Document Type
Paper- Restricted to Campus Access
Publication Date
4-29-2026
Faculty Mentor
Katie Henson
Abstract
This presentation is a critical analysis of David Cronenberg's 1986 film, The Fly. It examines themes of body horror and dysphoria, gender identity and disease through the lens of queer studies.
Recommended Citation
Dake, Bowie, "The Flesh Makes You Crazy: Queer Identity in The Fly (1986)" (2026). English and Creative Writing Presentations. 8.
https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/english_pres/8
Restricted
Available to Ursinus community only.
Comments
Presented as part of the Ursinus College Celebration of Student Achievement (CoSA) held April 29, 2026.
The downloadable file is a PowerPoint slide presentation.