Color Out of Space
Color Out of Space
6.186%82%
The Gardner family moves to a remote farmstead in rural New England to escape the hustle of the 21st century. They are busy adapting to their new life when a meteorite crashes into their front yard, melts into the earth, and infects both the land and the properties of space-time with a strange, otherworldly colour. To their horror, the family discovers this alien force is gradually mutating every life form that it touches—including them.
N8 reviewedOctober 12, 2024
I went into Color Out of Space expecting a cosmic horror flick, and it delivered. This movie is like a fever dream come to life, visually stunning, completely unsettling, and at times, just plain weird.
Nicolas Cage is... well, Nicolas Cage. He fully embraces the madness of the situation, delivering a performance that's both hilarious and disturbing. The rest of the cast holds their own, especially Madeleine Arthur as the daughter, Lavinia, who brings a raw vulnerability to her role.
The special effects are trippy and mesmerizing, capturing the otherworldly nature of the "color" that infects the Gardner family and their farm. The cinematography is gorgeous, with vibrant colors contrasting against the encroaching darkness. It's like watching a nightmare unfold in slow motion.
The movie doesn't shy away from body horror, and there are some truly grotesque scenes that'll stick with you. But amidst the chaos, there's a poignant undercurrent of existential dread that's straight out of Lovecraft's playbook. The Gardner family's descent into madness is both terrifying and heartbreaking to watch.
Color Out of Space isn't for everyone. It's slow-paced, deliberately unsettling, and definitely not afraid to get weird. But if you're a fan of Lovecraftian horror, cosmic horror, or just want to see Nicolas Cage go completely unhinged, this movie is a must-see.
Just be prepared for a wild ride.