Content & Trigger Warnings for Misery (1978)
7 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Misery (1978) contains 7 content warnings : Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Kidnapping / abduction, Body horror, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Drug use (depicted), Gore / graphic violence, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Kidnapping / abduction (severity 5/5), Body horror (severity 4/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 5/5), Torture (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Psychological manipulation by the captor |
| Kidnapping / abduction | 5/5 | Depicted | Kidnapping and captivity is the entire premise |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 4/5 | Depicted | Amputation of limbs and other physical mutilation depicted |
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 3/5 | Depicted | Protagonist trapped in a room unable to escape |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Captor controls victim through drug dependence on painkillers |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 5/5 | Depicted | Graphic violence including dismemberment and murder |
| Torture | 5/5 | Depicted | Extreme torture including amputation depicted in graphic detail |