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Fade to Black

Film · 1980

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

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Vernon Zimmermandirector · writer
  2. Barbara Pokraseditor
  3. Sylvio Tabetexecutive producer
  4. Howard Kunineditor
  5. Irwin Yablansexecutive producer
  6. James Mitchelleditor
  7. Álex Phillips Jr.cinematographer
  8. Craig Safancomposer
  9. Pamela Baskercasting director
  10. Fern Championcasting director
  11. George G. Braunsteinproducer
  12. Ron Hamadyproducer
  13. Joseph Wolfproducer

On screen

  1. Gwynne Gilfordlead actor
  2. Norman Burtonlead actor
  3. Dennis Christopherlead actor
  4. Tim Thomersonlead actor
  5. Linda Kerridgesupporting actor
  6. Marcie Barkinsupporting actor
  7. Morgan Paullsupporting actor
  8. John Steadmansupporting actor
  9. Eve Brentsupporting actor
  10. James Luisisupporting actor
  11. Mickey Rourkesupporting actor
  12. Al Tafoyaguest actor
  13. Anita Converseguest actor
  14. Bill Stackguest actor
  15. Clyde Primmguest actor
  16. Gilbert Lawrence Kaanguest actor
  17. Gregory Sageguest actor
  18. J.K. Wileyguest actor
  19. Peggy Kayeguest actor
  20. David Danielsguest actor
  21. Sharon McCreedyguest actor
  22. Hennen Chambersguest actor
  23. Sharon Sharthguest actor
  24. Marilyn Staleyguest actor
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From the people who made Fade to Black

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  1. Teen Witch1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. Halloween III: Season of the Witch1982 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Halloween II1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Hanover Street1979 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. Capricorn One1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Evilspeak1981 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The Beastmaster1982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. 20101984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Men at Work1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud1989 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Dead Ringers1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The Giant Spider Invasion1975 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Halloween1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. The Star Chamber1983 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Hell Night1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. The Return of the Living Dead1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Monster Squad1987 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Major Dundee1965 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. The Presidio1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Class of 19841982 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Running Scared1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Commando1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Above the Rim1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Futureworld1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Bilitis1977 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Narrow Margin1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Date with an Angel1987 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  28. Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. April Fool's Day1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  32. Cheech & Chong's Next Movie1980 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  33. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol1987 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Pet Sematary1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  35. Police Academy 3: Back in Training1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. Nice Dreams1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  38. Buddy Buddy1981 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  41. A Nightmare on Elm Street1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  42. Missing in Action1984 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  45. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  46. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  48. Troop Beverly Hills1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  49. Police Academy1984 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  105. Babylon 51994 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  106. The Movies That Made Us2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  107. The Streets of San Francisco1972 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  108. I Dream of Jeannie1965 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  109. The Twilight Zone1985 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  110. Amazing Stories1985 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Breaking AwayDennis Christopher1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  2. Save the TigerNorman Burton1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. DoppelgangerDennis Christopher1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. Iron EagleTim Thomerson1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  5. TrancersTim Thomerson1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  6. Dollman vs. Demonic ToysTim Thomerson1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  7. BloodsportNorman Burton1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. DollmanTim Thomerson1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. Trancers IITim Thomerson1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. BulletMickey Rourke1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. Who's Harry Crumb?Tim Thomerson1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. NemesisTim Thomerson1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. VolunteersTim Thomerson1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. The Lost RoomDennis Christopher2006 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  15. ItDennis Christopher1990 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  16. The LegionMickey Rourke2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Crimes of PassionNorman Burton1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Diamonds Are ForeverNorman Burton1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Django UnchainedDennis Christopher2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  20. Wonder WomanNorman Burton1975 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  21. Rumble FishMickey Rourke1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. Honkytonk ManTim Thomerson1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Harley Davidson and the Marlboro ManMickey Rourke1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Angel HeartMickey Rourke1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The FollowMickey Rourke2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. The Pope of Greenwich VillageMickey Rourke1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Uncommon ValorTim Thomerson1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. DinerMickey Rourke1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. The Incredible Hulk ReturnsTim Thomerson1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. American Ninja 5Norman Burton1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. The CurePeter Horton1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Near DarkTim Thomerson1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Bob Lazar: Area 51 and Flying SaucersMickey Rourke2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. AbandonedTim Thomerson2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. White SandsMickey Rourke1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Norma RaeMorgan PaullJames Luisi1979 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  37. Year of the DragonMickey Rourke1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. The CommandoMickey Rourke2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Sin City: A Dame to Kill ForMickey Rourke2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Dead in TombstoneMickey Rourke2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. A Prayer for the DyingMickey Rourke1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. The Hills Have EyesJohn Steadman1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Desperate HoursMickey Rourke1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Double TeamMickey Rourke1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. RhinestoneTim Thomerson1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Sin CityMickey Rourke2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. BarflyMickey Rourke1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Passion PlayMickey Rourke2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. The WrestlerMickey Rourke2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. The Rockford FilesJames LuisiNorman Burton1974 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  51. CHiPsGwynne Gilford1977 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  52. KillshotMickey Rourke2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Faerie Tale TheatreDennis ChristopherTim Thomerson1982 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  54. Johnny HandsomeMickey Rourke1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. PattonMorgan Paull1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. AshbyMickey Rourke2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Charles Band's Evil BongTim Thomerson2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Cahill: United States MarshalMorgan Paull1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. GatorJohn Steadman1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. WarHuntMickey Rourke2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. Wild OrchidMickey Rourke1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Another 9 1/2 WeeksMickey Rourke1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Generation IronMickey Rourke2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Longest YardJohn Steadman1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Amazon Women on the MoonPeter Horton1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Nine 1/2 WeeksMickey Rourke1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Masters of the UniverseGwynne Gilford1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. DominoMickey Rourke2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Planet of the ApesNorman Burton1974 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  70. ImmortalsMickey Rourke2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. BenJames Luisi1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. SpunMickey Rourke2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. GirlMickey Rourke2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. RoswellDennis ChristopherEve Brent1999 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  75. Blunt Force TraumaMickey Rourke2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. DeadwoodDennis Christopher2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  77. Body HeatMickey Rourke1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  78. Once Upon a Time in MexicoMickey Rourke2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. CrusadeTim Thomerson1999 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  80. 13Mickey Rourke2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. Escape from the Planet of the ApesNorman Burton1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. The RainmakerMickey Rourke1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. ThursdayMickey Rourke1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. I Am Bruce LeeMickey Rourke2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. Hart to HartGwynne GilfordJames Luisi1979 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  86. Knight RiderNorman BurtonJames Luisi1982 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  87. The Towering InfernoNorman Burton1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. 3 WomenDennis Christopher1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. RomaDennis Christopher1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. New AmsterdamPeter Horton2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared