The Darker Side of Terror
“What happens when you create the world's first perfect human ... and he turns out to be your wife's perfect lover?”
Synopsis
A psychological thriller about a research biologist who, angered when an associate is given a position over him based on stolen research findings, agrees to assist his former professor in a cloning experiment in which a duplicate of himself is created -- and which then, with a mind and will of its own, falls in love with the biologist's wife.
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KSTW Terror Week promo 1985
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-10
Top Cast
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Robert Forster
Prof. Paul Corwin / The Clone
Adrienne Barbeau
Margaret Corwin
Ray Milland
Prof. Meredith
David Sheiner
Prof. Sidney Hillstrom
John Lehne
Lt. Merholz
Denise DuBarry
Ann Sweeney
Jack De Mave
Roger
Thomas Bellin
Ed Linnick
Heather Hobbs
Jenny
Eddie Quillan
Watchman
Raye Sheffield
Clone
Russell Shannon
Guard
James Nolan
Dr. Tapler
Madeleine Shaner
Audrey Linnick
Johnny Hock
1st Skater
Tom Elliott
2nd Skater
Thomas McGowan
Andrew Pauletta (uncredited)
John Herman Shaner
Fire Captain (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Screenplay & Story
- Al Ramrus, John Herman Shaner
- Original Score
- Paul Chihara
- Original Title
- The Darker Side of Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Bob Banner Associates, Shaner-Ramrus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Trikonis
Al Ramrus, John Herman Shaner
Paul Chihara
Donald M. Morgan
Ann E. Mills
Bob Banner, Al Ramrus, John Herman Shaner
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Trikonis
Director
Al Ramrus
Writer
John Herman Shaner
Writer
Al Ramrus
Producer
John Herman Shaner
Producer
Paul Chihara
Original Music Composer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Ann E. Mills
Editor
Bruce Bryant
Production Design
James Castle
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Darker Side of Terror about?
A psychological thriller about a research biologist who, angered when an associate is given a position over him based on stolen research findings, agrees to assist his former professor in a cloning experiment in which a duplicate of himself is created -- and which then, with a mind and will of its own, falls in love with the biologist's wife.
Who directed The Darker Side of Terror?
The Darker Side of Terror was directed by Gus Trikonis.
Who stars in The Darker Side of Terror?
The principal cast of The Darker Side of Terror includes Robert Forster, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Milland, David Sheiner, John Lehne.
When was The Darker Side of Terror released and how long is it?
The Darker Side of Terror was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Darker Side of Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Darker Side of Terror was composed by Paul Chihara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Darker Side of Terror?
The Darker Side of Terror holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).