Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, George Chuvalo, Michael Copeman, David Cronenberg, Carol Lazare

A head-buzzing remake of the 1956 sci-fi thriller in which a scientist (Seth Brundle, played by Goldblum) develops matter-transportaing "telepods" and accidentally takes a housefly along for a test ride. Slowly, Seth starts transforming into the insect that has become part of his DNA, and it's a terrifying process to watch (the film won an Oscar for Best Makeup). Among the changes that occur early is his sudden insatiable appetite for sweets. Flyman's inhalation of ice cream and candy is frantic, chaotic, and launches the film's heart-racing horror.

(by Rebecca L. Epstein)