Misery (From bestseller to blockbuster 4)

From Bestseller to Blockbuster is a collection of books that triumphed both in the publishing world and on the big screen. This time, it's the turn of horror, a genre that has captivated both readers and moviegoers.

"He discovered three things almost simultaneously. First, that Annie Wilkes had a lot of Novril. Second, that he was hooked on Novril. And third, that Annie Wilkes was dangerously insane."

Considered by Stephen King as one of his ten favorite film adaptations, Misery (1990), directed by Rob Reiner and starring Kathy Bates, was a resounding box office success.

After suffering a car accident, writer Paul Sheldon wakes up immobile and in pain in an unfamiliar bed. Annie Wilkes, a former nurse and fan of his Misery Chastain series, a character Paul decided to kill off in his most recent book.

Annie will do whatever it takes to "convince" him to resurrect his heroine, even if it means subjecting him to the worst torments.