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Scanners is the cornerstone of 1980s horror/sci-fi and a breakthrough for the now legendary director David Cronenberg (Crimes of the Future, The Fly, Videodrome), now the seminal shocker is set a mind-blowing Limited Edition makeover from experts in the field, Second Sight Films.

Scanners Limited Edition 4K/UHD and Blu-ray Box set is set for release on 31st March 2024 and will also be available in Standard Edition 4K and Blu-ray. The groundbreaking special effects and iconic explosive scenes are about to be seen in all their grotesque glory with a brand-new 4K restoration, with the approval of Cronenberg himself.

The set is presented in a stunning rigid slipcase complete with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi and comes packed with a slew of brilliant special features including a new commentary, interviews with cast and crew, including Micheal Ironside. There's also a 120-page book filled with essays and more.

Drifter Cameron Vale (Stephen Lack - Dead Ringers) is plagued by incessant voices in his head, unaware that he's a 'Scanner' - a person with extraordinary telepathic powers, who can not only read minds but literally tear them apart.

When he meets Dr. Paul Ruth (Patrick McGoohan - The Prisoners, Braveheart), the scientist recruits him and others of his kind to help them adapt to society. But a sinister underground movement of Scanners led by the psychotic Darryl Revok (Michael Ironside - Total Recall, Starship Troopers) have other intentions and the ultimate confrontation of minds awaits.

Get your head in the game for this brand-new must have collector's edition of Scanners, it's guaranteed to blow your mind.

Special Features

Limited Edition

  • Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi
  • 120-page book with new essays by Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes, Eugenio Ercolani and Gian Giacomo Petrone, Kurt Halfyard, Craig Ian Mann, Francesco Massaccesi, Jessica Scott, Emma Westwood and Heather Wixson
  • Six collectors' art cards

Special Features

  • New 4K restoration approved by Director David Cronenberg
  • 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