Cinderella's Revenge (2024)

[bunniefuu]

["Cinderella Snapped"

by Jax plays]

Once upon a time

there was a princess.

Waiting for a boy to

give back her shoe.

Suck it in, suck it in.

Be a wife in a blue dress.

The prettiest piece of

property the land ever knew.

She waited and she waited

for the guy to show.

But she didn't know

that after midnight

he was busy

in her stepsister's bed.

So Cinderelly said--

plot twist.

I don't need no Prince

to save me,

I'm a g*dd*mn C.E.O.

Don't call me baby,

equal pay me

Snow White said,

"You tried to kiss her, "

"so I'll just buy

a new glass slipper "

"and burn your castle down."

And kids that's how

Cinderella snapped.

[ominous orchestra]





-[horses neighing]

-[horsemen shouting]

Uh! Oh. Uh.

[grunts]

[horsemen shouting]

[horses neighing]



[horses neighing]

Katherine? Is that you?

Katherine.

We need to leave now.

Something terrible has happened.

What has happened?

The king has placed a

bounty upon my head.

What did you do?

I've done nothing.

The king is mistaken.

He thinks

I've stolen his jewels.

Oh dear.

That doesn't sound good.

[horses galloping]

We need to leave immediately.

The king's men

are almost upon us.

Upon you, Arthur.

They're almost upon you.

[ominous orchestra]

Uh!

Uh! Ah!

Ah!

Hold him up.

[grunts]

Why are you doing this?

I like jewels.

Silence him.

[grunts]

Uh! Uh!

[grunts]

[grunts]

ARTHUR: Katherine. Please.

No!

[bird wings flapping]

[blood spurting]

For your troubles,

gentlemen.

[coins clank]

And your unerring silence.

And the bounty's yours.

Oh, you are a saint lady.

ROBERTS: Much obliged.

Some people say I'm too kind.

Gather his head, Roberts.



[birds chirping]

What is it, Mother?

Stepmother.

I have some distressing news,

my dear.

Your father's been

caught stealing.

Stealing?

[scoffs]

He would never.

I know. I didn't believe it

to be true either.

-But the king's men.

-The king's men?

Yes, it gets worse.

It was the king himself,

he was stealing from.

Some precious Persian gems,

apparently.

The king's men, they...

they ex*cuted him.

[ominous]

[sighing]

[cries]

They wanted to take you too,

as his only daughter.

They suspected that it was you

he was stealing the jewels for.

Me--

then I must go and

speak to the king.

[gasps]

[sighs]

Hush child.

I convinced them

to leave you be,

on the condition

that you stay with me.

I understand.

Don't you think it's better

that you stay in my home

where I can keep

a close eye on you?

Or would you rather

I let those ruffians

take your virtue

in the hay barn next to

your dearly departed

father's severed head?

[cries]

I thought not.

Here.

Dry your eyes.

And I think it's only fair

that you repay my generosity

by taking on some of

the household chores.

We all must earn our keep,

of course.

[cries]

In fact, it's been a long day.

I think we could all

use some refreshment.

Perhaps you could

prepare afternoon tea

for Josephine,

Rachel, and myself?

[crying]

[suspenseful music]

[birds chirping]

[ghostly whispers]

[birds chirping]

[birds chirping]



[sniffing]

What you doing in Mother's room?

What does it look like?

Hm. Was that lip?

What, are you becoming

a church bell, Cinderella?

No, Cinderella.

Put that down.

Please don't do that.

No, no. Please, please.

-I beg you. Cinderella.

-Please put it down. Put it...

[gasps]

Oh no.

What have you done?

How could you?

What on Earth?

See for yourself, mother.

Look what this ungrateful

harpy has done.

I didn't...

I didn't do anything, I swear.

What happened, Josephine?

Oh, I just came by, Mother,

and saw this little sneak thief

digging her big conch

into your drawers.

I wasn't stealing anything,

I swear to you.

I'll think of an appropriate

punishment for you later.

Uh!

[giggling]

[crickets chirping]

[door slamming]

[door creaking]

[ominous music]





[high-pitched note]

[laughing]

JOSEPHINE: Mother decided

this would be

an appropriate punishment

for breaking her vase.

RACHEL: [laughing]

Run, Cinderella. Run.

[laughing]

Come here, you little b*tch.

[grunting]

[grunting]

Uh!

[crying]

Oh, look at you all in the mud.

Well, it's improved her smells.

[grunting]

You filthy little hedge creeper.

-[grunts]

-[laughing]

Ooo... I have an idea.

Oh, you do, Rachel.

-[laughing]

-[whimpering]

I'm going to improve your face,

Cinderella.

Don't need your eye, do you?

What do you say, dear?

-Stop.

