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Scanners 1981

“10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.”

★ 6.7/10 R Science FictionHorror Released
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What is Scanners?

Scanners is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Horror.

Type
Film
Year
1981
Status
Released
Runtime
103 minutes
Release date
Jan 14, 1981
Studios
Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Montreal Trust Company of Canada
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
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78 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Science Fiction #Horror

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Scanners is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Montreal Trust Company of Canada. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A scientist trains a telepathic man to stop a dangerous psychic waging war.”

Reasons to watch
  • features telepathic abilities
  • directed by David Cronenberg
Keep in mind
  • contains dark themes
  • features frightening concepts

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction and horror films about telepathic abilities.

The film contains science fiction and horror elements with a rated R classification.

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What is the release year of the film?

The film was released in 1981.

What genre is the film classified as?

It is classified as science fiction and horror.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What special ability do the characters have?

Characters possess an advanced telepathic ability called scanning.

Who is the director associated with the film?

David Cronenberg is associated with the film.

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