Storyline

Best-selling novelist Paul Sheldon is on his way home from his Colorado hideaway after completing his latest book, when he crashes his car in a freak blizzard. Paul is critically injured, but is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, Paul's "number one fan", who takes Paul back to her remote house in the mountains (without bothering to tell anybody). Unfortunately for Paul, Annie is also a headcase. When she discovers that Paul has killed off the heroine in her favorite novels, her reaction leaves Paul shattered (literally)...

Plot Keywords

female psychopath, obsessed fan, broken leg, based on the works of stephen king, typewriter, sledgehammer, novel, brutality, snow, kidnapping, psychopath, small town, blizzard, writing, obsession, author, recluse, reference to liberace, villain not really dead cliche, deeply disturbed person

Short Review

The film hasn't any depth to speak of, but is consistently shrewd enough not to go totally obvious ways. And the audacity in casting Kathy Bates as the dotty fan pays considerable dividends.

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Streaming Service

1. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 14.99, Collection Price: 24.99, Track Hd Price: 14.99, Collection Hd Price: 24.99

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3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 14.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99]

4. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99