-[grunts]

She will need both of her eyes

to do all of her chores.

Enough of this nonsense.

I want you all to go

back to the house.

Cinderella has much to do.

[grunts]

[whimpering]

[spits]

[cries]

[birds chirping]

Ooh, the stench of lavender

is strong in here.

[laughing]

Josephine, Rachel, I have news.

The prince is holding a ball.

Rumor has it he is

seeking a wife.

What?!

[laughs]

"Dear members of your

esteemed family,"

"you are cordially invited

to the annual Winter Ball"

"of his majesty, the King,

Wherein his son"

"and heir to the throne,

King James,"

"will be in attendance."

-Jamie!

-[laughing]

Okay. Come here, sister.

Whoop!

Okay. Are you ready?

Yeah. [sighs]

[grunting]

-Goodness.

-[grunts]

Good Lord, Sister,

how on Earth does one

keep these boulders held?

Just pull me in and snatch.

I'm trying.

Okay, ready, breathe in?

[gasps]

Actually,

just stop breathing altogether.

[grunts]

Oh enough.

[grunts]

I want you on best behavior

when we attend the ball.

Best behavior,

do you hear that, sister?

Yes. [sighing]

Um, how about the purple one?

The purple one.

The purple one, the purple one.

Found it. Okay, here.

Oh, ooh, uh.

[sighs]

Oh, your big head's in the way.

Your sherry.

Mother?

Stepmother.

What is it?

Well, I was...

I was wondering

whether you might permit me

to go to the Prince's ball?

[sighs]

It is late, Cinderella.

I really do not

want to beat you.

But if you ask stupid questions,

then you should expect

the proper response.

I hope you will appreciate the

leniency I'm about to give you.

Be gone.

[ruler slapping]

[sighs]

[birds chirping]

Today's the day.

Are you ready, Mother?

What do you think of this hat?

Mm...

No.

It'll do.

Oh, we shall go to the ball!

Well, let's leave.

I want some

fizz left in my champagne.

Ooh, do you think

there'll be cake?

Why are you always

thinking about cake?

I like cake.

[sighs]

[orchestra music]



[party guests chatting]



Mother, I need help.

From somebody, anybody?

Jesus, Moses, Mohammed.

Mother Mary. Anyone, please?

You see, my life is in tatters.

It's run by monsters.

A trio of harpies

who revel in my misery.

I fear I have nowhere to run,

and my family name's tarnished.

And all I wish is...

is to attend the Prince's ball.

If only to feel important

for one night.

[sighing]

[cries]

[owl hooting]

[thumping on door]

[thumping on door]

[chimes]

-Boo!

-[gasping]

[laughs]

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

Who are you?

Your fairy godmother

at your service.

[laughing]

I must have hit my head.

[laughing]

Or I'm still dreaming.

You're not dreaming, Cinderella.

You know my name?

I do.

I've heard your prayers before.

I've watched you.

And why are you here?

You wished for

something, did you not?

To go to the ball.

If that is what you wished for,

that is what you shall get.

But it's getting late.

I don't have an invite.

I don't even have a dress,

and I can't exactly go

in tattered rags.

Bit defeatist.

You didn't notice the wand?

[wand whooshes]

Or me showing up in your room,

as if by magic?

I'm all-powerful, Cinderella.

I can traverse

the fabric of time.

You want a bear skin coat

from the 12th Century?

I can get you one.

You want hammer

pants from the 1990s?

I can get those too.

Hammer pants?

Never mind.

Well, I just need a dress.

I know just the person.

[wand wooshes]

Meet Tom Ford, one of the best

designers of the 21st century.

What is it this time?

[wand wooshes]

Meet Vidal Sassoon,

the best hairstylist you can

find to sort out this situation.

This better be f*cking good.

This is Cinderella.

Oh, Cinderella.

Meet Christian Louboutin.

Again?

[speaking French]

He will design

the most incredible shoes

you've ever laid eyes on.

Christian, we need

footwear immediately.

This girl needs to go to a ball.

Wow.

Can I just say

it is an honor to meet you.

Tom will make you the most

incredible dress of the ball.

You just wait and see.

This is a f*cking tragedy.

I have the perfect

design for you.

Glass with a red bottom.

That is an emergency.

[speaking French]

Yes. Yes. And turn.

Thank you.

You have the

most wonderful figure.

Yes. Perfect.

But when I'm finished,

you will look beautiful.

-Uh-huh.

-[sighs]

[crickets chirping]

[sighing]

[music swells]

[laughing]

You look beautiful.

Fit for a prince.

You don't think it's too much?

Oh, baby, Go big or go home.

How are we gonna get there?

Some carriage?

Close your eyes.

[wand wooshing]

Now open them.

[laughing]

There's no horses.

It's electric.

