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Charon - Inside the mind of a deranged fan can be a dark place to visit, and this Stephen King adaptation explores it to the fullest. The least frightening people can sometimes turn out to be the most frightening of all. Annie's character is pretty complicated. On one hand, she acts very polite and God fearing all the whilst she's actually a convicted murderer. Watching her rationalize her actions is enjoyable, and knowing what would happen when she read the latest book by her favorite author was thrilling. I was kinda guessing though that'd his newest book wouldn't actually be the one he was working on before he was abducted, I thought he may have continued the Misery line of books after all, having been inspired by his ordeal.

Snake - Why I Chose It - This critically acclaimed film best on the best selling Stephen King novel is most famous for Kathy Bates' star-making role as Annie Wilkes. Bates won the Academy Award for Best Actress for this film, and the film itself was a box office success. It has oft been referenced and parodied in many future works, and the quote "I'm your number one fan" has become ubiquitous with Misery.

My Thoughts - Misery is a delightful little thriller with a surprising amount of layers for such a simple concept. It's a classic two-hander and both James Caan and Kathy Bates carry their respective weights, psychologically dueling for the upper-hand, a constant push-pull that analyzes the toxic intensity of extreme fandom. It's crazy and terrifying how Wilkes can turn on a dime from sickeningly-sweet-as-apple-pie to nightmarish-demon-spawn-from-hell, and it's equally exciting to see how Sheldon manipulates Bates to try and escape his situation. I think my favorite part is when Sheldon agrees to rewrite his latest novel for Bates, to comply with her request to revive his novel's main character. I love the ways Sheldon feigns friendship with Bates, utilizing Stockholm syndrome to great effect to try and manipulate Bates into letting her guard down so he can kill her. It's so smart and tense and thrilling, contrasting with the cozy, snowy atmosphere of the outside world. Misery also doesn't pull its punches when it comes to the physical horror; there's of course the "hobbling" scene, which deftly escalates the situation from "desperate" to "I'm doomed" right quick. It's sparse but toe-curling scenes like this that really puts the cherry on top for one of the best King adaptations ever made.

Genny - This is a horrifying concept taken to its extreme when you think about it. Imagine you've written yourself into a corner and want to branch out, but fear fan backlash. You don't want to sacrifice the success you've gained, but you can't stand the thought of your career stagnating. A master of suspense, Misery appeals to the risk taker and dreamer in all of us then does its very best to crush those ambitions with the brilliant character portrayed by Kathy Bates. Annie Wilkes represents every fear that keeps you from moving forward in your creative endeavors. If you look at her like a mental obstacle- a personification of anxiety- rather than a physical one it's almost as scary as the thought of being hobbled with a sledge hammer. Almost. 8.1/10
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