Misery (1990)
- Directed by
- Rob Reiner
- Genre
- drama film, horror film, crime film, thriller film, mystery film, psychological horror film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 7.8 of 10 from 5,289 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A famous novelist is held captive in a remote house by his self-proclaimed number one fan after a car crash. She forces him to write a new book to her liking and becomes increasingly violent when he resists.
claustrophobictenseunsettlingslow-burngrimvisceralpsychologicaldarkly comic
What happens
Misery is a 1990 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by William Goldman. It is based on Stephen King's 1987 novel and stars James Caan as famed novelist Paul Sheldon, who is held captive by Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), an obsessive fan. The supporting cast includes Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, and Lauren Bacall. Development on an adaptation of King's novel began after producer Andrew Scheinman recommended it to Reiner, who recruited Goldman to write the film's screenplay. Casting for the film was extensive: several actors were considered for the roles of Sheldon and Wilkes before Caan and Bates were hired; Bates was a stage actress, mostly unknown to film audiences. Principal photography began in February 1990, with filming locations including Genoa, Nevada and Los Angeles. The film's score was composed by Marc Shaiman. Misery was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment and Nelson Entertainment and was theatrically released in the United States on November 30, 1990, by Columbia Pictures. It grossed $61.3 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the horror and performances of the leading duo. Bates's Academy Award for Best Actress win made Misery the only film based on a novel by King to win an Academy Award. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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Mulholland Drive (2001)- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.