Movie · 1990

Misery

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

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Psychological tension Claustrophobic Obsessive fandom Captivity Coercive control Survival horror

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Release
1990
Runtime
107 min

Synopsis

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.

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