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Scanners

1981 · Movie · 103 min· Updated Apr 2026
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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.

Scanners is a film that explores themes of mind control, telepathy, paranormal phenomena. It also touches on telekinesis and murder and psychic power.

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David Cronenberg

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Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert A. Silverman, Lee Broker, Mavor Moore, Adam Ludwig, Murray Cruchley

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Scanners

1981•⭐ 6.7•103 min•Updated Apr 2026
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You can stream Scanners (1981) on Apple TV+ with a subscription.

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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.

Scanners is a film that explores themes of mind control, telepathy, paranormal phenomena. It also touches on telekinesis and murder and psychic power.

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David Cronenberg

Cast

Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert A. Silverman, Lee Broker, Mavor Moore, Adam Ludwig, Murray Cruchley

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