Doesn't need horses.

Electric.

Who's driving?

Elon Musk, Of course.

Whenever you need a

stylish mode of transportation,

that's good for the environment,

he's your man.

Hi.

How do you like the carriage?

It's amazing.

[laughing]

Why are you doing this for me?

Don't waste time.

The magic isn't permanent.

You have until midnight

to woo this Prince.

After that, you'll return

exactly as you were.

Okay. I got it. Midnight.

All right.

Run along. You're very late.

-Okay.

-[laughs]

[melodic orchestra]

[car door closing]

[orchestra]

[horses neighing]

[party guests chatting]

[blowing horn]

Ladies and gentlemen,

His Highness, the Prince.

[shushing]

My Lords and ladies,

thank you so much for

gracing me with your presence.

Regretfully,

I must inform you all

that the king is still infirm.

[guests gasp]

I wish circumstances

to be happier,

but it seems my father doesn't

have long for this world.

[crowd sighs]

But you have all accepted me

as a king in wait.

And for that, I'm grateful.

And I hope that you can trust me

in maintaining the freedom

in this land that we love.

[crowd applauding]

And now enjoy the ball.

And I look forward

to meeting you all, in turn.

Every last one of you.

Cheers to the prince.

[crowd applauds]

-Cheers.

-MAN: Cheers.

[orchestra plays waltz]

Oh. [laughs] Pardon me.

Ooh, cheese trays.

Oh, sorry.

Good lord,

you're a common mutt.

Look at you, bleeding oinker.

[pig noises]

[party chatter]

Excuse me a moment,

Lord Rathbone.

Of course.

You beastly little swines.

Will you stop embarrassing me?

If you look like you've

put your faces in a food bag,

you will be put

outside in a stoop.

-[laughing]

-Stop.

[waltz]

So you're gonna be King soon,

right, though?

Well, hopefully not

too soon. But...

[laughing] Oh, you're...

you're so funny.

I am?

Yes.

And raucously, um, handsome.

[giggles]

Well, thank you.

And you look...

very nice this evening.

[clears throat]

Thank you.

So tell me, James,

do you like your women forward?

Well, what do you

mean by forward?

[party guests chattering]

Ah. Excuse me. I must speak with

Lord Rathbone before he leaves.



[sighs]

Uh, your Highness.

I wasn't expecting to get a

moment with you this evening.

Yes. Well, you're better company

than all the grasping

gold diggers my father

keeps trying to set me up with.

[clears throat]

The king has requested

that I introduce you to

Princess Sakura of Japan.

Her father is a

great supporter of his majesty

over the past decade.

And, also,

a personal aide to the Prince.

It's a pleasure to meet you,

Princess.

The pleasure is all mine,

Your Highness.

What a wonderful evening

you have hosted.

I appreciate the kind words.



Would you care to dance?

I would love to dance

with such a sexy prince.

[clears throat]



[melodic orchestra]

[car pulling up on gravel]



Where are the horses?

Um...

They bolted?

[car door clicking open]



[sighing]

[waltz]

[party guests chattering]



[sighs]

It isn't.

It can't be.

It is.

It's Cinderella.

You. You.

-What on Earth?

-Madame.

This woman is an imposter.

She should not be here.

But the invitation...

You scoundrel!

This is no place for you.

Even under all that,

you are still a servant.

[party guests chattering]

Young lady.

Is this true?

No.

Hogwash.

You're not a lady.

My invitation, footman.

Apologies, madam.

You may go ahead.

Thank you.

Nonsense.

This is preposterous!

-Put it..

-You put that down. Now.

-Where'd she get... [grunts]

-Rachel.

-I'm calm. I'm calm.

[waltz]

We must thrash her

severely for this.

No. Not here.

Wait.

The night is not over yet.

[party guests chattering]

[violin]







I was beginning to lose hope.

Not one person here

had caught my eye.

Some of the ladies here

are quite horrid.

[laughing]

But you...

you are bewitching.

You are dazzling.

Thank you.

[giggling]

You are quite

the charming Prince.

Permit me to see you again.

Perhaps I can

come by your manor?

I don't think I can.

Perhaps I could visit you.

Anytime.

Would you permit me

one last request?

Well, what is your last request?

A kiss.

Surely we cannot.

Not in public.

[laughing]

I only meant on

your ladyship's hand.

Oh, of course.

My apologies, Your Highness.

I'm not used to being

in such polite company.



Hmm.

You have the most

alluring smell of lavender.

[sighs]

Oh, God, is that the time?

I am sorry. I...

I really must go.

It's been lovely.

And... it's time for me to go.

Uh, surely you can

stay a little longer?

Come on, just have...

just have one more dance.

I can't, I'm sorry.

Thank you.

