The Fly (1986): More Than Just Body Horror? A Theory...

Okay, so I just re-watched "The Fly" (the Cronenberg one, obviously!), and I'm totally buzzing with a thought I wanted to share. We all know it's amazing -- the practical effects are incredible, and Goldblum is just...Goldblum! But I think it's more than just a body horror flick about a dude turning into a fly-man. I think it's a really messed up metaphor for disease, particularly AIDS, which was a huge fear at the time it was made. Think about it: Seth Brundle's transformation is slow, degrading, and ultimately fatal. He's losing control of his body, becoming something monstrous that repulses and scares even Veronica. There's a scene where he's pulling out his teeth, and it's so viscerally gross, but it also feels like he's losing parts of himself, piece by piece. That mirrors the physical wasting away that was common with people suffering from AIDS back then. And his desperate attempts to find a cure, to 'fix' himself, only accelerates the decay. Remember the scene when he tries to merge with Veronica and the other dude? It's like he knows he's infected, and he's trying to spread it, even if unconsciously. The whole 'Brundenfly' isn't just about insects and teleporters, right? It's about fear, loss of control and the disintegration of identity, just like a deases does. I know Cronenberg's said it's about aging and mortality, and I get that, too. But the more I think about it, the more this theory sticks. What do you all think? Am I totally reaching, or does it kinda make sense?