Synopsis
Eric Binford lives for the movies... Sometimes he kills for them, too!
A shy, lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking his idol, a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.
1980 Directed by Vernon Zimmerman
A shy, lonely film buff embarks on a killing spree against those who browbeat and betray him, all the while stalking his idol, a Marilyn Monroe lookalike.
Dennis Christopher Tim Thomerson Gwynne Gilford Norman Burton Linda Kerridge Morgan Paull James Luisi Eve Brent John Steadman Marcie Barkin Mickey Rourke Peter Horton Sharon Sharth Hennen Chambers Melinda O. Fee Anita Converse Bob Drew Teddi Siddall David Daniels Marilyn Staley Al Tafoya Clyde Primm Gilbert Lawrence Kaan Sharon McCreedy Bill Stack Gregory Sage J.K. Wiley Peggy Kaye
Die schönen Morde des Eric Binford, Escuridão da Morte, 黑场, Fondu au noir, Dissolvenza in nero, Fundido a negro, Изчерняване, Το Πρόσωπο του Δολοφόνου, 消逝于黑暗中, 살인 목격
Horror, the undead and monster classics Thrillers and murder mysteries Intense violence and sexual transgression Gory, gruesome, and slasher horror Gothic and eerie haunting horror Chilling experiments and classic monster horror Bloody vampire horror Creepy, chilling, and terrifying horror Show All…
Maybe this happened to a buddy named Eric, but let’s be honest, it could happen to anyone of us here in Letterboxd.
I was always curious, and had my hypotheses, but now I know for a fact that the white-dude exploratory harmonica scene of the 1980's was fueled by an endless supply of cocaine. I also dig that this movie is all like "yeah, TV might not be good for the kids, and the nascent slasher boom is in the process of starting a cultural backlash but what is REALLY lethal is exposure to unhealthy levels of Film Noir: carcinogenic AND murdercidal!, providing ridiculously toxic models of masculinity and misogyny, as well as conditioning young people to discuss their feelings with snappy one-liners and sarcasm at either end of a gun barrel!"
Fade To Black is an expression of the ultimate inutility…
Listen, I related to the main character of this way too much. WAY TOO MUCH. I mean, aside from the psychotic tendencies, of course. Well, most of them, anyway.
A movie-obsessed outsider lands a dream date with a Marilyn Monroe lookalike but, when she stands him up, he snaps and begins living as the characters in his favorite movies. The first time I watched this, I enjoyed it but didn’t think it was anything amazing. This time I absolutely loved it. Maybe I’ve just grown into it? There’s a scene where the lead character awkwardly shouts out some obscure movie trivia that nobody cares about and it’s just me AF.
It’s kind of difficult to classify the sub-genre this fits…
When cosplsying goes wrong: the movie. A prime example of an unhealthy addiction and it’s consequences. There’s a scene where our main character is jerking off with Halloween on in the background while staring at picture of Marilyn Monroe on his ceiling as his eyes roll back in ecstasy.
Jfc.
And don’t get me started on the amazing cocaine fueled harmonica jam (that was pretty dope). It’s on Amazon Prime right now (again) so watch it before it gets yanked again!
Imagine the process a Blu-ray Company would have to go through trying to secure rights to the 46748 films shown in the movie. Headache.
They made a horror film about how the temptations of the cinema poisons lonely men and leads to brutal but glamorous murder. I’d love to see a remake about true crime podcasters.
Where the hell has this movie been all my life? Cinemonster turned me on to this one and thank fuck for it.
Dennis Christopher is one of a kind. I think you either appreciate him or you don't. There is no in between. In this film, he is an obsessed movie fan. In fact, I think obsessed is a little light. He is absorbed by cinema. Christopher is a bit of an odd duck. I've seen him in Breaking Away, California Dreaming, Django Unchained, and Chariots of Fire. Again, I think you either get him or you don't. In this film, he is literally fucking out of his mind. He dresses like Dracula. He thinks he is Cody Jarrett. He…
When a movie nerd becomes a serial killer.
Big hommage to horror cinema with media-critical nuances.
What would the contemporary equivalent of the main character be? Mansplaining Lettetboxd dudebros with Nolan, P.T. Anderson and Fincher in their favorite movies?
ENCOURAGED BY Lee
After my great experience with the shlocky horror film Popcorn, people were eager to recommend me this movie. As soon as you see what it is about, it instantly becomes obvious why one would suggest it as a follow up. It basically tells the story of a lonely cinephile who has been slowly, but firmly, going mad as he gets immersed in the world of movies to the point of being unable to distinguish reality from fiction.
Let me point out something that everyone who has seen this already knows - this is a bad movie. The acting is either wooden, weird, or over the top. You just need to listen to our protagonist's maniacal laugh to…
"ERIC BINFORD LIVES FOR THE MOVIES...SOMETIMES HE KILLS FOR THEM TOO!"
Fade to Black is a film I've been curious about forever. Steeped in a mysterious notoriety with that haunting poster art that oozed into my subconscious over the years. An elusive film that seemed to always be out reach. UNTIL THE FINE FOLKS OF VINEGAR SYNDROME PULLED OFF ANOTHER IDIANA JONES LEVEL AQUISITION!!
Eric Binfords' world revolves around film. He works at a 35mm film depot and spends his free time watching classic films and collecting memorabilia. Dudes bedroom looks like a movie theatre straight out of the 60s! His colleagues and overbearing aunt endlessly torment him and Eric begins to isolate further into a delusional world. Film and…
"Brain food is what you need... not escapist trash" - Mom,
HAHAHAHHA... Horror Nerds Unite!
Everybody in this movie creeped me out. Everyone. This is a genuinely creepy film with a low production value that actually adds to the creepiness. Dennis Christopher is an unusual looking dude and director Vernon Zimmerman fully utilizes that unusual-NESS. He kind of looks like if Evan Peters was turned into beef jerky and it is unsettling. The themes of obsession are effective, the kills are entertaining, and the final song is haunting.... I liked it.
Horror dorks only... but for those of you that belong... it's special.