Scanners Movie Script

SCANNERS..DAVID CRONENBERG..FINAL ’79

Scanners is a 1981 science fiction thriller written and directed by David Cronenberg and starring Stephen Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, and Michael Ironside. The film explores a hidden underground of individuals known as scanners who possess powerful telepathic abilities capable of lethal consequences. As the story unfolds, a shadowy corporation manipulates these individuals for political and military gain. The screenplay is renowned for its unsettling tone, philosophical undertones, and groundbreaking blend of body horror and science fiction.

This collector’s edition screenplay provides valuable insight into Cronenberg’s unique approach to speculative storytelling. Screenwriters and film students can study how the movie script balances conceptual science fiction with intimate psychological tension. The film script also demonstrates how restrained exposition can heighten mystery and dread. Collectors and fans of cult science fiction cinema will appreciate this professionally formatted screenplay.

A must-have for anyone collecting iconic Hollywood screenplays.

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• Professionally formatted Scanners screenplay

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• Professional formatted edition of the film screenplay used in production development

• Ideal for screenwriters, producers, directors, studios, casting professionals, actors, film students, collectors and fans passionate about movies & cinematic storytelling

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Disclaimer:
This is a collector’s reproduction of the original screenplay, provided for personal study, research, or collection purposes. It is not an original production-used script and does not grant performance rights.