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References
King of the Rocket Men (1949)
Anne talks about going to the chapter play serials at the movies.
Anne talks about going to the chapter play serials at the movies.
The Collector (1965)
Barry Lyndon (1975)
VHS visible in the general store display
VHS visible in the general store display
Family Feud (1976)
Roots (1977)
Video seen in display in the General Store, which also contains a scene where the main character is "hobbled"
Video seen in display in the General Store, which also contains a scene where the main character is "hobbled"
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Referenced in
Siskel & Ebert: Oscar Nomination Surprises (1991)
Siskel and Ebert mention many of the year's Oscar-nominated movies, including this one.
Siskel and Ebert mention many of the year's Oscar-nominated movies, including this one.
The Art of Dying (1991)
In a scene shot at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the movie prominently shown on the marquee is "Misery"
In a scene shot at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the movie prominently shown on the marquee is "Misery"
Zombie Cop (1991)
Who's the Boss?: Misery (1991)
title reference
title reference
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teenagers from Outer Space (1992)
"This is like Misery" during car crash on mountain road
"This is like Misery" during car crash on mountain road
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Indestructible Man (1992)
Tom (as Annie Wilkes): "How'd they get off the cock-a-doodie cliff?!"
Tom (as Annie Wilkes): "How'd they get off the cock-a-doodie cliff?!"
Anni 90 - Parte II (1993)
Martin: I'm Not Your Superwoman (1993)
Martin says that Gina is trying to choke him like the lady in this movie when she tries to take his temperature
Martin says that Gina is trying to choke him like the lady in this movie when she tries to take his temperature
The Dark Half (1993)
The protagonist, an author, is kidnapped and forced to write a book he doesn't want to write. Also, Thad strikes George with a typewriter, just as Paul defends himself against Annie in "Misery."
The protagonist, an author, is kidnapped and forced to write a book he doesn't want to write. Also, Thad strikes George with a typewriter, just as Paul defends himself against Annie in "Misery."
Friends: The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 (1996)
mentioned by name
mentioned by name
Beautiful Girls (1996)
At the reunion Tracy tells Gina that she looks like Kathy Bates in Misery.
At the reunion Tracy tells Gina that she looks like Kathy Bates in Misery.
The Nanny: The Rosie Show (1996)
Val says that she loved Rosie in Misery with James Caan.
Val says that she loved Rosie in Misery with James Caan.
The Tony Danza Show: The Milk Run (1997)
poster
poster
V.I.P.: K-Val (1999)
Val mentions the film.
Val mentions the film.
Spaced: Gatherings (1999)
The music played when Daisy starts working on her typewriter.
The music played when Daisy starts working on her typewriter.
Audition (1999)
the final reel has a girl removing her victims feet so he can't escape. this was in the original novel, but changed in the film version.
the final reel has a girl removing her victims feet so he can't escape. this was in the original novel, but changed in the film version.
The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (1999)
Homer has to use a typewriter with a missing "e".
Homer has to use a typewriter with a missing "e".
Living Hell (2000)
Code of Conduct (2001)
Gilmore Girls: Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers (2001)
Lorelai thinks her mother becoming Kathy Bates when she sees many figurines on a side table at her Emily's house
Lorelai thinks her mother becoming Kathy Bates when she sees many figurines on a side table at her Emily's house
Gilmore Girls: Red Light on the Wedding Night (2001)
Luke says that marriage isn't as bad as hobbling. This is the 2nd reference to this film, the first comes up in Season 1.
Luke says that marriage isn't as bad as hobbling. This is the 2nd reference to this film, the first comes up in Season 1.
About Schmidt (2002)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Showtime (2003)
Buffy to Andrew: "Did you ever see the movie Misery?"
Buffy to Andrew: "Did you ever see the movie Misery?"
