The Fly II

The Fly II

Year: 1989

Runtime: 105 min

Language: English

Director: Chris Walas

Sci-FiHorror

In this sci-fi horror thriller, Martin Brundle, an extraordinary orphan, harbors a dark secret: he's the product of a genetic experiment gone wrong. As he matures at an alarming rate, he's torn between his human side and the monstrous force within, threatening to consume him whole.

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Timeline – The Fly II (1989)
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1

Veronica's Struggle

In the aftermath of her husband Seth's teleportation experiments, Veronica Quaife grapples with the profound consequences of his work. She gives birth to a mysterious sac, which matures into a larval form, leading her to raise the infant boy, Martin, under extraordinary circumstances.

2

Martin's Unique Upbringing

Taken in by Anton Bartok, the owner of the company funding Brundle's research, Martin is raised in a sterile environment. As he grows, he develops impressive intellect and extraordinary reflexes, quickly adapting to his clinical surroundings.

Bartok Complex
3

Exploring the Facility

At the age of three, Martin's rapid physical growth allows him to explore the Bartok complex with ease, resembling a ten-year-old. During one such exploratory trip, he discovers a room filled with laboratory animals and forms a bond with a dog held there.

Bartok Complex
4

A Chilling Discovery

Returning that night to feed his newfound canine friend, Martin is struck by the realization that the dog has vanished. His search leads him to an observation area where he witnesses a disastrous teleportation experiment, resulting in both a grotesque mutation of the dog and a serious injury to a scientist.

Observation Area, Bay 17
5

Life Matures Quickly

Two years later, Martin's rapid maturation sees him looking like a 25-year-old on his fifth birthday. Bartok offers him a cozy bungalow, where Martin begins to delve into his father’s Telepods, inspired by videotapes from Veronica showcasing Seth's innovative journey.

Bartok Complex
6

A Fateful Gathering

While working on the Telepods, Martin attends a gathering in the specimens division organized by his colleague Beth Logan. It is here he discovers the fate of the mutated dog, held captive and neglected, leading him to end its suffering in a heartbreaking act of mercy.

Specimens Division
7

A Breakthrough Experiment

Now more determined than ever, Martin realizes the Telepods’ requirement for living tissue and successfully teleports a kitten unharmed, proving the technology's potential. This success solidifies his growing bond with Beth as a romantic relationship begins to develop.

Bartok Complex
8

Confronting His Nature

As Martin's metamorphosis begins, he struggles with his new identity, contemplating a reckless cure that involves exchanging his mutated genes with those of a healthy human. This choice threatens not only his own future but the life of another individual.

9

Uncovering the Truth

Martin discovers Bartok's invasive surveillance of his life, prompting him to investigate further. Sneaking into Bartok's records room reveals a dark history concerning Seth Brundle’s experiments, leading to a confrontation with Bartok about his father's tragic fate.

Bartok's Records Room
10

The Escape Plan

With the realization of his father's sinister plans to exploit his potential, Martin sets in motion an escape from Bartok Industries. Amidst chaos, he installs a virus in the Telepods to protect his existence from Bartok's manipulative intentions.

Bartok Complex
11

Seeking Help

As pressure mounts, Martin turns to Stathis Borans, a trusted friend of Veronica, who confirms that the Telepods are crucial for a potential cure. Their frantic escape faces overwhelming challenges as Martin's transformation accelerates, creating tension in his relationship with Beth.

12

Transformation Begins

With time running short, Martin experiences a horrific transformation into a monstrous state, retreating into a cocoon-like chrysalis. As Bartok manipulates Beth for answers, their hopes of salvation hang by a thread.

13

Final Confrontation

Emerging from his cocoon, Martin races to confront Bartok, forcing him to enter the critical password 'Dad' into the Telepods. This tense moment leads to Martin's return to humanity while Bartok faces a horrific metamorphosis into an insect-like creature.

Bay 17
14

The Bleak Outcome

In the aftermath of the transformation, the grotesquely altered Bartok wanders into the remnants of the once loved dog’s enclosure. Here, he fixates ominously on a housefly, embodying the horrifying legacy of Seth Brundle’s experiments and their tragic consequences.

Dog Enclosure

Last Updated: November 21, 2024 at 11:06

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