Misery (1990)

[Sam!]

I loved it, and Kathy Bates was pretty creepy.

[re93animator]

Not as good as the book but still one of my favorite King adaptions. The acting is phenomenal. The only criticism I have with it is the score, which wreaks a b-movie tone.

[Sam!]

When the word 'Misery' first appears on the screen, the music doesn't at all evoke the mood that the word usually brings about, so I have to agree with you there.

I don't know why, but I like Annie Wilkes...

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Even though she was a crazy bitch, her dying was .

[re93animator]

I actually think that the song playing during the opening credits is pretty good. One of my favorite parts of the movie is seeing the word "Misery" pop up with a joyous and lively tune playing in the background. But, the regular film score is pretty lame IMO.

I definitely understand where you're coming from about Annie Wilkes. She was just so blatantly naive and insane that it's easy to feel sorry for her.

[Sam!]

It was the way she acted after she'd finished being scary, too.

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There's also a bit of a contradiction in her character - she has issues with the profanity in Sheldon's new book, and insults people with 'cock-a-doodle'. She's also a nurse, but she's incredibly violent (as seen with hobbling) and, as it's hinted at, murderous.