[eerie music]
[sobs and whimpers]
[g*ns fire]
[faint screams]
[rapid heartbeats]
[expl*si*n]
[g*ns fire]
[patient screams]
[rapid breathing]
[patient screams]
[Dr. Death chuckles]
[patient screams]
[rapid heartbeat]
[patient gasps]
[eerie music]
[birds chirp]
[eerie music]
[engine rumbles]
[eerie music]
[gurney rattles]
- Flynn, pay attention.
- April, welcome.
You certainly picked
quite a day to start work.
One of our residents
passed away last night.
- I'm sorry to hear that.
What happened?
- Heart att*ck.
Unfortunately, that means
everything I had planned
to ease you into your first day
will have to get pushed.
- I'm, I'm good at
jumping in fee first.
- Then I guess I hired the
right person, follow me.
[eerie music]
[footsteps echo]
I have to go deal with a few
things regarding Mr. Cuda.
I left your scrubs for
you in your locker.
Why don't you go get changed,
and then you can help Ryan with
Mr. Cuda's things upstairs.
[whispers] Today
of all days, Max.
[birds squawk]
- Lost, newbie?
April, right?
I'm Flynn, glad to
have you on board.
We've been understaffed
for a while,
so it's nice to
have a fresh face.
- I need to change.
Where do I do that?
- Down that way
is the staff area.
You'll find everything you need.
- Okay.
- Well, almost everything.
- Thanks.
[birds squawk]
- Let me know if
you need any help.
[locker rattles]
[eerie music]
[footsteps echo]
[knock on wall]
- Hi, I'm April.
Miss Valdez told me to
come help you with, um,
the guy who passed away's stuff.
You're Ryan, right?
- Max.
- I'm so sorry,
- Oh,
- I swear she said your,
- No,
- Name was Ryan.
- Yes, my name is Ryan.
The man who d*ed is, was, Max.
This is him.
[somber music]
- Very distinguished looking.
[both chuckle]
- Yeah, he had quite a life.
Definitely gonna miss
those w*r stories.
You know, you get so
used to 'em being around,
and then they're gone,
just like that.
I guess we're lucky
you showed up, huh?
[both chuckle]
Kind of refills the
void he left behind.
But we have the unfortunate
task of packing away his life.
I tried to organize it
as much as possible,
but ultimately it's an
exercise in futility.
- How so?
- Well, Max had no
living relatives.
- So then what happens
to all his stuff?
- It gets tossed or donated.
- That's so sad.
Family history is really
important, you know?
- Yeah.
Well, you could get started
on the closet over here.
- Yeah.
- That would help.
- [chuckles] Okay.
[door squeaks]
- Oh, just so you know,
Max held onto a lot of stuff.
- Yeah, I can see that.
[both chuckle]
Good luck.
- Oh, thank you.
- It was April, right?
- Yes.
- Nice to meet you, April.
- You too.
- Okay.
[playful music]
[suspenseful music]
[knock on door]
- You find the old
man's p*rn stash yet?
[chest scrapes]
What do you have there?
This is exactly why
I wanted to do this,
and I have to be stuck on
corpse duty with Weirdo Warren.
Let's have a look.
Looks like new girls
getting greedy already.
- Don't you have anything
better to do, Flynn?
I think Miss Beaumont
needs help with her AC.
- Better than digging
for buried treasure?
Yeah, right.
Oh, it's like Christmas
when these old farts die.
Never know what
you're gonna find.
- It's locked, there's no key.
[suspenseful music]
What is his deal?
- He's, uh, not
exactly a charmer, if
you know what I mean.
- How does a guy like
that get a job here?
- You familiar with
the term nepotism?
- Oh, gotcha.
[footsteps echo]
[hammer taps]
- You serious?
- Hey.
[chains rattle]
- See, just like Christmas.
[ominous music]
What the hell is this?
[chest creaks]
Oh man, this is k*ller.
[suspenseful music]
- Well, April, it looks like
you had an eventful morning,
a real trial by fire
for your first day.
Obviously this was unexpected.
Generally, I like to
ease the new staff in,
but these things,
well, they happen.
