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00:08:05oh Rick it's wonderful thank you anything for you my love now make a
00:08:13wish
00:08:22so what did you wish for I can't tell you that it's bad love two and a half years
00:08:30with you and you still make me feel like the luckiest man in the world and you
00:08:34make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world but now I got you a little
00:08:40something extra what is it open it you're not gonna know unless you open it
00:08:46oh Rick you didn't I did two tickets to the world premiere to see Frankenstein
00:08:55in Texas how did you manage to get these they must have cost a fortune I know a
00:09:00few people do you think the cast and crew will be there I don't know about any of
00:09:05that but I do know the director Charles Lander is gonna be there he's giving the
00:09:09opening speech
00:09:13thank you I love them anything for you my sweet just think of it Cindy we're gonna
00:09:19be up there one day our names up in lights
00:09:26good evening friends Bob Kenton here coming to you live from sunny California the
00:09:33world's premiere of Charles Lander's Frankenstein in Texas and there's the
00:09:40monster man himself with his lovely wife Julia oh yes yes yes yes the stars are
00:09:47truly shining bright tonight friends from where I'm standing I'm positive this
00:09:52will surely be a night to remember
00:09:57how are you this evening Aggie Charles I'm surprised you noticed me one sniff in this general direction was
00:10:21enough to alert me I hope our audience tonight is clever enough not to light a
00:10:25cigarette in your direct vicinity well how else are we to survive one of your
00:10:30films Charles without a few drops of liquid courage very amusing
00:10:37Frankenstein in Texas let me guess another pornographic display of sex and violence
00:10:46why ask me I don't attend the cinema anymore I merely read about it in your
00:10:51weekly column more and more executives and studio heads are doing just the
00:10:55same really it's quite intelligent of them rumors my dear woman merely rumors
00:11:00are they rumors Charles if you'll excuse me I have a film to introduce
00:11:09just one pull of the trigger chas and I'm out one direct you're drunk my friend and it's not even loaded
00:11:24no but one day it might be and what by chance would you do then simple I'll have my wife bail me out
00:11:38out of jail your wife a
00:11:45good evening Charles
00:11:51good evening Karen and you heard Charles Karen and I are tying the knot oh but
00:12:00you'll be invited to the wedding of course thank you I give you my heartfelt congratulations Karen I
00:12:09always knew you were destined for greatness and even though we had our time what's done
00:12:14is done and I'm sure the right man won in the end he did but I want you to know
00:12:21you'll always have a place in my heart is that right how could I ever stop loving the monster man
00:12:31monsters huh no more of that from now on only a projects baby musicals westerns no more monsters no
00:12:43no offense Charles none taken of course not come darling excuse us if you will Charles
00:12:52ladies and gentlemen put your hands together for the man of the moment Charles of Landor
00:13:02thank you all for coming here tonight it truly is a privilege to see you here in the flesh
00:13:17for those of you who have been here with me since the beginning revolt of the squid people
00:13:24Hercules and the Minotaur planet of the cave girls and the crypt of Dracula I'm delighted to share with
00:13:33you and those of you who are just now joining us my latest opus Frankenstein in Texas I thank you
00:13:43for being here tonight may
00:13:45may you enjoy the film as much as we enjoyed making it thank you
00:14:01congratulations darling
00:14:12I think I'll go home Julia
00:14:16Charles the film's not even begun
00:14:18I must go
00:14:31Frankenstein in Texas let me guess another pornographic display
00:15:01sex and violence
00:15:03how can I create something if I don't feel it in my heart or my soul
00:15:13that's the kind of movie you should make Charles
00:15:20not Frankenstein in Texas
00:15:24yes
00:15:26yes
00:15:28yes
00:15:28yes
00:15:33yes
00:15:35I
00:15:38yes
00:15:39yes
00:16:10Hello? Hello?
00:16:34Good evening, Mathieu.
00:16:36Good evening.
00:16:40Ah, a fine piece, Monsieur.
