Misery (1990)

An effective thriller based on a Stephen King novel. The sense of claustrophobia is almost palpable. James Caan plays an intelligent protagonist, who figures out how to appease the woman holding him hostage. Kathy Bates is fairly chilling as she switches between violent rages and calm maternal tones. It plays out fairly straightforwardly, but has a good build-up and a satisfying ending. Not blow-my-mind stellar, but well done. 4 stars.