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[wind howling]

[howling continues]

[instrumental music playing]

[echoing] Ladies...

and gentlemen.

Welcome...

to an evening...

of torturous...

delights.

Where things... lose shape.

Ghosts... are grey.

And sleep... and waking...

are the same.

Where light... is black.

And joy...

is pain.

You can't tell the living from the dead.

[thunder rumbling]

[rain splattering]

[eerie music playing]

[groans]

[music continues]

[howling]

[thunder rumbling]

[screaming]

[dramatic music playing]

[music continues]

[rattling]

[rumbling]

[elevator clanging]

Woman: Please help me.

Please help me!

There's a man with a knife! He's trying to kill me!

Please help me!

Oh!

[screams]

Oh, God!

[screaming]

[applause]

Ladies...

and gentlemen.

Welcome...

to Mephisto's.

[indistinct chatter]

Ma'am, I'm sorry but we're completely full.

- Come on, I'm late. - Yo, dick.

We need the keys to the blue Porsche.

Would you move it now, please?

[chuckles]

Valet: Joe, what's the matter with you, huh?

Would you quit calling me "dick"?

[laughing]

- Oh, yeah, right. The keys. - Sorry, I called you dick.

- What the... - [tires screeching]

Let the city park it.

Valet: I don't believe this. She parks in the middle of the street.

Do you think that's good parking, dick?

- [scoffs] - [indistinct chatter]

[audience applauding]

Ladies and gentlemen...

the chosen one.

[instrumental music playing]

Ah, but of course...

the groom.

[instrumental music playing]

His majesty...

the prince of darkness.

[instrumental music playing]

Allow me to introduce myself,

if I may be so bold.

I come from a world of darkness

where dreams unfold.

I'm your mystery man, your chance to be free.

Call me a savior.

Or call me Mr. D.

The faces of lust appear before my eyes tonight.

Flames and desire are burning,

building my appetite.

I'm searching for someone, you know who you are.

I want you tonight.

[groans]

Welcome to the midnight...

"Midnight Cabaret."

Welcome to the midnight...

"Midnight Cabaret."

There's nothing to fear.

I'm telling you so.

They say that it's better,

the devil you know.

[evil laughter]

[audience applauding]

Don't you love the sound of that applause?

Listen, uh...

would you like to join me and some friends

for a drink in the village?

I can't tonight. I'm going to a party at Paul's.

Oh.

Oh, listen to this.

"Broadway's cult hit

the stage performance of 'Midnight Cabaret'

opened on Broadway last night

at the Mephisto Theater with an unprecedented success.

Sitting in the theater's like living a dark dream.

You leave with the same aching chill as though

you've just waken from your worst nightmare."

And here's the best part.

"Newcomer Tanya Richards gives a riveting performance

as the virgin victim who becomes seduced and entangled

in this evil web."

- Congratulations. - [footsteps]

You were both marvelous tonight. Quite wonderful.

- Thanks. - Thanks, Paul.

Of course.

Tanya...

I'll see you at the party tonight.

Tanya: Well, I have to go get dressed.

I have a friend coming.

Have a nice time in the village.

- Bye. - Bye.

[dramatic music playing]

[elevator clanging]

Oh, excuse me. I'm so sorry.

- It's alright. Paul Van Dyke, right? - Right.

- Interesting play. - Thank you.

By the way, can you tell me where Tanya Richards' dressing room is?

Second floor, on the right.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

[elevator clanging]

[elevator whirring]

[laughing]

- [exclaims] - Oh!

I'm so proud of you.

You were wonderful.

- Let's get outta here. - Okay.

- So, did you like the play? - Yeah.

My favorite part was where those midgets tore off all your clothes.

Dawn, they are not midgets. They are dwarves.

Whatever. Hey, look.

You're my best friend and I loved it 'cause you were in it.

You didn't like it, did you?

Hey, I didn't say that.

Look, really, I liked the play.

Yeah, sure.

[both laughing]

So... this is Mephisto's, huh?

Yeah, Paul bought it about six months ago

and turned it into a theater.

He owns the entire building?

- Yeah, he lives here, too. - He does?

Ugh!

So, where do you wanna go?

I don't know. Where do you wanna go?

- [instrumental music playing] - Let's hit Charlie's.

[indistinct chatter]

- How many? - Five.

- Five? - Right.

- You're expecting three more? - No, they're here.

See, Billy, Nick and Al.

Nice earrings. Please follow me.

And what can I get you two to drink?

- Coffee, please. - Uh, Courvoisier and coffee.

- How about the gentlemen? - Coffee.

Right.

- Why do you do this? - Do what?

You look great.

Does this have something to do with Paul Van Dyke?

You know, I had a dream about him last night.

And in the dream, someone slit his throat with a knife.

Mmm, that's sweet.

Five coffees, right?

Nick.

Al.

Billy.

Thank you.

And the Courvoisier.

- Anything else? - No, thank you.

Excuse me.

Oh, Billy says he's gonna pee on your seat

unless you get some cream for his coffee.

How about the others?

Them too.

You know, I'm not gonna know when to stop

- so why don't you pour? - Ah!

You know what?

I can understand being so attracted to a man that you wanna kill him.

Shut up, Billy.

It was a dream.

Exactly. It was a dream.

Look, Paul's great-looking. He obviously likes you.

And he's rich!

- So? - Tanya, look.

I know you're a virgin,

but don't you ever get the urge just to go ahead and--

- [grunts] do it? - No, I don't.

When I make love to someone, I want it to be special.

I don't wanna be another woman in his collection.

Yeah, you're right.

Let the motherfucker sweat a little bit.

Oh, speaking of Paul, I have a party to go to.

Tanya, wait.

Get out of my way, you ninny.

[slow-paced music playing]

Hello.

Tanya...

I'm so glad you could make it.

Please, come in.

You look wonderful tonight, Tanya.

- Thank you. - Ah, so this is Tanya.

She's perfect.

Enchanted.

Paul, darling.

May I steal her for a moment?

Only for a moment.

Come.

I want you to try something.

I think you'll find it quite wonderful

and quite delicious.

Here.

Thank you.

Mm, it is delicious.

I'm glad you like it.

- Will you excuse me for a moment? - Mm-hmm.

[music continues playing]

Hello.

- You're Tanya. - Mm-hmm.

You're wonderful.

Would you ex-excuse me for a moment?

[laughs]

[indistinct chatter]

[groans]

[chatter continues]

[music continues]

[guests laughing]

[door creaks]

[music continues]

[eerie music playing]

[gasps]

Tanya, my dear. Are you alright?

Yes, I'm fine.

May I be alone, if you don't mind?

Of course, dear.

Certainly.

Are you sure you're alright?

Yes, I'm fine.

If you, uh, need anything...

just call.

I will. Thank you.

[eerie music playing]

[door creaks]

[music continues]

[gasps]

[screaming]

[moaning]

[knocking on door]

- [moaning continues] - [banging on door]

Oh, shit.

[sighs]

[banging on door]

- Who is it? - Tanya: Dawn, it's me.

You okay?

Come on, I'll make you some tea.

[rain splattering]

- Want sugar in it? - Yes, please.

- Sorry to wake you up so late. - It's okay.

Does Paul have something to do with this?

No.

Yes. I don't know.

- That's clear. - It's not what you think.

You know, there's nothing wrong with being attracted to someone.

I don't know.

It's Paul. It's his friends.

- It's his presence. - What?

I don't know. I can't explain.

May the highest power bless this marriage.

You may kiss the bride.

[bells tolling]

May I have the first dance?

[instrumental music playing]

[music continues]

[audience applauding]

- Hi. - Hi.

Tanya...

I'm so sorry about last night.

I... I really am.

Think nothing of it.

Think nothing of it?

The fact that someone put chemicals in my drink

is quite elementary, don't you think?

I think it's ridiculous.

[scoffs]

Maybe, but to me, it was quite real.

Why would anyone do such a thing?

I don't know. Why don't you ask your friends?

You serious?

Yes, quite.

I had the food and drinks catered.

I ordered them. I saw them being delivered.

I even watched the man put everything on the table.

Tanya, I, uh...

I don't understand.

I'm sorry, Paul.

I'm sure you had nothing to do with it.

- [door opens] - Man: Hello.

Absolutely magnificent.

- You were absolutely magni... - [laughs]

Well, I'm off, then. Goodnight.

- Paul. - David.

- Would you mind giving me a ride home tonight? - Of course.

Really, Paul, think nothing of it.

David: You were great.

Tanya: Thanks for the ride, David. See you tomorrow.

David: Bye.

[intense music playing]

[Tanya gasping]

Don't you fucking move.

Give me the purse.

[breathing heavily]

[laughs]

- Is that all you fucking got? - [whimpers]

[groans]

You're real pretty.

Please.

[gasps]

[Tanya grunting]

[sobbing]

[screams] Please don't hurt me. Please--

- Don't you fucking talk to me. - Please don't hurt me.

Don't you ever fuckin' talk to me, you understand?

No...

[Tanya crying]

Please.

No.

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

[Tanya screams]

Stay back or I'll fuckin' kill her.

No, you won't.

[gasps]

[Tanya crying]

[crying]

[glass shatters]

It's alright.

Why don't you spend the night at my place?

[siren blaring]

[police radio chatter]

Alicante, Fifth Precinct.

[radio chatter continues]

What happened?

Man: Guy jumped out the window.

Apparent suicide.

[radio chatter continues]

[rain splattering]

[door creaks open]

Paul: Why don't you sleep in my room?

Tanya...

I'm so sorry you had such an unsettling experience.

Goodnight.

Paul.

Thank you.

Goodnight.

[thunder rumbling]

[thunder rumbling]

[sighs]

[instrumental music playing]

In nomine Patris

et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.

Stop what you are doing.

It's you again.

- In the name of God. - God?

He created us equal.

He gave you heaven.

He gave me hell.

I tempt man's greed.

You deceive him...

which is worse.

In the name of God, stop what you are doing!

Let her decide.

[instrumental music playing]

[gasps]

I'm sorry you had such an awful experience.

Paul told me about it.

Is there anything I can do?

Poor dear.

Everything's going to be alright.

May I please be alone?

Why, of course, dear. Certainly.

[thunder rumbling]

[rain splattering]

[elevator whirring]

[dramatic music playing]

You've disappointed us.

I need more time.

We gave you all the time you needed.

[telephone ringing]

- Hello? - This is Detective Alicante, New York Police Department.

- Are you Tanya Richards? - Yes.

Do you know a man by the name of Paul Van Dyke, Ms. Richards?

- Yes. - Would you be kind enough

to come down to the Fifth Precinct and identify him?

- Yes. - Thank you.

I'll see you shortly.

How long have you known Paul Van Dyke, Ms. Richards?

Three months.

Did you have a relationship with him?

Well, we were friends. We worked together in a play.

Did you see him socially?

Yes, occasionally.

So when did you see him last?

Last night at Mephisto's.

What do you really know about Paul Van Dyke, Ms. Richards?

I don't know very much about him.

You know what really confuses me?

Is that no one seems to know anything about this man.

There's no file, there's no prints, no records.

- Detective Alicante. - Call me Angelo.

Detective Angelo...

how exactly was Paul Van Dyke killed?

[lighter clicks]

Someone slit his throat with a knife.

You alright?

Ms. Richards?

- Ms. Richards, are you alright? - Yeah, I'm sorry.

Thank you for your time, Ms. Richards.

That'll be all.

Ladies and gentlemen...

in memory of Paul Van Dyke.

[instrumental music playing]

[choir singing]

[choir singing]

Tanya.

Tanya!

Let's go in back to the city. It's getting late.

[birds chirping]

[whooshes]

[howling]

[instrumental music playing]

- Psst, psst, psst. - Psst, psst, psst.

[whispering continues]

[screaming]

[whip cracks]

[panting]

[gasps]

[sighs]

[instrumental music playing]

[audience applauding]

I can't stand this anymore.

Tanya, it's only a play.

You don't understand. It's all becoming so real.

I look at your face and it looks--

Tanya, go out there and take a bow.

They're applauding for you.

[audience applauding]

[crying]

[audience cheering]

Well, goodnight, then.

