Top 5 Horror Movies About Writers

I love Halloween and scary movies (particulary those that come with a side of funny/satire), so of course today I get to share my top 5! The list was too long to whittle down so this year, I’m choosing to share my top 5 horror movies about writers. Which is yours? 

She Devil: A surprisingly housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist. 

I haven’t seen this in decades so re-watching this one today! But I remember loving Meryl Streep even more after seeing her in this hilarious role.

Death Becomes Her: When a novelist loses her man to a movie star and former friend, she winds up in a psychiatric hospital. Years later, she returns home to confront the now-married couple, looking radiant. When her friend learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.

Another Meryl gem, featuring the equally awesome Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis. The one-liners in this film still kill me!

The Shining: A father becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. 

I read the book and watched the movie—not sure which is more terrifying.

Misery: After a serious car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by former nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. 

Another perfect tale from horror master Stephen King. I think it’s safe to say this is every author’s worst nightmare.

Goosebumps: Jack Black plays R. L. Stine, the real author of the Goosebumps books, trying to stop his monsters from terrorizing his town after they're unleashed by a group of unwitting kids.

I’ve got kids so I’ve seen this one a few times and it never gets old. 

Which is your favourite? Which one do you get to (re)watch?