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Release Date:
23 April 1993 (USA) moreTagline:
Serious writer or serial killer? George is in two minds. morePlot:
A writer's fictional alter-ego wants to take over his life...at any price. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(11 articles)
Weekly Bodycount - George A. Romero Sans Zombies (From SoundOnSight. 28 April 2009, 9:29 PM, PDT)
Jeffrey Combs & Ashley Laurence comin’ to Chicago Fango con
(From Fangoria. 4 March 2009, 2:36 PM, PST)
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Good adaptation from a great book. moreCast
(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 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Iceland:16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:-16 | Germany:18 | Norway:18 | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:RFun Stuff
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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. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Near the end, when George Stark is holding Thad's twins his gun is a Colt 1911 (as he's had throughout the movie). When Thad moves closer, the gun changes to a Beretta 92FS. After Thad takes one of the twins, George's gun is again a 1911 when he tucks it in his waistband. moreQuotes:
Thad Beaumont: I thought you knew about this stuff?Reggie Delesseps: I don't know about of any of it, nobody does. Except the Almighty, and He seems to be on sabbatical.
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Are You Lonesome To-night? moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersHow closely does the movie follow the novel?
Is this movie based on a novel?
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I saw this movie after i read the book and i have to say pretty much of the book was also in the film, although not all. Some parts with the sparrows for instance weren't in the film, probably because the budget wouldn't allow special effects that elaborate. And the murders, although violent enough in the movie, were particularly more gruesome in the book.
Ultimate conclusion: great acting from top notch actors/actresses who usually are nowhere to be found in horror (if you discount Michael Rooker's performance in "Henry"), pretty good special f/x and direction from a director who has made his mark in horror.