The cast of the film "Curse of the Fly" consisted of several talented actors and actresses who brought the story to life on the big screen. The film, released in 1965, was a sequel to the original film "The Fly" and followed the further experiments and mishaps of the Delambre family. Brian Donlevy played the role of Francois Delambre, the head of the family who continued his father's experiments in teleportation. Donlevy brought a sense of authority and determination to the character, as he became more desperate to find a solution to the problems caused by the teleportation device. George Baker portrayed Martin Delambre, the son of Francois and a key character in the film. Baker's performance showcased the internal struggle of Martin as he became a victim of the teleportation experiments.
There are plot holes, and some things seem a bit stupid. It's a decent enough film though, but quite honestly I really don't feel like talking about it much more. This film also got some of the continuity of the trilogy messed up. Ah, I can only recommend this to those who absolutely loved the first one. If you didn't like the first one, or even just thought it was decent, I'd stay far, far away from its two sequels.
Patricia Stanley yum yum yum Carole Gray huye de la institución psiquiátrica donde estaba recluida y conoce a Martin Delambre George Baker , se enamoran, se casan. Anyway this time around there s a couple of scientists on the job, working between London and Montreal and experimenting on various people and animals while all the while loudly exclaiming that they can t take any risks.
Baker's performance showcased the internal struggle of Martin as he became a victim of the teleportation experiments. His portrayal of the character's physical and psychological transformation was captivating and chilling. Carole Gray played the role of Patricia Stanley, Martin's wife.
Curse of the Fly 1965 REVIEW
The original ‘Fly’ films beginning with the 1958 Vincent Price/Al (David) Hedison picture and its 1959 sequel are a touchstone of sorts for me in my genre viewing.
The sequel film Return Of The Fly 1959 was the first film I watched on a local television show called Horror House. The footage of the fly crashing through the glass lab case sparked a conversation with my friends the next day on the bus. I later found out through the pages of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine that the series had a third film that rounded out the story.
Curse Of The Fly 1965 is a horror/science-fiction film by Australian-British director Don Sharp. Unlike the other films in the series that were filmed in the USA, this third instalment was produced in the United Kingdom. Oddly Curse of the Fly 1965 was rarely seen as it was the only entry in the Fly film trilogy that did not receive a video release till 2007, when it was in a boxed set with the original series.
Come Fly With Me
American Robert Lippert, who had a reputation for making cheap films but was never a “stinker”, was producing films in England to take advantage of the Eady Levy. The Eady Levy was a portion of the box office that would be given to the British Film industry making sure it employed UK actors in the cast and crew. To reduce costs, English producer Jack Parsons was used as well as director Don Sharp.
Curse Of The Fly 1965 opens with one of the most artistic openings to a genre film in which broken window glass is hurled at the audience.
Reminiscent of Giallo style, a young woman Pat Stanley (Carole Gray) emerges from the window in slow motion clothed only in underwear.
Stanley runs slowly out in the night towards the gate of what is later revealed to be a hospital.
The sequence is photographed atmospherically in black and white with romantic piano accompaniment. Besides the obvious titillation of the sequence, which is handled tastefully, the opening was a metaphor for a rebirth, an emergence from a cocoon not unlike the life cycle of a fly.
Pat meets Martin Delambre (George Baker), who rescues her and takes her on to a new life. The Delambre family is the Canadian family near Montreal that is developing the matter transporter. The first films of the series highlighted the malfunctions of fusing the human body with an accidental house fly. This is the theme of body horror that Canadian David Cronenberg and his son have explored ad nauseum, including a gory remake of The Fly 1986 followed by a sequel.
A Fly In The Ointment
Curse Of The Fly 1965 takes little continuity from the previous films. The story concerns the perfection of the teleportation unit but also the effect of that experimentation on the Delambre Family.
In a moment with a wonderful gothic look and angles by Don Sharp is a sequence reminiscent of Island Of Lost Souls 1932 and the claustrophobic hall moment in Repulsion 1965. This is when the film shows us mutations of the failed experiments. A female that turned out to be the wife of Martin has a facial disfigurement and a mutated foot. The other is a particularly violent elf-like being who flits around grinning in the dark. The device doesn’t work of course as the world order must be re-established and both pay a terrible price for family secrets and the madness of mutating other people,
Fear Of Flying
British film for some reason felt it had to cast American actors in key roles to get the lucrative box office. Once again we have Brian Donlevy of “Quatermass”, who appears as the ageing Henri Delambre, who still is chasing the mad dream of the transporter.
