The Fiancé (2016) Movie Script
LIGHT AIRY SPRING MUSIC
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC SWELLS
[THUNDEROUS STOMP]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
LOW BASS RUMBLES
EPIC INTRO MUSIC
PRESSMAN 2
Did you get it? Did
you get it on camera?
PRESSMAN 1
No.
PRESSMAN 2
Do you believe?
PRESSMAN 1
I believe...I believe
it was a man in a monkey suit.
There's no such thing as Bigfoot
and there's no such thing as
Zombies, but that? That was no
man in a monkey suit!
[GROWLING NOISES]
MUSIC ESCALATES
[GROWLING NOISES]
CALM CLASSICAL MUSIC
MICHAEL
Now before you get your hopes
up, allow me to empty my cup.
I am not a superhero.
I am not a superstar.
I'm the guy you ask to help you
move. I'm the guy you meet at
your local bar. And I am no
boyscout, all dressed up for
show and go, oh no. In my little
head my Grandma's warning
echoes from long ago. Michael,
remember: you reap what you sow.
DEBERA
Mr. Thornton, I'm leaving now...
I have tickets to the theater.
Michael?
Go ahead, have a good night.
And Michael? I realize this may
not be convenient but
I'd like to ask for a raise.
DEBERA
Before you say anything,
I'm very proficient with
my duties and the clients
like me very much.
MICHAEL
Little people...
DEBERA
You mean like- what, children?
Yes, children. And I'm told,
dogs like me very much.
You don't see
me asking for a raise.
I hear in Europe you get a raise
the very first day you start
a job.
Now why doesn't that
surprise me?
What kind of raise
are we talking?
I don't know, nothing grand or
obnoxious. Just something that
says you appreciate me and my
efforts and my many, many
talents.
Can't I just say I do appreciate
you and be done with it?
No, it doesn't work that way,
Michael - You should know that.
Besides, I thought you said you
were in a good mood today.
Good moods. Yeah, I am in a good
mood. Go ahead, give yourself
a raise and I'll sign it
on Monday morning.
Well, and now you can now count
me among the many dogs and
children that like you. And our
dear dear Mother would be
very pleased with your
generosity.
Enjoy your show. Sis.
Have a pleasant weekend,
Mr. Thornton.
CLASSICAL MUSIC GROWS LOUDER
DJ1 (ON RADIO)
Hey Bumble, it's the First day
of summer. Can you believe it?
DJ2 (ON RADIO)
I can believe it.
Longest day of the year.
DJ1(ON RADIO)
And a beautiful day it is.
DJ2
And already the crazies are out.
[WHISTLE SOUND EFFECT]
DJ1
You mean my ex-wife's
back in town?
[CROWD LAUGHTER AND
CLAPPING]
Please explain.
DJ2
You haven't heard
about the sightings?
DJ1
Go on.
DJ2
It seems Bigfoot is baacckk!
[GROWLING SOUND EFFECT]
DJ1
You don't say?
DJ2
I do say. It seems Sasquatch is
alive and well. Multiple
sightings in the last three
days. Although some say it
looked like an escaped
ape or a gorilla.
DJ1
Is there a difference?
DJ2
Ah- beats me but one man says
his two dogs are missing.
DJ1
And he thinks Bigfoot did
it? What kind of dogs?
DJ2
Large ones, German
Shepherds. They were outside
barking up a storm last
night. When one of them
yelped - he went outside.
No dogs, Nein!
Not even a trace of the dogs.
DJ1
Yeah, well it's been a long
winter. Perhaps he ate his dogs.
DJ2
Oh-
DJ1
Hey if you see two large German
Shepherd dogs goose-stepping it
through the woods give us a
call. But if you see Bigfoot...
BOTH DJS
Runnnn!!!
DJ1
And now back to some
summer music.
[DOOR BELL RINGING]
PHIL
Hello!
LI
Hi, uh- welcome to my home
PHIL
Oh this is quite lovely.
LI
Uh, where would you uh- like to
conduct the interview? I thought
maybe the- the living room
would be most suitable.
PHIL
Oh this is just delightful.
What if we have her seated in
front of the fireplace?
Hello this is Phil Philbin, and
I have the remarkable
opportunity of being in the
lovely home of famed author,
Li Wei. Ms. Wei has agreed to
tell us her extraordinary
happenstance on camera
in this exclusive interview.
Li could you tell us your
experience exactly
as it unfolded.
Um- well we were uh- on our
usual thursday afternoon hike,
and in no time we were very
much alone in the wilderness.
There was a low growl from the
growth in front of me, and I-
I know it was not from a small
animal and I was- I was frozen
in my spot and then it appeared.
[HEAVY BREATHING AND
GROWLING NOISES]
and I just... I came to the
ravine, and I didn't know where
to go. I was freefalling, just
50 feet straight down, and I
don't know if I jumped or the
creature shoved me, but I was...
I blacked out and-
I- when I came to I was in a
creek and the smell was gone.
so I surmised that the
creature had also vanished.
Now was this when,
this happened?
Yes, this- this is what I
got for my efforts.
Well it- it could've
been much worse.
Yes, I could have died.
And then?
And that's when I called you.
What did you say?
I- I said, beware the
woods. Be- beware the woods.
EERIE DRONING MUSIC
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Are you at the cabin?
MICHAEL
I am.
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Is she on her way?
MICHAEL
She is.
JERRY (OS)
Are you still going
through with it?
MICHAEL (ON PHONE)
Look Jerry...
After Jessica died I thought
about her every single day.
And I'll be the first to admit
my second marriage was a
huge mistake... but
Sara...Sara's different.
I think I'm very much in love.
JERRY
And you're not too
proud to admint it.
Third time's the charm huh?
MICHAEL (ON PHONE)
You said it.
JERRY
Do you have a ring?
MICHAEL (ON PHONE)
Of course.
I'll pop the question tonight.
JERRY
And she'll say yes.
Are you on your way to another
happy hour at Rick's bar?
JERRY
No, I'm on my way to the cabin,
Your cabin. I've got some docs
you have to sign off on.
They have to be delivered
tomorrow morning, it's very,
very important to us.
MICHAEL
I thought we were
fine. After last week?
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Bad news good news.
They started seizing our assets
but stopped abruptly. I moved
all that I could without
waving a red flag to the IRS
to come and arrest us.
How bad is it?
JERRY
You mean how bad was it. On a
scale of 1-10 it was a 10+.
We're lucky the Russian's
didn't bury us at the bottom
of Castaic- Uh- Sorry, um- I
should'nt've said that.
Look with a little maneuvering
and some timing, we'll survive
this and be better than ever.
That's good to hear.
JERRY (ON PHONE)
[LAUGHING] I don't know
how you managed it. You
must be the luckiest guy I know.
Russians usually don't give up.
Cut off the head.
What's that?
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Mike-
Yeah?
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Well I hate to ask but are
they uh- still looking for him?
No they think he doesn't
want to be found.
Ooh and we certainly don't
want him to be found.
Not on the phone Jerry.
Well how's uh-
how's Sara doing?
She thinks he's
gone into hiding.
Oh that's good, that's good.
See time heals all wounds.
When will you be here?
Well, traffic's a bitch.
Probably two or three hours.
Sara?
Within the hour.
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Well-
say hello for me until
I can say it myself.
I'll do that.
Oh and Mike- Congratulations.
Thanks.
[PHONE BEEPS]
CHASE MUSIC BEGINS
AND ESCALATES
[GROWLING; THEN SCREAMS]
SARA (ON PHONE)
Michael?
MICHAEL
I'm here.
SARA (ON PHONE)
Hey, I just wanted to let
you know I'm going to be
a little late. Traffic sucks.
MICHAEL
So I've heard.
SARA (ON PHONE)
I can't wait to see you.
Are you okay?
If I lost- If I lost everything
I'd love you even more.
SARA (ON PHONE)
Hey what's happening?
Nothing to worry about. Jerry
says we have it under control.
I just want you to know
that no matter what,
I will always love you. It
doesn' t matter what happens.
I'll see you soon Michael.
MICHAEL
See you soon.
[PHONE BEEPS]
PHIL
You are one of the World's
Authorities on these creatures?
PROFESSOR
Well I am the world's foremost
authority on the cryptid hominid
or gigantophithecus canadensis
uh- or in lay terms;
The Sasquatch and it's more
guttural cousin; Bigfoot-
And we also must include the
Yeti in any discussions of
scientific merit - And I am
slightly taken aback at the
robust renewed interest in
these wonderful creatures.
