Out of the Darkness (1985)
No one is safe when a madman slips into the night!
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.
Director: Jud Taylor
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: October 12, 1985
Cast
- Martin Sheen - Eddie Zigo
- Héctor Elizondo - Father George
- Matt Clark - John Hubbard
- Jennifer Salt - Ann Zigo
- Eddie Egan - Tom Duncan
- Robert Trebor - David Berkowitz
- Val Avery - Guido Pressano
- Joe Spinell - Jim Halsey
- Victor Arnold - Nick Zigo
- Ann Talman - Susan Zigo
Screenplay
Music: Billy Goldenberg, Billy Goldenberg
Cinematography: Brian West
Editing: Norman Gay, Patrick McMahon
Production: Centerpoint
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim
Keywords
parent child relationship, detective, murder, serial killer, brooklyn, new york city, son of sam
More Films by Director: Jud Taylor
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Out of the Darkness about?
- 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.
- Who directed Out of the Darkness?
- Out of the Darkness was directed by Jud Taylor.
- Who stars in Out of the Darkness?
- Out of the Darkness stars Martin Sheen, Héctor Elizondo, Matt Clark, Jennifer Salt, Eddie Egan, Robert Trebor.
- How long is Out of the Darkness?
- Out of the Darkness has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Out of the Darkness?
- Out of the Darkness is a Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie film.
- Where was Out of the Darkness produced?
- Out of the Darkness was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Out of the Darkness?
- The themes of Out of the Darkness include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim.