Movie

Scanner Cop

1994 · 94 min

A gritty, pulpy sci-fi thriller with psychic explosions and a race against a mind-controlling killer.

Tagline: Imagine a cop who can read your mind... then blow it away.
Overview: Rookie cop Sam Staziak has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm. When a mad scientist begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem.
How it feels: Dark, tense, eerie and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Corruption, obsession, violence, identity
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
obsession
violence
identity
madness
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild