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Altered States (1980)

R · 1980-12-25 · 1h 42m · EN
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A dream is the key that unlocks the mysteries of the waking world.

A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of consciousness and finds that memory, time, and perhaps reality itself are states of mind.

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Ken RussellDirector
Budget
$15M
Box office
$19.9M

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William HurtWilliam HurtProfessor Eddie JessupBlair BrownBlair BrownEmily JessupBob BalabanBob BalabanArthur RosenbergCharles HaidCharles HaidMason ParrishThaao PenghlisThaao PenghlisEcheverriaMiguel GodreauMiguel GodreauPrimal ManDori BrennerDori BrennerSylvia RosenbergPeter BrandonPeter BrandonHobartCharles White-EagleCharles White-EagleThe BrujoDrew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreMargaret JessupMegan JeffersMegan JeffersGrace JessupJack MurdockJack MurdockHector Orteco

Keywords

Based on novel or bookDrugsScienceGeneticsDrug useUniversityRitualMagic mushroomHarvard universityMetamorphosisSurrealSubconsciousnessSensory deprivationIsolation tankDeprivation chamberQuest for knowledgeDrug tripPsychedelicPsychedelics

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Horror · Science FictionTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Drugs · ScienceDirector preference176274Actor preference4135 · 176261 · 86761Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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What is Altered States about?

A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of consciousness. Using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures from native American shamans, he explores these altered states of consciousness and finds that memory, time, and perhaps reality itself are states of mind.

How long is Altered States?

Altered States has a runtime of 102 minutes.