Altered States
"A dream is the key that unlocks the mysteries of the waking world."
1980-12-25
6.719
en 102mHorrorScience FictionThriller
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.
Novel
Paddy Chayefsky
Screenplay
Paddy Chayefsky
Original Music Composer
John Corigliano
Producer
Howard Gottfried
Executive Producer
Daniel Melnick
Director
Ken Russell
experiment genetics based on novel or book ritual subconsciousness harvard university psychology surreal drug use magic mushroom drug trip university drugs psychedelics metamorphosis sensory deprivation isolation tank deprivation chamber psychedelic quest for knowledge
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$19,853,892Budget
$15,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
