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Scanners
10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.
1981·1h 43m·★ 6.7
A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non-Scanners.
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Does this fit your night?
A darker pick built around atmosphere, unease, or sustained tension rather than a purely casual watch.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers specifically looking for a more unsettling or intense night.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 43m
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