Scanners

Name: Scanners
Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1981
Duration: 1 h 43 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane

10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.

19811h 43m6.7(1,391 votes)

Science FictionHorror

Synopsis

A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.

Scanners (1981) is a science fiction and horror film directed by David Cronenberg. It stars Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, and Michael Ironside. The film runs for 1 hour 43 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,391 votes.

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Director

David Cronenberg

Cast

Stephen Lack

Cameron Vale

Jennifer O'Neill

Kim Obrist

Michael Ironside

Darryl Revok

Patrick McGoohan

Dr. Paul Ruth

Lawrence Dane

Braedon Keller

Robert A. Silverman

Benjamin Pierce

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Who stars in Scanners?

Scanners stars Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, and Patrick McGoohan, and was directed by David Cronenberg.

How long is Scanners?

Scanners has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes.

When did Scanners come out?

Scanners was released in 1981.

What genre is Scanners?

Scanners is a science fiction and horror film.

Is Scanners worth watching?

Scanners holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.