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Fade to Black

1980·Movie
1h 42min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Scare8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Eric Binford lives for the movies...Sometimes he kills for them, too!

A lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.
Psychological ThrillerObsessive FanaticHollywood NoirExploitationIdentity CrisisViolence & MadnessMarilyn MonroeHomage to CinemaDark and Disturbing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fade to Black

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Where can I stream Fade to Black legally?

Fade to Black is included with a subscription to Philo and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fade to Black worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fade to Black rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is Fade to Black?

1 h 42 min

Fade to Black runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fade to Black?

Critics48
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Fade to Black much the same way.

What language is Fade to Black in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fade to Black?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fade to Black in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.