Says here, you're
from California,
looking for a fresh start.
- Looking.
- Fair enough, that's fine.
Carmen, please send
Jennifer to my office.
Thank you.
[phone clicks]
Now typically the staff consist
of five rotating caregivers,
but right now it's
just Jennifer, Ryan,
Flynn, and now you.
So I'm going to have
all four of you here
pretty much at the same time,
while you acclimate to things
and we readjust the schedule.
- Sounds good to me.
[eerie music]
- Excellent.
[knock on door]
Jennifer, have you had
a chance to meet April,
she's the newest member
of our Shady Oaks family.
- Hi doll.
- Jennifer will give
you a tour of the place
and introduce you
to the residents.
If you have any questions,
our doors are always open.
Welcome aboard.
- Thank you.
- Let's go.
[birds chirp]
So Ryan told me, you and
Flynn really hit it off.
- You could say that.
[both laugh]
- Yeah, He's a real
piece of work, that one.
Don't sweat it.
He acts all alpha,
but he's about as scary
as a neutered puppy.
[April laughs]
[knocks on door]
Hey, Syd!
[playful music]
He's a little hard of hearing.
- Oh.
- Hey, Syd.
I wanted to introduce
you to the new girl.
This is April.
She's starting today.
He's a little hard of hearing.
You have to talk
up a little louder.
- You said April.
- Yes.
- Hello.
- What's your handicap?
- April.
- 'Round 18. [chuckles]
Give or take the day.
Damn shame about Max.
- Are you going to
the memorial service?
It's after dinner.
Okay, we'll see you there, Syd.
- Bye.
- Damn it.
- Next up is Gladys.
[knock on door]
[suspenseful music]
How's the new one
coming, Gladys?
- Just finishing
some final touches.
- Can I take a look?
- Of course.
- April's starting today.
- Oh, I know.
I made this for her.
Not a bad likeness.
I thought you'd
be taller though.
- Gladys claims she's psychic.
- And Jennifer claims
she's a caregiver.
- We'll agree to disagree.
All right, Gladys, later.
- Nice to meet you.
[eerie music]
[footsteps echo]
- How did she know
what I looked like?
- Beats me, maybe she
really is psychic.
Then again, none of her
paintings have faces,
so she probably just got lucky.
Artists, am I right?
Come on, doll, more to see.
[playful music]
- Oh so a little
history on Rufus,
the man has a case
of frisky hands.
Now I don't mind it so much.
He's just a rich old
man who's lonely.
But if you show him even just
a little bit of attention,
he can be quite generous in
showing his appreciation,
if you know what I mean.
But if that's not your thing,
you're gonna wanna
watch your ass,
or you're gonna get pinched.
- Oh.
[knocks on door]
- [Jennifer] Oh Rufus.
- Oh, Jennifer, you're looking
mighty fine today, mighty fine.
- And who do we have here?
- This is April.
She's starting today.
- Well, it appears our
dearly departed Maximilian
has sent us an angel to
brighten this sad day.
[all chuckle]
[playful music]
Rufus Coleman, very
nice to meet you.
- So nice to meet
you, Mr. Coleman.
- Oh, no, no, no, no.
Please, Rufus.
- All right, you old smoothie.
I'm giving April the tour,
not ringing the dinner bell.
- Very well then.
Don't let me interrupt.
- Jennifer.
Will I be seeing
you later tonight?
[door clicks]
- Last but not least, Miss
Belmont, just so you know,
she recently had a stroke,
so she can't speak.
Also, she's a total klepto.
If you're missing anything,
it's probably in here.
She doesn't mean anything by it.
She just doesn't know
where she is half the time.
She wanders.
[dramatic musical score]
[Dorothy whimpers]
What?
- How'd this get here?
- Is that thing yours?
- Well, no, it was Mr. Cudo's,
but Flynn took it.
- Dorothy, you've
gotta stop this.
[Dorothy moans]
You know how Flynn gets,
when people take his stuff.
Now I've gotta get
this back to him
before he realize it's missing.
He gets really when
people take his...
- Stolen property?
- Yeah.
- It was really
great to meet you.
