MISERY (1990) | First Time Watching | MOVIE REACTION | Kathy Bates is So Creepy!

[@danielallen3454]

Kathy Bates rightly gets a lot of praise for her performance here, but I think that James Caan deserves a lot of credit, too. He very ably played a man struggling in multiple ways and his reactions to what's happening are incredible. Like at the end. When a well-meaning fan says the one thing guaranteed to most dredge up that horrible experience. And look at his face. He's desperately trying to be polite and gracious while, at the same time, struggling not to vomit.

[@KCohere33]

I agree, it was an underrated performance

[@canadianscratcher7834]

Stephen King praised her performance as Annie Wilkes.

[@fester2306]

King said that if they'd been able to put the internal dialogue of Paul Sheldon in the film, Caan would have won an Oscar, too.

[@kimcottingham8043]

Agree too. 100%

[@howiedavis2316]

Very well said Daniel ! My post reflected the exact same thing : Everyone harps on Cathy Bates acting, and yes it was a master class of acting. Personally though, I was equally impressed by James Caan's ability to show such depth of emotion and exude his thoughts, feelings and the reflections of his situation, just through subtle facial movements. He didn't need words or body movements , his face reflected everything. You just put it into better words than I could . Great comment.

[@BryanJRichter]

One of the interesting things that they changed from the novel is that in the novel, as Paul is writing Misery's Return, he realizes how excellent it is, so he types up a new cover page and just burns blank pages. After he is rescued, Misery's Return gets published and is immensely successful.

[@AgdaFingers]

Also, in the book, the cripple scene is of his foot being cut off, not his ankles crunched. And as a bonus, you actually get to read excerpts of the "Misery's Return" book right there in the novel.

[@cheezyfilmsproductions1842]

I like the change honestly. I think him burning the book is more impactful

[@solarvoid777]

​@cheezyfilmsproductions1842 this is one of the few book to movie adaptations that is just as good as the book. I think both endings are good and that's so rare!

[@Duskwalker68]

Both of the lead actors are really talented, it takes a lot to carry a movie with just two people!

[@drlee2]

Yeah, Kathy Bates deserved the Oscar, but also over time, I realize how exceptional James Caan was in this movie, too. HIs reactions to her insane behavior are perfect. He also gives a believable physical performance playing a person without the use of his legs and makes the pain scenes feel authentic. In fact, I'd say he's as much the reason this film is re-watchable as Bates, because if his performance is any less, it's not worth re-visiting.

[@marquisdesade3025]

You’re forgetting the cop. And the cop’s mustache.

[@Gruntdawg0007]

absolutely agreed!!!! \

[@kellywiggle1]

This is a movie I can watch over and over again and not get bored, it's a perfect movie in my opinion. Kathy Bates and James Caan give the performances of their lives! She famously apologized 'for the ankles' in her Oscar speech too haha.

[@kimcottingham8043]

I agree. Now that there are reactions for this is wonderful too. Love watching people see this for the first time

[@jkhoover]

This is me too. I've tried writing from time to time. I don't know if I'm good, but I get the urge to try again every time I watch this.

[@clarencewalker3925]

Keep at it. A good writer never gives up.

[@helixmoore7636]

I have it memorized

[@cynthianavarro4316]

If no one else has mentioned it, the actress who played Marcia Sindell (the publisher or agent in the beginning of the movie) was Lauren Bacall. She was a huge star and married to Humphrey Bogart. They made several iconic films together. A true star from the 40s, 50s & 60s. It was good to see her in a high profile movie towards the end of her illustrious career. I just had to acknowledge her! Another wonderful movie adapted from a Stephen King novel is Dolores Claiborne also starring Kathy Bates. You should give that one a whirl!

[@bingsterc7621]

@You, Me, & The Movies - Just letting y'all know that Champagne is considered to be sparkling wine. Therefore, Champagnes are made at a Winery.

[@SCLStuntFan]

Dolores Claiborne is not a sequel to Misery in any way. It's simply another very good Stephen King adaptation featuring Kathy Bates. That's why recommenders lump both together.

