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The Dark Half

  • 1993
  • R
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
22K
YOUR RATING
The Dark Half (1993)
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A writer's fictional alter ego wants to take over his life...at any price.A writer's fictional alter ego wants to take over his life...at any price.A writer's fictional alter ego wants to take over his life...at any price.

  • Director
    • George A. Romero
  • Writers
    • Stephen King
    • George A. Romero
  • Stars
    • Timothy Hutton
    • Patrick Brannan
    • Larry John Meyers
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George A. Romero
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • George A. Romero
    • Stars
      • Timothy Hutton
      • Patrick Brannan
      • Larry John Meyers
    • 117User reviews
    • 94Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Top Cast47

    Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton
    • Thad Beaumont…
    Patrick Brannan
    • Young Thad Beaumont
    Larry John Meyers
    • Doc Pritchard
    Beth Grant
    Beth Grant
    • Shayla Beaumont
    Christina Romero
    • Little Girl
    Rohn Thomas
    • Dr. Albertson
    Molly Renfroe
    • Hilary
    Judy Grafe
    Judy Grafe
    • Head Nurse
    John Machione
    • Male Nurse
    Amy Madigan
    Amy Madigan
    • Liz Beaumont
    Erik Jensen
    Erik Jensen
    • Male Student
    Robert Joy
    Robert Joy
    • Fred Clawson
    Tom Mardirosian
    Tom Mardirosian
    • Rick Cowley
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Miriam Cowley
    Kent Broadhurst
    Kent Broadhurst
    • Mike Donaldson
    Glenn Colerider
    • Homer Gamache
    Christine Forrest
    Christine Forrest
    • Trudy Wiggins
    Royal Dano
    Royal Dano
    • Digger Holt
    • Director
      • George A. Romero
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • George A. Romero
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews117

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    Related interests

    Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl (2014)
    Psychological Thriller
    Roger L. Jackson in Scream (1996)
    Slasher Horror
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror
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    Mystery
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      According to 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.
    • Goofs
      The Toronado, a luxury car, was never offered with a 4-speed manual.
    • Quotes
      • Man in the Hallway: What's going on?
      • George Stark: Murder... You want some?
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Benny & Joon/The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom/Map of the Human Heart/Visions of Light: The Art of Cinematography (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Are You Lonesome To-night?
      By Roy Turk & Lou Handman
      Performed by Elvis Presley
      Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Music

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    FAQ4

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    • Does Stephen King have a cameo appearance in "The Dark Half"?
    • How closely does the movie follow the novel?

    Details

    • Release date
      • April 23, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La mitad siniestra
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Orion Pictures
      • George A. Romero Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,611,160
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,250,883
      • Apr 25, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,611,160
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 2m(122 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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