# Episode 436: Scanners (1981)

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Podcast: [The Horror Squad Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-horror-squad-podcast-508539)
Published: 2026-05-29T07:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5561

## Resource

This week, we review a David Cronenberg classic, 1981's Scanners! Also in this episode, Todd expresses his disappointment in the uncut version of Night of the Living Dead 1990, Joe gets tempted once again to watch American Horror Story and Steve expresses concern regarding the marketing for the new film Passengers. All that and more! Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

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