[@opalviking]

Legend has it that King wrote Dolores Claiborne with Bates in mind

[@cinemacodey]

Good to know bc I thought it was a prequel bc that’s what everyone seems to say. I’ve never seen it but I want to.

[@opalviking]

@@cinemacodey as a SK fan, I think it’s a wonderful interpretation of the novel. I don’t think it’s a prequel- the timelines don’t mesh. DC would be too old to be AW in Misery. Jennifer Jason Leigh as Bates’ daughter was perfect casting

[@rxtsec1]

4@opal viking its possible he wrote deloris clayborn for her cause he wrote it in 92 & the movie was made in 95 after Misery movie which came out in 1990

[@benhammel9886]

Way back in the 80s, Stephen King was heavily addicted to drugs. And that addiction found its way into his novels (he famously doesn't remember writing Cujo). Speaking in a Rolling Stone interview, King said about Misery - "Misery is a book about cocaine. Annie Wilkes is cocaine. She was my number-one fan."

[@gumbomudderx7503]

The promo for Maximum Overdrive, he looks soooooo coked out! I can’t wait for the reaction to that one!

[@daffodil852]

King said he doesn’t have many regrets in his writing, but looking back he shouldn’t have killed the little boy at the end of Cujo

[@53bload53]

@@daffodil852 Please put a spoiler tag, some people haven't read the book.

[@cliffd8380]

@@daffodil852 I always thought that was her punishment for her part in the affair. King used to be big on biblical style of punishment for moral choices.

[@KCohere33]

I really felt for Paul and everything he went through, but dammit, losing Buster hurt.

[@KabukiKid]

Yeah, they made you really like Buster.

[@kimmyfreak200]

the spice king hehe

[@jaemyrick5277]

James Caan is a Hollywood actor from the 70’s,80’s, & 90’s, & 2000’s. He also guest starred on tv cop show, the Hawall 5-0 reboot. Long since been canceled. But now syndicated. This was James’s son also an actor Scott Caan tv show. Scott’s been in the movies Varsity Blues( 1999), and Oceans 11, Ocean’s 12, & Ocean’s 13 franchise. James Caan passed away this year. R.I.P. James An amazing performance by James along side the incredible Kathy Bates. Kathy won her first Oscar for portrayal Annie Wilkes in Misery. A saw Misery as an adult on the big screen in theaters, she scared the hell out of me. I had nightmares. Misery was a great movie. ❤But book is really great. I’m a fan of Stephen King. I own three novels Cujo, Christine, & The Shining. Three were made into films. Very scary stuff. Have a good night.

[@disconnexionsdotcom]

"She's got a bad case of writer's block.." Thanks for making me spit out my drink, dude!!

[@jennhurl]

"He didn't get out of the COCKADOODIE CAR!" - Annie 😳🤣😳

[@stathissdz2125]

Every couple reacting to Misery, has the exact same reaction: "We are Buster and Virginia!"

[@pyro380]

The sheriff and the wife are Mr. and Mrs. Movies in about 40 years. He's already wearing the cowboy hat.

[@howiedavis2316]

Everyone harps on Cathy Bates acting, and yes it was a master class of acting. Personally though, I was equally impressed by James Caan's ability to show such depth of emotion and exude his thoughts, feelings and the reflections of his situation, just through subtle facial movements. He didn't need words or body movements , his face reflected everything.

[@lickjo]

Honestly, I felt Caan's acting didn't fit the tone of the movie. In most instances he seemed annoyed to be in his situation rather than terrified. Bates really carried the film.

[@howiedavis2316]

@@lickjo I can respect your opinion

[@biguy617]

@@lickjo He is pretending to be in love with her, when he is actually scared of her. I think he is excellent in the movie.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Almost like he did it for a living!

[@howiedavis2316]

@@Cheepchipsable roflmao, now thats funny

[@ryanminton4563]

Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie were both nominated for Oscars for Carrie…didn’t win but just being nominated for a horror movie was a huge deal.

[@rnw2739]

Definitely! So was Janet Leigh for 'Psycho' (I know thats Robert Bloch and not Stephen King but im just mentioning a horror Oscar nominated), although she didn't win either.

