Movies like The Dark Half

Yet another iconic Stephen King adaptation, The Shining features a writer struggling with sanity in an isolated hotel. Its masterful suspense and exploration of the dangers of the creative mind's darkness make it a must-watch for fans of The Dark Half.

Misery is another adaptation from Stephen King's oeuvre, focusing on an author captured by an obsessive fan. The sense of claustrophobia and tension in this film will resonate with viewers who appreciate The Dark Half's blend of psychological horror and suspense.

Sinister revolves around a true-crime writer who uncovers a series of horrifying family murders linked to a supernatural entity. Its emphasis on a writer's descent into a terrifying discovery aligns well with the central themes of The Dark Half.

Based on another Stephen King novel, Pet Sematary explores the dark consequences of resurrecting the dead. Fans of The Dark Half's exploration of mortality and the macabre will find the unsettling atmosphere and chilling storyline here equally compelling.

1408 stars John Cusack as a skeptical author who encounters terrifying supernatural events in a haunted hotel room. The movie captures King's signature tension and themes of a writer clashing with otherworldly forces.

The Ninth Gate, directed by Roman Polanski, follows a book dealer who becomes entangled in a plot involving a book that may unlock the secrets of the supernatural. Like The Dark Half, it intertwines literary themes with horror and mystery.

In the Mouth of Madness offers a metafictional approach to horror, following an investigator's descent into the world of a horror writer whose works affect reality. Its themes of madness and blurred lines between fiction and reality echo those of The Dark Half.

Secret Window, also adapted from a Stephen King story, delves into the psyche of a writer who encounters a strange man accusing him of plagiarism. Like The Dark Half, it deals with the theme of a writer's inner turmoil manifesting into reality and provides a psychologically thrilling experience.