Altered States (1980)
Altered States is a 1980 horror movie directed by Ken Russell, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars William Hurt, Blair Brown and Bob Balaban.
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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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 25 December 1980.
How long is Altered States?
Altered States runs 1h 43m.
Who made Altered States?
Altered States was directed by Ken Russell.
Where can I watch Altered States?
Altered States is available on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
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Cast
- William Hurt as Professor Eddie Jessup
- Blair Brown as Emily Jessup
- Bob Balaban as Arthur Rosenberg
- Charles Haid as Mason Parrish
- Thaao Penghlis as Echeverria
- Miguel Godreau as Primal Man
- Dori Brenner as Sylvia Rosenberg
- Peter Brandon as Hobart
- Charles White-Eagle as The Brujo
- Drew Barrymore as Margaret Jessup
- Megan Jeffers as Grace Jessup
- Jack Murdock as Hector Orteco
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