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

Starring: James Caan, Kathy Bates, Frances Sternhagen, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall, Graham Jarvis, Jerry Potter

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"I thought you were good Paul...but you're not good. You're just another lying ol' dirty birdy." – Annie Wilkes

Why watch this? ... so that you will always be on the lookout for crazy fans.

Plot Summary: Famous author, Paul Sheldon, after finishing his latest book, crashes his car in a blizzard. He's rescued by Annie Wilkes, a former nurse who claims to be his "number one fan". However, Paul soon discovers Annie's obsession takes a dark turn, and he becomes her prisoner in her secluded home. Annie forces Paul to write a new novel, dictating the story to suit her desires, while Paul desperately attempts to escape his captivity.

Dad's Preview: I cringe at films where someone is trapped in an impossible situation, especially when their captor is bat-shit crazy. This film introduced us to the incredible Kathy Bates. She is demented, as she imprisons her favorite author, hog-ties him to the bed, and keeps him locked up. And, man, when she has had enough of his escape attempts, she gets serious by breaking out the trusty old sledgehammer... time to avert the old eyes!

Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment; Columbia Pictures