
The Fly(1986)
When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.


“It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature... it can be HORRIFYING!”
A mad scientist crosses plants with people, and the results wind up in a sideshow.

Donald Pleasence
Professor Nolter

Tom Baker
Lynch

Brad Harris
Brian Redford

Julie Ege
Hedi

Michael Dunn
Burns

Scott Antony
Tony

Jill Haworth
Lauren

Olga Anthony
Bridget

Eithne Dunne
Nurse

Lisa Collings
Prostitute
The Mutations is a horror, science fiction film released in 1974 exploring themes of experiment, mutant, transformation, exploitation, carnival, plant. Directed by Jack Cardiff, it stars Donald Pleasence, Tom Baker, Brad Harris. A mad scientist crosses plants with people, and the results wind up in a sideshow.
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