Mummy Shark (2024) Movie Script
1
Mr. Casey, so glad
you could join me.
Let him speak.
Bay, why are you doing this?
What do you hope to gain?
Gain?
You westerners, you do nothing
without a hope for gain.
You cannot stand
against the United States.
The United States.
You have your money, your
military, your power.
We have the Gods.
If this is about the chamber
underneath the pyramid,
let me explain.
No, it is I who will explain.
You think your money
and your science
ensures that you will
always be in the right.
Tell me, Mr. Casey,
what do you see?
A shark.
A mummified shark.
What do you see now?
No, it can't be.
What do you see?
Still you are suitable
as food for the Gods.
I don't understand the
need for all this secrecy.
We have uncovered
artifacts which
radically alter
our understanding
of Egyptian history.
Actually, this alters
everything we previously
believed about human history.
All right.
I'm intrigued.
But that doesn't explain
the secrecy or him.
Mr. Turner is here
for your protection.
When Harvard sent me to map
out the z ruins in Brazil,
I didn't need a bodyguard.
I was surrounded by headhunters.
And no one thought I
needed a bodyguard.
What's so special
about this dig?
I'm not thrilled by
this assignment myself.
Relations are strained
between the US embassy
and the local government.
Understandable.
Your grandfather looted
a number of tombs.
They want their treasures back.
They belong in
Cairo, not London.
Be that as it may.
We are taking charge of what
we have found here for matters
of national security.
National security.
You guys play that like a
wild card in a game of Poker.
Once you've seen
what we have uncovered,
perhaps you'll understand.
So show me.
Do we have to be
in such a hurry?
These hieroglyphs are amazing.
I like to pause and take
a closer look at them.
Everything in
these tunnels has
been photographed and documented
down to the minutest detail.
Later, you may examine
them at your leisure.
I have to admit, I'm starting
to feel claustrophobic.
How far does this tunnel go?
All the way to
the Great Pyramid.
Really?
More precisely to
a subterranean lake
beneath the pyramid.
I mean, I had
heard the rumors.
But I thought they were
conspiracy theories
for TV programs.
It's true.
But that's not the
meat of the matter.
Was it worth the walk?
Oh, my God.
It's incredible.
I understand the
need for secrecy now.
Yeah, I suppose.
Come on.
OK.
So how about that
burger you wanted?
I'm starving.
But--
But what?
Huh.
I don't know.
It seems disrespectful.
If you're going
to learn to rest,
it's best to do it
on a full stomach.
You're right.
Order me two.
All the comforts of home.
I can't believe you
got all this down here
without anybody seeing it.
There's a will.
There's a way.
And Uncle Sam has deep pockets.
So this is funded
by the government?
National security, anyway.
Oh.
Hey.
Hey, Nina.
This is Rebecca Sandoval.
Dr. Sandoval, it's a
pleasure to meet you.
I admire your work.
I'm pleased to be
working with you.
Me, too.
Have a seat, Nina.
Have a burger.
No, thanks.
Nina is our resident vegan.
She eats tofu sprouts.
Shit like that.
You have something
against vegans?
No, not that.
I was just thinking.
Here we are underneath the
Great Pyramid of Giza eating
burgers and tofu.
The Pentagon's got
some deep pockets.
Hi, Rebecca.
Take a look at this.
I got to offer a
tentative translation.
This can't be right.
Gods from the sea.
Shark Gods.
This hasn't appeared
in any other literature.
That's because until now, no
one knew about this chamber.
Am I reading this right?
A list of dynasties dating
back over 50,000 years?
We have reason to believe
that this chamber was built over
200,000 years ago.
By whom?
Humans.
Under the direction
of their God.
A shark God from the sea?
And I think you'll find
that even more interesting.
Is that a--
Yes, it's a sarcophagus.
The shark God Kaurus.
I need more coffee.
Are you sure you
want to do that?
You've been at it all day.
It's OK to rest.
I don't know if I can.
This is all so--
Incredible, amazing,
unbelievable dream like?
All of the above.
Yes, we all react
that way at first.
But this chamber may have been
here for over 200,000 years.
It's not going anywhere.
It'll be here when you wake up.
I hope so.
I'd hate to think it
was all just a dream.
Some of the researchers are
calling it the sarcophagus.
Well, that's
appropriate for reverent.
It helps to have
a sense of humor
when your concept of
reality is being challenged.
Can it really be
possible that humans
were genetically engineered by
a species of intelligent sharks?
It's a humbling
thought to say the least.
Come on, let's get some rest.
OK.
Dr. Sandoval, Dr. Sandoval,
Dr. Sandoval, wake up.
Dr. Sandoval, wake up.
What's wrong?
We have to evacuate.
Come on.
Evacuate?
Gather your things and
find Professor Mountbatten.
What's going on?
We're leaving.
Leaving?
I just got here.
Regrettable, I'll admit.
But for your safety, our safety,
and the success of this mission,
we must leave at once.
Chauffeur.
Oh, my God.
Our presence here
is no longer a secret.
We lost a good man last night.
In addition, we've learned
our government liaison, Harold
Casey, is missing.
How are we supposed
to abandon all of this?
We have documented every
hieroglyphic and artifact
in this chamber.
We will retreat to safer ground
and examine it at our leisure.
But, Professor--
No time to argue.
Gather your things and
get on board a transport.
A transport?
No time to explain.
We walked for
miles to get here.
What about the sarcophagus?
We're taking the
big fella with us.
But how?
I can't believe we got
out of there so quickly.
As Yo Yanks say, this
isn't our first rodeo.
So you knew we'd
have to escape?
Rebecca, every
country on this planet
would go to war for the chance
of possessing the knowledge
we've just stolen.
