831 - August 31, 1969

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[ eerie music ]

NARRATOR: When night falls again

over the Great House at Collinwood,

a full moon will rise in the sky.

Knowing this, Quentin Collins has lived

through a day of inner torment.

In desperation, he has called on a gypsy to help him

for he believes that his own death

may be the only means of escape

from the terrible curse with which he must live.

[ chains clanking ]

All right, go to my desk, top right-hand drawer.

Go on, Magda.

[ wooden rattle ]

Well, don't just stare at it, pick it up.

[ ominous music ]

What-- What is this for?

It contains six silver b*ll*ts.

I can't escape from here tonight.

If I break away, I want you to sh**t me through the heart.

Now you promise me you'll do that.

[ ominous music ]

Yes, yes, I promise.

[ door opens ]

Quentin, I must speak with you.

QUENTIN: Get out of here, Trask, get out.

[ ominous music ]

No, I think I'd better stay.

Magda, get him outta here.

MAGDA: Let's go, oh, no.

[ ominous music ]

[ g*n chamber clicks ]

I won't ask you why this g*n

contains silver b*ll*ts

or why you've manacled yourself.

I think I'll just wait

and see the answers for myself

when the moon rises.

[ dramatic music ]

[ waves crashing ]

[ theme music playing ]

[ ominous music ]

Incredible.

The two most loquacious people I know...

utterly speechless.

We-we both got to get out of here, Trask.

Only one of us is leaving, Magda.

- You. - Now listen--

You're going to have to get used to doing

what I tell you, Magda.

Your involvement with this man-beast

has placed you completely at my mercy.

I intend to deal with you right after I attend to him.

What are you gonna do to him?

To him or to you?

Both.

I am going to dispose off Quentin altogether.

I haven't decided your fate yet.

Go to Charity's room and stay with her

until I send for you.

QUENTIN: You'd better do as he says, Magda.

[ dramatic music ]

[ Magda yells ]

Go.

[ dramatic music ]

Imagine what this is going to look like

in the newspapers, Quentin.

One of the staid and proper Collins,

a creature of the supernatural,

a maniacal m*rder*r.

I can hardly wait to see the look on Edward's face.

If you don't get out of here, Trask,

you won't ever get to break your story to the newspapers.

And why not?

If you stay here while the transformation takes place,

I'll k*ll you.

[ dramatic music ]

Thanks for the warning, Quentin.

[ chains rattling ]

You still have nearly an hour before the moon rises.

That gives me plenty of time to take you into the police.

They're going to know the whole story soon anyway.

We might as well let them watch the transformation.

[ laughter ]

You're enjoying yourself, aren't you, Trask?

But you know...

you've forgotten one important detail.

And what is that?

If you take me to the police,

there's going to be a double scandal,

and you're going to be in it up to your neck.

Oh, well, I see you don't have to dust off your memory.

You still have that piece of paper?

With your signature on it.

A confession to the m*rder of your wife.

That paper is a fake, Quentin, and you know it.

I know it and you know it.

But the police?

Well, well, well.

[ laughter ]

You don't know about them.

You know what they say, they tend to believe

everything in writing.

Where is that confession?

Don't ask such a stupid question.

Where is it, Quentin? I want it.

[ chuckles ] You want it? Go and look for it.

Tell me where it is or I'll k*ll you here and now.

Oh, no, you won't.

If I die now, the curse is ended

and the transformation won't take place.

I don't believe that.

sh**t me...

and find out.

[ dramatic music ]

- Turn around. - What for?

Just turn around.

[ dramatic music ]

[ p*stol thudding against Quentin's back ]

[ papers crackling ]

[ papers crackling ]

[ dramatic music ]

[ door opens ]

Oh, Angelique, come quick.

What is it, what's happened?

Everything.

[ door closing ]

Trask, he knows all about Quentin.

What?

Yes, you've got to do something quick

before he takes him to the police.

Where is Trask now?

He's in Quentin's room right now

and he's got the g*n with the silver b*ll*ts in it.

All right.

Now, Magda, you must try to keep calm.

Oh, but I can't, it's gonna be dark soon.

I'll take care of Trask, don't worry about that.

Now just come with me.

[ door opening ]

[ ethereal music ]

[ footsteps ]

[ keys clanking ]

[ cell door opening ]

[ cell door slamming shut ]

[ keys clanking in lock ]

The stalemate has ended, Quentin.

I have that piece of paper now.

Why'd you bring me down here?

Why didn't you just take me straight to the police?

I may not have time now before the moon rises

to get you into Collinwood.

I will witness the transformation myself

and then bring the police here

to see you in your other form.

You're as good as dead right now, Quentin.

[ ominous music ]

[ dramatic music ]

Magda, come quickly, there's no one here.

Oh, well, maybe he took him to the police.

We'll know about that soon enough.

Do you know where Trask's room is?

Yeah.

Well, go and get me something of his.

