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Overview
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Writers (WGA):
Stephen King (novel)
George A. Romero (screenplay)
Release Date:
23 April 1993 (USA) more
Tagline:
Serious writer or serial killer? George is in two minds. more
Plot:
A writer's fictional alter-ego wants to take over his life...at any price. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
Drag Me To Hell soundtrack hits stores
(From Fangoria. 17 August 2009, 9:42 AM, PDT)
George A. Romero's Survival Of The Dead...
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One of the best horror films out there more (55 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Timothy Hutton | ... | Thad Beaumont / George Stark | |
| Amy Madigan | ... | Liz Beaumont | |
| Michael Rooker | ... | Sheriff Alan Pangborn | |
| Julie Harris | ... | Reggie Delesseps | |
| Robert Joy | ... | Fred Clawson | |
| Kent Broadhurst | ... | Mike Donaldson | |
| Beth Grant | ... | Shayla Beaumont | |
| Rutanya Alda | ... | Miriam Cowley | |
| Tom Mardirosian | ... | Rick Cowley | |
| Larry John Meyers | ... | Dr. Pritchard | |
| Patrick Brannan | ... | Young Thad Beaumont | |
| Royal Dano | ... | Digger Holt | |
| Glenn Colerider | ... | Homer Gamache | |
| Sarah Parker | ... | Wendy & William Beaumont | |
| Elizabeth Parker | ... | Wendy & William Beaumont |
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122 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Sweden:15 | Ireland:18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:-16 | Germany:18 | Norway:18 | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:R
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In total 4,500 Cut Throat Finches were used for the sparrows in the film. The birds would consume 100 pounds of birdseed and 15 gallons of water on a daily basis during the production. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The Toronado, a luxury car, was never offered with a 4-speed manual. more
Quotes:
George Stark: [after slitting the throat of his literary agent, Rick Cowley, with a cut-throat razor] I've decided to change agents. Sorry, Rick - it's a cut throat business. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Crow: City of Angels (1996) more
Soundtrack:
Are You Lonesome To-night? more
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Any recommendations for other films that deal with a Doppelgänger?Does Stephen King have a cameo appearance in "The Dark Half"?
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I've seen some pretty awful horror movies in my time, sometimes they don't even scare me they just put me too sleep. Bu this one is one of the better horror films I've seen lately. The Dark Half stars Timothy Hutton as Thadeus Beaumont who under his pen name George Stark writes horrific murder mysteries novels that shoot him to the top of the bestseller's list and make him know far and wide as the master of horror.But when Thad wants to break away form his other half he stages a mock funeral of George Stark so he can go out on his own, but soon enough the people who helped put George in the grave are suddenly dying left and right and the police have Thad pinned as the prime suspect, as the bodies continue to rise the possibility of Thad committing the murders are becoming less and less likely. Now Thad has only one shot to clear his name but how can he do it when everybody believes he's the killer? The Dark Half is a menacing and increasingly creepy horror mystery that will have you guessing and wondering until the credits roll, it's an amazingly well made film that's basked in mind blowing special effects, dark tones and eerie music that make you jump at the slightest noise. It's a movies that you will want to watch over and over again.