I'm April.
[playful music]
[suspenseful music]
- Having served his
country in World w*r II,
and as a public defender,
and family man in
his later years,
Max led an illustrious life.
And even though
we will miss him,
we should feel blessed
that we were able
to spend quality time with him
at the end of his
long life's journey.
- Thank you, Carmen.
- And special thanks to Gladys
for painting these
beautiful paintings.
Would anyone else like to
say something about Max?
Sydney?
- Well, it's no secret that
Max was sh*t at his golf game,
but he was a pleasure to have
a drink and a laugh with.
[chuckles]
[ominous music]
He used to regale me
with the craziest stories
about the time he was in
Germany during the w*r.
I dunno if he drunk
when he was telling me,
or drunk or high
when it happened,
but he'd tell me about
these little creatures.
- I thought you brought
the puppet back to Flynn.
- What are you talking about?
- Well, it has been a long day.
I, I think at best, if everybody
retires to their rooms,
Thank you all for being a
part of this celebration,
and for sharing your stories,
and for being a part of
this wonderful experience
where we pay our respects
to our dear friend, Max.
[ominous music]
- [Ryan] So must have been cool
living out in California, huh?
- It was interesting.
- What's interesting?
- What is with you
and that damned doll?
It is so creepy.
- One, something that's old
and rare is always valuable.
And two, it's a
puppet, not a doll.
- Whatever, it's creepy.
- Don't you listen
to that nasty woman.
You're not creepy.
You're a gold
mine, yes, you are.
- Anyway, I always dreamt
of going out there,
maybe meeting some
rich, famous actor.
- Yeah, emphasis on rich, right?
- Shouldn't you be doing rounds?
- Shouldn't you be doing Rufus?
Show me where the
bad man touched you.
- [Ryan] Dude.
[Jennifer sighs]
- Or to save some time,
show me where he hasn't
touched you, right?
- Can you seriously
just f*ck off?
[Flynn thumps]
[playful music]
- Good job, Jenny.
- [Ryan] Just go do
your rounds, Flynn.
- Take that stupid
doll with you.
- Okay, ha ha.
Which one of you fucks took my-
- Mr. Lambert?
Our residents are
waiting for you.
Change your scrubs first.
[Flynn sighs]
[footsteps echo]
[eerie music]
[unseen creature chuckles]
[rapid breathing and footsteps]
[machine assisted breathing]
[unseen creature pants]
[door creaks]
[door clicks]
[ominous music]
[door creaks]
[rapid breathing and footsteps]
[Dr. Death chuckles]
- So why here of all places?
Most people want to leave
this city, not come to it.
- Ain't that the truth.
- I, I actually came
here looking for someone.
- This suddenly got a
whole lot more interesting.
A lost love?
- A lost family member.
[ominous music]
- If you're looking to get lost,
I can't think of a better
place to do it than here.
[machine hisses]
[Dorothy gasps]
[machine beeps]
[Dorothy gasps]
[beeping speeds up]
[Dr. Death chuckles]
- So, when you mean lost,
where they running away or...
- [Flynn] Everyone, come quick.
[suspenseful music]
- [Jennifer] What
the hell did you do?
- I didn't do sh*t.
I found her like this.
- Move!
She's not breathing.
Jenny, get the crash cart.
- What happened?
- Ryan, Ryan.
Ryan, you need to stop.
- What, why?
- She has a DNR.
We are required to stop.
[floor creaks]
[suspenseful music]
- She must have torn it free.
- [Jennifer] That's not
supposed to be able to happen.
- She probably did it
when she went to go
steal my puppet again.
- What's wrong with you?
She's dead.
- Everyone calm down.
I better call Warren to
come and collect her.
[footsteps echo]
[suspenseful music]
[crickets chirp]
[zipper zips]
[gurney rattles]
[suspenseful music]
[footsteps echo]
- What was that?
[pen scratches]
[zipper zips]
[footsteps echo]
[suspenseful music]
- What the...
[Dr. Death grunts]
[Warren screams]
[Warren pants]
[suspenseful music]
[Dr. Death chuckles]
[screams] What the f*ck?
