The Dark Half (1993) 5.9
A writer's fictional alter-ego wants to take over his life...at any price. Director:George A. Romero |
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The Dark Half (1993) 5.9
A writer's fictional alter-ego wants to take over his life...at any price. Director:George A. Romero |
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Timothy Hutton | ... |
Thad Beaumont /
George Stark
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Amy Madigan | ... |
Liz Beaumont
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Michael Rooker | ... | ||
Julie Harris | ... |
Reggie Delesseps
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Robert Joy | ... | ||
Kent Broadhurst | ... |
Mike Donaldson
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Beth Grant | ... |
Shayla Beaumont
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Rutanya Alda | ... |
Miriam Cowley
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Tom Mardirosian | ... |
Rick Cowley
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Larry John Meyers | ... |
Dr. Pritchard
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Patrick Brannan | ... |
Young Thad Beaumont
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Royal Dano | ... |
Digger Holt
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Glenn Colerider | ... |
Homer Gamache
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Sarah Parker | ... |
Wendy Beaumont /
William Beaumont
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Elizabeth Parker | ... |
Wendy Beaumont /
William Beaumont
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When Thad Beaumont was a child, he had an operation to remove a tumour from his brain. during the operation, it was discovered that far from being a tumor, the growth was a twin brother of Thad's that never developed. Years later, Thad is a successful author, writing his serious books under his own name, and his pulp money-makers under the pseudonum "George Stark". When blackmailed by someone who has discovered his secret, Thad publically "buries" George Stark. From that point on, Thad increasingly becomes the prime suspect in a series of gruesome murders. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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.