[@Hank..]

The way I figure, Paul was probably thinking "I'm gonna fight with everything I've got, but I may not make it. I might die here, but I'm gonna see the look on her face when I burn the only thing she actually cares about. At least I can go to the grave knowing I tore her heart out."

[@pepelegal1989]

Annie Wilkes brings a whole new meaning to toxic fandom hahahah I just love this movie!!!! One of the greatest adaptation to a Stephen King's book!!! Kathy Bates more than deserved her Oscar!!! Loved the reaction!!!!

[@uhokthatmustbeit]

It feels important to acknowledge and appreciate Mrs' eagle eyes for the smallest details... @18:27 "our ever observant slooth" mentions the vintage linoleum flooring in the kitchen. I immediately skipped back to take a look since i felt certain I could picture in my own head exactly what pattern Mrs was mentioning. And I smiled because the thought had instantly transportated my memories to my Grandparents ranch style home built in the late 50s here in Atlanta, GA. I was fortunate that I had the honor of inheriting that house in the 90s. When it was extensively renovated in the 2000s, it was quite necessary albeit with sadness that the original kitchen flooring was removed. That said, I proudly cut out a few squares of it to keep to help me feel like I could better maintain my fond memories to having crawled on that flooring as a young child and then grown into adulthood walking across it before eventually having my own children crawl across the same faded green pattern so many times. Is this quite a "silly" thing to emotional attachment to? ... Most certainly, yes. But I'm smiling right now as I type this and that a good thing. And since this specific flooring is clearly something not I have experienced alone... I did a quick Google search. retrorenovation.com/2020/03/31/history-armstrong-flooring-pattern-5352-best-selling-20th-century/ Apparently this pattern, "Armstrong Flooring #5352" for the original red (#5351 for my family's green?) is THE granddaddy of US resilant flooring having been in continous production from 1932 to 2000! So Thank You to the Mrs for stiring a simple but impactful memory for me with an off the cuff reaction observation. 🙏🏻 I know I'm not alone in my ongoing enjoyment of y'all's content. 🤍

[@uhokthatmustbeit]

Lol... Further reading seems to indicate that the company has said that there will be bringing the pattern back into production in 2022 calling it "heritage brick"! That already sounds like one hellva cool patreon drive to get Mrs and Mr a few rolls for "studio" renevations!!!!

[@lacondrathompson1747]

I love you 😘💕❤️ you, me, and the movies

[@dawnofthewalkers4915]

My grandmother had that same linoleum in her house as well.

[@chelseat177]

I love y’alls relationship, since I first stumbled on this channel last year I thought you reminded me of a younger version of the sheriff of this movie and his wife. Especially at 23:30 😂 glad to see you guys comment on that!

[@Xehanort10]

16:46 In the book she's so pissed about him telling her the typewriter smudges she cuts one of his fingers off, uses it as a "candle" on a birthday cake and threatens to make him eat it.

[@robertyeah2259]

she also made him drink the dirty mop water after she spilled the tomato soup.

[@Bubbertan]

I remember reading this book and being absolutely terrified at parts. Very few writers can do what King does. Less can adapt his work to film and make it work. This one does it.

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

28:40 I don't think there's a single person who's capable of watching this scene without flinching in pain.

[@pete_lind]

Still Stephen King mind is even more twisted , in book she cuts his feet off with an axe and runs over the sheriff with a lawnmower .

[@winterfell_forever]

@@pete_lind OMG

[@Prowl76]

@@pete_lind She only cut one off and dont forget that she cauterized the stump with a blowtorch.

[@milescoburn1845]

@@Prowl76 I think she cut off both of his thumbs, though.

[@BubblegumLightsaber]

I have seen this movie MULTIPLE times (most recently a little over a week ago) and I _still_ cannot watch that scene without flinching :p

[@pencilnecked1579]

Dolores Claiborne and Misery aren't connected other than both being King adaptations and Kathy Bates playing the female leads in both BUT Dolores Claiborne is more than worthy of a watching.

[@NovaLena22]

Dolores Claiborne is a fantastic movie. I think Kathy Bates is even better than she is in Misery.

