Here's some buzzy horror movie news for your Tuesday morning. David Cronenberg's seminal 1986 body horror masterpiece, The Fly, is set to be the basis for a universe-expanding spin-off at 20th Century Studios, reminiscent of Nia DaCosta's Candyman. According to Deadline, Nanny filmmaker Nikyatu Jusu is actively developing the project, where she will serve as both writer and director.
As Deadline notes, while plot details for Jusu's film are currently under wraps, "sources stressed that it’s set in the universe of Cronenberg’s film, rather than a straightforward remake." This suggests we're venturing into the Brundleverse! How Jusu's movie will connect to Cronenberg's cult classic remains to be seen, but there are numerous potential paths—especially in today's era of radical scientific experimentation. Will a new generation of Brundle continue the work of Jeff Goldblum's doomed scientist Seth? Could Eric Stoltz's Martin Brundle from The Fly II make an appearance and go a bit Martinfly again? Or will Jusu ignore the sequel and focus on Geena Davis' Veronica grappling with the loss of her mutated lover decades later? The possibilities are virtually endless.
With body horror currently thriving thanks to films like The Substance, Titane, Possessor, and David Cronenberg's own recent Crimes Of The Future, a reimagining of The Fly feels perfectly timed for the current genre moment. Additionally, with Jusu already collaborating on new horror projects with Jordan Peele's MonkeyPaw imprint and planning a direct sequel to George A. Romero's original Night Of The Living Dead, not to mention her penchant for bug-based (specifically arachnid) imagery in Nanny, this seems like a perfect match of artist and art. Only time will tell if The Fly will live up to the hype or disappoint Brundle enthusiasts. But for now, as we eagerly await more details about Jusu's vision and its release date, we're ready to step back into the telepod once more.
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