- 9 years ago
1h 18min | Horror, Thriller, Drama | TV Movie 16 January 1974
A big-game hunter comes out of retirement to help track down a killer wolf, and begins to suspect that it isn't a wolf but an animal that can take human form.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writers: Richard Matheson (teleplay), David Case (story "The Hunter")
Stars: Peter Graves, Clint Walker, Jo Ann Pflug
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A big-game hunter comes out of retirement to help track down a killer wolf, and begins to suspect that it isn't a wolf but an animal that can take human form.
Director: Dan Curtis
Writers: Richard Matheson (teleplay), David Case (story "The Hunter")
Stars: Peter Graves, Clint Walker, Jo Ann Pflug
We have over 15,000 titles available for licensing to VOD platforms. Contact: sales@echelonstudios.us
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00:03:27Have Ernie call me when he checks the body.
00:03:30Will do.
00:03:31All right, come on, let's get it on the stretcher.
00:03:36Find the registration?
00:03:38Yeah.
00:03:39From Los Angeles.
00:03:41I see.
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00:04:49Hey, Vern.
00:04:50Come on in, glad to see you.
00:04:52Hey.
00:04:53You didn't come all the way out here
00:04:55because of that parking ticket I got the other day, did you?
00:04:58Have a little coffee, it's fresh.
00:05:02John has been a murder.
00:05:06Who?
00:05:07A man called Hammond.
00:05:09Salesman from Los Angeles.
00:05:11Where did it happen?
00:05:12Out on Vasquez Road.
00:05:13He must have made the wrong turn last night
00:05:15and ran out of gas.
00:05:17Yeah?
00:05:18Something attacked him in his car.
00:05:20What something?
00:05:21What do you mean, something?
00:05:22That's it, we don't know what it was.
00:05:24But it practically tore off the roof.
00:05:26Broke through the windshield
00:05:28and mangled his body so badly it didn't even look human.
00:05:32Now, we found some tracks.
00:05:34I'd like you to take a look at them.
00:05:37Sure, come on.
00:05:38Sure, come on.
00:05:45Well?
00:05:47The way you described the killing,
00:05:49this would sound like a leopard.
00:05:51Well, these aren't leopard tracks, are they?
00:05:53No, no.
00:05:55They bear some resemblance to the tracks of a wolf.
00:05:58But it would have to be enormous.
00:06:00Look how deep that claw mark is.
00:06:03Yeah?
00:06:05No, no, it can't be a wolf
00:06:07even allowing for the possibility of size.
00:06:09The pads are different.
00:06:10See, that's not a wolf pad.
00:06:13Listen, I think we ought to get Byron in on this.
00:06:15Why don't you give him a call?
00:06:17Mr. Byron is busy.
00:06:19You asked him?
00:06:21Yeah, I asked him.
00:06:30Yo.
00:06:34What's the matter with him?
00:06:36I don't know.
00:06:37It's just as if the animal changed its scent.
00:06:42How can an animal change its scent?
00:06:44That doesn't make sense, does it?
00:06:46No.
00:06:47There isn't any water around here they could have crossed.
00:06:49Hey,
00:06:50what kind of an animal are we looking for anyway?
00:06:53First, it nearly rips a roof off that car.
00:06:55Then it breaks through the windshield
00:06:57and tears up that guy like it did.
00:06:59Now its scent disappears.
00:07:00What did it do?
00:07:01Fly away?
00:07:02Charlie,
00:07:03go help with the dogs.
00:07:05Sorry.
00:07:11What did it do?
00:07:35What?
00:07:55Hi, Sandy.
00:07:56Coffee, sir?
00:07:58Coffee, sir?
00:08:00No, dinner, Friday night.
00:08:02Sorry, that's out of stock.
00:08:05Oh, you're angry at me.
00:08:07No!
00:08:08I like not hearing from you for weeks at a time.
00:08:11Oh, come on, Sandy.
00:08:12You know I'm working on a book.
00:08:13I haven't been out of the house in three weeks.
00:08:15I didn't know that paralyzed your dining finger.
00:08:19Oh,
00:08:20I should have phoned and I didn't phone.
00:08:23However...
00:08:26I'm busy Friday night.
00:08:28I have to grind coffee beans.
00:08:31Dinner, Friday night.
00:08:32That has got to be more interesting
00:08:34than grinding coffee beans.
00:08:36Just a little bit.
00:08:40I don't know why I let you do this to me.
