
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.
Directed by David Cronenberg, Scanners leans on a strong ensemble — Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1981.
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