How quiet.
Egyptian Air Force Jets have
scrambled and are closing in.
You know what to do.
Do I correctly understand
what just happened?
Yes.
An international incident.
There will be hell to pay.
Plausible
deniability, Rebecca.
It's politics 101.
Surely you understand.
In the meantime, my
family thinks I'm dead.
This will all blow over.
The easiest way to
keep the Egyptians
from searching for us is to
let them think we are all dead.
I didn't sign up
for this, Professor.
No, you didn't.
Trust me, you'll soon
be allowed to go home.
Let the media
machinery do its work.
Why didn't I stay
in South America?
I've been with Mountbatten's
group for three days so far.
We've had to abandon the most
spectacular archaeological site
ever discovered.
We caused an
international incident.
Egypt is threatening war.
And now, I'm somewhere in
some undisclosed location
for my own safety.
I cannot express how angry I am.
I know you like burgers.
I'm not hungry.
Maybe you change your mind.
Doubtful.
They sure are good.
Are you patronizing me?
I don't like that.
No, I'm just trying
to be friendly.
The burgers, a peace offering.
Some negotiator you are.
Where the hell are we, Reed?
Even if I know, I
couldn't tell you.
We're on some remote property
under the jurisdiction of the US
military.
No shit, Sherlock.
A shame to let those
ants get that burger.
You're right.
This is good.
Life looks better
on a full stomach.
Why isn't this bothering you?
It is.
But in my line of work, it
doesn't pay to show annoyance.
After disappointment
after disappointment,
you build up a tolerance.
What exactly is
your line of work?
One of the alphabet
agency things.
So, FBI or CIA?
Yeah, something like that.
One you never heard of.
What is it?
Let's talk about
something else.
Kaurus, may the blood of
this sacrifice appease you.
Kaurus, show us your enemies
so that we may vanquish them.
You cannot hide from
the eyes of Kaurus.
Hey, guys.
Rebecca, there you are.
I think you'll find
this interesting.
These are reports on tissue
samples from the mummy.
Which mummy?
Our giant shark enigma.
This can't be right.
It's right enough.
We've tested repeatedly.
And the results are
always the same.
It says it's
thousands of years old.
And yet the flesh is viable.
What exactly does that mean?.
Viable?
It means there is no good
reason why that shark is not
alive.
It's as if the body is in a
state of suspended animation.
How is that possible?
That's just one of the many
things we intend to learn.
What's this?
Can you translate it?
You don't take this
seriously, do you?
Very seriously indeed.
Shark Gods from outer space?
It's nonsense.
You conclude it to be
nonsense based on what, exactly?
How can it be anything else?
Have you ever studied
the great pyramid?
Not in great detail.
It's a Marvel of engineering.
We could not build
one like it today.
With all our computers and
technological advances,
it is still beyond
our capabilities.
Sharks from outer space?
You suppose that
a culture more
advanced than our own capable
of building the great pyramid,
chose to decorate its buildings
with colorful nonsense.
That would be tantamount
to finding the latest
issues of Marvel
Comics inscribed
on the walls of the Pentagon.
OK.
Suppose I pretend to believe
that sharks from outer space
built the Great Pyramids.
Then what?
First, we want you to verify
all the translations we've
made thus far.
If we've made any errors,
bring them to my attention.
OK.
And this is the
perfect place to do it.
No distractions.
So how are the vegan
supplies holding up?
We got everything you need.
Really?
Is there a whole food market
in these woods somewhere?
No, but we do
have a supply chain.
Really?
Yeah.
Just because we don't
know where we are,
it doesn't mean Uncle
Sam isn't going to keep
you supplied with your tofu.
OK, then what do you have
in the way of herbal tea?
Try this.
I got it from a vendor in Cairo.
Organic Tana leaves?
What's that?
Beats me.
Try it out.
If you don't like
it, bring it back.
I got some chamomile for you.
OK.
Thanks.
Hi.
Hello.
You don't mind if I
bunk with you, do you?
No, not at all.
Have you eaten?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Look, I know you're angry.
This whole situation is
crazy, even infuriating.
I get it.
But this is still the
biggest find ever.
I know.
Look at it this way.
The more time we have with these
artifacts researching them now,
the bigger stake we
have in the claim.
How do you mean, exactly?
Well, if we were
in London by now,
there would be dozens
of academics lining up
to take control.
We were there.
But some old professor would
write a paper about it.
And the history
books would make it
look like it was all his idea.
You're right.
It's all fascinating.
Incredible.
But my God, if it's true--
It's true.
How do for sure?
Just a feeling.
Civilization on our
planet was established
by intelligent sharks
on another planet?
It's really no
stranger than the stories
they used to tell me in Sunday
school when I was a kid.
Besides, consider
the implications.
Which implications?
There are so many.
Well, like the mummy tissue.
It's in a state of
suspended animation.
Something told it to go dormant.
And something could just as
easily trigger it back to life.
I admit, it's all so wild.
If we figure the
process out, it
could mean virtually
eternal life for humans.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
Still, it's a possibility.
I suppose.
Now that tea sure does
have an unusual aroma.
Yeah, it's something
cookie gave me.
Any idea how long
we're going to be here?
As long as it
takes, I'm afraid.
This find is too important
to risk premature exposure
in the media.
Yeah, be a much bigger upset.
Nagamani or the
Dead Sea Sproles.
True.
The implications are devastating
to the collective ego
of the human race.
What's the implications?
At best, we are not at the
top of the evolutionary ladder.
We are just slaves to a more
highly evolved aquatic species.
That's the best case scenario.
And the worst?
We are nothing
more than livestock
raised to feed our masters.
That is humbling.
These sharks engineered
the Great Pyramid at a time
when we were still using
spears and flint blades.
We have no idea how far
their technology reaches.
There's an army of these
things waiting to attack us.
There could very well be.
At this stage of the
game, we just don't know.
What's this?
Something that
could be related.
It's documentation of shark
attacks from a couple of years
ago linked to UFO sightings.
UFOs?
We can't discount any
clue in this matter.
After all, one can't
have shark gods
from another world without
some form of transportation
to get them here.
I've had enough of Alice
Through the Looking glass
for one day.
Agreed.
Let's turn in.
Little sister, you have
tasted the Tana leaves.
Now, you will help
me avenge our master.
Come to me.
Come to me, little sister.
We have work to do.
Bring the Tana leaves.
Nina?
Come chosen one, we will
establish the second dynasty
of our Lord Kaurus.
Your servant is here, Kaurus.
I will vanquish these thieves.
She is to be your bride.
Rebecca, are you OK?
I think so.
Can you stand?
I think so.
Let's get you up here.
Oh, God.
I need to take cover
in the woods before AM.
OK.
Where's Nina?
I saw her leave, but
then I fell back to sleep.
I don't know where she is.
We will wait here
until our master calls.
Looks like the
three of us now.
No sign of Nina?
We can only hope she
and possibly others
escaped into the forest.
Let's salvage what we can.
Set up camp in the woods.
Oh, God.
I'm so thirsty.
I'm so tired.
Thank you.
Is there anymore?
I'm afraid not.
That's about it.
You guys must be
as thirsty as I am.
No worries.
First order of business.
I'm going to find a
fresh water supply.
If we have to, we can
survive on measured portions
of seawater.
Thor Heyerdahl proved
it could be done.
Let's hope I find
some fresh water.
Be mindful of landmarks.
We wouldn't want
to lose you, too.
Roger that.
Here, sister.
You must drink.
Yes.
Master says this is our home.
Yes, Kaurus.
This is your bride.
Yesterday I was complaining
about being stuck here.
I didn't realize how
good things were.
None of us know what we
have until it is taken away.
Human nature, I'm afraid.
What do we do now, professor?
Now, we wait.
Most importantly,
we do not panic.
I realize all this
is very strange.
With all due respect,
strange is not the word.
Absolutely insane.
Off the reality chart,
maybe nightmare craziness.
I'm sorry.
OK.
OK.
I'm going to try to keep
a grip on my sanity.
All of us, those
of us whose job
it is to expand the
knowledge of the human race.
At one time or another,
we encounter information
that shakes our very
foundations makes rubble
of our mental constructs.
Yes, that's where
I am right now,
stumbling through the rubble.
Denial can be a
useful strategy,
but only until the organism
has arrived in a safe place
where the new knowledge may
be properly assimilated.
I prefer to remain present
in the moment, no matter what
the consequences.
You have escaped the wrath
of Kaurus, but not for long.
There was a time long
ago, I was a young man then.
When I was sent with an
archeological expedition
to study a tribe in New Guinea--
What happens?
During a ceremony, I saw
the tribe's shaman transform
into an enormous snake.
Saw it with my own eyes.
Could have been hallucination?
Do you think you were drugged?
I've been very careful to
ingest only food and drink.
I'd prepared myself
for various reasons,
primarily to avoid illness.
So you're sure it
actually happened?
I saw that snake
devour Dr. Penrose,
the leader of our expedition.
Really?
So, you see, I've had my
concept of reality challenged
many times, actually.
It's a shock.
But if we persist in our
pursuit of the truth,
we come out of it
stronger and wiser.
Now, Kaurus, you feast on fish.
But soon, you will feast on the
blood of the remaining thieves.
Our research, our field
notes, so much was destroyed.
It's not as bad
as you may imagine.
We uploaded data last
night before the attack.
Our colleagues in
London have it all.
Great.
Now, let's discuss anything
that has not been sent along.
Have you any ideas you
haven't shared with me?
Yes, see, it
occurred to me as I
was looking over
the hieroglyphics
that the symbols your team
had interpreted as outer space
could actually refer
to another dimension
in the quantum physical sense.
Interesting point.
Is it possible that the shark
God made his way over here
through some sort of
portal, a wormhole
rather than a physical craft?
Yes, I believe you
are on to something.
We'll have to examine the
photos of the hieroglyphics
for references to
such a portal when
we get back to civilization.
If we ever get back.
I believe we will.
And probably sooner
than you think.
Since we have not sent
our confirmation signal,
they'll be investigating.
Anybody thirsty?
Yes.
Is it safe to drink?
Yeah, put a
purification tab in it.
Moving in closer
for a better look.
Chopper 1 to base.
We're sending in
images of the camp.
Not much left.
Roger that.
Any sign of survivors?
He used to be a royal
graves at the site.
That would indicate survivors,
but none are visible.
Do you copy?
Do you copy?
Our master has destroyed
the flying machines.
You stay here.
You'll be safe.
I must go deal with
the remaining thieves.
How long do you imagine
till they send someone
to come get us?
I suspect they already have.
I think I'm going
to head to the beach.
I'm going to place debris as
an indication of a position.
Be extremely careful, Reed.
We can't afford
to lose you, too.
We'll do.
I'm going to
forage for edibles.
Please stay within shouting
distance of this camp.
I will.
And I will update my notes.
We'll all meet back
here within the hour.
Agreed?
See you in an hour.
The girl fights back.
You're no match for Karas.
We'll see about that.
Two time MVP Princeton softball.
Jerk.
You playing possum, schmuck?
Master.
Shit.
If this is a dream,
I've had enough.
Sorry.
We need this more than you do.
Master, I have failed you.
Your bride is in the cave.
I can no longer protect you.
I need a raise.
Good work, Rebecca.
You have a good deal more
pluck and gave you credit for.
OK.
You look as if you've
been fighting for your life.
Reed, what happened?
Rebecca has slain a mystic
who somehow followed us here.
I know.
Like sort of a slave
to the mummy shark.
He's dead, but encompassed
in some energy field.
Heard him communicating
with the shark.
My God, you can't be serious.
Not very reassuring to learn
when we kill our enemies,
they do not stay dead.
I think he's harmless.
He's unconscious
in a ghostly state.
Good thing, though, he
showed up when he did.
The beast almost ate me.
Ain't you?
Yeah, he chased me about a
quarter mile into the forest.
You can get
around on the land?
Yeah, they lay dormant
for thousands of years.
Civilization on this planet.
Of course, they
get around on land.
I didn't think he could.
Now, I feel like we
don't stand a chance.
I saw the remains of a
military policeman on the beach.
Maybe we have a
search party here.
And the shark took them out.
So I was thinking, they
will send another team.
It's our job to stay
alive in the meantime.
There is something else.
What?
I heard him
talking to the shark
about leaving the
sharks bride unattended.
Bride?
Nina.
Yeah, that's what
I was thinking.
He said something
about her in a cave.
We have to find her.
Yeah.
Wait.
How is a human woman the
bride of a monster like that?
We're about to find out.
We've lost the helicopter to
unknown causes and operation
barrel.
It seems hopeless.
We don't even have a
clue where to look.
I think we should head to that
higher ground, that promontory.
Yes, it's worth a try.
Hey, is that a cave?
I think it is.
Nina, are you here?
Nina?
Nina?
Nina?
What's wrong?
She may be in
shock or drugged.
So how are we supposed
to get her out of here?
You got to get her to
the mouth of the cave.
It'll be easier for the
team on higher ground.
Thieves, you will not
take the bride of Kaurus.
Well, I don't believe it.
Tehran is dead,
and yet he lives.
You cannot defeat
the will of Kaurus.
Tango 1 to Foxtrot 2.
Yeah, I see it.
What the hell is that?
We're not here to
analyze the bastard.
Just to kill it.
We're down here.
Come on.
We're down here.
Please.
Get us out of here.
Hey.
He fired that, sir.
I'm not believing this.
If at first you don't kick
ass, try and try again.
Hey.
Tango 1 to base.
We've engaged what looks
like a giant shark on land,
but living and dangerous.
You are authorized
to terminate
with extreme prejudice.
Roger that.
Hey.
Human survivors
have been observed.
Survivors acknowledged.
Dispatching chopper
for extraction.
Make it fast.
Give it everything you got.
Yes, sir.
I'm not convinced our
weapons can even phase it.
I hope you're wrong.
Reed, did you see that?
I did.
I don't like it.
I don't know what you
were, but we got you.
Where am I?
What?
I know you think you
killed it, but you didn't.
It escaped through
some sort of wormhole.
Miss Sandoval, our jets
dropped their entire payload
of ordnance on that creature.
Nothing could survive it.
Well, you don't understand.
It's not just flesh and blood.
It's not from this world.
And you know this how?
It's all in the data we took
from the chamber in Egypt.
It's all there.
Surely you know.
I'm unaware of any data
from a chamber in Egypt.
No, no, you wouldn't
be, would you?
I suppose that's
above your pay grade.
Just so we're
clear, you're saying
this thing was a
highly intelligent life
form from another dimension.
It laid dormant for thousands
of years in a chamber
beneath the Great
Pyramid of Giza.
Yes, yes, that's right.
Miss Sandoval, are
you now or have you ever
been diagnosed with a mental
illness, bipolar disorder,
paranoia, schizophrenia?
No, but I guess
that doesn't matter.
You're going to bury
this, aren't you?
Do you realize that sounds
the tiniest bit paranoid?
I give up.
Would you like a cigarette?
No, thanks.
I quit.
So you're sticking
with this story
that this shark
thing disappeared
through an
interdimensional doorway?
You're not going to
what I have to say.
It's the only story
I know, the truth.
Right.
Mr. Turner, you've had a long
and distinguished career.
It'd be a shame to exit on a
sour note, don't you think?
Listen, it doesn't
matter what I say.
You guys are going to slap
on whatever conclusion
you want to this operation.
The files are going to
say whatever you guys find
politically expedient.
I don't know why
we're wasting our time
with this fraudulent
attempt at truth finding.
It's my job.
I follow orders.
Right.
Do you have
anything else to add?
A couple of things.
First off, leave Rebecca
Sandoval's career alone.
We brought her into this.
She didn't know what she
was getting herself into.
It'd be a shame to ruin a
brilliant woman's career.
Well, we'll take
that under advisement.
Although I imagine she'll
make her own path out of this
if she's as smart as you claim.
Right.
What else?
Secondly, the other
woman, Nina, how is she?
She's alive.
Beyond that, I can
offer no specifics.
Good.
You're awake.
How are you feeling?
I'm confused.
Where am I?
In a military hospital.
It's about all I can tell you.
You and your team members
are under quarantine.
Quarantine?
Am I ill?
We don't think so.
As I understand, you and the
expedition you were a part of
went through some very
unusual experiences.
Yeah, I really don't
remember a lot right now.
I know we were in Egypt.
No, your memory
will come back.
Just give it some time.
Are you hungry?
I don't know.
I suppose I could eat.
Well, it's important
to keep your strength up.
Especially now you're
eating for two.
What?
Wow.
You really did lose your memory.
Did you forget that
you're pregnant?
Pregnant?
About six months from
the look of things.
