Altered States
1980
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Synopsis
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.
Altered States (1980) is a 1h 43min horror feature film by Ken Russell. A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of human consciousness. Selected for Mayhem Film Festival (2012).
Key facts
Original language
English
First release
December 25, 1980
Production companies
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Home video distributors
Warner Home Video (United States)
Setting
Boston
Filming locations
New York City, California, Mexico
Trailer
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Festival History
- Mayhem Film Festival 2012
- Academy Awards 1981 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1981 generic
Titles
| Original title | Altered States | |
| Québec French title | Au-delà du réel |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Warner Home Video (cat. no. 11076) | 1980, United States, clamshell |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Altered States - John Corigliano, John David Earnest, Dan Wallin (1981) | 7 releases, 1981-2016: RCA Gold Seal, RCA Red Seal, Waxwork Records |
| CD | Altered States - John Corigliano, John David Earnest, Dan Wallin (1981) | 3 releases, 1990-2014: La-La Land Records, RCA Victor |
| Cassette | Altered States - John Corigliano, John David Earnest, Dan Wallin (1981) | 3 releases, 1981-1990: RCA Gold Seal, RCA Red Seal, RCA Victor |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1980 11076 |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
