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ALTERED STATES
Explore Altered States (1980), a horror and science fiction movie, without spoilers. See ratings, runtime, audience fit, and similar movies on NoSpoilers.
"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."
19801h 43m6.7 TMDb
Directed by Ken Russell
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Condensed premise
A research scientist explores the boundaries and frontiers of human consciousness.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense8.3
Emotion5.4
Complexity8.4
Humor5
Realism5.8
Action5
Darkness7.8
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
- ✓fans of intelligent science fiction
- ✓fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema
May not appeal to
- –viewers sensitive to disturbing content
- –those seeking nonstop action
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