Review of Scanners (1981) by Dizz D — 15 May 2009

Weird, thoughtful, and disturbing. I expected nothing less from Cronenberg.

This review of Scanners (1981) was written by Dizz D on 15 May 2009.

Scanners has generally received positive reviews.

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