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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.7 / 100
1990·Drama / Thriller·1h 47m

MISERY

“Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.”

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

Above the Line
Rob Reiner·DirectorWilliam Goldman·ScreenplayStephen King·NovelBarry Sonnenfeld·Director of PhotographyMarc Shaiman·Original Music ComposerRobert Leighton·Editor
Cast
Kathy Bates·Annie WilkesJames Caan·Paul SheldonRichard Farnsworth·BusterLauren Bacall·Marcia SindellFrances Sternhagen·VirginiaGraham Jarvis·LibbyJerry Potter·PeteThomas Brunelle·AnchormanJune Christopher·AnchorwomanJulie Payne·Reporter #1
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Rob Reiner·DirectorDennis Maguire·First Assistant DirectorArtist W. Robinson·Second Second Assistant DirectorDrew Ann Rosenberg·Second Assistant DirectorBarry Sonnenfeld·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
William Goldman·ScreenplayStephen King·Novel
Camera· 1
Barry Sonnenfeld·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Leighton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Marc Shaiman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 14
Norman Garwood·Production DesignGloria Gresham·Costume DesignMark W. Mansbridge·Art DirectionHoward Berger·Special Effects Makeup ArtistJohn M. Elliott Jr.·Makeup ArtistMargaret E. Elliott·Makeup ArtistBruce Spaulding Fuller·Special Effects Makeup ArtistRobert Kurtzman·Special Effects Makeup ArtistRick Lalonde·Special Effects Makeup ArtistGreg Nicotero·Special Effects Makeup ArtistJohn Hoskins·Construction ForemanGary Isbell·SwingJonas Kirk·Construction ForemanJerry Moss·Property Master
Production· 5
Rob Reiner·ProducerAndrew Scheinman·ProducerJanet Hirshenson·CastingJane Jenkins·CastingSteve Nicolaides·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Judith A. Cory·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
77.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$61M
ROI 207%
Worldwide Gross
1
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Misery's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000033
#000000
#990000
Mood
Ominous
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a dark and ominous scene. The word "MISERY" is prominently displayed in large, red, distressed serif font in the center of the poster.”

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Key Elements
CabinMountainsSnow
Atmosphere
Cold
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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