I promise I'll see you again.

Please, tell me your name.

I can't, I'm sorry. Goodbye.

Just stay a little longer.



[sighing]

[sighing]

[music swells]

[guests chattering]

Ah, thank you.

You two make sure

you get back before Cinderella.

-But, Mother, the ball.

-I don't care.

Make sure you get back

and shut her out all night.

She must be taught a lesson.

[laughing]

Wait, please.

[owl hooting]

You must tell me who you are.

I really cannot.

I have never felt this way

about anyone.

I've just met you.

And I feel like

I've known you my whole life.

And I, you.

Tell me I'll see you again.

[bells ringing]

You'll see me again.

But for now, I have to leave.

Well, then, I shall wait.

[bells ringing]

[kissing]

[sighs]

You'll see me again.

[bells ringing]

[owl hooting ominously]

[ominous hum]

[sighing]

[nocturnal bird sounds]

[ominous]

[knocking on door]

Open the door.

-Oh, sister. [laughs]

-Open the door!

-Hello!

-Do you hear anything?

Let me in!

-No!

-[laughing]

Let me in. Let me in!

Open the door!

-[laughing]

-[sighs]

All ladylike now,

aren't we, Cinderella?

You look like a drenched rat.

RACHEL:You don't smell like

lavender anymore, do you?

Don't think the Prince

would want you now.

So beautiful!

[mocking kissing sounds]

JOSEPHINE: Just wait

for the whipping

Mother has planned for

you in the morning.

Ooh!

[gasping and giggling]

JOSEPHINE: Bennet.

Ooh!

Yes, m'lady.

[laughing]

What are you two up to?

I was, uh...

I was just helping the Mistress

clean out her carriage.

I wager you were, Bennet.

[laughs]

Shut your filthy pie hole,

Sister.

What is it that you want?

Bennet, you are to fetch

the horse whip and take it

to the old barn at once.

Yes, m'lady.

Now.

[footsteps]

[giggling]

-[whimpering]

-[grunts]

-[panting]

-[laughing]

Well, do it.

[whimpering]

-[grunts]

-Ah! [laughing]

One down.

Nineteen more to go, wench!

[grunts]

-Oh, that was a big one.

-[laughing]

-Ah!

-Ah!

Ooh, a bit of blood.

Mother!

-[laughing]

-Ah!

JOSEPHINE:

Not around the Prince.

RACHEL: This one is for that

ugly dress you wore.

-Ah!

-Too much fun!

-[whimpering]

-Again, again, again!

More, more, more!

[whimpering]

[whip sound]

CINDERELLA: Ah!

[birds chirping]

It's the Prince's footman.

What could he want?

Oh, for goodness sake, girls.

Make yourselves

look presentable.

Well, what about her?

The Prince's footman

cannot see her.

If he recognizes

her from the ball...

Tie her up.

Ah! [grunts]

[laughs]

Come in.

Please, sit.

Tea? Coffee?

Coffee?

Good Lord, no.

That's what they drink

in the Americas.

Dreadful stuff.

Well, I'm rather partial.

I have a fascination

with the Americas.

The chocolate is divine.

-[laughing]

-Yeah.

Quite.

I shan't stay long, m'lady.

I'm here at the

behest of the Prince.

I've been traveling to meet

with a guest from his ball.

He's looking for a girl

he took a particular shine to.

Oh. Well,

you've come to the right place.

[giggling]

Very well.

We shall find out.

You see it is this.

[gentle harp]

Oh, a glass slipper.

CINDERELLA: [muffled shouts]

[clears throat] Um, well, um,

so, the slipper?

-Hm?

-This lady who

so bewitched Prince James

wore this modest slipper.

If I find the girl

whose foot fits,

I find the Prince's wife to be.

I just need to find

which estate this lady's from.

Oh, that would be me.

Nonsense.

The only shoe

a mule like you should wear

needs to be nailed in.

Shut up. You've been pumped more

times than the village well.

Ladies.

Look, one at a time.

Please.

Go ahead. Clown feet.

[sighs]

Madam, your foot's too big.

No, it's fine.

Give it a chance.

Madam. Your foot's too big.

It's fine. It'll fit right in.

Sorry, she's...

Madame, your... your...

your foot's too big.

No, it's actually fine.

It's just swollen.

Madame, your foot's too big.

It's just swollen.

It's been in heels all day.

-So give it a try.

-Madam. Your foot's too big.

-It's fine.

-Madam. Your foot's too big.

Let me do it myself!

Pardon, m'lady.

May I trouble the staff

for a glass of water?

Oh, of course.

Would you show him

to the kitchen

and get him what he needs?

-Uh!

-Certainly, ma'am.

[grunting]

Your leg is going blue.

The circulation is cut off--

give it to me. It is my turn.

