

Out of the Dark
1988, English. Directed by Michael Schroeder.
The phone sex line was for fantasy... now it's for murder!
A deranged killer wearing a clown mask begins preying on a group of young women working at a phone-sex company.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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5.5/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Michael SchroederDirector
- Cameron DyeKevin Silvers
- Karen BlackRuth Wilson
- Bud CortDave Stringer
- Lynn Danielson-RosenthalKristi Larson
- Starr AndreeffCamille
- DivineDet. Langella
- Geoffrey LewisDennis
- Tracey WalterLt. Frank Meyers
- Karen Mayo-ChandlerBarbara
- Silvana GallardoMcDonald
- Karen LorreJo Ann
- Angela Robinson WitherspoonVanessa
Details
- Released
- 2 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Zane W. Levitt, J. Greg De Felice
- Budget
- $1.6M
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Out of the Dark: quick answers
Is Out of the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Out of the Dark?
Out of the Dark runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Out of the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Out of the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Out of the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Out of the Dark is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Out of the Dark on?
Out of the Dark isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Out of the Dark?
If you liked Out of the Dark, try Clown, Dressed to Kill, Pet.
Who directed Out of the Dark?
Out of the Dark (1988) was directed by Michael Schroeder and stars Cameron Dye, Karen Black, Bud Cort.