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00:07:49No peeking.
00:07:54Keep your eyes closed, okay?
00:07:57Don't you peek, I swear.
00:08:03And open.
00:08:06Oh, Rick, it's wonderful.
00:08:11Anything for you, my love.
00:08:12Now make a wish.
00:08:19So, what did you wish for?
00:08:25I can't tell you that. It's bad love.
00:08:29Two and a half years with you and you still make me feel like the luckiest man in the world.
00:08:33And you make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world.
00:08:39But now, I got you a little something extra.
00:08:42What is it?
00:08:43Open it. You're not going to know unless you open it.
00:08:49Oh, Rick, you didn't.
00:08:52I did.
00:08:52Two tickets to the world premiere to see Frankenstein in Texas.
00:08:56How did you manage to get these?
00:08:58They must have cost a fortune.
00:08:59I know a few people.
00:09:01Do you think the cast and crew would be there?
00:09:04I don't know about any of that.
00:09:05But I do know the director, Charles Lander, is going to be there.
00:09:08He's giving the opening speech.
00:09:11Oh.
00:09:13Thank you. I love them.
00:09:15Anything for you, my sweet.
00:09:17Just think of it, Cindy.
00:09:18We're going to be up there one day.
00:09:21Our name's up in lights.
00:09:27Good evening, friends.
00:09:29Bob Kenton here, coming to you live from sunny California,
00:09:33the world premiere of Charles Lander's Frankenstein in Texas.
00:09:38And there's the monster man himself with his lovely wife, Julia.
00:09:44Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes.
00:09:46The stars are truly shining bright tonight, friends.
00:09:49From where I'm standing, I'm positive this will surely be a night to remember.
00:09:55How are you this evening, Aggie?
00:10:15Charles.
00:10:16I'm surprised you noticed me.
00:10:18One sniff in this general direction was enough to alert me.
00:10:22I hope our audience tonight is clever enough not to light a cigarette in your direct vicinity.
00:10:27Well, how else are we to survive one of your films, Charles, without a few drops of liquid courage?
00:10:34Very amusing.
00:10:38Frankenstein in Texas.
00:10:39Let me guess, another pornographic display of sex and violence?
00:10:46Why ask me?
00:10:47I don't attend the cinema anymore.
00:10:49I merely read about it in your weekly column.
00:10:52More and more executives and studio heads are doing just the same.
00:10:56Really, it's quite intelligent of them.
00:10:58Rumors, my dear woman.
00:10:59Merely rumors.
00:11:01Are they rumors, Charles?
00:11:04If you'll excuse me, I have a film to introduce.
00:11:15Just one pull of the trigger, Charles, and I'm out one direct.
00:11:21You're drunk, my friend, and it's not even loaded.
00:11:27No, but one day it might be.
00:11:30And what, by chance, would you do then?
00:11:32Hmm, simple.
00:11:35I'll have my wife bail me out of jail.
00:11:40Your wife, eh?
00:11:46Good evening, Charles.
00:11:51Good evening, Karen.
00:11:55Hadn't you heard, Charles?
00:11:58Karen and I are tying the knot.
00:12:00Oh, but you'll be invited to the wedding, of course.
00:12:05I give you my heartfelt congratulations, Karen.
00:12:09I always knew you were destined for greatness.
00:12:12And even though we had our time, what's done is done.
00:12:15And I'm sure the right man won in the end.
00:12:18He did.
00:12:18But I want you to know, you'll always have a place in my heart.
00:12:26Is that right?
00:12:28How could I ever stop loving the monster man?
00:12:32Monsters?
00:12:33Ha, no more of that.
00:12:36From now on, only A projects, baby.
00:12:40Musicals.
00:12:40Westerns.
00:12:41No more monsters.
00:12:43No offense, Charles.
00:12:45None taken.
00:12:46Of course not.
00:12:48Come, darling.
00:12:50Excuse us, if you will, Charles.
00:12:52Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the man of the moment, Charles of Landau.
00:13:02Thank you all for coming here tonight.
00:13:12It truly is a privilege to see you here in the flesh.
00:13:18For those of you who have been here with me since the beginning,
00:13:22Revolt of the Squid People, Hercules and the Minotaur,
00:13:27Planet of the Cave Girls and the Crypt of Dracula,
00:13:30I'm delighted to share with you and those of you who are just now joining us
00:13:36my latest opus,
00:13:39Frankenstein in Texas.
00:13:42I thank you for being here tonight.
00:13:45May...
00:13:46May you enjoy the film as much as we enjoyed making it.
00:14:11Congratulations, darling.
00:14:14I think I'll go home, Julia.
00:14:17Charles, the film's not even begun.
00:14:22I must go.
00:14:38Frankenstein of Texas, let me guess.
00:14:58Another pornographic display of sex and violence.
00:15:03How can I create something if I don't feel it in my heart or my soul?
00:15:17That's the kind of movie you should play, Charles.
00:15:21Not Frankenstein in Texas.
00:15:33I am your dog.
00:15:34I don't know if I don't feel it in my mind.
00:15:38Like, to the police force you can continue.
00:15:41I don't know if it's a woman.
00:15:43No one's ever seen this one.
00:15:45I'm so happy, Charles.
00:15:52Hello?
00:16:12Hello?
00:16:16Hello?
00:16:35Good evening, monsieur.
00:16:37Good evening.
00:16:42Ah, a fine piece, monsieur.
00:16:46They once belonged to Basil Le Barbu, Basil the Bearded.
00:16:54Basil the Bearded?
00:16:56He was the leader of the Spanish traveling circus for three decades, monsieur.
00:17:04And these?
00:17:06Once worn by the Illustrious Celestres Durante Una Psychica, a psychic.
00:17:12My collection, you see, is all that remains of their humble careers.
00:17:19Is that right?
00:17:22Monsieur, is there something in particular that you are seeking?
00:17:29My name is Charles Landor. Have you ever heard of me?
