Hotel Fear (1978) Movie Script

One sunny afternoon towards
the end of the Second World War
Dear papa,
the schools are closed now
because of the bombings
I'm happy though, because now
I've more time to come to our place
You remember? It was great when
we used to hide here from mom
The hotel is empty,
but seems so busy
They want this they want that,
they're so annoying
Mom is desperate, but I'm not
I'm strong, just like you said I was
Where are you now?
What's your airplane like?
Many nights have passed,
but they're all the same
Yours' I imagine are white,
with everyone around
Papa... I feel sick without you
Every day I expect you
to walk through the door
So handsome...
With the angry face of a hero
Scaring to death those who
profited from your absence
- I didn't scare you did I?
- Yes, but it doesn't matter
- Can I help you?
- Thanks
Let me go
Why?
Don't you like it?
When my father gets back
I'll have him beat you
Rosa, holding your thigh
feels beautiful, believe me
Pig!
I saw all that
Her skin is like silk
Then go and live in poverty
with that kitchen maid
And then...?
What would you do?
I paid the laundry bill
Are you mad?
Well my love,
if the bill seems too high,
I can get that little girl
to give me a discount
Time passes quickly
Soon you'll have to pay for it too,
like me
Stop it,
you sound like my mother
You bastard
You made a mistake!
You always try to scare me
I had a dream...
A dream of my family
- They're all dead, you know?
- Yes, I know
- My son was great at math
- Really?
He even won a medal...
He was about your age
- Are you scared to die, Rosa?
- Excuse me, I have to help mother
Wait...
They died in the bombing
Don't you want to know
what it was like?
Question...
The land covers
an area of 24 hectares,
and the owner sells 13...
- Is everyone in the hotel?
- I think so
- Done your homework?
- Yes, mother
Good
When you've got your certificate,
hotel or not, you'll be able to survive
Look at the potatoes they gave us,
still it's a miracle we get any at all
It's getting harder and harder
to find food
Make the skins thinner,
we'll use them for coffee
Mom, I don't like our guests...
I don't like them either but we've
got to keep the hotel running
You're right mother,
I'm sorry
- Where's Alfredo?
- I've not seen him
He's never here when
there's something to do
Fry the potatoes,
I'll see if he laid the table
I'll be right back
Alfredo?
Alfredo!
If I find you drinking I'll fire you
Fire me?
You haven't paid me in six months
- Don't talk to me like that
- What have you got to say?
- At least show me a little, eh?
- How dare you!
- If I were to tell people...
- Get up and stop this nonsense
It's ready Rosa, go to the table
- Don't drink too much
- Good evening, Rosa
The beach was good today
It was cold
How did that song you sang go?
I don't remember
Rosa, the potatoes!
Eat, I'll do it
- There's no oil?
- No, there isn't
Don't you know you disgust her?
You're so ridiculous
Good evening, everyone!
- Are you eating?
- Yes, please
I'm so hungry, are you?
Why not eat?
You're losing weight
What is it?
Scared I won't get it up anymore?
Ooh! You are awful!
- Hello there
- Hello...
- Have you eaten yet?
- No, we just arrived
The food was better at the brothel,
but it's not bad here either
I've got a joke that'll make
you piss yourself!
No, it's too dirty
Look who's talking!
If you saw what she does in bed
It's true, she does everything,
she and her sister are phenomenal
I've never seen such whores
- Really?
- You can try it
She won't let you down,
it's awesome
God, how embarrassing
You're right
But it's money, Rosa
War is tough for hotels
We can't afford to lose customers
In any case,
it's her who supports him
She must be really rich
Don't stare at them
Quiet!
The planes...
they're really close tonight
- My God! What can we do?
- Stay calm
Bring the candles
Hurry...
I've waited all day, I'm starving
- Are you crazy? Let's go inside
- Turn off the light
Marta, I can't stay here like this
It's not my fault you have to hide
You think they're still looking for me?
After what you've done...
I pray they never find you
They never will
When the war's over
it'll all be annulled
The day'll come
when I can leave here
Listen...
last night...
I heard a car arriving...
and then it left
- Did you hear it?
- No
I sleep at night
I never sleep
Look how your hair's grown
What do I care about my hair?
Marta, stay with me a while
Not tonight, please
I'm tired,
I've been working all day
Rosa...
Rosa, will you kiss me?
Please, just one kiss
Why do you hate me?
Stop it or I'll tell my mother
Look, I'm about to close a big deal.
I'll have money
Come on, don't mess around,
I know you like me
Women go crazy for me
Look, we can leave here
tomorrow morning
Go on a beautiful journey
You'll be a lady, not a dishwasher
Leave her alone!
You must leave this hotel tomorrow
Come along, Rosa
Horrible witch...
Here I am, honey
There we go
My clothes fit you much better now
It's beautiful, mom
You should wear it,
it really suits you
I don't care about dresses now
Anyway, I want you to be happy
Try this one on
See if you like it
It's too much for me, mom
This one's too tight for me
- It should fit you well
- I love you, mom
My child, I know
it's difficult for you at times,
but while I'm here you needn't
be afraid of anything
Let me help
I've been unsettled for some while,
as if something bad
were about to happen
How you've grown, Rosa
She's dead
A broken neck,
same way my wife died
You're crazy coming here
I heard footsteps
but I didn't know it was you,
so I hid in the cupboard
Leave her alone!
