Fade to Black

R

1980

1h 42m

Horror

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42%

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12 Reviews

43%

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1,000+ Ratings

Spurned by a Marilyn Monroe look-alike (Linda Kerridge), a film buff (Dennis Christopher) becomes a killer costumed as classic screen characters.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

This is a weird, uneven, generally intriguing thriller about a young man whose fantasy life is totally controlled by images from movies.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Alan Jones

Starburst

Contrived to an embarrassing degree which doesn't help the very ragged plotting one bit.

Jul 28, 2022

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Interesting premise and execution with various Hollywood icons depicted.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 23, 2008

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Oct 3, 2005

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Thomas Delapa

Boulder Weekly

Rated: 2/5

Dec 10, 2004

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 2/5

Feb 27, 2004

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Albert R

One of the most underrated horror movies of the 80's. If you love movies in general, I think you're going to like this film. Dennis Christopher's performance is fantastic. A remake in this day and age could be very well done depending on what properties they would choose to use. Definitely give it a shot.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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Ricardo d

A idéia até pode ser considerada como um start para futuramente os filmes Pânico, mas a qualidade do filme não me agradou. O que tem de bom é a atuação de Dennis, mas todo o resto é muito farsesco.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/23

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Steve D

More laughable than scary.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/13/23

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william k

An usual thriller with an interesting premise is at times creepy, suspenseful and disturbing; meant as a homage it includes many cinematic references.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Understated tale of devolvement into psychosis

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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marco b

Dennis Christopher stars a shy boy in Hollywood who goes on a killing spree inspired by his favourite films. Though over-acted and not that original, Australian actress Linda Kerridge is excellent as the Marilyn Munroe lookalike.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Vernon Zimmerman

Director

Dennis Christopher

Eric Binford

Linda Kerridge

Marilyn O'Connor

Tim Thomerson

Jerry Moriarty

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Synopsis

Spurned by a Marilyn Monroe look-alike (Linda Kerridge), a film buff (Dennis Christopher) becomes a killer costumed as classic screen characters.

Director: Vernon Zimmerman
Production Co: Leisure Investment Company, Movie Ventures
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 42m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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