Altered: States

: It marked the film debut of actor William Hurt as Dr. Edward Jessup, a scientist who uses sensory deprivation tanks and hallucinogenic drugs to explore "original" human consciousness.

In psychology and neuroscience, a "feature" refers to the specific subjective or biological markers that define an altered state: Classification schemes of altered states of consciousness Altered States

: The film is known for its Oscar-nominated score by John Corigliano and groundbreaking visual effects by Bran Ferren, which used "slit-scan" and in-camera techniques to depict psychedelic hallucinations. : It marked the film debut of actor William Hurt as Dr

: A specialized 4K/Blu-ray edition from The Criterion Collection includes high-definition restorations and scholarly essays on its "visionary" aesthetics. 2. Scientific Features of an Altered State (ASC) : A specialized 4K/Blu-ray edition from The Criterion

: The opening title sequence by R/Greenberg Associates used a geometric sans-serif typeface that disorientingly "invades" the screen, eventually obscuring the character within the text.