8. Misery

Directed by Rob Reiner and based on a novel by Stephen King, Misery is a psychological horror-thriller starring James Caan and Kathy Bates. The story is about an obsessive fan (Bates) who holds an author (Caan) hostage and forces him to rewrite the finale of his novels. The film drew widespread acclaim, and Bates’ performance even won her an Oscar. Even Stephen King praised the adaptation and the movie’s tense and claustrophobic atmosphere, making it a must-watch.
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