"Altered States"
A researcher uses sensory deprivation tanks to study the mechanisms of hallucinations. When he adds a psychedelic herb to the mix, the results are explosive.
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Honestly one of my favourites, incredible film.
"I am a fellow of the American Board of Endocrinology and I will not put up with this bullshit!"
Wtf lemmy how did you know I've watched that movie 3 times this year already