00:16:46They once belonged to Basile 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.
00:17:02And these?
00:17:06Once worn by the illustrious Celestres Durante Una Psychica, a psychic.
00:17:13My collection, you see, is all that remains of their humble careers.
00:17:20Is that right?
00:17:21Monsieur, is there something in particular that you are seeking?
00:17:30My name is Charles Landor. Have you ever heard of me?
00:17:35No, I cannot say that I have.
00:17:38I'm in the picture business, and I am in need of some... inspiration.
00:17:43Ah, inspiration.
00:17:46Yes. For a new film.
00:17:49Your sign says the impossible made real.
00:17:53Was that a lie?
00:17:54Perhaps I can show you my finest piece.
00:18:00I make my living attempting to frighten people with smoke and mirrors.
00:18:13If you think I'll be happy with the head of a cat sewn on to the body of a fish, like the famous Fiji mermaid,
00:18:22or a woman with rubber snakes for hair, standing behind frosted glass, I will be terribly disappointed.
00:18:30Oh, no, Monsieur. Not this.
00:18:35Very well. I'll play your game.
00:18:39But I must warn you.
00:18:43Death has always surrounded him.
00:18:48I call him Mantapus.
00:18:52Death has always surrounded him.
00:19:03Come.
00:19:04Awaken for a moment from your dark night.
00:19:22He was once worshipped as a god on a small island in the Pacific when I first found him.
00:19:38This one possesses one brain and three hearts.
00:19:52Watch. Listen. Focus.
00:20:02I am your master and you must obey me. Show me that you understand this.
00:20:12Now sleep. Sleep.
00:20:23He can survive outside his tank for brief increments of time.
00:20:33Perhaps long enough for your cameras to photograph him. I can have him delivered to you first thing tomorrow morning.
00:20:45Is this the inspiration you were seeking?
00:20:49Oh, yes.
00:20:51He can be yours for a mere eight thousand American dollars, monsieur. Do we have a deal?
00:21:00I will pay your price.
00:21:05He he he he he he he he he.
00:21:26Mr. Dan Zinger. Charles Landor on line one.
00:21:30Oh, thanks, Dolly.
00:21:31My pleasure, sir.
00:21:34Charlie, baby. Hey, hey, what'd I tell you? That 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, Chucky. An awful lot. Anyway, how can I help you?
00:21:48I suppose there's no reason to beat around the bush. I'm retiring.
00:21:53Charles, you're not serious.
00:21:54I'm afraid I am. I've given deep thought to our conversation last week, and though I'm hesitant to admit, you were right. I've worked here for far too long, my wheels spinning along the same dusty and barren roads. The world is evolving. And unfortunately, I'm a dinosaur on the verge of extinction. The time has come for me to step down.
00:22:14Well, I'm pleased to hear you to step down. Well, I'm pleased to hear that you're taking this so calmly. I mean, your early work put our studio on the map. And for that, we are forever grateful.
00:22:23Grateful enough to grant me one final favor?
00:22:25Uh, what do you have in mind?
00:22:28One final film. On my terms. Without studio interference.
00:22:34Go on.
00:22:36I can have it to you in seven weeks with a premiere on the 8th. And once it is done, I shall be gone clean and clear. I shall leave the studio once and for all.
00:22:45Well, I don't see why not. In fact, they'll give you the green light right now.
00:22:51I thank you, sir.
00:22:53Uh, Chucky, what's the name of this film anyway?
00:23:15LATER
00:23:34Useless. No good at all. For heaven's sake, get rid of her.
00:23:45For heaven's sake, get rid of her.
00:23:52That's quite enough. You may go now.
00:24:00Charles, if you're in need of an actress, why not just phone Karen Hamilton?
00:24:04No.
00:24:05Why not? She's been a loyal actress to you.
00:24:07Karen Hamilton? Do you realize what she did to me on my last picture, Frankenstein in Texas?
