A Scanner Darkly

About this event

Porlock Press Film Club presents a special screening marking the 20th anniversary of Richard Linklater's A Scanner Darkly. Set in a near-future America where the war on drugs has failed, the film explores a society ravaged by Substance D, a highly addictive compound that has devastated entire communities.

This rotoscope-animated adaptation of Philip K. D!ck's novel follows an undercover narcotics agent navigating a world of surveillance, addiction, and fractured identity. The film examines themes of government control and personal dissolution through its distinctive visual style and compelling narrative.

Taking place at Savoy Cinema on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 18:00, this screening offers an opportunity to experience Linklater's thought-provoking work on the big screen.