Alterscape

{{Short description|2018 science fiction horror film}}

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| name = Alterscape

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| director = Serge Levin

| producer = Jon Keeyes
Matthew Panepinto

| writer = Serge Levin

| starring = Michael Ironside
Charles Baker
Alex Veadov

| studio = Isle Empire Pictures

| released = {{Film date|2018|02|23|Philip K. Dick}}

| country = United States

| language = English

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Alterscape is a 2018 science fiction horror film written and directed by the American actor and filmmaker Serge Levin.{{cite web|author =Michael Gingold|title=Philip K. Dick Festival Exclusive: Filmmaker Serge Levin and Star Michael Ironside On "Alterscape"|url=https://rue-morgue.com/philip-k-dick-festival-exclusive-filmmaker-serge-levin-and-star-michael-ironside-on-alterscape/|website=Rue-Morgue|accessdate=6 March 2018|date=23 February 2018}} The film stars Michael Ironside, Charles Baker and Alex Veadov, produced by Jon Keeyes and Matthew Panepinto.

Alterscape had its world premiere at the Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival on February 23, 2018 in New York,{{cite news

|author =Jonathan Kesh|title=Interview: 'Alterscape' Director Serge Levin on His Film's Multiple Layers and 1980s Vibes|url=https://www.outerplaces.com/science-fiction/item/17840-alterscape-serge-levin-interview|website=Outer Places|accessdate=6 March 2018|date=21 February 2018}} where the film won the Philip K. Dick Best Feature award.{{cite news

|author =Rosalia Chavez|title=The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival Announce its Winners|url=https://horrorbuzz.com/philip-k-dick-science-fiction-film-festival-announce-winners/|website=Horrorbuzz|accessdate=6 March 2018|date=4 March 2018}} Alterscape was produced by Isle Empire Pictures, a subsidiary of Isle Empire Holding.

Synopsis

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After a suicide attempt, Sam Miller (Charles Baker), coping with loss and depression, submits to a series of trials that fine-tune human emotions, but his unique reaction to the tests send him on a journey that transcends both physical and perceived reality. Under the supervision of Doctor Julian Loro (Michael Ironside), Sam undergoes a series of experiments to scan and alter human emotions.Article "Abysm Finds A Mad Scientist on The Loose in New York City", by Steve Barton, "DreadCentral", December 3, 2014.Article "'Welcome to Willits' Is A Weird and Woozy Slasher and Aliens Flick", by Noel Murray, "Los Angeles Times", September 28, 2017Article "The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival Announce Winners", by Rosalia Chavez, "Horror Buzz", March 4, 2018.

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