Why Stephen King's Misery Deserves A Remake
With remakes of Firestarter and Salem's Lot being released in 2022 and 2023, it seems like a good time to revisit some other popular stories by the beloved Stephen King. The Shining got an updated film with Doctor Sleep in 2019, and it seems like it would be a good idea to reboot Misery, which was released in 1990 and remains one of the greatest horror films from that decade. The story of author Paul Sheldon (James Caan) being kidnapped by his biggest fan Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) is a classic and feels more relevant than ever before.
There are many reasons why a Misery remake would work, including the potential to tell this story in a contemporary way that utilizes social media and what being a fan means.
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Back in 2020, there was buzz about a remake of Misery. According to We Got This Covered, there was a remake reportedly in development at that time. But beyond that news, there isn't much information available about this, so it's unclear if this is actually still happening. In a 2021 interview with Men's Health, Jamie Foxx talked about having an idea for a Misery remake: “Opportunity gets me moving. Great idea, then I went to sleep and I woke up and that sh*t was in my dream. Now, I wrote the Black Ocean’s Eleven, or I just rewrote Misery."
A remake of Misery should definitely include a diverse cast, and it could also lean into social media. Scream (2022) talks about the concept of fandom and the brilliant film Ingrid Goes West (2017) talks about a young woman's obsession with another woman on Instagram. A new Misery film could take both of these ideas and create something great. Perhaps it could focus on an author who is great at using Instagram and TikTok and has
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