The Simpsons: Dude, Where's My Ranch? (2003)
when David Byrn is dancing on the hood of his convertible, he slips and falls off, only to land in Moes convertible where Moe references if he's ever seen Misery and drives off into the distance.
when David Byrn is dancing on the hood of his convertible, he slips and falls off, only to land in Moes convertible where Moe references if he's ever seen Misery and drives off into the distance.
Red Riding Hood (2003)
Jenny tells her grandmother she'll have her watch Misery.
Jenny tells her grandmother she'll have her watch Misery.
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
Makes the countdown and is talked about.
Makes the countdown and is talked about.
Riding the Bullet (2004)
Nurse Annie Wilkes is named after the main character from this other Stephen King-based work.
Nurse Annie Wilkes is named after the main character from this other Stephen King-based work.
The Incredibles (2004)
Incrediboy saying, "I'm you're number one fan."
Incrediboy saying, "I'm you're number one fan."
My Life in Film: The Shining (2004)
Art thinks about writing very similar story...
Art thinks about writing very similar story...
Horror Business (2005)
It is mentioned in a magazine.
It is mentioned in a magazine.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Character Joe references plot from the movie Misery
Character Joe references plot from the movie Misery
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.5 (2005)
correct response in "My Fear Lady" category
correct response in "My Fear Lady" category
Pastewka: Die Preisverleihung (2005)
Pastewka tells Regina that a passenger looks like Kathy Bates in "Misery"
Pastewka tells Regina that a passenger looks like Kathy Bates in "Misery"
Gilmore Girls: Driving Miss Gilmore (2006)
Logan wonders if Paris and Doyle plan to reenact their favourite scenes from "Misery".
Logan wonders if Paris and Doyle plan to reenact their favourite scenes from "Misery".
Desperation (2006)
"I'm your number one fan" said in both Stephen King films
"I'm your number one fan" said in both Stephen King films
Gray Matters (2006)
Evil Women in Film discussion
Evil Women in Film discussion
Drawn Together: Unrestrainable Trainable (2006)
Princess Clara hobbles Wooldoor by breaking his ankles with a sledehammer just like Annie does to Mr. Sheldon in Misery.
Princess Clara hobbles Wooldoor by breaking his ankles with a sledehammer just like Annie does to Mr. Sheldon in Misery.
Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'The Green Mile' (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Nines (2007)
When Gary (Ryan Reynolds) is lying on the bed, Margaret (Melissa McCarthy) threatens to use a sledgehammer on his feet.
When Gary (Ryan Reynolds) is lying on the bed, Margaret (Melissa McCarthy) threatens to use a sledgehammer on his feet.
The Making of 'Stupid Teenagers Must Die!' (2007)
Mentioned by cast member as a favorite horror film.
Mentioned by cast member as a favorite horror film.
Ugly Betty: How Betty Got Her Grieve Back (2007)
Santos says he feels like he's "turning into that woman from 'Misery'...except hotter"
Santos says he feels like he's "turning into that woman from 'Misery'...except hotter"
Saturday Night Live: Paul Rudd/Beyoncé (2008)
Plotline recounted by Lorenzo McIntosh
Plotline recounted by Lorenzo McIntosh
How I Met Your Mother: Little Minnesota (2008)
To repel Barney, Ted invites him to a marathon of every Kathy Bates movie except Misery.
To repel Barney, Ted invites him to a marathon of every Kathy Bates movie except Misery.
Saturday Night Live: Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio (2009)
Johnny Lawrence (Bradley Cooper) mentions that one of next week's guests will be "the lady from 'Misery.'"
Johnny Lawrence (Bradley Cooper) mentions that one of next week's guests will be "the lady from 'Misery.'"
Supernatural: The Monster at the End of This Book (2009)
Chuck Shurley asks "Is this some kind of Misery thing?"
Chuck Shurley asks "Is this some kind of Misery thing?"
Nowhere to Hide (2009)
The character name of Sheldon Wilkes was a reference to the character names of Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes.
The character name of Sheldon Wilkes was a reference to the character names of Paul Sheldon and Annie Wilkes.
