Review of Scanners (1981) by Jaime M — 29 Dec 2008

Pelicula antigua de la cual esperaba mucho mas. aburrida, muy lenta, nada rescatable.

This review of Scanners (1981) was written by Jaime M on 29 Dec 2008.

Scanners has generally received positive reviews.

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