[Warren screams]
[Dr. Death chuckles]
[bone saw whirs]
[blood splatters]
[Warren screams]
[ominous music]
[birds chirp]
[engine rumbles]
[door clicks]
- Hello?
- It seems like...
- Yes, how can I help you?
- Yeah, I'm Dorothy
Beaumont's granddaughter.
I have this dress for her.
- Yes, of course.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
[phone rings]
Actually, could you
do me a huge favor
and just take it
down to Mr. Abbott?
- Uh, I don't.
- It's just right
down there, Sweetie.
Luther, could you show her?
Mr. Abbott should be
there, but, but if not,
just put it in the closet.
[phone rings]
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
[phone rings]
- Just, just around the corner.
It's gonna be the first
door on your left.
I'd show you,
but it's a busy day and
death waits on no one.
[suspenseful music]
- Hello?
Mr. Abbott?
[suspenseful music]
[unknown item thumps]
[suspenseful music]
[door creaks]
[dramatic musical score]
[granddaughter screams]
[ominous music]
[thunder cracks]
- How's Syd doin'?
- He's calm now.
Took three stiff bourbons.
- Did you hear about what
happened to Mr. Abbott?
- No, what about him?
- He's dead.
- Oh my God, seriously?
- They found him in
the funeral home.
He was like mutilated
or something.
Like, who would wanna
do that to Mr. Abbott?
I mean, sure, he
was a little weird.
But all these deaths,
it's like there's some bad
mojo in the air or something.
- I guess so.
- Speaking of mojo, Gladys
is feeling a little jittery.
So I was gonna bring her some
warm milk to help her sleep.
I don't suppose you can
go check in on Rufus?
I'm sure he'll be on his
best behavior for you.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I can go check on him.
- You're a doll, doll.
[thunder rumbles]
[suspenseful music]
- Poor Miss Beaumont.
I mean, it's just so tragic.
Makes one realize how moments
you have left to seize.
- I unfortunately didn't get
the chance to really know her.
[thunder rumbles]
- What was that?
- What?
- Out there.
- I'll go check it out.
[suspenseful music]
- Me too. [chuckles]
[suspenseful music]
[thunder crashes]
[April screams]
[dramatic musical score]
- [Director] We lost one
of our residents today.
- The man who d*ed was Max.
[Max screams]
- Used to talk about all
these little creatures.
- [Ryan] We have
the unfortunate task
of packing away his life.
- What the hell is this thing?
- Dorothy, what?
What's wrong?
- I thought you brought
the puppet back to Flynn.
- What are you talking about?
- She must have torn it free.
- [Flynn] She probably did it
when she went to go
steal my puppet again.
- Did you hear about what
happened to Mr. Abbott?
He's dead.
[Warren screams]
[granddaughter screams]
[thunder crashes]
- It's okay, you're safe.
- What happened?
Where is she?
- Rufus said you fainted.
- Do you remember
anything of what happened?
You can tell us.
- You're not going
to believe me.
- Why wouldn't we believe you?
- Because it's crazy.
It was Miss Beaumont.
- What do you mean
it was Miss Beaumont?
- I saw her outside the window.
- Well, clearly
that's not possible.
Miss Beaumont is dead.
- I know what I saw.
- April, I'm not doubting
that you saw something,
but Miss Beaumont...
- Clearly she's not crazy.
Let's just think about
this for a second.
- The storm was pretty
intense last night.
The thunder and the lightning.
Maybe you just thought you
saw Miss Beaumont, right?
- Yeah.
- What about Miss Beaumont?
- April swears she
saw Miss Beaumont
outside of Rufus's
window last night.
What?
- I just got off the
phone with the police.
- Ms. Beaumont's body
is missing from morgue.
[dramatic musical score]
[Syd coughs]
[suspenseful music]
[indistinct voices on TV]
[paintbrush scratches]
[paintbrush clatters]
[pats legs]
[engine rumbles]
[door clicks]
- So April.
April, come on in.
Hop in the Chevy.
Go grab a drink.
[suspenseful music]
[footsteps echo]
[door creaks]
[dramatic musical score]
- Holy sh*t!