00:24:12She 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. No, Julian, no.
00:24:28Well, my jeez, is anyone going to come see me? I've been waiting for an hour now.
00:24:35I just want to be a star.
00:24:36Thou 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.
00:24:56Lo, in these windows that let forth thy life,
00:25:02I pour the helpless balm 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.
00:25:18Perfectly all right.
00:25:19A pretty figure can help tremendously on screen.
00:25:22Why, with the correct body language,
00:25:23And you didn'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,
00:25:37But as per the script,
00:25:39There are a few sequences
00:25:40Where you are required to wear something
00:25:42A tad more revealing.
00:25:47Um, well, you see,
00:25:49My boyfriend, Ronnie,
00:25:50May not approve of such outfits.
00:25:52Thank 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.
00:26:10The 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,
00:26:18A stills photographer will schedule in
00:26:20For a photoshoot for publicity purposes.
00:26:22You will have various interviews
00:26:24With multiple magazines
00:26:25Regarding your life and career.
00:26:27Oh, and your name will be placed
00:26:28Above the title of the film on the poster.
00:26:31Now, what say you?
00:26:37Well, I suppose I could talk to my boyfriend
00:26:39About those outfits.
00:26:40No doubt.
00:26:50We'll be in touch, Miss Sanchez.
00:26:52Oh, thank you.
00:26:57Bye.
00:26:58I got the part!
00:27:01Slide any scene out of the realm
00:27:03Of an actor's discomfort
00:27:04With a stroke of their ego
00:27:05Or the illusion of high art
00:27:07And you will find
00:27:08That they can be capable of
00:27:10Anything
00:27:11Who's next?
00:27:17Cindy Banks
00:27:19May I help you?
00:27:23Uh, yes.
00:27:24I'm her boyfriend.
00:27:27I'm afraid I don't understand.
00:27:29She doesn't go anywhere without me.
00:27:31Sorry.
00:27:32I'm sorry,
00:27:33But we're only auditioning
00:27:34Actresses this morning.
00:27:36And I completely understand that.
00:27:37So I'll just go sit in the corner
00:27:38You will just go wait outside.
00:27:40One moment, Julia.
00:27:42The young man may join
00:27:43His beloved if he wishes.
00:27:44Uh, hiya, sir.
00:27:45I'm Rick
00:27:46And 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
00:27:52I am not auditioning
00:27:53Mutes this morning.
00:27:55Sir?
00:27:55Unless I am mistaken
00:27:56It seems as though
00:27:57Cindy 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
00:28:02By sitting down
00:28:03And shutting up.
00:28:09And what was your name, my dear?
00:28:11Cindy.
00:28:12Cindy Banks.
00:28:13A pleasure, Miss Banks.
00:28:14And how pretty you look this morning.
00:28:16Oh, why.
00:28:17Thank you, Mr. Landor.
00:28:18It's not often we find such beauty
00:28:20In a large afternoon casting call.
00:28:22Oh, you're awfully too kind.
00:28:25Please, Miss Banks,
00:28:25Will you dance?
00:28:26That won't be necessary, Julia.
00:28:29Miss Banks,
00:28:29You 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,
00:28:37I, I don't know what to say.
00:28:39Say yes.
00:28:40Yes?
00:28:41You, you 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
00:28:48With you, are we?
00:28:48No, sir.
00:28:50Very well,
00:28:50Since you insist on following her everywhere,
00:28:52I suppose you can find something
00:28:54For you to do on set as well?
00:28:56Yes, I think we can.
00:28:58Go down with Julia to payroll
00:29:00And fill out the proper paperwork.
00:29:02Filming begins on Monday.
00:29:04Oh, Mr. Landor,
00:29:05Thank you so much.
00:29:11Well, you certainly seem to know
00:29:13What you're looking for, Charles.
00:29:14One look at Miss Banks and I knew.
00:29:16She deserves a long and interesting career.
00:29:21I'm going to give it to her.
