A Scanner Darkly
by Philip K. Dickliterary work· published 1977
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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 (both recreational and abusive). 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.
Adaptations (1)
A Scanner Darkly was adapted into a 2006 film.
A Scanner Darkly2006 · film · 100 min · dir. Richard Linklater · IMDb ↗An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.