Neighbor (2009)
quotes the film
quotes the film
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Ugly Truth/G-Force/Orphan (2009)
Ellen says "Orphan" is for people who liked movies like this movie.
Ellen says "Orphan" is for people who liked movies like this movie.
The Thick of It: Episode #3.5 (2009)
Phil compares Terri to Annie Wilkes and then asks Peter if he has seen the film.
Phil compares Terri to Annie Wilkes and then asks Peter if he has seen the film.
20 to 1: Adults Only 20 to 1: Movie Monsters (2010)
A poster for this movie is shown when a segment on Cujo looks at other horror movies written by Stephen King.
A poster for this movie is shown when a segment on Cujo looks at other horror movies written by Stephen King.
Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
When Jake talks about that the thinks they will get snowed in and killed by an axe murderer upon arriving at Kodiac Valley.
When Jake talks about that the thinks they will get snowed in and killed by an axe murderer upon arriving at Kodiac Valley.
Copacabana (2010)
Babou mentions the movie by name.
Babou mentions the movie by name.
The Office: Whistleblower (2010)
Kathy Bates make a slight pun on her famous role from Misery when she finds Toby's book on one of his computer and tells him how he should fix it.
Kathy Bates make a slight pun on her famous role from Misery when she finds Toby's book on one of his computer and tells him how he should fix it.
Party Down: Not on Your Wife Opening Night (2010)
Lydia (to Jillian Armenante's character): "I loved you in 'Misery'!"
Lydia (to Jillian Armenante's character): "I loved you in 'Misery'!"
Mike & Molly: First Date (2010)
Molly says she looks like Kathy Bates in "Misery".
Molly says she looks like Kathy Bates in "Misery".
Haven: Resurfacing (2010)
Nathan uses the alias Sheldon, for character Paul Sheldon
Nathan uses the alias Sheldon, for character Paul Sheldon
House M.D.: Unwritten (2010)
Dr. House calls Alice a dirty birdy.
Dr. House calls Alice a dirty birdy.
Forget About It: Fight Club (2011)
Misery's poster is shown when Panda talks about misery (not the movie)
Misery's poster is shown when Panda talks about misery (not the movie)
A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King (2011)
still picture/mentioned by Stephen King
still picture/mentioned by Stephen King
Bag of Bones (2011)
"I'm your biggest fan"/Annie Wilkes mentioned
"I'm your biggest fan"/Annie Wilkes mentioned
Hart of Dixie: Snowflakes & Soulmates (2012)
mentioned by Didi
mentioned by Didi
Californication: The Party (2012)
mentioned by Hank
mentioned by Hank
Features
Love Connection (1983)
Featured in
Siskel & Ebert: Misery/Hidden Agenda/Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
Clips are shown. Movie is reviewed. Two thumbs up.
Clips are shown. Movie is reviewed. Two thumbs up.
Siskel & Ebert: Doc Hollywood/Return to the Blue Lagoon/Hot Shots!/Paris Is Burning/Another You (1991)
A clip is shown in the teaser for the next episode: "Breakthrough Stars of 1991".
A clip is shown in the teaser for the next episode: "Breakthrough Stars of 1991".
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1991)
clips
clips
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992)
Hollywood vs. Religion (1994)
Zero Effect (1998)
Misery Loves Company (2002)
Documentary on the making of this film
Documentary on the making of this film
Marc Shaiman's Musical Misery Tour (2002)
Documentary on the making the music of this film
Documentary on the making the music of this film
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Annie Wilkes is #17 on the "Villains" list.
Annie Wilkes is #17 on the "Villains" list.
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003)
Voted as a scary moment (Leg hammering sequence)
Voted as a scary moment (Leg hammering sequence)
I Love the '90s: Part Deux: 1990 (2005)
Footage from this is featured.
Footage from this is featured.
20 to 1: Memorable Movie Characters (2006)
Clips shown in a segment on Annie Wilkes.
Clips shown in a segment on Annie Wilkes.
Misery: Diagnosing Annie Wilkes (2007)
clips as the film is discussed
clips as the film is discussed
Best! Movies! Ever!: Rants (2007)
clips are shown to illustrate the best rants in films
clips are shown to illustrate the best rants in films
20 to 1: Movie Heroes & Villains (2007)
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on Annie Wilkes.
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on Annie Wilkes.
Cinemania: Stephen King: O vasilias tou tromou (2009)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)
Footage of this movie is shown.
Footage of this movie is shown.
20 to 1: Adults Only 20 to 01: World's Most Daring Movies (2009)
Clips shown in a segment.
Clips shown in a segment.
The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Scariest Performances (2010)
Annie Wilkes is one of the Critic's finalists
Annie Wilkes is one of the Critic's finalists
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.81 (2011)
a clip is included in a montage of Kathy Bates films
a clip is included in a montage of Kathy Bates films
Hollywood's Top Ten: Let Me Go! (2011)
#4
#4
Hollywood's Top Ten: Stephen King Movies (2011)
#4
#4
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.45 (2011)
Clip shown in montage of Kathy Bates films
Clip shown in montage of Kathy Bates films
Spoofs
The Collector (1965)
Spoofed in
Ecstacy (1991)
Porn comedy version of mainstream thriller.
Porn comedy version of mainstream thriller.
Saturday Night Live: Roseanne Barr/Deee-lite (1991)
Spoofed as 'Misery 2'
Spoofed as 'Misery 2'
All's Well, Ends Well (1992)
maggie cheung wears the cathy bates outfit, chow sing-chi tells her that she is "psycho-woman" (the Chinese title for Misery)
maggie cheung wears the cathy bates outfit, chow sing-chi tells her that she is "psycho-woman" (the Chinese title for Misery)
French and Saunders: Misery (1993)
A sketch spoofing the film.
A sketch spoofing the film.
The Critic: Miserable (1994)
Jay's girlfriend ties him to the bed and is obsessed with him
Jay's girlfriend ties him to the bed and is obsessed with him
The Silence of the Hams (1994)
the woman hitting the man with a hammer in jail
the woman hitting the man with a hammer in jail
Swimming with Sharks (1994)
Good Eats: This Spud's for You Too (2002)
Alton is "rescued" and then held captive by a maniacal fan.
Alton is "rescued" and then held captive by a maniacal fan.
Aachi and Ssipak (2006)
Jimmy made a movie based on this (we can see a poster); later he reenacts a scene when he smashes another character's leg, while drugged.
Jimmy made a movie based on this (we can see a poster); later he reenacts a scene when he smashes another character's leg, while drugged.
30 Rock: Hiatus (2007)
Tracy is held captive by an obesessed fan.
Tracy is held captive by an obesessed fan.
Robot Chicken: Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special (2007)
In the "Peanuts" segment, Sally kidnaps and tortures Linus, much in the same way that Annie Wilkes captures Paul Sheldon.
In the "Peanuts" segment, Sally kidnaps and tortures Linus, much in the same way that Annie Wilkes captures Paul Sheldon.
Muchachada nui: Episode #2.6 (2008)
Spoofs plot and characters.
Spoofs plot and characters.
Family Guy: Three Kings (2009)
The second segment spoofs this movie.
The second segment spoofs this movie.
Mega64: Mega64! (2010)
Marcus comedically breaks Sean's legs in the same fashion Annie Wilkes does to Paul Sheldon
Marcus comedically breaks Sean's legs in the same fashion Annie Wilkes does to Paul Sheldon
Suburgatory: Sweet Sixteen (2011)
While George is incapacitated, Sheila keeps him captive under the pretense of nursing him back to health. He begins to believe she is going to kill him so he attempts to escape, mimicking the plot of Misery.
While George is incapacitated, Sheila keeps him captive under the pretense of nursing him back to health. He begins to believe she is going to kill him so he attempts to escape, mimicking the plot of Misery.