00:29:46I'm going to give it to Jack.
00:29:48See you later.
00:30:03Bye-bye.
00:30:04Bye-bye.
00:30:06Bye-bye.
00:30:12Bye-bye.
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.
00:30:36I 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.
00:31:09The Mantipos.
00:31:16Bob Kenton here again, coming to you live from sunny California.
00:31:40The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and 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.
00:32:09Mantipos.
00:32:10The monster movie to end all monster movies.
00:32:14I 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.
00:32:33View?
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.
00:32:56Let's leave her alone.
00:32:56Are we ready?
00:33:08Hugo, are we ready?
00:33:10Let's make it happen, Captain.
00:33:12Marker.
00:33:14Mantipos.
00:33:14Day one.
00:33:15Take one.
00:33:17And action.
00:33:20Now, you are the rich and pompous head of a Hollywood studio, and you are watching footage
00:33:28from the films currently being shot by your directors.
00:33:32But suddenly, your ears are overtaken by some hideous, slimy, crawling, creeping sound
00:33:40that overwhelms your eardrums.
00:33:42You turn and see a figure in the darkness.
00:33:47What could it be?
00:33:48What on earth could it be?
00:33:51Terror begins to envelop your heart, and you realize it is a monster unseen by the eyes
00:33:57of God and man alike.
00:34:00A 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 mantipos!
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 for a truly cathartic reaction.
00:34:37I should have the monster before me.
00:34:40When do we get to see it?
00:34:41My dear friend, that is simply a privilege reserved only for the select few.
00:34:46And now, Cindy Banks, allow me to introduce you to the mantipos.
00:35:03And now, Cindy Banks, allow me to introduce you to the mantipos.
00:35:33My dear, there is danger in that tank.
00:35:38Danger like you'll never realize.
00:35:49The Wild Western Women.
00:35:51I did some uncredited work on the script.
00:35:53The director owes me a favor.
00:35:55I'd be delighted if you joined me.
00:35:57Oh, uh...
00:36:00I'm...
00:36:01I'm not sure if I can.
00:36:04What?
00:36:05Why not?
00:36:06You see...
00:36:07I'm not sure how Rick would feel about it.
00:36:11Oh?
00:36:12He means well.
00:36:14It's just...
00:36:15He can be a little overprotective with me.
00:36:19Rick wants to see you succeed as an actress, doesn't he?
00:36:22Yes, but...
00:36:23Then I don't see the problem.
00:36:24Consider tonight as further rehearsal for the film.
00:36:27We can discuss your character and motivations at dinner.
00:36:31If it's for the film...
00:36:33Okay.
00:36:34Yes, very well.
00:36:35Shall I pick you up around 6.30?
00:36:37Yes.
00:36:39No!
00:36:40I don't like it!
00:36:42Rick, it's just a premiere.
00:36:43But why does it have to be you?
00:36:45He has a wife, doesn't he?
00:36:46This is strictly work-related.
00:36:47Is it, Cindy?
00:36:49Is it?
00:36:50Yes!
00:36:50He said so himself!
00:36:52Ha!
00:36:54Rick!
00:36:54He can help me with my career!
00:36:56Don't you know that?
00:36:59Oh, he'll help you, alright.
00:37:02You're acting like a complete fool!
00:37:04Am I?
00:37:05Yes!
00:37:09Rick...
00:37:10I'm sorry.
00:37:14Let's not part as enemies.
00:37:17Oh, we're not enemies.
00:37:24Charles Landau!
00:37:25Right here, sir!
00:37:25Is it alright if I call you Charles?
00:37:27May I introduce my latest star discovery?
00:37:30Cindy Banks, the star of Mantopus.
00:37:33You are a magician in a way!
00:37:34No, please.
00:37:36She's the story, gentlemen.
00:37:38So on, my dear.
00:37:40You've got to learn sometime.
00:37:41Well, the ghost is dead, Charles.
00:37:43Can I comment?
