Classic Friday : Misery (1990) 8/10

Starring : James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, Lauren Bacall
Director : Rob Reiner
Running Time : 104 mins

Famous novelist Paul Sheldon (Caan) is involved in a life threatening car crash, but thankfully he is rescued by local nurse Annie Wilkes (Bates). He soon discovers that Annie is his biggest fan and has read all of his novels featuring heroine Misery Chastaine. Things are bad enough as Annie keeps Paul medicated and won’t call a doctor or let him leave, but when she discovers his latest novel has killed Misery off, she becomes very upset and demands he write a new book bringing her back from the dead.

One of the best Stephen King adaptations, and in many ways better than the book, this movie is probably one of the best horror / thrillers of the 90’s without having to go too over the top.

You’ll like this if you liked : Saw