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Fade to Black (1980)
Directed by Vernon Zimmerman
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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.
Rated R | Length 102 minutes
Actors
Dennis Christopher | Tim Thomerson | Gwynne Gilford | Norman Burton | Linda Kerridge | Morgan Paull | James Luisi | Eve Brent | John Steadman | Marcie Barkin | Mickey Rourke | Peter Horton | Sharon Sharth | Hennen Chambers | Melinda O. Fee | Anita Converse | Bob Drew | Teddi Siddall | David Daniels | Marilyn Staley | Al Tafoya | Clyde Primm | Gilbert Lawrence Kaan | Sharon McCreedy | Bill Stack | Gregory Sage | J.K. Wiley | Peggy Kaye
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2020 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| 04/23/2011 | TV | DVD | Borrowed | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.25 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is not a great movie in the general sense of the term, but it is fun and it does hold a place in my heart. I have fond recollections of watching it on VHS back in the early ‘80s. It’s really a nice watch for movie buffs, who will enjoy it more than the average person.
It’s always interesting to revisit movies from your past. It was a bit disappointing, as Fade to Black wasn’t nearly as good as I remembered it being. But it was cool to see a young Mikey Rourke in a small role in this; an actor I wasn’t even aware of back then.
This movie is out of print, likely because it contains clips from a handful of classic movies. We watched a DVD copy of the VHS tape.
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