The Darker Side of Terror
1979, English. Directed by Gus Trikonis.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gus TrikonisDirector
- Robert ForsterProf. Paul Corwin / The Clone
- Adrienne BarbeauMargaret Corwin
- Ray MillandProf. Meredith
- David SheinerProf. Sidney Hillstrom
- John LehneLt. Merholz
- Denise DuBarryAnn Sweeney
- Jack De MaveRoger
- Thomas BellinEd Linnick
- Heather HobbsJenny
- Eddie QuillanWatchman
- Raye SheffieldClone
- Russell ShannonGuard
Details
- Released
- 3 April 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Al Ramrus, John Herman Shaner
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How long is The Darker Side of Terror?
The Darker Side of Terror runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Darker Side of Terror have a post-credits scene?
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The Darker Side of Terror parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Darker Side of Terror is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Darker Side of Terror on?
The Darker Side of Terror isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 April 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Darker Side of Terror?
If you liked The Darker Side of Terror, try Blood of the Vampire, The Man They Could Not Hang, Signal One.
Who directed The Darker Side of Terror?
The Darker Side of Terror (1979) was directed by Gus Trikonis and stars Robert Forster, Adrienne Barbeau, Ray Milland.