Out of the Dark(1988)
The phone sex line was for fantasy... now it's for murder!
Out of the Dark Synopsis
A deranged killer wearing a clown mask begins preying on a group of young women working at a phone-sex company.
Out of the Dark (1988) is a comedy, horror and thriller film directed by Michael Schroeder, released on June 2, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Cameron Dye, Karen Black, Bud Cort and Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schroeder
- Writers:
- Zane W. Levitt, J. Greg De Felice
- Producers:
- J. Greg De Felice, Zane W. Levitt
- Cinematographer:
- Julio Macat
- Production:
- Zeta Entertainment, CineTel Films, New Line Cinema
- Budget:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Out of the Dark (1988) Trailer
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Out of the Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cameron Dye
as Kevin Silvers
Karen Black
as Ruth Wilson
Bud Cort
as Dave Stringer
Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal
as Kristi Larson
Starr Andreeff
as Camille
Divine
as Det. Langella
Geoffrey Lewis
as Dennis
Tracey Walter
as Lt. Frank Meyers
Karen Mayo-Chandler
as Barbara
Silvana Gallardo
as McDonald
Karen Lorre
as Jo Ann
Angela Robinson Witherspoon
as Vanessa
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schroeder, written by Zane W. Levitt and J. Greg De Felice, produced by J. Greg De Felice and Zane W. Levitt.
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Out of the Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 49 ratings.
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Out of the Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Out of the Dark online?
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Out of the Dark (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Out of the Dark?
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The main cast of Out of the Dark (1988) includes Cameron Dye, Karen Black, Bud Cort, Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal and Starr Andreeff. The film was directed by Michael Schroeder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Out of the Dark released?
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Out of the Dark was released on June 2, 1988 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Out of the Dark worth watching?
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Out of the Dark (1988) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Out of the Dark?
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Yes. The official Out of the Dark trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.