Misery vs Parasite
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.7/10 for Misery). Misery is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 13m. Misery is the older of the two (1990 against 2019). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Misery
Parasite| Misery | Parasite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rob Reiner | Bong Joon Ho |
| Main cast | Kathy Bates, James Caan, Rob Reiner, Richard Farnsworth, Lauren Bacall | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik |
Synopsis
Misery
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
Where to watch
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