Critics were shocked with what he put onscreen.
Nobody knew what to make of it.
They were disgusted by the groundbreaking visual effects, and disturbed by the paranoid fantasy lying beneath them.
The new Criterion Blu-ray edition is everything any fan could possibly hope for.
Hit the jump for my fullScannersCriterion Collection Blu-ray review.
One look at the profoundly unsettling artwork on the cover gives laymen a good idea of what awaits inside.
He refuses to settle for comic-book pulp, instead investingScannerswith a self-seriousness that suppresses the theoretically ridiculous moments.
Horror fans will likely find it irresistible, and its success put Cronenberg on the map for good.
And of course, theres no better way to enjoy it than through the Criterion Collection.
The accompanying booklet includes an essay on the film from the always insightful criticKim Newman.
Its an irresistible package and an ideal way to experience a film as unique as this one.
