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Scanner Cop II (1995): Cast & Plot

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Scanner Cop II is a 1995 action horror film directed by Steve Barnett, starring Patrick Kilpatrick as Karl Volkin, Steve Wilcox and Daniel Quinn. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Scanner Cop II (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Steve Barnett
Genres
Action , Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
Studio
The Image Organization
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scanner Cop II About?

The premise of Scanner Cop II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Nowhere to hide, not even in your mind. As scanners across Los Angeles are mysteriously drained of life, former scanner cop Sam is compelled to return to the force. He races against the ruthless Volkin, who seeks to become the most powerful scanner alive, forcing Sam into a desperate, high‑stakes showdown to stop him.

Scanner Cop II Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • police officer killed
  • police officer shot
  • police officer shot in the chest
  • killed in police car
  • police officer shot by a police officer
  • psychotronic film
  • gore
  • police
  • female police officer
  • male police officer
  • biopunk
  • body horror
+8 more
  • scanner
  • fifth part
  • sequel to cult favorite
  • los angeles california
  • police officer
  • cult film
  • sequel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Scanner Cop II Cast & Characters

Patrick Kilpatrick leads the cast as Karl Volkin, with Steve Wilcox as Craig Volkin and Daniel Quinn as Det. Samuel Staziak. Directed by Steve Barnett; 45 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Steve Barnett

More films directed by Steve Barnett: Mission of Justice, Mindwarp, Hollywood Boulevard II and The Click.

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Plot

Scanner Cop II Plot Summary

What happens in Scanner Cop II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A Scanner goes crazy and is shot by officer Pete Harrigan. Harrigan discovers the Scanner had a child and adopts him. 15 years later, Harrigan is now the leader of the LAPD and the child, Sam Staziak Daniel Quinn, is a rookie cop in the same department.

Staziak is also a Scanner, although he keeps the powers hidden. Dr. Karl Glock is a psychiatrist who is using a cult he leads to brainwash individuals to kill police.

As the string of murders begins to decimate the police department, Sam faces sensory overload and possible insanity as he reluctantly uses his powers to hunt the man responsible for the killings.

Full summary

The whole story of Scanner Cop II, scene by scene

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Videos

Scanner Cop II Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Scanner Cop II.

Scanner Cop II (1995) Original Trailer [FHD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Scanner Cop II?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who shoots the crazed Scanner in the events that set the story in motion?
Cars

Cars in Scanner Cop II

15 cars on screen, including the 1986 Chevrolet Caprice and the Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 15 cars
  • 1986 Chevrolet Caprice in Scanner Cop II 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • Chevrolet Chevy Van in Scanner Cop II Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
  • 1984 Ford Bronco II in Scanner Cop II 1984 Ford Bronco II Minor role
  • 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Scanner Cop II 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Scanner Cop II Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Scanners IV: Scanner Cop” and “Scanners 4: The Showdown”.

Also known as
  • Scanners IV: Scanner Cop
  • Scanners 4: The Showdown
  • Сканери 4
  • Сканер-поліцейський 2
  • Scanner Cop 2
  • Scanner Cop II: The Showdown
  • Scanner Cop II Volkin's Revenge
  • Scanners 5
  • Scanners: The Showdown
  • O Esquadrinhador 2: A Vingança de Volkin
  • Scanners 5: Scanner Cop 2
  • Scanner Cop 2 - The Showdown
+7 more
  • Сканери: Протистояння
  • Scanner 2: Volkinova pomsta
  • 超能特警2
  • Scanner Cop 2. - Volkin bosszúja
  • Сканер-полицейский 2
  • 스캐너 캅 2
  • Scanners : L'épreuve

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FAQ

Scanner Cop II FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scanner Cop II, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scanner Cop II?

Scanner Cop II runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Scanner Cop II released?

Scanner Cop II was released on January 25, 1995.

Who directed Scanner Cop II?

Scanner Cop II was directed by Steve Barnett.

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Who is in the cast of Scanner Cop II?

Scanner Cop II stars Patrick Kilpatrick as Karl Volkin, Steve Wilcox as Craig Volkin and Daniel Quinn as Det. Samuel Staziak, among 45 credited actors.

Does Scanner Cop II have a post-credit scene?

No. Scanner Cop II has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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