Lovely, lovely...And you say you
can imitate their sounds?
Oh sounds? Oh- Of course. Uh-
and if I may say so, I am an
expert in all three.
Oh- Could you give us an actual
demonstration if needed?
Demonstration? Oh, I'm
very flattered that you've
asked. Um- [CLEARS THROAT] I
will first do the Yeti.
[MAKES YETI HOWL NOISES]
And now the Sasquatch.
[MAKES SASQUATCH BARKING NOISE]
And now the 'piece de
resistance', the Bigfoot.
[MAKES BIGFOOT GROWLING NOISES]
Have you- Have you ever actually
seen one of these creatures?
Oh- um- alas no. Uh- never.
But I do believe with my
whole heart, that I will one day
walk hand in hand with them.
In my next lifetime.
I'm sure the feeling is mutual.
JASON (OS)
I'm just saying, any animal
that is teased long enough
will attack you.
JAKE (OS)
What about a shark, a shark is
going to attack you whether
you tease it or not.
JASON (OS)
I'm not talking about a shark,
I'm talking about a land animal.
JILL
Is a shark considered to be an
animal? I know it's a fish
but is it an animal?
JASON
I think so.
JAKE
Yeah. I think so too.
JASON
So what's the difference
between a Yeti,
a Sasquatch, and Bigfoot?
JAKE
Alright so a Yeti is like the
abominable snow man. He's all
white and he lives in the snow.
JASON
Agreed.
JILL
A Sasquatch makes its'
home in the Redwoods.
JASON
Also agreed.
JAKE
But Bigfoot...
JILL
Bigfoot can live anywhere.
JASON
Give the lady a prize.
JILL
Why are we here again?
JAKE
Two hundred dollars a
pound for morel mushrooms.
JILL
And where are these fungi?
JASON
There's a fungus among us...
JAKE
It should be just over this way.
JILL
Oh my God. What is that?
EERIE PIANO MUSIC ESCALATES
JILL
Well is it human or animal?
JAKE
I guess now we know
why they call it Bigfoot.
ROMANTIC PIANO MUSIC
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
SARA
Good morning. Coffee?
Sorry I'm not a stalker I just
see you in this coffee shop
all the time and I wanted
to say hi. I'm Sara.
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
ROMANTIC PIANO MUSIC
MICHAEL
To you whenever you arrive.
DEEP EERIE MUSIC BEGINS
[ GROWLING NOISES]
SARA
Michael?
[GROWLING]
[SARA SCREAMS
AS RECORD SCRATHCES]
DANCE MUSIC BEGINS
SLOW ROMANTIC TRUMPET MUSIC
MICHAEL
Cheers.
[KNOCKING AT DOOR]
Well it's about time.
What happened?
Why?
[GROWLING NOISES]
MUSIC EXCALATES
MICHAEL
Sara?
SARA
Michael...
[AGONIZING GROWL SCREAMS
EERIE MUSIC
MICHAEL
Sara!
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
SARA
What nationality are you?
MICHAEL
I'm a purebred mutt.
[SARA LAUGHS]
I'm Russian. Purebred Russian
Where's your accent?
My father inssisted that I go to
only the best schools, and
that meant you know my accent
was the first thing to go.
I think you might like my dad. I
think he might like you too.
You guys are both... Well I
mean you- you heard the rumors.
Guys like me don't get here
without doing things-
a bit differently.
My mom used to say- A man
can never truly find himself
until he is reduced
to his most basic self.
And what does that mean?
I don't know but it seemed like
the appropriate time to say it.
I want you to meet my family.
That's a big step isn't it.
If you're scared its a big step.
If you're a big strong man I
think you can handle it.
Are you a big
strong man Michael.
I have my moments.
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
[GROWLING NOISES]
[FIGHT SOUNDS]
Sara!
MUSIC SWELLS TO A HAL [PHONE RINGING]
MICHAEL (RECORDING)
Hi, this is Michael. With any
luck I'm out having a
great time. Leave your sunny
message after the tone.
[VOICEMAIL TONE]
DEBERA
Michael, it's your sis. I
realize that you're in the
throes of impending marital
bliss, but I just wanted to call
and wish you every happiness.
I'm certain that Sara will
give you everything that you
deserve. And Michael...
Even if there's a couple of
bumps along the road,
I have no doubt that you
two can smooth it over.
Well, I guess that's it for now
dear brother. I love you. Ta ta.
VIOLIN MUSIC ESCALATES
ETHEREAL CHIMES
SARA (OS)
I'm getting dizzy Michael.
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
Will you catch me if I fall?
Because I'm falling Michael.
I'm falling for you!
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
Sara!
EERIE SYNTH MUSIC
Sara!
GUY (OS)
You can survive
days without food.
But you cannot survive
without water.
If you wouldn't have forgotten
the water we would have
no problems right now.
GIRL
No problems? You don't even know
where we are. Who doesn't
bring a map or a cell phone?
GUY
Why would I want some
kind of electronic device
out here amongst all
this natural beauty?
It's the antithesis of why
we came out here.
GIRL
And I'm just realizing how
truly clueless you really are.
First rule of hiking, know where
you are at all times.
GUY
Well where's your cell phone?
GIRL
In the car which we
can't find because of you.
Why did I even agree to
this? I don't like hiking.
GUY
Hiking is fine as long as you
remember the water.
GIRL
You're an idiot.
GUY
You know what, name calling is
going to do nothing to help us.
GIRL
Idiot.
Alright alright, I'll make you a
deal. If you get us out of here,
I'll stop calling you names.
GUY [LAUGHING]
I highly doubt that- but sure.
You've got yourself a deal.
Mind if we keep moving?
GUY
Look lights.
GIRL
Is that a cabin?
GUY [LAUGHING]
Yeah I think it is. I can
taste the water from here.
GIRL
I take it back. No deal.
You really are an idiot.
What is that awful smell?
GUY
It's got to be a
dead animal around here.
GIRL
I think I'm going to be sick.
[GROWLING NOISES]
EERIE MUSIC
GIRL
What is that?
GIRL
What is that?
[BIGFOOT GROWL]
GIRL
Help me.
Help me!
[GROWLING AND GIRL SCREAMING]
[MICHAEL WHIMPERING]
[MICHAEL WHIMPERING]
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
ROMANTIC CLASSICAL MUSIC
SARA
Where are we going
with all this Michael.
I've fallen in love with you.
I didn't mean for it to happen,
It just did. What
about you Michael.
I know you've been married.
MICHAEL
Twice.
Care to try for three?
SARA (OS)
Daddy wants to meet you.
Why?
SARA (OS)
Because I've told him about you.
He's my father Michael.
He's very protective
of his little girl. Meeting you
would give him some comfort.
You'd want to protect me right?
It's time Michael. You can't
hide from him forever.
Buck up Bucko
SECURITY GUARD
Name?
MICHAEL
Michael Thornton.
SECURITY GUARD
You're on the list Mr. Thornton.
[OMINOUS MUSIC PULSES]
SARA
Michael, finally, hurry.
Daddy's waiting.
SARA
Daddy, [KISSING NOISE]
This is Michael.
SARA'S FATHER
So this is the bastard who
wants to steal my daughter?
SARA
Hey, don't intimidate him.
He's not like the others.
SARA
[KISSING NOISES] He likes you.
MAN #1
So you are a business man?
MICHAEL
I try.
MAN #2
We know all about
you Michael Thornton.
SARA'S FATHER
You didn't think I
would allow just anyone
to sleep with my daughter?
MAN #1
You have made money
and lost money.
That is the way of
business. Am I correct?
SARA'S FATHER
He is correct.
But we are in the business of
making money all the time.
MAN #1
That is why you are here.
MAN #2
We want to include you.
SARA'S FATHER
Any man that wants to be with my
daughter must give her
the lifestyle she deserves.
MAN #1
And our business together
will benefit your lifestyle.
MAN #2
Greatly.
MAN #1
You are a lucky man,
Michael Thornton.
A very lucky man.
SARA'S FATHER
Enjoy the rest of
the evening, Michael.
And be very good to my daughter.
Your life depends on it.
MAN #2
Michael. He make joke.
SARA'S FATHER
You may leave now, Michael.
SARA:
Daddy really likes you.
MICHAEL
How can you tell?
SARA
He's quick to judge.
He's really
quick to judge.
But he likes you.
MICHAEL
Is that a
good thing?
SARA
Yeah, that's
a good thing.
Maybe he'll even
get you involved
in some of
his business.
Daddy's really
good at business.
MICHAEL
So he tells me.
What's with
those accents?
