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Release Date:
23 April 1993 (USA)
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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
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3 wins
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4 nominations
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(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...
(From Fangoria. 21 July 2009, 3:41 PM, PDT)
(From Fangoria. 17 August 2009, 9:42 AM, PDT)
George A. Romero's Survival Of The Dead...
(From Fangoria. 21 July 2009, 3:41 PM, PDT)
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Fairly good for coming out in the early 90's.
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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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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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According to author Stephen King the story of this film was part autobiographical as it was inspired by the events that led to him revealing his own writing pseudonym of 'Richard Bachman'.
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Errors in geography: George Stark, Thad Beaumont's alter ego, was supposed to be from Oxford, Mississippi, which is in Lafayette County. The Mississippi license plate on his car incorrectly said Harrison County, which is on the coast of Mississippi at the opposite end of the state from Oxford.
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Quotes:
Thad Beaumont:
Sounds like the police have been in touch.
Reggie Delesseps: They wanted me to confirm that you were a man of good character. I lied and told them that you were.
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Reggie Delesseps: They wanted me to confirm that you were a man of good character. I lied and told them that you were.
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Soundtrack:
Are You Lonesome To-night?
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A Note Regarding SpoilersHow closely does the movie follow the novel?
Any recommendations for other films that deal with a Doppelgänger?
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The diabolical alliance of George A. Romero and Stephen King quietly delivered expectations but it's not certainly a great horror film.
"The Dark Half" is pretty interesting and well directed but it's something you've seen before. There's a decent amount of gore, suspense is well crafted, an effective score and regular acting. Maybe the fact that I grew with the 80's Slasher movies made me think every minute about "Basket Case" and compare it with "The Dark Half".
A decent horror movie with a thrilling ending. Deserves a watch.
6/10.