A Scanner Darkly
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
Release Year
2006
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller
Story Snapshot
An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
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A Scanner Darkly is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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A Scanner Darkly lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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