The films “Altered States” and “Altered States of Plaine” provide an exciting view into the complexities of consciousness and reality. While the “Altered States” details the intense journey of scientist Eddie Jessup, played by William Hurt, into the world of hallucinogens and sensory deprivation, the “Altered States of Plaine” showcases a man on the run from a surreptitious government agency as he awakens in random global locations. Both films reveal exciting behind-the-scenes details about filming and production.
Where it Filmed?
“Altered States” was shot in various locations ranging from the bustling cities of New York, Boston, and Los Angeles to the vibrant landscapes of Mexico. Some scenes were shot amidst the stunning beauty of Columbia University and Myrtle Street in Boston, while others were set in emblematic locations like the Valley of the Monks in Mexico and the Bronx Zoo in New York. Meanwhile, “Altered States of Plaine” was filmed in different spots including California and New York in the United States, the majestic Matterhorn in Switzerland and the romantic city of Paris, France.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| George Gallagher | Emanuel Plaine |
| Kether Donohue | Violet |
| Donald Pritt | Tommy |
| Barry Bergman | Walt |
| Sarah J. Malka | Betsy |
| Justin Swain | Casey the Clone |
| Jules Helm | Preacher |
| Claude Jarzombek | French Doctor |
| Jason Grant | Professor Milter |
| Neal Fenton | Blackcoat |
| Nicholas Serra | Blackcoat |
| Joe Hernandez | Blackcoat |
| Lars Elling Lunde | John |
| Anthony Paska | Mental Hospital Orderly |
| Sean Schemmel | Mental Hospital Aide |
| Isaac Byrne | Gas Pumper |
| Marissa Wein | Preacher’s Assistant |
| Daryl Ray Carliles | Subway Commuter |
| Ronin Kennedy | Son |
| Matthew Kennedy | Father |
| Andre Da Silva | Emanuel Plaine (voice) |
| Hernan Lucero | Emanuel Plaine (voice) |
| Judy Malka | Betsy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Altered States” director and scriptwriter had a tumultuous relationship during filming which resulted in the scriptwriter removing his name from the project.
- Jessup’s experiments were filmed at the real-life Columbia University.
- For scenes in Mexico, Jessup took part in an authentic Indian ritual set against the backdrop of the real Valley of the Monks.
- “Altered States of Plaine” was released in the USA on 2nd May 2014.
- The film starred George Gallagher, Kether Donohue, and Michael G. Mathis in leading roles.
- The movie was directed by Nick Gaglia who also had a hand in writing alongside George Gallagher.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 40.0583238
- Longitude: -74.4056612
- Place ID: ChIJn0AAnpX7wIkRjW0_-Ad70iw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New Jersey, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8575475
- Longitude: 2.3513765
- Place ID: ChIJD7fiBh9u5kcRYJSMaMOCCwQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
