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Scanners

1981 · 103 min Science Fiction Horror
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

After a man with extraordinary, and frighteningly destructive, telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers. Some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: David Cronenberg

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

Stephen Lack

Stephen Lack

Cameron Vale

Jennifer O'Neill

Jennifer O'Neill

Kim Obrist

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Darryl Revok

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

Dr. Paul Ruth

Lawrence Dane

Lawrence Dane

Braedon Keller

Robert A. Silverman

Robert A. Silverman

Benjamin Pierce

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Lee Broker

Security One

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Mavor Moore

Trevellyan

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Adam Ludwig

Arno Crostic

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Murray Cruchley

Programmer 1

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