Scanners 1981
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SplatAfter a man with extraordinary, and frighteningly destructive, telepathic abilities is nabbed by agents from a mysterious rogue corporation, he discovers he is far from the only possessor of such strange powers. Some of the other “scanners” have their minds set on world domination, while others are trying to stop them.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Cameron Vale
as Kim Obrist
as Darryl Revok
as Dr. Paul Ruth
as Braedon Keller
as Benjamin Pierce
as Security One
as Trevellyan
as Arno Crostic
as Programmer 1
Director:
Writer:
David Cronenberg
Stars:
Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert A. Silverman, Lee Broker, Mavor Moore, Adam Ludwig, Murray Cruchley,
Genres:
Science Fiction,Horror
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Scanners
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Cameron Vale
as Kim Obrist
as Darryl Revok
as Dr. Paul Ruth
as Braedon Keller
as Benjamin Pierce
as Security One
as Trevellyan
as Arno Crostic
as Programmer 1
as Dieter Tautz
as Killer in Record Store
as Killer in Attic
as Killer in Attic
as Killer in Barn
as Killer in Barn
as Dr. Gatineau
as First Scanner
as Scanner in Attic
as Scanner in Attic
as Scanner in Attic
as Scanner in Attic
as Scanner at Door
as Dr. Frane
as Pregnant Girl
as Woman in Mall
as Security 1 Car Passenger
as Security 1 Car Driver
as Security 2 Car Driver
as Security 2 Car Partner
as Large Man in Mall
as Large Man in Mall
as Hallucinating Guard
as Hallucinating Guard
as Yoga Technician
as Programmer 2
as Programmer 3
as Student
as Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
as Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
as Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
as Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
as Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
as Hazmat-Suit Worker (uncredited)
as Boyfriend (uncredited)
as Doctor in Hall (uncredited)
as Scanner / Security Guard (uncredited)
as Tony (uncredited)
as Security Guard (uncredited)
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