Uh!

[sighing]

Idiot.

[laughs]

KATHERINE: This isn't

going to work.

[ominous]

Tight squeeze, it's fine.

It's never gonna

fit your fat feet.

Did yours fit?

Uh, perfect Mother.

[clearing throat]

Cut off your toe.

Once you're queen,

you won't need to go on foot.

[clearing throat]

Mother?

Go on.

Quickly, before he returns.

Take it.

Go on.

No, Josephine, you don't..



Quickly.

[grunts]

No, don't...

Josephine, don't do it.



[moaning]



Ah!

[gasps]

[gasps]



[whimpering]

Now the slipper.

[groans]

[whimpering]

Come on.

Click.

-[gasping]

-Just get it in.

[grunting]

I think I'm gonna be sick.

What have you done?

Remove your foot at once.

[cries]

Disgraceful.

I'll be leaving now

CINDERELLA:

[muffled] I'm in here!

I'm in here! I'm in here!

[sighs]

[grunts]

I'm in here!

Help! Ah... ah! I'm in here!

[door clicking closed]

[whimpering]

I'm in... Help!



-[slaps loudly]

-[grunts]

Learn this lesson well.

I am a lady.

You are a servant.

The Prince would never knowingly

marry a lowly wench

such as yourself.

This is a rare Persian gem.

It was gifted to the King

on the tenth anniversary

of his coronation.

It is now mine.

[necklace jangling]

I only keep you around

because you

get my whites brighter

than any servant I've known.

The latrine carries a

welcome lavender fragrance.

You've got servitude

in your blood.



But I tell you this --

The moment I tire

of your antics

is the moment

that I will hang you

in the same spot

that your stupid father died.

[whimpering]

[crickets chirping]

[sighs]

Fairy Godmother...

If you can hear me,

please come to me.

[violin]

[magical bell sound]

Oh, can you stop doing that?

Apologies, darling.

What can I do for you?

Then you don't

know what's going on?

I'm omniscient, dear.

I know everything

about my clients.

So, I'm just a

client to you then.

No, no, no.

I mean,

you're one of my favorites.

I fear that one day they're

gonna be the death of me.

Then you should

teach them a lesson.

You should punish them.

You want them to suffer, no?

I want them to suffer

just as much as I have.

Then do it.

Oh, it'll feel so good.

Cinderella's revenge.

How sweet it will be.

How... how could I

look at myself in the mirror?

How could I live with myself

if I reap my vengeance on them?

Wear this, dear.

[ghostly whispers]

Not very fetching, I know,

but it'll hide your face.

Not only from your enemies,

but from yourself too.

No, I can't.

You wooed a prince at a ball.

You can do anything.

Look over there,

that fiend, Bennet.

He's whipped you.

He's beaten you.

He'd take your virtue

given half the chance.

You want revenge

on that roustabout?

Yes.

Then take it.

-Take it now.

-[sniffs]

This way.

What's the matter, sweetie?

If your face were any longer,

they'd put a saddle

on your back and whip you.

Frankly,

that wouldn't surprise me.

What is it, dear?

It's the prince.

He's out there.

He's... he's looking for me.

He'll never find me

because of those... harpies.

I told you,

those three are pure evil.

You keep focused on your job.

Why do you push me so much?

Because I've seen it

time and time again.

The bad guys win.

This time, you can

make sure that doesn't happen.

k*ll the three witches.

Marry the Prince.

Have a bunch of babies,

and buy stock in Apple.

Trust me.

What, apples?

Never mind.

Time to get to work.

[ominous]

This mask will give you the

strength and power to k*ll those

who wish you harm.

[sighs]

[ghostly whispers]

Do what you have to do.

[owls hooting]

[sighing]

[leaves rustling]

[sniffs] [grunts]

[grunts]

[ominous]

[grunts]

[sniffs] [grunts]

[twig snapping]

[grunts]

[laughing]

Cinderella. [sighs]

[loud sting]

[ominous]

[knife unsheathing]

Oh! [grunts]

-Ah!

-Oh!

[grunting]

-Uh!

-Ah!



-[grunting]

-Ah! [grunting]

-Ah!

-Ah!

-Uh!

-Oh!

[grunts]

[spits] Uh!

-Come here.

-Ah!

-[grunts]

-Ah!

Let's see that face.

-[groaning]

-[groaning]

-You?

-[grunts]

-[panting]

[sniffing] You smell divine.

I'll have you right now.

-[grunts]

-Come here.

-Uh!

-Uh! Ah! Ah! Uh! Uh!

[arm snapping]

Ah! [grunting]

-[grunts]

-[grunts]

[choking]

[blood spilling onto ground]

[coughing]

[grunting]

[choking]

-[ghostly whispers]

-[sighing]

[owl hooting]

[sighs]

[gasps]

Your cake.