SARA
Sometimes it's
better if people
don't know
you're Russian.
MICHAEL
I like your laugh.
SARA
Well, that's
good to know.
MICHAEL
In fact, I like
a lot about you.
SARA
You sound so shocked.
Oh, I am
shocked, Sara.
I am shocked.
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
EERIE BASS RUMBLES
[CRICKETS CHIRP]
MICHAEL
She bit off her own
finger to get to mine?
Out of sight, out of mind.
SCARY MUSIC
[SNARLING]
[GLASS BREAKING]
Groaning, grunting.
[SNARLING AND GROWLING]
MICHAEL
Ahhhh!!
MUSIC GRINDS TO A HAL [DOOR SHUTTING SOUND]
[GRUNTING]
[MOANING]
[PAINFUL BELLOWS]
[OOHS AND AHHS]
[MUFFLED PAINFUL SOUNDS]
Buck up, Bucko.
[PIERCING WAILING CRIES]
[CRYING CONTINUES]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
HAUNTING VIOLIN AND CELLO
SARA'S FATHER
You know everyone.
MAN #2
Make drink.
MAN #1
It is important to
us to have your loyalty.
Unquestioned loyalty.
SARA'S FATHER
You have a problem with that?
MAN #1
We have a new proposition
for you. For all of us.
It'll make you wealthy.
And the three of us wealthier.
MAN #2
But you...
...you are the unknown link.
We don't want you to be
the weakest link, Michael.
BODYGUARD:
Vodka.
MAN #2
Let me tell you story
about guy who sell his soul
to highest bidders.
SARA'S FATHER
That is you, Michael.
You're selling your soul to us.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[CRASHING AT THE DOOR]
MICHAEL
And this little piggy goes
into the champagne bucket
[SCARY GROWLING]
[CRICKETS CHIRP]
[HOWLING IN THE DISTANCE]
THUMPING BASS KICKS IN
[DOOR CREAKS]
[SNARLING AND GROWLING]
[SCREAMING]
[VIOLENT GROWLING]
[CRACK!]
[WOODEN BAT DROPS]
[WHEEZING]
[SNARLING]
[GRUNTING]
[LOUD SHRILL]
[SCREAMING]
PIANO MUSIC FADES UP
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
SARA'S FATHER (O.S.)
What is it, Michael?
You look like a man who
just lost his puppy.
MAN #1
It's an easy job.
You don't have a problem with
that. It'll make you rich.
MAN #2
They own a jewelry store.
MAN #1
They're from the old country.
MAN #2
There's a large safe in
the back of the store.
SARA'S FATHER
They don't believe in banks.
We have guy inside.
He show you safe.
MAN #1
You'll already
have the combination.
MAN #2
You will unlock safe.
SARA'S FATHER
Listen to me carefully, Michael.
I'm only going to say this once.
Inside the safe you will find
cash and a large envelope.
Do not look
inside the envelope.
Bring it back to us unopened.
MAN #1
You can keep the cash you find.
How much cash?
Ha! See, now we have interest.
MAN #1
Three mill, maybe five.
Keep the cash.
But the envelope...
The envelope...
...you bring back to us.
Now you are one of us, Michael.
ROCK GUITAR RIFFS
DEALER
Self protection, huh?
I understand that.
We all need protection today.
Am I right or am I right?
Now this baby...
this here is The
Terminator of all handguns.
It'll blow a hole so big in a
man, you gonna see Alaska, baby.
DEALER (O.S.)
And ain't nobody getting up
after you use that cannon.
Five hundred. And I will
throw in a box of pasta shells.
Have I seen you before?
You know, you got
the look of a killa'?
I don't mean that in a bad way.
You got the look of a
man who if he's pushed
just a little too far...
Yeah...you got the look
of a stone cold killa'.
MICHAEL
I think I made a big mistake.
Oh, baby...
the only mistake you're gonna
make is walking out that door.
There comes a time when
everyone, and I mean everyone,
wishes they had a gun.
MUSIC FADES OU [EERIE BASS BEGINS]
[STREET NOISE AND TRAFFIC]
MAN #1 (V.O.)
It's an easy job.
MAN #2 (V.O.)
They own a jewelry store.
SARA'S FATHER (V.O.)
They don't believe in banks.
MAN #1 (V.O.)
It'll make you rich.
MAN #2 (V.O.)
We have guy inside.
He show you safe.
MAN #1 (V.O.)
You can keep the cash you find.
Three mill, maybe five.
SARA'S FATHER
Now you are one of us, Michael.
JERRY
So who died and left you king?
MICHAEL
Nice, huh?
JERRY
Better than nice.
This is fantastic!
How can we afford it?
Should I ask how?
I made a deal
with Sara's father.
JERRY
I see. What kind of deal?
Relax, Jerry.
No strings attached.
The important thing is that the
company is once again healthy.
Well Mike, I don't want to rain
on your parade but there are
good Russians and
there are bad Russians.
which one is he?
Maybe I don't want to know.
Just don't let him...
Ha ha ha! Wow!
This is a great view.
Maybe I should learn to
speak Russian
so I can properly thank him.
Them.
Them?
Oh, it's a them now.
What happened to her father?
He has partners, Jerry.
Mm..hm...Russian partners?
Don't get me wrong. Good
Russians make good partners.
But bad Russians...
Bad Russians will leave us at
the bottom of the harbor.
What are you worried about?
You know how to swim.
Not with a hundred pound
weight cemented to my feet.
Then let's hope it
doesn't come to that.
Oh yeah, let's hope...
Well, maybe, just maybe,
this will all be worth it.
Hey...
I'm gonna need
a new wardrobe.
Yes you are, Jerry.
Yes you are.
JERRY
Ha ha! Excellent.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[CAR ENGINE]
[TIRES ON GRAVEL]
[ENGINE OFF]
[CAR ALARM LOCK]
[GROWLING NEARBY]
SCARY ABRUPT MUSIC
[SCREAMING AND SNARLING]
[WHIMPER]
[LOUD ROAR]
[MAN SCREAMING]
INTENSE FAST MUSIC
[HEAVY GROWLING]
[MONSTER NOISES]
MUSIC ABRUPTLY STOPS
[LOUDER, LARGER
MONSTER NOISES]
[MOANS]
MICHAEL
Jerry!
What are you doing?
It's your fiance.
Jerry!
[LOUD ROAR IN THE DISTANCE]
[ANOTHER LOUD ROAR]
[SNARLING]
[SNARLING CONTINUES]
[BANGING AT DOOR]
[PHONE DIAL TONE]
OPERATOR (O.S.)
9-1-1, please state the
nature of your emergency.
MICHAEL
My fiance, she's...
OPERATOR
Please state your emergency.
MICHAEL
She's--she has
rabies or something
OPERATOR
Sir, please state
your emergency.
MICHAEL
She's trying to kill me.
OPERATOR
Who is trying to kill you, sir?
MICHAEL
My fiance!
OPERATOR
In what way is she
trying to kill you, sir?
[GROWLING AT DOOR]
She's trying to
bite me to death.
OPERATOR
Sir, we have had an overload
of prank calls tonight.
Calling 911 as
a joke is a crime.
It is a felony.
MICHAEL
I have two fingers and my big
toe in the freezer
to prove to you
this is no damn joke!
OPERATOR
What was that?
MICHAEL
She's trying to get in.
OPERATOR
Where are you now?
I'm locked in the bathroom.
OPERATOR
Sir, listen to me...
We have been inundated
tonight with strange calls.
But I will have a patrol car
to you as soon as possible.
OPERATOR
What is your address?
33430 Rustic Canyon Drive
OPERATOR
Do not open that door
until the police arrive.
Do you understand?
Do you understand?!
MICHAEL
I'm not an idiot!
[GROWLING FADES]
INTENSE MUSIC RISES
DISPATCH (O.S.)
1 Adam 4, 1 Adam 4 do you copy?
MELLOW CARIBBEAN MUSIC
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, this is
Dispatch. Do you copy?
OFFICER #2
Damn. Is she trying to
kill my buzz? Really?
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, this is
Dispatch. Do you copy?
OFFICER #1
Better answer her.
She'll never leave us alone.
[COUGHING]
OFFICER #2
Uh...10-4 Dispatch.
We copy. Loud and clear.
DISPATCH
Be advised, we have a
domestic disturbance at
33430 Rustic Canyon Road.
No, dispatch.
Contact Ben.
That's his patrol.
DISPATCH
Don't think we
haven't been trying.
Ben hasn't answered
and has not called in.
He's probably
sleeping one off.