[@joelbizzell1386]

Definitely underrated.

[@charlesbunch8383]

Dolores Claiborne was a great movie as well.

[@habitsrabbit]

Isn't Dolores Claiborne connected to Gerald's game? I've only seen the movies but I think that eclipse is the thing that connects both but I'm not 100% sure lol

[@joelbizzell1386]

@@habitsrabbit It's a theory I have heard before, and given the interconnectivity of many of King's stories, I wouldn't be surprised.

[@dexiby4182]

34:20 "she's got a case of writer's block now" HAHAH That was perfect 😂

[@Nogli]

When I was at college, I gave a presentation on film soundtracks, and chose horror films. I didn't do that for the sake of mischief, but because they have the most extreme examples of technique (for example sudden changes from very quiet to very loud for suspense and shock). I used clips from Saw (the final reveal), Teeth (Dawn biting Brad), American Psycho (Patrick axes Paul) and Misery (the hobbling scene). The lecturer had no issue with the rest, but she had to look away when I used the hobbling scene. Not that it mattered. I was talking about the use of quiet strings to give way for the sound of his ankles breaking.

[@123jillbone]

Most unbelievable part of this movie is James Caan driving that Mustang in the middle of winter. Every New Englander knows you have a winter car when you have a summer car like that.

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

The heavy metal group Anthrax were fans of Steven King, and a lot of their songs were about his characters/books. They have one called Misery based on this story, the main lyrics were "Misery loves company! I'm your number one fan!"

[@brandoncollins1225]

This is one of those reactions where we're all waiting for that ONE moment to see how it affects Mrs. Movies! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@georgejrivera3388]

Oh man, I'm so happy you two reacted to this one! Misery is such a classic, you guys should do a react to Fargo!

[@johnanthony2333]

Castle Rock season 2 showcases a young Annie Wilkes with prequel ties to Misery. Lizzy Caplan who portrays the younger Annie Wilkes does an amazing job and does the character and Kathy Bates a true service. Definitely worth a look-see.

[@NomeDeArte]

In the book, she chop his foot with an axe and cauterized with a gas torch. He lose the foot, obviusly, and use crutches at the end of the novel. The more you know... Best wishes from Argentina!

[@jarrodoakley6911]

“She’s giving him a lot of those pain pills” *sees the status of his legs* …

[@Curraghmore]

Lauren Bacall, legend of classic black and white films, in a subdued role as Paul's agent.

[@sagaofsarahrose]

"Facing the wrong direction" - GIRL YOU PICKED UP ON THAT SO FAST

[@jacobskinner3522]

A few people have explained the Dolores Claiborne connection, but I'll add that Stephen King wrote the character of Dolores with Kathy in mind after being so impressed by her work in Misery. It's a very different film from Misery (more tonally in line with Shawshank or The Green Mile), but the movie and Kathy are excellent.

[@Wawagirl17]

I LOVE "Dolores Claiborne" (which feels odd to say given how extremely dark and heavy it gets), and fully support more attention and reactions for it on youtube.

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

Dolores Claiborne is Kathy Bates 2.0 for level of acting. Everyone in it is fantastic esp. Judy Parfitt who has one of the best lines in all of cinema.

[@terryhughes7349]

Kathy Bates is such a good actress. Check out "The Dark Half" excellent Stephen King adaptation but did not do well at box office.

[@gregwodzynski941]

The sparrows are flying again.

[@biguy617]

The Dark Half is a Timothy Hutton movie directed by George Romero. Yes it is great, very underrated. Dolores Claiborne is another great King movie.

[@charlesbunch8383]

Misery is a great movie! Glad to see you guys react to it.

[@coreyhendricks9490]

This movie ranked at #12 in the 100 scariest movie moments on Bravo

[@MGillDesign]

35:40 "Well, she could be, since the last one just died..." lol

[@terrelgeer7298]

Its very important to know where Steohen King was in his life when he wrote this book. In the first real peak of his career, when he was writing The Stand and Pet Sematary and Cujo, he was at the peak of his alcohol and cocaine addiction. He knew that his addictions actually helped him achieve success so quitting was a difficult idea. He wrote Misery as he was going clean. Annie directly represents cocaine. The whole story is a metaphor representing how his success related to his addiction. By the time the novel was published, he was clean and he's stayed so ever since.

