Movies like Misery

This psychological thriller delves deep into the mind of the brilliant but disturbed Hannibal Lecter, a character who, much like Misery's Annie Wilkes, fascinates and terrifies. The Silence of the Lambs offers a similarly intense cat-and-mouse dynamic that fans of Misery will appreciate.

While not strictly similar in plot, Gone Girl's exploration of twisted psychology and dark secrets aligns well with Misery. Both films offer deeply intricate character studies that leave audiences questioning the nature of truth and deception.

Fatal Attraction presents a chilling account of infatuation gone terribly wrong, akin to Misery's exploration of dangerous obsession. Audiences who are drawn to intense thrillers with psychologically complex characters will find this film gripping.

Cape Fear exudes a relentless sense of dread as a family is stalked by a vengeful ex-convict. The movie's themes of stalking and psychological manipulation are akin to the haunting relationship dynamics in Misery.

This suspenseful thriller about a young couple's life turned upside down by an acquaintance from the past shares Misery's theme of unwanted intrusion and obsession. The Gift's slow build of tension and unsettling atmosphere will appeal to those who enjoy tightly wound narratives.

With its theme of an individual's life being overtaken by a dangerous, obsessive person, Single White Female echoes the nightmarish intrusion that Misery conveys. Its suspenseful and claustrophobic atmosphere is sure to resonate with fans looking for more psychological tension.

Derived from another Stephen King work, Secret Window, like Misery, examines the unsettling consequences of a writer's imagined world bleeding into reality. Both feature a writer protagonist and the perils that ensue when their work attracts the wrong kind of attention.