This special limited edition slipbox + dual slipcover set (designed by Ralf Krause & Earl Kess) is limited to 6,000 units and is sold out.
The two final entries in the Scanners saga, SCANNER COP and SCANNER COP 2 up the ante of gruesome effects and left field storytelling, and are offered here, newly restored in 4K, and on UHD and Blu-ray for the first time!
SCANNER COP: Rookie cop Sam Staziak (Daniel Quinn, Wild At Heart) has a unique gift: he is a Scanner, which gives him the power to read the thoughts of others, and also to inflict great bodily harm...and death. To repress his abilities, he takes a medication designed to keep Scanners sane and rational and from exacting harm on others. When a mad scientist named Karl Glock (Richard Lynch, Invasion USA) begins using mind control to murder police officers, Sam realizes that only he and his unique gift can put an end to the mayhem and uncover the identity and diabolical motives of this bloodthirsty madman...
The first true sequel to David Cronenberg's 1980 horror classic, producer Pierre David's (Videodrome) first foray into directing, SCANNER COP, is a tense and bloody mix of gruesome body horror and action packed police thriller. Never released on disc in the US, Vinegar Syndrome proudly brings this mid 90s direct-to-video hit to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, newly restored from its 35mm original camera negative and featuring a brand new extended making of documentary with it’s cast and crew.
directed by: Pierre David starring: Daniel Quinn, Darlanne Fluegel, Richard Grove, Richard Lynch, Hilary Shepard, Mark Rolston 1993 / 94 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
Region Free 4k Ultra HD / Blu-ray combo
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original negative
4k UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
“Outside the Law: The Scanner Cop Revolution - Part One” - extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with: producer/director Pierre David, actress Hilary Shepard, actor Mark Rolston, actor Richard Grove, special effects artist Ted Haines, special effects artist James Rohland, stunt coordinator Jeff Pruitt, director (Scanner Cop II) Steve Barnett and screenwriter (You’re Next) Simon Barrett
Original promotional video
Commentary track by the We Hate Movies Podcast
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
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SCANNER COP II: Sam Staziak (Daniel Quinn, Wild At Heart), the Scanner Cop, had hoped that he could resume a normal life. When other Scanners in the Los Angeles area are being attacked, literally left drained of life, Sam is forced back into action in a desperate attempt to stop a mad Scanner named Volkin who is determined to become the most powerful - and ruthless - of his kind. But as Sam sets out to put an end to the ever increasing carnage gripping the city, he also finds himself in a personal crisis after his long estranged mother reappears, and becomes the focus of Volkin's growing rage.
Pervasively twisted and astonishingly gory, Steve Barnett's SCANNER COP II: THE SHOWDOWN does everything in its power to up the ante in terms of the Scanners' series violence and creative death sequences, with an array of extremely grisly and often 'explosive' demises courtesy of special effects wizard, John Carl Buechler (Mausoleum). Vinegar Syndrome is overjoyed to bring this unforgettable final chapter in the Scanners saga to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, newly restored from its 35mm original camera negative and featuring a brand new extended making of documentary with it’s cast and crew.
directed by: Steve Barnett starring: Daniel Quinn, Patrick Kilpatrick, Khrystyne Haje, Robert Forster, Stephen Mendel 1994 / 95 min / 1.85:1 / English Stereo
Additional info:
Region Free 4k Ultra HD / Blu-ray combo
Newly scanned & restored in 4k from its 35mm original negative
4k UHD presented in High-Dynamic-Range
Commentary track with director Steve Barnett
“Outside the Law: The Scanner Cop Revolution - Part Two” - extended making-of documentary featuring interviews with: director Steve Barnett, producer Pierre David, actor Patrick Kilpatrick, actress Khrystyne Haje, actor Stephen Mendel, composer Richard Bowers, special effects artist Jeff Farley, makeup effects artist Tom Irvin, special effects artist James Rohland and screenwriter (You’re Next) Simon Barrett
Original trailer
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.769231 / 5 from 26 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Scanner Cop 1 & 2 is a limited edition slipbox set featuring the final two entries in the Scanners saga, newly restored in 4K and presented on UHD and Blu-ray. Customers praise the beautiful restorations and the entertaining sci-fi/exploitation films, along with the fantastic 4K movie set. The set includes reversible cover artwork, English SDH subtitles, and new extended making-of documentaries with interviews from the cast and crew.
"Great two films and excellent transfers" — Spenser Y.
"Absolutely amazing double bill, never looked better, two firm sci fi horror favourites" — Ian S.
"Packaging and both slipcovers are marvelous, but still the best thing is entertaining films with beautiful restorations." — Eppu K.
Reviews
Brain meltingly awesome
"Once again Vinegar Syndrome has recreated the best video store from my youth. The Scanner Cop(s) are everything missing from Law & Order. Love the sturdy box and fantastic artwork."
— Paul C. (5/5)
Better Thsn Original
"Really liked these and was lucky enough to get the OOP box during a sale. 2 fun films, good gore effects and picture quality is fantastic. Good box and slips."
— Tony S. (5/5)
Cronenberg Craze
"Scanner Cop is a bizarrely successful attempt to fuse David Cronenberg’s head-exploding sci-fi horror franchise with a gritty, early '90s police procedural. The film follows Sam Staziak, a rookie LAPD officer who suppresses his deadly telekinetic "scanner" abilities with medication, until a string of cop-murders forces him to go off his meds and use his mind-bending powers. This direct-to-video entry benefits greatly from fantastic practical effects by John Carl Buechler, ensuring that the necessary artery-bulging and head-popping moments are delivered with maximum gory enthusiasm."
— Juan V. (5/5)
Scanner Cops is fun 90’s nostalgia
"Great sequel series to the amazing Scanner movies. Lots of fun and 90’s nostalgia. If your into the Scanner movies I definitely recommend getting this set."
— Sean D. (5/5)
Great Box Set
"Some of the best artwork of any VS release, hands down! The films are entertaining, and the 4K transfers are a thing of beauty. Definitely recommend picking these up! Shout out to VS for continuing to release top notch flicks in such incredible packaging!"
— Matthew L. (3/5)
Body horror as you wanted
"An interesting take on Cronenberg Scanners. Very 90s and fun. Recommended"
— Jean-François N. (4/5)
Scanner Cop
"Except set. Beautifully packaged and a very underrated straight to video sequel."
— Peter S. (5/5)
Almost as good as Cronenberg
"Absolutely amazing double bill, never looked better, two firm sci fi horror favourites"
— Ian S. (5/5)
Scanner Cop
"If the premise sounds intriguing to you you’ll probably get a kick out of it."
— Samuel L. (5/5)
Fantastic sequels
"Super fun follows ups to Scanners"
— Chris T. (5/5)
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