The Dark Half (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, The Dark Half is a horror and mystery film directed by George A. Romero, running about 122 minutes. “There are very good reasons to be afraid of the dark.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Dark Half stars Timothy Hutton as Thad Beaumont / George Stark, Amy Madigan as Liz Beaumont, Michael Rooker as Sheriff Alan Pangborn and Julie Harris as Reggie DeLesseps, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dark Half has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Half page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Half tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Half (1993)?
- In US, The Dark Half is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dark Half worth watching?
- The Dark Half holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Half?
- The Dark Half stars Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan, Michael Rooker, Julie Harris and Robert Joy.
- When was The Dark Half released?
- The Dark Half was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.