Out of the Darkness
“No one is safe when a madman slips into the night!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Vince Grant
Ed Zigo Jr.
Bernie McInerney
Dr. Miller
Dick Latessa
'Boss' Tom Messenger
Sam McMurray
Morrison
Paul Jabara
Henry
Larry Atlas
Dan
Beege Barkette
Henry's Wife
Jim Borrelli
Tisch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- T.S. Cook
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- Out of the Darkness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Centerpoint
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jud Taylor
T.S. Cook
Billy Goldenberg
Brian West
Norman Gay, Patrick McMahon
Sonny Grosso, Larry Jacobson
Department Leadership Roster
Jud Taylor
Director
T.S. Cook
Writer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Brian West
Director of Photography
Sonny Grosso
Producer
Norman Gay
Editor
Patrick McMahon
Editor
Michael Molly
Production Design
Larry Jacobson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Out of the Darkness includes Martin Sheen, Héctor Elizondo, Matt Clark, Jennifer Salt, Eddie Egan.
When was Out of the Darkness released and how long is it?
Out of the Darkness was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Out of the Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Darkness was composed by Billy Goldenberg.