This Sarah Paulson Thriller May Be Even Better Than Misery
The adaptation of Stephen King's beloved book Misery is often considered to be one of the best horror movies, as the psychological game between Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) and Paul Sheldon (James Caan) is fascinating. It's definitely a classic for a reason and even if there are other films about hostages, this one feels fresh no matter when people watch it. In 2020, the thriller Run was released and moviegoers and critics immediately compared it to Misery as the main character keeps her daughter captive and swears that it's for her own good.
Sarah Paulson plays Diane Sherman, a woman whose daughter Chloe (Kiera Allen) dreams of leaving their small town and going to college. Chloe is disabled and Diane seems to love her and know how to keep her safe… but what is really going on? It's possible to argue that this Sarah Paulson thriller might be even better than Misery.
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While Misery is better than The Shining, Run is a better movie than Misery because it's about a mother who thinks that she knows what's best for her daughter, and both main characters are layered and well-crafted. While Paul in Misery is interesting since he's a famous author and Annie is obsessed with him, Chloe feels easier to cheer on as she learns what her mom is doing and struggles to get away from her.
Chloe is a perfect horror movie teenage character, as she dreams of a world beyond her house and begins to realize that something is fishy about the medication that her mom gives her. As the movie progresses and Chloe investigates more, audiences are on the edge of their seats, waiting for her to beat her mom at her own game. Many TV and movie characters want to leave a small town and go to college and follow their
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