Out of the Darkness (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

Martin Sheen and Hector Elizondo....

more than make up for the story line in this film, supposedly dealing with Son of Sam/David Berkowitz, but also depicting Detective Ed Zigo's private life, and work on the case.

Martin Sheen seems to consistently transcend poorly written material; even in the film "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane" also starring Jodi Foster, he is the standout.

This film may not accurately address all the "Son of Sam" crimes, but we are probably due for a remake (now that they are producing a film about Mark David Chapman/John Lennon's assassin).

Robert Trebor is very good as Berkowitz, certainly resembles him physically. Elizondo, as the local priest, has a few lines which are indelible. When they are in the NY aquarium, observing oddities of nature, he reminds Sheen: ..."" that there are people still alive, walking around, who are more dead inside""... A brilliant insight which may have been more developed.

All in all, if you like Sheen or Elizondo, you will appreciate their performances. 8/10.