[@BIadesMan]

I remember watching this when this come out when I was 10 it was a masterpiece and it still holds up today as being a great movie Kathy Bates and James caan are both excellent actors.👍

[@Hollywoodsteve]

Dolores Claiborne is not a sequel or set in the same fictional universe, it is simply another King adaptation. An excellent one too!

[@AnonEyeMouse]

Another great reaction, guys. I love your channel. I'm your number one fan. ;)

[@w1975b]

Carrie was Stephen King's first novel and first adaptation to movie. Piper Laurie and Sissy Spacek both received Academy Award Nominations, for best actress in supporting and leading roles.

[@canadianscratcher7834]

I got goosebumps when Paul Sheldon was going through Annie's scrap book called Memory Lane.

[@Godlovesyouneway]

"Shes got a bad case of writers block now" 🤣🤣🤣

[@fotografmorteneriksen]

Kathy Bates is genious in this role. Old movie but great. :) About time you saw it. :)

[@williamblake4444]

You both are so much fun....I loved your reaction to this movie.

[@txmoney]

Misery is my favorite King adaptation. Yes, even over The Shining, The Green Mile, Shawshank Redemption, or Stand By me. Only The Mist comes close to its perfection (and only because Frank Darabont improved the ending from the original novella).

[@kimcottingham8043]

What was the other ending?

[@jkhoover]

Shawshank is first to me, but Misery is second.

[@lanzknecht8599]

Stephen King the master narrator! Even without the supernatural element he writes highly thrilling stories. 2 other highly recommanded movies in this style are "Stand by me" and of course the outstanding "The Shawshank Redemption" . Both worth a reaction video!

[@MrsMovies]

We did a reaction to Shawshank already!! Go check it out!

[@canadianscratcher7834]

@28:40 when Annie hits Paul's foot with the sledgehammer. It was actually a model of James Caan's foot that was filled with jelly.

[@jaleel7371]

"She's got a bad case of writers block"(?) I WAS IN STITCHES😂!!!

[@kingkosher6231]

12:24 actually yes thats exactly why he wrote this and made the series in the book "misery" as like a way to explain "this makes me miserable" it's really symbolic

[@MrRyguy2112]

Lol when he was typing fuck and you said "don't let her see that, she will break your legs again." 😆

[@lazyperfectionist1]

6:23 "Well I'm pretty sure they're _both_ not busy, Miss Sindell, since they're both _me."_ They wear a lot of _hats,_ in small towns.

[@the_vile_one.]

Kathy Bates plays Delores Claiborne in the 1995 film. Fantastic movie!!!! Great reaction as always!

[@wolftone69]

12:21 she's right its about those type of fans who end up telling writers what they want to see and end up hating them

[@DJKuroh]

From King himself: Take the psychotic nurse in Misery, which I wrote when I was having such a tough time with dope. I knew what I was writing about. There was never any question. Annie was my drug problem, and she was my number-one fan. God, she never wanted to leave. He never said the fan thing himself. Other fans and another writer pushed that too obvious angle onto the book.

[@jesterforhire]

I’m so excited to see this reaction from you! Your Chernobyl ones have been really good too. I know it’s hard to watch. I love hanging out with you two. Seattle in Da house! Take care of yourselves. Cheers! 💜

[@vwlssnvwls3262]

I will never forget the sound of the theater when she hobbled him. Full theater all in shock and disgust.

[@jjstewart1445]

Kathy Bates is an amazing actress!! She nailed this role 😍🙏🏼

[@jimtatro6550]

The line “God, I love you.” has never been as scary as in this movie. If you haven’t seen it yet check out Rob Reiner’s first King adaptation Stand by Me.

[@myoung7654]

Another great movie starring Kathy Bates, tho in a very different (supporting) role is Fried Green Tomatoes (at the Whistle Stop Cafe). I believe that you will really enjoy it. Keep up the great reactions 👍

[@putitinreverseterry]

The suspense in this movie is *INTENSE* great reaction as always guys!

