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Specifications: - DVD-Video - Double-sided - Single layer - Region 1 - Run time: approx. 108 minutes - Subtitles: French, Spanish - Scene selection: Static menus - Package: Keep case
Video Features: - Widescreen 1.85:1 aspect ratio - Full screen
Audio Features: -
English: Dolby Digital 2-channel
Bonus Materials: - Collectible Booklet - Original Theatrical Trailer - Teaser Trailer
Release Dates: Theatrical Release: 1990 DVD Release: 08/01/00 Review Date: 08/30/00
List price: $ 20.00 Avg. on-line price: $ 14.00 Pre-order price was: $ 14.00
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| Misery Academy Award® Winner for Best Actress 1990 - Kathy Bates |
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Starring:
Kathy Bates, James Caan, Frances Sternhagen, Director: Rob Reiner
MPAA Rating: R Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment (MGM) |
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Movie: A- Video: B+ Audio: B Extras: C
Summary:
Best-seller author
Paul Sheldon drives
to Silver Creek Lodge to write
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The Story
Paul Sheldon (James Caan) is the famous, successful, and best-selling author of the "Misery" series. However, he decides to end the series and goes to his Silver Creek Lodge to complete a new book. On the way up to his lodge, Paul drives off the road during an unexpected blizzard and spins his car down a steep embankment off the road. His number one fan, Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), finds his car wreck, rescues him, and nurses him back to health.
At first, she seems link a normal, caring person. That is, until she finishes the "Misery's Child" book and realizes that Paul is terminating the "Misery" series. Unfortunately for Paul, she has an obsessive and psychotic personality. She loves the "Misery" series and demands that Paul brings the "Misery" character back to life in the next book and holds Paul captive in the lodge. Annie is not easily satisfied and even though Paul is sharp and quick-witted he cannot escape her grip. Now he has to convince Annie to let him live. In exchange, he would write the "Misery" sequel in a way that would please her.
Kathy
Bates was great portraying the complicated, obsessive, psychotic
nurse. I am confident that you'll be glued to the screen for the
duration of this heart-stopping psychological thriller.
Video & Audio
The image quality of this widescreen DVD is pretty good, particularly consider the age of the film. Colors are accurate and shadow details are nicely captured, especially inside and candlelight scenes. The Dolby Digital soundtrack is well-balanced and greatly enhances this chilling psychological thriller.
Recommendation
This is another great original psychological thriller based on the Stephen King novel. You'll be scared stiff of Annie Wilkes in one moment, and laughing in other moments. It is a great movie for fans of Kathy Bates and James Caan. Both actors performed exceptionally well. Fans of Stephen King thrillers will also enjoy this movie.
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