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Out of the Darkness

Out of the Darkness

No one is safe when a madman slips into the night!

19856.41h 34m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jud Taylor
Written by T.S. Cook
Produced by Sonny Grosso, Larry Jacobson
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Top Cast

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Eddie Zigo

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Father George

Matt Clark

Matt Clark

John Hubbard

Jennifer Salt

Jennifer Salt

Ann Zigo

Eddie Egan

Eddie Egan

Tom Duncan

Robert Trebor

Robert Trebor

David Berkowitz

Val Avery

Val Avery

Guido Pressano

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

Jim Halsey

Victor Arnold

Victor Arnold

Nick Zigo

Ann Talman

Ann Talman

Susan Zigo

Themes & Keywords

parent child relationshipdetectivemurderserial killerbrooklyn, new york cityson of sam

About Out of the Darkness

Out of the Darkness is a crime, drama, thriller, tv movie film released in 1985 exploring themes of parent child relationship, detective, murder, serial killer, brooklyn, new york city, son of sam. Directed by Jud Taylor, it stars Martin Sheen, Héctor Elizondo, Matt Clark. 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.

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