V.C.R. Presents: Misery (1990) - A Deep Dive into Stephen King's Classic

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Join Dave, Matt and Zap every week as they cover a true crime or compelling story as well as Vintage Cinema and Album Review where they break down some of the best movies and music from the past.

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V.C.R. Presents: Misery (1990) - A Deep Dive into Stephen King's Classic

Ol' Dirty Basement

1 hour 2 minutes 49 seconds

3 months ago

V.C.R. Presents: Misery (1990) - A Deep Dive into Stephen King's Classic

Join Dave, Matt, and Zap in this engaging episode of the Vintage Cinema Review as they dive into the 1990 psychological thriller, Misery. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on Stephen King's novel, the film features Kathy Bates and James Caan in iconic roles. The team discusses the film's production, cast, and memorable scenes, while also exploring fan questions and hypothetical modern-day recastings. Whether you're a longtime fan of Misery or new to this classic, this review is packed with fun facts and insightful commentary. Don't miss the riveting discussion, shout-outs to listeners, and a fascinating real-life typewriter story!00:00 Introduction to Vintage Cinema Review00:31 Introducing the Movie: Misery (1990)01:16 Fun Facts About the Cast01:18 Fun Facts and Production Details02:36 Cast and Characters03:35 Plot Synopsis04:36 Personal Reactions and Memories05:58 Analyzing Key Scenes07:41 Paul's Struggle and Annie's Madness11:27 Marker13:53 Sheriff Buster's Investigation29:22 The Climactic Showdown30:33 Ozzy Osborne and Theo Huck's Incident30:56 Paul's Recovery and Hallucinations39:51 Differences Between the Book and the Movie42:57 Casting Choices for a Remake54:32 Typewriter Story and Final Thoughts