Fade to Black (1980)
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Directors
Vernon Zimmerman
Cast
Dennis Christopher, Tim Thomerson, Gwynne Gilford, Norman Burton
The story
Eric Binford is a chain smoking, socially awkward and unlikeable young man who is also an obsessed film addict. His love of old films extends far beyond his job at a Los Angeles film distributor's warehouse and endless late-night film screenings in his bedroom. For his vast knowledge, Eric has been bullied by his coworkers and family.
Genres
Horror, Psychological Thriller, comedy horror, slasher film, thriller film
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