There are two movies that I think nearly duplicate the mood of their novel counterparts: Pet Sematary and The Dark Half. Even though I was disappointed with certain aspects from both films (poor acting, for one) I am happy with, among other things, the cinematography and music from both films. In the case of The Dark Half I liked the visual and sound of the sparrows throughout. This is exactly how I pictured it in my mind. The dream sequences were effective, too. I'd love to hear these interviews, FlowJoe. I've always wondered why Romero decided against the version of Stark we find in the book...blonde hair, no lines in palms, etc. Maybe he felt Hutton looked too ridiculous or distracting in blonde wig? The last thing you want is laughs when the "monster" is on screen. I think the special effects at the end were top notch.