A SCANNER DARKLY—Set in a near-future ravaged by a powerful drug called Substance D, an undercover agent becomes dangerously entangled in the world he is surveilling. His identity blurs as he spies on his friends and struggles with addiction, paranoia, and the collapse of his own sense of self. Using rotoscoped animation, the film creates … <a href="https://johnnyhasthekeys.com/2026/04/27/ep-08-33-a-scanner-darkly-2006/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006)</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

A SCANNER DARKLY—Set in a near-future ravaged by a powerful drug called Substance D, an undercover agent becomes dangerously entangled in the world he is surveilling. His identity blurs as he spies on his friends and struggles with addiction, paranoia, and the collapse of his own sense of self. Using rotoscoped animation, the film creates … Continue reading Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006) →

A SCANNER DARKLY—Set in a near-future ravaged by a powerful drug called Substance D, an undercover agent becomes dangerously entangled in the world he is surveilling. His identity blurs as he spies on his friends and struggles with addiction, paranoia, and the collapse of his own sense of self. Using rotoscoped animation, the film creates … <a href="https://johnnyhasthekeys.com/2026/04/27/ep-08-33-a-scanner-darkly-2006/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Continue reading Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006) →</a>

Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Johnny Has the Keys is a Horror and Science Fiction podcast, deciphering inspirations, influences, and parallels within the genre. It is the indulgence of life-long friends, David Horton and Tim Smith, and it presented via the magic of podcasting with their enthusiastic –albeit sometimes, sarcastic and profane—commentary. If you’re seeking geeked-out wisdom for all things creepy and spacey, then you have stumbled upon the right show. Uncles Tim and David are prepared to escort you through the long corridors of ghastly themes and speculative similarities. Whether you seek enlightenment, laughter, or explosive tirades of nerdy knowledge, these boys are well-acquainted with horror and Sci-Fi’s many doors.

…and they’re more than willing to share the keys.

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Johnny Has the Keys is a Horror and Science Fiction podcast, deciphering inspirations, influences, and parallels within the genre. It is the indulgence of life-long friends, David Horton and Tim Smith, and it presented via the magic of podcasting with their enthusiastic –albeit sometimes, sarcastic and profane—commentary. If you’re seeking geeked-out wisdom for all things creepy and spacey, then you have stumbled upon the right show. Uncles Tim and David are prepared to escort you through the long corridors of ghastly themes and speculative similarities. Whether you seek enlightenment, laughter, or explosive tirades of nerdy knowledge, these boys are well-acquainted with horror and Sci-Fi’s many doors. …and they’re more than willing to share the keys.

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Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006)

Ep. 08-33: A Scanner Darkly (2006)