00:09:02Come on.
00:09:32Come on, Sandy.
00:10:02Come on.
00:10:15I want to show you something.
00:10:26His whole face is gone.
00:10:28Yeah, I know.
00:10:30Again.
00:10:32Again.
00:10:44They've changed.
00:10:46What do you mean they've changed?
00:10:48The animal ran to that point
00:10:50and then it started walking.
00:10:52And when it walked,
00:10:54it walked on two legs.
00:11:02They're gone.
00:11:10Wait a minute.
00:11:12Are you trying to tell me
00:11:13that thing flew away again?
00:11:15Take your choice.
00:11:16Would you rather believe
00:11:17it erased its own tracks?
00:11:19Vernon, any way you look at it,
00:11:20the tracks go from four feet
00:11:21to two feet to nothing, period.
00:11:23Vern, any way you look at it,
00:11:25the tracks go from 4 feet
00:11:27to 2 feet to nothing, period.
00:11:50I'm sorry Vernon,
00:11:52You did the best you could.
00:11:54Nobody could have followed those tracks any better than you.
00:11:56I don't know.
00:11:57I think maybe this afternoon I'm going to take a drive out to Byron's and see if he has any suggestions.
00:12:04Good luck.
00:12:05He's not that bad. You just have to know him.
00:12:07Uh-huh.
00:12:08Well, if he tells you anything, let me know.
00:12:10I will.
00:12:11Thanks for the lift.
00:12:12John.
00:12:14You're absolutely certain you don't know what kind of an animal it was?
00:12:19No.
00:12:20No.
00:12:22But there is something else.
00:12:24What?
00:12:26Look, when the animal was walking, its tracks were deeper than they should have been.
00:12:30I don't follow you.
00:12:31Now look, when it was running on all fours, it left the track of an animal weighing a hundred pounds or so.
00:12:37So what?
00:12:38When it walked upright on two legs, it weighed more than I do.
00:12:50Let's go.
00:13:15I thought you might be around.
00:13:21I should have known I can't sneak up on you.
00:13:24John, how are you?
00:13:29Fine, Byron.
00:13:31So, Bell has persuaded you to join the hunt then?
00:13:36Well, how'd you know?
00:13:38Why else would you be here?
00:13:43Besides, I saw your name in the newspaper.
00:13:46Yeah. Yeah, I'm in on it.
00:13:49Good.
00:13:51At least you haven't entirely lost your urge to action then.
00:13:57John, it's good to see you. Come on inside.
00:14:03Been a long time, Byron.
00:14:05What have you been doing with yourself?
00:14:07Well, I'm getting ready for my trip to South America.
00:14:10I thought you were going to Africa.
00:14:12South America's better. Less familiar, more demanding.
00:14:16I plan to cross the Mato Grosso country there.
00:14:18Mato Grosso? A lot of people have disappeared in there.
00:14:21Yes, I know.
00:14:26How's the hunting business?
00:14:27Lucrative.
00:14:29How's the story writing business?
00:14:32Still living.
00:14:33Is it?
00:14:35How about a scotch?
00:14:37Sure.
00:14:43Hello, Grant. How are you?
00:14:44Very well, thank you, Mr. Wetherby.
00:14:46It's been a long time.
00:14:51It's good to see you again, sir. You're looking quite well.
00:14:53Thank you. Good to see you.
00:14:57So, tell me about this killer animal.
00:15:01You've seen its tracks?
00:15:03Yeah.
00:15:05And?
00:15:07I don't know.
00:15:10Thanks.
00:15:11Couldn't identify him?
00:15:12Couldn't identify him?
00:15:14Well, the tracks look something like a wolf, but I don't think it's a wolf.
00:15:19What do you think it is?
00:15:21You tell me.
00:15:23It changed its scent, Byron, so the dogs couldn't follow it.
00:15:27It ran on four legs, walked upright on two, and then erased its own tracks.
00:15:34But that's fantastic.
00:15:36Then help me find it.
00:15:37I can't. I've got too much to do to get ready for my trip.
00:15:42You can't find time for something like this. That's hard to believe.
00:15:46I'm busy, John.
00:15:52So, what else?
00:15:57Have there been any further signs of this animal since the killing?
00:16:02Make that plural.
00:16:03It got its second victim last night.
00:16:06Where?
00:16:08About a mile from the first killing.
00:16:10Same method of kill?
00:16:12The same method of mangle would be a better description.
00:16:16Well, both killings occurred within a mile of each other.
00:16:20That narrows down the field.
00:16:22Undoubtedly, the animal's got a cave within that area.
00:16:26That limitation should help you to find it before it kills a third time.
00:16:29A third time?
00:16:34You know that once an animal starts killing humans,
00:16:38it never stops.
00:16:59Do you see anything?
00:17:30The front door's locked, isn't it?
00:17:32Yeah, it's locked.
00:17:35Go check, make sure, though.
00:17:37I'm coming with you.
00:17:55Who's out there?
00:17:56Who's out there?
00:18:00You better not have any funny ideas.
00:18:02I got a gun in here!
00:18:12I know someone is out there.
00:18:26I know someone is out there.
00:18:52It's always jammed here Friday nights.
00:18:56Yeah, not now.
00:18:57No, not now.
00:19:00No one has any idea where this animal comes from.
00:19:03Sandy, nobody has any idea what this animal is, much less where it comes from.
00:19:07You know, in 20 years of hunting,
00:19:08I have never run across a predator even remotely like this one.
00:19:11And it's driving me nuts that I can't run it down.
00:19:14Then why doesn't your friend Byron help you?
00:19:17I don't know.
00:19:18I don't know how he can resist the challenge.
00:19:26You know, I'm going to go to my grave,
00:19:29not understanding how the two of you could be so close for so many years.
00:19:33You don't have to understand him, he's a...
00:19:35Speak of the devil.
00:19:46Here he comes.
00:19:49Byron.
00:19:53Good evening.
00:19:54Came into town to get some supplies.
00:19:57Stores are closed, thought I'd drop in for a drink.
00:20:01Don't worry, I'm not going to join you.
00:20:05Oh, sit down.
00:20:07Now, come on, sit down.
00:20:15Was I right?
00:20:18About what?
00:20:20The animal killing again.
00:20:21Yeah.
00:20:22Yes, you were.
00:20:24Fascinating creature, or whatever it is.
00:20:27You find it fascinating that four human beings have been slaughtered?
00:20:36Some people are saying it was a werewolf, did you know that?
00:20:39Yes, yes, I heard that.
00:20:41I don't scoff.
00:20:43Remember that wolf we went after in Canada?
00:20:46How the Indians said that it wasn't a wolf at all,
00:20:48but a trapper turned into a wolf?
00:20:51Mm-hmm.
00:20:53Now, there was an animal.
00:20:56There was a man killer.
00:21:08You never could accept that the life of a predator
00:21:11is superior to that of its victim, could you?
00:21:14What?
00:21:15What?
00:21:18I said he could never appreciate...
00:21:20I heard what you said.
00:21:22It's believing you that I'm having trouble with.
00:21:27That's a lovely dress you're wearing.
00:21:32Well, Byron and I never really thought too much alike.
00:21:37We almost did once.
00:21:40But you preferred to wait in the trees.
00:21:42Yeah, well, the allure that mortal danger holds for you
00:21:46always left me a little bit cool.
00:21:48But only in mortal danger are we alive, John.
00:21:52Only by risking our lives can we truly appreciate it.
00:21:56What kind of a life are you leading now?
00:21:59What kind of life is anyone around here leading now?
00:22:03Masculated by society and safety?
00:22:06Well, we're enjoying it.
00:22:08I give life as well as take it.
00:22:11The animals I kill are never more alive
00:22:14than in that instant before my bullet strikes them.
00:22:17Come on.
00:22:19And I'm never more alive than in that instant
00:22:22when they could kill me just as easily.
00:22:27I couldn't help overhearing you, sir.
00:22:29You're a hunter, aren't you?
00:22:33Well, I'm a hunter.
00:22:35Why do you want to know?
00:22:39Perhaps you could tell me what the pleasure is
00:22:42that full-grown and presumably intelligent men
00:22:44get from murdering defenseless animals.
00:22:47Look, I think you better just...
00:22:49I didn't mean to intrude, of course, but tell me.
00:22:51Is it a sense of power?
00:22:53A sense of accomplishment?
00:22:55Or is it a regression to the past
00:22:57when killing animals was a way of life?
00:23:00Sir?
00:23:02I couldn't tell you that.
00:23:04I thought not.
00:23:09I thought not, sir.
00:23:11I could show you, though.
00:23:16I beg your pardon?
00:23:20The pleasure I get from killing.
