Scanners III: The Takeover 1992
“Scanners against scanners... The battle for total control has begun.”
What is Scanners III: The Takeover?
Scanners III: The Takeover is a 1992 Canadian science fiction horror film and the second sequel to the film Scanners, also known as Scanner Force in the UK. Christian Duguay directed the movie, which features a different set of characters from either of the preceding films.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 31, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Studios
- Filmtech, The Image Organization, Lance Entertainment
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Action
- Updated
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Scanners III: The Takeover is a 1992 Canadian science fiction horror film and the second sequel to the film Scanners, also known as Scanner Force in the UK. Christian Duguay directed the movie, which features a different set of characters from either of the preceding films. The R-rated feature has a running time of one hour and thirty-five minutes and was released in the United States on May 14, 1992. The narrative centers on a young scanner equipped with extraordinary telepathic powers who transforms into a lethal killing machine after taking one of her father's experimental drugs. Categorized under the horror, science fiction, and action genres, the production received mixed reviews and is noted as the least successful film in the franchise.
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Is Scanners III: The Takeover worth watching?
Scanners III: The Takeover holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 127 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Scanners III: The Takeover and when was it released?
Scanners III: The Takeover is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1992. Release status: Released.
Who directed Scanners III: The Takeover?
Scanners III: The Takeover was directed by Christian Duguay.
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