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Max?

Max!

Max?

Max!

Max, is that you?

Who is there?

THE MANSION OF THE SOULLESS MAN

Ready. Now she will sleep for a few hours.

Is it something serious?

I can't make any diagnosis right now.

We'll see tomorrow, when she's more up to it.

It is obvious that she has had a serious shock.

If she gets agitated, give her a second injection of tranquilizer.

All right, doctor.

How exactly did it happen?

It's hard to say, doctor.

Yesterday, during the storm, lightning struck a farm.

When I heard the sound of the siren, I ran to help.

Mary was sleeping soundly and didn't know anything.

- I thought it best not to wake her. - You did well.

We arrived yesterday afternoon after a twelve hour flight.

It's the first time she comes to Germany with me.

Maybe it was the fatigue of the trip, I don't know.

- Wouldn't she be waiting...? - A baby? No.

I think we can rule out that hypothesis.

- Where did you find her? - Here, in the museum. Please.

- Thank you. - Please.

Here.

It was here, doctor. Passed out.

What do you want to find out? Do you believe Mary's story?

These machines have been idle for over three hundred years.

- Since when he was alive. - He who?

The Punisher!

I liked being called that.

It made its own laws in this region.

And he used to punish adultery with death.

It appears that he killed several women by torturing them...

in the "Virgin of Nuremberg".

Well, I introduce you to my ancestor.

A madman or a maniac?

The "Virgin of Nuremberg"? It's a very poetic name...

for such a brutal instrument of torture .

Does your wife know these stories?

- What story? - That of the vigilante and his victims.

Yes, I told her yesterday while we were visiting the house.

My wife loves games. It's like a child.

Yesterday, as soon as we arrived, I pretended to be a tour guide.

I showed her the halls, the wonders...

and also the horrors contained in this castle.

Excuse me.

And I talked about the old legends about medieval torture.

But it was just a joke. Trust me, doctor.

Do you think she might have been impressed?

Maybe so. Sometimes, human consciousness...

reacts strangely to certain suggestions.

Why did your wife decide to accompany you on this trip?

I believe she had her reasons too.

I have to come here every six months on business.

And she, unfortunately, could never come.

After all, this castle is as much hers as mine.

I apologize for asking. I was just trying to understand...

the facts surrounding this strange case.

I will return tomorrow.

Fritz, follow the doctor. Thank you.

You're welcome. Until next time.

Need something, sir?

No, Fritz. Thank you.

Mary, what are you doing standing up? You know what the doctor said.

I feel better now, thanks.

- I need to talk to you. - Go back to bed, please.

- Still not well. - Max, I have something to tell you.

What?

I preferred not to say it in the presence of the doctor.

Tonight, when I was about to pass out...

I thought I saw a shadow.

A tall, hooded man approaching the sarcophagus.

And that's not all, as I reached the hall...

I heard footsteps coming from below.

It's true what happened tonight, Max.

You have to believe me! It's true!

Baby, it was just a nightmare.

It must be a reaction to the gloomy atmosphere, or the fatigue of the journey...

or the storm of tonight.

But calm down now. Nothing happened.

Promise me you won't think about it anymore.

But I can't! I can't, Max!

You haven't seen it, so you can't understand!

Now listen, Mary. I understand you perfectly, but...

You must get over it. We will depart from here soon.

I have a lot of appointments today and I will do everything as soon as possible.

- Then I'll go with you! - Don't talk nonsense.

Get back to bed soon.

- But when do you come back? - Soon, I promise.

Erich. He's one of the best people in the whole world.

Were you afraid of him? There is no need.

Erich, this is your new boss.

No thanks.

- What's there? - Your office.

- But what does he do? - Erich? He's the museum's caretaker.

- And he lives here? - Yeah, it was my idea.

He was my father's assistant during the war.

He would have done anything for his general.

Yes, anything.

And now that my father has died, he has transferred his devotion to me.

- Where was he last night? - It was with me. Don't worry.

He's certainly not the monster of your nightmares.

Try to imagine him without those scars on his face.

He was once a very handsome man.

But then he was hurt. The war left him that way.

You hate war, don't you?

Anyone who's been through that kind of hell would hate her.

It makes him bitter.

But you were just a child.

Yes, I was just a boy.

But war manages to age people before their time.

I remember those days as a strange and unreal nightmare.

These are things that mark us for the rest of our lives.

Things that mark you forever.

