Misery (1990) Edit

A little more appreciation around here, Mister Man!

A little overprotective, maybe, but tell you what I'll do.

A perfect, perfect thing.

A story about a guy who drove his car off a cliff in a snowstorm?

A toast?

About Paul Sheldon?

About what went on in that house?

According to the check on Sheldon's credit charges,

After all, writers do need a place to work.

All day through

All right. We're back.

All right. Well, I sure appreciate it. Thank you.

All the things they were asking me

Almost done. Just one more.

An electric razor, so you can shave yourself now.

An old friend.

And 10 pounds of that bitchly cow corn?

And all the kids cheered!

And anybody that saves me from freezing to death in a car wreck.

And as soon as I saw it I slammed my money down. I got the first copy.

And as soon as the road to the hospital is open,

And don't laugh, but for the first time

And God said, I delivered him unto you

And he never reached the doctor,

And he woke up and tried to steer and tried to get out,

And here comes the cliff,

And I got a great deal on this 50 pound clunker,

And I hope the people like it, too.

And I know we must die.

And I know when I finish I'll just turn right to the first page

And I told him who you were and what had happened.

And I turned the guest bedroom into a writing studio.

And I was right!

And I was so upset and excited!

And I wondered why a literary genius would go for a drive

And I'd like to call my agent in New York

And I'd try to imagine what was goin' on in the room

And I'm absolutely certain the main reason I've never been more popular

And I'm absolutely certain the main reason I've never been more popular

And I'm not a movie star type.

And I'm on Page 75.

And Ian broke his shoulder and his ribs and lay all night in the ditch

And if I hadn't gotten rid of her now,

And in the bank, do I tell Mrs. Bollinger,

And is putting her through college,

And it crashed and burned

And it was just sitting there.

And just before the car went off the cliff he jumped free,

And knocked him out and welded the doors shut

And let her know I'm still breathing.

And look what I got for you.

And Misery's spirit is still alive.

And my contacts at Time and Newsweek tell me they're both raves.

And my manners have just flown away.

And no calls about the article, either.

And now you'll make it right.

And once it was a no brakes chapter,

And paper to type on,

And Sheree will tell us about the date.

And start reading it all over again.

And tell him to move.

And that's the Wilkes farm straight ahead.

And the bad guys stuck him in a car on a mountain road,

And the FBI's been informed.

And the fibula in the right leg is fractured, too.

And the match is to light it,

And the next week, you better believe I was first in line.

And then old Dr. Cleary deduced that Misery

And then you go downtown now

And then you shoot him 'fore he runs now

And there was Rocketman, trying to get out,

And there's a shortage of pleasure on the planet these days,

And they always start with the end of the last week,

And they said he checked out last Tuesday.

And to give it that little extra zip,

And tore out the brakes and started him to his death.

And what thanks does she get? You go and kill her!

And when Gravedigger Wilkes remembered how 30 years earlier

And when the night is new

And when the night is new

And you better hope nothing happens to me.

And you continue to fight me.

And you could tell me what you think.

And you murdered her!

And you need one glass of champagne, Dom Perignon.

And you're right. We are meant to be together.

And your arm will be fine, too.

Annie, Annie?

Annie, for God's...

Annie, in 1871, women often died in childbirth.

Annie, please!

Annie, what is it?

Annie, what's the matter?

Annie, whatever you're thinking about doing,

ANNIE: Come on, Misie. Come on.

ANNIE: I'm your number one fan.

ANNIE: Paul.

ANNIE: What's your new book called?

Annie!

Annie?

Answer me a couple things.

Anything out of the ordinary?

Anyway, my favorite was Rocketman,

Anywhere in the vicinity of the accident.

Are you kiddin'? Every time that fella writes a new book,

Are you kidding? If anyone had ever told me that one day

As long as it does exist, your mind won't ever be free.

At first I couldn't figure out how you did it,

At least I can find out what he wrote about.

At the end of the last book, but his horse fell jumping that fence,

At the Kimberley diamond mines?

Because I never called them.

Because if I die, you die.

Because of the rarity of deadly bee stings, my heart just leapt!

Because you didn't think anybody would take it seriously.

Because you're superstitious.

Before he checks out of a hotel?

Besides, the view will inspire you.

Bought you two houses and floor seats to the Knicks.

BUSTER: No, Miss Sindell, there's no point in comin' up here now.

BUSTER: Which one of them do you want?

Buster.

But first there's something you must do.

But go ahead, I don't care.

But her spirit is the important thing,

But I can't do it right.

But I didn't cheer. I stood right up and started shouting,

But I think one of my clients, Paul Sheldon,

But I wrote it for me.

But I'll be seeing you

But I'll put his name through our system, and

But I'm afraid you'll have to wait till tomorrow

But I'm not gonna come over there

But I'm right at the end, and I gotta find out what happens.

But it must be so that Misery can live.

But last night I found your key.

But maybe we're being a little hasty here.

But mine cost the most, so I don't see how it can smudge.

But Misery for so long.

But now our time in this world must end.

But the time is now. Soon others will come.

But they also had to make sure they could never run away.

But they did. And ever since you've never made any copies

But this time I thought clearly.

But we have been unable to find his body

But when I got Misery here, everything changed.

But you didn't even taste your cocoa.

But you didn't give me a chance to knock.

But you just better start showing me

But you see, Paul, it's all okay.

But you're not good. You're just another lying old dirty birdie.

By dawn

Call me Buster. Everybody does.

Can we pretend this never happened?

Can't get this in a restaurant in New York.

Can't you see it's what God wants?

Can't you see it's what God wants?

Catch this.

Ceramic penguin?

Chairman of the Patrolman's Retirement Fund,

Cliffhangers.

Come here, I'll show you.

Come on, you've written about this, now do it.

Considering what I had around the house,

Considering who he is and all, famous and all,

Could I ask you a favor?

Could've been a lot of things.

Could've been a lot of things.

Could've been the weight of the snow.

Course, I suppose you had a little something to do with that, too.

Damn!

Damn!

Darling, it'll be so beautiful.

Days, nights.

Did I do good?

Did you study decorating or do you just have a flair?

Do the jerk baby

Do the jerk baby

Do the jerk now

Do the jerk now

Do the jerk now

Do the jerk, baby

Do you have any new Paul Sheldon books?

Does Ian win? Don't tell me.

Does she finally marry Ian, or will it be Windthorne?

Does she wind up with Ian or Windthorne?

Dom Perignon it is.

Don't be silly! You'll be brilliant.

Don't feel bad, Paul.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not against marriage per se,

Don't move now.

Don't say you do.

Done? Yeah.

Drives up from New York in the same car each time, a '65 Mustang.

Eat it till you choke, you sick, twisted fuck!

Even though I know she's dead,

Eventually you'll come to accept the idea of being here.

Every publishing house in New York is reading it now.

Everybody talks like that.

Everything that can be done is.

Except for one thing.

Except for that part of naming the gravedigger after me.

Fine. Make yourself at home back there,

Footsies up.

For a while I thought I might go crazy.

For saving your life and nursing you back to health.

For things to be out of the ordinary.

For years to finish his books.

Forgive me for prattling away and making you feel all oogy.

Get the champagne.

Give me some of your Christing money?

Give my best to Denise. Bye.

God told me, since I was his number one fan,

God, I love you.

God's sake!

Goodbye, Miss Sindell.

Goodness! Heavens to Betsy!

Great.

Great.

Great. I always wanted to visit the other side of the room.

Has she been buyin' anything odd lately?

Have to wait.

Have you all got amnesia?

Haven't been a writer since I got in the Misery business.

He didn't get out of the cockadoodie car!

He doesn't put on airs.

He gave so much pleasure to so many people,

He never tells me anything anymore.

He said as long as there's no infection you're not in any danger,

He says it helps him to think.

He wants to know who you're havin' an affair with.

He's always been a good guest.

He's my all time favorite.

He's probably out havin' an affair somewhere.

He's your client, huh?

Heavens to Betsy! Oh, goodness!

Hello, Jim. What's doin'?

Helped me.

Here it is, right where it's supposed to be.

Here you are.

Here you go.

Here, let me help you back in.

Here, let me pour another one.

Here, take these.

Here, you want it? You want it? Eat it!

Here! I'm down here!

Here.

Here. In case you think of any ideas.

Here's one big bastard of a check,

Here's your pills.

Hey

Hey

Hey, Pete.

Hi, Kevin. Hi. How you doin', Chuck?

Hi, pumpkin.

Hmm?

How come I'm not in a hospital?

How long?

How many times do I have to tell you?

I also happen to be president of the Policeman's Benefit Association,

I asked God about you,

I best be goin'.

I bet that old Mustang is pulling into New York right now.

I better go now.

I called that agent of yours.

I called the hospital and I talked to the head orthopedic surgeon

I can fill in the N's.

I can imagine what you might be thinking of me.

I can live with great.

I can't work on this paper. See, it's Corrasable Bond. It smudges.

I can't write on this paper, Annie!

I could give you a couple of hundred pages of mine

I could hear the bones moving,

I couldn't have done it without you.

I did a lot of reading.

I didn't know there was a big storm coming.

I do believe the winters are getting

I don't have a title yet.

I don't know about you, but what I did to get through it

I don't know if anyone could ever totally get over something like that.

I don't know where he is.

I don't know.

I don't know. Does he usually phone you

I don't think I'll ever understand you. I cook your meals,

I don't think there's a doctor who could've done any better.

I don't want her spirit! I want her!

I dredge up the worst horror of my life

I expect nothing less than your masterpiece.

I figured that if I can't find Paul Sheldon,

I go out of my way for you!

I got down on my knees and I begged for it not to be true.

I got you this expensive paper to type on,

I guess that means it's okay.

I guess you can tell from my reaction

I guess you don't get bothered by neighbors much.

I hate that I made this call. Tell me I'm being silly.

I have a big surprise for you.

I have a system here! Where the hell is that thing?

I have faith in you, my darling.

I have this gun.

I have to ask you this or I'll be drummed out of the agents' union.

I have total confidence in your brilliance.

I haven't invited you in. Please.

I hope I didn't wake you.

I hope it's enough. It's three reams of long grain mimeo.

I hope not. If he is, he's dead.

I hope you like it.

I just kept reading them over and over.

I just picked things up over the years.

I just thought it'd be nice.

I just want to tell you I'm your number one fan.

I know how he wrote. The kinds of words he used,

I know how that can be.

I know I left my scrapbook out.

I know I'm only 40 pages into your book, but...

I know it sounds crazy, but I haven't written anything

I know that, Mister Man!

I know this hurts, but it'll only take a few seconds.

I know this is the only copy, Paul.

I know you didn't mean it when you killed her,

I know you don't love me.

I know you've been out twice, Paul.

I know you've been out.

I know. It's so upsetting.

I like that tone!

I love you, Paul.

I love you.

I made you my specialty, scrambled eggs à la Wilkes.

I mean, I'm supposed to be home for her birthday. It's today.

I mean, some people might actually consider this an oddball situation.

I mix in some Spam with the ground beef.

I need my pills.

I never meant for it to become my life.

I noticed in your case there's a new Paul Sheldon book, and

I only loved the writer part of Paul Sheldon.

I prayed when I heard the news.

I put two bullets in my gun, one for you and one for me.

I realize you just need more time.

I really value your criticism,

I ruined your beautiful toast!

I said, Shotgun

I said, Shotgun

I sure hope nothing's happened to him.

I tend to you practically 24 hours a day,

I think you should light the match, Paul.

I think you've got a shot at some prizes.

I thought it was time you two should meet.

I thought you were good, Paul.

I thought you'd be thrilled.

I told the saleslady N was one of the letters

I tried calling, but the phone lines are down.

I try and I try, and I know all the words, but it's just not the same.

I understand he's been up here the last six weeks.

I want my pain to go away, Annie.

I want my pills now!

I was a writer then.

I was foolin', silly.

I was rummaging through a closet

I was thinking more along the lines

I will be judged by Him.

I will be judged by Him.

I wondered if maybe...

I would have checked both legs

I would think you'd certainly be able to see that.

I wouldn't want to hurt this neck.

I'd appreciate that. Thanks a lot.

I'd be delighted, now that you know the way.

I'd be having a candlelit dinner

I'd have ended up writing her forever.

I'd like for you to be in on everything, Annie.

I'd like to speak to the Silver Creek Chief of Police or Sheriff.

I'll always think of you that way

I'll always think of you that way

I'll be looking at the moon

I'll be looking at the moon

I'll be seeing you

I'll be seeing you

I'll be seeing you in every thing that's light and gay

I'll find you In the morning sun

I'll find you In the morning sun

I'll fix you something to eat.

I'll get you everything you want, but you must listen first.

I'll get you your Novril, Paul.

I'll go look.

I'll just keep it for myself.

I'll need three things.

I'll take you to a hospital.

I'll tell you what. It doesn't ever have to be published.

I'm a literary agent, and I... I feel like a fool calling you,

I'm almost done.

I'm delighted the critics are liking it

I'm down here!

I'm down here!

I'm gonna kill you, you lying cocksucker!

I'm gonna play my records all day long, to inspire you.

I'm gonna put on my Liberace records!

I'm his number one fan.

I'm not all that used to visitors out here.

I'm not much of a critic.

I'm on Page 300 now, Paul, and it's better than perfect. It's divine.

I'm so sorry, Paul!

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you,

I'm sorry, Paul. This is all wrong.

I'm sure it's wonderful, but I really should be gettin' back.

I'm sure you know that Paul's been coming to the Silver Creek Lodge

I'm sure you're right. Thanks, Libby.

I'm your number one fan.

I've been sitting here suffering.

I've done a lot of thinking on the drive.

I've got all his books. Every sentence he ever put down.

I've never had meatloaf this good. What do you do to it?

I've only got two chapters to go on this one,

I've prepared for what must be done.

I've spent the last four weeks

If I can make this work, I might just have something I want on my tombstone.

If I can.

If I knew this was gonna be the surprise, I'd have burned all my books.

If I'd had a proper hospital bed this never would've happened.

If you give me their numbers, I'll keep tryin' them for you.

If you want to talk to her yourself.

If you wouldn't mind, perhaps I could

In a way, I was following you.

In all the old familiar places

In case you hadn't noticed.

In every lovely summer's day

In every thing that's light and gay

In my favorite writer's name.

In some way, Annie Wilkes,

In the study always faces due south.

In which books get written.

Is because of my temper.

Is it fair? Should I continue?

Is this what you're looking for?

Isn't that a little strange?

It boils down to respect.

It does smudge, after all. Isn't that fascinating.

It has no nobility.

It looks wonderful.

It was a little stubborn, but I finally popped it back in.

It was so classy, and he shows up without no tie...

It would be an honor.

It'll be a book in my honor,

It'll only take a second.

It's a sign.

It's all my fault.

It's all right here.

It's all right here.

It's all right, I can take it.

It's almost finished.

It's fine.

It's for the best.

It's Jim Taylor.

It's like a visit from my oldest, dearest friend.

It's nice, Paul. It's got character.

It's no big deal.

It's no trouble.

It's not a bad business. And it would still be growing, too.

It's not gonna hurt forever, Paul, I promise you.

It's not nearly as bad as it looks.

It's not worthy of you. Throw it all out.

It's perfect.

It's really not difficult at all.

It's really not difficult at all.

It's right this way.

It's two of the letters in my favorite nurse's name, A nn ie.

It's weird.

It's Windthorne, right?

Jim, we've been through this before.

Just leave it, all right?

Just so we can make a few bucks.

Just the kind you asked for.

Just the kind you asked for.

Just to read the name Misery Chastain...

Last night it came so clear.

Last Tuesday. Why?

Lest you call paper odd.

Let me pour you some wine.

Let's go to the newspaper office.

Let's have a toast.

LIBBY: There's nothin' unusual about Mr. Sheldon's leaving, Buster.

Like a baby. All done.

Like I could do that!

Like I'm trying to help you.

Listen, if you can't find any, it's okay.

Look what I got. They had it at the store, Paul.

MAN ON TV: I'm supposed to lead to the finale of my show right now,

Marcia, please.

MARCIA: I thought you were over it.

MARCIA: This is it. The very first copy.

MARCIA: What's that?

Maybe you can come up with a title.

Might be in some kind of trouble.

Mind if I take a look around?

Misery Chastain put braces on your daughter's teeth

Misery was buried in the ground at the end, Paul,

Misery?

Misery's alive, Misery's alive! It's so romantic!

Misery's Return.

Miss Wilkes done somethin'?

Miss Wilkes, are you all right?

Miss Wilkes?

Miss Wilkes? Same old stuff.

Must be Lady Evelyn Hyde's long lost daughter

Must get lonely, livin' out here all by yourself.

My darling.

My daughter's gotta be goin' nuts.

My favorite thing in all the world

My genius needs his rest before he writes.

My goodness! Goodness gracious! Oh, my.

My name is Annie Wilkes.

My number one fan.

My pleasure.

My secret is I only use fresh tomatoes, never canned.

My sow Misery.

Need some help?

Never makes a noise, never bothers a soul.

Newspaper?

Night shifts can be lonely at a hospital.

No bother at all. Call anytime. Bye, Miss Sindell.

No long distance phone calls or Federal Express packages?

No one ever has to read it.

No one will even know it exists.

No one. She died, she just slipped away.

No problem.

No reason.

No, he's not here.

No, I haven't.

No, I'm enjoyin' myself! Thank you.

No, if they caught them they had to make sure

No, it isn't, it's...

No, it wasn't a miracle at all.

No, just the paper will be fine.

No, no, no! Not Misery! Not my Misery!

No, of course not. It's just that his daughter hasn't heard from him,

No, really, I don't...

No, see, he always orders a bottle of Dom Pérignon

No, that's fine.

No!

No.

No. I didn't.

No. It's not just great, it's

No. The typin' kind.

Nobody knew who Misery's real father was?

Nobody knows you're here.

Not a thing.

Not even a hint?

Not fair?

Not just the finished book, but how it's written.

Not the doctors, not your agent, not your family,

Nothing.

Nothing's been reported out here,

Now don't be afraid.

Now I'm leaving for Colorado to try to finish the new book.

Now that you've gotten rid of that nasty manuscript,

Now when there wasn't any word from him, I...

Now, don't think I'm completely nuts, but...

Now, Wally, give me a bag of that F ing pig feed

Of cheese and crackers kind of thing.

Of course you will.

Of course, you must know all about that horrible accident.

Of the world's greatest writer.

Oh, look at me. You'd think I'd never had a guest before!

Oh, my goodness! Oh, my goodness!

Oh, my.

Oh, Paul, I've read everything of yours.

Oh, Paul, this is so romantic!

Oh, Paul! When Ian realized that

Oh, Paul.

Oh, Paul. What a poet you are.

Oh, you!

Okay. First of all, I picked out a very classy restaurant.

On the witness stand in Denver.

Once the roads are open, the phone lines'll be up in no time.

Only my editor, my agent,

Open wide.

Or how about a handmade set of writing slippers?

Or if they'd ever be reunited?

Or will she have amnesia?

Paul, can I read each chapter when you're finished?

Paul, I don't think. I know.

Paul, I get goose bumps every time I think about it!

Paul, I peeked at the very beginning.

Paul, I'm dying!

Paul, I've got your paper.

Paul, say hello to my favorite beast in the whole world,

Paul, since you brought her up,

Paul, this is no time for jokes.

Paul, this is positively the best Misery you've ever written.

Paul, what you've written just isn't fair.

Paul, you can't!

Paul, you're dripping with perspiration.

Paul, you're gonna make me the envy of the whole world!

PAUL: Here!

Paul.

Pay you another visit sometime.

People are gonna want to sit on 'em.

People just don't respect the institution of marriage anymore.

People say it has something to do with the ozone layer.

Perfect.

Perfect.

Please don't do it.

Please, Annie. Please.

Please, wait.

Please. Help me help you.

Pooh. I can't think of any words.

Poor dear. Let's get you back in bed and I'll get them for you.

Pretty rough so far?

Remember how, for all those years,

Remember Ian did ride for Dr. Cleary

Right. Right. As soon as we know anything, we'll let you know.

Say the last part again, I didn't hear you.

See that broken limb?

See you in the morning.

See, isn't this nice?

Seeing as how I'm your number one fan and all.

Set what up?

She didn't just slip away! You did it!

She has me set aside the first copy.

She just makes me smile so.

She's a fine pig, is what she is.

Shit.

Shoot 'em 'fore he runs now

Shoot 'em for he runs now

Shorter and shorter every year.

Show me the way?

Since they're both me.

Slipped away? Slipped away?

So do I.

So do you.

So I thought maybe, if you went back into town,

So I went to town, and I bought a typewriter,

So if you want me to burn my book, fine.

So it's best for your legs to remain immobile.

So that you may show him the way.

So there couldn't have been any experimental blood transfusion

So you'll have to start there.

So you've indicated. Do it.

Sold 'em all out in three days.

Some nights I'd just tool on down there and sit outside

Someone pulled him out.

Sometimes I get so worked up. Can you ever forgive me?

Sometimes I think about using it.

Sometimes it gives me the blues.

Sometimes my thinking is a little muddy, I accept that.

Soon you'll be wanting to leave.

Stop. Stop. What? What?

Such a kidder! Come on, Misery.

Sure.

Thank you for thinking of me.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thanks.

That accident almost killed me, too.

That I should make up new stories as if I was Paul Sheldon.

That kind. Nothin' odd about that.

That Misery had to be born of nobility

That this heart of mine embraces

That was a statement from Colorado Police Chief Sherman Douglas.

That was when I first discovered Misery.

That whole experience,

That would be like junking a Mercedes

That'll be a first.

That's given our marriage real spice.

That's nice.

That's no '65 Mustang.

That's the Steadman place down there.

That's very kind of you, but I'll bet it's not altogether true.

That's why I couldn't remember

The agent said she would tell her you were okay,

The blizzard was too strong. I couldn't risk trying to get you there.

The book's almost finished.

The chestnut trees

The first printing for Misery's Child

The Misery novels. I know 'em all by heart.

The only child of Franklin and Helene Sheldon,

The operation was called hobbling.

The park across the way

The phone's working?

The presumption must now be that Paul Sheldon is dead.

The rain.

The reason they'd buried Misery alive

The same kind Paul Sheldon used.

The same thing had happened to Lady Evelyn Hyde!

The Sistine Chapel?

The thing!

The whereabouts of famed novelist Paul Sheldon is...

The wishin' well

The wonderful stories he told.

The word I'm getting is the Times review is gonna be a love letter.

The... The profanity bothers you?

Then he pays up and he's out the door.

Then light the match, Paul.

There is a justice higher than that of man.

There is a justice higher than that of man.

There is just one little thing.

There was a whole batch of 'em there,

There you go.

There you go. Comfy?

There, I said it.

There! Look there! See what you made me do?

There's gonna be an auction in New York.

There's nothing after the Silver Creek.

There's nothing to worry about.

There's some already made.

These are slum kids. I was a slum kid.

They also call them serials. I'm not stupid, you know!

They always cheated like that in chapter plays.

They chose Kevin. They chose Kevin.

They could go on working,

They do not!

They have no sense of real commitment.

They just cheated us! This isn't fair!

They would have taken him to an area hospital.

They'll send an ambulance for you.

They're for your pain.

They're haulin' Misery into court.

Think of me as your inspiration.

This farm was kind of dreary,

This is Marcia Sindell, I'm calling from New York City.

This isn't what happened last week!

This time we'll need two glasses.

This whole house is gonna be filled with romance!

Those are the only two divine things ever in this world!

To be his replacement.

To celebrate Misery's Return.

To Misery and to Annie Wilkes, who brought her back to life.

To Misery.

To Misery.

To see which one was bein' pulled!

Trying to write like Paul Sheldon,

Uh uh.

Under the covers with the sheriff.

Undoubtedly he is buried somewhere out there in the snow.

Upsy daisy!

Virginia, I'm flattered that you think I've got that much energy.

Virginia, when you're in this car

Wait a minute. He's comin' in now.

Want to walk down that aisle again.

Was because the bee sting had put her in that temporary coma!

Was I dove into work.

Was the most ever. Over a million.

We also know that if anyone had found him

We got a phone call? Busy morning.

We have the power to give Misery eternal life.

We must finish the book.

We'll be able to give Misery back to the world.

We'll find him after the first thaw.

We're gonna dig potatoes