A Scanner Darkly (Second Hand)

Director: Richard Linklater
Title: A Scanner Darkly
Format: DVD (Rental Copy)
Genre: Science Fiction / Thriller / Animation
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder, Rory Cochrane
Rating: 16

A Scanner Darkly is a visually distinctive science-fiction thriller based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, notable for its rotoscoped animation style and its exploration of surveillance, identity, and addiction.

Film Overview

Set in a near-future America, the story follows undercover narcotics agent Bob Arctor, tasked with infiltrating a group of drug users while unknowingly surveilling himself.

As the powerful substance “Substance D” takes hold, Arctor’s grip on reality begins to fracture, blurring the boundaries between law enforcement, paranoia, and personal identity.

Awards & Recognition

• Adapted from the novel by Philip K. Dick
• Praised for its innovative rotoscope animation technique
• Recognised for its faithful and atmospheric literary adaptation

Special Features

• Audio commentary by Richard Linklater
• Behind-the-scenes feature: One Summer in Austin – The Story of Filming A Scanner Darkly
• The Weight of the Line: animation featurette
• Theatrical trailer

Condition

Second Hand – Good.

• Original rental DVD case included
• Disc present
• Disc appears clean and in good condition
• Case shows visible rental stickers and wear consistent with former rental use

Additional Information

• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (Widescreen)
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Colour (Rotoscope animation)
• Languages: English
• Subtitles: English (including hearing impaired), Greek, Hebrew, Icelandic
• Approximate running time: 96 minutes
• Based on the novel by Philip K. Dick
• Suitable only for viewers aged 16 and over