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The Dark Half

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, April 23 1993
30 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Timothy HuttonTimothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton was
32 in The Dark Half
as 'Thad Beaumont / George Stark'.
Tue, Aug 16 1960
Portrait of Amy MadiganAmy Madigan
Amy Madigan was
42 in The Dark Half
as 'Liz Beaumont'.
Mon, Sep 11 1950
Portrait of Michael RookerMichael Rooker
Michael Rooker was
38 in The Dark Half
as 'Sheriff Alan Pangborn'.
Wed, Apr 06 1955
Portrait of Julie HarrisJulie Harris
Julie Harris was
67 in The Dark Half
as 'Reggie DeLesseps'.
Wed, Dec 02 1925 –
Sat, Aug 24 2013
Portrait of Robert JoyRobert Joy
Robert Joy was
41 in The Dark Half
as 'Fred Clawson'.
Fri, Aug 17 1951
Portrait of Kent BroadhurstKent Broadhurst
Kent Broadhurst was
53 in The Dark Half
as 'Mike Donaldson'.
Sun, Feb 04 1940
Portrait of Beth GrantBeth Grant
Beth Grant was
43 in The Dark Half
as 'Shayla Beaumont'.
Sun, Sep 18 1949
Portrait of Rutanya AldaRutanya Alda
Rutanya Alda was
50 in The Dark Half
as 'Miriam Cowley'.
Tue, Oct 13 1942
Portrait of Tom MardirosianTom Mardirosian
Tom Mardirosian was
45 in The Dark Half
as 'Rick Cowley'.
Sun, Dec 14 1947
Portrait of Larry John MeyersLarry John Meyers
Larry John Meyers was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Dr. Pritchard'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick BrannanPatrick Brannan
Patrick Brannan was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Young Thad Beaumont'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Royal DanoRoyal Dano
Royal Dano was
70 in The Dark Half
as 'Digger Holt'.
Thu, Nov 16 1922 –
Sun, May 15 1994
Portrait of Glenn ColeriderGlenn Colerider
Glenn Colerider was
66 in The Dark Half
as 'Homer Gamache'.
Thu, Feb 10 1927 –
Mon, Jul 09 2012
Portrait of Chelsea FieldChelsea Field
Chelsea Field was
35 in The Dark Half
as 'Annie Pangborn'.
Mon, May 27 1957
Portrait of Christine ForrestChristine Forrest
Christine Forrest was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Trudy Wiggins'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff MonahanJeff Monahan
Jeff Monahan was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Wes'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeff HowellJeff Howell
Jeff Howell was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Dave'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rik BillockRik Billock
Rik Billock was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Donaldson Cop #2'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David EarlyDavid Early
David Early was
54 in The Dark Half
as 'Officer #2'.
Mon, May 30 1938 –
Sat, Mar 23 2013
Portrait of Sarah ParkerSarah Parker
Sarah Parker was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Wendy Beaumont / William Beaumont'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elizabeth ParkerElizabeth Parker
Elizabeth Parker was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Wendy Beaumont / William Beaumont'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William CameronWilliam Cameron
William Cameron was
38 in The Dark Half
as 'Officer Hamilton'.
Fri, Jan 21 1955
Portrait of Rohn ThomasRohn Thomas
Rohn Thomas was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Dr. Albertson'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Molly RenfroeMolly Renfroe
Molly Renfroe was
>> in The Dark Half
as 'Hilary'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judy GrafeJudy Grafe
Judy Grafe was
48 in The Dark Half
as 'Head Nurse'.
Fri, Dec 15 1944
Portrait of Donna Lynne ChamplinDonna Lynne Champlin
Donna Lynne Champlin was
22 in The Dark Half
as 'Babysitter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 21 1971
Portrait of George A. RomeroGeorge A. Romero
George A. Romero was
53 in The Dark Half
as 'Customer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 04 1940 –
Sun, Jul 16 2017
Portrait of John AmplasJohn Amplas
John Amplas was
43 in The Dark Half
as 'Thad Beaumont (double)'.
