Altered States

"A dream is the key that unlocks the mysteries of the waking world."

Dec 25 1980 R 1h 42m
Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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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Plot

A psycho-physiologist experiments with drugs and a sensory-deprivation tank and has visions he believes are genetic memories.

Written by

Paddy Chayefsky

Directed by

Ken Russell

Cast

William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 7 nominations total

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Altered States (1980) - Trailer HD
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# of Votes
39,967
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
58
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