Misery (1990) Movie REACTION!

For Film Friday #43, Madison watches Misery for the first time.
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[@sabalos]

I would have watched a whole series of little movies about Buster and Virginia solving crimes around Colorado.

[@pickamaterina1313]

what?

[@SkeederBC]

Amen. Their chemistry was amazing in this movie, and I love both those actors!

[@dnish6673]

No kidding.

[@steelers6titles]

Richard Farnsworth died a few years ago, after a long career. I think Frances Sternhagen is still living.

[@dameinparker7636]

What have been a good idea at the time

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Annie's suggestions were PRICELESS. She's forcing him to write the worst kind of trope-filled dreck, and he's having to smile and pretend to admire her ideas as if they are literary gold.

[@implicitmintjulep]

Bates is obviously fantastic but Caan's performance really holds this movie together. He was battling alcohol addiction at the time and his career was on the slide, and I just love his vulnerability and strength in this. Oh, and the Liberace song at the end (chef's kiss)

[@Cheepchipsable]

Really? All he seemed to do was lie in the bed and look a bit bewildered for most of it.

[@joebloggs396]

Kathy Bates gets praised a lot as the drama revolves around her but some of her weird childish moments don't convince me.

[@shainewhite2781]

Kathy Bates took home the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the movie. The scene where she breaks his legs was on Bravo's 100 Scariest Movie Moments.

[@Cbcw76]

I think that final scene with the waitress proclaiming herself as "Paul's number one fan" qualifies as one of the scariest scenes ever. No one really thinks much of Anthony Perkin's in-jail-cell final face as we hear "Mother" say she won't even kill a fly and Perkins looks up so dangerously sly. THAT is a scary scene. "I'm your Number One Fan" achieves this same level of horror, too.

[@lethaldose2000]

Hey Madison, Paul's ultimate victory all the sweeter, when he's denying Annie any closure to her beloved story. Such a perfectly desperate instance of taking revenge. It's even better in the book, where he's actually just burning a bunch of blank paper while the real manuscript is hidden under the bed. In the end Paul actually gets to give the world his new masterpiece. The story of how it was written will make it an instant best seller and make Paul a God among legends.

[@jeffburnham6611]

A good thriller doesn't always involve over the top nudity, or senseless gore. Stephen King has mastered the art of the horror/thriller, drawing the audience into the story. You can almost feel what Paul is going through every moment with Annie.

[@thomaspappalardo7589]

You might be the first person I’ve ever heard say “Dad gummit” and I love it.

[@Salieri21]

In the novel Annie actually cuts off Paul’s both feet. And he describes it as smelling pork on a bbq 🍗.

[@bossfan49]

We all can't wait to read your novel. We're your #1 fans! 🤪

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Madisons face when she saw the scrap book lol

[@ahabswine]

This is the 2nd Stephen King story Rob Reiner adapted into a movie. The first was Stand By Me (1986) which is arguably the most un-Stephen King story as it’s a (slightly morbid) coming of age story (originally titled The Body) and not a horror story at all. It’s a great film and a gem from the 80s. That movie is also the reason Rob Reiner named his production company Castle Rock Productions. I definitely highly recommend it.

[@MrSuperHappyPants]

King once said in an in interview that he didn't realize while writing it but after finishing the book - Misery is about cocaine and where it took him. Cocaine was his #1 fan - until it turned on him. Great reaction as always.

[@jackwalsh6758]

Congratulations on finishing your first novel, I hope to see it on the shelves soon!

[@UberNoodle]

Misery is an absolute classic!

[@mikebrown7799]

Great reactions and insight into the Misery film, Madison!!!🎬👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Kathy Bates won the Academy Award for her performance. I didn't know James Caan died in July, that's a shame.🙏🏽The first film I saw him in where he was the main star was "Thief" (1981). It is a good film, and pretty unique. Yes, the vault film of "Rocky" was great. If you liked that film you will definitely like "Rocky II" when you watch it.

[@lajas46]

I remember LADY IN A CAGE starting Olivia Dehavilland, James Caan ANN SOTHERN around 1965

[@MrSilentBill]

If you like more of the awesome Kathy Bates in another Stephen King adaptation but different than this one, you'll want to check out Dolores Claiborne from 1995. Jennifer Jason Leigh also stars in it. A little quote on Wikipedia: "The film was well-received by critics, with the performances of Bates and Leigh being especially praised. Kathy Bates stated in a retrospective interview that her performance as the titular Dolores was her favorite performance she had ever given."