Miss Beaumont?
What the f*ck?
[dramatic music]
[boxes clatter]
Seriously, what the f*ck?
[boxes scatter]
No, no, no, no.
I, I saw your body.
I carried you out.
What the hell?
[suspenseful music]
Stop stealing my stuff,
you crazy dead bitch!
[neck creaks]
What the f*ck!
[rapid footsteps]
[suspenseful music]
[tool thumps]
[Flynn groans]
[blood splatters]
[repeated thwacks]
[suspenseful music]
- Been pretty quiet today, huh?
- Yeah, so far.
All the residents seem
pretty uneasy though.
- They're not the only ones.
- What's up?
- Look, I know I'm new here,
and you know everyone
way better than I do,
but I can't shake the feeling
that Flynn might
have something to do
with Miss Beaumont's death.
- Flynn?
I mean, Flynn is a lot of
things, but he's not a m*rder*r.
- Her oxygen tube, it looked
like it was yanked out.
- Yeah, probably
by Miss Beaumont.
- She was in her bed
when we found her.
- Well...
No, no way.
Flynn wouldn't do that.
Why would he?
- That doll.
You heard him, he's
convinced it's valuable.
- That stupid skull thing?
- People do crazy stuff
when money's involved,
especially large sums of money
if that thing is as
valuable as he says.
Ryan, weird things
have been happening
ever since Flynn
laid eyes on it.
First, Miss Beaumont
and, and then Warren.
- All right, what do
you want me to do?
[suspenseful music]
[lock rattles]
If we do this he's gonna know.
- Well, if the doll's inside,
then wouldn't that at least
make him a person of interest?
- Uh, puppet, and I still
say it's a stretch. [sighs]
And if it's not inside?
- Then he's probably
not the k*ller,
and I buy him a new lock.
- Ah, the things I
do for pretty women.
[lock snaps]
Ladies first.
- Not only handsome,
but a gentleman too.
[whispers] Okay.
- [Ryan] Whoa.
- [April] Okay.
- He's definitely gonna k*ll us.
Nothing here but his spare keys.
[playful music]
[ominous music]
- [On TV] Jesus,
what was that thing?
- [indistinct] come to
reclaim his heritage.
- [On TV] I want the police
to look into him too.
[suspenseful music]
[thunder rumbles]
- [Rufus] Well, aren't
you a sight for sore eyes?
- [Jennifer] Well,
I came to check in
on my favorite resident.
- Truth is I'm a
little freaked out.
- Well, that's why I'm here.
These'll calm your
nerves in no time.
- Well, I was really
hoping you would offer me
something more to
alleviate my anxiety.
- I'll see what I've
got in my cart for that.
[thunder rumbles]
You think I'm just
gonna give this away?
- I would never think
of such a thing.
Am I getting closer?
- A little closer.
[thunder rumbles]
- I can't think of a better way
to spend my children's
inheritance.
- Do you really think you're
ready for this, big man?
- The spirit's willing,
but I'm not the
man I used to be.
I, I could use a
little assistance.
- Don't you worry one
little bit, Rufus.
I got just what we need.
Now, it's gonna take a
little bit to kick in.
[pills rattle]
So I'll be back in
about a half an hour.
Remember, it's
our little secret.
[door clicks]
[thunder crashes]
God!
- You didn't by any chance see
Flynn's puppet in Mr.
Coleman's room, did you?
- You mean that
creepy doll thing?
No.
- [Ryan] Well, have you
seen it at all today?
- Why don't you ask Flynn?
I saw his car here when I
was checking in on Gladys.
He's here somewhere.
- [April] Let's go.
[thunder crashes]
- Things are getting
really weird around here.
[mug rattles]
[footsteps echo]
- Everything copacetic?
- As well as can be expected.
Jennifer just did the rounds,
and it seems like
everyone's at least
settled in for the evening.
- Good.
Well, I'm heading
back to my office
to finalize some paperwork.
Here's hoping things
stay quiet around here
for the rest of this evening.
[thunder rumbles]
[glass shatters]
[ominous music]
- Who's down there?