00:17:34No, I cannot say that I have.
00:17:37I'm in the picture business, and I am in need of some... inspiration.
00:17:43Ah, inspiracion.
00:17:45Yes, for a new film.
00:17:49Your sign says the impossible made real.
00:17:53Was that a lie?
00:17:56Perhaps I can show you my finest piece.
00:18:01I make my living attempting to frighten people with smoke and mirrors.
00:18:14If you think I'll be happy with the head of a cat sewn onto the body of a fish, like the famous Fiji mermaid,
00:18:22or a woman with rubber snakes for hair standing behind frosted glass,
00:18:27I will be terribly disappointed.
00:18:29Oh no, monsieur. Not this.
00:18:34Very well. I'll play your game.
00:18:39But I must warn you, death has always surrounded him.
00:18:47I call him Mantapus.
00:19:02Come. Waken for a moment from your dark night.
00:19:17He was once worshipped as a god on a small island in the Pacific when I first found him.
00:19:35This one possesses one brain and three hearts.
00:19:46You face the
00:19:54Watch.
00:19:57Listen.
00:19:59Focus.
00:20:01I am your master, and you must obey me.
00:20:08Show me that you understand this.
00:20:16Now, sleep, sleep.
00:20:22He can survive outside his tank for brief increments of time.
00:20:33Perhaps long enough for your cameras to photograph him.
00:20:39I can have him delivered to you first thing tomorrow morning.
00:20:44Is this the inspiration you were seeking?
00:20:49Oh, yes.
00:20:51He can be yours for a mere 8,000 American dollars, monsieur.
00:20:58Do we have a deal?
00:21:01I will pay your price.
00:21:14Mr. Danzinger, Charles Landor on line one.
00:21:30Oh, thanks, Dolly.
00:21:32My pleasure, sir.
00:21:33Charlie, baby.
00:21:35Hey, hey, what did I tell you?
00:21:37That witch Aggie sure did a number on Frankenstein in Texas, didn't she?
00:21:41Oh, what does she know?
00:21:43An awful lot, Chuckie, an awful lot.
00:21:45Anyway, how can I help you?
00:21:47I suppose there's no reason to beat around the bush.
00:21:50I'm retiring.
00:21:52Charles, you're not serious.
00:21:54I'm afraid I am.
00:21:55I've given deep thought to our conversation last week and, though I'm hesitant to admit,
00:22:00you were right.
00:22:02I've worked here for far too long, my wheels spinning along the same dusty and barren roads.
00:22:07The world is evolving and, unfortunately, I'm a dinosaur on the verge of extinction.
00:22:12The time has come for me to step down.
00:22:14Well, I'm pleased to hear that you're taking this so calmly.
00:22:17I mean, your early work put our studio on the map, and for that we are forever grateful.
00:22:22Grateful enough to grant me one final favor?
00:22:25Uh, what do you have in mind?
00:22:27One final film.
00:22:30On my terms, without studio interference.
00:22:34Go on.
00:22:35I can have it to you in seven weeks with a premiere on the 8th.
00:22:39And once it is done, I shall be gone clean and clear.
00:22:42I shall leave the studio once and for all.
00:22:47Well, I don't see why not.
00:22:49In fact, they'll give you the green light right now.
00:22:51I thank you, sir.
00:22:52Uh, Chucky, what's the name of this film, anyway?
00:23:12No good at all.
00:23:13For heaven's sake, get rid of her.
00:23:17No good at all.
00:23:18For heaven's sake, get rid of her.
00:23:22For heaven's sake, get rid of her.
00:23:29For heaven's sake, get rid of her.
00:23:30For heaven's sake, get rid of her.
00:23:31That's quite enough.
00:23:32You may go now.
00:23:33Charles, if you're in need of an actress, why not just phone her?
00:23:36Karen Hamilton.
00:23:37No.
00:23:38Why not?
00:23:39Why not?
00:23:40Why not?
00:23:41Why not?
00:23:42Why not?
00:23:43Why not?
00:23:44Why not?
00:23:45Why not?
00:23:46She's been a loyal actress to you.
00:23:47Karen Hamilton?
00:23:48Do you realize what she did to me on my last picture of Frankenstein in Texas?
00:23:57She arrived on set every day, two hours behind the scenes.
00:24:02Why not just phone Karen Hamilton?
00:24:04No.
00:24:05Why not? She's been a loyal actress to you.
00:24:07Karen Hamilton?
00:24:09Do you realize what she did to me on my last picture, Frankenstein, in Texas?
00:24:13She arrived on set every day, two hours behind schedule, usually inebriated.
00:24:19She hardly took the time to read the script, much less learn her lines.
00:24:21It's a miracle the picture was completed at all.
00:24:24No, Julian, no.
00:24:28Well, my jeez, is anyone going to come see me?
00:24:32I've been waiting for an hour now.
00:24:35I just want to be a star.
00:24:38Thou bloodless remnant of that royal blood,
00:24:44be it lawful that I invocate thy ghost
00:24:48to hear the lamentions of poor Anne,
00:24:54wife to thy Edward.
00:24:57Lo, in these windows that let forth thy life,
00:25:02I pour the helpless bomb of my poor eyes.
00:25:09Oh, Carson!
00:25:10All right, that's enough.
00:25:12Uh, I'm sorry.
00:25:13Memorizing lines isn't my strong suit.
00:25:16That's perfectly all right, Miss Sanchez, perfectly all right.
00:25:19A pretty figure can help tremendously on screen.
00:25:21Why, with the correct body language, you needn't even employ the lines.
00:25:26But since we are on this subject...
00:25:28Mm-hmm.
00:25:29How do you feel about nudity?
00:25:32Um, nudity?
00:25:34Yes, nudity.
00:25:36Nothing exorbitant, of course, but as per the script,
00:25:39there are a few sequences where you are required to wear something a tad more revealing.
00:25:44Um, well, you see, my boyfriend Ronnie may not approve of such outfits.
