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The Fly turns 40: Why it's still horror's greatest tragedy

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Show Notes

David Cronenberg's The Fly turns 40 this August, and we're revisiting one of the greatest, and most disturbing, body horror films ever made.

This week, the Bloody Good Horror crew discusses Jeff Goldblum's unforgettable performance, the film's practical effects, its themes of aging and mortality, and why The Fly continues to influence horror nearly four decades after its release.

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