Out of the Darkness
1985, English. Directed by Jud Taylor.
No one is safe when a madman slips into the night!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 October 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- T.S. Cook
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Out of the Darkness runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Out of the Darkness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Out of the Darkness?
If you liked Out of the Darkness, try Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise, Dead Man's Folly, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride.
Who directed Out of the Darkness?
Out of the Darkness (1985) was directed by Jud Taylor and stars Martin Sheen, Héctor Elizondo, Matt Clark.