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‘Scanners is down-and-dirty Cronenberg, the type of oddly thoughtful exploitation movie that's increasingly hard to find these days’
The Guardian
‘So good, it’ll blow your mind’
The Movie Buff
‘Classic Cronenberg… lots of great, shocking gore shrouding a more insightful commentary’
High-Def Digest
‘One of the most intelligent and provocative psi-fi movies’
Starburst
‘A groundbreaking horror classic… an overall sense of panic, isolation, dread, fear of world dominance (of those evil ones) and a haunting soundtrack’
Bloody Disgusting
‘Best not to eat anything during David Cronenberg's queasy, exploding-heads horror... Hammy, often unsettling, performances abound (Patrick McGoohan in particular) in this wild … lurid, paranoia thriller’
The Independent
The Guardian
‘So good, it’ll blow your mind’
The Movie Buff
‘Classic Cronenberg… lots of great, shocking gore shrouding a more insightful commentary’
High-Def Digest
‘One of the most intelligent and provocative psi-fi movies’
Starburst
‘A groundbreaking horror classic… an overall sense of panic, isolation, dread, fear of world dominance (of those evil ones) and a haunting soundtrack’
Bloody Disgusting
‘Best not to eat anything during David Cronenberg's queasy, exploding-heads horror... Hammy, often unsettling, performances abound (Patrick McGoohan in particular) in this wild … lurid, paranoia thriller’
The Independent
Scanners is the cornerstone of 1980s horror/sci-fi and a breakthrough for the now legendary director David Cronenberg (Crimes of the Future, The Fly, Videodrome), now the seminal shocker is set a mind-blowing Limited Edition makeover from experts in the field, Second Sight Films, this March.
Scanners Limited Edition 4K/UHD and Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 31 March 2024 and will also be available in Standard Edition 4K and Blu-ray. The groundbreaking special effects and iconic explosive scenes are about to be seen in all their grotesque glory with a brand-new 4K restoration, with the approval of Cronenberg himself.
The set is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase complete with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi and comes packed with a slew of brilliant special features including a new commentary, interviews with cast and crew, including Micheal Ironside. There’s also a 120-page book filled with essays and more. Please see the full list of features on attached.
Drifter Cameron Vale (Stephen Lack – Dead Ringers) is plagued by incessant voices in his head, unaware that he’s a ‘Scanner’ – a person with extraordinary telepathic powers, who can not only read minds but literally tear them apart.
When he meets Dr. Paul Ruth (Patrick McGoohan – The Prisoners, Braveheart), the scientist recruits him and others of his kind to help them adapt to society. But a sinister underground movement of Scanners led by the psychotic Darryl Revok (Michael Ironside – Total Recall, Starship Troopers) have other intentions and the ultimate confrontation of minds awaits.
Get your head in the game for this brand-new must have collector’s edition of Scanners, it’s guaranteed to blow your mind.