Something that belongs to him,

some close personal possession,

and hurry.

[ dramatic music ]

[ ethereal music ]

Jewel of antiquity,

dispatch your powers of reflection.

Through these flames,

bring me an image of those I seek.

Show me where they are

at this moment.

[ ethereal music ]

[ door opens ]

Is this all right?

It's the first thing I found when I went into his room.

Yes, his reading glasses.

That will do very well.

Tell me, do you know where Quentin is?

They have him, Trask has him,

in the basement cell

and we've very little time.

Leave the room now, Magda.

Why, what you gonna do?

Leave the room!

[ ethereal music ]

Mr. Trask...

you will hear my voice,

but only in your mind

for I am going to enter your mind

and you will not be able to resist me.

Your will-power will crumble before my commands

and your mind and your thoughts

will be under my control.

You will do what I tell you to do.

[ ethereal music ]

Another half hour, Quentin.

Only more minutes.

[ ethereal music ]

ANGELIQUE:Now, Mr. Trask, I am taking control now.

Your mind belongs to me.

You must accept that.

There are no other choices open to you.

You will lift up the p*stol, Mr. Trask,

[ ethereal music ]

and you will take the p*stol to the drawing room.

Trask, what are you doing?

ANGELIQUE:When you get to the drawing room,

you will know what to do.

Trask, where are you going?

Answer me.

[ ethereal music ]

[ clock chiming ]

[ ethereal music ]

ANGELIQUE:Tonight...

there will be another full moon.

I can no longer

bear the thought

of changing into the animal

and spilling more blood.

I must take...

my own life.

It is the only escape for me.

[ door opens and closes ]

[ ethereal music ]

[ p*stol thudding in drawer ]

Ah, my dear Mr. Trask.

Good evening to you, sir.

Good evening.

Do you know where I might find Quentin Collins?

I have not seen him.

How curious.

I was certain you'd know where he was.

I do not.

Charles Tate has just finished this portrait of Quentin.

I consider it a most extraordinary likeness.

Let me show it to you.

Talented man, Tate, don't you think, Mr. uh... Mr. Trask?

Mr. Trask?

Oh, someone has decided to prevent you

from pursuing your duties.

I won't have that, Mr. Trask.

You must come within reach of your triumph

but only within reach.

The ultimate triumph for tonight will be mine,

and I shall have it.

[ dramatic music ]

- MAGDA: Oh. - Magda...

Come here.

- Where is she? - Who?

- Angelique. - I-I-I ain't seen her.

You can stop lying to me.

You know where she is and what she's doing.

No, no, I don't know, I swear.

[ screams ]

I'll tear your gypsy heart out

before I'll ask again.

[ gasping ]

Upstairs in Quentin's room.

[ thuds to floor ]

[ dramatic music ]

ANGELIQUE: The p*stol, Mr. Trask.

Take the p*stol in your hand,

[ ethereal music ]

and raise it to your temple.

[ dramatic music ]

[ ethereal music ]

At the count of three, Mr. Trask,

you will pull the trigger.

One...

- Two... - [ door opens ]

You live dangerously for one so lovely, my dear.

What are you doing here?

I tolerated your interference once before,

I cannot tolerate it again.

Tonight is far too important to me.

As it is to me.

Do you know what will happen to Quentin

if Trask is not stopped.

Yes, I do.

And you want it to happen?

Yes.

Well, I do not.

I will not allow Quentin to be sacrificed.

You will do just what I tell you to do.

[ Angelique gasps ]

[ dramatic music ]

[ necklace crushing ]

So much for your petty black magic.

Now Mr. Trask can resume his duties.

I will not--

I admire your spirit and temper, my dear.

Don't think I dislike you.

Quite the contrary.

The fact is I find you most appealing.

Now, while Mr. Trask recovers his wits,

let me show you something.

[ dramatic music ]

Don't you find it magnificent?

[ laughs ] Oh, my dear Angelique,

you mustn't be too angry with me.

I do assure you everything will turn out for the best.

What is meant to be, must be.

And now, my dear, I think you should come with me.

I don't want to let you out of my sight

until after the moon has risen.

But it will be my night, you see.

Oh, yes, indeed.

[ laughter ]

My night.

[ door opens ]

[ ominous music ]

Magda, what's happening?

Oh, Angelique... she was trying to help you,

but Petofi found out about it and he stopped her.

TRASK: Gypsy.

We've got to get you out of here.

Gypsy, gypsy, get away from that door

unless you want to go in there with your friend

and get a really good view of what's going to happen.

No.

Well, then get out of here, and stay out!

[ dramatic music ]

It almost worked, Quentin.

But whatever was happening could not stand up to one

who has the almighty on his side.

There is no help for you now, Quentin,

and there never will be.

[ dramatic music ]

In exactly one minute,

the moon will begin to rise,

and I will be witness to the fact

that the transformation took place in my presence,

and then the whole world will know...

what your secret is.

[ ominous music ]

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