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Misery
Directed by Rob Reiner
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. From TMDB
204 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy, TMDB reviews) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
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| Bluesky * | 40 | 5 | 136 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TMDB reviews * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Misery is a 1990 drama thriller film, directed by Rob Reiner, starring Kathy Bates, James Caan and Richard Farnsworth.
- 175 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy, TMDB reviews
- posts span Oct 24, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026
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60 of 204 · most liked firstI watched Misery tonight. I haven't seen that movie in a long long time. It's still so damn good. Kathy Bates and James Caan's performance is absolutely phenomenal.
positive · AI labelView post →Tons of people talking about what a gifted director of comedy Rob Reiner was but to me his most impressive movie is MISERY (1990). Absolutely expert handling of suspense beats - Reiner could've spent his entire career as a successful thriller director if he so chose.
positive · AI labelView post →Sam Raimi’s new film ‘SEND HELP’ releases on January 30, 2026 in theaters. • Follows a woman stranded on a remote island with her boss after a plane crash • Described as ‘Misery’ meets ‘Castaway’ • Starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien and Dennis Haysbert
neutral · AI labelView post →Dylan O’Brien has been cast alongside Rachel McAdams in Sam Raimi’s new horror movie ‘SEND HELP’ Described as a horror version of ‘CASTAWAY’ mixed with ‘MISERY’ (Source: Deadline)
neutral · AI labelView post →Sam Raimi has wrapped filming his next movie, ‘SEND HELP’. • Described as a horror version of ‘CASTAWAY’ mixed with ‘MISERY’ • Starring Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams • In theaters on January 30, 2026
neutral · AI labelView post →First poster for Sam Raimi’s new film ‘SEND HELP’ Described as ‘Misery’ meets ‘Castaway’, the film follows 2 co-workers who hate each other but get stranded together on a desert island after their plane crashes.
neutral · AI labelView post →Was trying to think what movie this reminded me of and realized she's Kathy Bates in Misery here.
neutral · AI labelView post →“Misery” premieres 35 yrs ago today. “What I loved [about Caan] is that he wasn’t the obvious choice,” said director Rob Reiner. “He was Sonny Corleone .. With Jimmy, you’re always waiting for him to explode, and the fact that he can’t — that’s what makes the movie work.” @stephenking.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →Rewatching Misery and I was already thinking about how fandom obsession has evolved since the movie’s release Annie going on an extended rant about continuity in old serials is especially chilling with today’s context Her manic fury over continuity feels so believable now youtu.be/Br5umHOm3TM?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Anyway my favorite Rob Reiner movie is “Misery,” an absolutely perfect adaptation of one of the best Stephen King novels with Kathy Bates earning her Oscar every second she’s on screen
positive · AI labelView post →Misery (1990) is a Christmas movie
neutral · AI labelView post →Rob Reiner did such a great job adapting Stand By Me, legend has it that Stephen King sold the rights to Misery to Castle Rock Entertainment only on the specific condition Rob Reiner direct the film. King went on to praise Misery as even better than the book. RIP to the absolute legend.
neutral · AI labelView post →Alternative movie poster of the day 🎥😍 Misery (1990) By Vlad Rodriguez
neutral · AI labelView post →Rob Reiner was such a real one bc his film catalogue was so diverse. He got the mums and romantics with the princess bride, the horror fans with Misery, the growing boys with Stand By Me, the dads and courtroom lovers with A Few Good Men, and comedy/musicians with Spinal Tap. The x-over is wild
neutral · AI labelView post →#LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched Bit of this, bit of that. 1) Alfred Hitchcock's 1st feature film about saucy showgirls 2) Polish Oscar winner in aftermath of WWII 3) Kathleen Turner in John Waters' riotous murder spree 4) Misery & Katherine Hepburn's morphine addiction #filmsky 📽 boxd.it/bhE8j
neutral · AI labelView post →It would take surprisingly few tweaks to turn MISERY into a Hallmark Christmas movie.
neutral · AI labelView post →idea for a movie: Misery, but with Sandal and Freya and instead of breaking his legs Freya bats him in the face and he's too lazy to move
neutral · AI labelView post →In addition to being an incredible suspense movie MISERY is also hilarious, which I guess is unsurprising.
positive · AI labelView post →The movie Misery should be called Mystery. Who are these characters?
neutral · AI labelView post →Demanding perfect characters who never make any mistakes and only make the morally correct decisions forever is deliberately hobbling yourself, and not in the Cute Movie Adaptation of Misery way - the Actual Book Misery way.
neutral · AI labelView post →Any fans of the 1990 film adaptation of Misery?
neutral · AI labelView post →Alternative movie poster of the day 🎥😍 Misery (1990) By Vlad Rodriguez
neutral · AI labelView post →I have absolutely destroyed my notifications by insisting Misery is a Christmas film. If you have followed me for similar quips, prepare yourself for what can only be described as an excessive amount of cat photos.
