Scanners Inc Ep.2 : 35mm Scanning, Screenings, History of Manhunter & Freddy's Dead

In this week’s episode of Scanners Inc., Peter opens the vaults. The host breaks down the latest 35mm and film acquisitions, the auctions he narrowly missed, and the titles he knows are heading to auction soon, offering insider perspective on the ever-evolving collectors’ market. He also previews several upcoming Scanners Inc. screenings, giving fans a taste of what’s about to hit the projector. Then comes the centerpiece: a deep-dive into the scanning history of Manhunter a film with one of the most complicated, fascinating, and often misunderstood journeys in the 35mm scanning lineage. Peter walks through the various elements, versions, and technical quirks that have shaped how this cult classic has been preserved and presented over the years. Rounding things out is a fresh reappraisal of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, plus a lively Mailbag segment, where Peter announces this week’s winner for Best Question. A film-lover’s episode through and through—packed with insights, discoveries, and the kind of passion only Scanners Inc. delivers.