David, wait. Would you want to come in for a minute?

Sure.

Would you like something to drink?

Tea.

- Tea? - Please.

[water rushes]

- Thanks for walking me home. - You're welcome.

Come on in, please.

I'm really sorry about Paul.

[sighs]

- Do you miss him? - [kettle whistling]

Just a second.

[whistling stops]

Thank you.

David, what was between Paul and me...

it's not what you think.

- No? - No.

This may be wrong to say, but, uh,

I'm glad there was nothing between the two of you.

Yeah. I feel for you.

[chuckles]

I got to get goin'.

David?

I gotta go.

- See you tomorrow? - Mm-hmm.

[door opens, closes]

[instrumental music playing]

[tape whirring]

Dawn on recorder: Hi, it's me.

I'm in Atlantic City and I'll see you in a couple of days.

Bye.

[music continues]

[kisses]

[thunder rumbling]

- Don't be frightened. - [gasps]

Please don't be frightened.

I will not harm you.

No. It can't be.

I love you.

No!

Please understand me, Tanya.

You're mine.

And mine only.

No. No.

Oh, Tanya, I cannot let any other man have you.

No. Oh, no.

No!

- [door closes] - You will understand... soon.

[rock music playing]

[panting]

[music continues]

- Man on phone: Fifth precinct. - Detective Angelo, please.

[telephone ringing]

- Hello? - Man: Angelo, line two.

- Hello? - Tanya: Detective Angelo?

- Speaking. - This is Tanya Richards.

I'm in a phone booth, outside my friend's apartment,

11-56 West 85th Street.

I think something terrible has happened.

Please meet me there.

[rock music playing]

[music continues]

David?

David?

[footsteps approaching]

[wolf howling]

Ms. Richards.

Tanya.

[music continues]

I don't know what's happening to me.

[sniffling]

And I really don't know how I'm gonna explain this.

[sniffling]

I know it sounds crazy, but I...

I keep having these horrible dreams.

And the frightening part is that they are becoming real.

About a week ago, which I didn't tell Detective Angelo yesterday,

I had a dream about Paul Van Dyke

and, in this dream...

he was murdered in exactly the same way

as described in the police report.

And then last night, in my dream...

[crying]

I saw David being murdered.

It sounds crazy, doesn't it?

Ms. Richards, in your dreams,

did you see where the killings were taking place?

Yes.

Did you see the face of the killers?

No, they're just dark silhouettes.

Hmm.

Are the silhouettes of the killers the same in both of your dreams?

Tanya: Yes.

Is there anything else you can tell us that can help us more?

I told you everything.

[mumbles]

Well, thank you for coming in.

Santini, make sure Ms. Richards gets home safely.

I would appreciate it very much, Ms. Richards, if you stick around for a few days.

There may be a few questions I'd like to ask you.

- [door opens, closes] - [sighs]

[telephone ringing]

- Alicante. - Angelo? Frank from the lab.

Results are the same as in the Van Dyke case.

- No fingerprints. - No bruises?

- Any sign of struggle? - Absolutely not.

- Thanks. - Anytime.

[telephone clatters]

Lieutenant: So, what do you make of it?

I don't know.

Strange story.

Very strange.

Stranger than you think, Lieutenant.

[telephone ringing]

[ringing continues]

- [machine clicks] - Hi, you've reached Tanya. Leave a message after the beep.

- [beeps] - Dawn: Hi, it's me.

I'm back from Atlantic City.

Um...

- Dawn. - Yeah.

I'm so glad you're back.

You sound depressed.

I don't know what's happening to me.

I mean, I'm afraid to be alone and I'm afraid to go sleep.

I'm afraid to be awake.

[crying] Oh, God.

I don't know what's happening to me.

Tanya, look, you've been working real hard the last couple of months.

Your body's gotta be off working nights.

Why don't you take a couple days off?

Dawn, you don't understand. It's something very--

specific that's happening.

Baby, baby, why don't we meet for lunch and we'll talk about it.

Yeah.

Maybe I should take a few days off.

I'll talk to Tony about it. I'll meet you at Mephisto's, okay?

Okay, I'll see you there in 30 minutes.

