Fade To Black (1980) Trailer

Trailer for the 1980 film "Fade To Black".
A shy, lonely, film geek goes on a killing spree against those who bully and browbeat him, while at the same time, he stalks his idol; a Marilyn Monroe look-alike.

[@mrtetanner]

My parents dropped me off at the movies when I was 10. I was there all day and snuck in. It is an awesome flick.

[@monsterguyx]

Damn, that story took me back! Old school truth lol

[@captainarcher2]

I loved that movie !!! Never forgot it since High School !!! It's a hard movie to find... Can't help but to feel sorry for Eric though.

[@MrAntiSellOut]

captainarcher2 It was released on VHS in 1999. Still waiting for a DVD, Bluray, and 4k UHD release.

[@BulleitBlake]

@@MrAntiSellOut Vinegar Syndrome released in in a Limited Print Edition Blu-Ray.

[@ntnrocket1]

I saw it ONE time only when I was like 12 or 13 and it was on a UHF channel in Chicago. This would have been like 1981 or 82. But the character was so powerful in his psychosis that I remembered him. I didn't remember the character name or the actor's name until literally YESTERDAY, when someone posted the movie poster for this on a 70s-80s throwback group page. But I only remembered that what got me to watch the movie in the first place was that the actor was someone I had seen in another movie and liked (Breaking Away) but I couldn't remember that either and actually looked under Mark Hamil's (Star Wars) movie listings. It was crazy. So I've been trying to see this movie again, thinking about it, trying to name actors who I thought were in it with no luck. I finally found it online last night and watched it right away and it was BETTER than I remembered. So yeah, I guess you could call it the power of a character portrayal.

[@anttemo41]

This is another reason why nothing will ever top70s- 80s slasher films. I loved and grew up in this era. I remember watching this on The Movie Channel in the 80s. I miss this genre. Got killed off by the serial killer

[@gnastyg7798]

Good ole days

[@maggiekoch9348]

Great psychological horror film, Eric is so crazy it gave me chills watching him. What happens when an abused "nobody" snaps? Some truly nasty payback. Favorite scenes are the barbershop gunning, and the Dracula scene, pitch-perfect. Forget Voorhees or Myers, this guy is a walking freak show.

[@MrAntiSellOut]

Maggie Koch Don't forget about the wheelchair scene

[@MsTori_boss]

Hopalong Cassidy scene with Mickey Rourke and Cody Jarrett barbershop was good.

[@tonymata8070]

Watched it a few years ago on Shudder and was honestly impressed by this low budget horror movie, also I was surprised by the fact that Dennis Christopher appeared in this and Stephen King’s IT.

[@rickw1100]

Overlooked gem. Creepy....and well done psyche film.

[@LuisDiaz-zr2vs]

Poor Eric. All he needed was a friend.

[@MichaelHonscar]

Scream Factory needs to release this on blu ray. Dennis Christopher and Linda Kerridge are both still around and could do interviews/commentary

[@thedeepcutpodcast]

Michael Honscar can I get an amen!!?

[@JustinDavidTalks]

Vinegar Syndrome just announced a 4k release of this!

[@Starr_Apathy]

@@JustinDavidTalks Man I love them! Just picked it up too

[@frightism]

Her name is Linda Kerridge, she has played Marilyn or Monroe-like roles in a few other movies as well. Striking resemblance!

[@michellelambert8729]

I agree and I thought she did a great job too! I got this on a double feature with Hell Night cause it was cheaper that way. But I ended up just loving this movie.

[@iseebluepeople]

I saw this in 1980 and also bought the paperback book. Both were great!

[@garyconner6151]

Fifteen years old. Still best movie I really loved with the warriors.

[@MrAntiSellOut]

The wheelchair and Count Dracula fatal chase scenes are my favorites

[@bfor42]

Ah, the good ol' days... back when Dennis Christopher was on the A-list.

[@cameronhope700]

This is my favourite movie ever Dennis Christopher is amazing he should get more work in Hollywood

[@CoryAlphin]

I saw this like 10 years ago, could never remember the title until now! Great flick!

[@colosal30]

Great concept. A movie within a movie... or movies.

[@thedeepcutpodcast]

I just did a top 5 horror films from the year 1980 and this made the cut! I adore this movie!

[@crackedcraig]

Don't blink or you'll miss Mickey Rourke in this trailer!

