Scanners Inc Podcast

Season Two kicks off with a look inside the ongoing film preservation and archival work at Scanners Inc., including a discussion of several titles currently being scanned, restored and preserved from original film elements. The episode then turns its attention to the Friday the 13th franchise for an in-depth discussion of the series, its history, its place within 1980s horror and the continuing interest in alternate cuts, deleted material and surviving film elements. We also take a closer look at Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, including the latest information surrounding the recently discussed workprint, what may survive from the film’s heavily cut material, and why the missing footage from Part VII has remained such an important subject for fans and film preservationists. It’s a mix of film preservation, archival discoveries, horror history and the ongoing search for material that was once thought lost. (PLEASE NOTE SOME MIC ISSUES) 

This week on the Scanners Inc Podcast, we’re talking Scanfest at the Nickel and breaking down the official selections. Plus, I dive into my Top 50 Films of the 21st Century, reveal my Top 5 Films of 2025 , and much more. Don’t miss it.

This week on Scanners Inc, we dive deep into the world of film acquisition and restoration. We break down the films we’ve recently acquired, count down our Top 20 film screenings from the last 25 years, and share insights into the ongoing restoration of Howling II. Plus, we open up the mailbag to answer listener questions and talk physical media, preservation, and the passion that keeps cult cinema alive.

For this special bonus episode of the Scanners Inc Podcast, we present a full audio commentary for Abel Ferrara’s Body Snatchers a film that occupies a unique and often misunderstood place within the Invasion of the Body Snatchers legacy. Throughout the commentary, we take a deep dive into the film’s troubled and unconventional production history, Ferrara’s creative involvement, and how the film fits within his broader body of work. We discuss the circumstances surrounding its release, critical reception at the time, and how Body Snatchers has been re-evaluated in the years since, particularly among genre fans and cult cinema enthusiasts. The episode also explores the film’s themes, performances, visual style, and tonal shifts, while placing it in historical context alongside the previous Body Snatchers adaptations. From studio interference to international locations, we examine how these factors shaped the final film and contributed to its lasting reputation. Whether you’re revisiting Body Snatchers or discovering it for the first time, this bonus commentary offers an in-depth look at one of Ferrara’s most divisive projects and its place in genre film history.

In this episode of the Scanners Inc Podcast, Peter (NCseventeen) dives into the films he’s been scanning recently, along with a few new acquisitions and auction finds. He offers a teaser for Scanner Fest, revealing five films programmed by Scanners Inc, and explains why buying faded prints isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Also touches on films featured in an upcoming episode where Peter and Postman count down their top 25 films of the last quarter century. To wrap things up, Peter discusses one of his personal selections, In the Bedroom (2001), and why it earned a place on his list.

In this week’s episode of Scanners Inc, we dive deep into the world of film culture—exploring everything from the art of archiving to the thrill of rare screenings and the fast-paced world of film auctions. We break down why preservation matters, what gets lost (and found) in the process, and how collectors keep cinematic history alive. Plus, in our “Forgotten Gems” segment, we spotlight two overlooked films: Ex, a striking, under-the-radar thriller, and The Keeper of the City, a gritty, atmospheric crime drama that deserves a second look. Join us for film talk, discoveries, and the stories behind the reels.

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.

Welcome to the show where cinema gets messy, personal, and deeply passionate. Peter NCseventeen brings years of film and arts knowledge to a podcast dedicated to film archiving, cult classics, lost gems, and the stories behind the movies we love. Episode one kicks off with Ken Russell’s Whore, the wild criminal fever dream Killing Zoe, and a fully-loaded mailbag. This is cinema talk for people who want more than reviews — they want the history, the attitude, and the obsession.