Misery

Kathy Bates disagrees with the one change the 1990Miserymade to Stephen King’s story.

However, hehas to resort to self-rescue after discovering Annie’s truly sinister nature.

Bates won an Oscar the following year for her performance in the movie.

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I was crushed that you took that out.

I didnt agree with that at all.

In addition to the scenes Bates talked about, her character also cut off Paul’s thumb.

Kathy Bates holding a knife in Misery

Previously, the novelist had opened up aboutMiserybeing a manifestationof his own struggles with cocaine.

Bates' performance as a terrifying antagonist was partially why the director’s plan worked so well.

However,Miserywould’ve been a very different film if Annie’s most horrifying scenes were included.

Kathy Bates holding a knife in Misery and Richard Gadd sitting on a bus in Baby Reindeer

Source:IndieWire

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