00:25:53Thank you, Miss Sanchez.
00:25:54We'll be in touch.
00:25:56You mean I didn't get it?
00:25:58I'm sorry.
00:26:01You know something?
00:26:03You're a real creep.
00:26:05You know that?
00:26:05A real perverted creep.
00:26:08One moment, Miss Sanchez.
00:26:11The film pays $600 a day.
00:26:13You will have your own trailer,
00:26:15your own makeup man and wardrobe assistant,
00:26:17and every afternoon a stills photographer will schedule in for a photoshoot for publicity purposes.
00:26:22You will have various interviews with multiple magazines regarding your life and career.
00:26:27Oh, and your name will be placed above the title of the film on the poster.
00:26:31Now, what say you?
00:26:33Well, I suppose I could talk to my boyfriend about those outfits.
00:26:48No doubt.
00:26:50We'll be in touch, Miss Sanchez.
00:26:52Oh, thank you.
00:26:57Bye.
00:26:58I got the part!
00:27:00Slide any scene out of the realm of an actor's discomfort with a stroke of their ego or the illusion of high art,
00:27:07and you will find that they can be capable of anything.
00:27:13Who's next?
00:27:17Cindy Banks.
00:27:22May I help you?
00:27:23Uh, yes.
00:27:24I'm her boyfriend.
00:27:27I'm afraid I don't understand.
00:27:28She doesn't go anywhere without me.
00:27:31Sorry.
00:27:32I'm sorry, but we're only auditioning actresses this morning.
00:27:36And I completely understand that, so I'll just go sit in the corner and...
00:27:38You will just go wait outside.
00:27:40One moment, Julia.
00:27:42The young man may join his beloved if he wishes.
00:27:44Uh, hiya, sir.
00:27:45I'm Rick, and this is Cindy Banks.
00:27:48A pleasure.
00:27:49We are both huge fans of your films.
00:27:50We've seen them hundreds of times.
00:27:52Well, I'm afraid I am not auditioning mutes this morning.
00:27:55Sir?
00:27:55Unless I am mistaken, it seems as though Cindy cannot speak for herself.
00:27:59Oh, no, sir.
00:28:00Trust me.
00:28:00She can speak.
00:28:01Then do you both a favor by sitting down and shutting up.
00:28:09And what was your name, my dear?
00:28:11Cindy.
00:28:12Cindy Banks.
00:28:13A pleasure, Miss Banks, and how pretty you look this morning.
00:28:16Oh, why, thank you, Mr. Landor.
00:28:18It's not often we find such beauty in a large afternoon casting call.
00:28:22Oh, you're awfully too kind.
00:28:25Please, Miss Banks, will you dance?
00:28:26That won't be necessary, Julia.
00:28:29Miss Banks, you have the part.
00:28:31What?
00:28:31What?
00:28:32What?
00:28:32I want you to star in my new film.
00:28:34Congratulations.
00:28:35Uh, Mr. Landor, I...
00:28:38I don't know what to say.
00:28:39Say yes.
00:28:40Yes?
00:28:40You won't regret this.
00:28:42Uh, what about me, sir?
00:28:44What about you?
00:28:45Do you have anything for me?
00:28:46We're not going to have any trouble with you, are we?
00:28:48No, sir.
00:28:50Very well, since you insist on following her everywhere,
00:28:53I suppose you can find something for you to do on set as well?
00:28:56Yes, I think we can.
00:28:58Go down with Julia to payroll and fill out the proper paperwork.
00:29:02Filming begins on Monday.
00:29:04Oh, Mr. Landor, thank you so much.
00:29:10Well, you certainly seem to know what you're looking for, Charles.
00:29:14One look at Miss Banks and I knew.
00:29:17She deserves a long and interesting career.
00:29:21I'm going to give it to her.
00:29:23She deserves a long, sir.
00:29:43She deserves a long, sir.
00:30:16Listen to me.
00:30:22That's right, look at me.
00:30:28Follow this light.
00:30:31It will help you to concentrate.
00:30:33Remember every word that I say.
00:30:37I am your master and you must obey me.
00:30:41Tomorrow is the first day of shooting and your first test of obedience.
00:30:46You will not fail me because you know I shall always take care of you, shield you, and protect you.
00:30:54Together we will create the most realistic monster movie ever made.
00:30:58All other films will pale in comparison to ours because no other film has a real-life monster for a start.
00:31:06No other film has you.
00:31:07Bob Kenton here again.
00:31:37I'm coming to you live from sunny California.
00:31:41The sun is shining.
00:31:43The birds are singing.
00:31:44And a new Charles Landor film is about to start production.
00:31:49You will see scenes never before seen on a motion picture screen.
00:32:00Eight times the terror.
00:32:02Eight times the horror.
00:32:04Mantapos, the monster movie to end all monster movies.
00:32:15We're back.
00:32:16I can't believe we're actually here.
00:32:26Well, you're the one that's actually here.
00:32:29Oh, I hope you're not getting jealous of me now.
00:32:33You?
00:32:34Never.
00:32:34Are you decent, my dear?
00:32:37Yes.
00:32:38This is all terribly exciting.
00:32:40Ah, don't get too excited.
00:32:42It's merely the first day.
00:32:43We'll need you in the blue dress.
00:32:45Yes, of course.
00:32:46Now come along, Rick.
00:32:47Out we go.
00:32:48What?
00:32:48Why?
00:32:49Well, she can't very well change with you staring at her, can she?
00:32:52Yes, she can.
00:32:53No, she can't.
00:32:54Come along.
00:32:55Let's leave her alone.
00:33:06Are we ready?
00:33:09Hugo, are we ready?
00:33:10Let's make it happen, Captain.
00:33:12Marker.
00:33:14Mantapos.
00:33:14Day one.
00:33:15Take one.
00:33:17And action.
00:33:21Now.
00:33:22You are the rich and pompous head of a Hollywood studio, and you are watching footage from the
00:33:28films currently being shot by your directors.