OFFICER #1
Again?
OFFICER #2
Uh, 10-4 Dispatch.
We are on our way.
DISPATCH
Please be advised...
Vic says his fiance is
trying to bite him to death.
He's locked himself
in the bathroom.
Ha ha!
Say it again?
DISPATCH
Vic says his fiance is
trying to bite him to death.
He's locked himself
in the bathroom.
He says she's bitten off
two of his fingers and a toe.
10-4 Dispatch.
We'll muzzle
her if needed.
Over and out.
That must be
one angry fiance.
Now...
what would you do...
if your fiance no less...
bit off your toe?
You know what I'd do.
Exactly.
Let's not hurry this.
If this guy can't take
care of his woman...
Exactly.
I say we fire
up one more.
It'll give us better
perspective
of the overall situation
when we get there.
Exactly.
OFFICER #1
Besides, he's locked
himself in the bathroom.
[LAUGHTER ECHOES INTO THE NIGHT]
SARA'S FATHER (V.O.)
In the old country...
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
...we'd cut off
your hands and feet
and leave you in
the woods with the wolves.
That way you'd still be
alive when they devoured you.
That's the old way.
MAN #2
Today, we have law to
take care of pound of flesh.
MAN #1
Most of the time.
SARA'S FATHER
Yes. Most of the time.
MAN #2
But...
Even in this country
we know how to make you pay.
SARA'S FATHER
You disappointed us, Michael.
You invested our money
without including us.
MICHAEL
Your money?
Of course.
MAN #1
Who's money
did you think it was?
You said, "keep the cash".
MAN #1
Yes.
But it is not your cash.
MAN #2
We could not explain money,
so you were our bank, Michael.
But make no mistake...
It's our cash.
You truly didn't think
the money was yours?
Sometimes in this country
you people have more
balls than brains.
Which brings us
back to our problem.
We want our money.
MICHAEL
There is no actual money.
As you said,
the money's invested.
You invested our
money without including us.
You said, "keep the cash"!
Don't play tough guy
with us, Michael.
Maybe you think
you are tough guy
and we are dumb immigrants.
One week. We want our money.
One week, Michael. No more.
Or you will wake up and find
your big balls in your mouth.
[ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC FADES UP]
[KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK]
DEALER
Well, welcome back Kotter.
You know, I always
thought I'd see you again.
You had that look.
MICHAEL
What look?
The look of a killa'.
Hungry for action.
MICHAEL
Or maybe just desperate.
DEALER
No, not you.
DEALER
I live all day long with
desperate people and believe me
they don't look like you.
I want the cannon.
And I'll take a suppressor.
Ha!
We call it a silencer, killa.
You going balls deep, huh?
Now, are you the hunter?
or the hunted?
Does it matter?
No, not really.
But I wouldn't want
you coming after me.
Especially with that monster.
I don't use 'em,
I just sell 'em.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
What's wrong with
this picture, Michael?
[A CHILD'S MUSIC BOX TUNE PLAYS]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[MUSIC BOX TUNE CONTINUES]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[GROWLING]
Fake?
Who puts fake guns in a cabin?!
[SNARLING]
MICHAEL
Ahhhhh!!!
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, do you copy?
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, do you copy?
Maybe we should get moving.
Yeah. Yeah.
We better get moving.
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, do you copy?!
[COUGHING]
We copy, dispatch.
DISPATCH
You are not going to believe
this but we are issuing a
county wide emergency
alert within the hour.
OFFICER #2
What gives?
DISPATCH
Need to know basis.
We'll get briefed after all
cars return to Headquarters.
What? We're being recalled?
DISPATCH
That's a big 10-4.
You are to drop everything
and return to HQ immediately.
Do you copy?
10-4. Copy that.
Now, what is up with that?
Beats the hell out of me.
But the question is...
Do we still go
up to Rustic Canyon?
Well, if we gun it...
I mean, if we really gun it...
We're only about
ten minutes away.
And I, for one...
want to see that killer fiance.
I want to see
the ball-less wonder.
[LAUGHING]
[COUGHING]
I say we go for it.
I'm with you!
Well then, let's do it!
[ENGINE REVS]
[SIREN WAILS]
[WHIMPERING]
[CRYING]
I'll do the heavy lifting.
You do the cleanup.
REGAL SYMPHONIC MUSIC PLAYS
BODYGUARD (O.S.)
Mr. Thornton,
you're not on the list
MICHAEL
What about now?
Am I on the list now?
[GUNSHOT]
[GUNSHOT MUFFLED]
[TWO GUNSHOTS]
[GUNSHOT]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
Face it, Michael.
She's never coming back to you.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
And why didn't she
break through the windows?
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
Because she can't
stand her own reflection.
So what's a guy
like you gonna do?
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
I'm gonna kill that bitch.
Oh yeah.
[CRASH SOUNDS]
Fiance my ass.
[SNARLING]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC BUILDS]
[STRUGGLING NOISES]
[MONSTER SHRIEKS]
[BANGING AND GRUNTING]
SARA
Michael?
[SPLATTER]
TRIUMPHANT STRINGS SLOWLY RISE
SOMBER PIANO JOINS IN
Out of sight, out of mind.
FRANTIC ORCHESTRA PLAYS
[LOUD THUMP]
[TIRES SCREECH]
MICHAEL
Buck up, Bucko.
EERIE MUSIC BEGINS TO SWELL
[LOUD ROAR]
[SNARLING NOISES]
[DEEP GUTTURAL BREATHING]
STRONG TRIBAL DRUMS BUILD
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS] [STATIC]
DJ1 (ON RADIO)
Well, well, well.
What a weekend!
DJ2 (ON RADIO)
Wild and crazy weekend!
DJ1
Good news. Bad news.
DJ2
Please tell us.
DJ1
Good news is they cancelled
the county wide emergency.
Bad news is they have
dozens of people still missing.
People apparently just went
crack crazy this weekend!
DJ2
That is bad news. And..?
DJ1
And what?
DJ2
And what about
the Bigfoot rumor?
DJ1
Oh! So you heard?
DJ2
It's all anyone
is talking about.
DJ1
For those of you who were living
under a rock or in a cave this
weekend, the rumor is...
They found Bigfoot!
DJ2
Please go on.
DJ1
The rumor is not only that they
found Bigfoot but they found
him dead in the middle of the
road with a tire iron sticking
through his chest.
DJ2
That's exactly what I'm hearing.
They say the body measured
nine to ten feet tall!
DJ1
But the authorities aren't
talking. They will neither
confirm nor deny!
DJ2
Obviously they will be housed
with Area 51 and all the little
green aliens.
DJ1
Ha ha! You are correct, sir!
DJ2
I am indeed.
DJ1
Any other local news of
interest?
DJ2
Local doctors were able to
successfully re-attach two
fingers, a thumb, and a big toe
to a man who must have thrown
himself in front of a lawn
mower.
DJ1
You know, some guys will do
anything to get out of taking
out the trash.
Wow! A big toe!
Amazing what science can do.
DJ2
Amazing, amazing, amazing it is.
DJ1
That's one lucky fellow.
DJ2
Yes he is, he is indeed.
DJ1
Now to warm up our night...
here's some summer music.
ROCK AND ROLL
PHIL
You can imagine how
skeptical people are right now.
Official word to be
released is that the
county water supply
was contaminated.
With LSD.
MICHAEL (VOICE ALTERED)
Do you think I
did this to myself?
PHIL
Well, stranger things have
happened to people under
the influence of hallucinogens.
But I digress --
The only reason we agreed to
this interview is you maintain
you have proof of
what you say happened...
I mean...
Even you have to admit your
story is fanciful and...
quite difficult to believe.
MICHAEL
Yes.
I find it quite
difficult to believe.
But you say you have proof.
We need to see it, Michael.
MICHAEL
When my Fiance...
She bit me.
She bit me many many times.
It was inevitable that her
blood would mix with mine.
I can feel the changes.
That's all well and good but
we need to see actual proof!
Oh, I'm going
to show you proof.
I'm going to show you all
the proof you will ever...
...need.
CHEERY ISLAND MUSIC
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRUMS
[INFLATING SOUND]
[CARTOONY HEAD SHAKE NOISE]
[BOING BOING]
[RUMBLING AND STOMPING]
[BOING BOING BOING]
[CHOMP!]
[CHEWING NOISES]
[SWALLOW AND SIGH]
[LOUD BELCH]
ROCK AND ROLL
MUSIC FADES
[SIREN WAILS]
SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC
[SNARLING]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC SWELLS
[THUNDEROUS STOMP]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
LOW BASS RUMBLES
EPIC INTRO MUSIC
PRESSMAN 2
Did you get it? Did
you get it on camera?