Okay.

[instrumental music playing]

Thank you, Tony.

Get some rest. You look, uh...

awfully tired.

Say goodbye, Farstus.

See ya.

[music continues]

Mmm, it's so good to see you.

- You okay? - Mm-hmm.

Let's get outta this place. It's got cootie bugs.

- [chuckles] - Come on.

Oh, Tanya. How lovely to see you.

I'm sure you feel the same way about Paul and David as I do.

Such a tragedy.

I'm having a small gathering at my house this evening.

I'd very much like for you to come.

I'm sorry, I can't tonight.

I insist on it.

Yo, Rino.

[intense music playing]

Orion.

Whatever. She said no.

Now back off.

[intense music playing]

- [birds chirping] - I know this is gonna sound crazy,

but ever since I started working at Mephisto

terrible things have been happening to me.

It's as though I've become my character in the play.

And then I start having these horrible dreams.

Last night I had a dream that David Markham was killed.

And when I woke up, Paul Van Dyke was staring at me.

Tanya, Paul Van Dyke is dead.

I know it sounds crazy, doesn't it?

Wait a minute.

You woke up and Paul Van Dyke was standing by your bed and he was alive?

Yeah.

And he said to me, "No other man can have you."

[siren blaring]

He said, "You're mine and mine only."

When he said that, I sensed something terrible had happened.

So I ran all the way to David's apartment.

And when I got there

I found David lying in the exact same position as in my dream.

His throat was slit with a knife.

Jesus Christ.

Then I called Detective Angelo.

And you told him everything?

No, I couldn't tell him about Paul.

Tanya, uh, I think it'd be a good idea

if you called and told Detective Angelo everything.

Dawn, they'd never believe me.

How do you know that Paul Van Dyke isn't alive

and didn't fabricate his own death?

I-I mean...

rich people do it for kicks, you know.

[sighs]

They'll think I'm crazy.

They'll put me away for talking to a dead man.

Hey, Angelo, Santini.

Ms. Richards and her friend just got in.

Yeah, and I think I'm the one having the nightmares around here.

You need a pair of roller skates to keep up with those two.

- Must have covered half the city. - Stay with them.

Fernandez will relieve you at midnight, alright, Santini?

Yeah, well, you tell Fernandez I'll be sittin' in my car.

You really do look tired. Do you think you could sleep?

I don't know.

Here. Take this.

[sighs]

I'm glad you're here.

Don't worry about it. I'm not going anywhere.

What did you give me?

A sleeping pill.

Sure does work fast.

Goodnight, princess.

Mmm.

Dawn: Sweet dreams.

[breathing heavily]

[wolf howling]

[dramatic music playing]

Son of a bitch.

You are alive.

I'm sorry.

[gasps]

Dawn.

[screaming]

Oh, shit!

[horn blaring]

- [knocking on door] - Ms. Richards.

Ms. Richards!

I'm getting too old for this.

- [gun cocks] - [Tanya crying]

Shit!

[instrumental music playing]

Angelo. Santini.

She just killed her best friend.

- I'll be right there. - Right.

[crying continues]

[music continues]

[siren blaring in distance]

Man: [whispering] Lieutenant, I'm worried about Angelo.

I think he's takin' all of this too personally.

Lieutenant: Angelo.

Angelo, I'll take it from here.

Santini, what happened here?

Santini: I was in my car across the street readin' the newspaper.

I heard a scream.

So, I ran upstairs, broke the door down

and found her like that.

Lieutenant: Did you see anyone leave the building?

Santini: Not a soul.

Lieutenant: Why don't you take her to the Bellevue Psychiatric Ward?

I'll file the report.

Santini: Alright.

Ms. Richards. Ms. Richards.

[man gasps]

[both grunt]

[grunts]

[panting]

[grunts]

In the name of God, stop what you are doing.

[eerie music playing]

I have had enough of you.

[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

[footsteps approaching]

[telephone ringing]

Angelo, you shouldn't read in a light like that.

You'll go blind.

- Hey, Charlie. - Hmm.

Do you believe in a devil?

Are you kidding?

The only devil I believe in is my ex-wife.

