Misery (1990)

Misery. A novel by Steven King, so it must be scary right? Yes I have to say it was quite scary, full of suspense from such a simple idea.

A famous author is driving away from his favourite retreat where he loves to write his books. His book series is “Misery”, the surname of the main character in his book series. Unfortunately for him there is a heavy snowfall and his car skids off the road and he car rolls and he goes unconcious. “Luckily” for him his No. 1 fan was stalking him and saw him go off the road, she gets him out of the car and takes him home. Also luckily, she is a qualified nurse so knows how to look after him.

Although not all as it seems, she loves him so much she wants to keep him forever, so she’s not trying to make him better… and decides to “hobble” him after his broken legs get better.

Yes this scene happened… it made my mum scream lol.

The story is about him trying to get away, and having to re-write his finished book because she didn’t like the ending. Scary stuff, definitely a good watch!

80/100