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The Dark Half (1993)

★ 6.0R121 minDirector: George A. Romero

1993 American horror film by George A. Romero

The Dark Half is a 1993 American supernatural horror film written and directed by George A. Romero, and starring Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker, Julie Harris, and Royal Dano in his final film role. An adaptation of the 1989 novel of the same name by Stephen King, the film follows a writer whose personal and writerly alter ego begins to commit a series of murders. Hutton's performance was commended but overall reviews were mixed, and The Dark Half was a box office disappointment.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Dark Half about?
The Dark Half (1993) — 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
Is The Dark Half based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Dark Half scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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