---
title: 'Fade to Black (1980)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Vernon Zimmerman'
released: '1980-05-13'
runtime_minutes: 102
genres:
  - 'Horror'
  - 'Thriller'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/fade-to-black-1980'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080711/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Fade to Black (1980)

1980 · 102 min · Horror, Thriller · United States


## Synopsis

Fade to Black is a 1980 American psychological horror comedy slasher film written and directed by Vernon Zimmerman, and starring Dennis Christopher, Eve Brent, and Linda Kerridge. It also features Mickey Rourke and Peter Horton in minor roles. The plot follows shy and lonely cinephile Eric Binford who embarks on a killing spree against his oppressors while impersonating classic film characters.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Vernon Zimmerman](https://cinepixo.com/people/vernon-zimmerman)
- **Screenplay:** [Vernon Zimmerman](https://cinepixo.com/people/vernon-zimmerman)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Craig Safan](https://cinepixo.com/people/craig-safan)
- **Director of Photography:** [Alex Phillips Jr.](https://cinepixo.com/people/alex-phillips-jr)
- **Editor:** [James Mitchell](https://cinepixo.com/people/james-mitchell)

## Cast

- [Mickey Rourke](https://cinepixo.com/people/mickey-rourke)
- [Eve Brent](https://cinepixo.com/people/eve-brent)
- [Dennis Christopher](https://cinepixo.com/people/dennis-christopher)
- [Linda Kerridge](https://cinepixo.com/people/linda-kerridge)
- [Tim Thomerson](https://cinepixo.com/people/tim-thomerson)

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