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Scanners II: The New Order (1991): Cast & Plot

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Scanners II: The New Order is a 1991 sci-fi horror film directed by Christian Duguay, starring David Hewlett as David Kellum, Murray Westgate and Doris Petrie. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Scanners II: The New Order (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Christian Duguay
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Horror
Original language
English
Studio
Malofilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Scanners II: The New Order About?

The premise of Scanners II: The New Order without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ten years after the original events, a new generation of scanners—humans born with terrifying, uncontrollable telepathic powers—find themselves exploited. Corrupt police commander John Forrester recruits them to advance his violent crusade to seize control of the city, using their abilities for his own ends.

Scanners II: The New Order Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • telekinesis
  • psychotronic film
  • sequel
  • second part
  • arcade
  • nosebleed
  • convenience store
  • shot in the chest
  • armed robbery
  • part of trilogy
  • first part
  • biopunk
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  • video arcade
  • evil
  • power
  • video game arcade
  • legacy sequel
  • pinball machine
  • scanner
  • paranormal phenomenon
  • shot to death
  • resurrection
  • murder
  • held at gunpoint
  • manipulation
  • addiction
  • gun in mouth
  • forced suicide
  • corrupt cop
  • telepathy
  • extrasensory perception
  • exploding head
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Cast & crew

Scanners II: The New Order Cast & Characters

David Hewlett leads the cast as David Kellum, with Murray Westgate as George Kellum and Doris Petrie as Susan Kellum. Directed by Christian Duguay; 28 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Scanners II: The New Order

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From the director

More from Christian Duguay

More films directed by Christian Duguay, best-rated first: A Bag of Marbles, The Art of War, Extreme Ops and Ride Above.

Full filmography
Plot

Scanners II: The New Order Plot Summary

What happens in Scanners II: The New Order from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

David Kellum, David Hewlett, is a bright young veterinary intern who unexpectedly discovers he can read minds and even steer what others think. Moving from the quiet country into the city to continue his studies, he soon learns that the onrush of thoughts and voices can be overwhelming, turning every moment into a cautious balance between control and chaos as he grapples with a power he barely understands.

Full summary

The whole story of Scanners II: The New Order, scene by scene

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Videos

Scanners II: The New Order Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Scanners II: The New Order.

Scanners II: The New Order (1991) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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How Well Do You Know Scanners II: The New Order?

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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Cars

Cars in Scanners II: The New Order

10 cars on screen, including the 1982 Ford F-150 and the 1972 Jeep CJ-5.

All 10 cars
  • 1982 Ford F-150 in Scanners II: The New Order 1982 Ford F-150 Main role
  • 1972 Jeep CJ-5 in Scanners II: The New Order 1972 Jeep CJ-5 Important role
  • 1982 Plymouth Caravelle in Scanners II: The New Order 1982 Plymouth Caravelle Important role
  • BMW 7 E32 in Scanners II: The New Order BMW 7 E32 Minor role
Details

Scanners II: The New Order Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Scanners 2” and “Scanners 2: El nuevo orden”.

Also known as
  • Scanners 2
  • Scanners 2: El nuevo orden
  • Scanners 2 - Eine Neue Generation
  • Scanners II - Eine Neue Generation
  • Сканери 2: Новий порядок
  • Scanners II - A Força do Poder
  • Scanners 2, le nouveau règne
  • Скенери II: Новият ред
  • Scanners 2: The New Order
  • Scanners 2 : La Nouvelle génération
  • Scanners 2 - Il nuovo ordine
  • הסורקים 2
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  • Skanerzy II: Nowy Porządek
  • Сканнеры 2: Новый порядок
  • 스캐너스 2
  • Сканери II: Новий порядок
  • 夺命凶灵2:新秩序
  • Agyfürkészők 2. - Az új rendszer
  • Scanners 2 : Le nouveau règne
  • Scanners II: A Força do Poder
  • Scanners II: El nou ordre

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FAQ

Scanners II: The New Order FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scanners II: The New Order, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Scanners II: The New Order?

Scanners II: The New Order runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Scanners II: The New Order released?

Scanners II: The New Order was released on May 3, 1991.

Who directed Scanners II: The New Order?

Scanners II: The New Order was directed by Christian Duguay.

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Who is in the cast of Scanners II: The New Order?

Scanners II: The New Order stars David Hewlett as David Kellum, Murray Westgate as George Kellum and Doris Petrie as Susan Kellum, among 28 credited actors.

Does Scanners II: The New Order have a post-credit scene?

No. Scanners II: The New Order has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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