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 …

Nov 30, 1990 · Misery is the story of writer Paul Sheldon (James Caan), who is driving through a snowstorm after just having finished his newest novel. The car crashes, and it seems that Paul …

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After his car crashes in the mountains during a snowstorm, a famous novelist is held in captivity by the dangerously unbalanced fan who “rescued” him.

Misery is the film based on a novel with the same name by Stephen King. It is a 1990 American psychological horror film. Fans often regard the film as one of the best Stephen King …

Nov 30, 2025 · There's a reason you shouldn't force sequels. On the 35th anniversary of 'Misery,' we look back on Stephen King's great one-and-done story.

A former nurse saves her favorite writer from a blizzard but morphs from nurturer to sadistic jailer when she learns he plans to kill off her heroine. Watch trailers & learn more.

Nov 30, 1990 · Stephen King has a modest but undeniable genius for being able to find horror in everyday situations. My notion is that he starts with a germ of truth from his own life, and then …

A terrifying psychological game ensues as Annie steps further and further back from the brink of reality, while Paul tries desperately to find a way out - before his deadline is up. Based on the …

Nov 30, 1990 · Director Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is an eerie tale of obsessiveness and isolation. The film features an excellent turn by Caan and an Oscar …