[@satyadasgumbyji8956]

Reiner's "This Is Spinal Tap" is another MUST SEE!!!🤘😔❤

[@sparky6086]

Reiner's "Primary Colors" is great as well. He does a nice cameo in it as a radio talk show host.

[@ironfist1942]

Great reaction. RIP James Caan.

[@philthemovieguy81]

Amazing reaction Madison, to not only one of my favorite movies but one of my favorite Stephen King adaptations! Ugh I could see the pain on your face when Paul was forced to burn his manuscript. As a writer myself I feel the pain and despair in that moment anytime I see that scene.

[@MrBreezeLI516]

2 mins ago! Lol passing through, just missed ya!! On to the reaction I gooooo 🙌🏻🦾😎

[@MyraJean1951]

Your facial reactions to everything that happens in this film is so fun to watch! Great reaction, Madison!

[@joevaldez6457]

Your Film Fridays keep getting better and better, Madison. I was super interested how you'd react to this as a writer, though no woman I know, writer or not, would go for a drive by herself in a blizzard without snow tires. That seems like "man against nature" behavior and nature usually wins. I love the way Paul Sheldon ultimately found Annie's weakness. He couldn't outrun or outthink her, but she was vulnerable when it came to Misery. I think this is the only thriller where a villain is defeated by a manuscript. Keep these wonderful videos coming, and congratulations on finishing your novel! I'm looking forward to seeing you published.

[@TenTonNuke]

Fellow writer here. If you haven't seen Stranger Than Fiction, you should definitely give it a go. Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal. I often randomly think of Emma Thompson's technique for inspiring creativity.

[@jamesbarels469]

Will Ferrel's best performance, imo.

[@Projeckt]

Such a great underrated movie!!! 💥

[@thomaspappalardo7589]

A very unappreciated gem!

[@adnap]

Welcome back, Madison! I hope you had a good vacation. I can’t imagine you were sitting there enjoying yourself and thinking, “man, I can’t wait to get home and watch movies and tell my cam what I thought of them.. 😂 But thank you for coming back. 😊

[@sammylane21]

I'd love to see King commission a real MISERY anthology book collection for us to read to understand why Annie loved the books and why she went bat sh*t crazy. I love that kind of immersion in books, tv, movies and videogames.

[@conureron3792]

Another Rob Reiner movie - a comedy: When Harry met Sally.

[@huffwayno]

The way you watch/react to movies is like seeing the personification of reading comprehension. I've never seen anything quite like it.

[@MrBreezeLI516]

Suuup Mads! Welcome back!! Letssss dooo this!!! 🙌🏻🍿😀... Sincerely, your #1 Fan! 😉....

[@conureron3792]

Lol great line, given this movie, lol

[@taylortyler1867]

I read this book faster than any of the other Stephen King novels, b/c I _KNEW_ she was going to catch him out of the room and I had to keep reading 'til she did. Even after that, I _HAD_ to keep reading. I couldn't put it down. When you commented that it couldn't get any worse after she broke his ankles with the sledgehammer, I thought if you read the book, you'd see it _could've_ been a _LOT_ worse, b/c in the book, she chopped off his feet with an axe and then cauterized them with a blow torch. Can you imagine? I enjoyed watching you watching Misery. Great reaction. I loved the look on your face when you realized how crazy she really was. Priceless.

[@mikethemotormouth]

Thank Jeebus there are some differences in some book to movie adaptations: King's Misery, The Mist, and It, Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho...

[@gggooding]

When I met King I told him, "Mr. King, I have to tell you: I'm your number...28,534th fan! Or thereabouts." He laughed but clearly didn't want to talk to me. "I will leave you alone now, " I said then. "Thank you," he answered sincerely.

[@centuryrox]

As great as Kathy Bates was in this role, I think her best role was in "Dolores Claiborne". She's such an amazing actor!

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

King wrote the novel with the hopes of her playing the role. He loved her performance in this so much!

[@lulystalgianature2968]

@@YolandaAnneBrown95726 It says a lot when a book writer loves an acting so much, their next book is inspired by them.

