crashed ship picked up for examination, and not the super-intelligent builder of the craft itself. That would even explain why the ship crashed --- the creature broke out of its containment and killed the crew.

[@SaraahMode]

Wow, so amazing, i love it ! I like it ! 🧡

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Thank you Sarah!

[@jonsmith848]

Love the Breakdown 💩🕷

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Hey Jon, thanks for the watching. Much appreciated. Have a good one!

[@JYDY-if5rf]

Kingpin hires Bullseye to capture Princess Morbucks to have her executed after succeeding kingpin orders Bullseye to toss princess in a disintegrator unit, unbeknownst to them a common housefly that’s been on princess flew inside the chamber with her when it was activated The process results a malfunction instead of getting vaporized it intermingled their molecules and cross mutated princess into a giant humanoid mutant fly creature

[@tomwellman4500]

The 1958 version is better.

[@joeclark1621]

Probably as a movie but in terms of the make up, The fly 1986 is quite better and I mean even by respect to the standards of the days.

[@mralapenosarespicy]

You can say what you want but I’m sorry these movies from the 50’s just don’t hold up, they are silly and anything but scary. I’m not saying this as a young kid I’m saying it as a 40 year old dude, they are all just laughable now

[@FeverDreamlandTheater]

Fair enough man, I hear you, they are not for everyone. All the same, I appreciate the watch & comment. Be well!