The Being (1983) Movie Script
Goin' up to Nashville
In this new cruiser
Flyin' down the freeway
All the way to you
Hey, hey, alright.
That brings us
right up to the hour
here in Pottsville, Idaho.
The one and only spud
capital of the entire universe,
and this is sweet talkin'
Gene talkin' sweet talk to ya.
So don't nobody go away now.
I mean it, cause we gonna drop
about 60 seconds of
important news on ya
before we get back to those
good ole KITY country sounds.
At the top of the news tonight,
and this ain't gonna come
as no surprise, the weather.
Well, it looks like all them
ole dark and loud storm clouds
that's been giving us such fits
around here the
last couple of days,
have finally started to subside.
However, the State Weather
Bureau in Boise advises us
that the break in weather
could be temporary,
and there's another storm
front could be sneaking up
on us like a hungry hound
dog on a T-bone steak.
If so, we can expect to have
one wet Easter Sunday tomorrow.
So you folks get
your fingers crossed
and your waterproof
Easter eggs handy.
Not to worry cause
KITY news is gonna break
into our regular
programming to report
any further storm
warnings from Boise.
Also in Boise, the
weather bureau...
In the distance,
the town of Pottsville, Idaho.
A small town.
Not much different from
any other Main Street, USA.
Strange and unexplained
events are occurring.
The hotline number to
call is 829-H-E-L-P, HELP.
Hey, hey, still
with me out there?
Some people are missing.
Among them, a little child.
The ultimate terror
has taken form,
and Pottsville, Idaho
will never be the same.
Where are you taking him?
City impound lot.
Okay.
Who's car?
Hello, sir.
No driver, no registration.
Damn thing's totally stripped.
What a mess.
Hell, looks like one of
Decker's junkyard cars.
Yeah, well they
definitely lost control.
Did you run a routine
check on the ID number?
I couldn't find it.
Now you're welcome
to look for yourself.
Mort, we've got a confirmation.
No driver, no
registration, no license.
Checking hospital
for further information
on possible injury accident.
Recommend check out
ID number on vehicle.
Repeat, check ID
number on vehicle.
10-4.
I'm on route to city impound.
10-4 unit two, missing person.
APB mudslides on Route 16.
Creek bank overflow
causing extensive damage.
Two people reported
missing in Pottsville vicinity.
Where the hell's the ID number?
Damn, it's gonna
be a long night.
Detective Lutz?
Yeah.
We seem to have a
problem with they way
some of these accident
reports have been filled out.
What happened, Dudley screw up
the license plate numbers again?
Yeah, you got it.
Shit, I'll take care of it.
Be back in a minute.
What the hell is
this guy leaving
his flashlight in the
middle of the road for?
Probably taking a
leak somewhere.
Where's the ID number?
Boy, this car's
seen a lotta action.
What a bunch of pigs.
Bobby, c'mon let's go.
Hurry.
Bobby.
Not here, c'mon.
What was that?
- Ah, it's nothing.
- Bobby.
Drivin' me baby
But you just
wanna burn me out
C'mon, pepper belly.
You know how many tacos
you're gonna have to sell
to pay for this
daggone cleaning bill
and your $200 dollar fine?
It's gonna take you a while.
I don't believe you, Dudley.
One of the worst
storms in 20 years
and you bring in
some poor Mexican
for fishing without a license.
Park it there, Jose.
Yeah, well, sit
on a chair, Jose.
For non-commissioned funds
to Glendale was unintentional
and has now been paid if full.
We have in our studios,
Dr. Garson Jones,
leading chemist
and advisor to
the state of Idaho
on regional
environmental safety.
Dr. Jones, isn't the dumping
of radioactive
waste into the aquifer
contaminating
out drinking water?
Well, I'm a chemist and
I've been testing water
for the county
for over ten years,
and exactly what do you
mean by contamination?
Are you referring
to ah, emissions
of over five millirads
per cubic centimeter?
And can you specify what form
of radiation
you're referring to?
You see there are many,
many types of radiation.
It's a very confusing
subject to the layman.
Did you lose your
handcuff keys again?
They're in here somewhere.
Who's your friend over here?
A guy in for possession.
Possession?
How heavy?
These.
And no fishing license.
I'm gonna book him.
Not trout, again.
Christ, Dudley.
Fourth bust today.
Wipe that smirk off
your face, pepper belly.
Hey, lighten up.
Matter of fact, I
have some water
from the aquifer right here.
I'm gonna pour it into a glass.
There's no more
radiation in this water
than what accumulate naturally.
As you see, I have no
hesitation drinking this water.
There's as much radiation
from a TV set or a radio.
Uh, what a phony.
As a matter of fact I have
a Geiger counter right here.
Put this over my watch.
Over the water from the aquifer.
As you can see, more
radiation emanates
from this wrist watch
than from the water.
Therefore, one must
conclude that dumping
nuclear waste into the aquifer
does not
and will not
affect the water.
Pretty soon we'll all
be glowing in the dark.
Two please.
Six bucks.
Hey, aren't you the
kid that tried to sneak
your buddies in in
the trunk last week?
Who, me?
Yeah, you.
I've gotta look
in the back, pal.
Keys?
C'mon.
Keys.
This ring has very
special powers.
Open up, you.
Where the hell is that guy?
Huh.
Huh.
Jerk.
Help.
Oh, baby.
Oh, my.
Oh, baby.
Oh, my God, help.
What the?
At last,
I live.
We haven't heard
from Paul in over three hours.
I'm getting worried.
Your worrying isn't going
- to accomplish anything.
- Whoa, what's that?
- What's happening?
- Hey, this place will do
anything to make a buck.
Movie don't scare ya so
they send this joker out.
I'll tell him to fuck off.
Fuck off.
Todd?
Here up, Jenny.
Hi, Honey.
- Hi, Jenny.
- You still working?
- Yeah.
- It's Saturday night.
Something's freaky around here.
Wish I could put
my finger on it.
Get the hell outta there.
Christ.
It's you, Moe.
