Review of Scanners (1981) by Justin B — 26 Sep 2015

Pretty good. Probably the best Cronenberg flick that I've seen.

This review of Scanners (1981) was written by Justin B on 26 Sep 2015.

Scanners has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ross V (116) on 30 Dec 2016

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By Grant S (1,780) on 19 Jan 2015

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By Sanity Assassin ! (607) on 21 Feb 2016

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By Patrick C (750) on 27 Dec 2015

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By Greg W (4,011) on 28 Jan 2017

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By Harry W (1,900) on 05 Feb 2016

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By Charles P (1,784) on 08 Aug 2015

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By Film C (695) on 23 May 2016

Watching this I try to imagine Cronenberg's directing his lead actors: I need you to look as if you're trying to blow somebody's head off…

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By Ernesto C (20) on 08 Mar 2015

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By Brian S (2,291) on 22 Apr 2016

A classic. Special effects are spectacular, even by today's standards…

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