1990 film based on Stephen King's 1987 novel of the same name (6)

I believe the answer is:

misery

(Other definitions for misery that I've seen before include "Wretched state" , "Extreme unhappiness" , "Great distress or discomfort" , "Torment" , "Party-pooper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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