David Cronenberg’s grisly, tragic remake about a scientist who slowly mutates into a monstrous insect was filmed in Toronto, Canada, whose warehouses and streets built the world of Seth Brundle’s doomed experiment.
Where was The Fly filmed?
The Fly was filmed in Toronto, Canada.
Every The Fly location, explained
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Seth’s lab – Toronto
The scientist’s lab and warehouse used Toronto, Ontario.
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The city streets – Toronto
Street scenes used Toronto, including Kensington Market.
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The hospital
Medical scenes used locations in Toronto.
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The enclosed world
Much of the film’s horror plays out in Seth’s warehouse lab.
Planning a visit
Toronto – the film’s real home – is a vibrant, accessible Canadian city.
The Fly Fun Facts
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Filmed in Toronto Cronenberg’s horror was shot in his home city of Toronto.
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'Be afraid. Be very afraid.' The film’s tagline became famous.
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An Oscar for makeup The grotesque effects won an Academy Award.
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A tragic monster The film treats its mutating hero with real pathos.
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Goldblum stars Jeff Goldblum plays the doomed Seth Brundle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Fly filmed?
In Toronto, Canada.
Is it a remake?
Yes – of the 1958 film of the same name.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Toronto is accessible.
Who directed it?
David Cronenberg.
Who stars in it?
Jeff Goldblum.
