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Fade to Black

(1980)Directed by Vernon Zimmerman102 min · RDrama, Horror, Thriller, Comedy
“Eric Binford lives for the movies...Sometimes he kills for them, too!”

In 1980 Los Angeles, Eric Binford (Dennis Christopher) lives with his aunt and spends his nights alone with old movies. At his day job, his boss Marty Berger (Norman Burton) treats him with contempt. When he meets Marilyn O'Connor (Linda Kerridge), a Marilyn Monroe lookalike, he starts to think he can step out of his own life. Vernon Zimmerman threads clips from classic films through the story, so Eric's world keeps bleeding into the movies he loves.

Dennis Christopheras Eric Binford
Tim Thomersonas Jerry Moriarty
Gwynne Gilfordas Officer Anne Oshenbull
Norman Burtonas Marty Berger
Linda Kerridgeas Marilyn O'Connor
Morgan Paullas Gary Bially
James Luisias Capt. M.L. Gallagher
Eve Brentas Aunt Stella Binford
Mickey Rourkeas Richie
Sharon Sharthas Mail Girl
Hennen Chambersas Bart
Melinda O. Feeas Talk Show Hostess
Anita Converseas Dee Dee
BDBob Drewas Reverend Shick
Teddi Siddallas Jill
David Danielsas Waiter at Food Stand
Al Tafoyaas Newscaster
Clyde Primmas Bookstore Owner
Gilbert Lawrence Kaanas Counterman
Sharon McCreedyas Frightened Spectator