Out of the Dark
“The phone sex line was for fantasy... now it's for murder!”
Synopsis
A deranged killer wearing a clown mask begins preying on a group of young women working at a phone-sex company.
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Out of the Dark (1988) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-27
Top Cast
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Cameron Dye
Kevin Silvers
Karen Black
Ruth Wilson
Bud Cort
Dave Stringer
Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal
Kristi Larson
Starr Andreeff
Camille
Divine
Det. Langella
Geoffrey Lewis
Dennis
Tracey Walter
Lt. Frank Meyers
Karen Mayo-Chandler
Barbara
Silvana Gallardo
McDonald
Karen Lorre
Jo Ann
Angela Robinson Witherspoon
Vanessa
Lainie Kazan
Nancy
Tab Hunter
Driver
Paul Bartel
Hotel Clerk
Bond Bradigan
Lee
Teresa Crespo
Debbie
Marcie Leeds
Claudine
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Zane W. Levitt, J. Greg De Felice
- Original Score
- Paul F. Antonelli, David Wheatley
- Original Title
- Out of the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Zeta Entertainment, CineTel Films, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schroeder
Zane W. Levitt, J. Greg De Felice
Paul F. Antonelli, David Wheatley
Julio Macat
Mark S. Manos
Paul Bartel, J. Greg De Felice, Zane W. Levitt
Department Leadership Roster
Zane W. Levitt
Screenplay
J. Greg De Felice
Producer
Michael Schroeder
Director
Mark S. Manos
Editor
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Robert Schulenberg
Production Design
Zane W. Levitt
Producer
Michael Cassidy
Stunt Coordinator
J. Greg De Felice
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out of the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Out of the Dark about?
A deranged killer wearing a clown mask begins preying on a group of young women working at a phone-sex company.
Who directed Out of the Dark?
Out of the Dark was directed by Michael Schroeder.
Who stars in Out of the Dark?
The principal cast of Out of the Dark includes Cameron Dye, Karen Black, Bud Cort, Lynn Danielson-Rosenthal, Starr Andreeff.
When was Out of the Dark released and how long is it?
Out of the Dark was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Out of the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Out of the Dark was composed by Paul F. Antonelli, David Wheatley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Out of the Dark?
Out of the Dark holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).