Scanner Cop II
Scanner Cop II

Scanner Cop II

1995Movie95 minEnglish

When other Scanners in the Los Angeles area are left drained of life, Sam is forced back into action in a desperate attempt to stop Volkin, who is determined to become the most powerful - and ruthless - of his kind.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Steve BarnettGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this sequel, LAPD "scanner" officer Jack Dykstra, who possesses extraordinary mental abilities, is called back into action. He must confront a dangerous serial killer known as "The Skull," who is also a scanner and is targeting law enforcement officers. Dykstra races against time to uncover the killer's identity and motives before more lives are lost.

Critical Reception

Scanner Cop II received a generally negative reception from critics, who found it to be a formulaic and uninspired action film. While it offered some basic thrills for genre fans, it was often criticized for its predictable plot, uneven pacing, and reliance on standard action tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • A derivative and predictable action-thriller that treads familiar ground.
  • Lacks originality and fails to offer compelling performances or a strong narrative.
  • Relies heavily on uninspired action sequences and a by-the-numbers plot.

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Fun Fact

The film is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1994 film 'Scanner Cop,' which also starred Jeff Wincott in the lead role.

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This sequel marks the end of the series...or does it? The rookie cop Staziak (Daniel Quinn) is now a plain clothes detective (he must have had one good year), and uses his scanning capabilities to rout criminals and foil evildoers. We meet ...