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.
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Overview
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.
Details
Release date1980-12-25
Runtime103 min
GenresHorror, Science Fiction, Thriller
DirectorKen Russell
CastWilliam Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid, Thaao Penghlis, Miguel Godreau, Dori Brenner, Peter Brandon
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures
CountriesUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
AwardsNominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 7 nominations total