PRESSMAN 1
No.
PRESSMAN 2
Do you believe?
PRESSMAN 1
I believe...I believe
it was a man in a monkey suit.
There's no such thing as Bigfoot
and there's no such thing as
Zombies, but that? That was no
man in a monkey suit!
[GROWLING NOISES]
MUSIC ESCALATES
[GROWLING NOISES]
CALM CLASSICAL MUSIC
MICHAEL
Now before you get your hopes
up, allow me to empty my cup.
I am not a superhero.
I am not a superstar.
I'm the guy you ask to help you
move. I'm the guy you meet at
your local bar. And I am no
boyscout, all dressed up for
show and go, oh no. In my little
head my Grandma's warning
echoes from long ago. Michael,
remember: you reap what you sow.
DEBERA
Mr. Thornton, I'm leaving now...
I have tickets to the theater.
Michael?
Go ahead, have a good night.
And Michael? I realize this may
not be convenient but
I'd like to ask for a raise.
DEBERA
Before you say anything,
I'm very proficient with
my duties and the clients
like me very much.
MICHAEL
Little people...
DEBERA
You mean like- what, children?
Yes, children. And I'm told,
dogs like me very much.
You don't see
me asking for a raise.
I hear in Europe you get a raise
the very first day you start
a job.
Now why doesn't that
surprise me?
What kind of raise
are we talking?
I don't know, nothing grand or
obnoxious. Just something that
says you appreciate me and my
efforts and my many, many
talents.
Can't I just say I do appreciate
you and be done with it?
No, it doesn't work that way,
Michael - You should know that.
Besides, I thought you said you
were in a good mood today.
Good moods. Yeah, I am in a good
mood. Go ahead, give yourself
a raise and I'll sign it
on Monday morning.
Well, and now you can now count
me among the many dogs and
children that like you. And our
dear dear Mother would be
very pleased with your
generosity.
Enjoy your show. Sis.
Have a pleasant weekend,
Mr. Thornton.
CLASSICAL MUSIC GROWS LOUDER
DJ1 (ON RADIO)
Hey Bumble, it's the First day
of summer. Can you believe it?
DJ2 (ON RADIO)
I can believe it.
Longest day of the year.
DJ1(ON RADIO)
And a beautiful day it is.
DJ2
And already the crazies are out.
[WHISTLE SOUND EFFECT]
DJ1
You mean my ex-wife's
back in town?
[CROWD LAUGHTER AND
CLAPPING]
Please explain.
DJ2
You haven't heard
about the sightings?
DJ1
Go on.
DJ2
It seems Bigfoot is baacckk!
[GROWLING SOUND EFFECT]
DJ1
You don't say?
DJ2
I do say. It seems Sasquatch is
alive and well. Multiple
sightings in the last three
days. Although some say it
looked like an escaped
ape or a gorilla.
DJ1
Is there a difference?
DJ2
Ah- beats me but one man says
his two dogs are missing.
DJ1
And he thinks Bigfoot did
it? What kind of dogs?
DJ2
Large ones, German
Shepherds. They were outside
barking up a storm last
night. When one of them
yelped - he went outside.
No dogs, Nein!
Not even a trace of the dogs.
DJ1
Yeah, well it's been a long
winter. Perhaps he ate his dogs.
DJ2
Oh-
DJ1
Hey if you see two large German
Shepherd dogs goose-stepping it
through the woods give us a
call. But if you see Bigfoot...
BOTH DJS
Runnnn!!!
DJ1
And now back to some
summer music.
[DOOR BELL RINGING]
PHIL
Hello!
LI
Hi, uh- welcome to my home
PHIL
Oh this is quite lovely.
LI
Uh, where would you uh- like to
conduct the interview? I thought
maybe the- the living room
would be most suitable.
PHIL
Oh this is just delightful.
What if we have her seated in
front of the fireplace?
Hello this is Phil Philbin, and
I have the remarkable
opportunity of being in the
lovely home of famed author,
Li Wei. Ms. Wei has agreed to
tell us her extraordinary
happenstance on camera
in this exclusive interview.
Li could you tell us your
experience exactly
as it unfolded.
Um- well we were uh- on our
usual thursday afternoon hike,
and in no time we were very
much alone in the wilderness.
There was a low growl from the
growth in front of me, and I-
I know it was not from a small
animal and I was- I was frozen
in my spot and then it appeared.
[HEAVY BREATHING AND
GROWLING NOISES]
and I just... I came to the
ravine, and I didn't know where
to go. I was freefalling, just
50 feet straight down, and I
don't know if I jumped or the
creature shoved me, but I was...
I blacked out and-
I- when I came to I was in a
creek and the smell was gone.
so I surmised that the
creature had also vanished.
Now was this when,
this happened?
Yes, this- this is what I
got for my efforts.
Well it- it could've
been much worse.
Yes, I could have died.
And then?
And that's when I called you.
What did you say?
I- I said, beware the
woods. Be- beware the woods.
EERIE DRONING MUSIC
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Are you at the cabin?
MICHAEL
I am.
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Is she on her way?
MICHAEL
She is.
JERRY (OS)
Are you still going
through with it?
MICHAEL (ON PHONE)
Look Jerry...
After Jessica died I thought
about her every single day.
And I'll be the first to admit
my second marriage was a
huge mistake... but
Sara...Sara's different.
I think I'm very much in love.
JERRY
And you're not too
proud to admint it.
Third time's the charm huh?
MICHAEL (ON PHONE)
You said it.
JERRY
Do you have a ring?
MICHAEL (ON PHONE)
Of course.
I'll pop the question tonight.
JERRY
And she'll say yes.
Are you on your way to another
happy hour at Rick's bar?
JERRY
No, I'm on my way to the cabin,
Your cabin. I've got some docs
you have to sign off on.
They have to be delivered
tomorrow morning, it's very,
very important to us.
MICHAEL
I thought we were
fine. After last week?
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Bad news good news.
They started seizing our assets
but stopped abruptly. I moved
all that I could without
waving a red flag to the IRS
to come and arrest us.
How bad is it?
JERRY
You mean how bad was it. On a
scale of 1-10 it was a 10+.
We're lucky the Russian's
didn't bury us at the bottom
of Castaic- Uh- Sorry, um- I
should'nt've said that.
Look with a little maneuvering
and some timing, we'll survive
this and be better than ever.
That's good to hear.
JERRY (ON PHONE)
[LAUGHING] I don't know
how you managed it. You
must be the luckiest guy I know.
Russians usually don't give up.
Cut off the head.
What's that?
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Mike-
Yeah?
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Well I hate to ask but are
they uh- still looking for him?
No they think he doesn't
want to be found.
Ooh and we certainly don't
want him to be found.
Not on the phone Jerry.
Well how's uh-
how's Sara doing?
She thinks he's
gone into hiding.
Oh that's good, that's good.
See time heals all wounds.
When will you be here?
Well, traffic's a bitch.
Probably two or three hours.
Sara?
Within the hour.
JERRY (ON PHONE)
Well-
say hello for me until
I can say it myself.
I'll do that.
Oh and Mike- Congratulations.
Thanks.
[PHONE BEEPS]
CHASE MUSIC BEGINS
AND ESCALATES
[GROWLING; THEN SCREAMS]
SARA (ON PHONE)
Michael?
MICHAEL
I'm here.
SARA (ON PHONE)
Hey, I just wanted to let
you know I'm going to be
a little late. Traffic sucks.
MICHAEL
So I've heard.
SARA (ON PHONE)
I can't wait to see you.
Are you okay?
If I lost- If I lost everything
I'd love you even more.
SARA (ON PHONE)
Hey what's happening?
Nothing to worry about. Jerry
says we have it under control.
I just want you to know
that no matter what,
I will always love you. It
doesn' t matter what happens.
I'll see you soon Michael.
MICHAEL
See you soon.
[PHONE BEEPS]
PHIL
You are one of the World's
Authorities on these creatures?
PROFESSOR
Well I am the world's foremost
authority on the cryptid hominid
or gigantophithecus canadensis
uh- or in lay terms;
The Sasquatch and it's more
guttural cousin; Bigfoot-
And we also must include the
Yeti in any discussions of
scientific merit - And I am
slightly taken aback at the
robust renewed interest in
these wonderful creatures.
Lovely, lovely...And you say you
can imitate their sounds?
Oh sounds? Oh- Of course. Uh-
and if I may say so, I am an
expert in all three.
