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Thad Beaumont is the author of a highly successful series of violent pulp thrillers written under the pseudonym of ‘George Stark’, but when he decides to ‘kill-off’ his alter-ego in a mock ceremony, it precipitates a string of sadistic murders matching those in his pulp novels, which are soon discovered to be the work of Stark himself. Looking like a maniacal version of his counterpart, Stark is not so willing to quit the writing game – even if it means coming after Thad's wife and their baby.
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Thad Beaumont is the author of a highly successful series of violent pulp thrillers written under the pseudonym of ‘George Stark’, but when he decides to ‘kill-off’ his alter-ego in a mock ceremony, it precipitates a string of sadistic murders matching those in his pulp novels, which are soon discovered to be the work of Stark himself. Looking like a maniacal version of his counterpart, Stark is not so willing to quit the writing game – even if it means coming after Thad's wife and their baby.
1993 | Paul
1993 | George A.
1993 | Timothy
Best Screenplay | 1993 | George A.
Best Horror Film | 1994
Best Supporting Actress | 1994 | Julie
Best MakeUp | 1994 | John
Best Director | 1994 | George A.
Best Actor | 1993 | Timothy
Best Actress | 1993 | Amy
Best Supporting Actor | 1993 | Michael
Best Supporting Actress | 1993 | Julie
Best WideRelease Film | 1993
Best Soundtrack | 1993 | Christopher
Best Makeup FX | 1993 | Everett
Budget 15,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 10,611,160 USD
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".
In the prologue of this Stephen King adaptation, Thad Beaumont (Timothy Hutton) wants to become a writer, and is shown writing stories. The title of his first typewritten story is "Here There Be Tygers", which is also the real title of the first short story King wrote in his career. The story can be found in King's "Skeleton Crew" anthology.
According to writer and director George A. Romero, Timothy Hutton was quite difficult to work with at times. Hutton even quit the film for a few days during the production.
"The Dark Half" was the last novel that Stephen King wrote before becoming completely sober. His addiction, and his desire to go sober, are reflected in the book's themes of dual personalities.
The characters of Sheriff Alan Pangborn and Deputy Norris Ridgewick appeared later the same year in Needful Things (1993), played by Ed Harris and Ray McKinnon, respectively. Harris is also Amy Madigan's husband in real-life. Sheriff Alan Pangborn was played by Michael Rooker.
"Man in the Hallway: What's going on? George Stark: Murder... You want some?"
"George Stark: [voice over the phone, threatening Thad] See if you can figure out where I'm calling from, Thad. [hangs up] Thad Beaumont: [pauses a second, then realizes] NO! George Stark: [Thad calls his own home] That was quick, hoss."