Rachel!

[laughs]

Can you pass the wine, also?

I need it

after what I've endured.

Oh, thank you.

Little bit more.

Just... a little bit.

Just a little bit more.

-Just a--

-No.

Oh, okay. [clears throat]

Thank you.

Well, this is

cause for celebration.

Cinderella's days are numbered.

-[squealing]

Yes, they are.

[sniffs]

[sighs]

[loud sting]

What are you doing?

There's somebody outside.

What you talking about?

There's nobody there.

Someone just ran

past the window.

There's nobody there.

Look,

have some cake with me.

[cake hitting the floor]

Oh.

Well, you've ruined it, you oaf.

No, because...

[sighing]

No, it's okay.

Because, look, only the

bottom is touching the floor.

So, we can eat it off the top.

We can. Come on.

Come on.

Fine.

It looks so lovely.

-I know, I made it.

-[giggles]



[chewing] [giggling]

KATHERINE: Girls!

Girls?

[licking spoon]

[footsteps walking off]

[suspenseful]

[knife slides off table]

[light rain falling]

[distant thunder]

[loud thunder]

[ominous]

[loud thunder]

[rain falling and thunder]



[loud thunder]

[whooshing]

[loud sting]

-Ah! [grunting]

-[grunting]

[coughing]

[cries] Who are you?

What do you want?

Please don't hurt me.

Take... take my mother.

Take... take my sister.

Take Cinderella.

She's young.

She's... she's innocent.

Just please, please,

please spare me.

Spare you?

You're just a

warthog with lipstick.

Cinderella?

You're Cinderella!

[punching]

[screaming]

[crunching bite]

[grunts]

[panting]

Uh! Ah! Ah!

-[grunting]

-[screaming]

-Uh!

-Ah!

[eyeballs squishing]

[screaming]

Uh! [gasping]

[knife slicing]

[blood sputtering]

[choking]

[crows cawing]

[sighs]

[sniffs] [sighs]

[violin]

[ghostly whispers]

Rachel, where are you?

We're late for the groomers.

You're to be plucked and waxed.

[knocking on door]

Secure your baldness

and hide your undercarriage.

I'm coming in, and I

do not wish to go blind, sister.

Ah!

KATHERINE: What is it?

What is this scene?

-[gasping]

-Silence!

[crying]

What on earth

are you wailing about?

Well. What is it?

What is it?!

I'm going insane, Mother.

It's staring right at you.

[screaming]

[birds chirping]

Rachel.

For goodness' sake, sister.

This prank isn't funny at all.

Rachel?

Rachel?

[ominous]

Rachel?

Rachel?

[music crescendos]

[screaming]

Thank you, Horace.

Mother!

I can't believe you're leaving.

I shan't be long.

It's about time

we had a man about the house.

Surely, the police...

Are corrupt and incompetent.

If people hear

that a house of women

can't look after themselves,

we'll be besieged

by fiends and ruffians.

I'd like your virginity

to stay intact

before you meet a suitor.

Purity is a gift.

My purity,

[clears throat] of course.

I'll be back before nightfall.

Lock all the windows and doors.

Mother, please,

please, just hurry back.

[sighs]

[ghostly whispers]

[sighs]

[violin]

[sighs]

Fairy godmother,

if you can hear me,

I'm in a bit of a quandary.

See, I have this

darkness inside me

and I shouldn't be feeding it.

And that mask

brings out the worst in me.

I can feel it watching.

Boo again.

-[mask hitting the floor]

-[sighs]

You really are quite annoying,

sometimes.

But fabulous, no?

I can't do this anymore.

Things have escalated.

Didn't expect you

to k*ll two people.

I didn't mean to.

What is funny?

Oh, well, it's just that they

sort of deserved it didn't they?

If you're gonna get revenge,

you might as well go all out.

The price I pay for revenge

outweighs the reward.

Can you not understand that?

That's not guilt you feel

in the pit of your stomach.

It's impatience.

You want this over with so you

can get on with your new life.

Best just to get them out

of the house, like c*ck.

[suspenseful]

[panting]

[grunting]

[knocking on door]

Oh!

Katherine.

To what do I owe the pleasure?

You better sober up quickly,

Hogan.

You smell like the

inside of a whiskey barrel.

[sighs]

Thank you.

It wasn't a compliment.

[smacking butt]

[panting]

[door clicking open]

It's good to see you, Katherine.

[swigging from bottle]

Just tell me,

what it is I can do for you

and your magnificent legs?

[sighs]

Your stepmother is seeking

the services of a ruthless

mercenary named Hogan.

He's nefarious, unscrupulous,

and above all,

good at what he does.