00:37:43Can you sleep in New York City at 75 miles an hour?
00:37:47When can I tell my lady that Papa's coming home?
00:37:50Ah.
00:37:51Good to see you, sir.
00:37:53Madam.
00:37:56Hmm?
00:37:58Well, if it isn't Miss Aggie Perkins.
00:38:02Charles.
00:38:04I really was sorry to hear that you got permission to produce a new film.
00:38:08Yes, quite the tragedy.
00:38:11On another note, I must confess I quite enjoyed your write-up of Frankenstein in Texas.
00:38:16Did you?
00:38:17I did indeed.
00:38:18How did you put it?
00:38:19A film as tired as an elderly whore strutting about your back alley.
00:38:24Well, I must have been delusional.
00:38:26That was far too kind.
00:38:28At least this film will be worth the price of admission.
00:38:31If only you could be in it, isn't that so?
00:38:34I beg your pardon?
00:38:36No one wishes to become a critic, my dear.
00:38:39I'd say you were once a bright and optimistic chorus girl who couldn't take the sting of
00:38:44one more rejection from an audition table.
00:38:47And so rather than become a secretary or a housewife, you became a critic.
00:38:52A position lower than the dust.
00:38:54Unworthy to even lay eyes upon the hard work of a true filmmaker.
00:39:02Oh, Charles.
00:39:03A true filmmaker grows, develops, and adapts as he goes.
00:39:09You?
00:39:10You are a madman, Charles.
00:39:13Masquerading as a director.
00:39:15Obsessed with nudity and violence.
00:39:19If there's one thing I will be proud of, it's that my readers will know that.
00:39:27Perhaps.
00:39:28And yet, long after we are both dead and buried, your words will fade into oblivion while my
00:39:35films shall remain.
00:39:37Until then, the studio heads and execs will continue to read my column and refuse to fund
00:39:44your films.
00:39:47I will still have a job and therefore be able to pay my bills.
00:39:53Wish I could say the same for you, Charles.
00:39:57Follow this light.
00:40:13It will help you to concentrate.
00:40:16Remember every word that I say.
00:40:19I am your master and you must obey me.
00:40:23Do you understand?
00:40:24The critic for the Hollywood star, Miss Aggie Perkins.
00:40:30She has done me wrong and must be punished.
00:40:33You must punish her.
00:40:36Do you understand me?
00:40:38Punish her.
00:40:54It's this one.
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00:41:46Whoooooo! Whooooooo! Whooooooo!
00:41:49Whoooaaa! Whooooooo!
00:42:09Uh, pardon me, sir.
00:42:11I'll call you back, huh?
00:42:13Yeah! Shepherd! Come on in. Come on in.
00:42:16You 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?
00:42:27Well, 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?
00:42:46What did you say?
00:42:51I don't wish to sound impertinent, sir, but...
00:42:55But?
00:43:01I'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...
00:43:12Well, you saw the strange mutilations on her body, sir.
00:43:16They were almost like...
00:43:19Like 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?
00:43:34I'm just telling you what I think.
00:43:42So, what you think is that a giant octopus is 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...
00:43:57Don't be ridiculous, my boy!
00:44:02Look, Shepard...
00:44:04You need to back off...
00:44:06And calm down.
00:44:10Have some fruit.
00:44:15I suppose you're right.
00:44:16Of course I am.
00:44:18Look, look.
00:44:19Take the night off.
00:44:20Take the night off.
00:44:22Yes, sir.
00:44:23If you say so.
00:44:25Uh, take that girl of yours out for a nice dinner tonight, huh?
00:44:29Uh, we're not talking right now, sir.
00:44:32Well then, stay at home alone and play some music.
00:44:37You deserve it.
00:44:47Charles, have you seen this?
00:44:50It's incredible.
00:44:52Your friend, Aggie Perkins, found dead.
00:44:54She was no friend of mine, Julia.
00:44:57What do you mean?
