Ring of Darkness (1979)

[bunniefuu]

The prince of everything appeared the
night we gave ourselves to him...

Our master...

And we gave our bodies and
our souls to his desires.

We were very young so it was
very easy to persuade us...

With the promise of immense
supernatural power...

That would have elevated us beyond
the level of human mediocrity...

But very soon we learned the price
of this power was too high...

That it would've destroyed not only us,
but also our children.

I don't want to.

What is it?
Are you ill?

Here he is...
Him.

Still us...
Always him.

What are you talking about?
Are you awake or asleep?

I don't want to...
I don't want to.

Stop.

What are you doing here?

Why aren't you in bed?

Because it's time to get up,
and we must be quick...

I don't want to arrive late.

What time is it?

It's way past seven, while you get up
I'm going to have a quick shower.

You don't know how much I want to.

You're still there.
-Why?

You were in such a hurry.
-So what?

I have to wash, don't I?
-What's wrong with you?

You hurried me and I scratched myself.

Why don't you cut your fingernails?
-I like them long.

Don't be foolish.
-Why don't you cut them for me?

Daria.

What are you doing?

Where did you learn these
idiotic superstitions?

They're not idiotic superstions and
you know this well yourself...

No one can ever get hold of any
dead parts of our bodies.

Don't ever say this rubbish again.

Your neighbours have complained again.

Who knows what they get up to?

Rafaella's desperation reduced
in spite of her her wealth...

To offer her body to any man...

In a vain attempt to find a
little human tenderness...

That had been denied us forever.

Have you been informed?
-Tonight.

Tonight.
-Okay.

...and the white one moves
and wins, like always.

The white one moves and it takes.

Technically speaking it's always
the white one that wins.

Now, let's see...

A pointless defence.
The white attack follows.

And what's happening here?

It seems like a good move...

But the white pieces have
a better one, as always.

But don't feel discouraged...

The characteristic of the black pieces
is to never surrender...

The black pieces are as necessary
as the white pieces...

More so.

Two eternal principles,
both opposed to each other...

Since the birth of time.
White is good and black is evil...

But can good exist without evil?

Naturally we give the white
pieces all the advantages...

But are we sure we've identified
it properly?

We give the white pieces the advantage
of the first move...

That consents it,
like the queen's gambit...

To face an initial sacrifice in order
to have the final advantage.

But in spite of this...

It isn't a certainty the white
pieces will always win...

If the black pieces know how to fight.

Let's have a look here....

Not here.

Not here.

Checkmate to white.

All is well.

As I was saying, the two principles,
good and evil...

Black and white have been fighting
since the dawn of time...

In the age when people
believed in the white star...

The good God.
In the black star, the bad God.

But who says the white God is good
and the black God is bad?

The white God wants total obedience
so it forces man to be ignorant...

And the black God wants to
give man awareness...

This is why he is condemned
by the white God...

Like Prometheus who revealed
the secret of fire to man.

Lucifer...

Means the bringer of light.

Mum, let's go.

And the king is passive.

Go on, make your move.

Did you see what I took?

Don't you like it?
-Where did you get it?

Did you steal it?

I took it, that's all.

What got into you?
You're going to put it back.

You know we're already late.

Why did you do it?

Don't you realise you're a thief.

What use is a bought doll?

Hurry, it's late.
Bye.

How are you, Lella?
-Fine, Carlotta.

Will you come this evening?
It would mean a lot to me.

I'm worried about something?
-For you?

No, but I'd rather not talk
about it now...

It's not the right time.
-I understand.

It's better to discuss it with
everyone this evening.

I see you've already understood.
-Daria?

Yes, it's about Daria.
I'm scared she knows too much.

But what?
-It seems impossible...

But she knows.
Perhaps...

Perhaps she isn't aware of it,
but she knows.

It's true Carlotta,
I saw the proof this morning...

She doesn't know what she's doing,
but she needs to be watched.

I think you're exaggerating.
-Perhaps you're right...

At least, let's hope so.
-Relax, she's still too young.

