561 - August 19, 1968

[bunniefuu]

- The residents of Collinwood on this night

are unaware of dangers that exist elsewhere.

Joe Haskell has accepted an invitation

to go to a strange house by the sea.

In that house, to his surprise, he

has found a frightened, desperate girl.

He does not know the danger she represents.

For in reality, she is one of the living dead.

- I have to escape from Nicholas.

I need someone's help to do that.

- Escape?

- She's keeping me here prisoner against my will.

- What?

- That's right.

He's keeping me here in this house.

And I can't get away from him.

- Why can't you just phone the police?

- You don't understand. It's not that simple.

- I don't understand.

Look, why don't you just tell me your name,

and tell me exactly what's going on?

- I can't. There isn't time.

He'll be walking through that door any moment.

If he even suspects that I've said anything you, he'll--

- You're really terrified?

- Yes, and I have every reason to be terrified.

- Why? What's he done to you.

- Terrible things!

I can't tell you.

- I think you better tell the police.

Come on.

I'll to take you to the Sheriff's office right now.

- If I do that, Nicholas will be furious.

He'll try to harm you.

Will you protect me?

- Sure, if it comes to that.

- Am I finally going to be free?

Am I finally going to escape from him?

- Don't cry.

- I can't help it.

It's such a relief that someone is willing to help me.

- Blair is not going to harm you.

We'll just keep him away from you.

- I'm so relieved.

You have no idea.

I know I'm acting very foolishly.

Do you mind if I put my head on your shoulder for a moment?

- Of course not, if it'll make you feel better.

- You're kind.

You're so very kind.

- Just stop crying.

You're going to be all right.

- Yes.

Yes, I am going to be all right.

Now.

- No harm is going to come to you, not as long as I

have something to do with it.

♪ [music playing]

♪ [eerie theme music]

- Well, my dear, I see you did what you were instructed to do.

- Yes.

- And are you satisfied now?

- Yes.

I'm glad you chose him.

I rather like him.

- I thought you would be happy with my choice.

- What happens now?

- After he awakens, I will send him home.

- No, don't.

- Don't worry, my dear.

He will come to you whenever you need him.

He needs you now as much as you need him.

- Yes.

He needs me.

- He's beginning to awaken. Leave the room now.

I want to talk to him.

Joe?

How do you feel?

- I'm not sure.

- Do you feel well enough to sit up?

- I guess so.

- You'd better cover your neck.

- You know what happened to me, don't you?

- I can hardly help it.

All the evidence is right there.

- What are you going to do about it?

- Nothing.

- Where is she?

I want to see her.

- I sent her out of the room for a moment so we could talk.

- She told me you're keeping her prisoner here.

- That's nonsense.

- Is it?

- I'll prove it to you.

Angelic?

Your friend wants to see you.

- Good.

I wanted to see you too.

- Joe has somehow gotten the impression

that I'm keeping you a prisoner here.

Tell him the truth.

- Nicholas isn't keeping me prisoner.

- Why did you tell me he was?

- I meant that I felt like a prisoner here.

But that was before I met you.

Now, I'm happy to be here, because I'm near you.

- There's so much going on that I don't understand.

- Don't try to understand.

Just submit to your needs, as I do.

- I shouldn't even be here.

- But you want to be here, don't you?

- Yes.

- Still, you won't tell anyone that you were here, will you?

- No.

[rooster]

- It's nearly dawn, Angelic. You had better go.

- Yes, I must.

- I would suggest that you go home now.

It's nearly morning.

- Have I really been here all night long?

- Yes, your stay was rather lengthy.

- How am I going to explain it?

- You were supposed to be someplace else last night?

- Yes, I was supposed to see Barnabas Collins.

And I had a date with-- - With Maggie?

- Yes, Maggie.

- Well, I'm sure you'll think of some suitable explanation.

- I've never lied to Maggie before.

- Well, there is always a first time for everything.

- She musn't know about this.

Don't tell her.

- Don't worry.

It will be our little secret.

- Last of the stuff from Dr. Lang's laboratory.

- Good.

- Where do you want me to put it?

- In the basement.

- Julia, I still think we're crazy to go through with this.

- Perhaps we are. But we've started.

And we have to go through with it.

- Yeah, I guess so.

- Julia.

- Barnabas, where have you been?

- I've been to Collinwood to make a phone call.

I was trying to get a hold of Joe Haskell.

But I couldn't reach him.

- He's probably at work.

- No, I called the cannery.

But he's not there either.

- Why are you suddenly so anxious to see Joe?

- Because of the note that he got

from Nicholas Blair, the invitation

to come to his house.

Joe promised me that he'd come here as soon as he saw him,

and tell me what it was all about.

But he didn't show up.

I had the feeling that something strange is going on.

And I want to find out what it is.

- Angelic, why can't I get her out of my mind?

What's she doing to me?

I can't let it happen.

I can't.