The wound left in my spirit is worse than Erich's face.

But it doesn't show up.

And what you don't see...

you just ignore it.

- What's the problem? - Nothing. Why?

There is something that bothers him.

The fear that dominates you and that does not allow you...

Enter!

Did you call me, sir?

- Yeah, I want a glass of water. - It's over there, sir.

Hadn't seen it.

Thank you.

That's all, Fritz.

- Anything else, ma'am? - Yes, thank you. Send me Hilde.

I can send Trude. Hilda left unexpectedly.

- When? - Last night, I imagine.

None of us saw her this morning.

Perhaps Ms. Martha knows something.

No, never mind.

How many other people live here in the castle?

What do you mean? Just the two of us.

- I meant the servants. - I don't know, but they are few.

Old Martha will know how to tell. She is the one who commands a lot.

- What is this? - Soothing. The doctor prescribed.

Sleep. You need to rest.

Trude, wait!

I don't know if Hilde will come back. If so, you will replace it.

- The gardener's wife will help you. - All right, ma'am.

I'll tell you what to do. First, lay out the clothes.

I'll show you the tasks so you can do it yourself tomorrow.

Looking for something, Mrs. Mary?

No, Erich, I just wanted to talk to my husband.

I thought he was here.

Mr. Max is taking the car out to go into town.

Maybe you can still find him in the garage.

- Well, how do I get there? - You'll have to go through the hall...

and exit through the main entrance to get to the garden.

There is no other way out.

I could have sworn I saw Max come in here, sorry.

Interested in surgery, are n't you, Erich?

These instruments belonged to the general, ma'am.

- Your husband's father. - I didn't know you were a surgeon.

In any case, congratulations on how you keep them.

They smell so much of alcohol that you obviously clean them every day.

It wouldn't be a bad idea if you did the same with the furniture.

- You gave me a scare! - Sorry, I didn't mean to.

- But you're not German, are you? - In fact. But who are you?

My name is John Selby. I'm here because I'm very curious.

I'm taking a tour of the castles on the Rhine.

And I especially wanted to see this one.

However, when I heard that the owners have returned...

and visitors are no longer allowed...

then I thought at least to take a look at the garden.

The owner isn't here at the moment, but even so...

I wouldn't deny a small favor to a foreigner.

- Thank you, Miss...? - Mrs. Hunter, please.

- Are you the wife of the castle owner? - Yes.

But tell me, why are you taking this trip?

Let's say it's an instructional trip.

- Can I visit the garden? - Of course.

- What is it? Is there a problem? - Nothing.

Lie. Why did you make that face?

There's nothing wrong, I'm telling you.

Can't fool me. Of course you're scared.

Maybe I can help. If you tell me what it is...

I can't because there's nothing to tell you. I'm sure.

Do you want to stay here longer?

I don't know yet, it depends.

- It depends on many things, I... - Mrs. Mary!

Excuse me, I better go.

It was a pleasure to meet you. Hope to see you again.

- How are you feeling? - Better, much better.

- Where did he go? - Who?

The man who was here talking to you.

- What did he ask you? - Why are you so interested?

Need to be aware. He is a policeman.

- A policeman? - Yeah, he's after him.

You mustn't trust that American, he...

What are you saying? Who is "he"?

In fact, I have no doubt you saw him last night.

He finally came back.

- After 300 years. - Are you crazy?

I know it's not crazy and you know it as well as I do.

He returned to bring terror to shameless women.

They will pay for your sins. Last night...

Shut up! Shut up! I refuse to listen!

It is useless not to listen. You know he's back.

After a long sleep of centuries, but no one dares to say!

Because everyone is afraid to die! Because he is the vigilante!

Enough! Stop scaring me with these horrible stories!

Erich.

Erich!

Boss!

Boss! Boss!

Where are you?

What are you doing here?

Can't run away!

I'll show you what I'm capable of!

Boss!

Young and beautiful and dead. Lifeless, lying in the cold...

- What are you doing here? - I brought your dinner.

I prepared it in your room. I thought you wanted to eat here.

And besides, I have something to tell you.

What do you want?

Lock yourself in your room tonight.

And don't open it for anyone.

I have great consideration for Mr. Max.

What if something happened to you...

Max? When does he come back?

I don't think he's coming back tonight.

Get out of here! Get out of here!

Lock the door and don't open it for anyone!

He can't leave me here alone.

Now I know it wasn't a nightmare.

