Rent Scanners (1981)

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1h 43min
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Synopsis:
Director David Cronenberg ventures into the realms of science fiction in Scanners - a horrifying story of the supernatural. The action centres around a group of psychics known as "scanners" whoare capable of reading people's minds. Whilst this power could be used for the good of mankind these telepathic misfits also have the uncanny ability to lock into the human nervous system causing their unfortunate victims' heads to explode. When doctorssucceed in recruiting a good "scanner" to go in search of a one who is abusing his powers, the scene is set for a truly mind-blowing experience.
Actors:
, , , , , , Lee Broker, , , , , , , , , Elizabeth Mudry, , , , Ken Umland
Directors:
Producers:
Claude Héroux
Writers:
David Cronenberg
Studio:
Arrow Films
Genres:
Classics, Horror, Thrillers
Collections:
Horror, Top Horror Franchise Films
Countries:
Canada
BBFC:
Release Date:
20/09/1999
Run Time:
103 minutes
Languages:
English DTS 2.0
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.85:1
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
04/12/2013
Run Time:
103 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0, English LPCM Stereo
Subtitles:
English Hard of Hearing
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
  • My Art Keeps Me Sane: Interview with Star Stephen Lack
  • The Eye of Scanners: Interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin
  • The Chaos of Scanners: Interview with Executive Producer Pierre David
  • Exploding Brains and Popping Veins: Interview with Makeup Effects Artist Stephen Dupuis
  • Bad Guy Dane: Interview with Actor Lawrence Dane

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Reviews (2) of Scanners

Head exploding fun - Scanners review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
23/12/2006

From the first scene I loved every minute of this. Classic Sci-Fi Horror. Gory, funny, imaginative stuff with some of the best faces ever pulled in modern cinema. You wont be dissapointed

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

Worth a watch - Scanners review by sb

Spoiler Alert
07/12/2022

Yeh check it out..

Worth having a go..easy to watch - silly but you can still believe it kinda..

Check out his other films as well... 

0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.

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