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Misery is a Rob Reiner-directed 1990 horror/thriller starring Kathy Bates and James Caan. Based on the book by Stephen King, Misery details what happens when a romance novel writer Paul Sheldon is involved in a automobile accident and then taken captive by a delusional fan. While being held captive, Sheldon is forced to write another novel in his Misery romance series. As one of the most critically acclaimed Stephen King movie adaptations, the movie was a success and earned Bates an Academy Award for her portrayal of Annie Wilkes.
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- Tagline: "Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he's writing to stay alive"
- Released: November 30, 1990
- Written By: Stephen King and William Goldman
- Director: Rob Reiner
- Starring: James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, Lauren Bacall and Rob Reiner
- Run time: 107 min
- Rated: R
- Budget: 20 million USD
- Oscar for best actress (Kathy Bates)
- The novel Misery was published in 1987
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"Misery Business" on HARD is not thee business lol. -Smiley
@PrettyBoiE82 | November 10, 2009 08:08 AM -
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RT @Djinee: Lifetime of misery more like.And it's sad dt it'll continue.RT @ladycisca: #worsefeeling is marrying the wrong guy*COLDPLAY*
@OlamideAdedeji | November 10, 2009 08:00 AM -
I feel like a wounded animal. Will someone just put me out of ny misery already?
@assante | November 10, 2009 07:59 AM -
I just took "What song lyrics match your personality?" and got: Misery Business - Paramore! Try it: http://bit.ly/1enuWS
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View All Misery Questions (6) | Ask a QuestionAn old phrase says that "Misery loves company." Why is this? (2 Answers)Humans have a strange urge to make others suffer the other way they suffered. That's where the idiom comes in. It's kind of like sadism. I have read many instances ... read moreHow did Family Guy do a parody of Misery without including the hobbling scene? (1 Answer)I thought that was pretty cruddy, myself - the hobbling scene being one of the best moments in the entire film. (Of course, in the book, she lops off his ... read moreThis xmas i have the flu, a few years ago I had CDiff. Whats your worst holiday illness youve had? (15 Answers)Oh boy. I remember the worst thing that ever happened to me during the holidays. I was in S. Korea, and had an interesting Christmas Eve day. My friends decided ... read moreWhat is the best way to deal with Fibromyalgia pain? (1 Answer)The Fibromyalgia Network (www.fmnetnews.com) and the National Fibromyalgia Association both have excellent resources, including forums and groups, where you can find information and support. In particular, read NFA's section for ... read more
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