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Colour from the Dark
Pietro and Lucia live on an isolated farm with Alice, Lucia's younger sister. Poor farmers, they live tilling the soil. Pietro is a good worker and a strong man who, unlike his three brothers, is not at war because of a deformed knee. Lucia is a beautiful and reserved woman dedicated to her family. Their life is peaceful and good, in spite of the hard work. One day, while drawing water from the well, Pietro and Alice accidentally free something from Earth's womb. A strange and alien color flashes underwater, at the well's bottom, then disappears. From that moment on, inexplicable events start happening all around the farm, and by night the surrounding vegetation glitters with a sinister glow. The color soon takes hold of the whole farm, and dwelling inside Pietro and his family's minds, it brings them into its sick world of pain, blood and death.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Alicia is drawn to a remote, abandoned house after experiencing unsettling dreams. Upon arriving, she finds herself captivated by a mysterious, disembodied presence and a strange, pulsing light emanating from within the house. As she delves deeper into the house's secrets, she uncovers a dark history tied to her own family, leading her to confront a terrifying cosmic entity.
Critical Reception
Colour from the Dark is a low-budget, independent horror film that garnered a cult following among fans of cosmic horror and experimental cinema. While its limited distribution meant it wasn't widely reviewed by mainstream critics, it received positive attention within niche horror communities for its ambitious themes and unsettling atmosphere. Audiences appreciated its Lovecraftian influences and unique visual style, though some noted its slow pacing and occasionally amateurish production values.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective atmosphere and Lovecraftian themes.
Appreciated for its bold, experimental approach to horror.
Criticized by some for its slow pacing and low-budget production.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on location in Catalonia, Spain, utilizing abandoned buildings to create its eerie atmosphere.
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