The Colour Out of Space

The Colour Out of Space

2017 · 5 min · ★ 5.1 · Horror, Science Fiction

A meteorite, strange vegetation, a colour: an experimental take on H.P. Lovecraft's spiral into madness, shot with a vintage camera on truly unique LomoChrome 16mm film.

Directed by Patrick Müller · Written by H.P. Lovecraft

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