The Dark Half (1993) Horror Thriller Mystery
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IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.9/10
The Dark Half Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A writer's fictional alter ego wants to take over his life...at any price.
Tagline: Iconic terror from the No 1 bestselling writer.
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The Dark Half Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
Awards: 4
Nominations: 11
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The Dark Half is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Writers: Stephen King, George A. Romero
Producers: Declan Baldwin, Christine Forrest, George A. Romero
Editors: Pasquale Buba
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The Dark Half (1993) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Dark Half Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Beaumont / William Beaumont |
| Elizabeth Parker | ... | Wendy Beaumont / William Beaumont |
| John Ponzio | ... | Todd Pangborn |
| Chelsea Field | ... | Annie Pangborn |
| William Cameron | ... | Officer Hamilton |
| Rohn Thomas | ... | Dr. Albertson |
| Molly Renfroe | ... | Hilary |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Timothy Hutton (b. August 16, 1960) – Thad Beaumont / George Stark
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Tim Hutton - Amy Madigan (b. September 11, 1950) – Liz Beaumont
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m) - Michael Rooker (b. April 6, 1955) – Sheriff Alan Pangborn
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Micheal Rooker - Julie Harris, as Reggie Delesseps, passed away at age 87 in West Chatham, Massachusetts, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Robert Joy (b. August 17, 1951) – Fred Clawson
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Codco | Bob Joy - Kent Broadhurst (b. February 4, 1940) – Mike Donaldson
Sign: Aquarius - Beth Grant (b. September 18, 1949) – Shayla Beaumont
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Rutanya Alda (b. October 13, 1942) – Miriam Cowley
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Ratanya Alda | Ruth Alda - Tom Mardirosian (b. December 14, 1947) – Rick Cowley
Sign: Sagittarius - Larry John Meyers – Dr. Pritchard
Also known as: Larry Jon Meyers | L. John Myers | Larry John Myers - Patrick Brannan – Young Thad Beaumont
- Royal Dano, as Digger Holt, passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Glenn Colerider – Homer Gamache
- Sarah Parker – Wendy Beaumont / William Beaumont
- Elizabeth Parker – Wendy Beaumont / William Beaumont
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