Fade to Black (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1980, Fade to Black is a comedy, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Vernon Zimmerman, running about 102 minutes. “Eric Binford lives for the movies... Sometimes he kills for them, too!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fade to Black stars Dennis Christopher as Eric Binford, Tim Thomerson as Jerry Moriarty, Gwynne Gilford as Officer Anne Oshenbull and Norman Burton as Marty Berger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Fade to Black has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fade to Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fade to Black tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fade to Black (1980)?
- In US, Fade to Black is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fade to Black worth watching?
- Fade to Black holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fade to Black?
- Fade to Black stars Dennis Christopher, Tim Thomerson, Gwynne Gilford, Norman Burton and Linda Kerridge.
- When was Fade to Black released?
- Fade to Black was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.