I've got to stay away from her, if it takes

my last ounce of strength.

[knocking] - Who is it?

- Barnabas Collins.

- Joe?

- What's the matter?

- You look terrible.

You're as pale as a ghost.

- Oh yeah, I'm not feeling very well.

- What's wrong with you?

- I don't know.

I guess I left the hospital too soon.

- Hadn't you better see a doctor?

- No, I'm all right.

Just need a little rest, that's all.

- Did you go to Blair's house last night?

- Yes, I went.

- What did he want to see you about?

- Nothing, just to have a talk.

- A talk?

- That's right, a talk.

He just wanted to get acquainted.

That's all.

- I see.

[phone ringing]

- Aren't you going to answer your phone?

- No, I don't want to.

- Are you in the habit of not answering your phone?

- No, it's just that I know who it is.

It's Maggie.

And I don't want to talk to her.

- You don't?

- No, I don't want her to know that I'm sick.

She'd just get all upset.

There's no need for that.

- Are you sure you hadn't better send for a doctor?

- Yes!

I just need a little rest.

That's all.

I'm going to be OK.

Look, Barnabas, I don't like to kick you out.

But I think I'm going to lie down for a little bit.

- That's all right, Joe.

If there's anything I can do for you.

- No.

There's nothing you can do.

Goodbye, Barnabas.

- Goodbye, Joe.

- And he really seemed that ill?

- Yes, but I have the feeling there's more to his illness

than meets the eye.

- What do you mean?

- I don't know what I mean.

But I would like you to examine him.

You could tell in a moment what's wrong with him.

- There are other doctors in Collinsport.

Couldn't one of them examine him?

- He won't see a doctor.

That in itself is strange.

- All right, Barnabas, shall I drop my work on the experiment

and go and examine him, or continue working?

- No, I suppose the experiment comes first.

- Yes, come Willie, I need your help.

- Julia, about tonight, about what I'm supposed to do--

- Willie, I must have a cadaver.

I can't proceed with it.

- I don't think I could rob a grave, Julie.

I really don't think I could do it.

- Willie, we've had this out.

We must do it.

- But.

- Come with me, Willie. We must get started.

- Good afternoon, Mr. Collins.

- Mr. Blair, this is a surprise.

- I just stopped by for a moment,

because I owe you an apology.

- An apology for what?

- Depriving you of the company of one of your guests

last night.

- Who is that?

- Well, Joe Haskell, wasn't he planning

to drive up here last night?

- That's right. He was.

- Well, I'm afraid that I made that impossible.

- You did?

- Yes, quite by accident, I got Mr. Haskell drunk.

- Really?

- We were having a few drinks.

And he began telling me stories about the sea.

And I found them so fascinating, I'm

afraid I let the drinking get out of hand.

By the time Mr. Haskell left my house, he could barely walk.

Unless I'm mistaken, he is probably

feeling quite ill today.

- I wouldn't be at all surprised.

- Well, I do feel guilty about that,

and responsible for any inconvenience

that I may have caused.

But these things can happen.

- That's right.

They can.

- I did have a pleasant evening.

Mr. Haskell's a very interesting young man.

- Yes.

- Well, I just wanted to come by and explain what happened,

and offer you my apology.

I hope you understand.

- I understand perfectly.

- Good.

- Goodbye then.

- Goodbye, Mr. Blair.

- It'll be dark soon.

And she'll want me to go to her.

I've got to resist her.

I've got to.

♪ [music playing]

- It will be dark soon.

- Barnabas, I don't think I can go through with this.

- Do it, and get it over with, Willie.

The sooner this thing's done, the sooner we can all forget.

- What if I get caught?

What could I say?

- Who would be in a deserted graveyard at night?

- You never know, Barnabas, someone might.

- We're wasting our time.

You know what your job is.

Now, do it.

- OK, Barnabas.

- I've been expecting you, my dear.

- Where is he?

- Your friend Haskell?

- Yes, did you send for him?

- No, my dear.

If Mr. Haskell is to be summoned,

you must do the summoning.

He will hear you.

- Are you sure?

- Yes.

he needs you now as much as you need him.

He will hear you.

- Joe Haskell, let the wind carry my voice to you.

Hear me calling you.

Come to me. Come to me.

- I can hear her calling to me.

I've got to resist the call.

I've got to.

- You need me, just as I need you.

You must come to me. Now.

You need me.

You want me.

Come.

Come to me.

- I need her.

I want her.

I can't resist her any longer.

I can't.

- You know how to find me.

Come as quickly as you can.

Come through the forest to the house by the sea.

You will be drawn to this house, irresistibly

drawn, through the forest, to the house by the sea.

- Willie Loomis?

What are you doing?

Digging up a grave?

You're trying to rob a grave.

- I wasn't.

- Come on, Willie.

I'm taking you to the police. - No, Haskell.

No.

♪ [music playing]

♪ [eerie theme music]