00:44:59She was a vulture who never failed to hide her delight at tearing apart my films.
00:45:04Well, you could at least show a bit more sympathy.
00:45:09Sympathy for those creatures, they'll get none from me.
00:45:24Wasn't that movie premiere last night the one you wanted to see?
00:45:27I suppose it was.
00:45:34Well, I was too tired to attend anyhow.
00:45:39Although I'm sure you could have found someone to go with.
00:45:42Perhaps that young actress, Cindy Banks, I believe her name was.
00:45:46Well, I just think it's interesting to see how quickly she's risen through the ranks of your trust.
00:45:51What are you insinuating?
00:45:54I'm not insinuating anything I don't already know.
00:45:56In just a few short weeks, she's gone from some random audition to your evening date.
00:46:00What the devil?
00:46:02Don't try to slip on a mask of innocence for me.
00:46:04I called the box office last night to ask for tickets, but was told you were already in attendance with a lovely plus one.
00:46:09You stop this, Julia. You stop this immediately.
00:46:12You'll jabber-needle me until I can't stand it!
00:46:14It's the truth you can't stand!
00:46:17But I suppose you deserve a nice little prize for picking the most attractive of the bunch!
00:46:21I'm the one who deserves a prize for eating the slop you call FOOD!
00:46:27What other schemes have you cooked up for the future then?
00:46:30Special secret wardrobe fittings?
00:46:32After hours rehearsals to be completed at home?
00:46:34Stop shouting, you fool!
00:46:36I was not shouting.
00:46:38And besides, even if I had whispered, the truth would have rung in your ears like an alarm bell!
00:46:43Stop it, I said! Enough! Enough!
00:46:46No, I will not stop!
00:46:48I'm tired of living underneath your thumb as if I were Millie an afternoon plaything!
00:46:52Then live under my hand!
00:46:55Julia.
00:46:56Don't touch me.
00:46:57Forgive me, Julia. I am sorry, but you enraged me.
00:47:00So quick with your hand, and it's not the first time either.
00:47:03Can you ever forgive me, Julia?
00:47:06Can you still love me?
00:47:13Marker?
00:47:14Hello?
00:47:15Oh, Johnny, you'll never guess what I saw at the ocean today.
00:47:32It was that big scary octopus!
00:47:35Don't mess!
00:47:36No, no, no.
00:47:38Mantipus.
00:47:39The name is Mantipus.
00:47:41Okay.
00:47:43Now try it again.
00:47:46Try it again.
00:47:50And action.
00:47:52Ring, ring!
00:47:56Hello?
00:47:57Oh, Johnny.
00:47:58Oh, Johnny.
00:48:00You'll never guess what I saw at the ocean today.
00:48:04It was that big scary mantipus coming to attack me.
00:48:10I think I'm in danger.
00:48:13Please come help me.
00:48:15Quick.
00:48:16Cut.
00:48:20Cut.
00:48:23Wonderful work.
00:48:26All right, everyone.
00:48:27We're going to move on to scene 25.
00:48:29Um, uh, wouldn't you maybe want to do another take of this?
00:48:32Maybe from a different angle?
00:48:34What do you think is my best side?
00:48:36You're sitting on it.
00:48:38Huh?
00:48:46Oh, you good- So.
00:48:47Oh, there you are.
00:48:48Yeah.
00:48:49Dude, this is crazy.
00:48:59I just made my best side up to him.
00:49:02Bye.
00:49:04Okay.
00:49:05Bye.
00:49:07Oh, my God.
00:49:09home.
00:49:10Hello, brother.
00:49:12You're welcome.
00:49:14Yeah, man.
