Misery (1990)
Directed by Rob Reiner · Cinematography by Barry Sonnenfeld
R107 min61 frames
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Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
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What is Misery about?
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.
Misery is a 1990 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by William Goldman. It is based on Stephen King's 1987 novel and stars James Caan as famed novelist Paul Sheldon, who is held captive by Annie Wilkes, an obsessive fan. The supporting cast includes Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, and Lauren Bacall.
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What does the cinematography of Misery look like?
Sampled across 61 frames, the coverage of Misery leans on close-ups (44% of the sample) and medium shots (23%). Cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld keeps 48% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 51% of the frames. Focus stays shallow in 61% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1990s.
What is the color palette of Misery?
The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Misery (1990) are #2f2e2c, #53504b, #d2d3d3, #f2f1f0, #141314, #241c17 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.
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