I'll see you tonight.
-Bye.

Carlo Magno was a saintly man...

And he always defended the church
against heretics and infidels...

And his...

And his Paladins all died
defending the faith...

And the Pope,
to recompense them...

Declared Carlo Magno emperor...

It's all rubbish.
-Do you think you know better?

Carlo Magno was a magician.

Don't make things up.

Carlo Magno wanted to rule the world,
just like those in power...

Like it always was and always will be.

He didn't have any scruples.

He pretended to be the Pope's
friend and defend the faith...

Because it was a means for him
to get what he wanted.

He k*lled anyone who opposed him...

And thousands of men died so he
could become more powerful.

The Paladins were the ones who were
more likely to carry out his orders...

But they were always orders
to destroy and to k*ll.

And what he couldn't reach with violence
and force he reached with spells...

Because Caro Magno was a magician and
the son of the prince of darkness...

Just like all those who have
dominated the world...

He was brothers with Tamerlane,
Hitler and Stalin.

Who told you this?
-There's no need for anyone to tell me...

Because I've always known.

Why have you erased my name
from the register?

What are you talking about?
-I saw you clearly, don't deny it.

Even if it isn't important, because it
didn't only take a cancellation...

To eliminate Carlo Magno,
or Hitler or Stalin.

Look at her, she's pulling in clients as
though she's dying of hunger...

But she's rich.
Who knows why she does it?

She does it out of habit and
that disgusts me.

But they all ditch her.
-And she's not ugly either.

I'd really like to know why?
-Perhaps she doesn't wash?

What a stink.

You too.
You too, just like the others.

What do I have to do?

Daria, can I come to your house?

Why do you feel the need?

To do our homework together,
like they all do.

Why can't we be friends?
-Because I'm evil.

You still haven't told me why
you erased my name?

What should I tell you?
-Nothing, because I know.

Don't talk rubbish.

Get in the car.

Did you hear me?

Why did you pretend not to see me?

Do you think it's wise?
-What do you want?

Just to say hello.
-It's not true...

I know why you've returned.
-What's that got to do with it?

That's between me and your mother.

Do you mind?
-No.

Your behaviour suggests the opposite.
-No, not at all.

I bought this in Hong Kong,
do you want it?

What is it?
-I saw you liked it.

But it's strange you still like dolls.

Here.

Here's what I do with a bought doll.

She's not there.

I'll never understand why Rafaella
has lowered herself to this level.

But it's easy.
It seems to me.

But is it possible?
To be a prost*tute?

She's looking for a man.
-She should know it's not allowed.

Go to hell.

Impotent.

Here she is.
-Yes, it really is her.

What an attitude.

If you ask me they would've locked
her up in ancient times.

Show me the candour of your
uncontaminated and pure face.

And to you.
And to you I say...

Like Omar Kayam your butt matches
the roundness of the moon...

But this isn't the only reason
I admire you, kind ladies...

There's more...

You haven't given up on man in
favour of an empty dream of power...

That's taken your perogatives...

You're drunk.
-What great news.

But this allows me to tell the truth.

To thank them for preserving
femininity...

Isn't it true?
Isn't it true, dear?

When a man goes with you
he loves you...

He doesn't run off terrorised in front
of the symbol of power...

That others have surrendered to.
And what use is it?

Today they try to recover what
they have lost forever.

Professor, please stop.
-What is it?

It's dangerous.

And you know this.
-Sure I know...

But I don't understand why you're
so worried about me?

It's not for you.
It's for us.

It's a big problem, girls.
-In chess?

Drunkard.
-Get in, Rafaella.

But you know what I say,
that drunkard is right.

Be quiet, Rafaella.
-Why?

Isn't it true we've never been women?
That we don't serve any purpose for a man

This doesn't just count for us,
we have children...

And they'll be just like us.

What have they got to do with it?

Don't delude yourself, they suffer from
the same contradictions we do...

Maybe worse.
Two natures contrast in them...

Human and diabolical.

This is what I want to
talk to you about.

Enter.

One of you has asked to talk,
what do you have to say?

This concerns those of us
who have children...

What will happen to them?
What is their destiny?

You who know their father is,
we should be jealous of their origins.

But I'm not jealous.
I'm frightened...

My daughter is showing signs.
-What else did you expect?

Then you don't want to
understand what's happening...

My daughter has only just
turned thirteen...

And she's already behaving
like she's been initiated.

Every day that passes she develops
powers even we may not have.

I feel like she belongs to
another world now...

As though she has another nature.

It's like she hasn't conserved
any of that human nature...

That is always our nature.
Even if we have betrayed it.

You're saying things that
don't make sense...

We are, and remain, women.
-How can you say something like that?

Why don't you accept reality?
Since that night we aren't women...

We've tried to delude ourselves
pointlessly...

Some of us got married,
some tried other ways...

Without ever erasing our mistake.

Watch what you say.

Don't offend him.

I'm ready.

Don't worry about it,
it's only a formality.

But what have I got to do with it?

That's true.
Yes, you're right...

You've got nothing to do with it,
but you must come, it's necessary.

Peter is already here.
We'll be quick.

We meet again, Daria.
-Don't think it makes me happy.

Let's go.

I imagine you're happy.

You're wrong.
It's certainly not my fault...

If Daria behaves like that.
-Well then?

Whose fault is it?
-I couldn't say.

But she's understood she's
not your daughter.

And I can't forgive myself
for ruining your life.

I'm sorry.

The judge will make a decision
after he's listened to Daria.

You can go if you want.
-Thank you.

I'm flying out immediately.
I hope you won't need me anymore.

Well...

Unfortunately, you've reached an
age where you're old enough...

To understand certain things.

But not old enough to understand other
things, I'll try to explain myself...

You'll have understood that
between your mother and father...

Certain facts have come to light...
-I know that.

That render their marriage impossible.

And you've been called here
to make a choice.

What's the point?
-You're old enough to do it.

But what's the point if I
don't get to decide?

There is a reason...

You're still too young make
an important decision.

Really?
-Yes.

But the law consents you...
-Then what do you want from me?

It consents you to express your desire
which will then be taken into account.

I have no desire to express,
do what you want...

Eitherway I'll still make the
decisions in my life.

Well...

I should be upset about what you've
just told me, but I'm not...

I understand you.
You feel betrayed, it's natural.

No one can betray me.

You're a girl and I think it's better
you live with your mother.

Seeing as I can't live alone.

But I can order you to spend
your holidays with your father.

What's the point?

He's going to die very soon.

Some guy was looking for you,
he wanted me to let him in.

Mind your own business.
-That's all I need now.

It is my business.

Am I the caretaker or not?
I'm doing my duty.

Look at the kind of people
that must be around.

What has to happen to them?

I was expecting you.

I have to talk to you.

You must be drunk, as usual.
-Not this time, let me in.

No, I don't want Daria to see you.
-Then come with me.

Believe me, it's necessary.

Here, in the dark.

As is required for two children
of the darkness.

At least I look for the light at the end
of the bottle, but you Carlotta?

Have you given up forever?

Would you like to show me?
-We could find it together.

We already tried once before...

What was the result?
What's changed today?

Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.

So it's always something impossible.
-Perhaps it's our fault?

Perhaps to save us.

An act of rebellion would
have been enough.

Yes, an act of courage.

I think you're more drunk
than usual today.

Where does this sudden burst
of courage come from?

I've taken Rafaella's example...

At least she doesn't give up.

She's crazier than you.

He is still the master.

What do you still want from me?

Why won't you leave me in peace?

I'm back.

It's me, Daria.

Why don't you answer?

Carlotta, finally.
I've called you twenty times...

I'm going crazy, I tried calling Agatha
but she isn't picking up.

What's going on?
Is this about my daughter?

Marisa? What has she done?
-She's disappeared.

I don't find it strange,
she's probably busy.

No, she hasn't been herself lately.
She's distant, sad, incomprehensible...