00:33:32But suddenly, your ears are overtaken by some hideous, slimy, crawling, creeping sound that
00:33:40overwhelms your eardrums.
00:33:43You turn and see a figure in the darkness.
00:33:47What could it be?
00:33:49What on earth could it be?
00:33:51The terror begins to envelop your heart, and you realize it is a monster unseen by the eyes
00:33:57of God and man alike.
00:33:59A hellish relic from an ancient time.
00:34:04An ancient world!
00:34:06You cannot look away, for it is the face of a half-man, half-octopus creature.
00:34:11The face of the mantapos!
00:34:14And cut, Hugo!
00:34:21Magnificent.
00:34:23Rosa, I think we need three 650s on level three for backlight.
00:34:27Do you mind?
00:34:28Really, Charles?
00:34:29I...
00:34:29I'm quite intrigued by your creative description.
00:34:33However, that only goes so far.
00:34:35For a truly cathartic reaction, I should have the monster before me.
00:34:39When do we get to see it?
00:34:41My dear friend, that is simply a privilege reserved only for the select few.
00:34:56And now, Cindy Banks, allow me to introduce you to the mantapos.
00:35:03And now, Cindy Banks, allow me to introduce you to the mantapos.
00:35:31Don't get too close, my dear. There is danger in that tank.
00:35:37Danger like you'll never realize.
00:35:48The wild western women. I did some uncredited work on the script.
00:35:52The director owes me a favor.
00:35:54I'd be delighted if you joined me.
00:35:57Oh, uh... I'm... I'm not sure if I can.
00:36:03What? Why not?
00:36:05You see... I'm not sure how Rick would feel about it.
00:36:10Oh?
00:36:12He means well, it's just... he can be a little overprotective with me.
00:36:18Rick wants to see you succeed as an actress, doesn't he?
00:36:21Yes, but...
00:36:22Then I don't see the problem. Consider tonight as further rehearsal for the film.
00:36:26We can discuss your character and motivations at dinner.
00:36:30If it's for the film...
00:36:32Okay.
00:36:33Yes, very well.
00:36:34Shall I pick you up around 6.30?
00:36:36Yes.
00:36:38No! I don't like it!
00:36:41Rick, it's just a premiere!
00:36:43But why does it have to be you? He has a wife, doesn't he?
00:36:45That's strictly work-related.
00:36:47Is it, Cindy? Is it?!
00:36:49Yes! He said so himself!
00:36:51Ha!
00:36:52Rick! He can help me with my career! Don't you know that?
00:36:58Oh, he'll help you alright.
00:37:01You're acting like a complete fool!
00:37:03Am I?!
00:37:04Yes!
00:37:08Rick...
00:37:10I'm sorry.
00:37:11Let's not part as enemies.
00:37:17Oh, we're not enemies.
00:37:23Charles Landau! Right here, sir! Is it alright if I call you Charles?
00:37:26May I introduce my latest star discovery, Cindy Banks, the star of Mantopus.
00:37:32You are a magician, Mr. Landau!
00:37:34No, please.
00:37:35She is the story, gentlemen.
00:37:37Will we ever see you make a musical sound?
00:37:38So on, my dear.
00:37:39You've got to learn sometime.
00:37:41Well, the ghost is dead, Charles.
00:37:42Can I comment?
00:37:43You're sleeping in New York City at 75 miles an hour.
00:37:46When can I tell my lady that Papa's coming home?
00:37:49Ah.
00:37:51Good to see you, sir, madam.
00:37:53Madam.
00:37:57Well, if it isn't Miss Aggie Perkins.
00:38:02Charles, I really was sorry to hear that you got permission to produce a new film.
00:38:08Yes, quite the tragedy.
00:38:10On another note, I must confess I quite enjoyed your write-up of Frankenstein in Texas.
00:38:15Did you?
00:38:16I did indeed.
00:38:17How did you put it?
00:38:18A film as tired as an elderly whore strutting about your back alley.
00:38:22Well, I must have been delusional.
00:38:25That was far too kind.
00:38:27At least this film will be worth the price of admission.
00:38:30If only you could be in it, isn't that so?
00:38:33I beg your pardon?
00:38:35No one wishes to become a critic, my dear.
00:38:38I'd say you were once a bright and optimistic chorus girl who couldn't take the sting of one more rejection from an audition table.
00:38:46And so rather than become a secretary or a housewife, you became a critic, a position lower than the dust, unworthy to even lay eyes upon the hard work of a true filmmaker.
00:38:59Oh, Charles, a true filmmaker grows, develops, and adapts as he goes.
00:39:09You?
00:39:10You are a madman, Charles, masquerading as a director, obsessed with nudity and violence.
00:39:19If there's one thing I will be proud of, it's that my readers will know that.
00:39:26Perhaps.
00:39:28And yet, long after we are both dead and buried, your words will fade into oblivion while my films shall remain.
00:39:36Until then, the studio heads and execs will continue to read my column and refuse to fund your films.
00:39:46I will still have a job and therefore be able to pay my bills.
00:39:52Wish I could say the same for you, Charles.
00:39:57Wish I could say the same for you, Charles.
00:40:10Follow this light.
00:40:12It will help you to concentrate.
00:40:15Remember every word that I say.
00:40:18I am your master, and you must obey me.
00:40:22Do you understand?
00:40:24The critic for the Hollywood Star, Miss Aggie Perkins.
00:40:29She has done me wrong and must be punished.
00:40:32You must punish her.
00:40:35Do you understand me?
00:40:37Punish her.
00:40:52Disglish her.
00:40:53Twelve.
00:40:54Mine and Return girl
00:40:55Yes, this one.
00:40:58It's this one.
00:41:28It's this one.
00:41:58Pardon me, sir.
00:42:12I'll call you back.
00:42:14Yeah, Shepard, come on in.
00:42:15Come on in.
00:42:19You wish to see the autopsy report on that Perkins woman, sir?
