Take Good Care (2024) Movie Script
They hear her always in echoes.
(suspenseful music)
(footsteps)
(door creaks)
(menacing music)
Someone dead is around you. Scarlet.
Someone dead is around you.
They hear her. Scarlet always.
They hear her possession.
She's searching for her
match... her possession.
She's searching her match. A
killer. She wants to be reborn.
Scarlet wants revenge.
She wants to be reborn.
- Yes?
- Can I help you?
My friend Tom told me about
this place. Are you the madam?
Just call me Charlene.
Are you interested in a
girl or you wanna work here?
Well, come in. Well, come in.
You can sit wherever you like.
- How many girls work here?
- Three, but
two are traveling Europe
right now. Ava is on the way.
Would you like a drink?
So...
Have you done this before?
Never. I can be a little savage though.
Hair pulling, choking.
Sounds like you like it
rough. That could be a niche.
'Cause none of the
other girls do that here.
So it could be kind of fun.
- How do you know Tom?
- Some people at the tennis club
say that he spent some time here.
I did some digging and I ended up
here.
All right. So when can you start?
(dramatic music)
- I'm not sure.
- We can split everything 50/50.
Is that acceptable?
On second thought, I'd like Ava.
Of course, she's actually
gonna be here soon.
But I'm not sure if rough
stuff is in her repertoire.
- Scarlet. Is that you?
- Excuse me?
Scarlet no longer works here.
What the hell are you doing?
Hello? What's going on?
This is what you wanted, Scarlet.
I'm gonna beat you.
Are you thinking about
what the doctor said?
Partly. It's good news.
Irene?
Oh, yeah, yeah. I can, I
can cover that for you. Yeah.
Oh, no, it's fine. I'll work those shifts.
Yeah, no, it's fine. Okay. Bye.
Why is she calling you on her day off?
You always act friendly
with her every time I come
to bring you lunch.
Come on. She's like that with everyone.
Plus, they invited us over
for brunch after my shift.
We should go.
Why did you agree to that?
She was very convincing.
The Kangs are our neighbors.
Plus, Irene got me this new job.
You go. I need to go tell my workplace
I'm gonna be out of commission
for the next nine months as you requested.
Don't worry. She's not into me.
(dramatic music)
Oh, she isn't coming?
- Why isn't your wife coming?
- Oh, she's just
swamped right now.
Really. And the baby. Okay.
Honestly, she's a little bit antisocial.
- She doesn't love these things.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
I guess a common symptom of millennials.
We're Gen Zs.
But, you know, same thing.
- Yeah.
- Gen Z adults already?
It's okay. It, it's a threesome today.
Great. Let's sit.
Oh, we're just, we're
just renting the, the,
the prices are kind of crazy right now.
I have a question for you though.
Why don't you wear rings if you're married?
Oh, yeah. It's, it's more
of a domestic partnership.
We don't like, you know,
the big rituals and the hoopla
and all, all of that stuff.
It's a little too much for us.
So would you mind giving me a
shoulder massage?
I'd ask Tom, but he's napping.
I don't know how my
wife would feel about that.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
She actually kind of gets upset that me
and you are getting along
so well together at work.
So Celestine is the jealous type, huh?
Forgive my bluntness.
But pregnancy can cause a lot
of strain on couples.
You guys seem stressed.
Yeah. How long have you
and Tom been together?
Over a decade.
I mean, he's older than me.
But have you guys ever considered swinging?
Swinging? This is
getting a little awkward.
It's all good, Rupert.
It was Irene's idea.
That makes it okay.
She is very fond of you, Rupert.
And I'm fond of your wife.
Celestine is...
- so beautiful.
- You guys are
messing with me.
My husband would very much like
to see your wife without you around.
So that's why you
guys invited us out here.
I mean, what makes you think we'd cheat?
It's not cheating if
we're all in agreement.
Heck, I don't even care if Tom goes
to the place on Nepenthe
Street all the time.
What's, what's on Nepenthe Street?
- A brothel, basically.
- How did you even hear about Ava?
Oh, at the tennis club down the street.
They know about her and
they say she moonlights as a...
I'll just, I'll just relay
that info over to Celestine
and I'll come back to you
guys if she says something.
Okay, good.
You know, I still can't
believe that Kangs are swingers.
- Yeah, it's crazy.
- Mr. Kang wants my wife.
Irene's very attractive, honey.
Yeah, but she's not as attractive as you.
Where's that place that
Mr. Kang mentioned earlier?
Oh, where he goes to meet up
with his 20 something tennis player?
- Yeah, that place.
- I think
that was, like, on Nepenthe Street.
Yeah, I know where that is.
(phone ringing)
Who is it?
Oh, it's just a funny video
by Irene. Did you want to see it?
No. Thanks - Honey.
Listen, I can quit this
job if you want me to.
No, we need the money.
I know you're not gonna
cheat on me with Irene.
I trust you.
I'm an open book. What
you see is what you get.
I know a lot of people
don't really show you
who they really are inside.
- I trust you. Always yours.
- God. Come on.
I'll be right there. Bye.
Well, here I am. You okay?
Bored out of my mind at
home. I needed to see you.
- What about your husband?
- Rupert? Loves me
more and more every day.
I have some news. I'm pregnant.
Is there really a bun in your oven now?
I guess. I've always
wanted to have children,
but I'm terrified of being a parent.
I have... I have so many
other things I need to get done.
Having a child changes this. Us.
- You think it's safe with your...
- With my what?
With your urges. You told me last time.
It's under control.
I already booked us a
hotel room across the street.
What's wrong?
Brandon came home last
night, all covered in blood.
He said he hit a deer,
but... you know all those
rumors about him being a
hit man? More and more they sound
believable.
Why do you think he kills people?
I don't know. Money? It doesn't matter.
I left him. It's for the better.
Maybe he has the same urges I do.
Seriously you said you would seek
help about those urges.
I should have never told you, Athena.
- Have you told Rupert?
- Of course not.
You're the only person I've told.
Look, we all have these thoughts about...
About hurting people.
We just need to find a positive outlet.
You're not gonna tell anyone, are you?
Of course not. It'll be our secret.
You're not even gonna kiss me? Kiss me.
- What's wrong, Athena?
- Last time you said you loved me,
but I'm sure it wasn't true.
What about Rupert? Do
you feel anything for him?
I do. I just...
I just don't think I'm gonna
be a good parent right now.
I don't even wanna talk about this.
I came to you today for pleasure.
- This was a mistake, Celestine.
- Wait.
What?
I feel really weird.
(tense music)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
- Is my baby gonna be okay?
- Yes.
I need an ambulance right
now. It's gonna be okay.
- Is my baby okay?
- Yes.
Hey, Natalie, I know we don't close
for another 20 minutes, but
you know the situation at home.
Could I clock out a little early?
Yeah, that's fine.
Just tell her I said hello.
Thank you.
Rupert.
You're off work already.
No, I am. I'm leaving home soon.
I was just gonna go
to Irene's favorite spot.
The gazebo or whatever.
Yeah.
(ominous music)
Celestine, what are you doing here
and why do you have a hammer?
You've been acting really
weird ever since your...
You can say it. Miscarriage.
You've been acting
really weird ever since
your miscarriage.
Our miscarriage. You
assume it's solely my fault?
It doesn't have to be anyone's fault.
It could be your fault, Rupert.
You could have planted a bad seed.
Who's Athena? Who is she? Who is she?
Tell me, damn it. Who is she?
You wanna hit me? Go ahead. Hit me.
No. Why? Why would I ever do that?
Go on. Slap me. Slap me. Do it.
- What's wrong, babe?
- I felt something.
- You okay?
- I felt cold.
What's wrong with you?
Why do you have my hammer?
I wanted to bash somebody's brains out
and stir fry their fleshy parts.
(ominous music)
You don't mean that.
(grunts in pain)
Don't do it,
Celestine.
Why couldn't we meet
at my place as usual?
You said Scarlet's
been asking for me, right?
I don't think it's a good idea
for me to be there right now.
True. Plus, your wife
suspects something, right?
Athena's not dumb. She
found out about the brothel.
She's gonna find out
about Scarlet sooner or later.
I still can't believe that
you are a hitman of all things.
- What about Scarlet?
- Is that why you wanted to meet?
You may be okay for
taking a life, but not me.
I don't have the stomach for it.
Scarlet is a serial killer.
She's the one who been killing
my workers and other women.
Just to confirm, you want
to put a contract on Scarlet?
You want me to kill Scarlet?
She is too dangerous.
You know how she gets.
She's the serial killer
the cops are looking for.
And they won't catch her.
We can stop her.
- Are you sure?
- A hundred percent. Trust me.
I'm sorry.
Goodbye, Scarlet.
Fashionably late as always.
Thanks for signing the divorce papers.
You think this will work? Feels like it.
Think she'll finally leave me alone?
You seem to believe in that nonsense.
Besides, we've been on a down slope
of a marriage for a while.
Don't be so bitter about it.
Don't forget you cheated first.
(dramatic music)
Plus, I'm not the only one to
see Scarlet in her nightmares.
There are others.
Other people you've slept with?
The point is, I'm not psychotic.
Then how come I've never seen her?
I don't know. You said Scarlet was a
nymphomaniac serial killer, right?
But she only killed women.
So maybe that's why.
Listen, all this started
when you killed her on a job.
So maybe if I get away from
you, she'll leave me alone.
You sound crazy, Athena.
You know how crazy you sound?
But you be safe, okay?
Hi, this is Camilla, our
other Gen Z neighbor.
I invited her for tea.
And then I'm gonna go for a hike
and then I'm gonna
hit the road right after.
We usually wave at each other hello.
But never an introduction. I'm Camilla.
Hi. Irene. Come have tea.
Okay.
A little bit more. A little...
Correctamundo. Mucho gracias, Tom.
You were talking in your
sleep last night. Saying prayers.
A little odd.
Yeah. I am the resurrection and the life.
He that believeth in me,
though he were dead.
Yet shall he live. I have a secret
I have to tell you.
I used to be a sister.
You mean like a nun?
Damn, that's so lit.
Were you a postulant
or whatever you call it?
No, I finished my temporary vows.
Wow, you really were serious about it.
So did you live in a convent?
Sometimes
I lived alone during my missionary duties.
I was a different person back then.
Damn.
So tasty tea, by the way.
So tasty. It could kill you.
So why would you stop being an nun?
So why would you stop being a nun?
In my early twenties, I
got pretty lost in drugs.
But I turned to God to
try and get outta drugs
and have a better life.
Make myself a better
person. But I got lonely.
I'm only human.
I wanted new things in life,
to experience better things.
And then I met you, Tom.
You mean the sex swinger? How shameful.
You guys are
swingers?
How fun.
I was never judgy,
but honestly I think I just
turned from drug addiction
to sex addiction.
Well, there are worst addiction, honey.
What's the body count for
you two? Oh hold that thought.
I gotta pee. Where is the bathroom?
Oh, down the hall by the front door.
(footsteps)
I can't believe you were a nun.
Yet so whoever liveth
and believeth in me shall never die.
But I'd like to talk about,
despite my cavalier attitude
towards marriage, Tom, I kind
of wanna be a mom.
Have a baby, you know?
The whole swinger life.
It's in your milieu. It's fun.
But there's more to life than that.
I see. Are you happy around Rupert?
He's having marital issues, right?
Yes. Funny...
when he found out he
had a baby, I was with him.
But I saw the look on her face.
She did not wanna have his baby.
But honestly, he's so addicted
to being in love with her.
Are you cold? It's warm today.
It's been really cold in
here. Especially our room.
- No, it's pretty warm here.
- Weird. I feel cold.
Well, thanks for the swing tea.
- Thanks.
- Have a nice day, honey.
Yeah, have a good
hike. Be safe on the road.
Text me when you get there.
- Will do. Love you.
- Love you too.
Oh, don't forget your bag.
Let me get that. Got it.
Okay. Alright. I'll talk to you later.
- Bye.
- Bye.
(water running)
Oh, my God.
It's me. I forgot my jacket.
You always forget to lock the door.
- I know. Bad habit.
- Bye, honey.
Bye.
(unsettling music)
What do you mean, "not yet"?
Oh, you wanna savor it.
Deal with you later,
Charlene.
Ava. She's not dead yet.
I'm slow bleeding her in your bathroom.
You don't want to know why.
Scarlet has a sexist rule
about only killing women.
But you knew that. She's
a lot stronger than me.
Let somebody else kill that fucker.
Are you Brandon? What if
I wanted to hire somebody
to take care of an abusive ex?
- I'm listening.
- He beats and threatens me.
Cops don't do shit. Will
you help me with this?
His name is Tom Kang.
So he's a woman beater. What else?
Tom usually goes for long hikes,
sometimes by himself.
Good place to do it. Isolated.
Yeah. I'll kill the scumbag. Half price.
Deep seated stuff,
huh? I won't bother asking.
(gunshots)
It's done.
(dramatic music)
Oh, Rupert. You so deserve better.
I went to Charlene's the other day.
Charlene's? Oh, the brothel.
Are you glad I told you about that place?
Anyway, I went again and
no one answered the door.
No Ava, no madam, or whatever.
Whatever you call Charlene or anybody.
Are they out of business?
Maybe they're on vacation.
You okay, Irene? You blacked out.
- How long was I out?
- Like, just a minute.
I mean, you weren't completely out.
You kept saying the name
Scarlet again and again. Yeah.
You were scared. You also
said like she found her match.
I mean, who's Scarlet?
That's a name I haven't
heard in a long time.
That's a long story for another time.
I got your text last
night. What do you mean
Celestine never came home?
I know she's okay. When
I come home from my shift
I see she's been moving things around
and eating leftovers and stuff.
So yeah.
I knew Celestine was unstable
even before the miscarriage.
I just can feel it.
I just, I don't know what to tell her
to get her to come back.
Pretend I'm Celestine and
just say whatever comes to mind.
- That's kind of weird.
- Tom and I
do role playing all the time.
It just brings new ideas into your head.
Okay.
Celestine? Where are
you?
You know you can come back home, right?
Do you despise me?
You scare me, Rupert.
You love me too much.
I scare you? You're the
one who broke my pelvis.
Doctor said I wasn't gonna be able
to walk without a cane my...
She what?
I thought you fell down.
She didn't mean to, she
just had her miscarriage.
She's very emotional.
Whoa. What did I just overhear?
I knew Celestine was
off. I feel it. The fake smile.
But the eyes, they never lie.
Is that true, Rupert? Your wife...
Don't talk about my wife.
Marriage isn't real.
Okay, look, before he
started working here, we used
to talk about football.
Let's talk about football again, okay.
Some normal conversation around here.
I can talk about football.
You mean soccer, right?
No, real football. American football.
Eh, I don't know.
I know what's real.
(gentle dramatic music)
Just chop them up. Money's wired.
The client wants it to
look like an accident.
Unlike last time. No witnesses.
Hey, Irene, can I take a break?
- I think I made it awkward.
- Nah, he's a
weirdo.
Honestly, you're cool. Just
focus on your work, Irene.
Hey, what's wrong? You seem
kinda off today? Is it Rupert?
I don't know. I think Tom's missing.
