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Science FictionHorror
SCANNERS
"10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode."
19811h 43m6.7 TMDb
Directed by David Cronenberg
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Condensed premise
A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense7.4
Emotion5
Complexity7.7
Humor5
Realism6.1
Action5
Darkness8.1
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of intelligent science fiction
- ✓fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema
May not appeal to
- –viewers sensitive to disturbing content
- –those seeking nonstop action
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