Donlevy’s performance as the tragic scientist is predictably stilted as this was late in his career. Donlevy was more the voice and face of authority in these pictures having done his best work in film noir’s The Glass Key 1942 and Impact 1949.
George Baker as the younger Delambre is the tragic romantic lead as he switches from a hopeless desperate lover/husband of Pat to a driven scientist with a family secret.
Pat Stanley, Carole Gray delivers probably the best performance of the film, giving a very natural 1960s “Love Child” ambience.
The performances by Asian Burt Kwouk and horribly made up non-Asian Yvette Rees, as servants Tai and Wan try hard but viewed today, are seen as sad cliches. Kwouk had a long career in film and television in all genres. He may be best known as Cato Fong, Peter Sellers fighting manservant in the Pink Panther series.
A low budget does limit the sets used and some of the props, however, Don Sharp does a fine job as he would perfect the art of hiding a set and using effective lighting in his Hammer Films and others.
Curse Of The Fly 1965 works on the level of showing the effect of experimentation on people, later moving to the more traditional rampage and payoff.
Have you seen Curse of the Fly 1965? Tell us about it in the comments section below!
Inspector Ronet arrives at the estate, passing Tai and Wan as they drive away. Patricia awakens in the teleportation chamber but escapes before the transmission sequence is complete. Martin pursues her but starts aging again. Without his serum he quickly dies, sprawled across the front seat of his car. Soon after, Ronet finds him reduced to a skeleton, and he escorts the badly shaken Patricia back into the house.
Gray's performance brought a sense of vulnerability and fear to the character as she discovered the dark secrets of the Delambre family. Her chemistry with George Baker added depth to the storyline and their relationship served as a central conflict in the film. Mary Manson portrayed Mrs. Beaudeshaw, the loyal housekeeper of the Delambre family. Manson's performance added an element of mystery and suspicion to the story, as her character seemed to know more than she let on. Her interactions with the other characters provided key moments of tension and intrigue. The cast of "Curse of the Fly" also included Michael Graham as Inspector Ronet, who played a crucial role in unraveling the mysteries surrounding the Delambre family. Rachel Kempson portrayed Madame Fournier, a psychic who offered guidance to Patricia Stanley in understanding the supernatural occurrences. Overall, the cast of "Curse of the Fly" delivered compelling performances that enhanced the suspense and horror aspects of the film. Through their talents, the characters came to life, captivating audiences and adding depth to the storyline..
Reviews for "Breaking down the characters in "Curae of the Fly"
1. Samantha - 2/5 stars:
I was really excited to watch "Cast of Curae of the Fly" as I had heard great things about it. However, I was left extremely disappointed. The storyline was confusing and seemed to lack depth. The characters were also one-dimensional and unrelatable, making it hard to empathize with them. Overall, I found the movie to be underwhelming and would not recommend it.
2. Brian - 1/5 stars:
"Cast of Curae of the Fly" was a complete waste of my time. The acting was amateurish, and the dialogue felt forced and unbelievable. The special effects were laughably bad, making it difficult to take the film seriously. The plot was also all over the place and lacked coherence. I regret watching this movie and would advise others to stay away.
3. Jessica - 2/5 stars:
I had high hopes for "Cast of Curae of the Fly" based on the trailer, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the movie failed to build any suspense or tension. The ending was also disappointing and left me feeling unsatisfied. While the concept had potential, the execution fell flat, resulting in a mediocre film.
4. Ryan - 3/5 stars:
"Cast of Curae of the Fly" had some interesting elements, but overall, it missed the mark for me. The performances were mediocre, and the dialogue felt cliché and uninspired. The plot had potential, but it was poorly executed, with predictable twists and turns. Additionally, the film dragged on unnecessarily, making it feel longer than it actually was. I wouldn't necessarily discourage others from watching it, but I wouldn't recommend it either.