The Fly (1986) | Ep 54

The Fly (1986) | Ep 54

From Layers of Film by Layers of Film

February 2, 2026 · 1h 34m · Season 5 · Episode 6

About this episode

Austin and Big T discuss the 1986 body horror film The Fly, exploring its effects, characters, and its place in the 80's horror genre.

Grab a hamburger and join us this month as Austin and Big T talk about the 1986 body horror film, The Fly. Tune in as we discuss the practical effects of the film and dive deep into the characters of Seth and Ronnie. We also explore why we think this film so perfectly captures the 80’s horror genre and what were the most gag-worthy moments of the film for us. We even talk about giving birth to a maggot and what the implications would be for a world where gene splicing and teleportation machines exist. So gather an armful of sweets and listen this month, then join us next month when we discuss the 2004 film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Write into us at layersoffilmpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @layersoffilmpod

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin, Big T

Topics covered

  • body horror
  • practical effects
  • 80's horror genre
  • character analysis
  • gene splicing
  • teleportation

Keywords

  • The Fly
  • body horror
  • practical effects
  • 80's horror
  • gene splicing
  • teleportation
  • Seth
  • Ronnie

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Fly, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

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