Oh- Could you give us an actual
demonstration if needed?
Demonstration? Oh, I'm
very flattered that you've
asked. Um- [CLEARS THROAT] I
will first do the Yeti.
[MAKES YETI HOWL NOISES]
And now the Sasquatch.
[MAKES SASQUATCH BARKING NOISE]
And now the 'piece de
resistance', the Bigfoot.
[MAKES BIGFOOT GROWLING NOISES]
Have you- Have you ever actually
seen one of these creatures?
Oh- um- alas no. Uh- never.
But I do believe with my
whole heart, that I will one day
walk hand in hand with them.
In my next lifetime.
I'm sure the feeling is mutual.
JASON (OS)
I'm just saying, any animal
that is teased long enough
will attack you.
JAKE (OS)
What about a shark, a shark is
going to attack you whether
you tease it or not.
JASON (OS)
I'm not talking about a shark,
I'm talking about a land animal.
JILL
Is a shark considered to be an
animal? I know it's a fish
but is it an animal?
JASON
I think so.
JAKE
Yeah. I think so too.
JASON
So what's the difference
between a Yeti,
a Sasquatch, and Bigfoot?
JAKE
Alright so a Yeti is like the
abominable snow man. He's all
white and he lives in the snow.
JASON
Agreed.
JILL
A Sasquatch makes its'
home in the Redwoods.
JASON
Also agreed.
JAKE
But Bigfoot...
JILL
Bigfoot can live anywhere.
JASON
Give the lady a prize.
JILL
Why are we here again?
JAKE
Two hundred dollars a
pound for morel mushrooms.
JILL
And where are these fungi?
JASON
There's a fungus among us...
JAKE
It should be just over this way.
JILL
Oh my God. What is that?
EERIE PIANO MUSIC ESCALATES
JILL
Well is it human or animal?
JAKE
I guess now we know
why they call it Bigfoot.
ROMANTIC PIANO MUSIC
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
SARA
Good morning. Coffee?
Sorry I'm not a stalker I just
see you in this coffee shop
all the time and I wanted
to say hi. I'm Sara.
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
ROMANTIC PIANO MUSIC
MICHAEL
To you whenever you arrive.
DEEP EERIE MUSIC BEGINS
[ GROWLING NOISES]
SARA
Michael?
[GROWLING]
[SARA SCREAMS
AS RECORD SCRATHCES]
DANCE MUSIC BEGINS
SLOW ROMANTIC TRUMPET MUSIC
MICHAEL
Cheers.
[KNOCKING AT DOOR]
Well it's about time.
What happened?
Why?
[GROWLING NOISES]
MUSIC EXCALATES
MICHAEL
Sara?
SARA
Michael...
[AGONIZING GROWL SCREAMS
EERIE MUSIC
MICHAEL
Sara!
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
SARA
What nationality are you?
MICHAEL
I'm a purebred mutt.
[SARA LAUGHS]
I'm Russian. Purebred Russian
Where's your accent?
My father inssisted that I go to
only the best schools, and
that meant you know my accent
was the first thing to go.
I think you might like my dad. I
think he might like you too.
You guys are both... Well I
mean you- you heard the rumors.
Guys like me don't get here
without doing things-
a bit differently.
My mom used to say- A man
can never truly find himself
until he is reduced
to his most basic self.
And what does that mean?
I don't know but it seemed like
the appropriate time to say it.
I want you to meet my family.
That's a big step isn't it.
If you're scared its a big step.
If you're a big strong man I
think you can handle it.
Are you a big
strong man Michael.
I have my moments.
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
[GROWLING NOISES]
[FIGHT SOUNDS]
Sara!
MUSIC SWELLS TO A HAL [PHONE RINGING]
MICHAEL (RECORDING)
Hi, this is Michael. With any
luck I'm out having a
great time. Leave your sunny
message after the tone.
[VOICEMAIL TONE]
DEBERA
Michael, it's your sis. I
realize that you're in the
throes of impending marital
bliss, but I just wanted to call
and wish you every happiness.
I'm certain that Sara will
give you everything that you
deserve. And Michael...
Even if there's a couple of
bumps along the road,
I have no doubt that you
two can smooth it over.
Well, I guess that's it for now
dear brother. I love you. Ta ta.
VIOLIN MUSIC ESCALATES
ETHEREAL CHIMES
SARA (OS)
I'm getting dizzy Michael.
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
Will you catch me if I fall?
Because I'm falling Michael.
I'm falling for you!
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
Sara!
EERIE SYNTH MUSIC
Sara!
GUY (OS)
You can survive
days without food.
But you cannot survive
without water.
If you wouldn't have forgotten
the water we would have
no problems right now.
GIRL
No problems? You don't even know
where we are. Who doesn't
bring a map or a cell phone?
GUY
Why would I want some
kind of electronic device
out here amongst all
this natural beauty?
It's the antithesis of why
we came out here.
GIRL
And I'm just realizing how
truly clueless you really are.
First rule of hiking, know where
you are at all times.
GUY
Well where's your cell phone?
GIRL
In the car which we
can't find because of you.
Why did I even agree to
this? I don't like hiking.
GUY
Hiking is fine as long as you
remember the water.
GIRL
You're an idiot.
GUY
You know what, name calling is
going to do nothing to help us.
GIRL
Idiot.
Alright alright, I'll make you a
deal. If you get us out of here,
I'll stop calling you names.
GUY [LAUGHING]
I highly doubt that- but sure.
You've got yourself a deal.
Mind if we keep moving?
GUY
Look lights.
GIRL
Is that a cabin?
GUY [LAUGHING]
Yeah I think it is. I can
taste the water from here.
GIRL
I take it back. No deal.
You really are an idiot.
What is that awful smell?
GUY
It's got to be a
dead animal around here.
GIRL
I think I'm going to be sick.
[GROWLING NOISES]
EERIE MUSIC
GIRL
What is that?
GIRL
What is that?
[BIGFOOT GROWL]
GIRL
Help me.
Help me!
[GROWLING AND GIRL SCREAMING]
[MICHAEL WHIMPERING]
[MICHAEL WHIMPERING]
[FLASH BACK SOUND EFFECTS]
ROMANTIC CLASSICAL MUSIC
SARA
Where are we going
with all this Michael.
I've fallen in love with you.
I didn't mean for it to happen,
It just did. What
about you Michael.
I know you've been married.
MICHAEL
Twice.
Care to try for three?
SARA (OS)
Daddy wants to meet you.
Why?
SARA (OS)
Because I've told him about you.
He's my father Michael.
He's very protective
of his little girl. Meeting you
would give him some comfort.
You'd want to protect me right?
It's time Michael. You can't
hide from him forever.
Buck up Bucko
SECURITY GUARD
Name?
MICHAEL
Michael Thornton.
SECURITY GUARD
You're on the list Mr. Thornton.
[OMINOUS MUSIC PULSES]
SARA
Michael, finally, hurry.
Daddy's waiting.
SARA
Daddy, [KISSING NOISE]
This is Michael.
SARA'S FATHER
So this is the bastard who
wants to steal my daughter?
SARA
Hey, don't intimidate him.
He's not like the others.
SARA
[KISSING NOISES] He likes you.
MAN #1
So you are a business man?
MICHAEL
I try.
MAN #2
We know all about
you Michael Thornton.
SARA'S FATHER
You didn't think I
would allow just anyone
to sleep with my daughter?
MAN #1
You have made money
and lost money.
That is the way of
business. Am I correct?
SARA'S FATHER
He is correct.
But we are in the business of
making money all the time.
MAN #1
That is why you are here.
MAN #2
We want to include you.
SARA'S FATHER
Any man that wants to be with my
daughter must give her
the lifestyle she deserves.
MAN #1
And our business together
will benefit your lifestyle.
MAN #2
Greatly.
MAN #1
You are a lucky man,
Michael Thornton.
A very lucky man.
SARA'S FATHER
Enjoy the rest of
the evening, Michael.
And be very good to my daughter.
Your life depends on it.
MAN #2
Michael. He make joke.
SARA'S FATHER
You may leave now, Michael.
SARA:
Daddy really likes you.
MICHAEL
How can you tell?
SARA
He's quick to judge.
He's really
quick to judge.
But he likes you.
MICHAEL
Is that a
good thing?
SARA
Yeah, that's
a good thing.
Maybe he'll even
get you involved
in some of
his business.
Daddy's really
good at business.
MICHAEL
So he tells me.
What's with
those accents?
SARA
Sometimes it's
better if people
don't know
you're Russian.
