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The Colour Out of Space

Name: The Colour Out of Space
Director: Patrick Müller
Released: 2017
Duration: 5 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2017

Director

Patrick Müller

Runtime

5 minutes

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The film prioritizes atmospheric horror and sensory experimentation through its unique LomoChrome 16mm film aesthetic. It deconstructs traditional notions of cosmic order and stability, presenting a nihilistic view of the universe. However, the production does not intentionally address social or multi-layered narratives. The storytelling adheres to traditional, homogeneous horror clichés that do not include diverse identities or perspectives. Ultimately, the work functions as a niche experimental piece rather than a vehicle for progressive representation, focusing on psychological deterioration over social complexity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Colour Out of Space have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The focus is solely on cosmic horror and psychological decay.

How does The Colour Out of Space portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around the breakdown of a domestic unit, a common horror genre cliché. Women do not have significant roles or challenge traditional leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Colour Out of Space?

Minimal

The cast lacks racial or ethnic diversity, sticking to traditional, homogeneous horror clichés. The narrative focuses on a descent into madness in a non-diverse setting.

How does The Colour Out of Space represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores philosophical nihilism by questioning a structured, purposeful universe. It portrays the unknown as an incomprehensible force that makes human institutions seem irrelevant.

Does The Colour Out of Space include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence is not used as a central narrative element in this production.

Present on Screen

The film provides a unique sensory experience using vintage LomoChrome 16mm film.
It effectively challenges traditional perceptions of cosmic order and moral stability through its adaptation of Lovecraftian themes.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, racial diversity, or characters with disabilities.
The film follows traditional, homogeneous horror clichés instead of exploring multi-layered or progressive social narratives.

Official Synopsis

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.

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