Ackland Film Forum: “Misery” (Rob Reiner, 1990)

Misery
Dir. Rob Reiner, 1990 

Co-sponsored by Playmakers Repertory Company in connection with their stage production of Stephen King’s Misery, October 11-31 (https://playmakersrep.org/show/misery/)

Introduced by Henry Veggian, English & Comparative Literature

Adapted from Stephen King’s novel, Misery is a tongue-in-cheek psychological horror film that explores the relationship between a bestselling romance novelist (played by James Caan) and his most devoted fan (played by Kathy Bates). Not unlike The Shining, this film imparts a vivid feeling of confinement in a single, snowy, remote setting that dominates the narrative. Bates’ performance earned her Best Actress at that year’s Academy Awards. This film will frighten you but will also inspire grins and laughter. King has called it one of the best adaptations of his work, which suggests that it captures his intended tone. See the film and then be sure to catch the stage adaptation by William Goldman over at Playmakers this October!

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This Fall’s Ackland Film Forum series, Nineties Flashback, is presented by the Ackland Art Museum and the UNC Film Studies Program, part of the UNC-Chapel Hill Department of English and Comparative Literature.

All Ackland Film Forum screenings are part of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Campus Life Experience program. Scan the QR code at the event for CLE credit.