1980 · Horror / Science Fiction / Thriller
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.
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.
- 6.7/10 · 804 votes
- 1h 43m
- December 25, 1980
- English
Directed by Ken Russell
About Altered States
Altered States is a 1980 horror, science fiction, and thriller film directed by Ken Russell. It runs 1h 43m. It was released on December 25, 1980.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English and Spanish. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 6.7 out of 10, based on 804 TMDB votes.
Altered States Details
- Title
- Altered States
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 6.7/10 from 804 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Writers
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Box office
- $19,853,892
- Keywords
- experiment, genetics, based on novel or book, ritual, subconsciousness, harvard university, psychology, surreal, drug use, magic mushroom, drug trip, university
Altered States Release Date
Altered States was released on December 25, 1980. More 1980 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Altered States Genres
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Altered States Cast
William HurtProfessor Eddie Jessup
Blair BrownEmily Jessup
Bob BalabanArthur Rosenberg
Charles HaidMason Parrish
Thaao PenghlisEcheverria- Miguel GodreauPrimal Man
Dori BrennerSylvia Rosenberg
Peter BrandonHobart
Charles White-EagleThe Brujo
Drew BarrymoreMargaret Jessup- Megan JeffersGrace Jessup
Jack MurdockHector Orteco
Francis X. McCarthyObispo- Deborah BaltzellSchizophrenic Patient
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