00:23:25I could show you what that is,
00:23:28though I doubt you'd die with the nobility of an animal.
00:23:35Shall I show you?
00:23:39Shall I?
00:23:41Byron.
00:23:47You're pretty good.
00:23:49You almost had me convinced.
00:23:51Would have been so easy.
00:24:05He's crazy, I'm telling you.
00:24:09He's always been like that, Sandy.
00:24:12He's got a strange sense of humor.
00:24:14That's humor?
00:24:16Well, to him it is, yes.
00:24:18You don't know him that well.
00:24:20You haven't seen the things that he's done.
00:24:24You know that wolf he was talking about,
00:24:26the one in Canada?
00:24:28What about it?
00:24:30Well, in order to kill it,
00:24:32he waited for it all night.
00:24:34On the ground, beside some bait.
00:24:36A killer wolf, a real terror.
00:24:38I waited up in a tree.
00:24:40That's where anyone in his right mind would wait.
00:24:43Well, not according to Byron.
00:24:45See, the wolf had to have the same chance to live that he did.
00:24:48Him with a rifle?
00:24:50With one bullet in it.
00:24:52Oh, am I supposed to admire that?
00:24:54Well, not admire it, maybe, but respect it.
00:24:57I got badly bitten by that wolf.
00:24:59They were so close together, I couldn't get in a shot.
00:25:02Byron finished it off with a hunting knife.
00:25:04He came very close to dying.
00:25:34Byron.
00:26:04Byron.
00:26:34Byron.
00:27:04Byron.
00:27:34Hello?
00:27:36John.
00:27:38I think there's someone prowling around outside.
00:27:43I thought I heard something when I,
00:27:45when I was in the bedroom,
00:27:47and then I went into the kitchen,
00:27:49and, well, I looked out the window,
00:27:51and I thought I saw something.
00:27:53No, I'm not being silly.
00:27:55John, you've got to come over.
00:27:57John, you've got to come over.
00:27:59John, you've got to come over.
00:28:01John, you've got to come over.
00:28:02John, you've got to come over.
00:28:04I'll be right over.
00:28:32I'll be right over.
00:29:02Help!
00:29:04Help!
00:29:32I'm sorry.
00:29:38We came as soon as you called, Mr. Weatherby.
00:29:42She's in the bedroom.
00:29:52She was very lucky.
00:29:54We must have scared it away before it got through the door.
00:29:57She never saw it.
00:30:02She never saw it.
00:30:33Now tell me, what could have done this?
00:30:36Let's look outside.
00:30:45Sheriff!
00:30:47Come here a minute, will you?
00:30:54You believe it.
00:30:55Look where they go.
00:30:57We're wasting our time trying to follow that animal, Vern.
00:31:00We're going to have to attract it.
00:31:02You set traps.
00:31:04I'm not talking about traps.
00:31:11I'm sorry.
00:31:12I'm sorry, Sandy.
00:31:14I want you to get some things together.
00:31:16You're going to stay at my place for a while.
00:31:18Okay?
00:31:20Correct me if I'm wrong, John,
00:31:22but I got a feeling you're going out
00:31:24looking for this animal yourself.
00:31:26What else is left to do?
00:31:28I'm putting on a curfew.
00:31:29No one in the hills after dark.
00:31:31I expect you to abide by it like everyone else.
00:31:34I'll see you, Vern.
00:31:49Shh.
00:32:19Shh.
00:32:49Shh.
00:32:50Shh.
00:33:19Shh.
00:33:20Shh.
00:33:21Shh.
00:33:22Shh.
00:33:23Shh.
00:33:24Shh.
00:33:25Shh.
00:33:26Shh.
00:33:27Shh.
00:33:28Shh.
00:33:29Shh.
00:33:30Shh.
00:33:31Shh.
00:33:32Shh.
00:33:33Shh.
00:33:34Shh.
00:33:35Shh.
00:33:36Shh.
00:33:37Shh.
00:33:38Shh.
00:33:39Shh.
00:33:40Shh.
00:33:41Shh.
00:33:42Shh.
00:33:43Shh.
00:33:44Shh.
00:33:45Shh.
00:33:46Shh.
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00:33:49Shh.
00:33:50Shh.
00:33:51Shh.
00:33:52Shh.
00:33:53Shh.
00:33:54Shh.
00:34:00Evening, John.
00:34:03I guess you forgot about the curfew.
