Out of the Darkness(1985)
No one is safe when a madman slips into the night!
Out of the Darkness Synopsis
A gripping thriller telling the true story of the hunt and capture of David Berkowitz, a.k.a. "Son of Sam" — the infamous serial killer who stalked New York in the 70s.
Out of the Darkness (1985) is a crime, drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Jud Taylor, released on October 12, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Martin Sheen, Héctor Elizondo, Matt Clark and Jennifer Salt. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jud Taylor
- Writers:
- T.S. Cook
- Producers:
- Sonny Grosso, Larry Jacobson
- Cinematographer:
- Brian West
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- Centerpoint
- Status:
- Released
Out of the Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Sheen
as Eddie Zigo
Héctor Elizondo
as Father George
Matt Clark
as John Hubbard
Jennifer Salt
as Ann Zigo
Eddie Egan
as Tom Duncan
Robert Trebor
as David Berkowitz
Val Avery
as Guido Pressano
Joe Spinell
as Jim Halsey
Victor Arnold
as Nick Zigo
Ann Talman
as Susan Zigo
Vince Grant
as Ed Zigo Jr.
Bernie McInerney
as Dr. Miller
Key crew
Directed by Jud Taylor, written by T.S. Cook, produced by Sonny Grosso and Larry Jacobson.
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Out of the Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 10 ratings.
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Out of the Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Out of the Darkness online?
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Out of the Darkness (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Out of the Darkness?
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The main cast of Out of the Darkness (1985) includes Martin Sheen, Héctor Elizondo, Matt Clark, Jennifer Salt and Eddie Egan. The film was directed by Jud Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Out of the Darkness released?
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Out of the Darkness was released on October 12, 1985 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Out of the Darkness worth watching?
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Out of the Darkness (1985) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.