Leave her!
She's mine as well
Go away
Go back upstairs.
Get out!
I was waiting for you
I wanted to tell you that
I feel very close to you
I also don't have anyone now.
I understand you
Please leave me alone,
I'm really tired
Of course, I understand,
I've suffered a lot too
Rosa, do you know how I felt
when I found my sons corpse
under the rubble,
his tongue hanging out?
He must have screamed for two days...
Please leave me alone
I like talking to you, Miss Rosa
Good evening
Have I ever told you how
my wife and my son died?
It was quite shocking.
Come on, I'll tell you about it
You must be strong Rosa
I know what you think
I'm in your hands now
You won't betray me, will you?
Did your mother ever tell
you why I am hidden here?
Yes, she told me
She probably exaggerated
Like always
Lately...
she exaggerated so much,
I think she hated me
You don't believe me, do you?
No
You're all I have
Rosa! You're all I have
I'm lonely as a dog
I'm scared...
You're strong, have pity
All I have is you
Just you
Don't do this again
Rosa?
Open the door
Rosa, open the door.
Don't be stupid
I know you're not expecting anyone
I know you're crazy for me
Rosa, can you hear me?
I know your type, you always want it
Look through the keyhole,
I'll show you something
You like to look through keyholes
How many times did you spy on me?
Heard me make her scream
Aren't I good?
Open the door
Open it
Rodolfo, where are you?
- Good Morning
- Rosa! What a surprise, come in
You know I can't give you credit
For a dozen eggs
I'd be risking my life
I can't do it out of benevolence
Cash... or nothing
I can't make exceptions,
even for you
My mother used to get credit
It was different with her
She came directly to me for business...
in the vicarage
If my father were here..
Don't upset yourself,
he's not coming back.
Over 50% die in wars,
isn't that right, mother?
Not my father!
Uncle, you disgust me
Go and get the wine
These kids...
Rosa, I'm sorry about your mother
Thanks
My father's in the war too
- Don't worry, he'll come back
- If you need anything, ask me
Bye, Guido
See you later
Rodolfo...
Rodolfo, are you asleep?
Do you remember New Year
at Monte Carlo?
So much champagne that evening,
and the orchestra playing just for us
We were so happy together.
Such great times...
Rodolfo, are you asleep?
I can't stand this hotel.
We should move out
Why don't you reply? I know why
Because you're after
that servant girl
You've become so cold
You want to leave me, I can feel it
But it won't be so easy
I'll cut off your balls
Instead of removing my balls,
why don't you get out
those diamonds of yours?
The diamonds?
I know you're cheating everyone,
but you won't find where they are
Those jewels...
We'll sell them a few at a time
When I had money you
wanted me so much
And now...
What can I do?
Well, my love?
Why do you treat me like this?
I beg you...
I beg you Rodolfo, you know
I'd do anything for you
Just look at yourself,
you make me sick
- One moment
- Your breakfast
Come in
No, over here
We'll talk about this later
Hey you! Stop.
Scared, eh? Well... I'll show you!
I saw it with my own eyes,
you little whore
- You provoked him
- I didn't
I know you want
to get into bed with him
But he's mine... Mine!
- You dirty little slut...
- Stop it!
Touch her again and
I'll smash your face in
- Leave me alone!
- Come on, move it!
- Rosa
- Guido, what are you doing?
I've a surprise for you,
come and see
Guido, what did you bring me?
Some flour, potatoes and herbs
I pinched from my uncle
What if he notices?
Help me
Bring them inside
Rosa...
Don't get upset,
I want to say something
No Guido, not now
Tell me after the war,
when my father's back
Yes, but will your father
allow me to see you?
He's a good man
Tell me Guido,
have you been studying
since school closed?
Yes
I haven't... I can't
There's too much to do here
Wait a moment
Are you spying on me again?
I came to say it's dinner time,
Miss Rosa
- They've been waiting half an hour
- I'm coming now
Thanks Guido, come back again soon
So, what's happening today?
We're not eating?
Rosa! Hey, Rosa, I'm talking to you
- So you got a boyfriend?
- That's my business
Look me in the eyes
when I'm talking to you
You don't treat me like that, right?
And from today,
I want to be served first
It's better than your mother's
- But no Parmesan
- There isn't any
Excellent, yes?
Yes, but I'd have preferred oysters
- There are two clients next door
- Two clients?
What can we give them to eat?
I'll go and see what we can do
Can I help you, sir?
A room with two beds... clean
I'm sorry, we can't take on new guests
We don't have the staff,
I'm alone
Room 45, dinner at 8
Murderers!
You idiot, did you really think
we were going to pay you?
So he had them, eh?
Give me those passports
Calm down, I'll hold on to these
First the diamonds
Finish him off
Shifty looking types.
Who are they?
How should I know?
These people...
How long do you want to stay here?
I can't stand it anymore.
I'm fed up... fed up!
