Movie: Scanners

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jennifer O'Neill
Jennifer O'Neill

Kim Obrist

Stephen Lack
Stephen Lack

Cameron Vale

Patrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan

Dr. Paul Ruth

Lawrence Dane
Lawrence Dane

Braedon Keller

Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside

Darryl Revok

Robert A. Silverman
Robert A. Silverman

Benjamin Pierce

Lee Broker
Lee Broker

Security One

Mavor Moore
Mavor Moore

Trevellyan

Adam Ludwig
Adam Ludwig

Arno Crostic

Murray Cruchley
Murray Cruchley

Programmer 1

Video Trailer Scanners

Video: Scanners (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Scanners (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Scanners (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Scanners (1981) US trailer

Scanners (1981) US trailer

Exploding Brains and Popping Veins STEPHAN DUPUIS

Exploding Brains and Popping Veins STEPHAN DUPUIS

Mick Garris on Scanners

Mick Garris on Scanners

SCANNERS WAY   CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS

SCANNERS WAY CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS

All 5 videos

Scanners (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Scanners (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] - Trailer

Scanners (1981) US trailer

Scanners (1981) US trailer - Trailer

Exploding Brains and Popping Veins STEPHAN DUPUIS

Exploding Brains and Popping Veins STEPHAN DUPUIS - Behind the Scenes

Mick Garris on Scanners

Mick Garris on Scanners - Featurette

SCANNERS WAY   CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS

SCANNERS WAY CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS - Behind the Scenes

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