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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
Awards:
3 wins
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4 nominations
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(14 articles)
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Good adaptation from a great book.
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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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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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When he is confronted by a class member to sign the book written by his pen-name, he declines, and claims it's not his book. The photo on the back of the book is, in fact, Stephen King himself.
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Factual errors: The Toronado, a luxury car, was never offered with a 4-speed manual.
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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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FAQ
Is this movie based on a novel?A Note Regarding Spoilers
Does Stephen King have a cameo appearance in "The Dark Half"?
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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.