7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Fly (1958)
The Fly (1958)
Overview
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.
Starring Cast
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Detailed Bias Analysis
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 1958 film "The Fly" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot focuses on a scientific experiment gone wrong, resulting in a physical transformation, with no connection to gender identity or transition narratives.
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.
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7.0
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