[@UberNoodle]

I enjoyed your Rocky reaction. :) It prompted me to nostalgically look up the series online, and I found out Stallone has made a new director's cut of Rocky 4 that is apparently very different to the original. I'm very intrigued.

[@buttercupstruelove340]

There's a book entitled, "Four Screenplays" written by the late William Goldman. He adapted Stephen King's "Misery" for the film. Mr. Goldman also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of his original novel, "The Princess Bride", also directed by Rob Reiner. These four essays are comprised of interesting anecdotes and behind the scenes recollections of Mr. Goldman on working with directors and actors. The other two essays are about his experiences writing his original screenplays, "Marathon Man" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid".

[@bghoody5665]

So, Madison, between this and Romancing The Stone, are you sure you want to be an author? BTW I'm your number one fan.

[@jamesbarels469]

Apparently this novel used King's addiction as the inspiration for Annie.

[@hdtripp6218]

I think Kathy Bates' character was supposed to be an analogy for cocaine according to King..

[@J_Rossi]

I love this movie but it seriously makes me rethink every dream I've ever had of being a famous writer.

[@steelers6titles]

Kathy Bates, Academy Award, Best Actress 1990, for Misery.

[@mildredpierce4506]

Rob Reiner is the son of Carl Reiner, a famous writer and producer. Rob was also in All In The Family.

[@garyglaser4998]

My pet peeve is movie trailers that basically tell the whole story of the movie (plot twists and all) in abbreviated form. I always think, "Well, I don't need to see THAT movie because I kind of feel like I just did!"

[@jimwillride]

I love watching with you Ms. Thames. It means a lot that you are a writer and that you really get into it. Thanks for the great channel! 🤩

[@XDarkSyntaXOriginal]

The original novel "The Fan" is where this concept was taken from. It was about a ball player with a twisted fan. James Cann was a great actor. Try "Thief" or "Alienation"

[@attorneyrobert]

Stephen King has fans tell him all the time that they are his number one fan. Even stranger, King got into a bad accident where he was hit by a car and almost had his leg amputated as part of his long recovery - art imitating life.

[@Lue_Jonin]

Welcome back This is going to be a fun one 😆 🏆 ❤ 🎥 Another "writer" story gone seriously creepy is "Sinister".... Ethan Hawk is the lead in this horror film and it's near the top shelf for suspense..... Definitely perfect for your October spooky season film reactions. My favorite James Caan role is in "Brian's Song" .... True story of a professional football player and his tragic end to cancer. ❤ 🏈 🎥 btw you wimp Madison 😆 LOL looking away at the "hobbling" scene.....hahaha

[@philmakris8507]

This was filmed about 5 miles as the crow flies from my home here in Reno Nevada Fun fact Jeremy Renner has a home in very near to the Misery house.

[@michaelwardle7633]

“I don’t know much about Stephen King’s personal life…” He did mountains of cocaine and got hit by a car. Those are the highlights.

[@danwhitehousepc]

He also had a 'fan' get into his house while his wife was there alone. She had to escape thru a hidden tunnel there for that very purpose.

[@rickardroach9075]

35:02 Every one of my partners I’ve met through my lifetime involvement in amateur theatre. They all grew disenchanted once they realised the confident, eloquent and witty charmer they fell in love with was nothing like I was off stage. 🤷‍♂️

[@dnish6673]

There’s like 6 actors with lines in this whole movie and two have minimal lines (Lauren Bacall and the waitress at the end). What a great small scale piece this is. What acting.

[@lethaldose2000]

I feel your pain Madison on several levels. The Sherriff really gets me though. I think it's a pretty consistent end to a benevolent character in many Steven King's work. From the Shining, to Dr. Sleep, to Shawshank, to GReen Mile. There is always a benevolent side character instrumental in helping the protagonist escape their torture only to have the antagonist unexpectedly take them out.

[@tracyfrazier7440]

Mr. Jingles?

[@lethaldose2000]

@@tracyfrazier7440 Mr. Jingles did die. He just happen to have a miracle worker near by to resurrect him. HA

[@tracyfrazier7440]

@@lethaldose2000 I was wondering if that is who you were referring to in The Green Mile. I couldn’t think of any other character that would fit. Thanks.

[@lethaldose2000]

@@tracyfrazier7440 I never thought about it until you brought it up for that movie. THen it came to me. It's not definite in "Green Mile". THat's why these reactions are great they promote discussions with us consumers of great movies.