Thu, Jun 23 1949

Crew

Portrait of George A. RomeroGeorge A. Romero
Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer
George A. Romero was
53 in The Dark Half
Sun, Feb 04 1940 –
Sun, Jul 16 2017
Portrait of Tony Pierce-RobertsTony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Tony Pierce-Roberts was
48 in The Dark Half
Mon, Jan 01 1945
Portrait of Nicholas MastandreaNicholas Mastandrea
First Assistant Director
Nicholas Mastandrea was
37 in The Dark Half
Sat, Aug 27 1955
Portrait of Michael SpillerMichael Spiller
Additional Camera, Second Unit Director of Photography
Michael Spiller was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Drew Ann RosenbergDrew Ann Rosenberg
Second Assistant Director
Drew Ann Rosenberg was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom DubenskyTom Dubensky
Second Unit Director
Tom Dubensky was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Declan BaldwinDeclan Baldwin
Producer, Unit Production Manager
Declan Baldwin was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter KuranPeter Kuran
Visual Effects Producer
Peter Kuran was
37 in The Dark Half
Thu, Dec 15 1955
Portrait of Christine ForrestChristine Forrest
Associate Producer
Christine Forrest was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard HawleyRichard Hawley
Consulting Producer
Richard Hawley was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pasquale BubaPasquale Buba
Editor
Pasquale Buba was
47 in The Dark Half
Tue, Apr 16 1946 –
Wed, Sep 12 2018
Portrait of Michael HilkeneMichael Hilkene
Supervising Sound Editor
Michael Hilkene was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gaston BirabenGaston Biraben
Sound Editor
Gaston Biraben was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eric LindemannEric Lindemann
Supervising Sound Editor
Eric Lindemann was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elliott KoretzElliott Koretz
Sound Editor
Elliott Koretz was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim BryanJim Bryan
Sound Effects Editor
Jim Bryan was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John LaSalandraJohn LaSalandra
Music Editor
John LaSalandra was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray BonikerRay Boniker
First Assistant Editor
Ray Boniker was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark RathausMark Rathaus
Sound Editor
Mark Rathaus was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher YoungChristopher Young
Original Music Composer
Christopher Young was
35 in The Dark Half
Sun, Apr 28 1957
Portrait of Stephen KingStephen King
Novel
Stephen King was
45 in The Dark Half
Sun, Sep 21 1947
Portrait of Barbara HarrisBarbara Harris
ADR Voice Casting
Barbara Harris was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan RoweJoan Rowe
Foley Artist
Joan Rowe was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Phil NeilsonPhil Neilson
Stunt Coordinator
Phil Neilson was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terry LieblingTerry Liebling
Casting
Terry Liebling was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill W. BentonBill W. Benton
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris FerrenceChris Ferrence
Carpenter
Chris Ferrence was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregg BarbanellGregg Barbanell
Foley Artist
Gregg Barbanell was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John S. MoyerJohn S. Moyer
Grip
John S. Moyer was
28 in The Dark Half
Sat, May 16 1964
Portrait of Ann RuarkAnn Ruark
Production Coordinator
Ann Ruark was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beth A. RubinoBeth A. Rubino
Set Dresser
Beth A. Rubino was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mia BoccellaMia Boccella
Set Dresser
Mia Boccella was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andrew SandsAndrew Sands
Art Department Coordinator
Andrew Sands was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cynthia NeilsonCynthia Neilson
Stunts
Cynthia Neilson was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Everett BurrellEverett Burrell
Makeup Effects
Everett Burrell was
27 in The Dark Half
Sat, Jul 17 1965
Portrait of Megan GrahamMegan Graham
Set Dresser
Megan Graham was
26 in The Dark Half
Thu, Jul 28 1966
Portrait of Luke LatinoLuke Latino
First Assistant Camera
Luke Latino was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary BurrittGary Burritt
Negative Cutter
Gary Burritt was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregory H. WatkinsGregory H. Watkins
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gregory H. Watkins was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel FisherDaniel Fisher
Set Dresser
Daniel Fisher was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis P. TaylorLouis P. Taylor
Construction Coordinator
Louis P. Taylor was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James C. FengJames C. Feng
Art Direction
James C. Feng was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John JanusekJohn Janusek
Key Grip
John Janusek was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carlos DelariosCarlos Delarios
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Carlos Delarios was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bart FlahertyBart Flaherty
Grip
Bart Flaherty was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joey WrubleskiJoey Wrubleski
Grip
Joey Wrubleski was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom CulnanTom Culnan
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Tom Culnan was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marc ScottMarc Scott
Transportation Coordinator
Marc Scott was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kyle RudolphKyle Rudolph
Steadicam Operator
Kyle Rudolph was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry OdienLarry Odien
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Larry Odien was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marc RogersMarc Rogers
Gaffer
Marc Rogers was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brian J. StonestreetBrian J. Stonestreet
Set Decoration
Brian J. Stonestreet was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kristina M. HornerKristina M. Horner
Special Effects Coordinator
Kristina M. Horner was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Melinda EshelmanMelinda Eshelman
Wardrobe Assistant
Melinda Eshelman was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank McGoughFrank McGough
Lighting Technician
Frank McGough was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John SuttonJohn Sutton
Sound Mixer
John Sutton was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nancy A. PalmatierNancy A. Palmatier
Wardrobe Supervisor
Nancy A. Palmatier was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ethan PhillipsEthan Phillips
Electrician