00:34:18Well, I was worried about you.
00:34:47What did you want me to do?
00:34:48Well, I didn't want you to call the sheriff.
00:34:49I'm very capable of taking care of myself, Sandy.
00:34:50I'm sorry.
00:34:51I didn't realize my caring about you would be so upsetting.
00:34:52All right, I'm tired.
00:34:53I'm going home to get some sleep.
00:34:54I'll see you later.
00:34:55John?
00:34:56Hmm?
00:34:57You're not going to like this.
00:34:58Well, then don't tell me.
00:34:59I think it's Byron.
00:35:00Byron?
00:35:01Byron?
00:35:02Byron?
00:35:03Byron?
00:35:04Byron?
00:35:05Byron?
00:35:06Byron?
00:35:07Byron?
00:35:08Byron?
00:35:09Byron?
00:35:10Byron?
00:35:11Byron?
00:35:12Byron?
00:35:13Byron?
00:35:14Byron?
00:35:15Byron?
00:35:17What's Byron?
00:35:18I think he's behind the killings.
00:35:21Well, why was I attacked right after we saw him in the restaurant?
00:35:25Well, you told me he was badly bitten by a wolf in Canada.
00:35:28And you also said...
00:35:29Come on, you're not going to start that werewolf business, are you?
00:35:31Well, I don't know what I'm starting on or what I believe.
00:35:33But he said that the wolf had...
00:35:36Hi.
00:35:39Am I interrupting anything?
00:35:40No, no, no.
00:35:42Now, I'm going to get some sleep.
00:35:44Do not go back to your house.
00:35:49Goodbye, Sandy.
00:35:59What was that all about?
00:36:00Uh, nothing.
00:36:02It didn't sound like nothing.
00:36:05What was that about a werewolf?
00:36:07She tells you everything.
00:36:09She's decided that Byron's a werewolf.
00:36:11How about that?
00:36:14You're not laughing, Vernon.
00:36:25John.
00:36:27I wonder if you'd ride out to Byron's with me this afternoon.
00:36:31What for?
00:36:32Just to talk to him.
00:36:35I'll pick you up about two o'clock, all right?
00:36:40Whatever you say, Vernon.
00:36:45Bye.
00:36:53Interesting.
00:36:57That's all you've got to say?
00:37:00What would you like for me to say?
00:37:03Well, how about you be glad to help us?
00:37:08It's not my concern.
00:37:12I don't get you.
00:37:14Four of your neighbors have been violently killed in the last ten days,
00:37:17and that is not your concern?
00:37:19Oh, you're angry.
00:37:21That's good. I like to see a man in anger.
00:37:23It's a living emotion.
00:37:26Living emotion? What the hell are you talking about?
00:37:28Are you going to help us or not?
00:37:31Not.
00:37:38Thank you very much, Mr. Byron.
00:37:40That's all I wanted to know.
00:37:42I'll be seeing you.
00:37:49Doesn't any of this bother you at all?
00:37:53No, I'm enjoying it.
00:37:56Enjoying?
00:37:59Yes, enjoying it.
00:38:01I'm enjoying seeing people feel anger, fear, agitation.
00:38:05It means they're alive, John.
00:38:07Maybe for the first time in years.
00:38:10John.
00:38:14Just in case you're thinking about going after that animal yourself,
00:38:19a good hunter is never sure of anything
00:38:21except that his prey will do the unexpected.
00:38:40There's some friend you've got there.
00:38:42No, he's not my friend.
00:38:44I wonder if he ever was.
00:38:46Who's the guy that works for him?
00:38:48Grant.
00:38:49What about him?
00:38:50The whole time we were there, he was watching us.
00:38:52Yeah, he's a little odd.
00:38:54But then so is his master.
00:38:56You know how Byron hired him?
00:38:58They met in a bar one night. They got to drinking.
00:39:00Byron pulled one of his old stunts.
00:39:02He was going to arm wrestle him for the drinks.
00:39:04Always had a big thing.
00:39:06Well, it took him ten minutes to put Grant down,
00:39:08and that impressed him so much, he hired him.
00:39:12Well, your weird friend doesn't know it.
00:39:14But I'm going to keep a close eye on him from now on.
00:39:17Charles!
00:39:18Charles, it's me.
00:39:19It's me, Bobby.
00:39:20It's me.
00:39:21Bobby, how are you?
00:39:22What's going on?
00:39:23I've got to get mad.