MICHAEL
I like your laugh.
SARA
Well, that's
good to know.
MICHAEL
In fact, I like
a lot about you.
SARA
You sound so shocked.
Oh, I am
shocked, Sara.
I am shocked.
[FLASH BACK NOISES]
EERIE BASS RUMBLES
[CRICKETS CHIRP]
MICHAEL
She bit off her own
finger to get to mine?
Out of sight, out of mind.
SCARY MUSIC
[SNARLING]
[GLASS BREAKING]
Groaning, grunting.
[SNARLING AND GROWLING]
MICHAEL
Ahhhh!!
MUSIC GRINDS TO A HAL [DOOR SHUTTING SOUND]
[GRUNTING]
[MOANING]
[PAINFUL BELLOWS]
[OOHS AND AHHS]
[MUFFLED PAINFUL SOUNDS]
Buck up, Bucko.
[PIERCING WAILING CRIES]
[CRYING CONTINUES]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
HAUNTING VIOLIN AND CELLO
SARA'S FATHER
You know everyone.
MAN #2
Make drink.
MAN #1
It is important to
us to have your loyalty.
Unquestioned loyalty.
SARA'S FATHER
You have a problem with that?
MAN #1
We have a new proposition
for you. For all of us.
It'll make you wealthy.
And the three of us wealthier.
MAN #2
But you...
...you are the unknown link.
We don't want you to be
the weakest link, Michael.
BODYGUARD:
Vodka.
MAN #2
Let me tell you story
about guy who sell his soul
to highest bidders.
SARA'S FATHER
That is you, Michael.
You're selling your soul to us.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[CRASHING AT THE DOOR]
MICHAEL
And this little piggy goes
into the champagne bucket
[SCARY GROWLING]
[CRICKETS CHIRP]
[HOWLING IN THE DISTANCE]
THUMPING BASS KICKS IN
[DOOR CREAKS]
[SNARLING AND GROWLING]
[SCREAMING]
[VIOLENT GROWLING]
[CRACK!]
[WOODEN BAT DROPS]
[WHEEZING]
[SNARLING]
[GRUNTING]
[LOUD SHRILL]
[SCREAMING]
PIANO MUSIC FADES UP
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
SARA'S FATHER (O.S.)
What is it, Michael?
You look like a man who
just lost his puppy.
MAN #1
It's an easy job.
You don't have a problem with
that. It'll make you rich.
MAN #2
They own a jewelry store.
MAN #1
They're from the old country.
MAN #2
There's a large safe in
the back of the store.
SARA'S FATHER
They don't believe in banks.
We have guy inside.
He show you safe.
MAN #1
You'll already
have the combination.
MAN #2
You will unlock safe.
SARA'S FATHER
Listen to me carefully, Michael.
I'm only going to say this once.
Inside the safe you will find
cash and a large envelope.
Do not look
inside the envelope.
Bring it back to us unopened.
MAN #1
You can keep the cash you find.
How much cash?
Ha! See, now we have interest.
MAN #1
Three mill, maybe five.
Keep the cash.
But the envelope...
The envelope...
...you bring back to us.
Now you are one of us, Michael.
ROCK GUITAR RIFFS
DEALER
Self protection, huh?
I understand that.
We all need protection today.
Am I right or am I right?
Now this baby...
this here is The
Terminator of all handguns.
It'll blow a hole so big in a
man, you gonna see Alaska, baby.
DEALER (O.S.)
And ain't nobody getting up
after you use that cannon.
Five hundred. And I will
throw in a box of pasta shells.
Have I seen you before?
You know, you got
the look of a killa'?
I don't mean that in a bad way.
You got the look of a
man who if he's pushed
just a little too far...
Yeah...you got the look
of a stone cold killa'.
MICHAEL
I think I made a big mistake.
Oh, baby...
the only mistake you're gonna
make is walking out that door.
There comes a time when
everyone, and I mean everyone,
wishes they had a gun.
MUSIC FADES OU [EERIE BASS BEGINS]
[STREET NOISE AND TRAFFIC]
MAN #1 (V.O.)
It's an easy job.
MAN #2 (V.O.)
They own a jewelry store.
SARA'S FATHER (V.O.)
They don't believe in banks.
MAN #1 (V.O.)
It'll make you rich.
MAN #2 (V.O.)
We have guy inside.
He show you safe.
MAN #1 (V.O.)
You can keep the cash you find.
Three mill, maybe five.
SARA'S FATHER
Now you are one of us, Michael.
JERRY
So who died and left you king?
MICHAEL
Nice, huh?
JERRY
Better than nice.
This is fantastic!
How can we afford it?
Should I ask how?
I made a deal
with Sara's father.
JERRY
I see. What kind of deal?
Relax, Jerry.
No strings attached.
The important thing is that the
company is once again healthy.
Well Mike, I don't want to rain
on your parade but there are
good Russians and
there are bad Russians.
which one is he?
Maybe I don't want to know.
Just don't let him...
Ha ha ha! Wow!
This is a great view.
Maybe I should learn to
speak Russian
so I can properly thank him.
Them.
Them?
Oh, it's a them now.
What happened to her father?
He has partners, Jerry.
Mm..hm...Russian partners?
Don't get me wrong. Good
Russians make good partners.
But bad Russians...
Bad Russians will leave us at
the bottom of the harbor.
What are you worried about?
You know how to swim.
Not with a hundred pound
weight cemented to my feet.
Then let's hope it
doesn't come to that.
Oh yeah, let's hope...
Well, maybe, just maybe,
this will all be worth it.
Hey...
I'm gonna need
a new wardrobe.
Yes you are, Jerry.
Yes you are.
JERRY
Ha ha! Excellent.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[CAR ENGINE]
[TIRES ON GRAVEL]
[ENGINE OFF]
[CAR ALARM LOCK]
[GROWLING NEARBY]
SCARY ABRUPT MUSIC
[SCREAMING AND SNARLING]
[WHIMPER]
[LOUD ROAR]
[MAN SCREAMING]
INTENSE FAST MUSIC
[HEAVY GROWLING]
[MONSTER NOISES]
MUSIC ABRUPTLY STOPS
[LOUDER, LARGER
MONSTER NOISES]
[MOANS]
MICHAEL
Jerry!
What are you doing?
It's your fiance.
Jerry!
[LOUD ROAR IN THE DISTANCE]
[ANOTHER LOUD ROAR]
[SNARLING]
[SNARLING CONTINUES]
[BANGING AT DOOR]
[PHONE DIAL TONE]
OPERATOR (O.S.)
9-1-1, please state the
nature of your emergency.
MICHAEL
My fiance, she's...
OPERATOR
Please state your emergency.
MICHAEL
She's--she has
rabies or something
OPERATOR
Sir, please state
your emergency.
MICHAEL
She's trying to kill me.
OPERATOR
Who is trying to kill you, sir?
MICHAEL
My fiance!
OPERATOR
In what way is she
trying to kill you, sir?
[GROWLING AT DOOR]
She's trying to
bite me to death.
OPERATOR
Sir, we have had an overload
of prank calls tonight.
Calling 911 as
a joke is a crime.
It is a felony.
MICHAEL
I have two fingers and my big
toe in the freezer
to prove to you
this is no damn joke!
OPERATOR
What was that?
MICHAEL
She's trying to get in.
OPERATOR
Where are you now?
I'm locked in the bathroom.
OPERATOR
Sir, listen to me...
We have been inundated
tonight with strange calls.
But I will have a patrol car
to you as soon as possible.
OPERATOR
What is your address?
33430 Rustic Canyon Drive
OPERATOR
Do not open that door
until the police arrive.
Do you understand?
Do you understand?!
MICHAEL
I'm not an idiot!
[GROWLING FADES]
INTENSE MUSIC RISES
DISPATCH (O.S.)
1 Adam 4, 1 Adam 4 do you copy?
MELLOW CARIBBEAN MUSIC
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, this is
Dispatch. Do you copy?
OFFICER #2
Damn. Is she trying to
kill my buzz? Really?
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, this is
Dispatch. Do you copy?
OFFICER #1
Better answer her.
She'll never leave us alone.
[COUGHING]
OFFICER #2
Uh...10-4 Dispatch.
We copy. Loud and clear.
DISPATCH
Be advised, we have a
domestic disturbance at
33430 Rustic Canyon Road.
No, dispatch.
Contact Ben.
That's his patrol.
DISPATCH
Don't think we
haven't been trying.
Ben hasn't answered
and has not called in.
He's probably
sleeping one off.
OFFICER #1
Again?
OFFICER #2
Uh, 10-4 Dispatch.
We are on our way.
DISPATCH
Please be advised...
Vic says his fiance is
trying to bite him to death.
He's locked himself
in the bathroom.
Ha ha!
Say it again?
DISPATCH
Vic says his fiance is
trying to bite him to death.
He's locked himself
in the bathroom.
He says she's bitten off
two of his fingers and a toe.
10-4 Dispatch.
We'll muzzle
her if needed.
Over and out.
That must be
one angry fiance.
Now...
what would you do...
if your fiance no less...
bit off your toe?
You know what I'd do.
Exactly.
Let's not hurry this.
If this guy can't take
care of his woman...
Exactly.
I say we fire
up one more.
It'll give us better
perspective
of the overall situation
when we get there.
Exactly.
OFFICER #1
Besides, he's locked
himself in the bathroom.
[LAUGHTER ECHOES INTO THE NIGHT]
SARA'S FATHER (V.O.)
In the old country...
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
...we'd cut off
your hands and feet
and leave you in
the woods with the wolves.
That way you'd still be
alive when they devoured you.
That's the old way.
MAN #2
Today, we have law to
take care of pound of flesh.
MAN #1
Most of the time.
SARA'S FATHER
Yes. Most of the time.
MAN #2
But...
Even in this country
we know how to make you pay.
SARA'S FATHER
You disappointed us, Michael.
You invested our money
without including us.
MICHAEL
Your money?
Of course.
MAN #1
Who's money
did you think it was?
You said, "keep the cash".
MAN #1
Yes.
But it is not your cash.
MAN #2
We could not explain money,
so you were our bank, Michael.
But make no mistake...
It's our cash.
You truly didn't think
the money was yours?
Sometimes in this country
you people have more
balls than brains.
Which brings us
back to our problem.
We want our money.
MICHAEL
There is no actual money.
As you said,
the money's invested.
You invested our
money without including us.
You said, "keep the cash"!
Don't play tough guy
with us, Michael.
Maybe you think
you are tough guy
and we are dumb immigrants.
One week. We want our money.
One week, Michael. No more.
Or you will wake up and find
your big balls in your mouth.
[ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC FADES UP]
[KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK]
DEALER
Well, welcome back Kotter.
You know, I always
thought I'd see you again.
You had that look.
MICHAEL
What look?
The look of a killa'.
Hungry for action.
MICHAEL
Or maybe just desperate.
DEALER
No, not you.
DEALER
I live all day long with
desperate people and believe me
they don't look like you.
I want the cannon.
And I'll take a suppressor.
Ha!
We call it a silencer, killa.
You going balls deep, huh?
Now, are you the hunter?
or the hunted?
Does it matter?
No, not really.
But I wouldn't want
you coming after me.
Especially with that monster.
I don't use 'em,
I just sell 'em.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
What's wrong with
this picture, Michael?
[A CHILD'S MUSIC BOX TUNE PLAYS]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[MUSIC BOX TUNE CONTINUES]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
[GROWLING]
Fake?
Who puts fake guns in a cabin?!
[SNARLING]
MICHAEL
Ahhhhh!!!
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, do you copy?
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, do you copy?
Maybe we should get moving.
Yeah. Yeah.
We better get moving.
DISPATCH
1 Adam 4, do you copy?!
[COUGHING]
We copy, dispatch.
DISPATCH
You are not going to believe
this but we are issuing a
county wide emergency
alert within the hour.
OFFICER #2
What gives?
DISPATCH
Need to know basis.
We'll get briefed after all
cars return to Headquarters.
What? We're being recalled?
DISPATCH
That's a big 10-4.
You are to drop everything
and return to HQ immediately.
Do you copy?
10-4. Copy that.
Now, what is up with that?
Beats the hell out of me.
But the question is...
Do we still go
up to Rustic Canyon?
Well, if we gun it...
I mean, if we really gun it...
We're only about
ten minutes away.
And I, for one...
want to see that killer fiance.
I want to see
the ball-less wonder.
[LAUGHING]
[COUGHING]
I say we go for it.
I'm with you!
Well then, let's do it!
[ENGINE REVS]
[SIREN WAILS]
[WHIMPERING]
[CRYING]
I'll do the heavy lifting.
You do the cleanup.
REGAL SYMPHONIC MUSIC PLAYS
BODYGUARD (O.S.)
Mr. Thornton,
you're not on the list
MICHAEL
What about now?
Am I on the list now?
[GUNSHOT]
[GUNSHOT MUFFLED]
[TWO GUNSHOTS]
[GUNSHOT]
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
Face it, Michael.
She's never coming back to you.
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
And why didn't she
break through the windows?
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
Because she can't
stand her own reflection.
So what's a guy
like you gonna do?
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS]
I'm gonna kill that bitch.
Oh yeah.
[CRASH SOUNDS]
Fiance my ass.
[SNARLING]
[SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC BUILDS]
[STRUGGLING NOISES]
[MONSTER SHRIEKS]
[BANGING AND GRUNTING]
SARA
Michael?
[SPLATTER]
TRIUMPHANT STRINGS SLOWLY RISE
SOMBER PIANO JOINS IN
Out of sight, out of mind.
FRANTIC ORCHESTRA PLAYS
[LOUD THUMP]
[TIRES SCREECH]
MICHAEL
Buck up, Bucko.
EERIE MUSIC BEGINS TO SWELL
[LOUD ROAR]
[SNARLING NOISES]
[DEEP GUTTURAL BREATHING]
STRONG TRIBAL DRUMS BUILD
[FLASH BACK SOUNDS] [STATIC]
DJ1 (ON RADIO)
Well, well, well.
What a weekend!
DJ2 (ON RADIO)
Wild and crazy weekend!
DJ1
Good news. Bad news.
DJ2
Please tell us.
DJ1
Good news is they cancelled
the county wide emergency.
Bad news is they have
dozens of people still missing.
People apparently just went
crack crazy this weekend!
DJ2
That is bad news. And..?
DJ1
And what?
DJ2
And what about
the Bigfoot rumor?
DJ1
Oh! So you heard?
DJ2
It's all anyone
is talking about.
DJ1
For those of you who were living
under a rock or in a cave this
weekend, the rumor is...
They found Bigfoot!
DJ2
Please go on.
DJ1
The rumor is not only that they
found Bigfoot but they found
him dead in the middle of the
road with a tire iron sticking
through his chest.
DJ2
That's exactly what I'm hearing.
They say the body measured
nine to ten feet tall!
DJ1
But the authorities aren't
talking. They will neither
confirm nor deny!
DJ2
Obviously they will be housed
with Area 51 and all the little
green aliens.
DJ1
Ha ha! You are correct, sir!
DJ2
I am indeed.
DJ1
Any other local news of
interest?
DJ2
Local doctors were able to
successfully re-attach two
fingers, a thumb, and a big toe
to a man who must have thrown
himself in front of a lawn
mower.
DJ1
You know, some guys will do
anything to get out of taking
out the trash.
Wow! A big toe!
Amazing what science can do.
DJ2
Amazing, amazing, amazing it is.
DJ1
That's one lucky fellow.
DJ2
Yes he is, he is indeed.
DJ1
Now to warm up our night...
here's some summer music.
ROCK AND ROLL
PHIL
You can imagine how
skeptical people are right now.
Official word to be
released is that the
county water supply
was contaminated.
With LSD.
MICHAEL (VOICE ALTERED)
Do you think I
did this to myself?
PHIL
Well, stranger things have
happened to people under
the influence of hallucinogens.
But I digress --
The only reason we agreed to
this interview is you maintain
you have proof of
what you say happened...
I mean...
Even you have to admit your
story is fanciful and...
quite difficult to believe.
MICHAEL
Yes.
I find it quite
difficult to believe.
But you say you have proof.
We need to see it, Michael.
MICHAEL
When my Fiance...
She bit me.
She bit me many many times.
It was inevitable that her
blood would mix with mine.
I can feel the changes.
That's all well and good but
we need to see actual proof!
Oh, I'm going
to show you proof.
I'm going to show you all
the proof you will ever...
...need.
CHEERY ISLAND MUSIC
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRUMS
[INFLATING SOUND]
[CARTOONY HEAD SHAKE NOISE]
[BOING BOING]
[RUMBLING AND STOMPING]
[BOING BOING BOING]
[CHOMP!]
[CHEWING NOISES]
[SWALLOW AND SIGH]
[LOUD BELCH]
ROCK AND ROLL
MUSIC FADES
[SIREN WAILS]
SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC
[SNARLING]