00:49:15so uh karen and i missed you at the wedding yes i must apologize for my absence
00:49:30it was a good time open bar what can i say anyway charles listen i got some bad news
00:49:38ah there's no easy way to say this we're gonna have to cancel your production the audience
00:49:44response cards came in for the new musical we're working on and it's a hit and we're gonna push
00:49:50four more cowboy musical so we have to shift your production money over to that i'm really sorry
00:49:56about this so that's it then with one swipe of your hand i'm out with the garbage after nearly
00:50:03one week of production charles i didn't call you in here for an argument well you're going to get
00:50:09one did you expect me to simply bow down to you and your mindless western musicals i'm on the verge
00:50:16of creating the greatest monster movie ever made and all you can think about is casting your wife
00:50:20in a cowboy hat okay you want to sling around insults charles oblige i never liked you or your
00:50:30creature feature films in fact your best film was 10 years ago and even that one licked we shouldn't
00:50:37give you money to do anything i want you off of the studio lot by tonight and if you refuse to go
00:50:44i'll have you dragged out by force goodbye mr lander
00:50:49you
00:50:54you
00:50:56you
00:50:58you
00:51:02you
00:51:06you
00:51:08you
00:56:40Mr. Danziger 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's...
00:57:05Poor woman.
00:57:07Poor woman.
00:57:08Who could have done such an awful thing?
00:57:12The reporters around town have dubbed the killer the suction cup strangler after the little circular marks that he leaves on his victims.
00:57:19Is that so?
00:57:21We understand that you had a meeting with Danziger the afternoon he was murdered.
00:57:26So, um, what did you talk about that day?
00:57:32He asked how he asked how he asked how he asked how he asked how he asked how he asked how I was progressing with my film?
00:57:39He asked how I was progressing with my film.
00:57:39And I am happy to say we are entirely on schedule, and I shall be dedicating the film to his memory.
00:57:41It 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.
00:57:49Were you under the impression that we had not?
00:57:52Well, as a matter of fact...
00:57:54No.
00:57:58But in police work, we must cover all of our bases.
00:58:02Of course.
00:58:04Do you know of anyone who might have held a grudge against Mr. Danziger?
00:58:10None whatsoever.
00:58:12But this is Hollywood, gentlemen.
00:58:15Who 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.
00:58:41And best of luck on your new film.
00:58:44Uh...
00:58:45What did you say it was called again?
00:58:47Mantopus.
00:58:48Sir.
00:58:49Sir.
00:58:51Sir.
00:58:52Sir.
00:58:53Sir.
00:58:54Sir.
00:58:56Sir.
00:58:57Sir.
00:59:02USE.
00:59:07What 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.
00:59:38What could you possibly do for me?
00:59:40I 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.
01:00:08Yes. 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 anytime 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 Supreme 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.
01:00:41I want my script on my desk at eight o'clock tomorrow morning, or else you can kiss your dream project goodbye.
01:00:49Eight o'clock.
01:00:50Eight o'clock.
01:01:08Eight o'clock.
01:01:09Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:01:39Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:02:09Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:02:39Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:03:09Oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:03:11Oh, oh, oh.
01:03:13Oh, oh, oh.
01:03:15Oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:03:45Oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:04:15What 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.
01:04:47Shepard, there's something here that just doesn't add up.
01:04:53Can you get me into that premiere of his?
01:04:59His what?
01:05:00His new film.
01:05:01It opens next week.
01:05:03You've, uh...
01:05:05You've got a hunch, haven't you?
01:05:08I can't put my finger on it, sir, but...
01:05:11Charles Landor is involved with these murders.
01:05:14I'm sure of it.
01:05:14Good evening.
01:05:27I'm Charles Landor.
01:05:29And I'm here today to promote my new film, Manticus.
01:05:33It's the story of a misunderstood movie director, not unlike myself,
01:05:38who vows revenge on the actors and actresses,
01:05:41the 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...
01:05:52The Mantopus.
01:05:54The 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's most beautiful victim.
01:06:24The Mantopus.
01:06:31Eight times the terror.
01:06:33Mm-hmm.
01:06:34Eight times the horror.
01:06:38Coming to your theater this 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.
01:07:08A film that'll not soon be forgotten.
01:07:11Hear, hear.