I'm scared, Carlotta.
-You should've expected it...

It's the same with Daria,
maybe worse...

Unfortunately there's nothing we can do,
and you know this well.

We talked about it last night.
-I know, I know...

But I'm her mother.
-Saying that doesn't solve anything.

But what can I do?
-I'm here, you called me.

Can you hear me?
Why don't you answer?

Wait a minute, it's something we need to
discuss calmly, not over the phone.

Did you want to tell me something?
Here I am.

Sure, just give me a minute.
-What do you think?

That I've time to waste with you?

What is that supposed to mean?

Nothing, I'm just playing.

Agatha, I need you.
Of course, it's urgent.

Do you remember what I
told you last night?

Now you have to work,
you have to find Lella's daughter...

Marisa.
She's disappeared...

And Lella is scared, me too.

Even if I tried to calm her.

You're the only one who knows
where she could've gone.

Hurry.

Please hurry.

What's this?
What are you doing?

Don't you understand?

Where did you get these things?
You shouldn't even go near that cupboard.

These are things you can't understand.

Do you really think so?
-Don't be insolent.

You shouldn't play with these things.

They're very precious but
also very dangerous.

Don't worry, perhaps I know how to
use them better than you.

I don't want you opening this
cupboard ever again.

If I were you I'd lock it,
the cleaning lady might open it.

Now it's locked...

And don't you ever open it again.

But it's not possible.

Tell me it isn't true.

Have you called a doctor?

Marisa is dead.

Agatha just called me.

No, she didn't tell me.
But why does it matter?

She's dead.
The rest doesn't count.

Agatha wasn't brave enough to come.
She feels responsible.

Nothing, all I know is she's dead.

Why do you keep lying to yourself?
Agatha told me.

She committed suicide.

She looks more at peace in death than
she ever did when she was alive.

Did you bring it?

She also carried that fatal element
of destruction in her.

But she only destroyed herself.

Don't hate me for saying this,
but perhaps it's better this way...

And not like Daria.

It's terrible to think that perhaps
one day even Daria could...

Don't even think about it.
-No, Lella...

You're mistaken.
-Their origins are the same.

But the prince of darkness
is controlling Daria.

It's evident that if she
isn't stopped....

She'll destroy everything
that upsets her.

I understand...

But if this is the case,
you must have noticed...

...her powers.

So she might have the power of...

No, it's too horrible.
-No, Lella...

I'll never allow it.

Some more bad news...

What do you want?
-I have to tell you something...

Your father...
-I know, your husband is dead.

Your father.
-I said, your husband.

But how could you know if the
airplane crashed last night?

It had to happen, he dared to
go where he didn't belong.

Agatha, is it you?
Yes, I've just seen Lella.

But now I need to see
you immediately....

It's something very serious.
No, it's not about Lella and Marisa...

But it's something more serious.
It's horrible.

Yes, horrible.
Believe me, I'm not exaggerating.

Yes, of course.
I'll come to you.

What have you done?

It's unbelievable...

Did she do it?

Yes, her.

You know who's protecting her.

You know the consequences.

Whatever it takes, Agatha.
But we have to do it.

She's too young to understand...

The importance of the powers she has.

It's incredibly risky, Carlotta.

I'm ready for anything.

She might also die.

What are you doing?

Who taught you those symbols?
Get rid of them.

Why?
-I told you to get rid of them.

You can do it if you want.

You're really going too far.
These jokes are in poor taste...

This is the last time.
I'm warning you.

Don't waste your breath.

Impertinent child.

Rub it out, it's only a sign.
I'll make another one.

What?
What do you intend to do?

Don't worry, it's not for you...

Not for the moment anyway.
There are other things I have to do.

Can I ask you what you have to do?

I have to show you it's pointless to
oppose what has been written...

That it is not permitted to
betray the true master.

This is...

No, you're still a child.

Don't you realise what you're saying?
Why so much hate?

What forces you to say
these things?

Who do you think wants to hurt you?
-You burnt my doll...

Thinking it would stop me.
You're fools...