[@iseebluepeople]

I thought I saw him.

[@r3trochick454]

He's so adorable!

[@darkestknight4159]

This was one of my favorite movies as a kid lol

[@SLA1975AMA]

One of my favorite movies of all time.

[@sinqros]

I remember seeing this in San Dimas Ca in 1980

[@ericasklar4584]

Ahh. Good beautiful california

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

Looks pretty fun. That actress looked a lot like Marilyn!

[@davidetienne9404]

Never even heard of this film, until now. I'd be his friend. I have about a dozen big boxes of DVD's and Blu-rays. I may have to even get this one now.

[@StanAlter]

I didn't really think that it was much of a horror movie. But the trailer used to creep us out when we were little kids. #fadetoblack #the80s

[@hazor777]

Haha! That is what reminded me of this movie & brought me here: this movie trailer scared the ever living shit out of me as a kid - now, seeing it again decades later, it would be a stretch to label it a "Horror movie".....

[@maggiekoch9348]

***** It has an obsessed, sadistic killer as the main character, great motivation and buildup, and several chilling deaths. This seems like a classic horror-thriller to me.

[@keithdavis8461]

Just the cover of the VHS scared me!

[@reimourrpower9357]

Definitely more psychological thriller a la Brian DePalma's films like Dressed To Kill, Body Double, Sisters, Carrie, Raising Cain, etc. about psychopathic outcasts.

[@lucluc9541]

FABULOUS MOVIE & The BEST Marilyn Monroe lookalike i EVER seen ! LINDA KENRIDGE ...

[@ManorHQ]

2:31 Back when dental work was scary.

[@kamdan2011]

THIS is The Joker’s origin movie I’m looking for.

[@pedrosvlog1183]

As a movie fan I felt attacked watching this lol.

[@bostonbangouts]

Just saw this last night for the first time and was blown away! Amazing concept and well acted by the lead character.. I loved the alleyway duel scene that actually was a terrifying sight to see him in a kids costume.. Something just felt so off about it, it was scary, knowing how fragile of mind was behind that odd mask.. One of my new found favorites!!

[@MichaelSmith-bv5oe]

A great character study

[@Tchernobog]

forget the mainstream horror, watch this

[@MrAntiSellOut]

Metaluna Zombie Preach

[@SurgeCess]

right on

[@jaredchapman3973]

Man, it feels like if Quinton Tarantino did any kind of horror movie it would probably look like this.

[@rychier6994]

I believe Tarantino is a huge fan of this film. And of Dennis Christopher, Christopher is in Tarantino Django unchained, he's a very solid actor...

[@kaobisdietrich572]

wow this movie seems great I am gong to be able to watch it soon!!!

[@boydcrowder5034]

Eddie Kaspbrak you gave an awesome performance in this movie. Thank You ☺

[@Nywarrior50]

old school

[@jreynasr]

I've been looking for the name of this movie for a long time!

[@Darwaxion]

Very intertextual-loved it!

[@LudicrousScotty101]

"Cody Jarret and dont ever forget it" You'll be sorry BIG ED

[@garyconner6151]

Peace to this incredible staff..im young forever

[@MadMan731]

Great flick!

[@snarkus63]

Good Lord,I forgot all about this one;I even saw it in the theater. As Dracula,he kinda looks like Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins.

[@stevanmedojevic5055]

One of the first movies i remember. It was late 80s in ex Yugoslavia:D

[@mickeyjohnson5247]

"Just call me Leo..." Only true film fans will get it....

[@LynchMobFilms]

It's a real shame how the trailer is much remastered and much clearer than the actual film.

[@douglassstonechek3341]

I kind of feel like this guy without the killer part that is!

[@SurgeCess]

ditto!

[@thedeepcutpodcast]

Douglass Stonechek no doubt haha

[@thesnakeman8006]

I see an almost odd comparison between eric binford and arthur fleck from joker for some reason. Anybody else notice this?

[@markusforsberg6741]

Jepp you are not alone im pretty soure they how made the joker took some inspiration from fade to black but also taxi driver from 1976 and king of comedy 1982 and thats not a bad thing. I can actually see joker take place in the fade to black universe but then again joker takes place in 1981 so yeah.🤡

[@SLA1975AMA]

The 80s weren’t perfect but when they got it right it was masterful.

