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Scanners II: The New Order

1991·Movie
1h 44min·R
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–17%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The future, the mind, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

10 years later... A new generation of scanners, Born with powers so terrifying, it's beyond their control!

A breed of humans with dangerously powerful telepathic abilities -- the scanners -- are being recruited by a corrupt police commander, John Forrester, in his crusade to take over the city.
Telepathic PowersDystopian Sci-FiMind ControlGovernment ConspiracyAction ThrillerPsychological HorrorExploitation FilmCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Christian Duguay
Written by:
David Cronenberg, B.J. Nelson
Produced by:
Pierre David, René Malo
Composed by:
Marty Simon

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Where can I stream Scanners II: The New Order legally?

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Scanners II: The New Order is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Scanners II: The New Order worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scanners II: The New Order rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Scanners II: The New Order?

1 h 44 min

Scanners II: The New Order runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is Scanners II: The New Order in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Scanners II: The New Order?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scanners II: The New Order in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scanners II: The New Order use?

In the BackTaking You with MeThe Cuckoolander Was RightLuke, I Am Your FatherPsychic NosebleedPrecious PuppiesVillain Opening ScenePsycho for HireWell-Intentioned ExtremistCo-DragonsPsycho SerumHoist by His Own Petardand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Scanners II: The New Order, including In the Back, Taking You with Me, The Cuckoolander Was Right.