🎬 Today marks the 35th anniversary of MISERY! Watch this 2013 clip from the AFI Archive as Kathy Bates recalls filming the adaptation and Stephen King’s reaction in a private screening. Her Academy Award®-winning portrayal of Annie Wilkes is recognized by AFI as one of cinema’s greatest villains. Help to protect these memories by supporting the AFI Archive today at AFI.com/donate. #AFIArchive #AFI100 #MovieAnniversary #FilmHistory #Misery #KathyBates #StephenKing | American Film Institute

Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes in the film adaptation of Stephen King's psychological horror thriller 'Misery.' Bates' performance won her the Best Actress Oscar at the 63rd Academy Awards. Bates has since earned three more Oscar nominations for her performances as Libby in 'Primary Colors' (Supporting Actress), Roberta Hertzel in 'About Schmidt' (Supporting Actress) and Bobi Jewell in 'Richard Jewell' (Supporting Actress). | The Academy

Daniel Day-Lewis presenting Kathy Bates the Oscar® for Best Actress for her performance in "Misery" at the 63rd Academy Awards® in 1991. | The Academy