[@Marina_in_oz]

Great movie and great reaction.

[@shaynestewart9297]

This still holds up. Well done. Both Kathy and James Caan

[@scipioafricanus5871]

07:46 That was so perfect.

[@duffyy1]

This role put Kathy Bates on the map. Such a classic.

[@canadianscratcher7834]

There's was a funny DirectTV commercial with Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes.

[@EarlEdinbour]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4PKc4ZnjZiAjNE

[@timdaugherty4014]

"So it's going to be funny?" Ever see Rob Reiner's North?

[@mikemath9508]

grew up in FL most of my life, we have about 3 weeks of winter a year, the rest is summer. always loved getting to go outside, walk around in a hoodie, not sweating profusely from the humidity. after about my early 20's, the cold started being really annoying. probably because i stopped wearing a hoodie and jeans all the time

[@RobLinscott]

Great adaptation of the book. Great performances by Kathy Bates AND James Caan Now seeing no one else as Anne.

[@jessecortez9449]

I like the theory that Kathy Bates represents Stephen King's struggle with substance abuse in the first half of his writing career. He writes something and upon completion his self doubt makes him second guess it's quality so he abuses drugs and alcohol to redo it over and over again. King has said that he's writing entire works, such as Cujo, with no memory whatsoever of actually writing them. Kathy Bates certainly portrays a women who is mentally unhinged and emotionally disregulated but there could be another angle her character can be seen from if you know King's past.

[@GatBlackistan]

The sheriff and his wife are definitely you two 35 years from now. You should play them in the prequel.

[@donnaralph4413]

A home of our own, with Kathy Bates❤️

[@InjuredRobot.]

An excellent 'forgotten' movie that never got the credit it deserves IMHO.

[@justindenney-hall5875]

@@InjuredRobot. I've thought about watching that, because I've seen that it's available on Tubi TV and KZbin for free.

[@milescoburn1845]

Great reactions, guys! Kathy Bates did a terrific job portraying Annie Wilkes. And there were a couple of differences between the book and the movie. Paul's stay under Annie's charge was much more horrific. I can't remember if she removed one or both of his thumbs. That sticks out to me because in Paul's inner monologue he refers to a "thumb-ectomy". And I just thought it was an interesting use of words. Also, the hobbling scene? In the book she removes his feet. Harrowing.

[@kimcottingham8043]

Omg! Need to read the book. Was it really good?

[@lkf8799]

Kathy Bates was so amazingly scary in this movie I didn't think I could watch her in a film again. Luckily Fried Green Tomatoes was on TV a few days later and her character is such a sweetie pie in that movie that I got over it 😜 Same thing happened when I saw Matt Damon in The Talented Mr. Ripley. If Good Will Hunting hadn't come on a couple days later, I swear... 😳 Great reaction! When you said: She's going to break your legs again! I was like 😬😬😬

[@justindenney-hall5875]

Lkf Funny you should say that, because "Fried Green Tomatoes" was my introduction to Kathy Bates.

[@roberthasse7862]

Old guy comment here. The "bad" typing paper allowed the typist to erase what was typed (for correction purposes) with a regular pencil eraser. It did indeed smudge, but made life easier for college papers.

[@williamjones6031]

1. Driving a Mustang in the snow like that is beyond stupid. (it's necessary I know to make the crash happen). 2. Red flag #1: Anyone that says "Oogie" 3. Virginia/Francis Sternhagan had a prominent role in Stephen King's "The Mist" You MUST first time/share. The ending will blow your mind😱 4. The way she responded to the fire in the BBQ pit when he threw a match on the book: What do you expect? 5. In the book Annie chops his feet off (not just hobbling him). It IS Stephen King after all. 6.Kathy Bates won Best Actress Oscar.

[@federer911]

I love when Mr Movies says he has not watched a movie, i can pay more attention to his reaction and observations as well. King has 2 very good miniseries, which often are overlooked - Storm of the Century and Rose Red. Would love to see a reaction to them.

