Scanner Cop II
Director: Steve Barnett
Actors: Daniel Quinn, Patrick Kilpatrick, Khrystyne Haje, Stephen Mendel
PlotA young police officer, Sam Staziak, possesses psychic abilities inherited from his father, allowing him to scan people's minds. Using this unique ability, he excels in his work but struggles to keep his powers under control, wary of the potential dangers that come with delving into the human psyche. His skills have marked him as an exceptional asset to the police force, impressing his superiors and peers alike. Tasked with hunting down criminal elements that elude regular law enforcement techniques, his psychic capabilities make for an unorthodox but effective approach to tackling crime.
As Sam's reputation grows, a psychotic killer with powerful psychic abilities of his own emerges with a vendetta against all those who have wronged him in the past. This new adversary proves to be as skilled as Sam, but with a more malevolent intent, focusing on those who operate within the criminal justice system. Their mental prowess sets the stage for a cerebral cat-and-mouse game. This escalating battle of minds will test Sam's limits and force him to confront the dark side of his gifts, challenging his abilities and sense of justice, as he must track down and stop this new threat before more innocent lives are lost.
Writers: David Cronenberg (characters), Mark Sevi
Release Date: 16 May 1995
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: Canada, Germany
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Scanner Cop II blends intense scanning and visceral violence, amusingly pushing the limits.
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