I'm serious, Lieutenant.

Everything that happens in this script

happens in real life.

Tanya Richards didn't kill anybody.

You know, Angelo...

you oughta get someone to get you some wings.

I mean, what's the matter with you?

A woman who was found in her own apartment

alone with a razor in her hands.

And her two friends or lovers, I don't know,

were found murdered exactly the same way.

And put the topping on the cake,

some guy jumps outta her fuckin' apartment window.

And you tell me that this woman is innocent?

Hmm?

This woman is a psycho.

Hey, Angelo, you're not falling for this broad, are you?

You know, Charlie, you're a great help.

Goodnight, Charlie.

Why don't you read this?

- [door closes] - [sighs]

Goodnight.

[screams]

[screaming continues]

It's okay. It's okay.

Come on, now. You must take this.

That's it.

That's a girl.

If you need me, I'll be right outside.

[door closes]

[eerie music playing]

I'll take care of you.

Orion: Juan Carlos, did everything go as planned?

Juan Carlos: Yes.

- Any problems at all? - None.

Good.

[dramatic music playing]

[elevator rumbling]

[clangs]

- Orion: Has she arrived? - Juan Carolos: Yes.

- She's in the room across the hall. - Perfect.

[intense music playing]

[door closes]

Ladies and gentlemen...

it's time...

for celebration.

[instrumental music playing]

What are they celebrating, you might ask?

When Big Ben strikes midnight...

the son of Lucifer...

will be born.

- Right. - [cheering]

[horns blaring]

[siren blaring]

[tire screeching]

Detective Alicante. New York Police Department.

Open up, please.

Miss Richards?

Miss Richards.

[eerie music playing]

Jesus...

You better check on room 253. You got a dead nurse in there.

[siren blaring]

[instrumental music playing]

[door opens, closes]

[eerie music playing]

[footsteps approaching]

[door creaks open]

[door closes]

[door closes]

[dramatic music playing]

[whispering] Miss Richards.

Miss Richards.

I have to get you out of here.

Tanya.

Tanya.

We have to get out of here.

Do you understand?

Yes.

I can't walk very well.

That's okay. That's okay.

Jesus Christ!

Can you please help me?

Yeah. Come on.

[door opens, closes]

[dramatic music playing]

Detective Alicante.

There's nothing you can do.

It's done.

Stop.

I'll have to shoot.

[laughing]

You're a funny little man, Detective.

Do you think that you can destroy death?

I might not be able to destroy death...

but I can prevent this one from ever being born.

Let's be reasonable.

I am Paul's mother.

Tanya is about to become the mother of Paul's son.

Young... Lucifer.

You can't prevent that.

Here. Take this.

Go.

- I'm not going without you. - Go, now!

[groans]

[groans]

[groaning]

Tanya, you must understand,

we love you.

You...

you polluted my body.

You poisoned my mind.

You took the lives of my friends.

Tanya, you must listen to me.

Stop right there!

[groaning]

[clock chiming]

Ladies, gentlemen...

the moment has come.

- Start the countdown. - All: [in unison] Twelve...

There is only one way out.

All: Ten...

- I know. - ...Nine...

Tanya, think of the baby. - All: ...eight...

I wouldn't bring this evil thing into this world.

All: ...six...

- All: five... - God forgive me.

Tanya, no!

Pity!

- All: ...one. - [glass shattering]

[applause]

[instrumental music playing]

Ladies...

gentlemen...

Orion.

[music continues]

[echoing] Put your faith in me.

Free your heart tonight.

Come take my hand.

I will lead you to perfect paradise.

I will sooth your aching soul.

Just let me in.

Let me into your mind.

Come to perfect paradise.

I will take you away.

Far from this world of destruction.

Relax your senses.

Prepare for the ultimate seduction.

The ultimate seduction.

Step into my world.

Filled with ecstasy.

You'll be in a stage of euphoria.

Perfect paradise.

[instrumental music playing]

[music continues]

[thunder rumbling]

[eerie music playing]

Ladies and gentlemen...

[wolf howling]

goodnight.

Pleasant dreams.

[laughing]

[laughing continues]

[eerie music playing]