Ladies and Gentlemen, Richard Stanley is back, baby!

Buckle up, because I’ve just stumbled on my new cinematic obsession. Color Out of Space doesn’t just sit next to Mandy in the hall of high-strangeness—it casually shoves it aside with a meteorite-powered uppercut. This film is a swirling, neon nightmare cocktail of sci-fi horror where CGI and practical effects collide in the most grotesque, mesmerizing ways.

Directed and adapted by the fearless Richard Stanley, Color Out of Space earns bonus points simply because Stanley GOES THERE. And when I say “goes there,” I mean cosmic-mind-melting, body-bending, what-is-even-happening levels of audacity.

The Gardner family’s idyllic life on their alpaca farm devolves into chaos when a meteorite crash-lands on their property, poisoning their water and turning their lives—and their livestock—into an escalating horror show. Yes, their alpacas. You will never look at a fuzzy animal the same way again. Stanley doesn’t just deliver terror; he throws it at you like a flaming purple baseball.

Nicolas Cage is, of course, the perfect conductor for this symphony of weird. As Nathan Gardner, he swings from tender family man to full-on unhinged survivalist with a gleeful abandon that’s simultaneously terrifying and glorious. Hydrologist Ward Phillips (Elliot Knight) shows up, eyebrows raised, as the town’s reluctant witness to the meteorite aftermath, but even he quickly learns that when Stanley calls “weird”, he means it.

Nathan and Theresa Gardner (Joely Richardson), their kids Lavinia (Madeleine Arthur), Benny (Brendan Meyer), and Jack (Julian Hilliard), have fled the city after Theresa’s mastectomy, seeking solace in the woods, alpaca milk, and—apparently—teenage Wiccan rituals. But Mother Nature (or the universe, or that giant purple meteorite) has other plans. Reality warps, personalities twist, fruit gets enormous then putrefies, animals mutate into nightmare hybrids, and neighbor Ezra (Tommy Chong) finds himself caught in the cosmic crossfire. Spoiler: nobody survives unscathed.

If your brain thrives on intelligent B-movie chaos, Color Out of Space is your jam. It blends Lovecraftian terror with gonzo spectacle, delivering moments that will make you scream, laugh, and maybe question your own existence. Stanley, fired from a previous directing job decades ago, finally gets his revenge on the cosmos, and it’s glorious.

The stars have aligned, the universe has gone mad, and Richard Stanley is here to prove that Lovecraft adaptations can be smart, terrifying, and absolutely bonkers. With Cage’s over-the-top, all-in performance, the film is part horror, part carnival ride, and part psychedelic fever dream.

The 4K steelbook release of Color Out of Space is a collector’s dream wrapped in cosmic chaos. The foil-stamped cover shimmers with purple-glow menace, instantly signaling the weirdness within, while the steelbook itself feels solid, tactile, and undeniably premium. Inside, the 4K transfer, immersive audio, and stacked special features turn your living room into a full-blown Lovecraftian nightmare, making this more than just a movie—it’s a shrine to Richard Stanley’s audacious vision. If you’re a fan of Cage, cosmic horror, or just owning something that looks as wild as it plays, this steelbook is mandatory.

Released by RLJE Films, Color Out of Space is a cosmic carnival of nightmares and oddball fun that belongs in your Blu-ray collection immediately. Alpacas mutate, fruit explodes, personalities unravel, and Cage loses his mind in the best way imaginable. Time to get weird—and I mean, full-on interstellar, body-morphing weird.

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Edition - Limited Edition Steelbook

Home Video Distributor: RLJ Entertainment
Available on Blu-ray - November 14, 2023
Screen Formats: 2.39:1
Subtitles: English SDH; Spanish
Video: Native 4K
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; Blu-ray Disc; Two-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A

A meteor crashes. Reality mutates. Alpacas mutate. Families unravel.  Richard Stanley’s Color Out of Space fuses mind-bending CGI and grotesque practical effects in a delirious, Lovecraftian nightmare. Nicolas Cage goes full-on gonzo as one man fights a purple force that warps everything he knows. Strange. Terrifying. Glorious. Get weird.

