Review of Scanners (1981) by Elaine M — 15 May 2009

Overrated but the idea behind a psychic assassin is fun. The exploding head will forever keep this movie at cult status.

This review of Scanners (1981) was written by Elaine M on 15 May 2009.

Scanners has generally received positive reviews.

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