00:39:25You look fine, Bob.
00:39:26And you, how are you?
00:39:27I'm well.
00:39:28And you?
00:39:29I'm fine.
00:39:30You ever heard of a dog named Matt?
00:39:31I've never heard of a dog named Matt.
00:39:32What's the matter?
00:39:33I've heard of him before.
00:39:34What's your name?
00:39:35I've heard of him before.
00:39:36What do you think about him?
00:39:37He's a very interesting fella.
00:39:38I have a little thing for him.
00:39:39He's very interesting.
00:39:40I've never heard of him before.
00:39:41And what's that?
00:39:42He's not a crazy fella.
00:39:43Charlie, are you crazy sneaking up on me?
00:39:46Getting a little edgy in your old age, huh?
00:39:48That is not funny.
00:39:51Anything happening?
00:39:53No, nothing.
00:39:55Look, keep an eye on the place. I'll see you tomorrow.
00:39:59Right.
00:40:13Good night, Charlie.
00:40:43Good night.
00:41:13Good night.
00:41:43Good night.
00:42:13Good night.
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00:44:43all right any further questions yes why don't you answer the first question
00:44:49somebody's got to know what's killing these people gentlemen you've been told
00:44:53what it is an animal of some sort an animal outmaneuvering your entire
00:44:57department how big a fool do you think we are out here I just received a wire
00:45:09from Sacramento the governor has declared this area in a state of emergency
00:45:14the National Guard will be brought in armed with silver bullets
00:45:27now some of you may think this situation is very funny
00:45:30but we don't there have been five brutal slayings including one of our own men
00:45:37we don't find that very humorous
00:45:42now the National Guard will commence operations within three days end of report
00:46:00is it true you heard the howling of a wolf last night Mr. Wennebee
00:46:02yes you think the killer is a wolf no a werewolf look you got everything you needed inside
00:46:11look I just want to ask you to get out of here
00:46:24this town is really stirred up it sure is well I'm glad the governor called the guard in yeah
00:46:31what's the matter don't you think there'd be any help no I don't that's good news John yeah
00:46:39well I'll see you later goodbye Sandy
00:46:51quite a turnout what are you doing here Byron
00:46:56since seven o'clock this morning I've been answering your Sheriff Bell's questions
00:47:03I'm going to tell you something before this is over you're going to be answering a lot more
00:47:09you know where I live Sheriff but next time I suggest you bring a warrant
00:47:18John I've got to go back inside will you wait for me sure
00:47:26look at those faces don't tell me they're alive alive with fear alert to the possibility of death
00:47:39hanging over their heads and you think that's just marvelous it is marvelous John when is a
00:47:45man more alive than on his way to the gallows what cigarette tastes as good as that last one
00:47:51while the firing squad is waiting you know in a way these killings may be of benefit to everybody
00:48:03well good to see you again John Sandy
00:48:12it's him I know it's him I almost wish it were can't you admit that it's even possible
00:48:19what that Byron's a werewolf I never said that I said well what did you say what do you want from me
00:48:23a little common sense if Byron isn't involved and he's such a good friend why does he keep
00:48:30refusing to help you I guess there's only one way that I'm going to satisfy you
00:48:49well Mr. Wellerby how are you sir come here
00:48:59twice in one day to what do I owe the pleasure it's time for you to help me find the animal
00:49:05Byron you can't tell me it's not your concern anymore
00:49:09excuse me sir
00:49:17John can't you understand why I haven't involved myself no I can't
00:49:26well I guess I'll have to tell you
00:49:30because I hate to see you so much less a man than you were
00:49:35because I was hoping that letting you work on the problem unaided might help you to
00:49:40regain some portion of your once consummate skill as a hunter
00:49:45that is why you haven't helped you sound surprised
00:49:49Byron people are being killed the deputy sheriff has been killed now what the devil difference does
00:49:52it make if I regain my hunting skills or not the whole area is in panic and you're talking to me
00:49:56about hunting skills you're too involved John that's why you can't locate the animal
00:50:02all you're concerned about is finding it before it kills again foolish of me
00:50:08but I'm sure you'll find it before it kills again
00:50:13all you're concerned about is finding it before it kills again
00:50:17foolish of me how very unhunter like
00:50:21now are you going to help me find it
