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The Dark Half (1993)

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Overview

Director:
George A. Romero
Writers (WGA):
Stephen King (novel)
George A. Romero (screenplay)
Release Date:
23 April 1993 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Horror | Mystery 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
User Comments:
just okay more

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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Additional Details

Runtime:
122 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
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Trivia:
In the prologue of this Stephen King adaptation, Thad Beaumont wants to become a writer and is shown writing stories. The title of his first typewritten story is "Here There Be Tygers", which is also the real title of the first short story King wrote in his career. The story can be found in King's "Skeleton Crew" anthology. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The Toronado, a luxury car, was never offered with a 4-speed manual. more
Quotes:
Murder Witness: Whats goin on out here?
George Stark: Murder... You want some?
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Movie Connections:
References Duck Soup (1933) more
Soundtrack:
Are You Lonesome To-night? more

FAQ

Any recommendations for other films that deal with a Doppelgänger?
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
How closely does the movie follow the novel?
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10 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
just okay, 24 May 2005
5/10
Author: brokenrustyflowers from United Kingdom

Sadly a rather bland version of King's sadly rather bland novel. Romero had apparently been slated to direct Pet Semetary before commitments (Monkey Shines) pulled him off - now that would have been worth watching. This on the other hand is a rather tepid slasher flick punctuated with a few inspired moments (the dream sequences and the whole sparrow things in particular). It's hard to know who is a fault here - certainly Dark Half - despite its intriguing premise - is one of King's weaker novels - but Romero's screenplay is little more than a rather one dimensional collection of deaths. There is some suspense and some good effects but overall a rather dull affair.

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