If his phone went dead, he
could call me from a payphone
or get to a laptop and DM me.
He would never just ignore me.
Hmm. He's probably
eloping with another woman.
He's a swinger. But don't worry,
you'll never be alone 'cause I
know that's your biggest fear.
Ken, what...?
How do you...
Yeah, you told me when
you were high a long time ago.
If you're so worried
about it, just call the cops.
Hello? 911?
Yeah, I think my husband's
missing or something
bad's happened. He travels for work
and this is the longest that
he's ever not contacted me.
Yes, I'll hold.
The client wants you to cut off the head
and bring it to him as a souvenir.
Don't leave a mess.
(crickets chirping)
(birds chirping)
Hey Rupert, it's Irene.
I wanted to invite you to the
movies with me for tonight.
It's my treat.
That's really sweet of
you, Irene, but I'm really tired.
I'm probably just gonna
go to bed right after work.
You really are an old
soul. Come on, live a little.
I'm afraid I wouldn't be
too much fun without my wife.
Have you heard from
Tom at all? No one has.
I mean, the police have
no leads or anything.
I, I think he's run off with one
of those girls from the brothel.
I don't know.
Kind of confusing. Love, you know? But...
I could really use some
company at the movies tonight,
Rupert.
Good night, Irene.
I hope you have fun tonight.
(dramatic music)
Your next job. Also, wanna
tell me about this independent
contract on Tom Kang?
If you did your proper research, you'd see
he's just an average shmuck.
Traveling salesman, married
to a younger woman
named Irene. Clean Records.
I suspect that you were
just looking for a quick fix.
Your bloodust is getting worse.
I think it's because it's the one year
anniversary of Scarlet's death, isn't it?
I think we should, we could use
some activities around here.
- Yeah, get the place filled up.
- And you get like a DJ...
Hey, guys. I clocked out already,
but I feel like jogging home,
so I'll see you guys tomorrow.
Okay. Have a nice jog, Irene.
- I'll see you guys tomorrow.
- Have a good jog, Irene.
Thank you.
Bye, Irene.
Irene, come over here. It's me.
(ominous music)
Celestine, is that you? Where you been?
Wait, why are you pregnant?
Why are your hands behind your back?
Shh, just keep me company.
I'm freaked out about how I got pregnant.
My theory, I think Scarlet
did it. The girl you killed.
I always had the urges,
but she finally made
me take the leap of faith.
I guess I got her from Athena.
We're a match. Scarlet chose me officially.
Isn't that cool?
Well, everybody's entitled
to their opinions even if they're wrong.
I can't...
I can't wait to kill you.
Another day.
Another voicemail.
Look, Celestine, I'm really sorry I tried
to rush you into starting a family with me.
I just want you to know
that I really miss you
and I'm waiting for you to come back.
And if you don't come back, then I'll
die alone waiting for you.
(phone ringing)
Celestine, is that you?
Oh no, I'm not doing anything.
I'm just taking a walk. Yeah.
Yeah. I'll be right there.
- Irene's in the trunk.
- What did you say?
She was my first kill.
I wanted to keep her. I know
a spot up on the hills for you to bury her.
No one ever goes there.
I'll, I'll take care of the body.
Just hurry up so we can go home. Okay?
Okay. We're gonna need a shovel
and just you look out for anyone
and I'll take care of it.
It's a miracle. A second
chance of being parents together.
(somber music)
- You're... you're still alive.
- Rupert.
Rupert, help me. Rupert, your
wife attacked me. She's gone.
She's gone crazy.
I'm, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
Rupert, help me. Rupert.
No, Rupert, you're no different than her.
You're psychotic.
I promise it won't be a shallow grave.
Thank you for your kindness, Irene.
Fuck you.
Why did we get here so early?
The previews haven't even started yet.
Well, you wanted to come.
We can go home if you want.
No, we need to get back to
doing the normal things again
to get in shape for the baby.
I need to use the bathroom.
He still hasn't hit me yet.
I left him there at the theater,
but I'll be back tomorrow.
I have some unfinished business here.
Oh, do you wanna choke me?
Oh, wait, I handcuffed you. Silly me.
Time to get up.
Hi. Remember me? Yeah.
I, I hired you to kill Tom Kang.
I'm at Charlene's. Come over.
(dramatic music)
You know what's funny?
This is my second pregnancy
and I don't even know how I got pregnant.
I just woke up on the beach
and Scarlet got me pregnant in a dream.
What are you talking about?
She's almost here. One final thing
and we'll be free of the past.
You're insane. Uncuff her now.
Scarlet's in here right now.
Scarlet wants revenge.
I'll tell you Scarlet's
last words to prove it.
Take good care, Brandon.
You've never told anybody that.
She wants you to kill her.
Brandon, just like Charlene hired you
to kill Scarlet.
She told me to hire you to kill her.
(dramatic music)
She threw her on the floor
and stabbed her to death.
I just watched
and then I left.
(sigh)
Sounds like you need a vacation, man.
You've been distracted
ever since that Scarlet job,
which was a year ago.
I can do better, Monica.
How about this?
Until you put Scarlet out of your mind,
I won't send you any
more contracts or clients.
I know my father's very lenient,
but I'm not. I can't be now
that this is my business.
- I can do better.
- It is what it is, Brandon.
I think it's obvious.
Yeah. Some relationship is very weary
when the obvious is never stated.
It's obvious I wanna
start a family with you, Guy.
But not right now.
Struck a nerve, huh? Just
tell me when you're ready
and tell me why you've
been avoiding tennis practice
for a minute, Olivia.
Well, the last time I
was here, I got creeped out
by this guy named Rupert.
He kind of scared me.
Hey, do you have an
extra cig, by the way?
Long day of tennis.
I feel like I earned it.
Oh, thank you so much.
I appreciate it. I'm Olivia.
Oh, Rupert. Hey. You look familiar.
Ditto. Do you live near
Nepenthe street? Yeah.
You look gloomy. Are you okay?
You okay?
Yeah. Thanks for asking.
But what's wrong?
Well, last week my
neighbor and friend Irene
and I... um, she was really not...
She, um, she didn't...
we tried to surprise my wife at work
to congratulate her on being pregnant
and she was not excited about it.
(intense dramatic music)
What are you doing here,
Rupert? Is everything okay?
Why is Irene here?
We're having a baby,
Celly? Am I gonna be a dad?
I found this and I just,
I was too excited. I rushed over here.
Yeah, I was driving.
I saw him running like crazy, so I decided
to give him a ride after
he told me the good news.
I was going to surprise you.
Am I gonna be a dad?
Yes. You still have
your reading glasses on.
Oh, sorry. I just, I read
the box and I was too excited.
Congratulations, Celestine.
Why did you give him a ride here?
You, you know we have our own cars, right?
Well, he was running here like crazy.
Irene's excited for us. She's cool.
Are you on your break yet?
Well, I mean, I think you
took her off guard. You show up.
She's working. You show
up with a pregnancy test.
Isn't her pee on that?
Well, I found it at
the top of the trash can
and I was really excited about my wife
and I finally starting a family.
How long have you two been together?
- About a year.
- Well,
I'm not much on relationship advice,
but you found the strip in the trash.
So I don't think she
intended on telling you.
And she seems like a bitch.
- Excuse me?
- I mean, like, what kind
of, what kind of wife is that?
She didn't tell you.
Take, take that back.
I mean, I mean, I'm just
saying, like, I'm just saying.
Why are you backing up?
What, are you scared of me or something?
You just seem kinda
off. But I have to go.
Weirdo.
Lots of creeps out there.
Can't let that stop you from
doing what you love, babe.
I recently had a nightmare about him.
It was from his point of view.
Like, it... it really scared me.
He, it has something to do with his wife,
her name. Scarlet.
(gentle music)
Her knife.
It just calls to me.
It's, like, I f-I'm, I'm him
and I find it in his car
and he has to prove
his love by killing people.
That's the only way
that he feels close to her.
I just don't, I just don't understand.
I just don't understand.
And then, but there's more.
I'm still him.
And I find these human parts
and I say something like, it belongs
to somebody named Athena.
I dunno. But it's, it's all has to do
with his wife Scarlet.
He just really wants to be close to her
and this is the only way that he can do it.
It felt so vivid.
Like it was real.
It's just a nightmare, right?
I... I don't... it... it,
it's just a nightmare.
It just felt so real to me.
Hey, can we talk in the back, Rupert?
Yeah. I suppose it's
not too busy right now.
(tense music)
What's this about, Ken?
I know you know about
Irene's whereabouts.
Where is she?
What are you talking about?
I wouldn't even know how to answer that.
That's such bullshit, man.
First, her husband goes missing.
And now Irene is missing?
Sounds like your wife is crazy violent.
Don't talk about my wife like that.
Or what?
Look, you better tell
me where Irene is, okay?
Or I'm going to the cops tomorrow.
This Athena, right? It's
gotta still be the same number.
Why did Celestine leave me at the theater?
You got her cheating, didn't you?
She with you right now?
Because if she is, I'm gonna find you.
I will find you.
Goodbye, Athena.
In, in, in.
Damn you, Celestine.
Where are you?
Good game.
- Good job.
- I think I won.
You got close. You got close.
I won.
- Nah, nah, nah, nah.
- This is my practice. I won.
(door creaks)
(dramatic music)
Are you following me? Like,
what else do you have to say?
Hey, what are you doing?
You take a nap? You ready to go?
No, I think I blacked
out.
You wanna go to ER? Are you okay?
I had a terrible nightmare.
Let's go home.
Okay.
Hello, Brandon.
So how'd this guy Rupert get your number?
- I don't know.
- So his
wife wrote him a letter
with no return address on it.
He needs you to teach
him how to be a hitman.
You kidding?
I mean, I know you
could use more workers.
It's not like people
are lining up for this job.
Why did you bring me
to this random gazebo?
I met him around here, over
there when he told me all this.
So I called you here right away.
This is funny.
(birds chirping)
Celestine has been fascinated by you.
You really kill people for money?
I'm not sure it's Scarlet
that's bringing us all here
together, but I feel it.
It's her. Somehow.
Rupert, he wants to pick
his first targets with a gun.
So I gave him a gun. So I told him I'd
connect him with my handler.
You.
Celestine always told me
that we have some kind of
primordial drive for violence.
After reading that letter,
just seems like he wants
to be a serial killer for his
wife. Such a simp.
I know it seems like that.
Yeah. I don't know about this.
It's deeper than that, okay?
I gave him some advice too.
You know, the main thing I told him is,
you know, kill quick.
No remorse, no witnesses,
and, afterwards, find a distraction.
Charlene's brothel was your distraction.
Now she's gone.
It's what Scarlet wants.
You know, you're probably
wondering why I ever
took that Scarlet job.
I wanted to be normal. I
wanted to seem normal.
That's why I chose Athena in the end.
I didn't give a damn
about her. I love Scarlet.
She wants me to help her make it right.
She wants me to help Rupert
and Celestine have what me
and her couldn't have.
And I'm gonna do that,
Monica, with or without your help.
But I would prefer you help us.
Brandon, you told me
once while you were drunk
that you tried to kill
yourself after the Scarlet job.
So? Why are you bringing
that up? I'd like to forget that.
And then suddenly
while you're in the hospital,
you realize that life is too short
to not be doing what you love.
It's just like the Bible says, find
what you love doing most in life.
Do it purposely and do it
before your feet hit the grave.
Something like that.
It doesn't matter, but it's obvious now...
But it's obvious now
that you've lost your mind
after bringing me this Rupert nonsense.
What use are you to my business now?
(alarming music)
(dramatic music)
You're no different
than her. You're psychotic.
My gosh. So what happened?
Let's get you inside.
Jesus Christ. Come here.
God. Oh, my gosh, there is
blood. Oh, my gosh. Come here.
Oh, my gosh.
(worrisome music)
Are you okay?
What happened?
So should I call the cops?
No cops. I can't feel anything.
Hey, do me a favor. Poke my feet.
Poke your feet?
Yeah.
- Say what?
- Yeah.
Harder.
Harder. You're not doing it hard enough.
No, harder. Okay, that's good.
Thank you.
I will deal with this evil
myself. Retribution is coming.
Scarlet, my dead sister,
she's always been evil.
She ran away from home at
19 and I never saw her again.
But she's in Celestine
now, driving her mad.
The only way to end this
madness is if someone kills her.
Is that a fact?
Are you hungry? I made some Cambodian food.
I'll go grab some.
Who the fuck are you?
What's happening, man?
Where's the fucking Rupert bastard?
Don't bother screaming.
So Rupert tells me you want to go
the cops?
I just wanna know where Irene is.
I'm not going to the cops anymore.
I don't give a shit about any of that.
I gave Rupert my word I'm gonna kill you.
And now's the time.
(phone vibrates)
Hi, Brandon. Long time.
Who would've guessed that
after I told you about my
crazy sister, you'd seek her out
to become your mistress.
Rupert's been using my
place to cut up bodies.
So I found your handler's gun along with
what remains of her.
Rupert said her name is Monica.
- What'd you do?
- Can you come
over here to the living room?
To his surprise, I'm not completely dead.
Let her go.
- What do you want?
- Where is Celestine? Where is she?
Tell me and I'll kill you quick.
All he has of Celestine's
whereabouts is her letter.
And in the second page she details how
with each new kill in Scarlet's name,
she will become more evil than ever
and her baby will be an unspeakable evil.
You're pathetic, Rupert. Rupert
tells me that you have Ken.
Why do you help them?
I don't care how
many I kill, just as long
as Scarlet returns, whether
in Celestine or someone else.
When I died, I saw in my dream
what Rupert did in that tunnel.
His transformation is complete.
So I have no problem killing Rupert.
But here's my offer, you bring Ken to
me and I won't kill Rupert.
I know that Rupert is
part of Scarlet's plan.
So you'd best do as I
say. Meet me where I died.
Who are you?
There will be no shallow
grave for you, Rupert.
(dramatic music)
You and Celestine will burn as you breathe.
You're coming with me to
find Celestine and I'll kill her.
You didn't have to kill Ken.
He's not... he's not involved.
I am gonna kill you, Brandon.
You can try, old friend.
Where's Tom's body, you piece of shit?
Celestine ate him. Copying
what Scarlet used to do.
We are playing by
Scarlet's rules. Not yours.
Not even mine. Do you understand now?
I understand that a hitman
is just a paid serial killer.
No better than those
psychopaths that you're helping.
Yeah. You want all the
innocent deaths to stop?
Then you bring Rupert to Paris.
Why would I go to Paris?
I think you know why.
It's about time you had a family reunion.
They're not my family anymore.
Even Scarlet hated that
cult. You think I'd actually go?
I don't know. What's your answer?
I'll tell you when I
kill you. I'll kill you last.
Savor what little time
you have left, old friend.
There were two people I once knew
they loved each other deeply.
So much so that it became like a thirst
that could never be quenched.
They were jealous
and afraid of losing
that love, which ensured
that they did lose it.
They even killed for that love.
Sometimes all it takes for
the madness to die is to say,
take good care to such love.
(mysterious music)
Olivia.
Take good care.
(gunshots)
(gunshots)
(gunshots)
(sorrowful music)
(pensive music)
(music fades away)
(suspenseful music)
(footsteps)
(door creaks)
(menacing music)
Someone dead is around you. Scarlet.
Someone dead is around you.
They hear her. Scarlet always.
They hear her possession.
She's searching for her
match... her possession.
She's searching her match. A
killer. She wants to be reborn.
Scarlet wants revenge.
She wants to be reborn.
- Yes?
- Can I help you?
My friend Tom told me about
this place. Are you the madam?
Just call me Charlene.
Are you interested in a
girl or you wanna work here?
Well, come in. Well, come in.
You can sit wherever you like.
- How many girls work here?
- Three, but
two are traveling Europe
right now. Ava is on the way.
Would you like a drink?
So...
Have you done this before?
Never. I can be a little savage though.
Hair pulling, choking.
Sounds like you like it
rough. That could be a niche.
'Cause none of the
other girls do that here.
So it could be kind of fun.
- How do you know Tom?
- Some people at the tennis club
say that he spent some time here.
I did some digging and I ended up
here.
All right. So when can you start?
(dramatic music)
- I'm not sure.
- We can split everything 50/50.
Is that acceptable?
On second thought, I'd like Ava.
Of course, she's actually
gonna be here soon.
But I'm not sure if rough
stuff is in her repertoire.
- Scarlet. Is that you?
- Excuse me?
Scarlet no longer works here.
What the hell are you doing?
Hello? What's going on?
This is what you wanted, Scarlet.
I'm gonna beat you.
Are you thinking about
what the doctor said?
Partly. It's good news.
Irene?
Oh, yeah, yeah. I can, I
can cover that for you. Yeah.
Oh, no, it's fine. I'll work those shifts.
Yeah, no, it's fine. Okay. Bye.
Why is she calling you on her day off?
You always act friendly
with her every time I come
to bring you lunch.
Come on. She's like that with everyone.
Plus, they invited us over
for brunch after my shift.
We should go.
Why did you agree to that?
She was very convincing.
The Kangs are our neighbors.
Plus, Irene got me this new job.
You go. I need to go tell my workplace
I'm gonna be out of commission
for the next nine months as you requested.
Don't worry. She's not into me.
(dramatic music)
Oh, she isn't coming?
- Why isn't your wife coming?
- Oh, she's just
swamped right now.
Really. And the baby. Okay.
Honestly, she's a little bit antisocial.
- She doesn't love these things.
- Yeah.
Yeah.
I guess a common symptom of millennials.
We're Gen Zs.
But, you know, same thing.
- Yeah.
- Gen Z adults already?
It's okay. It, it's a threesome today.
Great. Let's sit.
Oh, we're just, we're
just renting the, the,
the prices are kind of crazy right now.
I have a question for you though.
Why don't you wear rings if you're married?
Oh, yeah. It's, it's more
of a domestic partnership.
We don't like, you know,
the big rituals and the hoopla
and all, all of that stuff.
It's a little too much for us.
So would you mind giving me a
shoulder massage?
I'd ask Tom, but he's napping.
I don't know how my
wife would feel about that.
- Yeah?
- Yeah.
She actually kind of gets upset that me
and you are getting along
so well together at work.
So Celestine is the jealous type, huh?
Forgive my bluntness.
But pregnancy can cause a lot
of strain on couples.
You guys seem stressed.
Yeah. How long have you
and Tom been together?
Over a decade.
I mean, he's older than me.
But have you guys ever considered swinging?
Swinging? This is
getting a little awkward.
It's all good, Rupert.
It was Irene's idea.
That makes it okay.
She is very fond of you, Rupert.
And I'm fond of your wife.
Celestine is...
- so beautiful.
- You guys are
messing with me.
My husband would very much like
to see your wife without you around.
So that's why you
guys invited us out here.
I mean, what makes you think we'd cheat?
It's not cheating if
we're all in agreement.
Heck, I don't even care if Tom goes
to the place on Nepenthe
Street all the time.
What's, what's on Nepenthe Street?
- A brothel, basically.
- How did you even hear about Ava?
Oh, at the tennis club down the street.
They know about her and
they say she moonlights as a...
I'll just, I'll just relay
that info over to Celestine
and I'll come back to you
guys if she says something.
Okay, good.
You know, I still can't
believe that Kangs are swingers.
- Yeah, it's crazy.
- Mr. Kang wants my wife.
Irene's very attractive, honey.
Yeah, but she's not as attractive as you.
Where's that place that
Mr. Kang mentioned earlier?
Oh, where he goes to meet up
with his 20 something tennis player?
- Yeah, that place.
- I think
that was, like, on Nepenthe Street.
Yeah, I know where that is.
(phone ringing)
Who is it?
Oh, it's just a funny video
by Irene. Did you want to see it?
No. Thanks - Honey.
Listen, I can quit this
job if you want me to.
No, we need the money.
I know you're not gonna
cheat on me with Irene.
I trust you.
I'm an open book. What
you see is what you get.
I know a lot of people
don't really show you
who they really are inside.
- I trust you. Always yours.
- God. Come on.
I'll be right there. Bye.
Well, here I am. You okay?
Bored out of my mind at
home. I needed to see you.
- What about your husband?
- Rupert? Loves me
more and more every day.
I have some news. I'm pregnant.
Is there really a bun in your oven now?
I guess. I've always
wanted to have children,
but I'm terrified of being a parent.
I have... I have so many
other things I need to get done.
Having a child changes this. Us.
- You think it's safe with your...
- With my what?
With your urges. You told me last time.
It's under control.
I already booked us a
hotel room across the street.
What's wrong?
Brandon came home last
night, all covered in blood.
He said he hit a deer,
but... you know all those
rumors about him being a
hit man? More and more they sound
believable.
Why do you think he kills people?
I don't know. Money? It doesn't matter.
I left him. It's for the better.
Maybe he has the same urges I do.
Seriously you said you would seek
help about those urges.
I should have never told you, Athena.
- Have you told Rupert?
- Of course not.
You're the only person I've told.
Look, we all have these thoughts about...
About hurting people.
We just need to find a positive outlet.
You're not gonna tell anyone, are you?
Of course not. It'll be our secret.
You're not even gonna kiss me? Kiss me.
- What's wrong, Athena?
- Last time you said you loved me,
but I'm sure it wasn't true.
What about Rupert? Do
you feel anything for him?
I do. I just...
I just don't think I'm gonna
be a good parent right now.
I don't even wanna talk about this.
I came to you today for pleasure.
- This was a mistake, Celestine.
- Wait.
What?
I feel really weird.
(tense music)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
- Is my baby gonna be okay?
- Yes.
I need an ambulance right
now. It's gonna be okay.
- Is my baby okay?
- Yes.
Hey, Natalie, I know we don't close
for another 20 minutes, but
you know the situation at home.
Could I clock out a little early?
Yeah, that's fine.
Just tell her I said hello.
Thank you.
Rupert.
You're off work already.
No, I am. I'm leaving home soon.
I was just gonna go
to Irene's favorite spot.
The gazebo or whatever.
Yeah.
(ominous music)
Celestine, what are you doing here
and why do you have a hammer?
You've been acting really
weird ever since your...
You can say it. Miscarriage.
You've been acting
really weird ever since
your miscarriage.
Our miscarriage. You
assume it's solely my fault?
It doesn't have to be anyone's fault.
It could be your fault, Rupert.
You could have planted a bad seed.
Who's Athena? Who is she? Who is she?
Tell me, damn it. Who is she?
You wanna hit me? Go ahead. Hit me.
No. Why? Why would I ever do that?
Go on. Slap me. Slap me. Do it.
- What's wrong, babe?
- I felt something.
- You okay?
- I felt cold.
What's wrong with you?
Why do you have my hammer?
I wanted to bash somebody's brains out
and stir fry their fleshy parts.
(ominous music)
You don't mean that.
(grunts in pain)
Don't do it,
Celestine.
Why couldn't we meet
at my place as usual?
You said Scarlet's
been asking for me, right?
I don't think it's a good idea
for me to be there right now.
True. Plus, your wife
suspects something, right?
Athena's not dumb. She
found out about the brothel.
She's gonna find out
about Scarlet sooner or later.
I still can't believe that
you are a hitman of all things.
- What about Scarlet?
- Is that why you wanted to meet?
You may be okay for
taking a life, but not me.
I don't have the stomach for it.
Scarlet is a serial killer.
She's the one who been killing
my workers and other women.
Just to confirm, you want
to put a contract on Scarlet?
You want me to kill Scarlet?
She is too dangerous.
You know how she gets.
She's the serial killer
the cops are looking for.
And they won't catch her.
We can stop her.
- Are you sure?
- A hundred percent. Trust me.
I'm sorry.
Goodbye, Scarlet.
Fashionably late as always.
Thanks for signing the divorce papers.
You think this will work? Feels like it.
Think she'll finally leave me alone?
You seem to believe in that nonsense.
Besides, we've been on a down slope
of a marriage for a while.
Don't be so bitter about it.
Don't forget you cheated first.
(dramatic music)
Plus, I'm not the only one to
see Scarlet in her nightmares.
There are others.
Other people you've slept with?
The point is, I'm not psychotic.
Then how come I've never seen her?
I don't know. You said Scarlet was a
nymphomaniac serial killer, right?
But she only killed women.
So maybe that's why.
Listen, all this started
when you killed her on a job.
So maybe if I get away from
you, she'll leave me alone.
You sound crazy, Athena.
You know how crazy you sound?
But you be safe, okay?
Hi, this is Camilla, our
other Gen Z neighbor.
I invited her for tea.
And then I'm gonna go for a hike
and then I'm gonna
hit the road right after.
We usually wave at each other hello.
But never an introduction. I'm Camilla.
Hi. Irene. Come have tea.
Okay.
A little bit more. A little...
Correctamundo. Mucho gracias, Tom.
You were talking in your
sleep last night. Saying prayers.
A little odd.
Yeah. I am the resurrection and the life.
He that believeth in me,
though he were dead.
Yet shall he live. I have a secret
I have to tell you.
I used to be a sister.
You mean like a nun?
Damn, that's so lit.
Were you a postulant
or whatever you call it?
No, I finished my temporary vows.
Wow, you really were serious about it.
So did you live in a convent?
Sometimes
I lived alone during my missionary duties.
I was a different person back then.
Damn.
So tasty tea, by the way.
So tasty. It could kill you.
So why would you stop being an nun?
So why would you stop being a nun?
In my early twenties, I
got pretty lost in drugs.
But I turned to God to
try and get outta drugs
and have a better life.
Make myself a better
person. But I got lonely.
I'm only human.
I wanted new things in life,
to experience better things.
And then I met you, Tom.
You mean the sex swinger? How shameful.
You guys are
swingers?
How fun.
I was never judgy,
but honestly I think I just
turned from drug addiction
to sex addiction.
Well, there are worst addiction, honey.
What's the body count for
you two? Oh hold that thought.
I gotta pee. Where is the bathroom?
Oh, down the hall by the front door.
(footsteps)
I can't believe you were a nun.
Yet so whoever liveth
and believeth in me shall never die.
But I'd like to talk about,
despite my cavalier attitude
towards marriage, Tom, I kind
of wanna be a mom.
Have a baby, you know?
The whole swinger life.
It's in your milieu. It's fun.
But there's more to life than that.
I see. Are you happy around Rupert?
He's having marital issues, right?
Yes. Funny...
when he found out he
had a baby, I was with him.
But I saw the look on her face.
She did not wanna have his baby.
But honestly, he's so addicted
to being in love with her.
Are you cold? It's warm today.
It's been really cold in
here. Especially our room.
- No, it's pretty warm here.
- Weird. I feel cold.
Well, thanks for the swing tea.
- Thanks.
- Have a nice day, honey.
Yeah, have a good
hike. Be safe on the road.
Text me when you get there.
- Will do. Love you.
- Love you too.
Oh, don't forget your bag.
Let me get that. Got it.
Okay. Alright. I'll talk to you later.
- Bye.
- Bye.
(water running)
Oh, my God.
It's me. I forgot my jacket.
You always forget to lock the door.
- I know. Bad habit.
- Bye, honey.
Bye.
(unsettling music)
What do you mean, "not yet"?
Oh, you wanna savor it.
Deal with you later,
Charlene.
Ava. She's not dead yet.
I'm slow bleeding her in your bathroom.
You don't want to know why.
Scarlet has a sexist rule
about only killing women.
But you knew that. She's
a lot stronger than me.
Let somebody else kill that fucker.
Are you Brandon? What if
I wanted to hire somebody
to take care of an abusive ex?
- I'm listening.
- He beats and threatens me.
Cops don't do shit. Will
you help me with this?
His name is Tom Kang.
So he's a woman beater. What else?
Tom usually goes for long hikes,
sometimes by himself.
Good place to do it. Isolated.
Yeah. I'll kill the scumbag. Half price.
Deep seated stuff,
huh? I won't bother asking.
(gunshots)
It's done.
(dramatic music)
Oh, Rupert. You so deserve better.
I went to Charlene's the other day.
Charlene's? Oh, the brothel.
Are you glad I told you about that place?
Anyway, I went again and
no one answered the door.
No Ava, no madam, or whatever.
Whatever you call Charlene or anybody.
Are they out of business?
Maybe they're on vacation.
You okay, Irene? You blacked out.
- How long was I out?
- Like, just a minute.
I mean, you weren't completely out.
You kept saying the name
Scarlet again and again. Yeah.
You were scared. You also
said like she found her match.
I mean, who's Scarlet?
That's a name I haven't
heard in a long time.
That's a long story for another time.
I got your text last
night. What do you mean
Celestine never came home?
I know she's okay. When
I come home from my shift
I see she's been moving things around
and eating leftovers and stuff.
So yeah.
I knew Celestine was unstable
even before the miscarriage.
I just can feel it.
I just, I don't know what to tell her
to get her to come back.
Pretend I'm Celestine and
just say whatever comes to mind.
- That's kind of weird.
- Tom and I
do role playing all the time.
It just brings new ideas into your head.
Okay.
Celestine? Where are
you?
You know you can come back home, right?
Do you despise me?
You scare me, Rupert.
You love me too much.
I scare you? You're the
one who broke my pelvis.
Doctor said I wasn't gonna be able
to walk without a cane my...
She what?
I thought you fell down.
She didn't mean to, she
just had her miscarriage.
She's very emotional.
Whoa. What did I just overhear?
I knew Celestine was
off. I feel it. The fake smile.
But the eyes, they never lie.
Is that true, Rupert? Your wife...
Don't talk about my wife.
Marriage isn't real.
Okay, look, before he
started working here, we used
to talk about football.
Let's talk about football again, okay.
Some normal conversation around here.
I can talk about football.
You mean soccer, right?
No, real football. American football.
Eh, I don't know.
I know what's real.
(gentle dramatic music)
Just chop them up. Money's wired.
The client wants it to
look like an accident.
Unlike last time. No witnesses.
Hey, Irene, can I take a break?
- I think I made it awkward.
- Nah, he's a
weirdo.
Honestly, you're cool. Just
focus on your work, Irene.
Hey, what's wrong? You seem
kinda off today? Is it Rupert?
I don't know. I think Tom's missing.
If his phone went dead, he
could call me from a payphone
or get to a laptop and DM me.
He would never just ignore me.
Hmm. He's probably
eloping with another woman.
He's a swinger. But don't worry,
you'll never be alone 'cause I
know that's your biggest fear.
Ken, what...?
How do you...
Yeah, you told me when
you were high a long time ago.
If you're so worried
about it, just call the cops.
Hello? 911?
Yeah, I think my husband's
missing or something
bad's happened. He travels for work
and this is the longest that
he's ever not contacted me.
Yes, I'll hold.
The client wants you to cut off the head
and bring it to him as a souvenir.
Don't leave a mess.
(crickets chirping)
(birds chirping)
Hey Rupert, it's Irene.
I wanted to invite you to the
movies with me for tonight.
It's my treat.
That's really sweet of
you, Irene, but I'm really tired.
I'm probably just gonna
go to bed right after work.
You really are an old
soul. Come on, live a little.
I'm afraid I wouldn't be
too much fun without my wife.
Have you heard from
Tom at all? No one has.
I mean, the police have
no leads or anything.
I, I think he's run off with one
of those girls from the brothel.
I don't know.
Kind of confusing. Love, you know? But...
I could really use some
company at the movies tonight,
Rupert.
Good night, Irene.
I hope you have fun tonight.
(dramatic music)
Your next job. Also, wanna
tell me about this independent
contract on Tom Kang?
If you did your proper research, you'd see
he's just an average shmuck.
Traveling salesman, married
to a younger woman
named Irene. Clean Records.
I suspect that you were
just looking for a quick fix.
Your bloodust is getting worse.
I think it's because it's the one year
anniversary of Scarlet's death, isn't it?
I think we should, we could use
some activities around here.
- Yeah, get the place filled up.
- And you get like a DJ...
Hey, guys. I clocked out already,
but I feel like jogging home,
so I'll see you guys tomorrow.
Okay. Have a nice jog, Irene.
- I'll see you guys tomorrow.
- Have a good jog, Irene.
Thank you.
Bye, Irene.
Irene, come over here. It's me.
(ominous music)
Celestine, is that you? Where you been?
Wait, why are you pregnant?
Why are your hands behind your back?
Shh, just keep me company.
I'm freaked out about how I got pregnant.
My theory, I think Scarlet
did it. The girl you killed.
I always had the urges,
but she finally made
me take the leap of faith.
I guess I got her from Athena.
We're a match. Scarlet chose me officially.
Isn't that cool?
Well, everybody's entitled
to their opinions even if they're wrong.
I can't...
I can't wait to kill you.
Another day.
Another voicemail.
Look, Celestine, I'm really sorry I tried
to rush you into starting a family with me.
I just want you to know
that I really miss you
and I'm waiting for you to come back.
And if you don't come back, then I'll
die alone waiting for you.
(phone ringing)
Celestine, is that you?
Oh no, I'm not doing anything.
I'm just taking a walk. Yeah.
Yeah. I'll be right there.
- Irene's in the trunk.
- What did you say?
She was my first kill.
I wanted to keep her. I know
a spot up on the hills for you to bury her.
No one ever goes there.
I'll, I'll take care of the body.
Just hurry up so we can go home. Okay?
Okay. We're gonna need a shovel
and just you look out for anyone
and I'll take care of it.
It's a miracle. A second
chance of being parents together.
(somber music)
- You're... you're still alive.
- Rupert.
Rupert, help me. Rupert, your
wife attacked me. She's gone.
She's gone crazy.
I'm, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
Rupert, help me. Rupert.
No, Rupert, you're no different than her.
You're psychotic.
I promise it won't be a shallow grave.
Thank you for your kindness, Irene.
Fuck you.
Why did we get here so early?
The previews haven't even started yet.
Well, you wanted to come.
We can go home if you want.
No, we need to get back to
doing the normal things again
to get in shape for the baby.
I need to use the bathroom.
He still hasn't hit me yet.
I left him there at the theater,
but I'll be back tomorrow.
I have some unfinished business here.
Oh, do you wanna choke me?
Oh, wait, I handcuffed you. Silly me.
Time to get up.
Hi. Remember me? Yeah.
I, I hired you to kill Tom Kang.
I'm at Charlene's. Come over.
(dramatic music)
You know what's funny?
This is my second pregnancy
and I don't even know how I got pregnant.
I just woke up on the beach
and Scarlet got me pregnant in a dream.
What are you talking about?
She's almost here. One final thing
and we'll be free of the past.
You're insane. Uncuff her now.
Scarlet's in here right now.
Scarlet wants revenge.
I'll tell you Scarlet's
last words to prove it.
Take good care, Brandon.
You've never told anybody that.
She wants you to kill her.
Brandon, just like Charlene hired you
to kill Scarlet.
She told me to hire you to kill her.
(dramatic music)
She threw her on the floor
and stabbed her to death.
I just watched
and then I left.
(sigh)
Sounds like you need a vacation, man.
You've been distracted
ever since that Scarlet job,
which was a year ago.
I can do better, Monica.
How about this?
Until you put Scarlet out of your mind,
I won't send you any
more contracts or clients.
I know my father's very lenient,
but I'm not. I can't be now
that this is my business.
- I can do better.
- It is what it is, Brandon.
I think it's obvious.
Yeah. Some relationship is very weary
when the obvious is never stated.
It's obvious I wanna
start a family with you, Guy.
But not right now.
Struck a nerve, huh? Just
tell me when you're ready
and tell me why you've
been avoiding tennis practice
for a minute, Olivia.
Well, the last time I
was here, I got creeped out
by this guy named Rupert.
He kind of scared me.
Hey, do you have an
extra cig, by the way?
Long day of tennis.
I feel like I earned it.
Oh, thank you so much.
I appreciate it. I'm Olivia.
Oh, Rupert. Hey. You look familiar.
Ditto. Do you live near
Nepenthe street? Yeah.
You look gloomy. Are you okay?
You okay?
Yeah. Thanks for asking.
But what's wrong?
Well, last week my
neighbor and friend Irene
and I... um, she was really not...
She, um, she didn't...
we tried to surprise my wife at work
to congratulate her on being pregnant
and she was not excited about it.
(intense dramatic music)
What are you doing here,
Rupert? Is everything okay?
Why is Irene here?
We're having a baby,
Celly? Am I gonna be a dad?
I found this and I just,
I was too excited. I rushed over here.
Yeah, I was driving.
I saw him running like crazy, so I decided
to give him a ride after
he told me the good news.
I was going to surprise you.
Am I gonna be a dad?
Yes. You still have
your reading glasses on.
Oh, sorry. I just, I read
the box and I was too excited.
Congratulations, Celestine.
Why did you give him a ride here?
You, you know we have our own cars, right?
Well, he was running here like crazy.
Irene's excited for us. She's cool.
Are you on your break yet?
Well, I mean, I think you
took her off guard. You show up.
She's working. You show
up with a pregnancy test.
Isn't her pee on that?
Well, I found it at
the top of the trash can
and I was really excited about my wife
and I finally starting a family.
How long have you two been together?
- About a year.
- Well,
I'm not much on relationship advice,
but you found the strip in the trash.
So I don't think she
intended on telling you.
And she seems like a bitch.
- Excuse me?
- I mean, like, what kind
of, what kind of wife is that?
She didn't tell you.
Take, take that back.
I mean, I mean, I'm just
saying, like, I'm just saying.
Why are you backing up?
What, are you scared of me or something?
You just seem kinda
off. But I have to go.
Weirdo.
Lots of creeps out there.
Can't let that stop you from
doing what you love, babe.
I recently had a nightmare about him.
It was from his point of view.
Like, it... it really scared me.
He, it has something to do with his wife,
her name. Scarlet.
(gentle music)
Her knife.
It just calls to me.
It's, like, I f-I'm, I'm him
and I find it in his car
and he has to prove
his love by killing people.
That's the only way
that he feels close to her.
I just don't, I just don't understand.
I just don't understand.
And then, but there's more.
I'm still him.
And I find these human parts
and I say something like, it belongs
to somebody named Athena.
I dunno. But it's, it's all has to do
with his wife Scarlet.
He just really wants to be close to her
and this is the only way that he can do it.
It felt so vivid.
Like it was real.
It's just a nightmare, right?
I... I don't... it... it,
it's just a nightmare.
It just felt so real to me.
Hey, can we talk in the back, Rupert?
Yeah. I suppose it's
not too busy right now.
(tense music)
What's this about, Ken?
I know you know about
Irene's whereabouts.
Where is she?
What are you talking about?
I wouldn't even know how to answer that.
That's such bullshit, man.
First, her husband goes missing.
And now Irene is missing?
Sounds like your wife is crazy violent.
Don't talk about my wife like that.
Or what?
Look, you better tell
me where Irene is, okay?
Or I'm going to the cops tomorrow.
This Athena, right? It's
gotta still be the same number.
Why did Celestine leave me at the theater?
You got her cheating, didn't you?
She with you right now?
Because if she is, I'm gonna find you.
I will find you.
Goodbye, Athena.
In, in, in.
Damn you, Celestine.
Where are you?
Good game.
- Good job.
- I think I won.
You got close. You got close.
I won.
- Nah, nah, nah, nah.
- This is my practice. I won.
(door creaks)
(dramatic music)
Are you following me? Like,
what else do you have to say?
Hey, what are you doing?
You take a nap? You ready to go?
No, I think I blacked
out.
You wanna go to ER? Are you okay?
I had a terrible nightmare.
Let's go home.
Okay.
Hello, Brandon.
So how'd this guy Rupert get your number?
- I don't know.
- So his
wife wrote him a letter
with no return address on it.
He needs you to teach
him how to be a hitman.
You kidding?
I mean, I know you
could use more workers.
It's not like people
are lining up for this job.
Why did you bring me
to this random gazebo?
I met him around here, over
there when he told me all this.
So I called you here right away.
This is funny.
(birds chirping)
Celestine has been fascinated by you.
You really kill people for money?
I'm not sure it's Scarlet
that's bringing us all here
together, but I feel it.
It's her. Somehow.
Rupert, he wants to pick
his first targets with a gun.
So I gave him a gun. So I told him I'd
connect him with my handler.
You.
Celestine always told me
that we have some kind of
primordial drive for violence.
After reading that letter,
just seems like he wants
to be a serial killer for his
wife. Such a simp.
I know it seems like that.
Yeah. I don't know about this.
It's deeper than that, okay?
I gave him some advice too.
You know, the main thing I told him is,
you know, kill quick.
No remorse, no witnesses,
and, afterwards, find a distraction.
Charlene's brothel was your distraction.
Now she's gone.
It's what Scarlet wants.
You know, you're probably
wondering why I ever
took that Scarlet job.
I wanted to be normal. I
wanted to seem normal.
That's why I chose Athena in the end.
I didn't give a damn
about her. I love Scarlet.
She wants me to help her make it right.
She wants me to help Rupert
and Celestine have what me
and her couldn't have.
And I'm gonna do that,
Monica, with or without your help.
But I would prefer you help us.
Brandon, you told me
once while you were drunk
that you tried to kill
yourself after the Scarlet job.
So? Why are you bringing
that up? I'd like to forget that.
And then suddenly
while you're in the hospital,
you realize that life is too short
to not be doing what you love.
It's just like the Bible says, find
what you love doing most in life.
Do it purposely and do it
before your feet hit the grave.
Something like that.
It doesn't matter, but it's obvious now...
But it's obvious now
that you've lost your mind
after bringing me this Rupert nonsense.
What use are you to my business now?
(alarming music)
(dramatic music)
You're no different
than her. You're psychotic.
My gosh. So what happened?
Let's get you inside.
Jesus Christ. Come here.
God. Oh, my gosh, there is
blood. Oh, my gosh. Come here.
Oh, my gosh.
(worrisome music)
Are you okay?
What happened?
So should I call the cops?
No cops. I can't feel anything.
Hey, do me a favor. Poke my feet.
Poke your feet?
Yeah.
- Say what?
- Yeah.
Harder.
Harder. You're not doing it hard enough.
No, harder. Okay, that's good.
Thank you.
I will deal with this evil
myself. Retribution is coming.
Scarlet, my dead sister,
she's always been evil.
She ran away from home at
19 and I never saw her again.
But she's in Celestine
now, driving her mad.
The only way to end this
madness is if someone kills her.
Is that a fact?
Are you hungry? I made some Cambodian food.
I'll go grab some.
Who the fuck are you?
What's happening, man?
Where's the fucking Rupert bastard?
Don't bother screaming.
So Rupert tells me you want to go
the cops?
I just wanna know where Irene is.
I'm not going to the cops anymore.
I don't give a shit about any of that.
I gave Rupert my word I'm gonna kill you.
And now's the time.
(phone vibrates)
Hi, Brandon. Long time.
Who would've guessed that
after I told you about my
crazy sister, you'd seek her out
to become your mistress.
Rupert's been using my
place to cut up bodies.
So I found your handler's gun along with
what remains of her.
Rupert said her name is Monica.
- What'd you do?
- Can you come
over here to the living room?
To his surprise, I'm not completely dead.
Let her go.
- What do you want?
- Where is Celestine? Where is she?
Tell me and I'll kill you quick.
All he has of Celestine's
whereabouts is her letter.
And in the second page she details how
with each new kill in Scarlet's name,
she will become more evil than ever
and her baby will be an unspeakable evil.
You're pathetic, Rupert. Rupert
tells me that you have Ken.
Why do you help them?
I don't care how
many I kill, just as long
as Scarlet returns, whether
in Celestine or someone else.
When I died, I saw in my dream
what Rupert did in that tunnel.
His transformation is complete.
So I have no problem killing Rupert.
But here's my offer, you bring Ken to
me and I won't kill Rupert.
I know that Rupert is
part of Scarlet's plan.
So you'd best do as I
say. Meet me where I died.
Who are you?
There will be no shallow
grave for you, Rupert.
(dramatic music)
You and Celestine will burn as you breathe.
You're coming with me to
find Celestine and I'll kill her.
You didn't have to kill Ken.
He's not... he's not involved.
I am gonna kill you, Brandon.
You can try, old friend.
Where's Tom's body, you piece of shit?
Celestine ate him. Copying
what Scarlet used to do.
We are playing by
Scarlet's rules. Not yours.
Not even mine. Do you understand now?
I understand that a hitman
is just a paid serial killer.
No better than those
psychopaths that you're helping.
Yeah. You want all the
innocent deaths to stop?
Then you bring Rupert to Paris.
Why would I go to Paris?
I think you know why.
It's about time you had a family reunion.
They're not my family anymore.
Even Scarlet hated that
cult. You think I'd actually go?
I don't know. What's your answer?
I'll tell you when I
kill you. I'll kill you last.
Savor what little time
you have left, old friend.
There were two people I once knew
they loved each other deeply.
So much so that it became like a thirst
that could never be quenched.
They were jealous
and afraid of losing
that love, which ensured
that they did lose it.
They even killed for that love.
Sometimes all it takes for
the madness to die is to say,
take good care to such love.
(mysterious music)
Olivia.
Take good care.
(gunshots)
(gunshots)
(gunshots)
(sorrowful music)
(pensive music)
(music fades away)