Puppet Master: Doktor Death (2022) Movie Script

- Flynn, pay attention.
- April, welcome.
You certainly picked
quite a day to start work.
One of our residents
passed away last night.
- I'm sorry to hear that.
What happened?
- Heart attack.
Unfortunately, that means
everything I had planned
to ease you into your first day
will have to get pushed.
- I'm, I'm good at
jumping in fee first.
- Then I guess I hired the
right person, follow me.
I have to go deal with a few
things regarding Mr. Cuda.
I left your scrubs for
you in your locker.
Why don't you go get changed,
and then you can help Ryan with
Mr. Cuda's things upstairs.
Today
of all days, Max.
- Lost, newbie?
April, right?
I'm Flynn, glad to
have you on board.
We've been understaffed
for a while,
so it's nice to
have a fresh face.
- I need to change.
Where do I do that?
- Down that way
is the staff area.
You'll find everything you need.
- Okay.
- Well, almost everything.
- Thanks.
- Let me know if
you need any help.
- Hi, I'm April.
Miss Valdez told me to
come help you with, um,
the guy who passed away's stuff.
You're Ryan, right?
- Max.
- I'm so sorry,
- Oh,
- I swear she said your,
- No,
- Name was Ryan.
- Yes, my name is Ryan.
The man who died is, was, Max.
This is him.
- Very distinguished looking.
- Yeah, he had quite a life.
Definitely gonna miss
those war stories.
You know, you get so
used to 'em being around,
and then they're gone,
just like that.
I guess we're lucky
you showed up, huh?
Kind of refills the
void he left behind.
But we have the unfortunate
task of packing away his life.
I tried to organize it
as much as possible,
but ultimately it's an
exercise in futility.
- How so?
- Well, Max had no
living relatives.
- So then what happens
to all his stuff?
- It gets tossed or donated.
- That's so sad.
Family history is really
important, you know?
- Yeah.
Well, you could get started
on the closet over here.
- Yeah.
- That would help.
Okay.
- Oh, just so you know,
Max held onto a lot of stuff.
- Yeah, I can see that.
Good luck.
- Oh, thank you.
- It was April, right?
- Yes.
- Nice to meet you, April.
- You too.
- Okay.
- You find the old
man's porn stash yet?
What do you have there?
This is exactly why
I wanted to do this,
and I have to be stuck on
corpse duty with Weirdo Warren.
Let's have a look.
Looks like new girls
getting greedy already.
- Don't you have anything
better to do, Flynn?
I think Miss Beaumont
needs help with her AC.
- Better than digging
for buried treasure?
Yeah, right.
Oh, it's like Christmas
when these old farts die.
Never know what
you're gonna find.
- It's locked, there's no key.
What is his deal?
- He's, uh, not
exactly a charmer, if
you know what I mean.
- How does a guy like
that get a job here?
- You familiar with
the term nepotism?
- Oh, gotcha.
- You serious?
- Hey.
- See, just like Christmas.
What the hell is this?
Oh man, this is killer.
- Well, April, it looks like
you had an eventful morning,
a real trial by fire
for your first day.
Obviously this was unexpected.
Generally, I like to
ease the new staff in,
but these things,
well, they happen.
Says here, you're
from California,
looking for a fresh start.
- Looking.
- Fair enough, that's fine.
Carmen, please send
Jennifer to my office.
Thank you.
Now typically the staff consist
of five rotating caregivers,
but right now it's
just Jennifer, Ryan,
Flynn, and now you.
So I'm going to have
all four of you here
pretty much at the same time,
while you acclimate to things
and we readjust the schedule.
Sounds good to me.
- Excellent.
Jennifer, have you had
a chance to meet April,
she's the newest member
of our Shady Oaks family.
- Hi doll.
- Jennifer will give
you a tour of the place
and introduce you
to the residents.
If you have any questions,
our doors are always open.
Welcome aboard.
- Thank you.
- Let's go.
So Ryan told me, you and
Flynn really hit it off.
- You could say that.
- Yeah, He's a real
piece of work, that one.
Don't sweat it.
He acts all alpha,
but he's about as scary
as a neutered puppy.
Hey, Syd!
He's a little hard of hearing.
- Oh.
- Hey, Syd.
I wanted to introduce
you to the new girl.
This is April.
She's starting today.
He's a little hard of hearing.
You have to talk
up a little louder.
- You said April.
- Yes.
- Hello.
- What's your handicap?
- April.
'Round 18.
Give or take the day.
Damn shame about Max.
- Are you going to
the memorial service?
It's after dinner.
Okay, we'll see you there, Syd.
- Bye.
- Damn it.
- Next up is Gladys.
How's the new one
coming, Gladys?
- Just finishing
some final touches.
- Can I take a look?
- Of course.
- April's starting today.
- Oh, I know.
I made this for her.
Not a bad likeness.
I thought you'd
be taller though.
- Gladys claims she's psychic.
- And Jennifer claims
she's a caregiver.
- We'll agree to disagree.
All right, Gladys, later.
- Nice to meet you.
- How did she know
what I looked like?
- Beats me, maybe she
really is psychic.
Then again, none of her
paintings have faces,
so she probably just got lucky.
Artists, am I right?
Come on, doll, more to see.
- Oh so a little
history on Rufus,
the man has a case
of frisky hands.
Now I don't mind it so much.
He's just a rich old
man who's lonely.
But if you show him even just
a little bit of attention,
he can be quite generous in
showing his appreciation,
if you know what I mean.
But if that's not your thing,
you're gonna wanna
watch your ass,
or you're gonna get pinched.
- Oh.
Oh Rufus.
- Oh, Jennifer, you're looking
mighty fine today, mighty fine.
- And who do we have here?
- This is April.
She's starting today.
- Well, it appears our
dearly departed Maximilian
has sent us an angel to
brighten this sad day.
Rufus Coleman, very
nice to meet you.
- So nice to meet
you, Mr. Coleman.
- Oh, no, no, no, no.
Please, Rufus.
- All right, you old smoothie.
I'm giving April the tour,
not ringing the dinner bell.
- Very well then.
Don't let me interrupt.
- Jennifer.
Will I be seeing
you later tonight?
- Last but not least, Miss
Belmont, just so you know,
she recently had a stroke,
so she can't speak.
Also, she's a total klepto.
If you're missing anything,
it's probably in here.
She doesn't mean anything by it.
She just doesn't know
where she is half the time.
She wanders.
What?
- How'd this get here?
- Is that thing yours?
- Well, no, it was Mr. Cudo's,
but Flynn took it.
- Dorothy, you've
gotta stop this.
You know how Flynn gets,
when people take his stuff.
Now I've gotta get
this back to him
before he realize it's missing.
He gets really when
people take his...
- Stolen property?
- Yeah.
- It was really
great to meet you.
I'm April.
- Having served his
country in World War II,
and as a public defender,
and family man in
his later years,
Max led an illustrious life.
And even though
we will miss him,
we should feel blessed
that we were able
to spend quality time with him
at the end of his
long life's journey.
- Thank you, Carmen.
- And special thanks to Gladys
for painting these
beautiful paintings.
Would anyone else like to
say something about Max?
Sydney?
- Well, it's no secret that
Max was shit at his golf game,
but he was a pleasure to have
a drink and a laugh with.
He used to regale me
with the craziest stories
about the time he was in
Germany during the war.
I dunno if he drunk
when he was telling me,
or drunk or high
when it happened,
but he'd tell me about
these little creatures.
- I thought you brought
the puppet back to Flynn.
- What are you talking about?
- Well, it has been a long day.
I, I think at best, if everybody
retires to their rooms,
Thank you all for being a
part of this celebration,
and for sharing your stories,
and for being a part of
this wonderful experience
where we pay our respects
to our dear friend, Max.
So must have been cool
living out in California, huh?
- It was interesting.
- What's interesting?
- What is with you
and that damned doll?
It is so creepy.
- One, something that's old
and rare is always valuable.
And two, it's a
puppet, not a doll.
- Whatever, it's creepy.
- Don't you listen
to that nasty woman.
You're not creepy.
You're a gold
mine, yes, you are.
- Anyway, I always dreamt
of going out there,
maybe meeting some
rich, famous actor.
- Yeah, emphasis on rich, right?
- Shouldn't you be doing rounds?
- Shouldn't you be doing Rufus?
Show me where the
bad man touched you.
Dude.
- Or to save some time,
show me where he hasn't
touched you, right?
- Can you seriously
just fuck off?
- Good job, Jenny.
Just go do
your rounds, Flynn.
- Take that stupid
doll with you.
- Okay, ha ha.
Which one of you fucks took my-
- Mr. Lambert?
Our residents are
waiting for you.
Change your scrubs first.
- So why here of all places?
Most people want to leave
this city, not come to it.
- Ain't that the truth.
- I, I actually came
here looking for someone.
- This suddenly got a
whole lot more interesting.
A lost love?
A lost family member.
- If you're looking to get lost,
I can't think of a better
place to do it than here.
- So, when you mean lost,
where they running away or...
Everyone, come quick.
What
the hell did you do?
- I didn't do shit.
I found her like this.
- Move!
She's not breathing.
Jenny, get the crash cart.
- What happened?
- Ryan, Ryan.
Ryan, you need to stop.
- What, why?
- She has a DNR.
We are required to stop.
- She must have torn it free.
That's not
supposed to be able to happen.
- She probably did it
when she went to go
steal my puppet again.
- What's wrong with you?
She's dead.
- Everyone calm down.
I better call Warren to
come and collect her.
- What was that?
- What the...
What the fuck?
- Hello?
- It seems like...
- Yes, how can I help you?
- Yeah, I'm Dorothy
Beaumont's granddaughter.
I have this dress for her.
- Yes, of course.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Actually, could you
do me a huge favor
and just take it
down to Mr. Abbott?
- Uh, I don't.
- It's just right
down there, Sweetie.
Luther, could you show her?
Mr. Abbott should be
there, but, but if not,
just put it in the closet.
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
- Just, just around the corner.
It's gonna be the first
door on your left.
I'd show you,
but it's a busy day and
death waits on no one.
- Hello?
Mr. Abbott?
- How's Syd doin'?
- He's calm now.
Took three stiff bourbons.
- Did you hear about what
happened to Mr. Abbott?
- No, what about him?
- He's dead.
- Oh my God, seriously?
- They found him in
the funeral home.
He was like mutilated
or something.
Like, who would wanna
do that to Mr. Abbott?
I mean, sure, he
was a little weird.
But all these deaths,
it's like there's some bad
mojo in the air or something.
- I guess so.
- Speaking of mojo, Gladys
is feeling a little jittery.
So I was gonna bring her some
warm milk to help her sleep.
I don't suppose you can
go check in on Rufus?
I'm sure he'll be on his
best behavior for you.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I can go check on him.
- You're a doll, doll.
- Poor Miss Beaumont.
I mean, it's just so tragic.
Makes one realize how moments
you have left to seize.
- I unfortunately didn't get
the chance to really know her.
- What was that?
- What?
- Out there.
- I'll go check it out.
Me too.
We lost one
of our residents today.
- The man who died was Max.
- Used to talk about all
these little creatures.
We have
the unfortunate task
of packing away his life.
- What the hell is this thing?
- Dorothy, what?
What's wrong?
- I thought you brought
the puppet back to Flynn.
- What are you talking about?
- She must have torn it free.
She probably did it
when she went to go
steal my puppet again.
- Did you hear about what
happened to Mr. Abbott?
He's dead.
- It's okay, you're safe.
- What happened?
Where is she?
- Rufus said you fainted.
- Do you remember
anything of what happened?
You can tell us.
- You're not going
to believe me.
- Why wouldn't we believe you?
- Because it's crazy.
It was Miss Beaumont.
- What do you mean
it was Miss Beaumont?
- I saw her outside the window.
- Well, clearly
that's not possible.
Miss Beaumont is dead.
- I know what I saw.
- April, I'm not doubting
that you saw something,
but Miss Beaumont...
- Clearly she's not crazy.
Let's just think about
this for a second.
- The storm was pretty
intense last night.
The thunder and the lightning.
Maybe you just thought you
saw Miss Beaumont, right?
- Yeah.
- What about Miss Beaumont?
- April swears she
saw Miss Beaumont
outside of Rufus's
window last night.
What?
- I just got off the
phone with the police.
- Ms. Beaumont's body
is missing from morgue.
- So April.
April, come on in.
Hop in the Chevy.
Go grab a drink.
- Holy shit!
Miss Beaumont?
What the fuck?
Seriously, what the fuck?
No, no, no, no.
I, I saw your body.
I carried you out.
What the hell?
Stop stealing my stuff,
you crazy dead bitch!
What the fuck!
- Been pretty quiet today, huh?
- Yeah, so far.
All the residents seem
pretty uneasy though.
- They're not the only ones.
- What's up?
- Look, I know I'm new here,
and you know everyone
way better than I do,
but I can't shake the feeling
that Flynn might
have something to do
with Miss Beaumont's death.
- Flynn?
I mean, Flynn is a lot of
things, but he's not a murderer.
- Her oxygen tube, it looked
like it was yanked out.
- Yeah, probably
by Miss Beaumont.
- She was in her bed
when we found her.
- Well...
No, no way.
Flynn wouldn't do that.
Why would he?
- That doll.
You heard him, he's
convinced it's valuable.
- That stupid skull thing?
- People do crazy stuff
when money's involved,
especially large sums of money
if that thing is as
valuable as he says.
Ryan, weird things
have been happening
ever since Flynn
laid eyes on it.
First, Miss Beaumont
and, and then Warren.
- All right, what do
you want me to do?
If we do this he's gonna know.
- Well, if the doll's inside,
then wouldn't that at least
make him a person of interest?
Uh, puppet, and I still
say it's a stretch.
And if it's not inside?
- Then he's probably
not the killer,
and I buy him a new lock.
- Ah, the things I
do for pretty women.
Ladies first.
- Not only handsome,
but a gentleman too.
Okay.
- Whoa.
- Okay.
- He's definitely gonna kill us.
Nothing here but his spare keys.
Jesus,
what was that thing?
come to
reclaim his heritage.
I want the police
to look into him too.
Well, aren't
you a sight for sore eyes?
Well,
I came to check in
on my favorite resident.
- Truth is I'm a
little freaked out.
- Well, that's why I'm here.
These'll calm your
nerves in no time.
- Well, I was really
hoping you would offer me
something more to
alleviate my anxiety.
- I'll see what I've
got in my cart for that.
You think I'm just
gonna give this away?
- I would never think
of such a thing.
Am I getting closer?
- A little closer.
- I can't think of a better way
to spend my children's
inheritance.
- Do you really think you're
ready for this, big man?
- The spirit's willing,
but I'm not the
man I used to be.
I, I could use a
little assistance.
- Don't you worry one
little bit, Rufus.
I got just what we need.
Now, it's gonna take a
little bit to kick in.
So I'll be back in
about a half an hour.
Remember, it's
our little secret.
God!
- You didn't by any chance see
Flynn's puppet in Mr.
Coleman's room, did you?
- You mean that
creepy doll thing?
No.
Well, have you
seen it at all today?
- Why don't you ask Flynn?
I saw his car here when I
was checking in on Gladys.
He's here somewhere.
Let's go.
- Things are getting
really weird around here.
- Everything copacetic?
- As well as can be expected.
Jennifer just did the rounds,
and it seems like
everyone's at least
settled in for the evening.
- Good.
Well, I'm heading
back to my office
to finalize some paperwork.
Here's hoping things
stay quiet around here
for the rest of this evening.
- Who's down there?
Who is that?
- You see anything?
Nothing, it's
absolutely spotless.
Somehow.
- Oh, great.
Clearly the sign of a
deranged serial killer.
You could
help, you know,
probably go a lot faster.
- I thought I was supposed
to keep lookout for Flynn.
Multitask.
- Wait, are you seriously
trying to get us caught?
- Oh, my God!
- Oh, my God!
Oh, my God, Flynn!
Flynn, hey, who did this to you?
- The fucking puppet.
- Hello again, Mr. Coleman.
I believe you ordered something
extra special tonight.
Oh, it's peek a
boo game tonight.
Peek a boo!
Rufus, again?
Well, here's hoping you
have pleasant dreams.
Jesus Christ.
Looks like not all
of you's asleep.
You don't mind if I take a
little peek, right, doll?
I mean, I might as well
get your money's worth.
Oh my God, Rufus?
- Dr. Lantmen?
- Carmen?
Help me, I'm in
here!
- It's stuck.
Hang on, hang on!
- Mrs. Beaumont's
body is down there.
- Flynn's dead too.
He was stuffed inside
the trunk of his car.
- Where's Dr. Lantmen?
- In his office.
I'll go to Dr. Lantmen
and call the cops.
You two, find Jennifer and
check on the residents.
- You check on Rufus, I'll
check on Gladys and Syd.
- Dr. Lantmen!
Oh my God.
Dr. Lantmen?
- Rufus?
Holy shit.
Syd,
Syd I'm coming in.
Oh my...
They're all dead.
- We have to get out of here.
Oh my God.
- Dr. Lantmen?
- Go!
Ryan!
Clear!
You okay?
Ryan.
- I'm good.
- Is he dead?
Be careful.
Ryan?
Ryan!
No!
Stop.
Don't.
No, I said stop!
I've been searching for
you for a long time.
I'm your great,
great granddaughter.
I'm April Duval.
We're family.
- It says here you
are from California.
Looking for a fresh start.
- Looking.
- Let's have a look.
Looks like new girls
getting greedy already.
- How'd this get here?
- So why here, of all places?
Most people want to leave
this city not come to it.
- I actually came here
looking for someone.
- A lost love?
- A lost family member.
Family history is
really important.
I came here for you.
I wanna help you.
I'm gonna help you
find your friends.