Real Name/Secret Identity:
Anne Marie Wilkes Dugan
Universe/Franchise:
Misery
First Appearance:
Misery (1987, novel); Misery (1990, film)
Abilities:
Physical and psychological torture
Occupation:
Nurse
Base of Operations:
Colorado (Western Slope)
Dirty Details Done Dirt Cheap:
Annie Wilkes is the number-one fan of romance novelist Paul Sheldon, author of the popular series of books chronicling the adventures of a young woman named Misery Chastain. When Paul is injured in a car accident, he is rescued by Annie, who takes him to her remote house in the Colorado mountains to heal. Don't be fooled by Annie's cheery demeanor - she's actually a raving psychotic who puts Paul through a series of physical and psychological tortures, including forcing him to burn his latest manuscript and breaking his ankles with a sledgehammer when he tries to escape. Paul later discovers that Annie is also a serial killer, having murdered more than 70 people, including several children, former neighbors, her father and her college roommate. Cock-a-doodie!
