Out of the Dark (1989 film)


Out of the Dark is a 1989 American erotic comedy horror film starring Karen Witter. The film is notable for being Divine's last acting credit.

Plot

"Suite Nothings" is a sleazy L.A. phone-sex hot-line voiced by failed models. Preying on them is Bobo, a psychotic killer who dresses in a clown costume. While the police try to uncover the clown's identity, the agency's models fall to Bobo's murderous rage.

Cast

Home media

Out of the Dark was released on VHS and Laserdisc in 1989 by RCA/Columbia Pictures home video. Sony Pictures released the film on a manufactured-on-demand DVD-R of the film on March 1, 2011.
Mill Creek Entertainment re-released Out of the Dark on DVD.

Reception

from the New York Times gave the film a negative review, calling it "misogynistic" and criticized its inconsistent tone.
Time Out called it "A straight re-run of those '70s slasher pics", and criticized the film for the obvious identity of the killer.
TV Guide awarded the film one out of four stars, stating that the only real selling point was the "eccentric array of supporting players".