What happens when a devoted fan becomes your worst nightmare? Misery (1990) isn’t just a psychological thriller — it’s a terrifyingly accurate portrait of toxic fandom, long before the age of Twitter, TikTok, and Reddit backlash. In this episode of the Cinema Psychos Show, we dive deep into Rob Reiner’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, breaking down why Annie Wilkes might be the most disturbingly realistic villain in horror movie history. We explore the real-life inspiration behind Misery, including King’s own battle with addiction and fame, and how the film eerily predicted modern fan entitlement. From Kathy Bates’ Oscar-winning performance to James Caan’s quiet brilliance, this movie packs emotional trauma, sharp social commentary, and one of the most infamous horror scenes of all time — the hobbling. We also unpack how Misery fits into the legacy of Stephen King adaptations, why horror grounded in reality hits harder than supernatural scares, and what this film has to say about celebrity culture in 2024. NEWSLETTER and UNCUT REELS!!!!! We are adding a weekly companion newsletter for the podcast that will feature EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT, our raw discussions on movies, tv, and life that don't fit the podcast! We're calling it "UNCUT REELS!" SIGN UP HERE TO GET THE BONUS CONTENT!! <a href= "https://mailchi.mp/41902cbf6549/exclusive-newsletter">https://mailchi.mp/41902cbf6549/exclusive-newsletter</a> Listen to The Cinema Psychos Show on: <ul> <li>Spotify: <a href= "https://rebrand.ly/0v6eeno">https://rebrand.ly/0v6eeno</a></li> <li>Apple: <a href= "https://rebrand.ly/j5nrkp7">https://rebrand.ly/j5nrkp7 </a></li> <li>Amazon: <a href= "https://rebrand.ly/5x5hzng">https://rebrand.ly/5x5hzng</a></li> <li>Goodpods: <a href= "https://rebrand.ly/picstv6">https://rebrand.ly/picstv6</a></li> </ul> OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP! <a href="https://cinemapsychosshow.com/follow">https://cinemapsychosshow.com/follow</a>   Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️‍🔥: <ul> <li>Discord: <a href= "https://discord.gg/7GZ9uuTJ">https://discord.gg/7GZ9uuTJ</a></li> <li>Tiktok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow">https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapsychosshow</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod">https://www.instagram.com/cinemapsychospod</a></li> <li> Facebook: <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod">https://www.facebook.com/cinemapsychospod</a></li> <li>Threads: <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod">https://www.threads.net/@cinemapsychospod</a></li> </ul>   MAIN TITLE: “Red Alert”  AUTHOR: Jack Waldenmaier PUBLISHER: Music Bakery Publishing (BMI) WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MUSIC CONTAINED IN THIS PRODUCTION IS SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. All copyrights, licensing, duplication and distribution rights are held exclusively by Music Bakery Publishing (BMI). 214-636-5887  musicbakery.com

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