Cover of Cinefex Magazine November 1986 No. 28 featuring a detailed close-up of the doomed creature from The Fly, showcasing its intricate design and colors.
Contents page of Cinefex Magazine November 1986 No. 28, listing articles including The Fly Papers, Putting Big Trouble into Little China, and Building the Body Electric.
Back cover of Cinefex Magazine November 1986 No. 28 depicting the robotic character Johnny Five from Short Circuit, highlighting its expressive design and features.
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Cover of Cinefex Magazine November 1986 No. 28 featuring a detailed close-up of the doomed creature from The Fly, showcasing its intricate design and colors.Contents page of Cinefex Magazine November 1986 No. 28, listing articles including The Fly Papers, Putting Big Trouble into Little China, and Building the Body Electric.Back cover of Cinefex Magazine November 1986 No. 28 depicting the robotic character Johnny Five from Short Circuit, highlighting its expressive design and features.

Cinefex Magazine November 1986 No. 28 The Fly, Short Circuit VG

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Cinefex Magazine – November 1986 – Issue No. 28 – The Fly, Short Circuit – Very Good, No Label

This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 28, November 1986) offers an in-depth exploration of the artistry and technical innovation behind several iconic films of the mid-1980s. The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor wear along the edges. The copy shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive. Please review all images for confirmation of its condition. Each issue is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.

Contents

  • The Fly Papers – p.4
    Tim Lucas examines David Cronenberg’s reimagining of The Fly. The article covers the film’s transformation from its 1958 origins into a visceral story about genetic fusion gone awry, featuring insights from Cronenberg, special makeup creator Chris Walas, and video effects supervisor Lee Wilson on designing the horrifying yet tragic metamorphosis.

  • Putting Big Trouble into Little China – p.30
    Janine Pourroy profiles the inventive visual effects for John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China. Richard Edlund and Boss Film Corporation delivered a striking mix of makeup, puppetry, opticals, and animation — including mythical spirits, a flying “fleshball,” and dazzling lightning effects — all tailored to the film’s energetic tone.

  • Building the Body Electric – p.50
    Jody Duncan Shay details how director John Badham’s Short Circuit brought Johnny Five to life. With contributions from Eric Allard, Syd Mead, Tony Urbano, and Chuck Gaspar, the article explains how robotics, puppetry, and clever engineering produced a charismatic, fully functional on-screen robot.

Front Cover: The tragic mutant from The Fly.
Back Cover: A Nova robot takes aim in Short Circuit.

A must-have for fans of 1980s science fiction and special effects, this issue of Cinefex captures the creativity and technical mastery behind three landmark productions.

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