Thad Beaumont is tired of writing trashy pulp novels under the pseudonym “George Stark” in order to make a living. Yearning to focus solely on scribing the intellectually stimulating literature he enjoys, Thad decides to - literally - bury his alter ego in a figurative attempt to finally break free of lucrative lowbrow temptations. However, George isn’t prepared to be laid to rest and miraculously resurrects himself out of Thad’s subconscious, fully transforming into a flesh-and-blood double and going on a grisly murder spree straight out of one of his own novels. With the police convinced that Thad is behind the series of bizarre killings, he is forced to confront his inner demons and determine where the real Thad ends and the “real” George begins in an attempt to put an end to George Stark’s rampage. 

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The Dark Half (1993)

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Horror/Mystery/Suspense/Thriller · 2h 2m · 7/29/2025

        
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Thad Beaumont is tired of writing trashy pulp novels under the pseudonym “George Stark” in order to make a living. Yearning to focus solely on scribing the intellectually stimulating literature he enjoys, Thad decides to - literally - bury his alter ego in a figurative attempt to finally break free of lucrative lowbrow temptations. However, George isn’t prepared to be laid to rest and miraculously resurrects himself out of Thad’s subconscious, fully transforming into a flesh-and-blood double and going on a grisly murder spree straight out of one of his own novels. With the police convinced that Thad is behind the series of bizarre killings, he is forced to confront his inner demons and determine where the real Thad ends and the “real” George begins in an attempt to put an end to George Stark’s rampage. 

Release Country

United States

Barcode

810161483440

Release Date

7/29/2025

Media Type

Movie

Audio

  English     
  English     
  Commentary     

Digital Copy

Not Included

Studio

MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)/Vinegar Syndrome

Subtitles

English

Video Format

2160p

Aspect Ratio

1.85:1

Cover Type

Slip Case , Slip Cover

Discs

Streaming Rank Today

Cast
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Timothy Hutton

Thad Beaumont / George Stark
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Amy Madigan

Liz Beaumont
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Michael Rooker

Sheriff Alan Pangborn
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Julie Harris

Reggie Delesseps
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Robert Joy

Fred Clawson
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Kent Broadhurst

Mike Donaldson
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Beth Grant

Shayla Beaumont
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Rutanya Alda

Miriam Cowley
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Tom Mardirosian

Rick Cowley
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Larry John Meyers

Dr. Pritchard
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Patrick Brannan

Young Thad Beaumont
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Royal Dano

Digger Holt
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Glenn Colerider

Homer Gamache
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Sarah Parker

Wendy Beaumont / William Beaumont
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Elizabeth Parker

Wendy Beaumont / William Beaumont
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John Ponzio

Todd Pangborn
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Chelsea Field

Annie Pangborn
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William Cameron

Officer Hamilton
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Rohn Thomas

Dr. Albertson
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Molly Renfroe

Hilary
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Judy Grafe

Head Nurse
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John Machione

Male Nurse
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Erik Jensen

Male Student
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Christine Forrest

Trudy Wiggins
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Nardi Novak

Pangborn's Receptionist
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Zachary Mott

Norris Ridgewick
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David W. Butler

Trooper #1
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Curt DeBor

Trooper #2
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Drinda Lalumia

Dodie
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Lamont Arnold

NYC Cop #1
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Lee Hayes

NYC Cop #2
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Jack Skelly

Man in the Hallway
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Marc Field

Donaldson Cop #1
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Rik Billock

Donaldson Cop #2
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Bruce Kirkpatrick

Officer #1
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David Early

Officer #2
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Jeff Monahan

Wes
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Jeff Howell

Dave
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Melissa Papp

Rosalie
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J. Michael Hunter

Garrison
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Therese Courtney

Receptionist
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Marty Roppelt

Young Officer
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Donna Lynne Champlin

Babysitter (uncredited)
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G. Cameron Romero

Customer (uncredited)
Crew
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George A. Romero

Director
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George A. Romero

Writer
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Stephen King

Writer
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Declan Baldwin

Producer
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Christopher Young

Music
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Tony Pierce-Roberts

Cinematograpy
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Pasquale Buba

Editor
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James C. Feng

Art
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Other Editions
Disc Title Front Cover

The Dark Half

(DVD, Keep Case (Std.))

9/28/1999

Disc Title Front Cover

The Dark Half

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (HD Slim, Low))

11/18/2014

Disc Title Front Cover

The Dark Half

(Blu-ray)

1/20/2026

Disc Title Front Cover

The Dark Half

(DVD)

2/10/2026

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