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Color Out of Space

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After a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farm, Nathan Gardner and his family find themselves battling a mutant extraterrestrial organism that infects their minds and bodies, transforming their quiet rural life into a technicolor nightmare.
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Critics Consensus

A welcome return for director Richard Stanley, Color Out of Space mixes tart B-movie pulp with visually alluring Lovecraftian horror and a dash of gonzo Nicolas Cage.

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Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) 02/17/2021
4/5
I found the results authentically nightmarish, perhaps especially thanks to the film's unusual rhythm for horror: not a panicky staccato but a fuzzy-edged, narcotic throb. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast 02/02/2021
A trippy and grotesque vision of the real and unreal colliding in the New England wilderness, energized by memorably out-there effects and its reliably rage-y leading man. Go to Full Review Ed Potton The Times (UK) 03/02/2020
2/5
Stylised weirdness can only take you so far, though. Go to Full Review Brian Bisesi Horror Movie Club Podcast Oct 1
3/5
Color Out of Space meets the visual challenges inherent in adapting H.P. Lovecraft, but the entertainment value is dampened by the lack of any engaging story, relationship, or chemistry between the characters. Go to Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 18
9/10
This is probably one of the best depictions of cosmic horror that I have ever seen on film. Not that I have seen many, but this one is actually a really impressive adaptation of HP Lovecraft. It falls in that genre of “Weird Tale”... Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 06/10/2025
4/5
...effects are carefully eked out, the visuals are unique and imaginative, and the whole package just works; Lovecraft’s short story is really just a jumping off point in terms of narrative elements... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/08/2020 Incredible movie, some of the acting isn't 100% perfect but the visuals, story and atmosphere are just fantastic. See more The ALPACAS 02/04/2020 HP Lovecraft and Nicolas Cage are a great combination! See more Brian Y 02/03/2020 It was remarkably consistent with the story in the book (compared with many others from H.P. Lovecraft adaptations to the screen). The visuals and sounds were wonderful at presenting an ominous environment without too much "showing the monster" as so many modern horror films do. See it while you can! See more Gregory S 02/02/2020 Rarely do I say a movie stinks, but what the heck? Fandango, can I get my money back? Arclight, what are you thinking wasting a screen on this crap? I should have been clued in as soon as I realized nick cage was in this. Moviegoers, you cant get your two hours back, don’t waste your time. See more 02/02/2020 Being a huge fan of the film Mandy and an even bigger fan of Lovecraft, and good horror in general, I couldn't wait to see what this severely underrated director (Hardware) could do with the material. Having Nicholas Cage was the icing on the cake. What wonders this actor is capable of when allowed some freedom. Such a haunting film in the way it portrays the Color Out of Space. The superb cinematography, directing, acting and visuals will all haunt you ling after the credits roll. And quite possibly one of the greatest horror soundtracks of all tine. See more Josh 01/31/2020 Fantastic, though expected it to be a little edgier. Still, great fun. See more Read all reviews
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Richard Stanley

Director

Nicolas Cage

Nathan Gardner

Joely Richardson

Theresa Gardner

Tommy Chong

Ezra

Madeleine Arthur

Lavinia Gardner

Elliot Knight

Ward Phillips

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Movie Info

Synopsis After a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farm, Nathan Gardner and his family find themselves battling a mutant extraterrestrial organism that infects their minds and bodies, transforming their quiet rural life into a technicolor nightmare.
Director
Richard Stanley
Producer
Daniel Noah, Lisa Whalen, Elijah Wood
Screenwriter
Scarlett Amaris
Distributor
RLJE Films
Production Co
SpectreVision, ACE Pictures Entertainment, XYZ Films
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 24, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 21, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$677.3K
Runtime
1h 51m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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