00:42:22Oh, yes, yes, yes, of course, of course.
00:42:24So, what's the verdict here?
00:42:26Well, there appears to be no motive, sir.
00:42:29Nothing was stolen, at least.
00:42:31And the coroner ruled it as a strangulation.
00:42:34Oh, my God.
00:42:36Who would have wanted to do a thing like this, huh?
00:42:40Who is not the question, sir.
00:42:42I think we should be asking, what killed her?
00:42:48What did you say?
00:42:51I don't wish to sound impertinent, sir, but...
00:42:56But?
00:42:57I'm almost afraid to say it.
00:43:03You're going to think me mad for even considering it.
00:43:05Just come out with it, Shepard, and let me be the judge?
00:43:10Well, it's just that...
00:43:13Well, you saw the strange mutilations on her body, sir.
00:43:16They were almost like...
00:43:17Like what?
00:43:22Like suction cups.
00:43:24It was as if she was strangled by...
00:43:27A giant octopus.
00:43:32Giant octopus?
00:43:36I'm just telling you what I think.
00:43:38So, what you think is that a giant octopus
00:43:47is stalking the streets of Los Angeles,
00:43:51strangling innocent women in their homes at night?
00:43:56Well, when you put it like that...
00:43:58Don't be ridiculous, my boy.
00:44:02Look, Shepard,
00:44:05you need to back off
00:44:06and calm down.
00:44:11Have some fruit.
00:44:15I suppose you're right.
00:44:17Of course I am.
00:44:19Look, look.
00:44:21Take the night off.
00:44:22Yes, sir.
00:44:23If you say so.
00:44:25Take that girl of yours out
00:44:27for a nice dinner tonight, huh?
00:44:30We're not talking right now, sir.
00:44:33Well, then,
00:44:34stay at home alone
00:44:35and play some music.
00:44:38You deserve it.
00:44:48Charles, have you seen this?
00:44:50It's incredible.
00:44:52Your friend, Aggie Perkins,
00:44:54found dead.
00:44:54She was no friend of mine, Julia.
00:44:58What do you mean?
00:45:00She was a vulture
00:45:01who never failed to hide her delight
00:45:03at tearing apart my films.
00:45:05Well, you could at least show
00:45:08a bit more sympathy.
00:45:10Sympathy for those creatures?
00:45:12They'll get none from me.
00:45:24Wasn't that movie premiere last night
00:45:26the one you wanted to see?
00:45:27I suppose it was.
00:45:37Well, I was too tired
00:45:38to attend anyhow.
00:45:40Although I'm sure
00:45:41you could have found
00:45:41someone to go with.
00:45:43Perhaps that young actress,
00:45:44Cindy Banks,
00:45:45I believe her name was.
00:45:47Well, I just think
00:45:48it's interesting
00:45:49to see how quickly
00:45:50she's risen
00:45:50through the ranks
00:45:51of your trust.
00:45:53What are you insinuating?
00:45:55I'm not insinuating anything
00:45:56I don't already know.
00:45:57In just a few short weeks,
00:45:58she's gone from some random audition
00:46:00to your evening date.
00:46:01What the devil?
00:46:02Don't try to slip
00:46:03on a mask of innocence for me.
00:46:04I called the box office
00:46:05last night to ask for tickets,
00:46:07but was told you were
00:46:07already in attendance
00:46:08with a lovely plus one.
00:46:10You stop this, Julia.
00:46:11You stop this immediately.
00:46:12You'll jabber and needle me
00:46:14until I can't stand it.
00:46:15It's the truth
00:46:16you can't stand.
00:46:17But I suppose you deserve
00:46:18a nice little prize
00:46:19for picking the most
00:46:19attractive of the bunch.
00:46:21I'm the one
00:46:22who deserves a prize
00:46:23for eating the slop
00:46:24you call food!
00:46:27What other schemes
00:46:28have you cooked up
00:46:29for the future, then?
00:46:30Special secret wardrobe fittings?
00:46:32After hours' rehearsals
00:46:33to be completed at home?
00:46:34Stop shouting, you fool!
00:46:37I was not shouting.
00:46:39And besides,
00:46:40even if I had whispered,
00:46:41the truth would have rung
00:46:42in your ears
00:46:43like an alarm bell.
00:46:44Stop it, I said!
00:46:45Enough! Enough!
00:46:46No, I will not stop!
00:46:48I'm tired of living
00:46:49underneath your thumb
00:46:50as if I were
00:46:51a million afternoon blazing!
00:46:52Man live under my hand!
00:46:56Julia.
00:46:56Don't touch me!
00:46:58Forgive me, Julia.
00:46:58I am sorry,
00:46:59but you enraged me.
00:47:01So quick with your hand
00:47:02that it's not
00:47:02the first time either!
00:47:04Can you ever
00:47:05forgive me, Julia?
00:47:06Can you still
00:47:07love me?
00:47:09Marker?
00:47:24Marker?
00:47:25Hello?
00:47:26Oh, Johnny,
00:47:29you'll never guess
00:47:30what I saw
00:47:31at the ocean today.
00:47:32It was that
00:47:33big, scary
00:47:35octoman...
00:47:36No, no, no.
00:47:39Mantipus.
00:47:40The name is
00:47:41Mantipus.
00:47:42Okay.
00:47:43Now try it again.
00:47:46Try it again.
00:47:48And action.
00:47:53Ring, ring.
00:47:56Hello?
00:47:57Oh, Johnny.
00:48:00You'll never guess
00:48:01what I saw
00:48:02at the ocean today.
00:48:04It was that
00:48:05big, scary
00:48:06mantipus
00:48:08coming to
00:48:09attack me.
00:48:10I think
00:48:11I'm in danger.
00:48:14Please come
00:48:14help me.
00:48:16Quick.
00:48:16Quick.
00:48:20Cut.
00:48:23Wonderful work.
00:48:26All right, everyone.
00:48:27We're going to
00:48:28move on to
00:48:28scene 25.
