This is a SPOILER review of Color Out of Space. This is a film by Richard Stanley based off H.P. Lovecraft’s short story. A secluded farm is struck by a strange meteorite which has apocalyptic consequences for the family living there and possibly the world. Join us live in chat and share your thoughts!
Discussion
- 2019 American science fiction cosmic horror film directed and co-written by Richard Stanley, based on the short story “The Colour Out of Space” by H. P. Lovecraft.
- Stanley’s first feature film directed since his firing from The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996).
- the first film in a trilogy of Lovecraft adaptations, which he hopes to follow up with an adaptation of “The Dunwich Horror”.
- Filming took place in Portugal [19] in February 2019.
- Budget was $12 Million with a Box office of $938,816
- Log Line: A secluded farm is struck by a strange meteorite which has apocalyptic consequences for the family living there and possibly the world.
Cast
- Richard Stanley – Director & screenplay
- Scarlett Amaris – writer
- Nicolas Cage – Nathan Gardner (father)
- Joely Richardson – Theresa (mother)
- Madeleine Arthur – Lavinia (daughter)
- Brendan Meyer – Benny (older brother)
- Julian Hilliard – Jack (younger brother)
- Sam – the dog
- Elliot Knight – Ward (hydrologist/surveyor)
- Tommy Chong – Ezra (hermit/squatter)
Links
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5073642/
- 6.2/10 stars
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_Out_of_Space_(film)
- https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/color_out_of_space
- 86% certified fresh with an 82% audience score