Scanners
1981 · 1h 43m · Horror, Science Fiction · Canada · Rated R (US)
10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.
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.
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David Cronenberg6.7Smart score
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