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Scanner Cop

1994Movie1 h 34 minR

Horror
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–26%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–26%

Summary

Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Pure escapism

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  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

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Directed by
Pierre David
Written by
John Bryant Hedberg, George Saunders, Pierre David
Produced by
Pierre David
Music by
Louis Febre

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Facts

July 27, 1994 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
July 27, 1994
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror, Action
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Germany
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Hero Stole My Bike, Super Cop, Background Halo +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Scanner Cop?"

Questions about Scanner Cop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scanner Cop?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Scanner Cop is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Scanner Cop worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.5).

Is there a sequel to Scanner Cop?

  1. Scanner Cop (1994)
  2. Scanner Cop II (1995)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Scanner Cop II (1995).

Will Scanner Cop scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for uncanny and 7 for tension, but 5 for scares.

What tropes does Scanner Cop use?

Hero Stole My BikeSuper CopBackground HaloGrand Theft MeDarker and EdgierMagical DefibrillatorFortune TellerHellBrainwashed and CrazyMissing MomGodzilla ThresholdYour Head A-Splodeand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Hero Stole My Bike, Super Cop, and Background Halo.