That is not possible.
Mr. Casey, so glad
you could join me.
Let him speak.
Bay, why are you doing this?
What do you hope to gain?
Gain?
You westerners, you do nothing
without a hope for gain.
You cannot stand
against the United States.
The United States.
You have your money, your
military, your power.
We have the Gods.
If this is about the chamber
underneath the pyramid,
let me explain.
No, it is I who will explain.
You think your money
and your science
ensures that you will
always be in the right.
Tell me, Mr. Casey,
what do you see?
A shark.
A mummified shark.
What do you see now?
No, it can't be.
What do you see?
Still you are suitable
as food for the Gods.
I don't understand the
need for all this secrecy.
We have uncovered
artifacts which
radically alter
our understanding
of Egyptian history.
Actually, this alters
everything we previously
believed about human history.
All right.
I'm intrigued.
But that doesn't explain
the secrecy or him.
Mr. Turner is here
for your protection.
When Harvard sent me to map
out the z ruins in Brazil,
I didn't need a bodyguard.
I was surrounded by headhunters.
And no one thought I
needed a bodyguard.
What's so special
about this dig?
I'm not thrilled by
this assignment myself.
Relations are strained
between the US embassy
and the local government.
Understandable.
Your grandfather looted
a number of tombs.
They want their treasures back.
They belong in
Cairo, not London.
Be that as it may.
We are taking charge of what
we have found here for matters
of national security.
National security.
You guys play that like a
wild card in a game of Poker.
Once you've seen
what we have uncovered,
perhaps you'll understand.
So show me.
Do we have to be
in such a hurry?
These hieroglyphs are amazing.
I like to pause and take
a closer look at them.
Everything in
these tunnels has
been photographed and documented
down to the minutest detail.
Later, you may examine
them at your leisure.
I have to admit, I'm starting
to feel claustrophobic.
How far does this tunnel go?
All the way to
the Great Pyramid.
Really?
More precisely to
a subterranean lake
beneath the pyramid.
I mean, I had
heard the rumors.
But I thought they were
conspiracy theories
for TV programs.
It's true.
But that's not the
meat of the matter.
Was it worth the walk?
Oh, my God.
It's incredible.
I understand the
need for secrecy now.
Yeah, I suppose.
Come on.
OK.
So how about that
burger you wanted?
I'm starving.
But--
But what?
Huh.
I don't know.
It seems disrespectful.
If you're going
to learn to rest,
it's best to do it
on a full stomach.
You're right.
Order me two.
All the comforts of home.
I can't believe you
got all this down here
without anybody seeing it.
There's a will.
There's a way.
And Uncle Sam has deep pockets.
So this is funded
by the government?
National security, anyway.
Oh.
Hey.
Hey, Nina.
This is Rebecca Sandoval.
Dr. Sandoval, it's a
pleasure to meet you.
I admire your work.
I'm pleased to be
working with you.
Me, too.
Have a seat, Nina.
Have a burger.
No, thanks.
Nina is our resident vegan.
She eats tofu sprouts.
Shit like that.
You have something
against vegans?
No, not that.
I was just thinking.
Here we are underneath the
Great Pyramid of Giza eating
burgers and tofu.
The Pentagon's got
some deep pockets.
Hi, Rebecca.
Take a look at this.
I got to offer a
tentative translation.
This can't be right.
Gods from the sea.
Shark Gods.
This hasn't appeared
in any other literature.
That's because until now, no
one knew about this chamber.
Am I reading this right?
A list of dynasties dating
back over 50,000 years?
We have reason to believe
that this chamber was built over
200,000 years ago.
By whom?
Humans.
Under the direction
of their God.
A shark God from the sea?
And I think you'll find
that even more interesting.
Is that a--
Yes, it's a sarcophagus.
The shark God Kaurus.
I need more coffee.
Are you sure you
want to do that?
You've been at it all day.
It's OK to rest.
I don't know if I can.
This is all so--
Incredible, amazing,
unbelievable dream like?
All of the above.
Yes, we all react
that way at first.
But this chamber may have been
here for over 200,000 years.
It's not going anywhere.
It'll be here when you wake up.
I hope so.
I'd hate to think it
was all just a dream.
Some of the researchers are
calling it the sarcophagus.
Well, that's
appropriate for reverent.
It helps to have
a sense of humor
when your concept of
reality is being challenged.
Can it really be
possible that humans
were genetically engineered by
a species of intelligent sharks?
It's a humbling
thought to say the least.
Come on, let's get some rest.
OK.
Dr. Sandoval, Dr. Sandoval,
Dr. Sandoval, wake up.
Dr. Sandoval, wake up.
What's wrong?
We have to evacuate.
Come on.
Evacuate?
Gather your things and
find Professor Mountbatten.
What's going on?
We're leaving.
Leaving?
I just got here.
Regrettable, I'll admit.
But for your safety, our safety,
and the success of this mission,
we must leave at once.
Chauffeur.
Oh, my God.
Our presence here
is no longer a secret.
We lost a good man last night.
In addition, we've learned
our government liaison, Harold
Casey, is missing.
How are we supposed
to abandon all of this?
We have documented every
hieroglyphic and artifact
in this chamber.
We will retreat to safer ground
and examine it at our leisure.
But, Professor--
No time to argue.
Gather your things and
get on board a transport.
A transport?
No time to explain.
We walked for
miles to get here.
What about the sarcophagus?
We're taking the
big fella with us.
But how?
I can't believe we got
out of there so quickly.
As Yo Yanks say, this
isn't our first rodeo.
So you knew we'd
have to escape?
Rebecca, every
country on this planet
would go to war for the chance
of possessing the knowledge
we've just stolen.
How quiet.