You know, you're
gonna get yourself killed
getting drunk and crashing
in the back of people's cars.
Don't worry.
I'll take ya home.
Boy.
Huh.
It's Mort checkin' in.
- Over.
- Mort, signal 3-11.
Trouble at the drive-in.
Some kids are
tearing up the place.
Get over there,
they're waitin' for you.
We were just
sitting there watching
the movie, right?
And then I, I see this,
this head come by.
- Oh, yeah.
- And it, it, it
- it popped up.
- Cool.
And then I, I wen, I went back
and I was, I was
watching the film.
- That's all.
- Ah-Huh.
You say your friend
was pulled outta the car
by some guy in a monster suit?
How about this abandoned
car you have over here?
Ah, it was just left here.
Keys are in it, never
happened before.
Alright, if your friend hasn't
showed up by morning,
why don't you come
down to the station
and fill out a report, okay?
Thanks, Mort, I
gotta close up now.
Alright, I'm gonna check
out this other car here.
Okay.
Goddammit, what?
What in the hell is this stuff?
Jesus Christ.
My, God.
Shit.
Are you alright?
Yeah.
Yeah.
How could you stop
When pieces on the runway
I love you
Stop
Hey-A, hey, that
brings us right up
to rooster crowing time
here in KITI country.
It's 6 a.m. in the morning.
We just received reports of
three more people missing
due to the storm
bringing the total to five.
There's some good news.
Looks like we got us one
beautiful Easter Sunday, folks.
This is the break in the weather
we've all been waiting for.
And this old boy's
gonna call it a night.
Good morning to
you and God bless.
Happy Easter.
Alright, children,
children be quiet.
Be quiet please, I'm begging.
Now children, the Easter
Bunny has hidden Easter eggs
for you to find all
over the garden.
Good, good, but, but
now you must remember,
whoever
finds the big egg
with the bunny on it,
wins the special prize.
- What special prize?
- Okay?
You'll find out, darling.
Okay everybody, ready now.
Start
hunting.
I got blue.
I got yellow.
I got the green.
What are you doing in there?
Look everybody.
Suzie found the
prize winning egg.
Oh, shit.
Did you see the Easter
Bunny, sweetheart?
Yeah, she can't ride a bike.
Mayor, look, it has
nothing to do with the storm.
I know I haven't got
any solid evidence,
but I do know what I saw.
I think you're jumping
to conclusions.
Whatever chased me
wasn't my imagination.
It's out there and
it's up to us to find it.
The last thing I
want is a panic.
Come off it.
I was attacked.
Mayor, you know
you're the only one
who could authorize
an investigation.
I'm shipping a
120,000 tons a day
of the finest spuds
in the country,
and no wild jawing's
gonna spoil it for me.
You're always
making trouble, Lutz.
Last week you complained
about the pickets,
- this week it's--
- Mayor,
I've kept my mouth
shut every time.
Morning.
Mort, this is Garson Jones.
Gordon, good to see you.
This is detective Mortimer Lutz.
The mayor here tells me
you ran into some trouble?
That's a hell of a note.
What do you think was after you?
I don't know, it chased me.
I didn't get a good look.
I'd like to run some tests of
my own as soon as possible.
I brought my equipment with me.
Dr. Jones is an
expert in this field.
He's the state official
who elected Pottsville
for the most sophisticated
dump site in the country.
Now I don't want word
one of this leaking out.
I've got too much at
stake so deny all rumors.
Work with Garson.
Now Garson, you've
had special training
in dealing with
the press, use it.
I want this thing figured out
and stopped without a panic.
- Will do.
- Appreciate it.
Mort, you get outta here
and get yourself some rest
before you start
that investigation.
I've got enough problems
around here as it is.
What could be more
important than this?
The Sweeper Committee
for stamping out smut.
My wife happens
to be the chairman.
Happy Easter, Mortimer.
Isn't this terrific?
Everyone's helping out.
We're gonna sweep the
smut right out of this town.
Mrs. Lane, I don't
know if you know this,
but this building is empty.
Yes, it is but we're pretty sure
they're putting in one of
those filthy massage parlors.
Ethel and George who own
the shoe repair shop next door
saw them putting in one
of those massage tables,
so what would you think?
How do you know what a
massage table looks like?
Aren't you being
a little stupid?
Oh, Mortimer, are you in favor
of filth coming into Pottsville?
It's not a question of
whether I'm for it or against it.
What's scaring the shit
outta me is what's going on.
Has your husband
told you what we found?
This is a kind of contamination
we really have to worry about.
It's everybody's responsibility
to keep pornography
out of this state.
Satan must be stopped
at every opportunity.
I've gotta say it
gives me pleasure
to see someone who really cares.
Are you sure you're okay?
Yeah, I'm alright.
How late do you work tonight?
I have a long shift, um.
There only two of us here today.
What time do you finish?
7:30, why?
Don't leave here alone tonight.
I'll walk over here at 7:30
and pick you up, okay?
I'm concerned about your safety.
My safety?
Hey, Laurie, pick up.
I'll explain it later.
I'll be here at 7:30
to pick you up.
I want you to wait.
You promise?
Oh the rain wets
the sidewalks
Never end the time
When coffee with a friend
Was still a dime
Go on.
Don't.
There she is.
Shh.
Oh my,
God.
Shh, shit.
Go on or are you going
to chicken out on us?
No way.
Witch, witch,
you've been bitched.
Smells like
something from a ditch.
Witch, witch,
you've been bitched.
Smells like
something from a ditch.
Witch, witch,
you've been ditched.
Wait.
Baby, stay home.
I'll take care of you.
Michael,
come back.
Mike.
You crazy, taco bender.
What the hell are you
running from, man?
What are you doing, man?
What's it that
freaked you out, boy?
This is highway one
and don't require
further assistance.
10-4 unit three.
We'll cancel additional
units to that inquiry.
What you got?
Speeding, I'm going home.
If anything happens,
you let me know.
Anything.
Will do.
Pottsville to unit four,
what's your 20?
Unit four to Pottsville.
- Lane Road and Lincoln Road.
- Open up.
Everything seems to be quiet.
Need that license and
registration right now.
Plain to see this
is a 35 miles zone.
I clocked you at
48 for four blocks.
I had no idea.
I really outta
write you a ticket.
We can fix that quicker
than God makes poor folks.
You know, 48 is
awful fast to be driving
around these country roads.
You really oughta think about
maybe holding
it down a little bit.
- Mm, Ah.
- Ah.
So just get on outta here
now and take care of yourself.
Try to keep it 35.
Okay.
Unit two, 10-4, all clear.
Unit three, 10-4, all clear.
Unit five, 10-4, all clear.
This is unit five.
Anyone get the score
on tonight's game, over?
No, John.
Pottsville PD to unit two.
Why don't you call it
a night, it's quieted down.
Roger, PD, goodnight.
There's growing concern over
all the storm related
disappearances.
And now my good ole
buddy, Officer Dudley Ford
hasn't been seen
since early this morning,
but the mayor assures us
that a full investigation
is under way.
And Dudley, I'm playing
your favorite song.
You give a listen and
get your tail on home
back to your mama, you hear me?
Joe, what's your reading
on argininosuccinate?
96 rads.
Well, I'll be darned.
That's a little high.
Dr. Jones, could you tell me
why the mayor asked
you to come out here?
Well, he didn't,
he didn't ask me.
I'm, I'm here on a
routine assignment.
Would that routine assignment
have anything to do with
the discovery last night
of a substance which
was tested this morning,
and measured at more than
900 millirads of radiation?
Well, I really can't
comment on that.
I understand that the only place
such high levels
could accumulate
would be at the nuclear disposal
dump outside of Pottsville.
A facility which you have
endorsed as perfectly safe.
Well yes, that site is safe.
As a matter of fact, I
think a lot more harm
is done by
irresponsible reporting
than all the dumpsites
across this country.
Frankly, I'm sick
and tired of ah,
untrue and exaggerated stories
for the sake of sensationalism.
I can assure you that
that site is perfectly safe.
There's absolutely
no danger there.
As a matter of fact,
I'm planning on camping
out there tonight to, to
run some routine tests.
You're welcome to come out
there if you'd like to, see me.
Well, I think we just
might take you up on that.
Joe, there's some, ah,
some more stuff to be picked up.
Gordon, what are
you doing in bed?
Evelyn will be
here in half an hour.
Who's coming?
I told you last week
about the Easter recital
we're having tonight.
How could you forget?
You always forget the things
that mean the most to me.
I'm just not in the mood
for your boring friends.
Well besides my boring friends,
your exciting family is coming.
So you had better get ready
because you're the host,
and I refuse to let you
make a fool of me again.
I'm at the IP&E
Nuclear Disposal Dump
outside of Pottsville,
and with me is Dr. Garson Jones,
Ada County's Chemical
Safety Engineer.
Dr. Jones, what is it exactly
that you're doing out here?
Well as you know part of
the extensive safety program
maintained by IP&E
involves careful monitoring
of all areas where, where
radioactive material is placed.
Well, I see that,
but it appears to me that
you're actually camping out here.
Yes, well, since this
facility is perfectly safe.
I, ah, I find it much
more convenient to, ah,
remain here during
the, ah, the course
of the testing activity.
Thank you, Dr. Jones.
Thank you.
This is Patricia Sanders
at the nuclear disposal dump.
Ron, how's the weather picture?
The low is moving our
way from Winnemucca
and should be clearing
by tomorrow morning.
Where's the,
where's the control?
The steering wheel, grab it.
Pull it back,
Mort, pull it back.
Pull it back.
Damn, do it right.
Let go.
Help us.
It's all in your mind, Mort.
It's all in your mind.
Hello?
It's Carson.
Get over here to the
disposal dump right away.
I've got something to show ya.
Yeah, okay, I'll be right over.
Damn, Laurie.
God, Mort, are you crazy?
You almost scared me to death.
Are you alright?
Why the hell didn't
you wait for me?
Well, I waited til 11:45.
I, I thought you forgot me.
I didn't forget, I got hung up.
Where's your car at.
It's around the corner.
Got scared waiting
for you out there.
I got here as fast as I could.
The keys?
Look out.
Which key is it?
I don't know, the
one with the tape.
C'mon.
There's a backdoor.
Oh, Mort.
Laurie?
Laurie?
Laurie?
Laurie.
Oh, my God.
- I've got it.
- I'll go call the mayor.
What is this thing?
Lutz?
Lutz?
Where are the reinforcements?
I came alone and I'm
not about to enfor...
Who are you?
You didn't call?
Now where is this thing?
It's in the freezer.
Move.
What kind of a nutcase are you?
It was in there.
I'll get it.
I don't get it.
You call and ask for everything
but the National Guard.
It's for you Mayor
Lane, it's your wife.
What happened?
I don't know, it's not there.
That can't be.
This is the only way out.
Gordon, why do you
let those worms boss you around?
You know I'm not feeling well,
and just as Dorothy Otterson
was about to start
her music recital,
I get a message
from Lupeta that you
have gone off to
that disgusting diner.
I had to apologize all
over the place for you.
It was humiliating.
You leave and
we got guests over.
It's alright, Virginia.
I'll, I'll, I'll be right home.
Well, step on it.
But if this thing is
actually killing people,
then why is the mayor
trying to keep it quiet?
Potatoes.
Potatoes?
Around here that
means big money.
Lutz.
Get out here.
Now listen, one more screw
up like this and you're fired.
My time is too
important to be wasted.
I'm going home and I
don't wanna be disturbed
unless you have something
more substantial than a puddle.
It couldn't have escaped.
Laurie,
we've just gotta
get some answers.
Let's go.
Garson called me.
We gotta meet him at the dump.
Oh, my God, it's out here.
We've been coming down
here every night
now for two weeks.
Yeah, it's necessary.
Pottsville's our town and
nobody here wants this.
A massage parlor?
And just imagine what
they'll be massaging.
Yeah, well it's,
you know, it seems to me
we should just
eliminate the problem.
What are you
talking about, Arnold?
I'll tell you what
I'm talking about.
I think we should
burn the place down.
Hey, it even smells
like smut in here.
The first thing
we have to do now
is to find something
that will burn.
Willis?
Willis, come, get
in here, c'mon.
Watch the door.
You look for something in there.
I'll look in here.
I knew it.
John
John?
Nevermind, John.
Oh, boy.
Arn?
We're gonna get arrested.
Willis?
Willis?
Willis?
John?
John?
Willis?
Cowards.
Looks like we got stuck with
a couple of chickens, Lord.
Michael?
Michael?
Where are you?
Michael, where are you?
Michael, come back right now.
My, my, it's a quiet evening
here in potato country.
So quiet you can hear a mosquito
singing the National Anthem.
But hey, hey, hey
Sweet Gene's gonna
perk things up a little bit.
Y'all grab your honey
and get your money
and start stompin' to the
sounds of Miss Dolly Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen,
please, we're ready to start now.
Would you please find a seat.
Just put your drinks down
anywhere, that's, that's fine.
There are two right up here.
- Good.
- Excuse me.
Ladies and gentlemen,
it gives me great pleasure
to present to you
Miss Dorothy Otterson.
Beautiful
Dreamer
Awake unto me
Ooh.
Oh, God.
You
Beautiful
Dreamer
Awake
Unto me
Beautiful
Dreamer
Awake
Unto-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Me
Where the hell you been?
Where the hell have I been?
You son of a bitch.
What the hell are
you covering up?
Look, it might be
coming back here.
What makes you so sure, Jones?
Let me show you something.
C'mon.
I've discovered a
network of tunnels
that all lead right here.
Whatever it is, it
really gets around.
I figure it's only been
here a couple of days.
Ah.
Take a look at this.
Dudley.
You still think it's
coming back here?
Well, those tests I ran today,
I've discovered its cell
structure is light sensitive.
It breaks down
completely in the light.
I think it sleeps
here during the day.
It went crazy when I turned on
the light in the freezer.
It turns crazy.
Help, get it off me.
Get if off me.
Get if off me, help.
Mort.
Help Mort.
Laurie, let's go.
C'mon, Jones.
C'mon.
Let's go.
C'mon on, go.
Are you alright, Garson?
Yeah, I think I'll be okay.
It's got ahold of him, help.
Oh, help.
When are we leaving?
What should I do?
I want you to stay here.
Well that's too bad
cause I'm going with you.
It's too dangerous.
C'mon.
Mort, I wanna go with you.
I really care about
what happens to you.
Listen, it's too dangerous.
Mort, no.
- I'm sorry, Laurie.
- No.
You can't go with us.
Let go.
C'mon, let go.
Look, we just don't
know what's out there,
and I don't want
you to get hurt.
You'll be safe here.
Let me out of here.
Mort, let me out of here.
Dammit, Mort.
You bastard, let me out.
Mort said to let you
outta here in five minutes.
He also said to tell you he
took the car keys with him.
Who's that old lady?
Oh, that's just Marge Smith.
She's been kinda
cooking on another planet
since her little kid disappeared
out at the disposal site.
But it's not safe out there.
I wouldn't worry about her.
She can take care of herself.
But.
Marge?
What do you want?
Have you seen him?
It's late.
It's time to go home.
I can't.
I've, I've gotta
keep on looking.
For what?
Marge?
Thanks so much
for walking me home.
It's been so long since
anyone took the trouble to
see that I was safely home.
Don't go in there.
Marge,
what is that?
Oh that's just
some of Michael's.
- Michael?
- Who is Michael?
Marge?
Marge?
My baby.
My Michael.
I knew it.
So you think radiation
could have caused this?
Well, the only
explanation I have
is it's some sort
of genetic freak.
A mutation in his
chromosomes must
have been severely
damaged at conception.
Continual exposure
to high radiation levels
has created something
completely unfamiliar to us.
But why is it so intelligent?
It's conceivable it can use
a higher percentage
of its brain,
and at the same time
be completely psychotic.
This could be disastrous.
There are 52,000
dumps just like this one
right across The United States.
Your plan better work.
Yeah.
Jesus Christ, grab the gun.
What the hell do we do?
Hell, I don't know.
Try and shake it off the car.
Jump, jump.
Oh.
You alright?
Yeah.
No phone.
Ah.
Ah.
Oh, ho, ho, God.
A cat.
There's a phone.
I'm gonna call the station.
Right.
It's dead.
No luck.
Me neither.
Let's get the hell outta here.
Wait, we can't
leave the cat in here.
Alright.
Here, kitty.
Here, kitty.
I'll check over here.
Kitty?
Here, kitty.
Here, kitty.
Ah, c'mon, c'mon kitty.
C'mon, kitty, c'mon.
C'mon, kitty.
Here, kitty, c'mon.
C'mon.
Here, kitty.
C'mon, c'mon.
Jesus.
Garson?
Garson?
Garson?
Garson.
Oh,
God.
Uh.
Oh.
Oh.
I gotta stop.
Someone.
I'll get you.
You son of a bitch.
You're going down.
Curse you.
C'mon.
There's no way out.
C'mon.
Where are ya?
Oh.
Oh, God.
Oh.
Hey, hey, hey, alright.
The weather service reports
that another
storm is on its way.
If you can believe that one.
It's gonna reach Southern
Idaho by late tomorrow.
There's at least one bit
of good news, though.
State Investigator Carson Jones
has assured our
Mayor Gordon Lane,
that his investigation at the
IPE Disposal Site is complete,
and he's found no
basis whatsoever
for concern over
the IPE Facility.
In Mr. Garson's own
words, "the average kitchen
"is more dangerous
than the IPE Facility."
Well, he must have been
at my home for dinner.
Hey, hey, hey, what do you say?
Let's get back to those
good ole' KITI country sounds.
In this new cruiser
Flyin' down the freeway
All the way to you
Hey, hey, alright.
That brings us
right up to the hour
here in Pottsville, Idaho.
The one and only spud
capital of the entire universe,
and this is sweet talkin'
Gene talkin' sweet talk to ya.
So don't nobody go away now.
I mean it, cause we gonna drop
about 60 seconds of
important news on ya
before we get back to those
good ole KITY country sounds.
At the top of the news tonight,
and this ain't gonna come
as no surprise, the weather.
Well, it looks like all them
ole dark and loud storm clouds
that's been giving us such fits
around here the
last couple of days,
have finally started to subside.
However, the State Weather
Bureau in Boise advises us
that the break in weather
could be temporary,
and there's another storm
front could be sneaking up
on us like a hungry hound
dog on a T-bone steak.
If so, we can expect to have
one wet Easter Sunday tomorrow.
So you folks get
your fingers crossed
and your waterproof
Easter eggs handy.
Not to worry cause
KITY news is gonna break
into our regular
programming to report
any further storm
warnings from Boise.
Also in Boise, the
weather bureau...
In the distance,
the town of Pottsville, Idaho.
A small town.
Not much different from
any other Main Street, USA.
Strange and unexplained
events are occurring.
The hotline number to
call is 829-H-E-L-P, HELP.
Hey, hey, still
with me out there?
Some people are missing.
Among them, a little child.
The ultimate terror
has taken form,
and Pottsville, Idaho
will never be the same.
Where are you taking him?
City impound lot.
Okay.
Who's car?
Hello, sir.
No driver, no registration.
Damn thing's totally stripped.
What a mess.
Hell, looks like one of
Decker's junkyard cars.
Yeah, well they
definitely lost control.
Did you run a routine
check on the ID number?
I couldn't find it.
Now you're welcome
to look for yourself.
Mort, we've got a confirmation.
No driver, no
registration, no license.
Checking hospital
for further information
on possible injury accident.
Recommend check out
ID number on vehicle.
Repeat, check ID
number on vehicle.
10-4.
I'm on route to city impound.
10-4 unit two, missing person.
APB mudslides on Route 16.
Creek bank overflow
causing extensive damage.
Two people reported
missing in Pottsville vicinity.
Where the hell's the ID number?
Damn, it's gonna
be a long night.
Detective Lutz?
Yeah.
We seem to have a
problem with they way
some of these accident
reports have been filled out.
What happened, Dudley screw up
the license plate numbers again?
Yeah, you got it.
Shit, I'll take care of it.
Be back in a minute.
What the hell is
this guy leaving
his flashlight in the
middle of the road for?
Probably taking a
leak somewhere.
Where's the ID number?
Boy, this car's
seen a lotta action.
What a bunch of pigs.
Bobby, c'mon let's go.
Hurry.
Bobby.
Not here, c'mon.
What was that?
- Ah, it's nothing.
- Bobby.
Drivin' me baby
But you just
wanna burn me out
C'mon, pepper belly.
You know how many tacos
you're gonna have to sell
to pay for this
daggone cleaning bill
and your $200 dollar fine?
It's gonna take you a while.
I don't believe you, Dudley.
One of the worst
storms in 20 years
and you bring in
some poor Mexican
for fishing without a license.
Park it there, Jose.
Yeah, well, sit
on a chair, Jose.
For non-commissioned funds
to Glendale was unintentional
and has now been paid if full.
We have in our studios,
Dr. Garson Jones,
leading chemist
and advisor to
the state of Idaho
on regional
environmental safety.
Dr. Jones, isn't the dumping
of radioactive
waste into the aquifer
contaminating
out drinking water?
Well, I'm a chemist and
I've been testing water
for the county
for over ten years,
and exactly what do you
mean by contamination?
Are you referring
to ah, emissions
of over five millirads
per cubic centimeter?
And can you specify what form
of radiation
you're referring to?
You see there are many,
many types of radiation.
It's a very confusing
subject to the layman.
Did you lose your
handcuff keys again?
They're in here somewhere.
Who's your friend over here?
A guy in for possession.
Possession?
How heavy?
These.
And no fishing license.
I'm gonna book him.
Not trout, again.
Christ, Dudley.
Fourth bust today.
Wipe that smirk off
your face, pepper belly.
Hey, lighten up.
Matter of fact, I
have some water
from the aquifer right here.
I'm gonna pour it into a glass.
There's no more
radiation in this water
than what accumulate naturally.
As you see, I have no
hesitation drinking this water.
There's as much radiation
from a TV set or a radio.
Uh, what a phony.
As a matter of fact I have
a Geiger counter right here.
Put this over my watch.
Over the water from the aquifer.
As you can see, more
radiation emanates
from this wrist watch
than from the water.
Therefore, one must
conclude that dumping
nuclear waste into the aquifer
does not
and will not
affect the water.
Pretty soon we'll all
be glowing in the dark.
Two please.
Six bucks.
Hey, aren't you the
kid that tried to sneak
your buddies in in
the trunk last week?
Who, me?
Yeah, you.
I've gotta look
in the back, pal.
Keys?
C'mon.
Keys.
This ring has very
special powers.
Open up, you.
Where the hell is that guy?
Huh.
Huh.
Jerk.
Help.
Oh, baby.
Oh, my.
Oh, baby.
Oh, my God, help.
What the?
At last,
I live.
We haven't heard
from Paul in over three hours.
I'm getting worried.
Your worrying isn't going
- to accomplish anything.
- Whoa, what's that?
- What's happening?
- Hey, this place will do
anything to make a buck.
Movie don't scare ya so
they send this joker out.
I'll tell him to fuck off.
Fuck off.
Todd?
Here up, Jenny.
Hi, Honey.
- Hi, Jenny.
- You still working?
- Yeah.
- It's Saturday night.
Something's freaky around here.
Wish I could put
my finger on it.
Get the hell outta there.
Christ.
It's you, Moe.
You know, you're
gonna get yourself killed
getting drunk and crashing
in the back of people's cars.
Don't worry.
I'll take ya home.
Boy.
Huh.
It's Mort checkin' in.
- Over.
- Mort, signal 3-11.
Trouble at the drive-in.
Some kids are
tearing up the place.
Get over there,
they're waitin' for you.
We were just
sitting there watching
the movie, right?
And then I, I see this,
this head come by.
- Oh, yeah.
- And it, it, it
- it popped up.
- Cool.
And then I, I wen, I went back
and I was, I was
watching the film.
- That's all.
- Ah-Huh.
You say your friend
was pulled outta the car
by some guy in a monster suit?
How about this abandoned
car you have over here?
Ah, it was just left here.
Keys are in it, never
happened before.
Alright, if your friend hasn't
showed up by morning,
why don't you come
down to the station
and fill out a report, okay?
Thanks, Mort, I
gotta close up now.
Alright, I'm gonna check
out this other car here.
Okay.
Goddammit, what?
What in the hell is this stuff?
Jesus Christ.
My, God.
Shit.
Are you alright?
Yeah.
Yeah.
How could you stop
When pieces on the runway
I love you
Stop
Hey-A, hey, that
brings us right up
to rooster crowing time
here in KITI country.
It's 6 a.m. in the morning.
We just received reports of
three more people missing
due to the storm
bringing the total to five.
There's some good news.
Looks like we got us one
beautiful Easter Sunday, folks.
This is the break in the weather
we've all been waiting for.
And this old boy's
gonna call it a night.
Good morning to
you and God bless.
Happy Easter.
Alright, children,
children be quiet.
Be quiet please, I'm begging.
Now children, the Easter
Bunny has hidden Easter eggs
for you to find all
over the garden.
Good, good, but, but
now you must remember,
whoever
finds the big egg
with the bunny on it,
wins the special prize.
- What special prize?
- Okay?
You'll find out, darling.
Okay everybody, ready now.
Start
hunting.
I got blue.
I got yellow.
I got the green.
What are you doing in there?
Look everybody.
Suzie found the
prize winning egg.
Oh, shit.
Did you see the Easter
Bunny, sweetheart?
Yeah, she can't ride a bike.
Mayor, look, it has
nothing to do with the storm.
I know I haven't got
any solid evidence,
but I do know what I saw.
I think you're jumping
to conclusions.
Whatever chased me
wasn't my imagination.
It's out there and
it's up to us to find it.
The last thing I
want is a panic.
Come off it.
I was attacked.
Mayor, you know
you're the only one
who could authorize
an investigation.
I'm shipping a
120,000 tons a day
of the finest spuds
in the country,
and no wild jawing's
gonna spoil it for me.
You're always
making trouble, Lutz.
Last week you complained
about the pickets,
- this week it's--
- Mayor,
I've kept my mouth
shut every time.
Morning.
Mort, this is Garson Jones.
Gordon, good to see you.
This is detective Mortimer Lutz.
The mayor here tells me
you ran into some trouble?
That's a hell of a note.
What do you think was after you?
I don't know, it chased me.
I didn't get a good look.
I'd like to run some tests of
my own as soon as possible.
I brought my equipment with me.
Dr. Jones is an
expert in this field.
He's the state official
who elected Pottsville
for the most sophisticated
dump site in the country.
Now I don't want word
one of this leaking out.
I've got too much at
stake so deny all rumors.
Work with Garson.
Now Garson, you've
had special training
in dealing with
the press, use it.
I want this thing figured out
and stopped without a panic.
- Will do.
- Appreciate it.
Mort, you get outta here
and get yourself some rest
before you start
that investigation.
I've got enough problems
around here as it is.
What could be more
important than this?
The Sweeper Committee
for stamping out smut.
My wife happens
to be the chairman.
Happy Easter, Mortimer.
Isn't this terrific?
Everyone's helping out.
We're gonna sweep the
smut right out of this town.
Mrs. Lane, I don't
know if you know this,
but this building is empty.
Yes, it is but we're pretty sure
they're putting in one of
those filthy massage parlors.
Ethel and George who own
the shoe repair shop next door
saw them putting in one
of those massage tables,
so what would you think?
How do you know what a
massage table looks like?
Aren't you being
a little stupid?
Oh, Mortimer, are you in favor
of filth coming into Pottsville?
It's not a question of
whether I'm for it or against it.
What's scaring the shit
outta me is what's going on.
Has your husband
told you what we found?
This is a kind of contamination
we really have to worry about.
It's everybody's responsibility
to keep pornography
out of this state.
Satan must be stopped
at every opportunity.
I've gotta say it
gives me pleasure
to see someone who really cares.
Are you sure you're okay?
Yeah, I'm alright.
How late do you work tonight?
I have a long shift, um.
There only two of us here today.
What time do you finish?
7:30, why?
Don't leave here alone tonight.
I'll walk over here at 7:30
and pick you up, okay?
I'm concerned about your safety.
My safety?
Hey, Laurie, pick up.
I'll explain it later.
I'll be here at 7:30
to pick you up.
I want you to wait.
You promise?
Oh the rain wets
the sidewalks
Never end the time
When coffee with a friend
Was still a dime
Go on.
Don't.
There she is.
Shh.
Oh my,
God.
Shh, shit.
Go on or are you going
to chicken out on us?
No way.
Witch, witch,
you've been bitched.
Smells like
something from a ditch.
Witch, witch,
you've been bitched.
Smells like
something from a ditch.
Witch, witch,
you've been ditched.
Wait.
Baby, stay home.
I'll take care of you.
Michael,
come back.
Mike.
You crazy, taco bender.
What the hell are you
running from, man?
What are you doing, man?
What's it that
freaked you out, boy?
This is highway one
and don't require
further assistance.
10-4 unit three.
We'll cancel additional
units to that inquiry.
What you got?
Speeding, I'm going home.
If anything happens,
you let me know.
Anything.
Will do.
Pottsville to unit four,
what's your 20?
Unit four to Pottsville.
- Lane Road and Lincoln Road.
- Open up.
Everything seems to be quiet.
Need that license and
registration right now.
Plain to see this
is a 35 miles zone.
I clocked you at
48 for four blocks.
I had no idea.
I really outta
write you a ticket.
We can fix that quicker
than God makes poor folks.
You know, 48 is
awful fast to be driving
around these country roads.
You really oughta think about
maybe holding
it down a little bit.
- Mm, Ah.
- Ah.
So just get on outta here
now and take care of yourself.
Try to keep it 35.
Okay.
Unit two, 10-4, all clear.
Unit three, 10-4, all clear.
Unit five, 10-4, all clear.
This is unit five.
Anyone get the score
on tonight's game, over?
No, John.
Pottsville PD to unit two.
Why don't you call it
a night, it's quieted down.
Roger, PD, goodnight.
There's growing concern over
all the storm related
disappearances.
And now my good ole
buddy, Officer Dudley Ford
hasn't been seen
since early this morning,
but the mayor assures us
that a full investigation
is under way.
And Dudley, I'm playing
your favorite song.
You give a listen and
get your tail on home
back to your mama, you hear me?
Joe, what's your reading
on argininosuccinate?
96 rads.
Well, I'll be darned.
That's a little high.
Dr. Jones, could you tell me
why the mayor asked
you to come out here?
Well, he didn't,
he didn't ask me.
I'm, I'm here on a
routine assignment.
Would that routine assignment
have anything to do with
the discovery last night
of a substance which
was tested this morning,
and measured at more than
900 millirads of radiation?
Well, I really can't
comment on that.
I understand that the only place
such high levels
could accumulate
would be at the nuclear disposal
dump outside of Pottsville.
A facility which you have
endorsed as perfectly safe.
Well yes, that site is safe.
As a matter of fact, I
think a lot more harm
is done by
irresponsible reporting
than all the dumpsites
across this country.
Frankly, I'm sick
and tired of ah,
untrue and exaggerated stories
for the sake of sensationalism.
I can assure you that
that site is perfectly safe.
There's absolutely
no danger there.
As a matter of fact,
I'm planning on camping
out there tonight to, to
run some routine tests.
You're welcome to come out
there if you'd like to, see me.
Well, I think we just
might take you up on that.
Joe, there's some, ah,
some more stuff to be picked up.
Gordon, what are
you doing in bed?
Evelyn will be
here in half an hour.
Who's coming?
I told you last week
about the Easter recital
we're having tonight.
How could you forget?
You always forget the things
that mean the most to me.
I'm just not in the mood
for your boring friends.
Well besides my boring friends,
your exciting family is coming.
So you had better get ready
because you're the host,
and I refuse to let you
make a fool of me again.
I'm at the IP&E
Nuclear Disposal Dump
outside of Pottsville,
and with me is Dr. Garson Jones,
Ada County's Chemical
Safety Engineer.
Dr. Jones, what is it exactly
that you're doing out here?
Well as you know part of
the extensive safety program
maintained by IP&E
involves careful monitoring
of all areas where, where
radioactive material is placed.
Well, I see that,
but it appears to me that
you're actually camping out here.
Yes, well, since this
facility is perfectly safe.
I, ah, I find it much
more convenient to, ah,
remain here during
the, ah, the course
of the testing activity.
Thank you, Dr. Jones.
Thank you.
This is Patricia Sanders
at the nuclear disposal dump.
Ron, how's the weather picture?
The low is moving our
way from Winnemucca
and should be clearing
by tomorrow morning.
Where's the,
where's the control?
The steering wheel, grab it.
Pull it back,
Mort, pull it back.
Pull it back.
Damn, do it right.
Let go.
Help us.
It's all in your mind, Mort.
It's all in your mind.
Hello?
It's Carson.
Get over here to the
disposal dump right away.
I've got something to show ya.
Yeah, okay, I'll be right over.
Damn, Laurie.
God, Mort, are you crazy?
You almost scared me to death.
Are you alright?
Why the hell didn't
you wait for me?
Well, I waited til 11:45.
I, I thought you forgot me.
I didn't forget, I got hung up.
Where's your car at.
It's around the corner.
Got scared waiting
for you out there.
I got here as fast as I could.
The keys?
Look out.
Which key is it?
I don't know, the
one with the tape.
C'mon.
There's a backdoor.
Oh, Mort.
Laurie?
Laurie?
Laurie?
Laurie.
Oh, my God.
- I've got it.
- I'll go call the mayor.
What is this thing?
Lutz?
Lutz?
Where are the reinforcements?
I came alone and I'm
not about to enfor...
Who are you?
You didn't call?
Now where is this thing?
It's in the freezer.
Move.
What kind of a nutcase are you?
It was in there.
I'll get it.
I don't get it.
You call and ask for everything
but the National Guard.
It's for you Mayor
Lane, it's your wife.
What happened?
I don't know, it's not there.
That can't be.
This is the only way out.
Gordon, why do you
let those worms boss you around?
You know I'm not feeling well,
and just as Dorothy Otterson
was about to start
her music recital,
I get a message
from Lupeta that you
have gone off to
that disgusting diner.
I had to apologize all
over the place for you.
It was humiliating.
You leave and
we got guests over.
It's alright, Virginia.
I'll, I'll, I'll be right home.
Well, step on it.
But if this thing is
actually killing people,
then why is the mayor
trying to keep it quiet?
Potatoes.
Potatoes?
Around here that
means big money.
Lutz.
Get out here.
Now listen, one more screw
up like this and you're fired.
My time is too
important to be wasted.
I'm going home and I
don't wanna be disturbed
unless you have something
more substantial than a puddle.
It couldn't have escaped.
Laurie,
we've just gotta
get some answers.
Let's go.
Garson called me.
We gotta meet him at the dump.
Oh, my God, it's out here.
We've been coming down
here every night
now for two weeks.
Yeah, it's necessary.
Pottsville's our town and
nobody here wants this.
A massage parlor?
And just imagine what
they'll be massaging.
Yeah, well it's,
you know, it seems to me
we should just
eliminate the problem.
What are you
talking about, Arnold?
I'll tell you what
I'm talking about.
I think we should
burn the place down.
Hey, it even smells
like smut in here.
The first thing
we have to do now
is to find something
that will burn.
Willis?
Willis, come, get
in here, c'mon.
Watch the door.
You look for something in there.
I'll look in here.
I knew it.
John
John?
Nevermind, John.
Oh, boy.
Arn?
We're gonna get arrested.
Willis?
Willis?
Willis?
John?
John?
Willis?
Cowards.
Looks like we got stuck with
a couple of chickens, Lord.
Michael?
Michael?
Where are you?
Michael, where are you?
Michael, come back right now.
My, my, it's a quiet evening
here in potato country.
So quiet you can hear a mosquito
singing the National Anthem.
But hey, hey, hey
Sweet Gene's gonna
perk things up a little bit.
Y'all grab your honey
and get your money
and start stompin' to the
sounds of Miss Dolly Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen,
please, we're ready to start now.
Would you please find a seat.
Just put your drinks down
anywhere, that's, that's fine.
There are two right up here.
- Good.
- Excuse me.
Ladies and gentlemen,
it gives me great pleasure
to present to you
Miss Dorothy Otterson.
Beautiful
Dreamer
Awake unto me
Ooh.
Oh, God.
You
Beautiful
Dreamer
Awake
Unto me
Beautiful
Dreamer
Awake
Unto-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh-Ooh
Me
Where the hell you been?
Where the hell have I been?
You son of a bitch.
What the hell are
you covering up?
Look, it might be
coming back here.
What makes you so sure, Jones?
Let me show you something.
C'mon.
I've discovered a
network of tunnels
that all lead right here.
Whatever it is, it
really gets around.
I figure it's only been
here a couple of days.
Ah.
Take a look at this.
Dudley.
You still think it's
coming back here?
Well, those tests I ran today,
I've discovered its cell
structure is light sensitive.
It breaks down
completely in the light.
I think it sleeps
here during the day.
It went crazy when I turned on
the light in the freezer.
It turns crazy.
Help, get it off me.
Get if off me.
Get if off me, help.
Mort.
Help Mort.
Laurie, let's go.
C'mon, Jones.
C'mon.
Let's go.
C'mon on, go.
Are you alright, Garson?
Yeah, I think I'll be okay.
It's got ahold of him, help.
Oh, help.
When are we leaving?
What should I do?
I want you to stay here.
Well that's too bad
cause I'm going with you.
It's too dangerous.
C'mon.
Mort, I wanna go with you.
I really care about
what happens to you.
Listen, it's too dangerous.
Mort, no.
- I'm sorry, Laurie.
- No.
You can't go with us.
Let go.
C'mon, let go.
Look, we just don't
know what's out there,
and I don't want
you to get hurt.
You'll be safe here.
Let me out of here.
Mort, let me out of here.
Dammit, Mort.
You bastard, let me out.
Mort said to let you
outta here in five minutes.
He also said to tell you he
took the car keys with him.
Who's that old lady?
Oh, that's just Marge Smith.
She's been kinda
cooking on another planet
since her little kid disappeared
out at the disposal site.
But it's not safe out there.
I wouldn't worry about her.
She can take care of herself.
But.
Marge?
What do you want?
Have you seen him?
It's late.
It's time to go home.
I can't.
I've, I've gotta
keep on looking.
For what?
Marge?
Thanks so much
for walking me home.
It's been so long since
anyone took the trouble to
see that I was safely home.
Don't go in there.
Marge,
what is that?
Oh that's just
some of Michael's.
- Michael?
- Who is Michael?
Marge?
Marge?
My baby.
My Michael.
I knew it.
So you think radiation
could have caused this?
Well, the only
explanation I have
is it's some sort
of genetic freak.
A mutation in his
chromosomes must
have been severely
damaged at conception.
Continual exposure
to high radiation levels
has created something
completely unfamiliar to us.
But why is it so intelligent?
It's conceivable it can use
a higher percentage
of its brain,
and at the same time
be completely psychotic.
This could be disastrous.
There are 52,000
dumps just like this one
right across The United States.
Your plan better work.
Yeah.
Jesus Christ, grab the gun.
What the hell do we do?
Hell, I don't know.
Try and shake it off the car.
Jump, jump.
Oh.
You alright?
Yeah.
No phone.
Ah.
Ah.
Oh, ho, ho, God.
A cat.
There's a phone.
I'm gonna call the station.
Right.
It's dead.
No luck.
Me neither.
Let's get the hell outta here.
Wait, we can't
leave the cat in here.
Alright.
Here, kitty.
Here, kitty.
I'll check over here.
Kitty?
Here, kitty.
Here, kitty.
Ah, c'mon, c'mon kitty.
C'mon, kitty, c'mon.
C'mon, kitty.
Here, kitty, c'mon.
C'mon.
Here, kitty.
C'mon, c'mon.
Jesus.
Garson?
Garson?
Garson?
Garson.
Oh,
God.
Uh.
Oh.
Oh.
I gotta stop.
Someone.
I'll get you.
You son of a bitch.
You're going down.
Curse you.
C'mon.
There's no way out.
C'mon.
Where are ya?
Oh.
Oh, God.
Oh.
Hey, hey, hey, alright.
The weather service reports
that another
storm is on its way.
If you can believe that one.
It's gonna reach Southern
Idaho by late tomorrow.
There's at least one bit
of good news, though.
State Investigator Carson Jones
has assured our
Mayor Gordon Lane,
that his investigation at the
IPE Disposal Site is complete,
and he's found no
basis whatsoever
for concern over
the IPE Facility.
In Mr. Garson's own
words, "the average kitchen
"is more dangerous
than the IPE Facility."
Well, he must have been
at my home for dinner.
Hey, hey, hey, what do you say?
Let's get back to those
good ole' KITI country sounds.