Altered States
Description
A mind-bending sci-fi drama about an experiment that pushes human consciousness to extremes.
Special Features
- Restored cut (high-quality remaster).
- Interview with William Hurt discussing his method acting approach.
- Behind-the-scenes documentary examining the special effects.
Production Details
- Director: Ken Russell
- Genre: Sci-Fi
- Subgenre: Psychological
- Resolution: 1080p
- Edition: Limited
- Censor Status: No censorship issues
- Packaging: Hardcase slipcover with abstract artwork
- Original Release Date: 25 December 1980
User Reviews
Ken Russell’s psychedelic sci-fi odyssey is a sensory overload of sound, vision, and existential dread. William Hurt’s descent into primal consciousness is both terrifying and awe-inspiring. It’s a heady mix of science, spirituality, and body horror that dares to ask: what if evolution could be reversed?
Equal parts cerebral and grotesque, Altered States explores the boundaries of identity and perception. Russell’s direction is unhinged in the best way, with surreal visuals and a thunderous score. It’s a film that’s as much about inner space as outer spectacle—ambitious, bizarre, and unforgettable.
A scientist’s quest for truth spirals into a hallucinatory nightmare in this bold, brainy thriller. Hurt is magnetic, the visuals are wild, and the themes are dense. It’s a film that demands your attention and rewards it with a kaleidoscope of madness and metaphysical musings.
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