Altered States (1980)

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.

Released: Dec 25, 1980

Runtime: 102 minutes

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Stars: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Thaao Penghlis, Miguel Godreau

Crew: Ken Russell (Director), Paddy Chayefsky (Screenplay), Paddy Chayefsky (Novel), Howard Gottfried (Producer), Daniel Melnick (Executive Producer), John Corigliano (Original Music Composer)