00:48:30Wouldn't you
00:48:31maybe want to
00:48:31do another take
00:48:32of this?
00:48:32Maybe from
00:48:33a different angle?
00:48:34What do you
00:48:35think is my best
00:48:36side?
00:48:36You're sitting
00:48:37on it.
00:48:38Huh?
00:48:38Huh?
00:48:56So, uh, Karen and I
00:49:25missed you at the
00:49:26wedding.
00:49:27Yes.
00:49:28I must apologize
00:49:29for my absence.
00:49:31It was a good time.
00:49:32Open bar.
00:49:33What can I say?
00:49:35Anyway, Charles,
00:49:36listen, I've got
00:49:37some bad news.
00:49:38Ah, there's no
00:49:39easy way to say
00:49:40this.
00:49:41We're going to
00:49:42have to cancel
00:49:42your production.
00:49:43The audience
00:49:44response cards
00:49:45came in for the
00:49:46new musical we're
00:49:47working on, and
00:49:48it's a hit, and
00:49:49we're going to
00:49:50push four more
00:49:51cowboy musicals,
00:49:52so we have to
00:49:53shift your production
00:49:54money over to
00:49:55that.
00:49:55I'm really sorry
00:49:56about this.
00:49:57So that's it,
00:49:58then.
00:49:59With one swipe
00:50:01of your hand,
00:50:01I'm out with the
00:50:02garbage after nearly
00:50:03one week of
00:50:04production.
00:50:05Charles, I didn't
00:50:06call you in here
00:50:07for an argument.
00:50:08Well, you're
00:50:08going to get one.
00:50:09Did you expect me
00:50:10to simply bow down
00:50:11to you and your
00:50:12mindless western
00:50:13musicals?
00:50:15I'm on the verge
00:50:16of creating the
00:50:16greatest monster
00:50:17movie ever made,
00:50:18and all you can
00:50:18think about is
00:50:19casting your wife
00:50:20in a cowboy hat.
00:50:22Okay.
00:50:23You want to
00:50:24sling around
00:50:25insults, Charles?
00:50:26I'll oblige.
00:50:27I never liked
00:50:28you or your
00:50:30creature feature
00:50:31films.
00:50:32In fact, your
00:50:32best film was
00:50:33ten years ago,
00:50:34and even that
00:50:35one licked.
00:50:36We shouldn't
00:50:37have gave you
00:50:37money to do
00:50:39anything.
00:50:40I want you
00:50:41off of this
00:50:41studio lot by
00:50:42tonight, and if
00:50:43you refuse to
00:50:44go, I'll have
00:50:45you dragged out
00:50:46by force.
00:50:47Goodbye, Mr. Lander.
00:50:49Mr. Lander!
00:51:19Send our mail to the county jail
00:51:29Send our mail to the county jail
00:51:33Tell our saddle pals tonight
00:51:36They've got to lose to life
00:51:38Send our mail to the county jail
00:51:41Say goodbye to your favorite gal
00:51:45Say goodbye to your special gal
00:51:50We're supposed to have a date
00:51:52But we reckon we'll be late
00:51:54Say goodbye to your favorite gal
00:51:57Can't you see me looking through the jail out of our
00:52:01Ask the hand and collect our mail
00:52:05Ask the hand and collect our mail
00:52:09If they ask you where I am
00:52:11Say I made an awful chance
00:52:13Send that mail to the county jail
00:52:43Tú...
00:52:44lists...
00:52:44....!...
00:52:45ruuuuuuh
00:52:46ohoo
00:52:48...
00:52:50Tell me if I elephant can't escape
00:52:51I really saw the story
00:52:52Are you standing now?
00:52:53My head with theyszs
00:52:54Tios and my mind
00:52:55My head with the
00:52:57obviamente
00:52:57And the entire place
00:52:58Is coming I slow my head
00:52:59Siren has complied
00:52:59My墓
00:53:09As you may well know,
00:53:37our dear friend,
00:53:39Mr. Jonathan Danzinger was found dead last night murdered by an unknown assailant in
00:53:47our very own screening room.
00:53:50I can't even begin to imagine the emotions that are swirling around this room right now
00:53:55for our actors, our technicians, all of us, but he lives on in our hearts.
00:54:07Our very own singing cowboy, sitting astride a winged horse galloping through the clouds
00:54:16of paradise.
00:54:18May his song fill our souls forever.
00:54:23Are you okay?
00:54:24Are you okay?
00:54:25Are you okay?
00:54:26Are you okay?
00:54:30Are you okay?
00:54:32Are you okay?
00:54:33Are you okay?
00:54:35No.
00:54:36Let go.
00:54:43No.
00:54:48I don't know.
00:55:18I don't know.
00:55:48I don't know.
00:56:18Please have a seat, Mr. Landor.
00:56:26This is Chief Flanagan.
00:56:28Ah, Chief Flanagan.
00:56:30A true pleasure.
00:56:31We do hope this won't take up too much of your time.
00:56:34Anything I can do to help, gentlemen, I am at your service.
00:56:37Now, you do know that Mr. Danzinger was killed under mysterious circumstances?
00:56:45I do.
00:56:47Horrible.
00:56:48Absolutely horrible.
00:56:50Very much under similar circumstances as that newspaper critic, Agatha Perkins.
00:56:55Oh, that.
00:57:07Poor woman.
00:57:09Who could have done such an awful thing?
00:57:13The reporters around town have dubbed the killer the Suction Cup Strangler after the little circular marks that he leaves on his victims.
00:57:20Is that so?
00:57:22We understand that you had a meeting with Danzinger the afternoon he was murdered?
00:57:27Indeed.
00:57:28So, um, what did you talk about that day?
00:57:32He asked how I was progressing with my film.
00:57:36I am happy to say we are entirely on schedule.
00:57:39And I shall be dedicating the film to his memory.
00:57:42It will be the final production that bears his stamp of approval.
