Review of Scanners (1981) by Dan C — 03 Dec 2013
One of my favorites. Its story and characters are not particularly original, especially the final reveal, but the approach and execution is what elevates it above standard-issue sci-fi of the day. The aesthetics and the details, grafted onto a B-movie mold, make for some stimulating entertainment.
It's a good entry point for Cronenberg, along with A History of Violence. Plus it has one of the all-time gnarliest gore moments, the glorious exploding head.
This review of Scanners (1981) was written by Dan C on 03 Dec 2013.
Scanners has generally received positive reviews.
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