Directed by Ken Russell and starring William Hurt, Altered States made use of one of the early surround sound technologies; Megasound, a devise, that once you've seen the film can understand the benefit of.
Plot: A scientist (William Hurt) becomes interested in the advantages of sensory deprevation tanks and begins searching for other similar experiences. To that end he is made aware of a Mexican tribe that uses mushrooms and other ingredients to illicit a dreamlike state. In addition to the tank, Hurt consumes the 'drug' and begins to regress to a primitive conciousness.
This is a sensory experience, both visually and audibly. It relishes throwing the audience headlong into metaphysical questions and sci-fi daydreams.
Budget: $15,000,000
Gross: $19,853.892
Fun Fact: This is the debut of a certain Drew Barrymore. Nominated for the 'Best Sound' award at the Academy that year, losing to Empire Strikes Back.
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