The Passing is a 1983 American science fiction horror film co-written, co-produced, directed, edited by and starring John Huckert.

[3] During this time, the film's lead actor James Carroll Plaster died.

[3] Following those showings, the film opened as a one-week engagement at the Biograph Theatre in Washington, D.C. in May 1985.

"[6] In June 2019, The Passing was restored in 2K and released on DVD and Blu-ray by Vinegar Syndrome.

[2][7] This release includes four short films directed by Huckert: The Water That Is Passed, Quack (both 1976), Einmal (1979), and Ernie & Rose (1982).