'Altered States' Heads to Blu-ray

Written by Bob Suggs Monday, 09 July 2012 10:17

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The Most Terrifying Experiment In The History Of Science Is Out Of Control...And The Subject Is Himself.

'Altered States' Heads to Blu-rayResearch scientist Eddie Jessup (William hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful, hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states..and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing. Academy award winner William Hurt as Jessup (his film debut) heads a solid cast featuring Blair brown, bob balaban and Charles had. Working from paddy Chayefskys novel, director ken Russell guides us with a sorcerers skill through eddies magical and horrific journey as Altered States gyrates with dazzling visual bravado and bracing emotional impact.

The main problem with this 1980 science fiction drama is that it is oh-so derivative. However, it is classier than your average Wolf Man rip-off, as Ken Russell directed it and the screenplay it is based on the 1978 novel by Paddy Chayefsky. However, Chayefsky so disliked the finished version of the film, with its preposterous ending, that he asked to have his name removed, with the credit for the screenplay attributed to his pseudonym, Sidney Aaron.

William Hurt, in his screen debut, plays the mad scientist who develops a kind of think tank that regresses him to a primal state. In other words, he enters a meek scientist, but emerges a hairy ape. The film's pacing is part of the problem, as it talks us to death in the beginning, than lapses into more typical fare, disregarding the intellectual aspects of the original material. This film marks the screen debut of Drew Barrymore. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Actors: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid
Directors: Ken Russell
Format: NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: July 10, 2012
Run Time: 102 minutes

Altered States [Blu-ray]

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Actor: William Hurt Actor: Blair Brown Actor: Bob Balaban Actor: Charles Haid AspectRatio: 1.77:1 AudienceRating: R (Restricted) Binding: Blu-ray Brand: Warner Color: color Director: Ken Russell EAN: 0883929228034 EANList: Format: Blu-ray Format: NTSC Format: Widescreen IsEligibleForTradeIn: 1 ItemDimensions: Label: Warner Home Video Languages: ListPrice: Manufacturer: Warner Home Video MPN: WARBR253526 NumberOfDiscs: 1 PackageDimensions: PackageQuantity: 1 PartNumber: WARBR253526 ProductGroup: DVD ProductTypeName: ABIS_DVD Publisher: Warner Home Video RegionCode: 1 ReleaseDate: 2012-07-10 RunningTime: 102 SKU: B21272 Studio: Warner Home Video Title: Altered States [Blu-ray] TradeInValue: UPC: 883929228034 UPCList:

Product Description A scientist experiments unlock the horrors of his mind. Visual wizard Ken Russell directs William Hurt, Blair Brown and a mind-blowing array of special effects. Amazon.com The main problem with this 1980 science fiction drama is that it is oh-so derivative. However, it is classier than your average Wolf Man rip-off, as Ken Russell directed it and the screenplay it is based on the 1978 novel by Paddy Chayefsky. However, Chayefsky so disliked the finished version of the film, with its preposterous ending, that he asked to have his name removed, with the credit for the screenplay attributed to his pseudonym, Sidney Aaron. William Hurt, in his screen debut, plays the mad scientist who develops a kind of think tank that regresses him to a primal state. In other words, he enters a meek scientist, but emerges a hairy ape. The film's pacing is part of the problem, as it talks us to death in the beginning, than lapses into more typical fare, disregarding the intellectual aspects of the original material. This film marks the screen debut of Drew Barrymore. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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