<p>In this episode we explore the troubled production history of  Ken Russell’s cosmic sci-fi drama, featuring early performances by William Hurt, Bob Balaban and Blair Brown along with innovative special effects by Dick Smith.</p>



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In this episode we explore the troubled production history of Ken Russell’s cosmic sci-fi drama, featuring early performances by William Hurt, Bob Balaban and Blair Brown along with innovative special effects by Dick Smith.

<p>In this episode we explore the troubled production history of  Ken Russell’s cosmic sci-fi drama, featuring early performances by William Hurt, Bob Balaban and Blair Brown along with innovative special effects by Dick Smith.</p>





Episode 6: Altered States (1980)

From John Ford to John Waters, from the arthouse to the grindhouse, it’s all covered in the weird and untamed audio excursion into madness known as PULSING CINEMA. Featuring interviews, reviews and all manner of movie magic.

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Episode 6: Altered States (1980)

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