Apple TVThe Fly (1958)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.5
Overview
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene Delambre, who tells him that she has just killed her husband, André. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that André invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber during the matter transference.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene Delambre, who tells him that she has just killed her husband, André. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that André invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber during the matter transference.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on the tragic consequences of scientific experimentation and individual hubris, lacks a strong inherent political valence, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, reflecting the common practices of its production era. Its narrative centers on a science fiction horror theme without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Fly" (1958) focuses on a scientist's tragic experiment with matter transportation and its horrific consequences. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, which centers on a heterosexual couple and the scientific horror.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1958 film "The Fly" adapts George Langelaan's short story. All major characters, including André Delambre, Hélène Delambre, François Delambre, and Inspector Charas, retain their original genders from the source material.
The 1958 film "The Fly" adapts George Langelaan's short story. The main characters, implied to be white in the source material, are portrayed by white actors in the film. There are no instances of characters established as one race being depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.5
6.2
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