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.

⭐ 6.7 /10 737 votes

December 25, 1980 1h 43m Released

Horror Science Fiction Thriller

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Ken Russell
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Paddy Chayefsky, Paddy Chayefsky
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Warner Bros. Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $15,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Megan Jeffers

Grace Jessup

Jack Murdock

Hector Orteco

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Altered States released?

Altered States was released on December 25, 1980.

How long is Altered States?

The runtime of Altered States is 1h 43m.

What genre is Altered States?

Altered States is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of Altered States?

Altered States has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Altered States?

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Who directed Altered States?

Altered States was directed by Ken Russell.

Who stars in Altered States?

The main cast of Altered States includes William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban.

What language is Altered States in?

Altered States is originally in English.