Film Lecture Series: Horror & Suspense From Page to Screen - Misery In-Person
From the pages of the masters of horror and suspense comes a film series to die for presented by Doug Swiszcz, the library's resident film buff. This four-part film lecture series will take place every Wednesday in October at 1 pm and each film will be preceded by a short film lecture by Doug. Be afraid... be very afraid.
October 19 - Misery
An injured author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, former nurse Annie Wilkes. However, as he recuperates at Annie’s house, he comes to realize that her fandom borders on an unhealthy obsession. With Kathy Bates, who won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance, and James Caan. Based on the novel by Stephen King.
1990 – 107 minutes – Color – Rated R
Complete series:
- October 5 - The Body Snatcher (1945)
- October 12 - Rosemary's Baby (1968)
- October 19 - Misery (1990)
- October 26 - Let the Right One In (2008)
Free and open to all. Registration recommended.