Scanners (1981) is directed by David Cronenberg, a filmmaker renowned for his work in the body horror genre. The film stars Stephen Lack as Cameron Vale, Jennifer O'Neill as Kim Obrist, and Michael Ironside as Darryl Revok. Cronenberg's direction and the strong performances of the cast create a tense and visually striking horror experience that has become a cult classic.

The plot follows Cameron Vale, a man with telepathic and telekinetic abilities, known as a "scanner." Vale is recruited by a private security firm to track down Darryl Revok, a rogue scanner leading a movement to overthrow the existing power structure. As Vale delves deeper into the world of scanners, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to reshape society. The film explores themes of mind control, government manipulation, and the ethical implications of psychic powers.

Scanners received critical acclaim and won the Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival's Special Jury Award. The film's innovative special effects, particularly the infamous head-exploding scene, have left a lasting impact on the horror genre.

Special Features 

¥ ¥ New audio commentary by Caelum Vatnsdal

¥ Audio commentary by William Beard

¥ My Art Keeps Me Sane: an interview with Actor Stephen Lack

¥ Method in his Madness: an interview with Actor Michael Ironside

¥ Bad Guy Dane: an interview with Actor Lawrence Dane

¥ The Eye of Scanners: an interview with Cinematographer Mark Irwin

¥ Mind Fragments: an interview with Composer Howard Shore

¥ The Chaos of Scanners: an interview with Executive Producer Pierre David

¥ Exploding Brains & Popping Veins: an interview with Makeup Effects Artist Stephan Dupuis

¥ Monster Kid: an interview with Makeup Effects Artist Chris Walas

¥ Cronenberg's Tech Babies: a video essay by Tim Coleman

Catalogue number: 2NDBR4242

Region: Region B

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and LPCM Mono 1.0