Streetwalker (2022) Movie Script

1
[euphoric
synthesizer music plays]
[video crackling]
[church bells ringing]
Welcome, brethren.
I am Father Isiah Russ.
Of the Church
of the Enchanted Saints.
Today we will be speaking...
of the inner turmoil
that plagues us all.
The deep-seated trauma
of our lives.
[lips smack]
The only way
to release yourself...
from the trauma
and ascend
into the light...
is to remember.
-[ding]
-There are two psyches.
-There is the divine psyche.
-[ding]
-And the conscious psyche.
-[ding]
This meat. This flesh.
This is not you.
This is not--
this is not you!
Within you
there is the divine.
Melding those
is the only way
you can ascend.
Ascend and touch the pure
and perfect being...
that is above.
[white noise buzzes]
[euphoric
synthesizer music plays]
[belt buckle rattles]
Why don't you get some perfume
before we meet up again?
Excuse me?
You need to get some perfume
before we meet.
How charming.
Are you implying that I smell?
Listen Ruby, I'm not saying
that you smell bad.
Or that you smell good,
but...
just, you smell like
you've been
with four other men tonight.
I have been
with four other men tonight.
[Duffy] Exactly.
I don't need to go home
to the old ball and chain,
smelling like four other
filthy fucking bastards.
Duffy, you are one of those
filthy bastards.
[snickering]
Listen, you gotta get this shit,
it's called Rose Summer?
It's what my wife uses.
It's not Chanel...
-but it'll mask the stench of--
-Stench?
-Odor?
-[keys jangling]
Whatever.
Fuck you, Duffy.
Not 'til you get that perfume,
my dear.
[door slams shut]
[synthesizer music plays]
Ruby!
-Zoey, hi!
-Hi!
How are you doing, baby?
Oh, I'm just peachy.
-That bad, huh?
-Mm-hmm.
Come here. Let's go out.
[Ruby] No.
I'm gonna call it a night.
-Okay.
-I'm going to bed.
-Okay. Get home safely.
-I will.
Good night, Zoey!
[ominous
synthesizer music plays]


[claps]
['40s cartoon music playing]
[narrator]
...the colors...
Medical strike continues,
as the state seemingly ignores
the pleas of hundreds,
after major cuts
from last quarter.
Three of the four
local hospitals
are now temporarily closed
due to lack of staff,
leaving Metro West
as the only
operational facility.
Unfortunately,
it was left mid-renovation
after those cuts,
so many residents
are filling in
on a voluntary basis
in the meantime.
[male narrator]
If you're a woman,
you know what it means
to be needed.
...down, down, always down.
Never up, down.
[bouncy vintage
cartoon music playing]
Golly, but you're pretty,
yump-dee-dumpty-ditty
Just wait and see
You're gonna be
the sweetest one of all

Hail, hail the queen
Hail
the cookie queen!

Hail, hail the queen
All hail the queen
Ooh!
Repentance.
Repentance, my children...
is not simply...
looking to the Lord,
our God...
and the cosmos above.
But it is kneeling...
to your cosmic...
prophet,
when you are broken.
[sighs]
For it says...
in the original scripture...
"If thine hand...
offended thee.
Take a rough stone
and split
from your wrist.
For it is better...
to walk into
the cloudy gates of heaven...
with a stump...
than to slip into
the magma pits of hell...
with both hands."
[TV clicks]
["Neck Deep"
by Exposure Therapy playing]
The written word
is still the same
Pray for it
in all our days
Everything's okay
God of all
of your free days
You could think of me
Lonely,
I could only see myself
Everything's okay
Maybe
you can find your way
All around me
they [indistinct]
Think they've changed
but it's still the same
Everything's okay
God of all your clichs
You could think of me
Lonely,
I could only see myself
Everything's okay
Maybe
you can find your way

They will gladly
sell you lies
You can't cry
if you don't have eyes
If I was a tear,
I would cry forever
Come too near
We'll make it
through December

