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Where to Watch Altered States (1980) (Legally)

In the basement of a university medical school, Dr. Jessup floats naked in total darkness. The most terrifying experiment in the history of science is out of control... and the subject is himself.

Dec 25, 1980 US 103 min M

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Horror Science Fiction Thriller

Where can I watch “Altered States” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1980), without spoilers.

Expect a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller blend, with a runtime close to 103 minutes.

Cast highlights include William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

experiment, genetics, based on novel or book, ritual, subconsciousness, harvard university, psychology, surreal, drug use, magic mushroom, drug trip, university

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Plot

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.