[@tsogobauggi8721]

This channel is great and just want to tell you that I'm your number one fan. :)

[@wampa25]

My English teacher in ninth grade was a huge Stephen King fan. When this film came out, we had a class discussion about it. She told us that this was the one novel she never read and the one film she'd never see, due to its depiction of torture.

[@JerryNapalm]

If I remember correctly this novel was the direct result of King having "cabin fever" after he was in a horrific car crash and was paralyzed for a lengthy time.

[@tessesmom]

Just wanted to let you two know, I'm your number one fan xx

[@augierivera3290]

Frances Sternhagen, who played the sheriff’s wife Virginia in this film, also played the feisty old lady from The Mist, another King adaptation.

[@brandoncollins1225]

To date, Bates is the only actor to win an Oscar for playing a King character. Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie were both nominated for Carrie. Morgan Freeman and Michael Clarke Duncan were both nominated for playing their respective roles in Shawshank and The Green Mile; which were both directed and adapted by Frank Darabont, who also adapted and directed The Mist.

[@johnsmith8906]

I've seen this movie a fair few times but never noticed that the penguin is back in it's place during the dinner scene.

[@73jefft]

Although Misery and Delores Claiborne aren't connected, Delores Claiborne is connected to another King novel called Gerald's Game which was directed by Mike Flanagan of Hill House and Midnight Mass fame. I would love to see you do both of those!

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

Would not really call it a connection if that’s the case there are a lot of movies that you could say are connected to Dolores Claiborne and Gerald’s Game.

[@73jefft]

@@mauriciodelarosa2449 the books are 100% connected, King originally wanted to write them as 1 novel

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

@@73jefft ????????

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

I thought you were speaking of the sexual abuse but I had completely forgotten about the visions sorry my bad. 😁

[@73jefft]

@@mauriciodelarosa2449 oh no worries!

[@collinkorenek6125]

The popcorn sound effects are soooo soothing 🥰 Brigette

[@oldcdog91]

This book solidified me as a Stephen King fan. I started reading and couldn’t put it down for a whole weekend.

[@PsychofileIndustries]

Omg I agree! I listened to the audiobook a few months back and it was soooo messed up but SOOOO good! 😄👍

[@footofjuniper8212]

Kudos to you for suggesting the truffle-sniffing pig, and the practical notion of Annie taking the smudgy paper back to the store. These are the types of observations from a uniquely creative mind, I think. Other Stephen King movies worth a watch are Stand by Me, The Shining, Carrie and Shawshank Redemption (sorry, can't remember which of these you've seen). Great video!

[@mickandme1]

Personally I thought Pet Semetary was his scariest work and to this day still leaves a mark on you.

[@FMAkers-jq2kh]

Fun fact: In the novel, Annie Wilkes doesn't break his ankles: she cuts off his foot with an ax, and cauterizes the wound with a blowtorch. That scene was the big reason screenwriter William Goldman decided to do the movie, and when they changed it, he SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEAMED. Eventually, though, he acknowledged that they made the right decision, that (to paraphrase) "if they'd done what I wanted, it would have been too much: the audience would have hated it," and it would have taken them right out of the movie.

[@marcospman9396]

One of my favourite Stephen King's adaptation! James Caan and, principally, Kathy Bates, are amazing!

[@garyglaser4998]

Paul's agent is played by Lauren Bacall who was a HUGE movie star in the 40s and 50s.

[@Paul_Waller]

Stephen King played the main character in an episode on (also wrote) Creepshow (1982) His character was hilarious. Episodic like "Twilight Zone The Movie" but horror. Was one of the first horror films I saw when I was 12. :P

[@EthelCaseyAnnabelle]

One of my favourite movies. Excellent movie !

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

DOLORES CLAIBORNE 👍🏽👍🏽 not a sequel but also stars Kathy Bates only this time she’s on the side of good.

[@jamessellers8472]

Prime has a series called castle rock, season two covers Annie Wilkes story, and serves as a prequel to what would occur in Misery.

[@Dansull123]

Stephen King has come out and said Misery was about his cocaine addiction.