A mercenary.

She has a shady past.

You have to end this tonight.

Suspicion will soon

point to you.

Josephine already suspects.

It's them or you, sweetie pie.

I can't.

I can't put that mask on again.

Why?

Because it excites you?

Yeah, because it feels

so dirty to find it so exciting.

Then get excited.

I have a stash of batteries

for just such feelings.

Pardon me?

Oh, never mind. Um...

Okay.

I need to think about this.

So just... just leave me.

Hm.

[sniffs] [sighs]

Interesting.

How so?

Oh, the uh....

cuts are deep.

Given the, uh,

size of the weapon,

and the depths of this

cut across the neck here.

m*rder*r was strong.

I'd wager, a man.

Oh, for goodness sake,

I could've told you that.

Women don't m*rder.

No.

Just hire a man to do it.

[laughs]

Hold your tongue.

The only thing

I'd like to do with my tongue,

is stick it deep inside you.

[grunting]

[zipper unzipping]

Well, Katherine,

for old time's sake.

I could squeeze harder,

you know.

Would you like

to test my limits?

More than these could take,

I'd bet.

[grunts]

No doubt.

[panting]

-Do your job.

-[grunts]

Earn your money,

then leave.

[sighing]

[ominous]

HOGAN: [clears throat]

[music swells]

You are my last hope, Josephine.

Once the prince has forgotten

about the glass slipper,

he'll be on the lookout.

I'm going to invest in you.

Etiquette classes for starters.

I mean, we need to work

on your posture, your grace,

and most certainly

your table manners.

What is wrong with

my table manners?

Look, I have magnificent thighs

and childbearing hips.

That should be enough

for his Majesty, Mother.

We shall see.

Mother, are...

are you upset about Rachel?

Of course.

It's just...

What? I'm not weeping

and wailing like a commoner?

Foolishness.

Of course.

[clears throat]

And what of this Hogan?

Well, he's certain that this is

the work of a man.

Hm, I see.

Do you suspect Bennet, Mother?

What is it?

Well, I'm sure Bennett was

sowing his wild oats with Rachel

Nonsense.

I caught them at it, Mother.

His maypole was

virtually pointing skyward.

Oh, don't be so salacious,

Josephine.

He was certain.

Yes. Perhaps he was

jealous after the ball.

He was a fool. [laughs]

He thought she actually

cared for him. [laughs]

[footsteps approaching]

You think it was this Bennet.

Get out of here, Hogan.

Can't you see my

daughter's in her nightdress?

Oh, I can see that, all right.

She has your legs.

I'm paying you

to find a m*rder*r,

not to drag mud

in my fine hallways.

[wiping feet]

As you wish.

M'lady.

Bennet.

I need you to track him down.

I'll track him down.

Don't you worry.

[birds chirping]

[sniffs]

[ominous]

[owls hooting]

Anything to report?

I think I found your Bennet.

Really?

And what did he have

to say for himself?

Not a lot.

I think you should

see him for yourself.

Fine. I'll get my things.

[suspenseful]

HOGAN: Not afraid of the dark,

are you?

JOSEPHINE: Mother?

Where are you going?

We just need to check something.

I shan't be long.

You're leaving me alone? Again?

The doors and windows

are bolted.

No one can get in

without my key.

You can bolt the rear door

when we leave.

[footsteps walking away]

It'll be cold.

So you can put an extra log

on the fire if you wish.

But don't touch

my chocolate truffles.

[owls hooting]

[ominous]

-[magical ringing sound]

-[sighs]

[ghostly whispers]

[crickets chirping]

[sighs]

[chewing]

[chains rattling]

[ominous]

[creaking floorboards]

[loud sting]

[grunting] Ah! [screams]

Ah! [grunts]

[panting] Ah!

[panting]

[footsteps on stairs]



[screaming]

[whimpering]

Who are you?

What do you want from me?

[laughing] It's you.

I told them,

you filthy little wench!

Oh, you need to

beg me for forgiveness.

Beg me for mercy.

You think I'd let you k*ll me?

[laughs]

Let's see what we can uncork

with this, b*tch.

-[grunts]

-[laughs]

-Uh!

-[laughing]

[grunts]



Ah! Ah! Ah!

You're soon going to be one dead

wh*re for the crows to pick at.

[laughing]

[panting]

Ah!

[grunting] Uh!

[blood spurting]

[body thudding to the floor]

[crickets chirping]

Bennet?

Yes.

Guess he's no longer a suspect.

Well, who is?

I found no tracks

going in or out of the grounds,

except carriage tracks

from your own carriage.

Well, I suspect someone

within the grounds has

committed these murders.

The other footman has left,

but he hasn't got it in him.

I'll assume it's not Josephine.

Of course not.

