Scanners Movies: Scanners Trilogy
The core Scanners trilogy follows the main storyline established in Cronenberg's original film, continuing with direct character connections and expanding the mythology of the scanner underground. Scanners II features the son of the original protagonists, while Scanners III explores new characters within the same universe.
This watch order focuses on the primary Scanners narrative without the cop-focused spin-offs, providing a more cohesive experience for viewers interested in the central scanner mythology and corporate conspiracy elements that define the franchise.
There are 2 other watch orders available – see the links up above.
Scanners
A man with dangerous telepathic abilities discovers he's part of a group called "scanners" who possess similar psychic powers. When a rogue faction of scanners plots world domination, he must join the fight to stop them.
Scanners II: The New Order
A corrupt police commander recruits telepathic humans known as scanners to help him seize control of the city in this sci-fi thriller sequel.
Scanners III: The Takeover
A young woman with telepathic scanner abilities becomes dangerously unstable after experimenting with her father's mind-altering drugs.
Other Film Series
Alien
Humanity's terrifying encounters with a perfect killing organism across centuries of space exploration.
Alien vs. Predator
Two iconic alien species clash in brutal combat, with humans caught in the crossfire of their ancient conflict.
Phantasm
A surreal horror franchise following young Mike Pearson and ice cream vendor Reggie in their ongoing battle against the interdimensional Tall Man and his deadly silver spheres.
Resident Evil
Live-action film adaptations of the popular survival horror video game series, featuring two distinct storylines across seven films.
Romero's Living Dead
George A. Romero's groundbreaking zombie saga, featuring classic horror films and several reboots.
The Purge
A dystopian horror franchise set in an America where all crime is legal for 12 hours once a year during an annual event called The Purge.