VIDEO

If you thought Color Out of Space was already a mind-melting trip in the theater, the 4K steelbook upgrade is like strapping yourself to the meteorite itself. Every purple glow, every grotesque mutation, every Cage scream pops with brutal clarity—the kind of detail that makes you reconsider the word “crisp.” Shadows curl and stretch like they’re alive, practical effects feel tactile, and the CGI pulses with nightmarish energy.

The steelbook itself is a work of art, glossy foil catching the light like some Lovecraftian jewel, making it the perfect shrine for your inner weird-o. This isn’t just a movie; it’s an experience you can hold, stare at, and then question your sanity over.

AUDIO

The audio on this 4K steelbook release is a full-on assault on your senses—in the best possible way. Every Cage scream, every alien shriek, and every creeping, pulsing hum of the meteorite hits with bone-rattling clarity. The surround mix makes you feel like you’re standing in the Gardner’s living room as reality itself twists and contorts around you.

Footsteps, doors creaking, alpacas mutating—yeah, you hear everything. Even the silence has weight, giving the cosmic horror moments a truly unnerving punch. It’s a sonic upgrade that turns Richard Stanley’s psychedelic nightmare into an all-out sensory siege, and your ears are going to thank—or curse—you for it.

Supplements:

Commentary:

• Richard Stanley’s commentary track is pure cosmic chaos, and listening is like being strapped into the cockpit of his unhinged imagination. He takes you through every grotesque mutation, every neon-glowing nightmare, and every Cage-powered explosion of emotion with humor, insight, and a hint of madness. You get the behind-the-scenes stories, the technical wizardry, and Stanley’s unapologetic philosophy on pushing Lovecraftian horror to its absolute limits. It’s equal parts education, entertainment, and mind-melting trip—perfect for fans who want to see the method behind the madness while simultaneously losing their grip on reality.

Special Features:

The special features on this steelbook are a treasure trove for anyone who wants to dive even deeper into the cosmic weirdness. Behind-the-scenes featurettes pull back the curtain on Richard Stanley’s audacious vision, showing how practical effects, CGI, and Cage’s unhinged brilliance came together in glorious chaos. Interviews with the cast and crew offer hilarious, horrifying, and heartfelt insights into making a Lovecraftian fever dream, while deleted scenes and storyboards give you a peek at what almost was… and sometimes, thank God, wasn’t. It’s like getting a director’s commentary on steroids—perfect for fans who want to obsess over every mutation, every neon glow, and every terrifyingly brilliant choice Stanley made.

• Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes – Watch Richard Stanley unleash his cosmic vision, blending practical effects and CGI into mind-bending horror.
• Cast & Crew Interviews – Hilarious, horrifying, and heartfelt insights from Nicolas Cage and the team on making a Lovecraftian fever dream.
• Deleted Scenes – Peek at what almost happened… and what thankfully stayed in the nightmare realm.
• Storyboards & Concept Art – Explore the early visions and wild designs that shaped this psychedelic journey.
• Director’s Commentary – Stanley breaks down every mutation, every neon glow, and every bold creative choice.
• Production Diaries – Go on-set with the crew and see the chaos, creativity, and cosmic weirdness firsthand.

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MPAA Rating: Unrated.
Runtime: 111 mins
Director: Richard Stanley
Writer: H.P. Lovecraft; Richard Stanley
Cast: Nicolas Cage; Joely Richardson; Madeleine Arthur
Genre: Horror | Thriller
Tagline: It Will Consume You
Memorable Movie Quote: "What? Come on. That's like the coolest name ever. A pussy named G-Spot? It's totally hilarious."
Distributor: RLJE Films
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Release Date: February 25, 2020
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Synopsis: A secluded farm is struck by a strange meteorite which has apocalyptic consequences for the family living there and possibly the world.