Geralds Game

(2017)

In Gerald's Game (2017), a seemingly harmless game between a married couple takes a dark and terrifying turn. Jessie and Gerald decide to escape to a remote retreat for a weekend getaway to rekindle their relationship. But what starts as a playful game, with Jessie handcuffed to the bed, quickly becomes a fight for survival. When Gerald suddenly dies, leaving Jessie trapped with no way to free herself, she must confront her inner demons and face the horrors hidden in her seemingly empty house.

As the hours tick by, Jessie's mind begins to unravel, and she is forced to confront her traumatic past. A combination of hallucinations, memories, and brutal self-reflection leave her questioning her sanity and desperate for escape. But as Jessie struggles to break free physically and mentally, something sinister lurks in the shadows, threatening to consume her.

Directed by Mike Flanagan and based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, Gerald's Game is a suspenseful psychological thriller that delves into themes of trauma, survival, and the resilience of the human mind. With gripping performances from Carla Gugino as Jessie and Bruce Greenwood as Gerald, this gripping and harrowing story will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.