These mouldy potatoes...
and stuck here like rats
Have a little more patience
We've got our lives ahead of us
The war will end sometime, right?
Those two have come for me
I can feel it
They've come to kill me
You're scared aren't you?
You're the only one who can help me
Find out who they are...
and what they want
You'll do that won't you?
Don't play with me, Rosa!
I know you'll do as I say
You won't tell them where I am
Even if they torture you...
Right?
- Who is it?
- It's me
The money?
It's all yours, when you
give us the diamonds
You'll have them tomorrow morning
And the old lady?
She thinks I'm going to marry her
The passports?
They're perfect
What if the old lady catches
you escaping to Switzerland?
Don't make me laugh
You'll be gone with the money
What if she makes a scene?
The lake.
There's always the lake
- What was that?
- Turn it down, I'll go and see
- What is it?
- Nothing, just a mouse
Wait for me in your room
And don't lock the door
- You fallen asleep in there?
- I'm coming
Turn it off, you idiot
Alfredo, where are you?
Who's there?
Alfredo, is it you?
Alfredo?
What's wrong? What happened?
You're upset... come
Don't be afraid, I'm here
I know what it's like to feel alone
To be scared
Poor little girl
It makes my heart bleed
to know you have no mother now
First I was jealous of you,
now I only want to hug you
You're just a scared child,
I want to tell you a fairy tale...
A wolf, in the forest...
Come, don't be afraid
Come with me... Come
Sit down.
There you are... good
That way Rodolfo can't get in
Excuse me...
He makes me so mad
He drives me crazy!
You're still shaking
What happened, tell me
What happened?
Why did you shout?
Was it Rodolfo again?
- I saw beetles in my bed
- Beetles in your bed...
It must have been a nightmare.
Just a bad dream
Now... relax
What a beautiful ring
You're so beautiful
Your skin is so pale
My father will kill you for this
The air force never took me
because you need contacts
The swine
Stop laughing, you slut
- Where's that whore sister of yours?
- She went to get a drink
If she's not back soon
guess where I'll stick that bottle
All here, at last
Where did you put the corpses?
Where did you put them, Rosa?
- Who is it?
- Rosa, it's me Guido
Wait a moment
Come in
- Hi
- Hi
- I should get dressed...
- If it's a problem, I'll go
No, I'm happy you came
You know Guido...
it's the first time since mother died
that someone's been nice to me
Guido, do you really love me?
I want to marry you
Don't say we're too young
I've thought about it
and we can escape together
Go to my friend in the city
I want to take you
away at any cost
Will you marry me?
I can't
I have to wait
here for my father
I promised him, Guido
- Do you want to see his photo?
- Yes
Look, this is my mother
And here she is with my father
This is me when I was small
This is me in his arms
He used to make hand shadows
- Guido, can you do hand shadows?
- Of course
Let's try on that wall
Before the war
we played this before dinner
Let's try and make a dog
- Are we intruding?
- Young love...
Makes me puke
Come here, Guido
- Leave me alone!
- You want me to cut his ear off?
Get off me!
Hold still you snake
Clear off
Guido!
Stay still
Where are the diamonds?
We know you're Rodolfo's lover
Quick, she's gone upstairs
Get her!
Where were you going?
Where are the diamonds?
Start talking or I'll make you
Pull out your fingernails
and poke out your eyes
Ah! Rosa...
Rosa, come to your uncle
Let's have a nice bath
If her poor mother could see her now
Papa!
Who are you?
You've grown up well, Rosa
Who are you?
A friend of your father
A friend of my fathers?
Then you know where he is
He's dead. We were betrayed.
It was a bloodbath
I promised to avenge him
- Liar! My father's alive
- I saw him die
He told me: 'Give her my love...
My Rosa'
He always talked of you.
You were his queen
Listening to him, we were
all in love with you
Did he get my letters?
- Where's your mother's lover?
- Why do you want him?
- To kill him
- No! Wait...
No more killing!
I beg of you, don't kill him
Wait!
Listen to me...
Don't kill him!
I don't want to be alone
I must do it
Stop it! I want to live
That man betrayed your father
It's his fault 15 of our men are dead
He betrayed you as well, Rosa
Kill him!
What do you want to do?
You're just a child
I've already killed two people
I killed them for what
they did to me
I dressed like my father...
They were asleep
My father would have
been proud of me
- What are you saying?
- I swear it's true
- I hid them in the basement
- Rosa, you must come away with me
But I must wait for my father
Your father is dead
Believe me, let's go
Come on, get ready
I love you,
but I can't come with you
Enough Rosa, I'm taking you away
Dear papa, we have
the usual guests in the hotel
Food's in short supply
and mother's desperate
Nothing's really changed
since I last wrote
And nothing will change
until you return
I'll close all the windows
until that day
And when I open them again,
the sun will light up the darkest rooms
and we'll have a great party
and dance together all night
Where is your plane now?
Where is it?
The sky is vast
and I can never find you
Papa, without you I am sick
Remember, you promised
to come back
You swore with a kiss
I still wait for you
to appear on the horizon
Tall as the clouds
and handsome, with a hero's face
Like your good friend
who left and never returned
My father...
My love