Nerd Alert Movie Club - Scanners (1981) – Exploding Heads & Body Horror Madness!
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Nerd Alert Movie Club - Scanners (1981) – Exploding Heads & Body Horror Madness!
Welcome back to the Nerd Alert Movie Club! Every month, one of the nerds picks a movie to watch and then sit down to discuss everything from unforgettable scenes and performances to behind-the-scenes trivia and lasting impact on pop culture.
This month, Chase chose the 1981 David Cronenberg classic, Scanners! Known for its disturbing body horror, intense psychic battles, and one of the most iconic exploding head scenes in movie history, Scanners remains one of Cronenberg’s most unforgettable films.
The Nerd Alert gang discusses the film’s creepy atmosphere, practical effects, bizarre concepts, and how it helped define Cronenberg’s unique filmmaking style. Does Scanners still hold up over 40 years later? And is it more than just “the exploding head movie”? The crew breaks it all down.
What are your thoughts on Scanners? Do you consider it a horror masterpiece or a weird sci-fi relic of the early ’80s?
Let us know in the comments!
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