00:50:43last time we tried this it took me seven minutes to put your arm down
00:50:49but then of course that was years ago
00:50:53I don't understand you of course you do
00:50:59can you still last seven minutes
00:51:04five minutes
00:51:10John if you can hold my arm for one minute I'll help you
00:51:22Byron we are talking about killings not about children's games
00:51:27basic games John the way in which I choose to judge my fellow man
00:51:31that's all these deaths mean to you
00:51:35you matter to me not those drudges who got themselves killed
00:51:43well can't you even hold me for a minute now
00:51:50is that how far gone you are
00:52:04good John
00:52:08tell me when you're ready
00:52:10now
00:52:4120 seconds
00:52:5945 seconds
00:53:1155 seconds John
00:53:15forget about that animal
00:53:17even if you found it it would only kill you
00:53:41well
00:53:51I presume he said no
00:53:53damn well he did
00:54:05and I am going to have a drink and a nap
00:54:11and
00:54:13but not consider for a moment he might be guilty
00:54:37no no more Sandy
00:54:40no more
00:54:50John please don't go
00:54:55changed my mind thought it might be fun like old times
00:55:01okay
00:55:03John don't go with him
00:55:05what's the matter don't you want me to help him
00:55:09just a minute
00:55:11come here
00:55:14what is the matter with you you've done nothing but ask me why he wasn't willing to help and now that he is willing you want me to turn him down what is that
00:55:18John I'm afraid of him
00:55:24why did he change his mind
00:55:26I need his help Sandy
00:55:28I'm afraid of him
00:55:30I'm afraid of him
00:55:32I'm afraid of him
00:55:34I'm afraid of him
00:55:36I'm afraid of him
00:55:38I'm afraid of him
00:55:40I'm afraid of him
00:55:43I need his help Sandy
00:55:45no John it's more than that now
00:55:47what are you talking about
00:55:49you'd go with him even if you knew he was the killer
00:55:59now don't you worry
00:56:01I'm going to take real good care of it
00:56:12I'm going to take real good care of it
00:56:43what would you do John if you found out it really was a werewolf you were after
00:56:45no I'm serious
00:56:47wouldn't it explain the tracks
00:56:49think about it
00:56:51a wolf like creature
00:56:53running on all fours
00:56:55I'm afraid of him
00:56:57I'm afraid of him
00:56:59I'm afraid of him
00:57:01I'm afraid of him
00:57:03I'm afraid of him
00:57:05I'm afraid of him
00:57:07I'm afraid of him
00:57:09I'm afraid of him
00:57:12a wolf like creature
00:57:14running on all fours
00:57:16undergoes a transformation
00:57:18now it's a heavier
00:57:20two legged creature
00:57:22but it hasn't changed completely yet
00:57:24so the tracks are still unfamiliar
00:57:26finally
00:57:28the two legged creature
00:57:30turns into a man
00:57:32who in order to protect himself
00:57:34obliterates his footprints
00:57:36doesn't that make sense
00:57:38it's a wonderful story Byron
00:57:40yes doesn't it
00:57:42let's get at it
00:57:44shall we separate now
00:57:48I'll make a sweep through those hills
00:57:50that side of the creek
00:57:52meets further down where it runs into the road
00:57:56alright I'll take this side
00:57:58good luck John
00:58:00don't forget what I told you
00:58:02a good hunter is never sure of anything
00:58:04except that
00:58:06every guy I know
00:58:08except that his prey
00:58:10will do the unexpected
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01:07:56still think I'm playing games John?
01:07:58growl
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01:08:02pick up the rifle
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01:08:20you've got five minutes
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01:09:24It's hand to hand now John
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01:10:48You lose, John.
01:11:04Why didn't you use that before?
01:11:06I doubt that even you would have stalked me if you'd seen a pistol in my hand.
01:11:10You wanted me to stalk you.
01:11:13Let's just say I didn't want you to leave.
01:11:17But I am leaving, John.
01:11:20You own your life, cheaply and dishonorably, of course.
01:11:24But then every man places his own personal value on his existence.
01:11:31Stay where you are, Byron.
01:11:35You're breaking the rules, John.
01:11:37Am I?
01:11:38Or did you just forget the most important rule of all?
01:11:41Remember?
01:11:42The prey will always do the unexpected.
01:11:49Byron.
01:11:53You civilized, John.
01:11:58Humane.
01:11:59You wouldn't shoot a man on the back.
01:12:03I can't let you go, Byron.
01:12:08Byron.
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01:13:08Byron.
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01:13:43John.
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