Trailer
Misery

Misery (1990)

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

Radar 52Stable signalGB:181h 47mDrama · Thriller

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, with a decent sample behind its rating.

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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Content check

✗ Not for kidsAdults only · GB 18
Scary / frighteningStrong violence

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Radar score52/100
Quality signal73/100
Audience rating7.8
Votes counted5,311
Trust signalStable signal

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