Scanners
6.7
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A , sci-fi movie: , but layered, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.
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Questions about Scanners
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Scanners worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 60).
Is there a sequel to Scanners?
Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by Scanners II: The New Order (1991).
Will Scanners scare me?
Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).
Is Scanners plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
Was Scanners a box office hit?
Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.
What tropes does Scanners use?
TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including Gangland Drive-By, Psychic Glimpse of Death, and The Reveal.