Altered States (1980). A psycho-physiologist experiments with drugs and a sensory-deprivation tank and has visions he believes are genetic memories.
Psychedelic and visually rich, this film about a man’s obsession with his own consciousness is a total trip in the best possible way. William Hurt is pretty awesome in the lead role, and he sells even the most ridiculous scenes so well it’s hard to believe it’s his first film. If you’re in the mood for something both bananas and existential, this is worth the watch. 8/10.
