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The Dark Half

R19932h 2mGeorge A. Romero
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 55% · Metacritic 53

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"There are very good reasons to be afraid of the dark."

Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the former stages a mock funeral, only for a series of gruesome murders to begin occurring as in his books.

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New York CitySheriffBased On Novel Or BookBrain TumorBlackmailRazorPseudonymAlter EgoMurderMaine

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What is The Dark Half (1993) about?

Following the public's realization that Thad Beaumont and George Stark are one and the same, the former stages a mock funeral, only for a series of gruesome murders to begin occurring as in his books.

Who stars in The Dark Half?

The Dark Half stars Timothy Hutton (Thad Beaumont / George Stark), Amy Madigan (Liz Beaumont), Michael Rooker (Sheriff Alan Pangborn), Julie Harris (Reggie DeLesseps), Robert Joy (Fred Clawson). The film was directed by George A. Romero.

How long is The Dark Half?

The Dark Half has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1993. It is rated R.

Is The Dark Half worth watching?

The Dark Half holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Mystery, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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