Altered States (1980)
Anno di uscita: 1980
Nazione: United States
Alternative Title: Estados alterados, Viagens Alucinantes, Anexelengtes katastaseis, Au-delà du réel, Der Höllentrip
Regista: Ken Russell
Writer: Paddy Chayefsky
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Howard Gottfried
Executive Producer: Daniel Melnick
Società: Warner Bros. Pictures
Genere: Arthouse Science Fiction Film, Fantasy Film, Film Based On A Novel, Horror, Horror Film, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Thriller
Budget: 15.000.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: based on novel or book, deprivation chamber, drug trip, drug use, drugs, experiment, genetics, harvard university, isolation tank, magic mushroom, metamorphosis, psychedelic, psychedelics, psychology, quest for knowledge, ritual, sensory deprivation, subconsciousness, surreal, university
Storia
In 'Altered States,' a Harvard University researcher named Eddie Jessup explores the boundaries of consciousness using sensory deprivation and hallucinogenic mixtures derived from Native American shamanic rituals. He enters an isolation tank for experimentation, initially experiencing vivid and surreal visions that he believes are genetic memories. As his experiments progress, Eddie's experiences become increasingly intense and dangerous, leading to physical transformations and psychological disturbances.
Riassunto
Directed by Ken Russell in 1980, 'Altered States' is a psychedelic science fiction film that explores themes of consciousness, reality, and the subconscious mind. The story is based on the novel of the same name by Piers Anthony. The movie is notable for its surreal visual effects and exploration of altered states of consciousness through drug use and sensory deprivation.
