Out of the Darkness (TV 1985)

"Out of the Darkness" is 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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Jud Taylor

Writer:

T.S. Cook

Stars:

Martin Sheen, Hector Elizondo, Matt Clark

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Martin Sheen	...	Eddie Zigo
Hector 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 Jr.
Bernie McInerney	...	Dr. Miller
Paul Jabara	...	Henry
Dick Latessa	...	'Boss' Tom Messenger
Sam McMurray	...	Morrison

Storyline

"Out of the Darkness" is 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.

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | son of sam | detective | murder | police | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 October 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fuori nel buio

Filming Locations:

Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Centerpoint

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Martin Sheen's character and his partner go door-to-door interviewing potential witnesses, the second door they knock on is answered by a guy with shaving foam on his face. The guy is 'Charlie Sheen'. He slams the door on the two officers and Martin Sheen quips, "Nice boy."

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Goofs

In the film, Berkowitz is arrested during the winter. But in reality, he was arrested in August 1977.

User Reviews

Decent

Out of the Darkness (1985)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

Made for TV movie about Detective Eddie Zigo (Martin Sheen) who is trying to keep his personal life on track while hunting down the Son of Sam killer. This movie left me pretty disappointed because it promised to "tell you new things" but it hardly deals with the actual Son of Sam case. Most of the film deals with Sheen's sick wife, which is fine but it's all very routine. The Son of Sam case is barely talked about and we really don't get too much behind the scenes info on what the police were thinking or doing at the time. Towards the end when they finally capture the guy things really pick up but by then it's too late. Sheen is good in his role as is Hector Elizondo, Robert Trebor and Joe Spinell.