Misery (1990)

Misery (1990), directed by Rob Reiner and based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, is a suspenseful psychological thriller that masterfully combines tension, horror, and dark humor. The film stars James Caan, Kathy Bates, and Richard Farnsworth.
The story centers on Paul Sheldon (James Caan), a successful novelist who, after finishing his latest book, gets into a car accident in a remote area. He is rescued by Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), a former nurse and his “number one fan.” Annie takes Paul to her secluded home to recover from his injuries.
As Paul regains consciousness, he learns that Annie is not only an obsessive fan but also a deeply unstable woman. She is enraged by the ending of Paul’s latest novel, which kills off her favorite character, Misery. Annie forces Paul to write a new manuscript that resurrects Misery, all while keeping him captive and subjecting him to increasingly violent and erratic behavior.