A brutally violent, thrilling horror movie about the future and technology.
Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly
Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm
Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.
Scanners against scanners... The battle for total control has begun.
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GoodWatch score 78
GoodWatch score 64
GoodWatch score 74
GoodWatch score 78
GoodWatch score 64
GoodWatch score 62January 31, 1992 · 1 h 35 min · R
Asshole Victim, Cain and Abel, Cigarette Burns +9
12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.
6 questions, like "Where can I stream Scanners III: The Takeover?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
In the United States, Scanners III: The Takeover streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, myfilmfriend, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.5).
Yes: it's movie 3 of 3 in its series, after Scanners II: The New Order (1991).
Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 7.
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Asshole Victim, Cain and Abel, and Cigarette Burns.
4.5
