While Mindfield isn't quite the Scanners-light I was led to believe, nor was it the lost Canadian cult classic I was hoping for, it remains a decent sci-fi thriller that holds its own. Set against the gritty backdrop of Montreal, this paranoid detective story centered on the haunting legacy of the CIA's MKUltra experiments. Though it lacks the visceral "head-popping" thrills of a Cronenberg masterpiece, its atmospheric tension and solid performance by Michael Ironside make it a worthwhile watch for anyone who enjoys a slow-burn conspiracy with a distinct Northern flavor.