Egyptian Air Force Jets have
scrambled and are closing in.
You know what to do.
Do I correctly understand
what just happened?
Yes.
An international incident.
There will be hell to pay.
Plausible
deniability, Rebecca.
It's politics 101.
Surely you understand.
In the meantime, my
family thinks I'm dead.
This will all blow over.
The easiest way to
keep the Egyptians
from searching for us is to
let them think we are all dead.
I didn't sign up
for this, Professor.
No, you didn't.
Trust me, you'll soon
be allowed to go home.
Let the media
machinery do its work.
Why didn't I stay
in South America?
I've been with Mountbatten's
group for three days so far.
We've had to abandon the most
spectacular archaeological site
ever discovered.
We caused an
international incident.
Egypt is threatening war.
And now, I'm somewhere in
some undisclosed location
for my own safety.
I cannot express how angry I am.
I know you like burgers.
I'm not hungry.
Maybe you change your mind.
Doubtful.
They sure are good.
Are you patronizing me?
I don't like that.
No, I'm just trying
to be friendly.
The burgers, a peace offering.
Some negotiator you are.
Where the hell are we, Reed?
Even if I know, I
couldn't tell you.
We're on some remote property
under the jurisdiction of the US
military.
No shit, Sherlock.
A shame to let those
ants get that burger.
You're right.
This is good.
Life looks better
on a full stomach.
Why isn't this bothering you?
It is.
But in my line of work, it
doesn't pay to show annoyance.
After disappointment
after disappointment,
you build up a tolerance.
What exactly is
your line of work?
One of the alphabet
agency things.
So, FBI or CIA?
Yeah, something like that.
One you never heard of.
What is it?
Let's talk about
something else.
Kaurus, may the blood of
this sacrifice appease you.
Kaurus, show us your enemies
so that we may vanquish them.
You cannot hide from
the eyes of Kaurus.
Hey, guys.
Rebecca, there you are.
I think you'll find
this interesting.
These are reports on tissue
samples from the mummy.
Which mummy?
Our giant shark enigma.
This can't be right.
It's right enough.
We've tested repeatedly.
And the results are
always the same.
It says it's
thousands of years old.
And yet the flesh is viable.
What exactly does that mean?.
Viable?
It means there is no good
reason why that shark is not
alive.
It's as if the body is in a
state of suspended animation.
How is that possible?
That's just one of the many
things we intend to learn.
What's this?
Can you translate it?
You don't take this
seriously, do you?
Very seriously indeed.
Shark Gods from outer space?
It's nonsense.
You conclude it to be
nonsense based on what, exactly?
How can it be anything else?
Have you ever studied
the great pyramid?
Not in great detail.
It's a Marvel of engineering.
We could not build
one like it today.
With all our computers and
technological advances,
it is still beyond
our capabilities.
Sharks from outer space?
You suppose that
a culture more
advanced than our own capable
of building the great pyramid,
chose to decorate its buildings
with colorful nonsense.
That would be tantamount
to finding the latest
issues of Marvel
Comics inscribed
on the walls of the Pentagon.
OK.
Suppose I pretend to believe
that sharks from outer space
built the Great Pyramids.
Then what?
First, we want you to verify
all the translations we've
made thus far.
If we've made any errors,
bring them to my attention.
OK.
And this is the
perfect place to do it.
No distractions.
So how are the vegan
supplies holding up?
We got everything you need.
Really?
Is there a whole food market
in these woods somewhere?
No, but we do
have a supply chain.
Really?
Yeah.
Just because we don't
know where we are,
it doesn't mean Uncle
Sam isn't going to keep
you supplied with your tofu.
OK, then what do you have
in the way of herbal tea?
Try this.
I got it from a vendor in Cairo.
Organic Tana leaves?
What's that?
Beats me.
Try it out.
If you don't like
it, bring it back.
I got some chamomile for you.
OK.
Thanks.
Hi.
Hello.
You don't mind if I
bunk with you, do you?
No, not at all.
Have you eaten?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Look, I know you're angry.
This whole situation is
crazy, even infuriating.
I get it.
But this is still the
biggest find ever.
I know.
Look at it this way.
The more time we have with these
artifacts researching them now,
the bigger stake we
have in the claim.
How do you mean, exactly?
Well, if we were
in London by now,
there would be dozens
of academics lining up
to take control.
We were there.
But some old professor would
write a paper about it.
And the history
books would make it
look like it was all his idea.
You're right.
It's all fascinating.
Incredible.
But my God, if it's true--
It's true.
How do for sure?
Just a feeling.
Civilization on our
planet was established
by intelligent sharks
on another planet?
It's really no
stranger than the stories
they used to tell me in Sunday
school when I was a kid.
Besides, consider
the implications.
Which implications?
There are so many.
Well, like the mummy tissue.
It's in a state of
suspended animation.
Something told it to go dormant.
And something could just as
easily trigger it back to life.
I admit, it's all so wild.
If we figure the
process out, it
could mean virtually
eternal life for humans.
I don't think
that's a good idea.
Still, it's a possibility.
I suppose.
Now that tea sure does
have an unusual aroma.
Yeah, it's something
cookie gave me.
Any idea how long
we're going to be here?
As long as it
takes, I'm afraid.
This find is too important
to risk premature exposure
in the media.
Yeah, be a much bigger upset.
Nagamani or the
Dead Sea Sproles.
True.
The implications are devastating
to the collective ego
of the human race.
What's the implications?
At best, we are not at the
top of the evolutionary ladder.
We are just slaves to a more
highly evolved aquatic species.
That's the best case scenario.
And the worst?
We are nothing
more than livestock
raised to feed our masters.
That is humbling.
These sharks engineered
the Great Pyramid at a time
when we were still using
spears and flint blades.
We have no idea how far
their technology reaches.
There's an army of these
things waiting to attack us.
There could very well be.
At this stage of the
game, we just don't know.
What's this?
Something that
could be related.
It's documentation of shark
attacks from a couple of years
ago linked to UFO sightings.
UFOs?
We can't discount any
clue in this matter.
After all, one can't
have shark gods
from another world without
some form of transportation
to get them here.
I've had enough of Alice
Through the Looking glass
for one day.
Agreed.
Let's turn in.
Little sister, you have
tasted the Tana leaves.
Now, you will help
me avenge our master.
Come to me.
Come to me, little sister.
We have work to do.
Bring the Tana leaves.
Nina?
Come chosen one, we will
establish the second dynasty
of our Lord Kaurus.
Your servant is here, Kaurus.
I will vanquish these thieves.
She is to be your bride.
Rebecca, are you OK?
I think so.
Can you stand?
I think so.
Let's get you up here.
Oh, God.
I need to take cover
in the woods before AM.
OK.
Where's Nina?
I saw her leave, but
then I fell back to sleep.
I don't know where she is.
We will wait here
until our master calls.
Looks like the
three of us now.
No sign of Nina?
We can only hope she
and possibly others
escaped into the forest.
Let's salvage what we can.
Set up camp in the woods.
Oh, God.
I'm so thirsty.
I'm so tired.
Thank you.
Is there anymore?
I'm afraid not.
That's about it.
You guys must be
as thirsty as I am.
No worries.
First order of business.
I'm going to find a
fresh water supply.
If we have to, we can
survive on measured portions
of seawater.
Thor Heyerdahl proved
it could be done.
Let's hope I find
some fresh water.
Be mindful of landmarks.
We wouldn't want
to lose you, too.
Roger that.
Here, sister.
You must drink.
Yes.
Master says this is our home.
Yes, Kaurus.
This is your bride.
Yesterday I was complaining
about being stuck here.
I didn't realize how
good things were.
None of us know what we
have until it is taken away.
Human nature, I'm afraid.
What do we do now, professor?
Now, we wait.
Most importantly,
we do not panic.
I realize all this
is very strange.
With all due respect,
strange is not the word.
Absolutely insane.
Off the reality chart,
maybe nightmare craziness.
I'm sorry.
OK.
OK.
I'm going to try to keep
a grip on my sanity.
All of us, those
of us whose job
it is to expand the
knowledge of the human race.
At one time or another,
we encounter information
that shakes our very
foundations makes rubble
of our mental constructs.
Yes, that's where
I am right now,
stumbling through the rubble.
Denial can be a
useful strategy,
but only until the organism
has arrived in a safe place
where the new knowledge may
be properly assimilated.
I prefer to remain present
in the moment, no matter what
the consequences.
You have escaped the wrath
of Kaurus, but not for long.
There was a time long
ago, I was a young man then.
When I was sent with an
archeological expedition
to study a tribe in New Guinea--
What happens?
During a ceremony, I saw
the tribe's shaman transform
into an enormous snake.
Saw it with my own eyes.
Could have been hallucination?
Do you think you were drugged?
I've been very careful to
ingest only food and drink.
I'd prepared myself
for various reasons,
primarily to avoid illness.
So you're sure it
actually happened?
I saw that snake
devour Dr. Penrose,
the leader of our expedition.
Really?
So, you see, I've had my
concept of reality challenged
many times, actually.
It's a shock.
But if we persist in our
pursuit of the truth,
we come out of it
stronger and wiser.
Now, Kaurus, you feast on fish.
But soon, you will feast on the
blood of the remaining thieves.
Our research, our field
notes, so much was destroyed.
It's not as bad
as you may imagine.
We uploaded data last
night before the attack.
Our colleagues in
London have it all.
Great.
Now, let's discuss anything
that has not been sent along.
Have you any ideas you
haven't shared with me?
Yes, see, it
occurred to me as I
was looking over
the hieroglyphics
that the symbols your team
had interpreted as outer space
could actually refer
to another dimension
in the quantum physical sense.
Interesting point.
Is it possible that the shark
God made his way over here
through some sort of
portal, a wormhole
rather than a physical craft?
Yes, I believe you
are on to something.
We'll have to examine the
photos of the hieroglyphics
for references to
such a portal when
we get back to civilization.
If we ever get back.
I believe we will.
And probably sooner
than you think.
Since we have not sent
our confirmation signal,
they'll be investigating.
Anybody thirsty?
Yes.
Is it safe to drink?
Yeah, put a
purification tab in it.
Moving in closer
for a better look.
Chopper 1 to base.
We're sending in
images of the camp.
Not much left.
Roger that.
Any sign of survivors?
He used to be a royal
graves at the site.
That would indicate survivors,
but none are visible.
Do you copy?
Do you copy?
Our master has destroyed
the flying machines.
You stay here.
You'll be safe.
I must go deal with
the remaining thieves.
How long do you imagine
till they send someone
to come get us?
I suspect they already have.
I think I'm going
to head to the beach.
I'm going to place debris as
an indication of a position.
Be extremely careful, Reed.
We can't afford
to lose you, too.
We'll do.
I'm going to
forage for edibles.
Please stay within shouting
distance of this camp.
I will.
And I will update my notes.
We'll all meet back
here within the hour.
Agreed?
See you in an hour.
The girl fights back.
You're no match for Karas.
We'll see about that.
Two time MVP Princeton softball.
Jerk.
You playing possum, schmuck?
Master.
Shit.
If this is a dream,
I've had enough.
Sorry.
We need this more than you do.
Master, I have failed you.
Your bride is in the cave.
I can no longer protect you.
I need a raise.
Good work, Rebecca.
You have a good deal more
pluck and gave you credit for.
OK.
You look as if you've
been fighting for your life.
Reed, what happened?
Rebecca has slain a mystic
who somehow followed us here.
I know.
Like sort of a slave
to the mummy shark.
He's dead, but encompassed
in some energy field.
Heard him communicating
with the shark.
My God, you can't be serious.
Not very reassuring to learn
when we kill our enemies,
they do not stay dead.
I think he's harmless.
He's unconscious
in a ghostly state.
Good thing, though, he
showed up when he did.
The beast almost ate me.
Ain't you?
Yeah, he chased me about a
quarter mile into the forest.
You can get
around on the land?
Yeah, they lay dormant
for thousands of years.
Civilization on this planet.
Of course, they
get around on land.
I didn't think he could.
Now, I feel like we
don't stand a chance.
I saw the remains of a
military policeman on the beach.
Maybe we have a
search party here.
And the shark took them out.
So I was thinking, they
will send another team.
It's our job to stay
alive in the meantime.
There is something else.
What?
I heard him
talking to the shark
about leaving the
sharks bride unattended.
Bride?
Nina.
Yeah, that's what
I was thinking.
He said something
about her in a cave.
We have to find her.
Yeah.
Wait.
How is a human woman the
bride of a monster like that?
We're about to find out.
We've lost the helicopter to
unknown causes and operation
barrel.
It seems hopeless.
We don't even have a
clue where to look.
I think we should head to that
higher ground, that promontory.
Yes, it's worth a try.
Hey, is that a cave?
I think it is.
Nina, are you here?
Nina?
Nina?
Nina?
What's wrong?
She may be in
shock or drugged.
So how are we supposed
to get her out of here?
You got to get her to
the mouth of the cave.
It'll be easier for the
team on higher ground.
Thieves, you will not
take the bride of Kaurus.
Well, I don't believe it.
Tehran is dead,
and yet he lives.
You cannot defeat
the will of Kaurus.
Tango 1 to Foxtrot 2.
Yeah, I see it.
What the hell is that?
We're not here to
analyze the bastard.
Just to kill it.
We're down here.
Come on.
We're down here.
Please.
Get us out of here.
Hey.
He fired that, sir.
I'm not believing this.
If at first you don't kick
ass, try and try again.
Hey.
Tango 1 to base.
We've engaged what looks
like a giant shark on land,
but living and dangerous.
You are authorized
to terminate
with extreme prejudice.
Roger that.
Hey.
Human survivors
have been observed.
Survivors acknowledged.
Dispatching chopper
for extraction.
Make it fast.
Give it everything you got.
Yes, sir.
I'm not convinced our
weapons can even phase it.
I hope you're wrong.
Reed, did you see that?
I did.
I don't like it.
I don't know what you
were, but we got you.
Where am I?
What?
I know you think you
killed it, but you didn't.
It escaped through
some sort of wormhole.
Miss Sandoval, our jets
dropped their entire payload
of ordnance on that creature.
Nothing could survive it.
Well, you don't understand.
It's not just flesh and blood.
It's not from this world.
And you know this how?
It's all in the data we took
from the chamber in Egypt.
It's all there.
Surely you know.
I'm unaware of any data
from a chamber in Egypt.
No, no, you wouldn't
be, would you?
I suppose that's
above your pay grade.
Just so we're
clear, you're saying
this thing was a
highly intelligent life
form from another dimension.
It laid dormant for thousands
of years in a chamber
beneath the Great
Pyramid of Giza.
Yes, yes, that's right.
Miss Sandoval, are
you now or have you ever
been diagnosed with a mental
illness, bipolar disorder,
paranoia, schizophrenia?
No, but I guess
that doesn't matter.
You're going to bury
this, aren't you?
Do you realize that sounds
the tiniest bit paranoid?
I give up.
Would you like a cigarette?
No, thanks.
I quit.
So you're sticking
with this story
that this shark
thing disappeared
through an
interdimensional doorway?
You're not going to
what I have to say.
It's the only story
I know, the truth.
Right.
Mr. Turner, you've had a long
and distinguished career.
It'd be a shame to exit on a
sour note, don't you think?
Listen, it doesn't
matter what I say.
You guys are going to slap
on whatever conclusion
you want to this operation.
The files are going to
say whatever you guys find
politically expedient.
I don't know why
we're wasting our time
with this fraudulent
attempt at truth finding.
It's my job.
I follow orders.
Right.
Do you have
anything else to add?
A couple of things.
First off, leave Rebecca
Sandoval's career alone.
We brought her into this.
She didn't know what she
was getting herself into.
It'd be a shame to ruin a
brilliant woman's career.
Well, we'll take
that under advisement.
Although I imagine she'll
make her own path out of this
if she's as smart as you claim.
Right.
What else?
Secondly, the other
woman, Nina, how is she?
She's alive.
Beyond that, I can
offer no specifics.
Good.
You're awake.
How are you feeling?
I'm confused.
Where am I?
In a military hospital.
It's about all I can tell you.
You and your team members
are under quarantine.
Quarantine?
Am I ill?
We don't think so.
As I understand, you and the
expedition you were a part of
went through some very
unusual experiences.
Yeah, I really don't
remember a lot right now.
I know we were in Egypt.
No, your memory
will come back.
Just give it some time.
Are you hungry?
I don't know.
I suppose I could eat.
Well, it's important
to keep your strength up.
Especially now you're
eating for two.
What?
Wow.
You really did lose your memory.
Did you forget that
you're pregnant?
Pregnant?
About six months from
the look of things.
That is not possible.