5.2
Is The Fly II worth watching?
39
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (30).
The Fly II
1989·Movie
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A , sci-fi movie: , .
Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults
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Like father. Like son.
Martin Brundle, born of the human/fly, is adopted by his father's place of employment (Bartok Inc.) while the employees simply wait for his mutant chromosomes to come out of their dormant state.
Body HorrorSci-Fi ThrillerGore and Practical EffectsGenetic MutationMad ScienceRevenge StoryVisceral and Disturbing1980s Horror
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Questions about The Fly II
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Is The Fly II a sequel?
- The Fly (1986)
- The Fly II (1989)
Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Fly (1986).
Will The Fly II scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching The Fly II?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
What tropes does The Fly II use?
Mythology GagHappy Ending OverrideResearch, Inc.Pet the DogMercy KillBait-and-SwitchPeople in Rubber SuitsSpiteful SpitScience Hero's Babe AssistantLaser-Guided KarmaOh, Crap!The Sleeplessand 66 more
TV Tropes lists 78 tropes for it, including Mythology Gag, Happy Ending Override, and Research, Inc..