Scanners
Book • 1980
Scanners is a 1981 science fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg.
The film revolves around 'scanners,' people with powerful telepathic and telekinetic abilities.
These scanners can not only read minds but also inflict severe physical damage on others.
The story follows Cameron Vale, a scanner tasked with stopping a rogue scanner, Darryl Revok, who is leading a violent group of scanners aiming to overthrow the corporation that seeks to control them.
The film is known for its graphic special effects, particularly the iconic exploding head scene.
'Scanners' explores themes of corporate exploitation, government control, and the dangers of unchecked psychic power.
The film revolves around 'scanners,' people with powerful telepathic and telekinetic abilities.
These scanners can not only read minds but also inflict severe physical damage on others.
The story follows Cameron Vale, a scanner tasked with stopping a rogue scanner, Darryl Revok, who is leading a violent group of scanners aiming to overthrow the corporation that seeks to control them.
The film is known for its graphic special effects, particularly the iconic exploding head scene.
'Scanners' explores themes of corporate exploitation, government control, and the dangers of unchecked psychic power.
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