[@BrettonFerguson]

I love your channel. I've watched every video. My favorite video is your The Others reaction. I've watched it 4 times. Your commentary is great. I really feel like you are talking to me personally. I look forward to your future uploads. I hope we have many years together. I'm your number one fan. 😁

[@Lupinvej]

Just an all around good solid family movie.

[@mikethemotormouth]

Right up there with 2007s Funny Games

[@Lupinvej]

@@mikethemotormouth Yeah, but The Sadness from 2021 is still one of the greatest family friendly movie.

[@mikethemotormouth]

@@Lupinvej haven't seen that one yet. 2014s Goodnight Mommy is definitely a contender

[@Lupinvej]

@@mikethemotormouth The one that takes place in Antarctica with the cute dogs, it’s from the 80’s, is also a really good movie about people bonding.

[@BigPete44]

Hey Madison! New on here! Great movie! Lol

[@brianwashines2645]

Another great movie about writing in a different vein is "Finding Forrester" directed by Gus Van Sant.

[@GaryLBlakeley]

This is one of my all-time favorite movies. I have seen it countless times. And I’ve seen numerous reactions to this. But every time I see it I cringe at the hobbling insane I feel that pain for some reason. Fantastic reaction.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

All of Rob Reiner's films are good. I don't like or care for his one minded politics but he is a very good director. You should watch "Stand By Me" and for a totally different movie by him is "Spinal Tap" a great comedy if you haven't seen either one. And I agree about the spoilers, better to know very little about a movie so you can have your own revelations and surprises.

[@TheRebuilt1]

Job well done and great analysis as well as reaction . Cheers and regards on getting published

[@lulystalgianature2968]

The scariest villains are the ones you can easily find in real life. Stephen King, someone often creating supernatural monsters, managed to still create a terrifying character without the need of otherwordly powers. Annie Wilkes makes you think twice about wanting to become famous 😨

[@JJgibson1]

Check out the movies The People Under The Stairs(1991), Stand By Me(1986), Candyman(1992), and A Nightmare On Elm Street(1984).

[@robertjewell9727]

Fantastic reaction and best wishes on getting published.

[@MrGpschmidt]

One of the best King adaptations (Reiner also directed and a departure for King ironically too) with fantastic acting by Bates & Caan. The screenwriter William Goldman was a veteran scribe (he also did the novel of THE PRINCESS BRIDE which he collab'd w/Reiner previously). Congrats on you novel too Mads! Great choice & watch.

[@wesleyrodgers886]

James caan. Also great in Rollerball. (Has ANYone reacted to that?).

[@chriszivoder2650]

I just want to say I'm your number one fan 😂

[@Gravyballs2011]

James Caan 1940-2022

[@DavidWright1138]

These really are great reactions. I'm your number one fan. :)

[@guitarman8462]

In the book , it's a bit different . Like all Stephen King books. In the book the officer dies by getting run over and chopped up by a snow cat. Since you're starting off with Stephen King , you should also try the movie " CUJO ". Another Rob Reiner movie is " This Is Spinal Tap " 👌

[@mikethemotormouth]

Spinal Tap! Definitely my favorite Rob Reiner, though this one is a close second!

[@matthewmckibben]

I read this book way back in the day while I was out from school with a horrible flu. Made the reading of that book very... harrowing. HAHA Good movie, though. Holds up pretty well.

[@Hustwick]

Stephen King: Maine - you should check out his books. (edit: you took the hobbling scene like a champ, 30 years on and it still gives me chills).

[@herbertkeithmiller]

13:13 Madison stoppes recording and goes to make a backup copy of The manuscript of her book.

[@coreyhendricks9490]

This movie ranked at #12 in the 100 scariest movie moments on Bravo, cool reaction as always Madison, take care sweetie 🥰

[@peteyn.y.7960]

- THE TOWN (2010) - PRIMAL FEAR (1996) - PRISONERS (2013) - GONE GIRL (2014) - GRAN TORINO (2008) 💪🏽💪🏽🔥🔥

[@caiofonseca1025]

Gran Torino is great.

[@Bionicjulius]

Absolutely Fantastic suggestions!

[@Scary__fun]

Funny that you mention writers being typecast in a certain genre. There's a way to get around that... create a pseudonym to write under another name. Actually, Stephen King admitted to one when he wrote thriller novels as Richard Bachman.

