We’ve arrived at Stephen King adaptation number three, and Mike Flanagan film number two!
Despite spending the bulk of her screen time in one spot, Gugino, who has always been a phenomenal talent, delivers one of the best performances of her career, and drives home a fantastic message about the power of inner-strength.
Gerald’s Game is based on a straight-forward premise – centering on a woman (Carla Gugino) who is handcuffed to her bed by her husband (Bruce Greenwood) during a romantic retreat, and then left struggling to survive when he dies from a heart attack – but it’s also one of the most tense movies released in recent years.