Out of the Darkness
No one is safe when a madman slips into the night!
1985 | 94m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Jud Taylor |
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| Writer: | T.S. Cook |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 12, 1985 |
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| Director: | Jud Taylor |
| Writer: | T.S. Cook |
| Genres: | Drama, Crime, Thriller, TV Movie |
| Keywords | detective, parent child relationship, murder, serial killer, brooklyn, new york city, son of sam |
| Production Companies | Centerpoint |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025 Entered: Apr 27, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Martin Sheen | Eddie Zigo |
| Héctor Elizondo | Father George |
| Matt Clark | John Hubbard |
| Jennifer Salt | Ann Zigo |
| Eddie Egan | Tom Duncan |
| Robert Trebor | David Berkowitz |
| Val Avery | Guido Pressano |
| Joe Spinell | Jim Halsey |
| Victor Arnold | Nick Zigo |
| Ann Talman | Susan Zigo |
| Vince Grant | Ed Zigo Jr. |
| Bernie McInerney | Dr. Miller |
| Dick Latessa | 'Boss' Tom Messenger |
| Sam McMurray | Morrison |
| Paul Jabara | Henry |
| Larry Atlas | Dan |
| Beege Barkette | Henry's Wife |
| Jim Borrelli | Tisch |
| James Canning | Roberts |
| Jane Cronin | Woman with Dog |
| Gina DeAngeles | Grandmother |
| Rosemary De Angelis | Nina |
| Harold Guskin | Hospital Administrator |
| Lucinda Jenney | Mary |
| Sugar Johnson | Young Boy |
| Eriq La Salle | Bobby |
| Joe Lisi | Patrolman |
| John McCurry | Toll Taker |
| Kate Mulligan | Kate |
| Pam Nahal | Sharon |
| Antonia Rey | Madame Elena |
| Vincent Russo | Ringleader |
| Ann Sachs | Betty |
| Lauren Sautner | Little Girl |
| John Scott Martin | Hector |
| Marvin Scott | Marvin Scott |
| Ben Siegler | Steve |
| Andrew Spathis | Constantine |
| Fritz Sperberg | Young Doctor |
| D. B. Sweeney | Mike |
| Mark Tenore | Kenny |
| Mickey Treanor | Donahue |
| Martin Vidnovic | Karl |
| Olivia Ward | Nurse #1 |
| Caryn West | Ronnie / Veronica |
| Ed Zigo | Primary Negotiator |
| Thomas Calabro | Zigo's Nephew (uncredited) |
| Joe Chiaramonte | Tommy (uncredited) |
| Valerie Swift | Hooker (uncredited) |
| Jude Ciccolella | Detective O'Malley (uncredited) |
| Daniel Ahearn | Task Force Cop (uncredited) |
| Charlie Sheen | Man Shaving (uncredited) |
| Sonny Grosso | Man in Restaurant (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| T.S. Cook | Writer |
| Brian West | Director of Photography |
| Norman Gay | Editor |
| Patrick McMahon | Editor |
| Louis DiGiaimo | Casting |
| Michael Molly | Production Design |
| Andrea Potter | Set Decoration |
| Peter Giuliano | First Assistant Director |
| Ellen Rauch | Second Assistant Director |
| Peggy Nicholson | Hairstylist |
| Carla White | Makeup Artist |
| Gene Becker | Set Dresser |
| Bill Daly | Sound Mixer |
| Marshall Grupp | Sound Editor |
| Hal Levinsohn | Sound Editor |
| Al Nahmias | Sound Editor |
| Barbara Hause | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Eric L. Beason | Assistant Editor |
| Holly Huckins | Assistant Editor |
| Joseph Gutowski | Additional Editor |
| Jack Fitzstephens | Music Editor |
| Robin Squibb | Script Supervisor |
| Ooty Moorehead | Production Coordinator |
| James R. McGee | Production Executive |
| Ed Zigo | Technical Advisor |
| Christina-Avis Krauss | Additional Casting |
| Billy Dowd | Additional Casting |
| Daniel L. Turrett | Camera Operator |
| Constantine Makris | Camera Operator |
| David J. Frederick | Assistant Camera |
| Edward J. Pei | Assistant Camera |
| Nick Hammond | Boom Operator |
| John Seakwood | Still Photographer |
| Sherry Baumgart | Assistant Production Coordinator |
| Rocco Derasmo | Transportation Captain |
| Jonathan Lumley | Gaffer |
| John L. Oates | Best Boy Electric |
| Janet Saetta | Electrician |
| Richard C. Kerekes | Dolly Grip |
| Carl Peterson | Best Boy Grip |
| Dan Kirshoff | Property Master |
| Ben Oshman | Props |
| Vanessa James | Charge Scenic Artist |
| Jack Cooley | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jud Taylor | Director |
| Billy Goldenberg | Original Music Composer, Music |
| Colleen Atwood | Costume Designer |
| A. Kitman Ho | Production Manager |
| Carmine Foresta | Assistant Unit Manager |
| Mitch Lillian | Key Grip |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Sonny Grosso | Producer |
| Larry Jacobson | Producer |
| Kathryn Wallack | Associate Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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