There is perhaps no other name more synonymous with American horror than Stephen King. The author has spent the past several decades crafting intricate tales of psychological horror and suspense that have cast a shadow over his readers’ imaginations. Just as important to the canon of American horror are the films of George A. Romero. These two personalities, which first became intertwined with one another in Creepshow, crossed paths once again when Romero directed The Dark Half, based on King’s novel of the same name. One of many stories by King that takes place in the fictional city of Castle Rock, Maine, The Dark Half is a reflection of a brief period in the author’s own career.