{"id":70789,"date":"2025-10-13T00:49:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/70789\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T00:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T00:49:08","slug":"paramount-adds-one-of-the-best-horror-movies-ever-made-but-theres-a-surprising-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/70789\/","title":{"rendered":"Paramount+ Adds One of the Best Horror Movies Ever Made \u2014 But There\u2019s a Surprising Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Cronenberg<\/a>\u2019s The Fly<\/a> (1986) has found a new streaming home on Paramount+ just in time for Halloween, though its 1989 sequel did not make the platform\u2019s October lineup. The cult classic body horror follows Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum<\/a>), a brilliant scientist who starts transforming into a fly after a failed teleportation experiment.<\/p>\n

The Fly was one of the most successful horror films of the 1980s and grossed over $60.6 million worldwide. Cronenberg\u2019s remake currently holds a 94% critics\u2019 score and an 83% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a testament to the film\u2019s lasting impact. Fans have long clamored for a 4K release of the sci-fi horror film<\/a> and the restoration has yet to materialize, but The Fly\u2019s continued popularity has ensured its presence across multiple streaming platforms, including Hulu and Disney+, and now, Paramount+. On the other hand, its sequel, The Fly II, is unavailable for streaming or digital purchase in the U.S., and can only be found on DVD or Blu-ray.<\/p>\n

The Fly II, directed by Chris Walas, attempted to pick up where Cronenberg\u2019s film left off. It follows the tragic life of Seth\u2019s son, Martin (Eric Stoltz), who inherits his father\u2019s mutations. The sequel struggled to match the success<\/a> of its predecessor and only grossed $38.9 million worldwide. Despite its 32% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, The Fly II also gained a cult following among fans of the original, and has been appreciated for its dark tone and visceral body horror.<\/a> It’s currently only available to stream on BBox VOD in France.<\/p>\n

Jeff Goldblum Reveals Why He Wanted To Change the Ending of \u2018The Fly\u2019<\/p>\n

In an April 2025 episode of the SmartLess podcast, Goldblum once revealed that he had a \u201cvigorous conversation\u201d with Cronenberg to change the ending of The Fly. The Jurassic Park<\/a> star confessed that he was unhappy with how his character\u2019s transformation was portrayed in the final scenes. According to Goldblum, Seth\u2019s violent behavior toward his love interest, Ronnie Quaife (Geena Davis<\/a>), and their unborn child felt inconsistent with the character that he had portrayed.<\/p>\n

The actor added that he became a \u201cpassionate protector\u201d of Brundle, and argued that the eccentric scientist was not the villain Cronenberg wanted to turn him into. Ultimately, the director went ahead with his vision and delivered one of the most tragic and unforgettable endings in horror film history. Despite the disagreement, Goldblum spoke highly of his collaboration with Cronenberg and described the director as a \u201cbuttoned-up, sweet Canadian\u201d who marches to the beat of his own drum. Goldblum also recalled the grueling process behind his transformation into the fly<\/a>, and noted that it took five hours every day to apply his makeup and prosthetics<\/a>. The actor referred to the experience as \u201carduous but lovely,\u201d and praised the passion and dedication that went into creating his now-iconic look.<\/p>\n

The Fly is now streaming on Paramount+<\/a>. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates!<\/p>\n

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Runtime<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t96 minutes<\/p>\n


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