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Fade to Black

R19801h 42mVernon Zimmerman
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 42% · Metacritic 54

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"Eric Binford lives for the movies...Sometimes he kills for them, too!"

A lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.

DramaHorrorThrillerComedy
Fan CultureSerial KillerChain SmokingSlasherHollywoodWoman In Wheelchair

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fade to Black (1980) about?

A lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.

Who stars in Fade to Black?

Fade to Black stars Dennis Christopher (Eric Binford), Tim Thomerson (Jerry Moriarty), Gwynne Gilford (Officer Anne Oshenbull), Norman Burton (Marty Berger), Linda Kerridge (Marilyn O'Connor). The film was directed by Vernon Zimmerman.

How long is Fade to Black?

Fade to Black has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is Fade to Black worth watching?

Fade to Black holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 42. Fans of Drama, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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