Review of Scanners (1981) by Brad S — 22 Jan 2008

Too cool... was really something else in it's day... wouldn't mind seeing it again...

This review of Scanners (1981) was written by Brad S on 22 Jan 2008.

Scanners has generally received positive reviews.

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

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By Louis M (149) on 08 Dec 2014

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By Harry W (1,900) on 05 Feb 2016

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

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