Ethan Phillips was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John VulichJohn Vulich
Makeup Effects
John Vulich was
31 in The Dark Half
Thu, Oct 12 1961 –
Wed, Oct 12 2016
Portrait of Aaron SkalkaAaron Skalka
Carpenter
Aaron Skalka was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis KissLouis Kiss
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Louis Kiss was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David EckertDavid Eckert
Set Designer
David Eckert was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jon SharpeJon Sharpe
Projection
Jon Sharpe was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary Ann MarinoMary Ann Marino
Production Coordinator
Mary Ann Marino was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard M. SiegRichard M. Sieg
Dolly Grip
Richard M. Sieg was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott HillmanScott Hillman
Best Boy Grip
Scott Hillman was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred 'Fredo' DonatelliFred 'Fredo' Donatelli
Production Assistant
Fred 'Fredo' Donatelli was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Thomas J. GarriganThomas J. Garrigan
Scenic Artist
Thomas J. Garrigan was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mitch KreindelMitch Kreindel
Unit Publicist
Mitch Kreindel was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donna M. BelajacDonna M. Belajac
Casting
Donna M. Belajac was
37 in The Dark Half
Wed, Feb 15 1956
Portrait of Michael LevineMichael Levine
Camera Operator
Michael Levine was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linda CarolaLinda Carola
Production Assistant
Linda Carola was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nikolay GalitzineNikolay Galitzine
Special Effects Technician
Nikolay Galitzine was
24 in The Dark Half
Mon, Dec 30 1968
Portrait of Cletus AndersonCletus Anderson
Production Design
Cletus Anderson was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christopher P. MartinChristopher P. Martin
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Christopher P. Martin was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynne WarbergLynne Warberg
Still Photographer
Lynne Warberg was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph Roger PivirottoRalph Roger Pivirotto
Set Dresser
Ralph Roger Pivirotto was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dawn Murphy RileyDawn Murphy Riley
Production Assistant
Dawn Murphy Riley was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carl HornerCarl Horner
Special Effects Supervisor
Carl Horner was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maurin L. ScarlataMaurin L. Scarlata
Set Dresser
Maurin L. Scarlata was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul BucciarelliPaul Bucciarelli
Scenic Artist
Paul Bucciarelli was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Smith Harper HutchingsSmith Harper Hutchings
Set Dresser
Smith Harper Hutchings was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeffery J. TufanoJeffery J. Tufano
Camera Operator
Jeffery J. Tufano was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pete von ShollyPete von Sholly
Storyboard Artist
Pete von Sholly was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara AndersonBarbara Anderson
Costume Design
Barbara Anderson was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nancy MosserNancy Mosser
Extras Casting
Nancy Mosser was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeannee JosefczykJeannee Josefczyk
Makeup Artist
Jeannee Josefczyk was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carol PaulickCarol Paulick
Makeup Artist
Carol Paulick was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Janice F. SperlingJanice F. Sperling
Production Supervisor
Janice F. Sperling was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vincent BorrelliVincent Borrelli
Scenic Artist
Vincent Borrelli was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary O'BrienMary O'Brien
Scenic Artist
Mary O'Brien was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kevin KutchaverKevin Kutchaver
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kevin Kutchaver was
35 in The Dark Half
Wed, Jun 19 1957
Portrait of James EllisJames Ellis
Script Supervisor
James Ellis was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sonja RothSonja Roth
Set Dresser
Sonja Roth was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeffrey A. RubisJeffrey A. Rubis
Makeup & Hair Assistant
Jeffrey A. Rubis was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Neal ThompsonNeal Thompson
Main Title Designer
Neal Thompson was
52 in The Dark Half
Fri, Aug 23 1940 –
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Portrait of Mark HardenMark Harden
Animal Coordinator
Mark Harden was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenneth J. KellersKenneth J. Kellers
Carpenter
Kenneth J. Kellers was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Alan RoushJohn Alan Roush
Electrician
John Alan Roush was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Keith ParrishKeith Parrish
Color Timer
Keith Parrish was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marty GarriganMarty Garrigan
Assistant Property Master
Marty Garrigan was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill J. DiDonnaBill J. DiDonna
Boom Operator
Bill J. DiDonna was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Steve ParysSteve Parys
Production Assistant
Steve Parys was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard S. Crumrine Jr.Richard S. Crumrine Jr.
Loader
Richard S. Crumrine Jr. was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brent PeelorBrent Peelor
Carpenter
Brent Peelor was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jane HylandJane Hyland
Set Dresser
Jane Hyland was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert BuncherRobert Buncher
Carpenter
Robert Buncher was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregory JonesGregory Jones
Lead Set Dresser
Gregory Jones was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barbara E. ThompsonBarbara E. Thompson
Set Dresser
Barbara E. Thompson was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chris LugarChris Lugar
Electrician
Chris Lugar was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carol A. OgiharaCarol A. Ogihara
Second Assistant Camera
Carol A. Ogihara was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ken WalkerKen Walker
Animatronic and Prosthetic Effects
Ken Walker was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lisa KruczekLisa Kruczek
Assistant Accountant
Lisa Kruczek was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michele FettingMichele Fetting
Production Assistant
Michele Fetting was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob PomeroyBob Pomeroy
Production Assistant
Bob Pomeroy was
>> in The Dark Half
Unknown Birthday