The Fly is another movie that David Cronenberg played "director-for-hire". Unlike most hired guns he had some input in the final product. The movie updates the 1950's classic giving it an 80's feel and utilizing some of the most vile effects to date. The Fly remake is more of a product of it's time than a true remake. Only a few of the elements from the original film can be found in this one. Cronenberg also takes advantage of the high-tech gore effects and a "liberal" R-rating in this film. … more