Misery

Misery

1990 · 107 min · EN · R · 7.8 (5,248 votes)
Dir. Rob Reiner · Starring Kathy Bates, James Caan, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen, Graham Jarvis · Music Marc Shaiman

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.

DramaThriller

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

VIBE

This film is a masterclass in suffocating tension, trapping you in a relentless psychological battle. It's a dread-soaked experience that explores the terrifying depths of obsession and vulnerability, leaving you constantly on edge. The atmosphere is thick with unease, building a palpable sense of dread with every turn.

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