00:57:45And the both of you left on good terms?
00:57:48Absolutely.
00:57:50Were you under the impression that we had not?
00:57:53Well, as a matter of fact...
00:57:55No.
00:57:59But in police work, we must cover all of our bases.
00:58:03Of course.
00:58:05Do you know of anyone who might have held a grudge against Mr. Danzinger?
00:58:11None whatsoever.
00:58:12But this is Hollywood, gentlemen.
00:58:16Who knows what skeletons he could have had hidden in his closet.
00:58:22Of course.
00:58:28Well, if that's all you'll be needing me for, gentlemen...
00:58:31You'll let us know if you have any leads.
00:58:33Of course.
00:58:34I wish you the best of luck on your investigation, sir.
00:58:36Thank you for coming in, Mr. Landor.
00:58:38Of course.
00:58:39I hope you catch him, whoever he is.
00:58:43And best of luck on your new film.
00:58:46What did you say it was called again?
00:58:50Mantopus.
00:58:52Sir.
00:58:54Sir.
00:58:56Sir.
00:58:57Sir.
00:59:09Sir.
00:59:09What can I do for you, Miss Hamilton?
00:59:29You may refer to me as Mrs. Jonathan Danziger.
00:59:33What can I do for you?
00:59:35I believe it's me who can do something for you.
00:59:37What could you possibly do for me?
00:59:41I can allow you to continue production on your film.
00:59:43My what?
00:59:45It would be a shame if Mantis was cancelled.
00:59:48What the devil are you talking about?
00:59:51You see, Charles, since the death of my dear husband, as of now, the management of Danziger International falls to me.
01:00:00Ridiculous. I refuse to sit here and listen to this conjecture.
01:00:05Conjecture, Charles.
01:00:07Yes. You lie!
01:00:11I wish I was, Charles. I wish I was.
01:00:14In fact, as the sole producer of Danziger International, I can cancel your production any time I wish.
01:00:23What do you want?
01:00:24It's very simple. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I know your fans would love to see the return of the reigning screen queen.
01:00:33I'm sorry, my dear. We're already four weeks into the schedule. It's impossible.
01:00:37Oh, I'm sure the monster man can think of something.
01:00:40I want my script on my desk at eight o'clock tomorrow morning, or else you can kiss your dream project goodbye.
01:00:48Eight o'clock.
01:00:50I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I want you to cast me in a leading role. I
01:01:20Oh, my God.
01:01:50Come here.
01:02:05Up there.
01:02:20Oh, my God.
01:02:50Oh, my God.
01:03:20Oh, my God.
01:03:50Oh, my God.
01:04:20Oh, my God.
01:04:22What a loss.
01:04:23And such a beautiful woman, too.
01:04:26The same mutilations, Commissioner.
01:04:28The marks of sharp suction cups.
01:04:30Suction cup strangler, eh?
01:04:33First that movie critic, then her husband, and now her.
01:04:39All of them with connections to Charles Landor.
01:04:42Shepard, there's something here that just doesn't add up.
01:04:54Can you get me into that premiere of his?
01:04:57His what?
01:04:59His new film.
01:05:01It opens next week.
01:05:02You've got a hunch, haven't you?
01:05:07I can't put my finger on it, sir, but Charles Landor is involved with these murders.
01:05:13I'm sure of it.
01:05:14Good evening.
01:05:26I'm Charles Landor, and I'm here today to promote my new film, Manticus.
01:05:33It's the story of a misunderstood movie director, not unlike myself, who vows revenge on the actors
01:05:40and actresses, the studio executives and critics who have wronged him.
01:05:45He unleashes a half-man, half-octopus creature to kill them all.
01:05:50A creature known simply as the Mantopus.
01:05:55The Mantopus.
01:05:57The spawn of Satan himself.
01:06:03You will see, Cindy Banks, Charles Landor's latest star discovery.
01:06:10The Mantopus is the most beautiful victim.
01:06:29Mantopus.
01:06:31Eight times the terror.
01:06:33Ha ha.
01:06:34Eight times the horror.
01:06:38Coming to your theater.
01:06:40This Friday.
01:06:46Ah, I haven't eaten that well in years.
01:06:49Ah, you have Julia to thank for that.
01:06:51Take my advice, Rick.
01:06:53Marry a cook and you'll never know hunger.
01:06:55I'll keep that in mind.
01:06:57I will take that as a compliment.
01:06:59Here's to Mantopus.
01:07:01One of the smoothest shoots I've ever been on.
01:07:04Seven and a half weeks and everything went off without a hitch.
01:07:07A film that'll not soon be forgotten.
01:07:11Hear, hear.
01:07:18I'd like to take this moment to, um, to apologize, Mr. Lander.
01:07:24Apologize?
01:07:25What on earth for?
01:07:25Apologize to you and to Cindy and to all of you.
01:07:34I have been a tad overprotective of Cindy.
01:07:38And I may have said some things at your expense there behind your back.
01:07:42Rick, I was angry, I was jealous, and I'm sorry.
01:07:48It takes a real man to admit when he has done wrong, Rick.
01:07:53And to show you that I bear no ill will, I would like to do something for you.
01:07:59Sir?
01:08:01Rick, I'd like to direct you in a screen test for the producers to see.
01:08:05I truly believe you have what it takes to become a leading man.
01:08:08You think so?
01:08:09I do indeed.
01:08:11A screen test directed by Charles Landor.
01:08:13How does that sound?
01:08:14That sounds great.
01:08:17Wonderful.
01:08:17Then it's settled.
01:08:18Why not go up to the studio tonight?
01:08:20Right now?
01:08:21Yes, why not?
01:08:22It's very late.
01:08:23Cindy, this is showbiz.
01:08:27Come.
01:08:39Can we slate?
01:08:42Oh, good heavens.
01:08:44Excellent.
01:08:47Now, Rick, read over the speech I gave you, and when you're ready, we shall begin.
01:08:52Okay.
01:08:54Yes.
