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Philip K. Dick. The·2006·Director: Richard Linklater
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Book Rating
3.5
Movie Rating
Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr.
The Book
A Scanner Darkly is a science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick, published in 1977. The semi-autobiographical story is set in a dystopian Orange County, California, in the then-future of June 1994, and includes an extensive portrayal of drug culture and drug use. The novel is one of Dick's best-known works and served as the basis for a 2006 film of the same name, directed by Richard Linklater.
The Film
A Scanner Darkly is a 2006 American adult animated science fiction thriller film written and directed by Richard Linklater, based on the 1977 novel by Philip K. Dick. The film tells the story of identity and deception in a near-future dystopia constantly under intrusive high-tech police surveillance in the midst of a drug addiction epidemic.
Key Differences
The film adapts the book's core arc while making concise structural choices.
Our Verdict
Enjoy both!Both work — the book and film complement each other.
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