Altered States is a 1980 American science fiction horror film directed by Ken Russell and adapted by playwright and screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky from his 1978 novel of the same name. The novel and the film are based in part on John C. Lilly's sensory deprivation research conducted in isolation tanks under the influence of psychoactive drugs like mescaline, ketamine, and LSD. The film features elements of both psychological horror and body horror.
Altered States (1980)
Directed by Ken Russell
Genres - Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Arthouse Science Fiction Film |
Release Date - Dec 25, 1980 |
Run Time - 102 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Box Office
$19,853,892
Themes
Tags
Cult, Drug, Drugs, Film Based On A Novel, Genetics, Isolation Tank, John Corigliano, Metamorphosis, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Quest For Knowledge, Ritual, Science, Sensory Deprivation, Supernatural/Monsters, Suspense, University
Attributes
Filming Location: California, Mexico, New York City
Narrative Location: Boston
Narrative Location: Boston
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Alternate Titles
Altered States
AU, CA, IN, GB, US
Au-Delà du Réel
CA
Au-delà du réel
FR
Der Höllentrip
DE
Eksperimentet
DK, NO
Estados alterados
AR, MX, PE, VE
Experiment periculos
RO
Experimentet
SE
Förändrade tillstånd
FI
Gerçeğin Ötesinde
TR
Koreni prividjenja
RS
Korenine prividov
SI
Muutostiloja
FI
Odmienne stany swiadomosci
PL
Pakitusios būsenos
LT
Stati di allucinazione
IT
Tocht door de geest
BE
Un viaje alucinante al fondo de la mente
ES
Változó állapotok
HU
Viagens Alucinantes
BR, PT
Ανεξέλεγκτες Καταστάσεις
GR
Другие ипостаси
RU
Промяна на съзнанието
BG
アルタード・ステーツ／未知への挑戦
JP
變形博士
TW