The Brood(1979)
78% matchHidden gem
Horror, Sci-Fi · 92 min · Dir. David Cronenberg
body-horrorpsychologicaltrauma
PrimeShudder
Movies Like Altered States (1980)
"Altered States" stands out for its fusion of science fiction and horror, presenting a surreal exploration of consciousness as a scientist undergoes mind-bending transformations through psychedelic experiences. If you enjoyed its heady mix of psychological thrills and grotesque metamorphosis, you’ll find similarly unnerving films exploring the darker sides of human experimentation and altered states of perception in this curated list. Prepare for a journey through the unsettling and the bizarre that blurs the line between reality and the subconscious.
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Eraserhead(1977)
75% matchWell reviewed
Fantasy, Horror · 89 min · Dir. David Lynch
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Jacob's Ladder(1990)
74% matchWell reviewed
Drama, Horror, Mystery · 113 min · Dir. Adrian Lyne
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The Fly(1986)
74% matchAcclaimed
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi · 96 min · Dir. David Cronenberg
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Videodrome(1983)
73% matchWell reviewed
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi · 87 min · Dir. David Cronenberg
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Annihilation(2018)
69% matchWell reviewed
Adventure, Drama, Horror · 115 min · Dir. Alex Garland
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Prime
Scanners(1981)
67% matchWell reviewed
Both films explore the disturbing consequences of scientific experiments on the mind, blending horror and sci-fi in surreal, psychologically intense settings.
Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller · 103 min · Dir. David Cronenberg
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PrimeShudder
Hollow Man(2000)
61% match
Action, Horror, Sci-Fi · 112 min · Dir. Paul Verhoeven
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Netflix
Altered(2006)
37% match
'Altered' is recommended for its similar blend of horror and sci-fi, exploring themes of mind manipulation and the unsettling consequences of experimental encounters.
Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller · 88 min · Dir. Eduardo Sánchez