[music fades]
[slow keyboard melody plays]
[ominous music plays]
[ominous
synthesizer music plays]
[bed springs squeaking]
[Ruby moaning]
[jazzy vintage
cartoon music playing]
[cartoon worm]
What do you say, Cookie?
What do you say,
play a little hooky?
You little cutie pie.
Oh, baby.
In my travels,
through the globe...
beyond and within.
I was came upon
by an angel.
Who spoke to me
of the truths.
And these truths
cannot be denied
nor unproven.
And they are thus...
the spirits...
the gods, the demons...
everything you read about
in the Bible...
is from a cosmic war
that's going on all around us.
God is an extraterrestrial.
And what we are not seeing...
is that
he's an interdimensional
warrior
that travels
through time...
and dimensions...
to reach us.
But our eyes are closed.
We cannot see him.
There is no way
we can enter heaven.
The only way
we can ascend
the spiritual plane,
is by total and pure...
[heartbeat thumping]
What are you doing?
Uh, n-- nothing.
[Isiah] And become
the perfect being...
[phone ringing]
[Isiah] ...of spiritual
and mental toughness.
[ringing continues]
[ringing continues]
[Isiah] And at the top
of the pyramid...
there lies...
[distorted audio]
It's for you.
Hello.
Okay. Thank you.
I have to go.
Someone's waiting for me.
[traffic din]
[faint distorted
metal music playing]
[ominous instrumental plays]
[metal music playing
from headphones]
[bus rumbling]
Hello, Ruby.
Uh, hi.
Did I frighten you?
Yes.
I'm-- I'm sure
it's not the first time.
I'm-- I'm sorry,
do I know you?
Not yet.
Are you the one
that's been waiting for me?
Oh, yes.
We've been waiting
quite some time for you.
We?
[Duffy] Ruby!
What the hell
are you doing out here?
I've been waiting for you
in the room.
I was just talking to--
He was here.
He knew my name.
-Who?
-This-- this guy.
Are you fucking with me
right now?
No, I'm serious.
Right.
Hey, did you get that perfume
I asked you to get?
What?
Uh, yeah, I got it.
-Rose Summer?
-Yes Duffy. Rose Summer.
Perfect.
And I got that coke
that you wanted.
I did not ask for that.
Well, yeah,
well, I've got it.
And we're going to
do it tonight.
Duffy. No.
Listen,
I come to you to do the shit
that I'm not allowed
to do at home.
So tonight,
we're going to do the shit
that I'm not allowed
to do at home.
Come on, my wife
would fucking kill me
if she knew
I was doing this shit.
And she certainly
wouldn't do any of it with me.
So, I guess
that leaves you.
[indistinct] Ruby.
I don't know.
It's been a strange day
already.
You just need
a little pick me up.
[sighs]
Pay me double.
Sure, that works.
Fine.
All right,
that's what I'm talking about.
Come here.
[melancholic
synthesizer music playing]
[Duffy]
Ruby! Ruby, wake up.
Fuck! Fuck! Ruby!
Ruby! God--
God fucking dammit!
Wake up!
Shit, shit, shit, shit.
[heavy breathing]
[door clicks open]
[door slams shut]
[dysphoric
synthesizer music plays]


[sirens wailing]
[pounding chord plays]
[pounding chord plays]
[pounding chord plays]
-[heart rate monitor beeping]
-[respirator hissing]
[doctor echoing]
Can you hear me?
You're at Metro West Hospital.
[distorted buzzing]
[doctor echoing]
You're very badly injured.
You almost didn't make it.
[doctor echoing] We were able
to remove the rebar.
It missed
all your vital organs.
There was some damage
to your small intestine.
You also have
an orbital fracture
in your face.
We were able to remove
all the grass shards,
stitch you up
and clean your wounds.
It's gonna take
a couple months to heal.
It's going to be okay.
But I think for now,
I should probably let you
get some rest and recover.
Okay.
[door clicks open
and clicks shut]
[heart rate monitors
beeping in distance]
[hospital din]
-[heart rate monitor beeping]
-[respirator hissing]
[hospital din]
[Zoey]
Um, excuse me.
[police officer]
Typical street whore.
Probably got
the shit kicked out of her
by her pimp.
Listen, bandage her up,
get her out of here.
Don't--
no special treatment.
We don't need more of them
on the street.
Excuse me?
What the fuck
did you just say?
[dramatic chord plays]
I'm sorry, ma'am,
this, uh--
this doesn't concern you.
Actually, it fucking does.
That's my fucking friend
in there.
Ma'am,
visiting hours are over.
And I suggest
that you leave.
You know,
you look really familiar.
I probably
busted you before.
Nah. That ain't it.
I don't forget
the pigs that bust me.
I'll remember.
Listen, just bandage her up,
get her out of here.
-[heart rate monitor beeping]
-[respirator hissing]
[door clicks open]
[door clicks shut]
[chair rattling]
[Isiah] "Our Father...
who art in cosmic heaven.
Hallowed be
thy astronomical name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done...
as it is
on this earthly plane."
Hey, um, hi.
Hi, uh, your--
your name's Roy, right?
Yeah. Hi.
Hi, I'm-- I'm Zoe.
Um, I'm a friend of Ruby's.
You know Ruby?
[Isiah] "Lead us not...
to dimensional...
transformative...
temptation."
Okay, well, she's in there
and she is hurt really bad,
and they won't tell me
anything.
And there's this fucking cop,
and he's being
such a fucking prick,
and they won't let me know
if she's alive.
They won't let me know
if know she's dead.
I just want to know
that my friend
is going to be okay,
and I don't know anything.
[Isiah] "Yours is the kingdom
and the power...
of glory.
Forever and ever.
Amen."
[Roy] Okay. It's okay.
Hey, uh, I-- I work here.
I-- I'm a nurse, uh,
and if-- if Ruby's in there,
I'll-- I'll find her.
Okay?
Uh, everything's
gonna be all right.
-All right?
-Okay. Thank you.
[Ruby groans softly]
Who-- who are you?
Oh.
You're awake.
I am Father Isiah Ross.
Oh...
I've seen you on TV.
Yes?
Are you a subscriber
to my video series?
No.
Oh.
Okay. That's okay.
[chair rattles]
Are you in pain?
[whispering] My dear.
Hmm...
This should take
the edge off...
a bit.
Anyway...
what is your name,
my child?
Ruby.
Do you believe...
in the Lord Almighty, Ruby?
I'm sorry.
Why are you here?
I have been sent...
by the cosmic Father...
to do his divine bidding.
Something
brought me to you.
Because I knew...
that you are in great pain
and you needed...
salvation.
A savior.
And here I am.
Yeah, well...
I think the doctors
have that handled.
Something haunts you.
Am I right?
[heart rate monitor beeps]
[IV bubbling]
Tell me what torments you,
Ruby?
Right now, it's you.
You're tormenting me.
I'm just here to help.
Now...
tell me, Ruby...
how did you end up here?
Horrible men put me here.
Is that a fact?
Yes.
Fragile...
pathetic egos.
Just like yours.
So...
it's masculinity
that traumatizes you.
Tell me, Ruby,
have you ever heard...
the concept...
of the conscious
and the divine psyche?
No.
Well...
it's...
a little thing
I picked up...
through my divine travels...
through
this earthly dimension.
You see...
humans are of two
separate minds.
In one, the conscious.
This holds our weakness.
Our suffering...
our trauma.
And it keeps us...
it clouds us...
from moving past...
and inheriting...
the pure divine light.
Reaching
our full human potential.
And then,
there is the divine psyche.
Like a perfect computer.
And it's this earthly form...
that keeps us,
holds us back...
from achieving
unlimited power
and potential.
The only way...
to combine these two...
is to relive your trauma.
Feel it again.
Bear it.
That's the only way...
anyone can ascend.
Do you understand, Ruby?
No.
It's okay.
You will.
I know you're a whore.
[sinister music playing]
Do you know, Ruby...
what the book of Leviticus
says about whores?
No.
It says
they shall be burned
to death.

And as much...
as I love
a good cleansing
by fire...
I have great faith
in my own healing techniques.
[eerie music playing]
Because even...
a man of the cloth...
must give in...
to temptation.
[zipper unzips]
[Father Isiah moaning]
[flatline tone beeps]
-[somber synth music plays]
-[flatline tone beeps]


[soft music playing]
[wristband snaps]

Good morning, kitty.
Thank you
for watching over me.
How did we get home?
Hmm?

[door creaks open]
[door creaks shut]
How long was I out for?

[dramatic music
playing on TV]

[dramatic chord plays]
[buzzer buzzing]
[buzzing continues]
[rapid buzzing]
[floor creaks]
[buzzer clicks and chimes]
Hello?
[Roy] Hey, it's Roy.
Come on up.
[buzzer buzzing]
This happened on Tuesday?
Yes.
You were with me that night.
Don't you think
you would have noticed?
I don't know.
It wasn't covered
with makeup or something?
-You don't believe me?
-It's not that.
It's just that
it doesn't make any sense.
It's medically impossible.
These wounds
are completely healed.
[sighs]
From the look of it,
these scars could be years old.
It's a miracle.
That's what I've been trying
to tell you.
Something weird
is going on, Roy.
[sighs]
Something really weird.
Ruby,
do you believe in God?
No.
Not really.
Well, if you ask me,
there's only
one explanation for this.
It's a miracle from God.
Hey, cute cat.
[gentle synth-pop music
playing]
Dear God.
Or Lord.
I don't know
what to call you.
But if you are real...
if you are listening...
maybe you could help me.
Is this what
I'm supposed to do?
Why is this happening?
Why is this
happening to me?
Is this a part
of your plan?
Am I supposed
to understand this?
Are you even listening?
Please, God.
[eerie music playing]
[soft rattling]
Just show me.
Give me
some sort of sign.
-[Ruby breathing heavily]
-[eerie, distorted noises]
Who are you?
[Ring Leader] I am.
What do you want?
[Ring Leader]
We want you, Ruby.
Why me?
[Ring Leader]
Have you ever experienced
the sweet taste
of someone else's blood?
[sobbing] Oh, God.
Help me.
[Ring Leader]
God cannot hear you.
God does not love you.
God doesn't even know
you exist.
Are you going to
kill me?
[Ring Leader] We do not want
to kill you, Ruby.
We cannot make you
a martyr.
If you were to die,
these people
would not care.
They would simply see
a dead harlot.
Another young girl
abused and forgotten
by the patriarchy.
And that does not fulfill
our purpose.
We need you, Ruby.
You are one of us.
[sobbing] Who?
[Ruby sobbing]
[dark music playing]
[sobbing]

[sobbing]

[dramatic music
playing on TV]
[channels click]
[man on TV]
Calms the nerves...
-[channel clicks]
-[woman over TV] Good morning.
[laughter]
And now,
we have a very special
video presentation
for this city's
number one whore.
That's right, Ruby.
We're looking at you.
Tell 'em your name.
Speak. Speak, pig.
My name's Officer
William Duffy.
I don't know
who these people are.
I don't know
what they want.
[man squealing like pig]
-[man] Piggy, piggy, piggy.
-Please, help.
Help me! Help!
[man]
They want you dead, fucker.
-Fucker, fucking dead. Dead!
-[screaming]
[Officer Duffy panting]
[eerie, distorted noises]
[white noise sizzles]
[Ruby panting]
[crackling]
[women giggling]
[Officer Duffy groans]
[gunfire echoing]
[gunfire crackling]
[eerie buzzing]
[fire crackling]
Wow.
Now, that's what I call
a pig roast.
[TV clicks off]
[footsteps thumping]
[keypad clacking]
[whispering] Pick up.
Hey, it's Ruby.
Listen, do you still
want to get out of here?
[upbeat synth music
playing]


[ominous music playing
over synth music]
[Ruby gurgles on blood]
Ruby, it's me, it's Roy.
It's Roy.
[Ruby panting heavily]
We got to go.
We got to go.
We gotta
get out of here.
[soft ethereal music playing]
[Roy] So, you want to
tell me what's going on?
[Ruby] Have I completely
lost my mind?
[Roy] Are you in some
sort of trouble?
[Ruby] It just
doesn't make any sense to me.
[Roy] Yeah, I'm, uh,
starting to feel the same way.
Ruby, will you please,
just tell me
what the hell is going on?
These--
these people...
they're following me.
Stalkers?
No.
Strangers.
Only...
they seem to know my name.
Well, what do they want
from you?
Do--
do they want money?
'Cause I've--
I've got money.
And you're more
than welcome
to-- to have it.
There was something else
in the room that night.
What? In our room?
I saw him.
He was there.
And then last night...
he came to me again.
I couldn't move.
I tried.
But it was as if...
I was being held down
by something.
I could barely breathe.
It felt like someone
was sitting on my chest.
[sniffling]
And he just appeared.
He came out of the shadows.
[Roy] My God.
That's terrifying.

It talked to me.
It talked to you?
He said they wanted me.
He said that
I was one of them.
[Roy] What the hell
is that supposed to mean?
Need you for what?
-I don't know.
-[Roy] One of who?
I don't know.
But they killed Duffy.
Who?
Duffy.
He was a client of mine.
Oh, you mean
that asshole cop?
He was a client of yours?
You knew him?
Uh, kind of.
I-- I knew--
I know his wife.
She's a great doctor.
Man, that guy's
a real piece of work.
Uh, I mean,
no disrespect, but, like...
sometimes you get
what you deserve.

She saved my life.
[Roy chuckles] No.
He saved your life,
Ruby.
[eerie chord plays]
[Ruby gasps]
[muffled screaming]
[man] Now, don't do anything
you're going to regret, Ruby.
You know, this is
a big opportunity for you.
This could change
your whole life.
He can save you.
He saved us all.
He saved us,
all right.
You know,
it's true what they say.
He works
in mysterious ways.
And you may not understand it,
but it's what's best.
He's got all of our
best interests in mind.
It's scary.
Growth is hard.
You don't have a choice.
[door clicks shut]
[distorted
eerie music playing]
[Ring Leader]
So, our sweet little Ruby
has returned.
Your cunning attempt
to escape us
is so very disappointing.
Why did you kill Duffy?
[Ring Leader] It was our
will that he should suffer.
Besides,
have you not entertained
the notion yourself?
Eliminating
the thorn in your side?
A pain that you're now
quite familiar with?
Sure, he was an asshole.
But I wasn't going to
kill him.
[Ring Leader] Oh, Ruby.
We simply
released his spirit
from this earthly plane.
Where's Roy?
[Ring Leader] There's no
need to worry about Roy.
He's in highly capable hands.
[men chuckling]
So, what?
You're going to
kill him, too?
[Ring Leader]
That is yet to be decided.
He didn't do anything.
[Ring Leader]
Consider him as collateral.
You, Ruby,
are our investment.
You attract
the transgressors,
and we deal with them
as we see fit.
And what am I supposed
to do?
[Ring Leader]
All you have to do
is prevail.
Your presence
is our existence.
And from us,
your life receives
a purpose.
And what
if I don't want to?
[Ring Leader] Well,
that would be unacceptable.
Do you not understand,
Ruby?
We are your anti-saviors.
Your anti-Christ,
anti-heroes.
And if you are not with us,
then you are against us.
[dramatic chord plays]
[delicate music playing]
[door creaks open]
[keypad clacking]
[phone ringing]
[sighs]
[Roy]
Hey, uh, it's Roy.
I'm not in right now,
so just--
[receiver slams down]
[dramatic synth music
playing]
[music fades]
[latch clicking]
[suitcase clicks open]
[keypad clacking]
[phone ringing]
Hey, it's Ruby.
Could you meet me
somewhere?
[synth music playing]
[gun cocking]
Let's go, boys.
[car engine starts]

[knocking on door]
[Ruby sobbing]
Thank you
for meeting me here, Zoey.
I didn't know
where else to go.
Oh, honey,
I'm so worried about you.
It's totally okay.
I can't believe you're out
of the hospital already.
-Yeah. I can't either.
-Come in.
So, this is going to
sound a little crazy,
but I have to tell you
what's been going on.
Brothers, sisters...
followers.
There are demons
among us.
You can't see them...
with these,
these human eyes.
For they travel
through dimensions
using gravitrons.
You cannot sense them,
but they are there!
They are always there
watching, tasting the...
spit that comes
from your mouth.
[man clicks his tongue]
Can I help you,
brother?
We have a...
sermon happening here.
Is there anything
I can help you with?
I just wanted to see
where the magic was made.
Well,
now you've seen it.
You can go.
I'm sorry,
my friends want to see
where the magic is made,
too.
-Come on.
-[footsteps approaching]
Hey, hey, hey, now.
Uh, if this is about
the councilman's daughter,
I can assure you,
we settled that out of court.
Oh, no, no.
We're friends of Ruby's.
Oh, shit.
[footsteps thumping]
[up-tempo synth music
playing]
[breath shuddering]
[laughing]
So, who the fuck
are these psychos?
I've either
lost my goddamn mind,
or they really are some
sadistic cult from hell.
You think they're demons?
I don't know.
I don't really believe
in that stuff.
But you believe in hell.
What if this is hell,
Zoey?
[snickers]
You're serious.
Fuck.
What if I really
did die the other night?
[Zoey] No, no. No, no.
You're right here with me.
I just don't know
what to do, Zoey.
[Zoey] Oh, okay.
It's okay.
-It's going to be okay.
-I don't know what to do.
It's going to be okay.
-[loud bang]
-[gasping]
All right.
-Face down, on the bed, ladies.
-[Zoey] What the fuck?
Face down
onto the fucking bed now.
Dammit.
-[Zoey] God!
-Stay fucking still.
[Zoey] Ruby?
Some fucking friends you got,
you know what I mean?
Stay still.
-[zip-tie zips]
-This will all be over.
Don't fucking move.
Don't fucking move.
-[Zoey whimpers]
-Fucking--
[sighing]
This ain't nothing personal,
Ruby.
It's just a little
added security measure.
Now, give me your wrist.
-[Ruby whimpers]
-[man] Give me your wrist.
Give me your fucking wrist
right now.
This will all
be over soon.
-[zip-tie zipping]
-[women sobbing]
[man] For you.
There we go.
[electrical whirring]
[whirring stops]
[man sighing]
[chair rattling]
[Ruby whimpering, moaning]
[eerie music playing]
[whimpering]
[whimpering continues]
[eerie music plays]
Don't move.
Be right back.
[whimpering, moaning]

[dramatic chord playing]

[eerie, distorted noises]

[chains rattling]
[Ring Leader] Welcome, Ruby.
Tonight,
you are our master
of ceremonies.
Please, rise.
[ominous music building]
Reveal our sacrifice.
[plastic rustling]
[Ruby gasps]
[Father Isiah groaning]
[Ruby crying]
[Ring Leader] Crucify him.
[Ruby crying]

He must die
for his sins.

[Ruby sobbing]
I can't.
[Ring Leader] If you cannot
punish your transgressor...
then we will be forced
to punish your allies.
Oh, my God.
[Ruby sobbing]
Oh, my God.

[clicks tongue] Oh.
This one
didn't make it.
[Ring Leader] What a shame.
You sick fucks.
You told me
I didn't have to do anything.
[Ring Leader] I lied.
Now, unless you wish
the same fate upon Roy,
I suggest you obey us.
[Ruby panting]
[Ruby breathing heavily]
-[hammer banging]
-[Father Isiah groaning]
[booming eerie music plays]
[Father Isiah screams
and whimpers]
[groaning]
[hammer thudding repeatedly]

[Father Isiah pants]
[Ring Leader] Wonderful.
Now, do you remember
what he said on television
the first time you saw him?
No.
[Ring Leader] Well, he recited
quite a lovely passage
about dismembering
body parts
that cause you to sin.
[Father Isiah whimpering]
[Father Isiah]
[muffled] No!
[girls giggling]
[Ring Leader] I highly doubt
that he will make it
into heaven
with those disgraceful
genitals intact.

[whimpering]
I don't forgive you,
Father.

[Father Isiah screaming]
[screaming distorts]
[dark music playing]
It's done.
Now, let us go.
[Ring Leader] Oh, Ruby.
You can never leave.
You are truly
one of us.
Then let Roy go.
[Ring Leader] No.
Roy is just as guilty
as the rest.
We had a deal.
[Ring Leader] No, Ruby.
You never even had
a choice.
[dramatic music playing]
Let us go.
Let him go, God damn it.
[Ring Leader]
Ruby, I'm afraid
you just don't understand.
[chain rattling]
[meat squelching]

[Ring Leader] The Lord giveth,
and the Lord taketh away.
[dreamy synth-pop music
playing]
[Ring Leader] Behold.
I am making
all things new.


Though your beginning
was insignificant,
yet, your end
shall increase greatly.


[music fades]