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The Dark Half

2 versions · originally a book, 1989

Themes: Doppelganger, Writer's Block, Evil Twin, Creative Control, Guilt.

The Dark Half has more than one version — here's where most fans start, and what each offers.

✦ Most fans start here

The Dark Half (1989)

The Dark Half

The original novel

✦ Start here

The Dark Half

Stephen King · Book · 1989

The original novel, 1989.

The Dark Half

1993 film

The Dark Half

George A. Romero · Film · 1993

1993 film, 1993.

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