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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.
Sensory deprivation tanks and shamanic hallucinogens collide to turn a scientific experiment into a terrifying trip through evolution. This psychedelic nightmare blurs the line between biological research and ancient, primal madness.
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Ken Russell
Cast
William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Thaao Penghlis, Miguel Godreau, Dori Brenner, Peter Brandon, Charles White-Eagle, Drew Barrymore
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Altered States
You can watch Altered States (1980) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Ken Russell
Cast
William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Thaao Penghlis, Miguel Godreau, Dori Brenner, Peter Brandon, Charles White-Eagle, Drew Barrymore
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