[thunder rumbles]
[ominous music]
[thunder rumbles]
[footsteps echo]
[dramatic musical score]
Who is that?
[ominous music]
[curtains rattle]
[dramatic musical score]
[thunder rumbles]
[ominous music]
[Carmen yelps]
[Carmen screams]
[Dr. Death chuckles]
[door slams]
- You see anything?
- [April] Nothing, it's
absolutely spotless.
Somehow.
- Oh, great.
Clearly the sign of a
deranged serial k*ller.
- [April] You could
help, you know,
probably go a lot faster.
- I thought I was supposed
to keep lookout for Flynn.
- [April] Multitask.
- Wait, are you seriously
trying to get us caught?
[keys rattle]
- Oh, my God!
- Oh, my God!
Oh, my God, Flynn!
Flynn, hey, who did this to you?
- The f*cking puppet.
[thunder rumbles]
- Hello again, Mr. Coleman.
[door clicks]
I believe you ordered something
extra special tonight.
Oh, it's peek a
boo game tonight.
Peek a boo!
[thunder rumbles]
Rufus, again?
Well, here's hoping you
have pleasant dreams.
Jesus Christ.
Looks like not all
of you's asleep.
You don't mind if I take a
little peek, right, doll?
I mean, I might as well
get your money's worth.
Oh my God, Rufus?
[Dr. Death growls]
[Jennifer screams]
[dramatic music]
[dramatic musical score]
[thunder crashes]
[Jennifer gasps]
[thunder rumbles]
[suspenseful music]
[thunder crashes]
[door creaks]
[suspenseful music]
[indistinct speech on TV]
[golf club thwacks]
- Dr. Lantmen?
- Carmen?
[rapid knocking]
- Help me, I'm in
here! [indistinct]
- It's stuck.
Hang on, hang on!
- Mrs. Beaumont's
body is down there.
- Flynn's dead too.
He was stuffed inside
the trunk of his car.
- Where's Dr. Lantmen?
- In his office.
[door clicks]
I'll go to Dr. Lantmen
and call the cops.
You two, find Jennifer and
check on the residents.
- You check on Rufus, I'll
check on Gladys and Syd.
- Dr. Lantmen!
[ominous music]
Oh my God.
Dr. Lantmen?
[Carmen gasps]
[thunder rumbles]
[Carmen struggles and screams]
[ominous music]
- Rufus?
[dramatic musical score]
[whispers] Holy sh*t.
[knock on door]
- [April] Syd,
Syd I'm coming in.
[dramatic music]
Oh my...
[thunder rumbles]
[April screams]
They're all dead.
- We have to get out of here.
[suspenseful music]
[footsteps echo]
[thunder rumbles]
Oh my God.
- Dr. Lantmen?
- Go!
[dramatic music]
Ryan!
[dramatic music]
[machine beeps]
[charge builds]
[dramatic music]
Clear!
[electricity crackles]
[thunder rumbles]
You okay?
Ryan.
- I'm good.
- Is he dead?
Be careful.
[heart beats]
[scalpel stabs]
Ryan?
[Ryan groans]
Ryan!
[dramatic musical score]
[squelch]
[Dr. Death chuckles]
[ominous music]
[footsteps echo]
No!
[Dr. Death chuckles]
Stop.
Don't.
[Dr. Death chuckles]
No, I said stop!
[suspenseful music]
I've been searching for
you for a long time.
[thunder rumbles]
I'm your great,
great granddaughter.
I'm April Duval.
[thunder rumbles]
[suspenseful music]
We're family.
[thunder rumbles]
- It says here you
are from California.
Looking for a fresh start.
- Looking.
- Let's have a look.
Looks like new girls
getting greedy already.
- How'd this get here?
- So why here, of all places?
Most people want to leave
this city not come to it.
- I actually came here
looking for someone.
- A lost love?
- A lost family member.
Family history is
really important.
I came here for you.
I wanna help you.
[Dr. Death chuckles]
I'm gonna help you
find your friends.
[ominous music]
[thunder rumbles]
[playful music]
Puppet Master: Doktor Death (2022)
Moderator: Maskath3