Is Out of the Dark scary?

MyCinema has not rated Out of the Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Out of the Dark in the US?

Out of the Dark is free on Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Out of the Dark?

Out of the Dark runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Is Out of the Dark suitable for kids?

Out of the Dark is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19881h 29mComedy / Horror / Thriller

Out of the Dark

Name: Out of the Dark
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1988-06-02
Duration: 89 min

The phone sex line was for fantasy... now it's for murder!

A deranged killer wearing a clown mask begins preying on a group of young women working at a phone-sex company.

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Out of the Dark at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 29m

At 1h 29m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Comedy · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under comedy, horror, and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 50 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Out of the Dark tonight

It is a short one: 1h 29m, so it fits a late start.
It is free to watch on Tubi TV in the US.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Out of the Dark

Is Out of the Dark scary?: MyCinema has not rated Out of the Dark for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a comedy, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Out of the Dark in the US?: Out of the Dark is free on Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Out of the Dark?: Out of the Dark runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Is Out of the Dark suitable for kids?: Out of the Dark is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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