Altered States (1980)
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.
Cast
- William Hurt - Professor Eddie Jessup
- Blair Brown - Emily Jessup
- Bob Balaban - Arthur Rosenberg
- Charles Haid - Mason Parrish
- Thaao Penghlis - Echeverria
- Miguel Godreau - Primal Man
- Dori Brenner - Sylvia Rosenberg
- Peter Brandon - Hobart
- Charles White-Eagle - The Brujo
- Drew Barrymore - Margaret Jessup
Screenplay
- Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay)
- Paddy Chayefsky (Novel)
Themes
Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Occult Rituals and Satanism, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths, Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Midnight Ritual Sacrifice and Terror
Keywords
experiment, genetics, based on novel or book, ritual, subconsciousness, harvard university, psychology, surreal, drug use, magic mushroom, drug trip, university, drugs, psychedelics, metamorphosis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Altered States?
- Altered States was directed by Ken Russell.
- Who stars in Altered States?
- Altered States stars William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Thaao Penghlis, Miguel Godreau.
- How long is Altered States?
- Altered States has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Altered States?
- Altered States is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Altered States?
- Altered States had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Altered States gross?
- Altered States grossed $20M worldwide.
- Where was Altered States produced?
- Altered States was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Altered States?
- The themes of Altered States include: Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Occult Rituals and Satanism, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths, Cannibal Cults and Horror Tales, Midnight Ritual Sacrifice and Terror.