[laughs]

Have you got any other theories?

[laughs]

None you'd entertain.

[loud musical sting]

[ominous music swells]

Lavender.

That b*tch!

I'll k*ll her myself.



[screams]

No! No!

I will k*ll her.

I will k*ll you, Cinderella!

Are you ready, Cinderella?

It's time to die.

[panting]

I will pay you double, Hogan.

You capture her.

But I will k*ll her.

I want that pleasure.

I'm going to fetch my g*n.

[footsteps walking away]

So be it.



Come on. I know you're in here.

Sneaky little...

[grunts]

[g*nsh*t]

[music swells]

Hogan!



[grunts]

[body thudding to the floor]

[sighs]

Inconceivable.

Where did you get this?

Your mask.

[sighs]

I wore this

the day I k*lled your father.

[coughing] You.

Under orders from Katherine,

of course.

She framed him,

planted that necklace on him.

Oh, and here you were,

all that time,

living under her roof,

and you never knew.

[groans]

Such a pity.

You're quite

the ripe little peach.

But untamed.

What witchcraft is this?

My Fairy Godmother knows how to

dress a lady for the occasion.

[grunting]

-[grunts]

-Ah!

This is for my father,

you b*stard.

[screaming]

[panting]

Hogan!

Hogan?

[panting]

Ah!

Cinderella!

I'm gonna catch you Cinderella.

[grunting]

[ghostly whispers]

KATHERINE: Cinderella!

KATHERINE: [panting]

Surely not.

Not the jewels.

No.

No, not those!

CINDERELLA:

Looking for something?

-Ah!

-[g*nsh*t]

-Missed me.

-[grunts]

[grunting]

-[grunting]

-[panting]

You murdering little white tail.

I gave you a home.

And you stole this home

from my father!

I know what you did.

You're a m*rder*r!

-[grunts]

-Ah!

I wanted to tell you every day

since I had that fool k*lled.

I only wish I'd seen the look

on your face when you found out.

[screams] [grunting]

-[panting]

-[panting]

I'm gonna look at your face

when you die,

you heartless mare.

Watch your tongue, wh*re.

Or I'll cut it out and

pin it on your forehead!

-Ah!

-[g*n clicks]

[laughs] It's as empty

as your head, you stupid wench.

-Ah!

-[grunts]

You think jewels

are worth dying for?

-Well, I hope you choke on them.

-[grunts]

[choking]

[coughing]

You've brought this on yourself.

Your cruelty,

your greed, made this happen.

-[grunts]

-[grunts]

[grunts] Stupid little girl.

I'll not show you

the same mercy.

[grunting]

-[panting]

-Ah!

[panting]

[screaming]

[suspenseful music swells]

[bird screeches]

Cinderella.

I'm going to

bust your brains in!

-Ah!

-Uh!

[panting]

Ah!

Uh! [grunting]

My legs!

My beautiful legs!

Ah! No!

You wouldn't do that

to your Mother.

Stepmother.

Ah!

[panting]

Ah! [screaming]

[pounding on flesh]

[grunting]

[panting]

[birds chirping]

[gentle instrumental]

[sighs]

[birds chirping]



[panting]

[knocking on door]

[door clicking open]

Cinderella.

Are you okay?

[sighs]

Oh God.

Oh God. You're okay.

How did I get here?

What do you mean?

You've been locked

in your room for days.

And where is everyone?

I'm... I'm afraid...

I'm afraid they're dead.

Yes.

Quite gruesome, actually.

I...I arrived to find

a police inspector here.

The police inspector?

Yes. They arrived this morning.

Someone must have

heard g*nf*re and reported it.

[sighs]

[sighs]

[clears throat]

The maid is here, Inspector.

Hello, young lady.

Do you know this gentleman?

No.

This is Hogan Savage, a known

criminal and brute for hire.

It appears he may

have targeted this place.

Your stepmother

was very affluent.

Oh, what's this?

Not in the best shape.

And there we have it.

The rare Persian gem stolen

many years ago from the King.

[gentle orchestra]

[birds chirping]

May I?

Please.

[upbeat orchestra]

[laughing]

[bells ringing]

I pronounce you man and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

[triumphant orchestra]

[kissing]

Uh!

[grunts]

Did you just slap a prince?

Did you like it?

I've never been slapped before.

Well, there's a

first time for everything.

[grunts]

And a second.

[sighs]

[uptempo orchestra]

[moans]



[crowd cheering]

Three cheers for the

King and Queen.

-Hip, hip!

-CROWD: Hooray!

-Hip, hip!

-CROWD: Hooray!

-Hip, hip!

-CROWD: Hooray!

[crowd cheering]

[triumphant orchestra]

[expl*si*n]

[tense

instrumental]

[light

instrumental]