On its 35th anniversary, Misery serves as a timeless cautionary tale

Misery, the film adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, first landed in theaters on November 30, 1990. Starring James Caan as popular novelist Paul Sheldon and Kathy Bates as an obsessive fan of his work, Misery examines the depths that unhealthy obsessions can drive people to — and the blood price often paid by those who enjoy fame and riches due to their work.