Altered States [4K UHD Blu-ray]

Ken Russell’s sci-fi film follows researcher Eddie Jessup, played by William Hurt, as his mind-expanding experiments take him on a dangerous journey into the limits of consciousness. This two-disc Criterion edition includes the film in 4K UHD and Blu-ray, with special features and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Key Features

• Mind-bending Story: Jessup’s experiments lead to a substance-fuelled odyssey from humankind’s primordial past to the outer limits of consciousness.
• 4K Presentation: The film is presented on 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR.
• Audio Options: Includes a 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack and an alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
• Special Features: New audio commentary with film historian Samm Deighan, archival interviews with Ken Russell and William Hurt, a new interview with special-visual-effects designer Bran Ferren, and a trailer.
• Subtitles: English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

What's Included

• 1 x 4K UHD disc with the film
• 1 x Blu-ray disc with the film and special features
• An essay by film critic Jessica Kiang
• New cover by Richey Beckett

Specifications

• Format: 4K UHD and Blu-ray
• Discs: 2
• Runtime: 1 hour and 43 minutes
• Age Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Release Date: 27 Oct. 2025
• Language: English
• Director: Ken Russell
• Cast: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban and Charles Haid
• Dimensions: 20 x 17 x 2 cm (7.9 x 6.7 x 0.8 in)
• EAN: 5061088921194