Because my father has made me his heir,
I will carry out his duty...

And I won't betray him.

Excuse me, can I take Daria home?

If you really want to, worse for you.
She might even tell you it's dangerous.

Come in.

What were you expecting?

A games room?

Or do you have other plans?

I don't understand you.
-Then I'll explain it to you...

"Why can't we be friends?"
You said...

Meeting up under the pretext of
wanting to study together.

After all...

What's so bad about it?

For the others, nothing.
-And what's so different about us?

Don't say I didn't warn you, Martin.
I told you, I'm evil...

At least for the meaning you
have for this stupid word...

That makes no sense,
for those who know.

Don't you realise I'm different
to all the others?

And you insist on being my friend?

Yes.

Then come forward.
You asked for it.

What happened?
What did you do to him?

Please have a seat.

Nothing's changed after
all these years...

It's just like old times,
I'm coming to you for help...

I'm sure you won't abandon me.

If only I'd done it sooner.

Are you sure you're not mistaken?

Without a shadow of a doubt.
-Perhaps you're exaggerating?

No, I can't control her anymore.

For a while I thought she didn't
realise what she was doing...

But now I know she has a precise plan.

You told me you had revealed
yourselves to him...

And it's evident that Daria is the
intrument of his revenge.

And maybe something even
more terrifying...

That we can't imagine.

In that case...

Only you can do something.
-No, Carlotta...

I'm just a scholar now...

I don't have any powers anymore.

I had faith in you.
-I'd do anything for you...

But I can't.
-Then...

You don't want to help me either?

Don't ask me to do something
I would regret.

Then you don't understand...

The situation demands us to
use any means necessary.

And at any cost.

This isn't just about me
and my friends.

In that case,
I must ask you...

If you are prepared to risk your life
and the lives of all your friends?

I think I've been clear enough.
-And also...

Your daughter's life?

I think I've understood what
you're trying to say...

An exorcism is the only option left.

But is there any hope?
-There's hope...

If you have faith.
-What are you trying to say?

That you can't do it.
A priest must do it.

And it will only succeed if he...

Has faith.

A priest, you said?
Do you know where to find one?

No.
-Then why have you come to me?

You should know why.

She's right.
We know your secret, Rafaella...

This is the last thing I ever
wanted to do.

We don't have any other choice,
you must do it.

I'm giving you an example.
This also concerns...

My daugher.

I didn't think it would come to this.

Don't think I haven't had my doubts...

Especially when I was your age.

But I knew how to resist.

And to confirm my faith.

I'm sorry to have to tell
you Don Julio...

But I've made my decision,
I've written to the archbishop.

Here's the letter.

It's painful, I must confess...

But I've lost my faith.

But maybe it's better to say...

That I never had any.

And I didn't feel like living
with this contradiction.

I promise you I did everything
I could to believe again...

That I caused myself great distress
in my attempts to return...

To that feeling of clarity I had,
or thought I had.

And it would be hypocritical to
continue wearing a suit...

That I don't deserve anymore.
-It pains me to hear you say this...

But it's a matter of conscience
in which I cannot enter.

Who is it?

What do you want?
-I came to ask for your help.

Do you think you have the right?
-Sure, you should know that...

Do you remember our deal?

Which one?

It's true, you disowned me.
But you made me a promise...

That I could ask you for
one last thing.

I made that promise as a man,
not as a priest.

But I want the priest.

I'm not a priest anymore,
I'm about to resign.

Then you still are?

This is [?] your promise.

What you're asking me is sacriligious.

You made me a promise,
now you must choose...

Between the [?] and the

What will you choose?

We were expecting you.

I'm glad you made the right choice.

No, don't touch me.

Good evening.

Don't feel guilty about doing something
that goes against your faith...

You'll be doing your duty as a priest.

I've been forced into this,
against my will.

It's necessary for salvation
of all that you believe in.

Who says so?

You must believe me.

It's all ready.
We can go.

That woman...

What did she mean?
-I can't tell you anymore...

