Scream Factory will be releasing Scanners II and III as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, and they've given us a look at the official cover art. The movies are due out this fall, but bonus features and a specific release date have not yet been announced. For those unfamiliar with the sequels to David Cronenberg's cult classic, Scanners II: The New Order was a direct to video title released in 1991 and was directed by Christian Duguay:
"A story of control ... over minds and soceity. Apower hungry police official dreams of creating a crime free society through mind control, in this sequel to David Cronenberg's hit sci-fi thriller that features superb special effects. Veterinary student David Kellum (David Hewlett) has no idea he's a scanner - one who can read minds and control the actions of others. When he suddenly discovers his unique abilities whild foiling a holdup, police commander, Joseph Forrester (Yvan Ponton) befriends David and introduces him to a scientist who works with other scanners. At first David is relieved to learn his "problem" is a "gift" which can be used for good. But Forrester has a secret master plan which soon snags David in a web of death and deception that threatens everyone he lovers, and ultimately engulfs him in a devastating confrontation with a sadistic scanner whose cruelty has no limits."
Scanners III: The Takeover was also a direct-to-video release from Christian Duguay and came out in 1992:
"In the final installment of the trilogy that began with David Cronenberg's classic shocker, a Scanner named Helena takes an experimental drug which turns her into a psychotic killer. As she goes on a murderous rampage with visions of world domination, only one man can stop her - her brother Alex."
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