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Scanners

Scanners

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

After 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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Scanners
  • Genres: Science Fiction, Horror
  • Release Date: 1981-01-14
  • Runtime: 103 minutes
  • Rating: 6.719/10 (1297 votes)
  • Budget: $4,100,000
  • Revenue: $14,225,876
  • Production Companies: Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Montreal Trust Company of Canada
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.4856
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Stephen Lack

Stephen Lack

as Cameron Vale

Jennifer O'Neill

Jennifer O'Neill

as Kim Obrist

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

as Darryl Revok

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

as Dr. Paul Ruth

Lawrence Dane

Lawrence Dane

as Braedon Keller

Robert A. Silverman

Robert A. Silverman

as Benjamin Pierce

Lee Broker

Lee Broker

as Security One

Mavor Moore

Mavor Moore

as Trevellyan

Adam Ludwig

Adam Ludwig

as Arno Crostic

Murray Cruchley

Murray Cruchley

as Programmer 1

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Trailers & Clips

Scanners (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

SCANNERS WAY CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS

Exploding Brains and Popping Veins STEPHAN DUPUIS

Scanners (1981) US trailer

Mick Garris on Scanners

External Links

Keywords

mind controltelepathyparanormal phenomenatelekinesismurderpsychic powermind readingscientistexploding headdrugs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scanners?â–Ľ

Scanners is a Science Fiction, Horror movie directed by . It was released on 1981-01-14.

Who are the main actors in Scanners?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, .

Where can I watch Scanners online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Scanners is available.

Is Scanners based on a true story?â–Ľ

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

What is the IMDb rating of Scanners?â–Ľ

Scanners has an IMDb rating of 6.719/10 based on 1297 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Scanners?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $4,100,000 and earned $14,225,876 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Scanners?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Filmplan International, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Montreal Trust Company of Canada. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Scanners filmed?â–Ľ

Scanners was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Scanners?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Scanners is 103 minutes.

Is Scanners suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Scanners?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Scanners.

Does Scanners have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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