neutral · AI labelView post →Alternative movie poster of the day 🎥😍 Misery (1990) By Jim Harris
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a special, special movie to me. I watch it in times when I need great comfort. #NowWatching Misery (1990) #horrorsky #filmsky
positive · AI labelView post →if you loved "Barbenheimer," you'll love "Misery Loves Company" (the film Misery followed by the musical Company as seen on the 1979 PBS series "Musical Comedy Tonight" hosted by Sylvia Fine)
neutral · AI labelView post →Fave Rob Reiner film: MISERY its one of the all time best thrillers Ive ever seen. just directed brilliantly. the chemistry between lead actors, the mix of humor and suspense is A+
positive · AI labelView post →Ok, hear me out... Kanga, but possessive. Misery (1990 film) levels of possessive. Does not release you from her pouch until you have to eat or bathe. Snuggles are mandatory. Escape attempts lead to prolonged pouch imprisonment. The long short: thirsty for aggressive Kanga doting 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →Misery (1990) 🎬🖤 Directed by Rob Reiner
neutral · AI labelView post →Born 28 June 1948, actress Kathy Bates. She played the part of obsessive fan Annie Wilkes in the film 'Misery' (1990). It won her the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 63rd Academy Awards. She also played retired lawyer Matlock in the series of the same name recently shown on Sky. #KathyBates
neutral · AI labelView post →#NowWatching Misery (1990) Dir: Rob Reiner #HorrorSky #Horror #MovieSky
neutral · AI labelView post →Misery (1990) Directed by Rob Reiner
neutral · AI labelView post →Misery has been playing at the Philly Film Society for a week, and the last remaining showing is this Friday, December 19 at the Center mainstage, 9pm. Tickets here: filmadelphia.org/movies/misery
neutral · AI labelView post →Having a movie day starting with Misery. Love this film.
positive · AI labelView post →Is this considered a Christmas movie? Misery on Letterboxd boxd.it/28gY #NowWatching #Horror #HorrorSky #FilmSky 📽️
neutral · AI labelView post →Also absolutely incredible to note the complete spectrum of types of film here. Like how in the world did the same guy direct This Is Spinal Tap and Misery? The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men?
neutral · AI labelView post →Misery is a film about writer's block, and taking a break to finish a novel
neutral · AI labelView post →"Describe your marriage with a movie title?" Apparently "Misery" isn’t the right answer.
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't know why my brain had blocked out that he directed Misery. Absolute banger of a film, one of the best King adaptations.
positive · AI labelView post →Ah yes, my favorite cozy movie *checks notes* Misery
positive · AI labelView post →The Princess Bride is as good as the best Star Wars movie. Misery is a close runner-up. #ngl
positive · AI labelView post →Annie Wilkes portrayed by Kathy Bates in the movie Misery
neutral · AI labelView post →Watching the movie ‘Misery’ for the first time and boy was I wrong, it has nothing to do with marriage.
positive · AI labelView post →#MovieMadness #MovieChallenge Day 13: The best book -to-movie adaptation Misery (1990)
neutral · AI labelView post →Rob Reiner movie appreciation post. Chills every time 😨🫣 #Misery
positive · AI labelView post →now watching: Misery (1990) every time i've tried to watch this i chicken out halfway through. not tonight. we are facing our (my) fears.
neutral · AI labelView post →Introducing J to MISERY. I mean, she's lived with me long enough that it's time she sees the movie as well.
positive · AI labelView post →Misery. The film that gave Kathy Bates her Oscar.
neutral · AI labelView post →rewatching MISERY and having a wee chortle at the sheriff who spends half the movie piecing together the mystery of where Paul Sheldon is just to get unceremoniously merked the second he shows up to Annie Wilkes' house. Classic King
positive · AI labelView post →Couldn’t ask for better casting than Kathy Bates and James Caan… a perfect Stephen king adaption and wintertime horror film. #filmsky My ★★★★★ review of Misery on @letterboxd: boxd.it/c4AdFZ
positive · AI labelView post →The theme is: SNOW 🌨️❄️⛄ #reskeet with a movie that features snow Misery (1990)
neutral · AI labelView post →New Projector Short! Well, one thing's for certain: that definitely is a Crazy Old Lady! In this Argentinian horror film, produced by Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom's J.A Bayona and now on Shudder, a woman with dementia goes full Misery on her daughter's ex. youtube.com/shorts/uF2mr...
neutral · AI labelView post →King's smaller works make it to film okay (more than okay) - Carrie, Misery - but not the doorstops. Never should have even tried with It.
positive · AI labelView post →Gotta be MISERY. The comfort of a movie that just works incredibly well
positive · AI labelView post →Misery is fucking iconic and is up there still as both a great adaptation of a Stephen King work and as a horror film in general.
positive · AI labelView post →I would rather be that author in the movie 1990 horror film Misery, about to receieve a sledgehammer to my ankles, than listen to JK Rowling's unhinged TERF talk.
neutral · AI labelView post →Misery (1990), dir. Rob Reiner, cinematography Barry Sonnenfeld
neutral · AI labelView post →#NowWatching Misery (1990) directed by Rob Reiner and starring Kathy Bates and James Caan. I don't think this film needs an introduction or me to elaborate here.
neutral · AI labelView post →The level of deranged obsession reminds me of the film Misery.
neutral · AI labelView post →Quote with a horror movie you love Ugh, Suspiria and Misery already mentioned...
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