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January 14, 1981 - Scanners Premiered in Theaters

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On this day, January 14, 1981, David Cronenberg’s cult sci-fi horror classic Scanners premiered in theaters. Known for its groundbreaking special effects and shocking imagery, the film explores the terrifying abilities of a group of telepathic and telekinetic individuals known as “Scanners.”

Starring Stephen Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, Michael Ironside, and Patrick McGoohan, the film became infamous for its unforgettable head-exploding scene, which pushed the boundaries of practical effects in horror. Scanners was a critical and box office success, grossing $14.2 million and solidifying Cronenberg’s reputation as a master of body horror and cerebral sci-fi.

Fun Fact: The iconic head explosion scene was achieved using practical effects, including prosthetics and a shotgun fired off-camera to create the explosive impact.

Trivia Question: What 1983 Cronenberg film continued his exploration of body horror and starred James Woods as the lead?
 
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