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Science Fiction • R • 1981 • 1 hr 43 min

6.9

6.7

Starring

Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Michael Ironside, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane

Directed By

David Cronenberg

Written By

David Cronenberg

Attributes

Genre

Science Fiction Horror

Release Date

January 14, 1981

User Reviews

Not a bad little action movie a tad slow but some excellent set pieces

John Scognamiglio

Decent Cronenberg film, Michael Ironside is the best part of this

Interesting sci-fi/horror about telepaths utilized as assassins & spies with lots of gory body horror, not great but interesting throughout

Script is B-movie material, but it's elevated above schlock by a certain intensity and seriousness that contrasts well with the SFX.

Some amazing practical effects and an interesting premise are held back by poor acting and plotting. Still an effective and solid watch.

Mitchell Warner

What a crazy good movie even if the protagonist sucks

Cedric Stratton

Cronenburg is a master of his craft and it shows even in this film that rises above it's mediocre budget.

the effects alone are worth watch this for

A solid entry point for anyone interested in Cronenberg’s film catalog. He always delivers great visuals.

Classic Cronenberg. Not my favorite, but sure a must watch for the lovers of this director

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