Scanners

This was weird. As much as I wanted to, I just couldn't get into this movie. If the complicated storyline doesn't give you a headache, the credibility issues might do the trick. If not, there's always the annoying, high-pitched score. So, scanners are essentially an extreme form of telepathy. They connect with a subject, and it doesn't necessarily have to be human, as it turns out. It can also be a computer. While the film has some good moments, there are just too many flaws. I thought Stephen Lack was very good as Cameron, the film's protagonist, and Michael Ironside's performance as the antagonist was good, as well. I particularly enjoyed the scene where Cameron hacked into ConSec's computer network via a telephone booth, and things didn't quite go according to plan. There's a big twist at the end, but - as I said - I simply wasn't absorbed enough by the movie to really care. The film did have a good finale, though. The film's practical and make-up effects are fantastic.

David Cronenberg is a great director, he's made classic movies like The Brood, The Dead Zone, The Fly, History of Violence, Eastern Promises, etc. Scanners is definitely one of his best films, the effects are gory and memorable especially the famous head exploding scene, the final battle is also beautifully done. The acting is great especially from Michael Ironside who does a wonderful job as the villain Derol Revok. The music is good, the theme at the start and end is great. Scanners is a sci-fi masterpiece from a great director, one of David Cronenberg's best films. This film defiantly should be seen, check this out. 10/10

David Cronenberg is one of the most provocative horror directors ever as one of his early films like Scanners proves. Stephen Lack has just been picked by Dr. Patrick McGoohan to infiltrate a sinister organization of scanners-people of telepathic abilities. Lack is one of them who gets administrated a drug to control his more intense urges. Michael Ironside is the one they're looking for. Jennifer O'Neill, Lawrence Dane, and Robert Silverman also lend support. See heads explode and veins pop! There's lots of exposition but more than enough gore and action to satisfy any hard core fans out there. Film actually seemed a little short but there's not a wasted minute here. All Cronenberg and horror fans should definitely seek this one out.