01:07:11I'd like to take this moment to, um, to apologize, Mr. Lander.
01:07:24Apologize?
01:07:25What on earth for?
01:07:27Apologize to you and to Cindy and to all of you.
01:07:31I have been a tad overprotective of Cindy, and I may have said some things at your expense, sir, behind your back.
01:07:42Rick, I was angry, I was jealous, and I'm sorry.
01:07:50It 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?
01:07:59Rick, 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?
01:08:15That 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.
01:08:29Oh, good heavens.
01:08:45Excellent.
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.
01:08:59Mr. Landor?
01:09:10Hello?
01:09:14Hello?
01:09:18This isn't funny, boss.
01:09:20Rick?
01:09:31Hello?
01:09:33Rick?
01:09:34Hello?
01:09:38Why do you have to be an actor, too?
01:09:43Cindy?
01:09:43Why can't you just be happy for me and my career, my career, my career, my career, my career?
01:09:50Yes, Rick.
01:09:51An actor spends their entire life waiting for the toboggan of fame, which may have already passed them.
01:09:59I'm afraid that in your case...
01:10:01You are too late!
01:10:03Well done, Rick.
01:10:13I honestly didn't think you had it in you.
01:10:16I honestly didn't think you had it in you.
01:10:20For 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.
01:11:04It'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.
01:11:57I 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.
01:12:13But I've decided to go independent.
01:12:16With 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.
01:12:35I 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.
01:12:49Now, hurry along and finish up, my dear.
01:13:01I 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?
01:13:22In with the new?
01:13:22Quiet, 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.
01:13:34You silly wench.
01:13:36Did you really believe?
01:13:40Seem familiar?
01:13:42What was it you said?
01:13:43Can you ever forgive me?
01:13:47Can you still love me?
01:13:50You have gone mad.
01:13:53No.
01:13:55I've just gone.
01:13:58Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the monster man himself.
01:14:04Yes, it's Charles Landon.
01:14:07Ladies and gentlemen, let me be the first to welcome you to the world premiere of Mantis.
01:14:18To 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, and 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.
01:15:05Will everyone in the theatre hold on firmly to his seat, please?
01:15:30Listen to the sound.
01:15:42Take a moment to sit very still and study it.
01:15:53Listen.
01:15:54Do you recognize this sound?
01:16:06Ask yourself, does it match the rhythm of your own heart?
01:16:12No.
01:16:18For the sound you are hearing is the sound of three hearts.
01:16:25The hearts belonging to the mantapos.
01:16:32The ہے and the mainopath!
01:16:37Listen.
01:16:42Bye.
01:16:50Goodерь.
01:16:50Do you see this sound of three hearts?
01:16:55Jetztarde.
01:16:56Guess what it is?
01:16:58Give yourself one of them here right now.
01:16:59No, no, no, no.
01:17:29No, no, no.
01:17:59I'm in the picture business, and I am in need of some inspiration.
01:18:09Ah, inspiration.
01:18:12Yes.
01:18:13For a new film.
01:18:15Your sign says the impossible made real.
01:18:19Was that a lie?
01:18:20Well, perhaps I can show you my finest piece.
01:18:26Very well.
01:18:43I'll play your game.
01:18:46But I must warn you.
01:18:50Death has always surrounded him.
01:18:55I call him Mantapus.
01:18:58I call him Mantapus.
01:19:09I call him Mantapus.
01:19:11Oh, 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.
01:20:25Get him.
01:20:32Look out.
01:20:33Oh, my God.
01:20:37Oh, my God.
01:20:41Oh, my God.
01:21:11Charles Landor, madman and murderer.
01:21:34Now it becomes clear how he achieved his reign of terror.
01:21:37He had this mantipus under his influence, able to kill anyone he saw fit.
01:21:46But now, the terror is over.
01:21:50We can consider the case of the Suction Cup Strangler closed.
01:21:59Closed forever.
01:22:07To the grave was awful.
01:22:14You're beautiful.
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