[@johnsmathers190]

Your reaction was priceless though the whole movie, I loved it.

[@ricardorgomez]

Your reaction was pretty much for the rest of us. It's just so creepy and you just didn't know what weird and hurtful thing she was going to do next. I just loved the fight scene at the end and he's cursing her out. Just loved it. But yes. It's one of the creepiest movies.

[@MegaTurkeylips]

Oh my gosh that was wonderful. You are the best.

[@filipohman7277]

Awesome Movie and Work Lady as Always!!!👍👍😎❤️ Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

[@Sidewalkman1]

Awesome review. The burning of the manuscript hits home for me. I had a similar thing happen. Where I was punished by my ex who shredded up a story i wrote. It took me about a year to work on it.

[@poeslanding]

Great movie! I got to see it in the theater when it came out. Entire theater groaned when she hobbled him.

[@RyneMurray23]

RIP James Caan.

[@jkhoover]

Hey Madison, I'm your number 1 fan!🤪

[@lethaldose2000]

Ahhh Madison, I have no problem letting the psychotic mass-murdering, book lover take the reigns into this deep dive of terror. She's so sweet and unassuming, what could go wrong. Since her goal is really to help us all to be better. In the words of Kathy BAtes, "Help me to help you."

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Do you NOT recognize an amazing song when you hear it "Shot Gun?" Girl please. hahahah

[@dnish6673]

This is your best reaction yet.

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

Beethovens moonlight sonata fit so well as she broke his ankles.

[@allanrose3661]

Hello Madison. Here are a few scary movies from the 1970s that you might like. Marathon Man, The Legend Of Hell House, Midnight Express and The Sentinel. These are good movies that young folks are probably not aware of.

[@steelers6titles]

Do NOT watch Marathon Man if you have a dental appointment upcoming.

[@cleonmagabeefy8500]

Fantastic reaction, thank you!!!

[@user-og4vz5ne5m]

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[@MasterDirox]

I just wanted to say, I'm your #1 fan 🙂

[@chrispinkney8182]

Thanks ... Madison

[@dneill8493]

You probably don't need it now but Stephen King's "On Writing" was the book that finally gave me the confidence to start the novel I'd been wanting to write for over a year. If I ever get it published I'll have him to thank (twice over because when I was young and wanting to make the change from kids books like Hardy Boys and 3 Investigators to adult books. So I tried The Lord Of The Rings since it was so famous. Big mistake. Made it 200 pages in before I gave up. Was about to give up reading all together when someone gave me a copy of Stephen King's "The Stand". Another big book but an easy and great read. Bought "Magician" by Feist next and have been non stop reading ever since). To anyone who wants to start a novel I highly recommend "On Writing" . It's one of the few books with actual handy advice. It's also an interesting read on King's writing career.

[@conureron3792]

For more Kathy Bates - and a totally different character- check out Fried Green Tomatoes

[@marty6945]

Hi watch the Clint Eastwood´s movie "Play Misty for me"(1971) it's a similar theme to "Misery"

[@philmakris8507]

My favorite character in this film is the sheriff played by the great character actor Robert Farnsworth. If you want to see a great movie very original and very unique check out Robert starring in THE STRAIGHT STORY. One the unique things about it is although it's directed by David Lynch one can watch it with the whole family.

[@LadyHeathen82]

The title song is amazing foreshadowing.

[@80HD8]

Enjoyed your reaction.

[@dookwan78]

Great react

[@MZ-bl6wg]

I 100% agree with NOT reading synopsis before watching becasue they do spoil the movies! They do it for parents so they know what they’re renting for their kids so I jsut don’t read the synopsis anymore.

[@davesherrard4013]

Great reaction I’m your No.1 fan. 😝 You’re amazing 😻 THE QUICK AND THE DEAD, when you get a chance.

[@tlyon2]

Can you react to the original Godzilla (1954) as your #54th film? I think it would be pretty fitting if it was.

[@JuzTroublez]

Hey Madison, I'm your number 1 fan.

[@stevepecorella2704]

Kathy’s Oscar Performance. Check out “Deloris Claiborne” ? And if you want more for SPOOK TEMBER try “The Fly” & “Invasion of the body Snatchers”1957 only.

[@giodagrate5369]

Love your shirt 🇺🇸👍🏼