The Darker Side of Terror (1979)
What happens when you create the world's first perfect human ... and he turns out to be your wife's perfect lover?
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.
Director: Gus Trikonis
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, TV Movie
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: April 3, 1979
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Music: Paul Chihara
Cinematography: Donald M. Morgan
Editing: Ann E. Mills
Production: Bob Banner Associates, Shaner-Ramrus Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths
Keywords
experiment, clone, scientist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Darker Side of Terror stars Robert Forster, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Milland, David Sheiner, John Lehne, Denise DuBarry.
- How long is The Darker Side of Terror?
- The Darker Side of Terror has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Darker Side of Terror?
- The Darker Side of Terror is a Science Fiction, Horror, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Darker Side of Terror produced?
- The Darker Side of Terror was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Darker Side of Terror?
- The themes of The Darker Side of Terror include: Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths.