The Fly

The Fly on VHS. Movie starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson, George Chuvalo, Michael Copeman. Directed by David Cronenberg. 1986.

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From the VHS box:

Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis star in this frightening update of the horror classic in which a man is transformed into an insect.

Seth Brundle is a brilliant scientist who develops a system to transport objects in a matter of seconds. An intellectual hermit, his entire existence takes on new meaning when he falls in love with an attractive journalist who inspires him to correct the system’s last remaining flaw. Yet when he tries it on himself, Seth’s genes and molecules are accidentally fused with those of a fly. At first Seth is elated by the astonishing new physical abilities he’s suddenly gifted with. But soon his excitement turns into a terrifying nightmare as his insect half begins to take over.

Expertly paced by director David Cronenberg and sizzling with superb special effects, The Fly is both a love story and a suspenseful drama masterfully combined as one immensely effective thriller. 96 minutes.

Available as part of a Blu-ray box set: The Fly Collection.

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Fletch

Fletch VHS cover art. Movie starring Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Tim Matheson, Richard Libertini, Joe Don Baker. With M. Emmet Walsh, George Wendt, Geena Davis, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Based on the book by Gregory McDonald. Directed by Michael Ritchie. 1985.

Fletch on VHS. Starring Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Tim Matheson, Richard Libertini, Joe Don Baker. With M. Emmet Walsh, George Wendt, Geena Davis, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Based on the book by Gregory McDonald. Directed by Michael Ritchie. 1985.

From the box:

Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.

Chevy Chase is at his hilarious best in this suspense-packed comedy thriller based on Gregory McDonald’s best-seller. Irwin Fletch, a.k.a. Fletch is an investigative reporter who’s constantly changing his identity. While working on a drug exposé, Fletch attracts the attention of a strange businessman who wants to be killed so his wife will inherit more insurance. The wily Fletch senses a scam, and soon he’s up to his byline in frame-ups, murder, police corruption and forbidden romance. It’ll be the story of the year, if he can stay alive to meet his deadline!

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Cutthroat Island

Cutthroat Island VHS cover art. Movie starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine. With Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide. Directed by Renny Harlin. 1995.

Cutthroat Island on VHS. Starring Geena Davis, Matthew Modine. With Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide. Directed by Renny Harlin. 1995.

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From the Acclaimed Director of Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger

Geena Davis and Matthew Modine deliver a tidal wave of nonstop action and adventure in this swashbuckling saga of ruthless pirates, buried treasure and bloodthirsty betrayal.

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