Color Out of Space

In the remote landscape of rural New England, the Gardner family embarks on a new chapter of their lives, eager to break free from the chaos of modern civilization. Nathaniel Gardner, a writer, and his wife, Terence, a former astronaut, have chosen this isolated farmstead as their home, seeking a simpler, more peaceful existence. The couple's children, Lavinia, Josie, and Gertie, are initially resistant to the transition, but with time, they begin to adapt to their new surroundings. The family's life is marked by a sense of tranquility, with Nathaniel working on his writing, Terence exploring the local landscape, and the children discovering the joys of rural life. However, the peace is short-lived, as their tranquility is disrupted by the arrival of a meteorite that crashes onto the family's property. The meteorite, which appears to be a metallic object, is eerily silent as it smashes onto the earth, leaving a crater in its wake. The impact has an immediate effect on the family's lives. Lavinia, the eldest child, starts noticing strange occurrences around the farm, and the children begin to experience vivid, disturbing dreams. Terence, with her background in astronauts and space exploration, recognizes that the meteorite is not a natural object, but rather an extraterrestrial entity that has entered their world. She believes it to be a cosmic force that has infected the land, changing its very essence. As the family observes their surroundings, they notice a profound, inexplicable change in the color palette of their environment. The once-peaceful landscape has become increasingly distorted, with an otherworldly, pulsating hue spreading across the terrain. This strange, vibrant color seems to be emanating from the crater, seeping into the soil, air, and even the family's bodies. The children are the first to succumb to its effects, experiencing an altered reality as their perception of their surroundings begins to warp. Nathaniel, initially skeptical of Terence's warnings, soon finds himself struggling to comprehend the strange occurrences. As the alien force spreads, he begins to feel an otherworldly presence within himself. His writing, once an outlet for creativity, becomes increasingly distorted, as if the force is influencing his thoughts. The lines between reality and fantasy blur, and Nathaniel finds himself questioning his own sanity. Gertie, the youngest child, is perhaps the most deeply affected by the alien force, becoming increasingly isolated as her perception of the world around her shifts. Her connection to her family and the natural world begins to fade, replaced by an unsettling awareness of the unknown forces that surround her. Josie, the middle child, finds herself caught between her own curiosity and the growing unease that the strange occurrences have instilled in her family. As the family's grip on reality begins to slip, they become increasingly disenchanted with one another. Terence's theories about the meteorite's extraterrestrial origins are met with skepticism by Nathaniel, who is now struggling to maintain a connection with reality. The children, now seemingly possessed by the alien force, start to exhibit inexplicable behaviors, further straining relationships within the family. In a world where the boundaries between life and death, sanity and madness, are becoming increasingly ambiguous, the Gardners are forced to confront the true nature of the alien force that has invaded their lives. As they struggle to comprehend the meaning behind this interdimensional presence, they are left to face the terrifying prospect that their very existence is dependent on the forces that have taken control of their world. In this nightmarish landscape, the Gardners are trapped in a desperate struggle to hold on to their human identity in the face of an otherworldly force that seems determined to transform them into something inhuman. Their once-peaceful lives are now forever changed, as they are drawn into a realm where reality is distorted, and the boundaries between love, hate, and survival are forever blurred.