Scanners (1981)
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- Synopsis
- The title of this David Cronenberg sci-fi horror film refers to a group of people who have telekinetic powers that allow them to read minds and give them the ability to make other people's heads explode....
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- Director(s)
- David Cronenberg
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 103 min.
Critic Reviews
Variety | Staff (Not Credited)Add Critic to Favorites
Scanners offers at least one literally eye-popping moment and another that can only be called mind-blowing.Read the full review
Boston Globe | Jay CarrAdd Critic to Favorites
The film is more interesting as a phenomenon than as a movie. [27 Feb 1981]Read the full review
The New York Times | Vincent CanbyAdd Critic to Favorites
Unfortunately the plot thickens so rapidly and so lumpily that one very soon loses interest in spite of the quite stunning and gory special effects.Read the full review
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