poster

1990

R (11/30/1990) (US)

Drama, Thriller,

1h 47m

77

User Score

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.

Overview

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

1990

77

User Score

R (11/30/1990) (US)

Drama, Thriller,

1h 47m

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.

Overview

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

Cast

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates

Annie Wilkes

James Caan

James Caan

Paul Sheldon

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Marcia Sindell

June Christopher

June Christopher

Anchorwoman

Julie Payne

Julie Payne

Reporter #1

Archie Hahn

Archie Hahn

Reporter #2

Gregory Snegoff

Gregory Snegoff

Reporter #3

Wendy Bowers

Wendy Bowers

Waitress

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)

J. T. Walsh

J. T. Walsh

State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)