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By Mike M (2,387) on 16 Mar 2012

Cronenberg's Scanners, while engaging in spurts, ages poorly when viewed in 2012…

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By Bane W (1) on 25 Jan 2012

This is quite slow and hardly paces along at all…

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By Joshua H (844) on 19 Jan 2012

Though the poor script and acting are big problems, the interesting premise, great gore effects, and memorable finale make it definitely worth…

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By Jeff D (723) on 07 Jan 2012

Michael Ironside gives me a headache in a good way. Scanners has one of the top 5 deaths in the history of cinema. Classic stuff…

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By Dustin G (630) on 09 Dec 2011

Interesting premise, some cool gore and related effects, terrible acting for the most part, and ultimately a little too cheesy…

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By David U (652) on 09 Dec 2011

Interesting premise, some cool gore and related effects, terrible acting for the most part, and ultimately a little too cheesy…

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By Cody Y (165) on 10 Nov 2011

Daivd Cronenberg is a tour-de-force, once you seen this movie you will never forget…

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By Ben H (1,875) on 09 Nov 2011

The subtle use of the sound effect of a kettle boiling (whistling) as someone is being scanned, is enough to even allow the audience to feel…

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By Marvin H (105) on 24 Oct 2011

Some pretty terrible acting in this one…

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By Jed D (316) on 12 Aug 2011

David Cronenberg, is one of the most brilliant directors in Hollywood…

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By Jose M (1,677) on 03 Aug 2011

I rather enjoyed this…

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By Kevin H (1,172) on 28 Jul 2011

This film is ridiculously dated, but I give it credit for originality. Also interesting to see Cronenberg's early work…

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By Matt W (1,718) on 15 Jul 2011

Jeremy fuckin' Ironside is Brilliant. Loved the disturbing soundtrack, special effects, and an amazing climax…

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By Coxxie M (339) on 14 Jul 2011

The beginning of David Cronenberg's career makes the second half of Rob Zombie's career look like Quentin Tarantino's career…

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By Cody S (430) on 05 May 2011

Mind Blowing Sci-Fi Classic from Cronenberg…

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By Robert A (771) on 02 May 2011

There is a lot more to this film than just an exploding head…

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By Karl.. 1 (76) on 26 Apr 2011

I remember watching this movie and honestly thought my head was gonna explode..ergh…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 07 Apr 2011

This is another rare film that everybody should see. Michael Ironside is great as the villain. The effects are very realistic…

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By Lorne L (123) on 01 Apr 2011

One of the most shocking and fascinating horror films from the 80's and another Cronenberg classic…

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By Sailormoon797 F (78) on 23 Mar 2011

Classic crazy Cronenberg movie, a must see for fans of his work. If you're not a fan of his you'll probably get confused and frustrated watching it…

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