Scream Factory Releasing Misery

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Cover art and preliminary details...

Hot off our announcement at Comic-Con is some more news on the project that's sure to interest every “cockadoodie” fan of this classic Stephen King-based thriller! ;-)

- National U.S. & Canada Release date: 11/28/17.

- The release will be branded as a "Collector's Edition" that will come with a slipcover (guaranteed for three months after its original release date)

- The newly-commissioned and conceptual artwork pictured (we all know THAT scene < shudder >) comes to us from artist Joel Robinson (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Tales from the Hood, Ginger Snaps). The reverse side of the wrap will showcase the original theatrical poster art design.

- Bonus features and specs are still in progress and will be announced sometime in Sept. We can confirm though that we will be doing a new 4K film transfer and we have a new interview with Director Rob Reiner already!

- Pre-order now directly from our website @ https://www.shoutfactory.com/product...roduct_id=6401 which includes shipping two weeks early plus a free collectible 18” x 24” rolled poster of the newly-designed key art (while supplies last)!

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Formal press release from Shout! Factory for this.

SCREAM FACTORY PRESENTS MISERY IN A 2-DISC COLLECTOR'S EDITION BLU-RAYâ„¢ SET ARRIVING NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Los Angeles, CA - Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now he's writing to stay alive. On November 28, 2017, Scream Factory proudly presents the iconic thriller Miseryin its definitive home video release. The 2-disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray comes complete with a new 4K restoration from the original film elements and hours of bonus features, including new interviews with director Rob Reiner (The Princess Bride) and special effects artist Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead).

Novelist Paul Sheldon doesn't remember the blinding blizzard that sent his car spinning off the road. He doesn't remember being nursed back from unconsciousness. But he will never forget Annie Wilkes.

James Caan and Academy Award® winner* Kathy Bates star in the bone-shattering thriller Misery, adapted from the novel by Stephen King. As Paul (Caan) recuperates from his injuries in the secluded cabin of his benefactor Annie (Bates), he begins to discover that beneath the seemingly kind and naive exterior of his self-described “number one fan” lurks a mind that is cunning, unhinged, and bent on keeping her favorite writer as her personal prisoner for the rest of his “cock-a-doodie” life … and Sheldon must engage his savior-turned-captor in a battle of wills that will push them both to the brink.

Adapted by two-time Oscar®-winning** screenwriter William Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner, Misery is considered by critics and fans (number ones and others) to be among the greatest horror-thrillers of all time. Revisit this classic tonight with your friends … after all, Misery loves company.

*1990: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Misery
**1969: Writing, Screenplay Based On Material from Another Medium, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; 1976, Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Material Not Previously Published or Produced, All The President's Men

Special Features:
·NEW 4K Restoration From The Original Film Elements
·NEW Interview With Director Rob Reiner
·NEW Interview With Special Makeup Effects Artist Greg Nicotero
·Audio Commentary With Rob Reiner
·Audio Commentary With Screenwriter William Goldman
·“Misery Loves Company” Featurette
·“Marc Shaiman's Musical Misery Tour” Featurette
·“Diagnosing Annie Wilkes” Featurette
·“Advice For The Stalked” Featurette
·“Profile Of A Stalker” Featurette
·“Celebrity Stalkers” Featurette
·“Anti-Stalking Laws” Featurette
·Trailers

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From Kino...

Coming October 12th on 4KUHD!

Misery (1990)

4KUHD DISC 1:

• HDR Dolby Vision
• Audio Commentary by Director Rob Reiner
• Audio Commentary by Screenwriter William Goldman
• 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo
• Optional English Subtitles
• UHD 100 Triple Layer Disc

BLU-RAY DISC 2:

• Audio Commentary by Director Rob Reiner
• Audio Commentary by Screenwriter William Goldman
• Misery Loves Company: Featurette (29:52)
• Marc Shaiman's Musical Misery Tour: Featurette (14:28)
• Diagnosing Annie Wilkes: Featurette (8:47)
• Advice for the Stalked: Featurette (4:58)
• Profile of a Stalker: Featurette (6:17)
• Celebrity Stalkers: Featurette (5:08)
• Anti-Stalking Laws: Featurette (2:23)
• Season's Greetings Trailer (2:25)
• Theatrical Trailer
• 5.1 Surround & 2.0 Lossless Stereo
• Optional English Subtitles
• Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• Limited Edition O-Card Slipcase

Color 107 Minutes 1.85:1 Rated R

From the mind of Stephen King, the master of horror behind Carrie, The Shining, The Stand and It, comes the terrifying psychological thriller that won the Academy Award for its iconic, bone-shattering performance by Kathy Bates (Dolores Claiborne). After his car crashes in the mountains during a blinding snowstorm, famous novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan, Thief) is “rescued” from a car crash by Annie Wilkes (Bates), a fan obsessed with the main character in his series of novels. But when Wilkes reads his latest book—and learns he has killed her favorite character—she teaches Sheldon the real meaning of Misery. Injured and isolated far from help, Sheldon engages in a desperate battle of wits with Wilkes as she becomes ever more deranged and violent. Director Rob Reiner (The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men) and screenwriter William Goldman (Marathon Man, All the President's Men) deliver a white-knuckle suspense tale that features Frances Sternhagen (The Mist), Richard Farnsworth (The Grey Fox) and the great Lauren Bacall (The Big Sleep).

[Darcy Parker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darcy Parker]

Such a disappointing adaptation.

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

Such a disappointing adaptation.

You dirty birdy!

I thought it was pretty good at the time and had read the book before (I remember fuck all about it now). The hobbling scene got an amazing reaction in the cinema I saw it in.

[Scott Intellectual Carrot Find all posts View Profile Close Scott]

I've never heard anyone say they don't like MISERY before.

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Yeah, I really like it. Saw it in the theater and have seen it a few time since. It holds up for me.

[Mark Tolch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark Tolch]

I've never heard anyone say they don't like MISERY before.

I'm not a fan, either. It's just too unpleasant for me haha.

The hobbling scene is brutal.

[Darcy Parker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Darcy Parker]

I'm not a fan, either. It's just too unpleasant for me haha.

The hobbling scene is brutal.

Ironically, I hated it for how defanged it was when compared to the book, the other issue being the moronic decision to add the sheriff character, which destroyed the paranoia isolation of the book, which was the real source of the horror.