where was the movie misery filmed
The movie Misery was primarily filmed in Nevada and Northern California in the United States, with additional work done on soundstages in Los Angeles and a few shots in New York City stand‑ins.
Main filming locations
- Annie Wilkes’ house area: The exterior location for Annie Wilkes’ remote farmhouse was in Clear Creek, near Carson City, Nevada.
- Snowy mountain roads: The car crash and snowy road sequences were filmed around Donner Pass and the Truckee area in the Sierra Nevada region of Northern California.
- Nevada small‑town vibes: Additional exterior shots used Genoa and Reno, Nevada, to create the feel of the quiet Colorado town in the story.
Studio and city shots
- Interior scenes: Most of the interior of Annie’s house and many dialogue scenes were shot on sets at Hollywood Center Studios (now Sunset Las Palmas Studios) in Los Angeles, California.
- New York sequences: Brief scenes meant to represent New York City, where Paul Sheldon’s professional life is based, were filmed partly in actual NYC and partly using Los Angeles locations as stand‑ins.
Quick reference table
| Type of scene | Location | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Annie Wilkes’ farmhouse exteriors | Clear Creek (near Carson City) | Nevada, USA | [7][5][1][3]
| Snowy road / crash scenes | Donner Pass & Truckee | Northern California, USA | [5][1][3]
| Small‑town exterior shots | Genoa and Reno | Nevada, USA | [9][1][3][5]
| House interiors & many dialogue scenes | Hollywood Center Studios (Sunset Las Palmas Studios) | Los Angeles, California, USA | [1][3][5]
| “New York” city material | New York City & Los Angeles stand‑ins | New York & California, USA | [3][5]