01:09:07Mr. Landor?
01:09:10Hello?
01:09:11Hello?
01:09:14This isn't funny, boss.
01:09:29Rick?
01:09:31Hello?
01:09:32Rick?
01:09:34Hello?
01:09:34Why do you have to be an actor, too?
01:09:43Cindy?
01:09:44Why can't you just be happy for me and my career?
01:09:47My career?
01:09:48My career?
01:09:49My career?
01:09:49My career?
01:09:50Yes, Rick.
01:09:51An actor spends their entire life waiting for the toboggan of fame, which may have already
01:09:58passed them.
01:09:59I'm afraid that in your case...
01:10:01You are too late!
01:10:03Well done, Rick.
01:10:12I honestly didn't think you had it in you.
01:10:16For your own safety, please do not touch the glass.
01:10:45Ladies and gentlemen, the Manticus does not like to be disturbed.
01:10:56I just...
01:10:57I can't believe it.
01:10:59This is so unlike him.
01:11:01I...
01:11:02I had no one else to turn to.
01:11:04That's completely understandable, my dear.
01:11:06Completely understandable.
01:11:09He left me this note this morning.
01:11:14Dear Cindy,
01:11:15I decided to follow my dreams of becoming a musician without you.
01:11:20I'm taking the first plane to New York City tonight.
01:11:23Perhaps we will meet again under different circumstances.
01:11:27Farewell, Rick.
01:11:29He told me he loved me.
01:11:35That we'd be married.
01:11:37I hope you don't mind my being frank, my dear, but that boy was trouble.
01:11:41I sensed it from the moment I met him.
01:11:43You did?
01:11:44I'm surprised he stayed with you as long as he did.
01:11:47If he wants to start a new life as a musician, then good riddance.
01:11:51He'll soon realize the world doesn't need another bohemian hippie with a guitar writing songs about life and love.
01:11:58I wager you can find half a dozen of them in every street coffee shop in the country.
01:12:02Now come, come.
01:12:03You're the leading lady in a brand new motion picture that opens tonight.
01:12:06Doesn't that make you happy?
01:12:09I'm sad that this will be your last.
01:12:11My last for Danzinger International.
01:12:12But I've decided to go independent, with you as my leading lady and new personal assistant.
01:12:20What about Julia?
01:12:21Never mind about Julia.
01:12:24To me, her usefulness has run its course.
01:12:27I've been patient, but alas, my time with her has grown tiresome and stale.
01:12:34I need a young, fresh mind like yours.
01:12:40If you think I'm ready.
01:12:42I do.
01:12:44You're a delicious little thing.
01:12:47I'm going to enjoy working with you.
01:12:51Ahem.
01:12:59Now hurry along and finish up, my dear.
01:13:04I suppose you were never taught how to knock on a door before entering a room.
01:13:12Finished with me, have you?
01:13:13I beg your pardon?
01:13:16Never mind about Julia, eh?
01:13:17Never mind about Julia.
01:13:19Toss me away like a piece of rubbish.
01:13:20Can you out with the old, in with the new?
01:13:22Be quiet, you fool.
01:13:24Fool?
01:13:26Fool I was to think there was a time in which I was your wife.
01:13:29But I suppose your little whore can fulfill those duties as well.
01:13:32You silly wench.
01:13:36Can you really believe?
01:13:40Seem familiar?
01:13:42What was it you said?
01:13:44Can you ever forgive me?
01:13:47Can you still love me?
01:13:48You have gone mad.
01:13:53No.
01:13:55I've just gone.
01:13:56Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the monster man himself.
01:14:04Yes, it's Charles Landau.
01:14:11Ladies and gentlemen, let me be the first to welcome you to the world premiere of Mantis.
01:14:17To those of you who helped make this production a reality, I give you my heartfelt thanks.
01:14:25It truly has been a long time coming.
01:14:28And I predict history will consider this film my masterpiece.
01:14:35Ladies and gentlemen, please, thank you.
01:14:40Thank you, sir.
01:14:47Hey, Stan, that's the signal.
01:14:50Roll the film.
01:14:51Let's go.
01:15:21Will everyone in the theatre hold on firmly to his seat, please?
01:15:34Listen to the sound.
01:15:42Take a moment to sit very still and study it.
01:15:51Listen.
01:15:58Do you recognize this sound?
01:16:05Ask yourself, does it match the rhythm of your own heart?
01:16:16No.
01:16:18For the sound you are hearing is the sound of three hearts.
01:16:25The hearts belonging to the mantapus.
01:16:31The mantapus.
01:16:32The mantapus.
01:16:33The mantapus.
01:16:35The mantapus.
01:16:36The mantapus.
01:16:37The mantapus.
01:16:41No.
01:16:42Let's go.
01:17:12Let's go.
01:17:42I'm in the picture business, and I am in need of some inspiration.
01:18:09Ah, inspiration.
01:18:12Yes, for a new film.
01:18:15Your sign says the impossible made real.
01:18:19Was that a lie?
01:18:20Perhaps I can show you my finest piece.
01:18:26Very well. I'll play your game.
01:18:45But I must warn you, death has always surrounded him.
01:18:54I call him Mantapus.
01:18:58Oh, my God.
01:19:04Oh, my God.
01:19:06Oh, my God.
01:19:09Oh, my God.
01:19:13Oh, my God.
01:19:43Oh, no, wait.
01:19:47You'll hit Cindy.
01:19:51Put her down.
01:19:53Do you hear me?
01:19:56Put her down.
01:19:58Do you understand me?
01:20:00Put her down.
01:20:04Put her down.
01:20:13Well, what are you waiting for?
01:20:18Shoot him down.
01:20:19I said shoot him down, kid.
01:20:24Get him to me.
01:20:26Get him.
01:20:35Oh, my God.
01:20:37Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:21:07Oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:21:37Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:22:06I don't know.
01:22:36I don't know.
01:23:06I don't know.
01:23:36I don't know.
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