But know she told the truth.
-Wait...

Who guarantees me this?
-You made me a promise...

Keep it.

In the name of everything...

In the name of nothing,
fight and win.

Be strong,
Don't be afraid of your enemy.

Be strong.
You must resist.

How are you feeling?
-It was a tremendous experience...

And I believe I've failed.
It was too strong for me.

It doesn't matter,
you did your best.

I hope so.
But what use is it?

You didn't have enough faith.

You knew this.
I told you.

But you only missed the last
part of the sacrifice.

Reverend.

The most has been done.

There will be someone to confront
the sacrifice if it's necessary.

And that will be me.

Martin Robinson.

Where is Martin?

It's pointless calling him,
Martin is dead.

Why do you say this?
He certainly isn't dead.

That remains to be seen,
I say he is.

But why?
What do you know?

I know.
And I assure you, he's dead.

Stop joking around now...

It's in poor taste.
-It's not a joke.

I said that's enough.
I don't want to hear this rubbish.

I tell you he's dead.

I tell you he's dead.

Stop it.
I can't stand you anymore.

I tell you he's dead.

That's enough.

And sit down
Don't talk like that anymore.

How do you want me to speak?
You asked me something...

And I told you what I know.
What else do you want?

Then you go to the blackboard.

Martin had an accident,
it's true...

But that isn't a good reason
to upset your classmates.

I tell you he's dead,
and I know what I'm talking about.

I'm asking you for the last time,
just stop it!

But Martin is alive,
I saw him two days ago.

He was sick,
but he's getting better.

Did you hear?

You're all fools.
Martin is dead.

Go straight to...

What is that?
Go back to your seat.

I forbid you to do it.

To do it.

Do you understand?

No, don't.
I'm begging you.

Don't do it.

Please don't do it.
No...

I'm begging you.

Do you want to k*ll me?

Help.

What do you think that proved?
-I don't have to prove a thing...

I'm just warning you I'm not
going to put up with this.

You'll put up with it, don't worry.

Be careful not to provoke me...

If you want to be my enemy,
the choice is yours.

The choice is yours,
you've betrayed our master...

You made me go through that ridiculous
ceremony with that stupid priest...

And now you're scared.

You've betrayed our master
and now you're scared.

Don't say I didn't warn you.
I'm evil.

You are strong.
Resist.

He dared to go where he didn't belong.

He's going to die very soon.

He k*lled anyone who opposed him...

And thousands of men died so he
could become more powerful.

What use is a bought doll?

You're fools.
My father has made me his heir...

I will carry out his duty,
and I won't betray him.

Is this what you want?

Don't think you can cross
the magic circle.

You can try if you want...

And you'll notice there's nothing
you can do against me.

Can I ask what you want to do?
Why this stupid ceremony?

These words don't have
any effect on me...

Our master guides me.

All that he wants,
he has...

The one you betrayed.

I am here to carry out his revenge,
none of you shall escape.

Be careful of your magic circle.

Don't come out.
He's also here with me.

And don't expect any mercy...

From the one you renounced.

I'm here,
and he is with me.

The master.

I'm here.
and he is with me.

The master.

No, let go of me.
You can't do this to me...

You can't.
-Remember, it's not me, it's him...

The master wants this.

Don't you see?
I invoke you.

I invoked you in vain.
Help me!

Help!
I invoke you.

I invoke you.
Help.

Don't you understand it's him,
the master...

No one commands him,
he's stronger than everyone.

Don't you see it's pointless,
you've lost.

I know, it's pointless.

This is what the master wants.

What are you doing?
Are you crazy?

Where are you looking?
Idiot.

Are you walking around with
your head in the air?

Someone should be holding your hand.

And if I ran you over it
would be my fault.

But they should really
give me a medal...

For eliminating a danger to the public.

A medal.

Where are you going?

I'm the first in line.
Get in.

Listen up, kid.
Have you got the money for the fare?

I'm talking to you.
Otherwise I'll kick you out.

Where can I take you?

Right away, lady.

Based on a true story.