Review of Scanners (1981) by Kieren G — 10 Aug 2008

Cronenburg + Ironside + dude's head blowing up + Gory makeup and NO CGI = A Hell of a Good Time.

This review of Scanners (1981) was written by Kieren G on 10 Aug 2008.

Scanners has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Harry W (1,900) on 05 Feb 2016

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By Chris H (3,076) on 25 Mar 2018

On a second viewing I enjoyed it far more. More great Cronenberg. The special effects are insanely gorey and cool…

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

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

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By Sanity Assassin ! (607) on 21 Feb 2016

Gore abound and while an interesting concept it is very slow going…

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By Robbie K (147) on 01 Sep 2017

The plot and the acting are a little crappy at times, but ANYTHING Cronenberg makes is a good movie in my book…

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By Louis M (149) on 08 Dec 2014

It was so long time ago that I watched Scanners in a movie theater…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 18 Apr 2015

People making other peoples heads explode!! Every bit as fucked up as it sounds…

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By Josh M (1,729) on 08 Sep 2015

Though the lead could have favorably been switched to Timothy Dalton, the creepy special effects, excellent performance by Ironside, and disturbing…

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