Altered States
In the basement of a university medical school, Dr. Jessup floats naked in total darkness. The most terrifying experiment in the history of science is out of control... and the subject is himself.
1980 R 1h 43m
A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of human consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from Native American shamans, he explores these altered states of cognizance and finds that memory, time, and reality itself are states of mind.
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| Original title | Altered States |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 25, 1980 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, experiment, psychology, ritual, drug use, university, magic mushroom, subconsciousness, surreal, drug trip, genetics, harvard university |
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What is Altered States about?
A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of human consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from Native American shamans, he explores these altered states of cognizance and finds that memory, time, and reality itself are states of mind.
When was Altered States released?
Altered States was released on Dec 25, 1980 (status: Released).
Who directed Altered States?
Ken Russell directed Altered States.
What is the TMDB rating of Altered States?
Altered States has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 804 votes.