[@MsPheonix]

I want to see it! I'm getting it mailed to me this or next week!

[@agirlfromnewyork2074]

Looks good

[@relaxwill]

is it just me or does that actor kinda look like lee harvey oswald?

[@rexgeorg7324]

Top of the world MA!!

[@SLA1975AMA]

His descent into madness i think was the inspiration for joker.

[@hippyamigo3]

Who is the actress that looks like Marilyn Monroe her mannerisms and her voice is just like her any one know her name did you do any other movies?

[@Nocturcal]

Gotta see it! 83

[@SpeedyEric1]

0:26- This is the best Joker origin story of 1980, next to Carny. 0:38- I'm calling for the cancelation of Mickey Rourke! 1:24- Yes, thank you. The movie's gone full internet YEARS before internet outrage. 2:17- Forget the Halloween knockoffs. In this one, someone gets attacked by a Halloween poster. Take THAT, He Knows You're Alone.

[@reimourrpower9357]

Why cancel Rourke?

[@SpeedyEric1]

@@reimourrpower9357 I'm just quoting the Cinema Snob's review of this trailer in his 1980 in Film episode. Also, that joke was made, because Rourke said "retarded."

[@tonymata8070]

Oh my goodness, he was so freaking young!

[@bigkj2.027]

Looking forward to watching and critiquing the movie

[@SirBrackalot]

TOTAL CLASSIC AND SCARRRRY CREEPPPY AND ALLL THAT JAAAZZZZZ!! LOL

[@Jeff-gj7ko]

People use to laugh at Eric Binford, now with every performance he knocks them dead!

[@Clara-ph7my]

Don't recall this one. Kind of reminds me off 'Jim Carey in The Mask'.

[@markusforsberg6741]

More like the movie the joker from 2019

[@joeybaker9571]

What a good slasher movie

[@cinecrazedotcom]

@301starmenace - It's not good. It's great.

[@theantinatalismzone392]

Richs full name is Rich Blaine in Casablanca

[@bretthumphrey6821]

Is it good

[@fabyhlimah]

where do i find to watch?

[@sbrechegno]

Dennis Christopher from Breakin'away

[@fullfunk]

hes driving the car!

[@dannytopping2438]

0:33 Binford ? Binford Tools from Home Improvement ?

[@shah9405]

METALLICA!!

[@metalmanmike3815]

Value if you have this on VHS...$20-30

[@BulleitBlake]

Not really. Vinegar Syndrome released a new Limited Edition of it on Blu-Ray. Get it while you can.

[@BulleitBlake]

@compsciguy yeah... That's typically how Vinegar Syndrome releases work 👌🏻

[@the9-2-5outlawdoestech9]

The moment some obsessive freak name drops what was Adolf Hitler’s favorite movie, is definitely a sure sign of being screwed in the head. Definitely, gonna watch this one!

[@ricardocantoral7672]

I don't see how that means one is "screwed in the head".

[@brianjezuit4085]

I don't know...🤔🤔🤔☕🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🚬🌌

[@rahsaanthomas7030]

2:16 Halloween poster

[@DementedNun121]

This movie was not good .... but she is a good looking Marilyn

[@funtimegabby5258]

Maandpakettle'

[@henryhoward7146]

🔥🔥🔥 A good film should deepen one’s experience 1:57 💘💛 👇👇💝

[@sbrechegno]

Another off beat and unrepeatable movie

[@mrowsan]

Even in '80, this movie wasn't the edge of terror, it was the edge of shit

[@acrovader]

Ludicrous. And the inclusion of clips from other films when he goes on a rampage is amateurish and dumb.

[@CrodolookslikeFrody]

This is just way to cringy...

[@KingBMan]

Sorry, I thought this movie was lame.

[@reimourrpower9357]

You're entitled to that opinion and I'm sure you're not alone. That 'lameness' you feel is probably a quality of 'cheesiness' of the pulpy horror genre that makes it appealing to many on a cult level. Someone should make a list of the Greatest Lame Films of 1980 and start with this.

[@rychier6994]

I find this movie utterly engrossing, it seems like film geeks have a strong appreciation of this film in particular, there's a lot of style to this film imo, either way def not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm a big fan....although there are some weak moments...

[@rtvz-randomtvzemun1681]

True alpha male