Fade to Black

Nan
1h 42m
1980
5.6 /10 (88)

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

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1980-10-14

Top Billed Cast

Dennis Christopher

Eric Binford

Tim Thomerson

Jerry Moriarty

Gwynne Gilford

Officer Anne Oshenbull

Norman Burton

Marty Berger

Linda Kerridge

Marilyn O'Connor

Morgan Paull

Gary Bially

James Luisi

Capt. M.L. Gallagher

Eve Brent

Aunt Stella Binford

John Steadman

Sam

Marcie Barkin

Stacy

Mickey Rourke

Richie

Peter Horton

Joey

Sharon Sharth

Mail Girl

Hennen Chambers

Bart

Melinda O. Fee

Talk Show Hostess

Anita Converse

Dee Dee

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