Horror,Science Fiction,Thriller
Canada
Scanners is a science-fiction thriller movie directed by David Cronenberg and released in 1981. The plot revolves around an underground movement of highly specialized individuals, known as "scanners," who possess extraordinary psychic abilities. These abilities include telepathy, telekinesis, and the power to control the thoughts and actions of others.
The protagonist of the film is a scanner named Cameron Vale, who is first introduced as a homeless and mentally unstable individual. However, Vale is discovered by a scientist named Paul Ruth, who recognizes his scanning abilities and takes him under his wing to help him develop and control his powers.
Ruth is part of a secret organization that monitors and controls scanners, as they can be extremely dangerous if left unchecked. The organization's main goal is to identify and defeat a rogue scanner named Darryl Revok, who leads an underground movement of scanners dedicated to overthrowing society and creating a new world order.
As Vale trains under Ruth's guidance, he is eventually tasked with tracking down Revok and stopping him at all costs. Along the way, Vale must navigate the complex world of scanner politics and learn to control his own powers to defeat Revok's army of loyal followers.
The film is known for its iconic head explosion scene and its use of practical effects and intense violence. It has since become a cult classic and inspired numerous sequels and spin-offs.