Why did you leave me here alone?

Doctor, Mr. Selby wants to see you.

Send him in.

- It's a pleasure, sir. Selby. - It's my pleasure, doctor.

- Sit down, please. - Thank you.

Sorry to bother you by making you come here at this hour.

But I think it's something of interest to you.

What is it about, doctor?

You are an FBI agent, are n't you?

How did you know that?

We know everything in a small town like ours.

The wind brings news from tree to tree.

And what they say is, among the trees in the Hunters' garden...

you spend the whole day watching the castle.

Why?

What is the reason for this interrogation, doctor?

I don't know. Perhaps the circumstances.

I can't explain why I chose to talk to you...

over the local police, but I'll be honest.

I don't want you to mistake me for a madman...

or someone who believes in anything.

But there are stories that indicate the existence of a monster in the castle.

And is there proof of that, doctor?

The current owner's young wife...

told him she's seen things that are beyond weird.

I wish I didn't want it to be true, because…

this could serve as real proof.

Who is it?

- Who is it? - It's me.

Max!

No you are not Max.

It's not a ghost!

It's dawn!

It's dawn!

But it's your statue!

Albert? Albert?

Are you, Albert?

No! No...

Don't be afraid.

Did you think I was going to abuse your body?

On the contrary. I have something else for you.

Not there, Erich. It's better in here.

Here no one will find her.

Remember after closing the other tomb too.

Max! Get me out of here! Max!

You're hungry, aren't you? Note the shape of this cage.

Curious? Never seen one like it?

And do you know why? It has been banned since the 15th century.

Because it's very barbaric. It is also known in China.

Instruments of torture are alike everywhere.

Man's mind is always in the service of evil.

There has been great progress with the help of science, of course.

But the old systems are still the best.

Believe me, they had an extremely devilish imagination...

our ancestors!

Who are you? What happened?

I'm Erna. I don't know what happened.

Albert was waiting for me like every night.

I sneaked out of the house.

We would meet near the castle garden.

Then I don't know what happened to me.

Someone caught me... I don't know! I don't know!

I don't remember!

My face! My face!

I can't live like this! My face!

- Boss! Boss! - No, Erich! No!

- You can't! Stop, Erich! - My face! My face!

No!

Max! Max! It can't be!

Mary! Mary! Love, wake up!

I beg you, answer!

Max!

- How did we get here? - Erich brought her.

- What did you do? - Nothing! Nothing!

Mary, forget what happened.

Forget?

Max, what have you done with that woman?

Erich took her to the doctor. She'll be fine, you'll see.

Now you must promise me that you will forget everything.

No, I want to know!

Yesterday you told me it was just a nightmare! An absurd dream!

Now ask me to forget what should be reported!

Who are you, Max? What are you becoming?

Mary, you're right, I know. It was foolish not to listen to her.

Please, I ask you, Mary! Just give me 24 hours!

After that, I'll be free to tell you the truth.

Why are you asking me this?

Think what you want, I know you think I'm a monster!

Just give me more time!

After that, we'll sell the castle and leave!

Just give me a few more hours!

No! I want to know what you're hiding from me!

Why was I wearing that outfit? Tell me the truth! Why?

Please calm down, Mary!

I'll tell you everything. Everything!

It's horrible. Maybe it's better that you know the whole truth.

Or you might suspect me, as you probably already do.

Maybe you don't believe what I have to tell you.

- But it's the truth! - Max!

I saw you dragging that poor thing to be tortured.

No, Mary! Not true!

When you saw me, you were carrying Hilde's body.

Hilde?

Yes, she was the dead woman you saw inside the Virgin.

- We found your body last night. - Mr. Max!

Mr. Max, you must go to the cellar immediately!

- What happened? - Fritz...

I heard some screams, I followed them and they were coming from the old cistern.

He is there!

Call Trude and get everyone out of here immediately.

Go, I'm on my way down.

- What's happening now? - Nothing, nothing.

Don't be afraid. Trust me, I beg you!

Just give me the few hours I asked you to.

I wouldn't be here begging if I were what you think.

You cannot stay here. Must leave before nightfall.

- Remember that hotel at the airport? - Yes.

Go there and wait for me. Until it's all over.

If I don't go back... Otherwise, go back to America.

It won't be difficult to get a divorce.

Why are you saying this?

Mary, whatever happens, no matter what you find out...

remember that I've always loved you.

And I will love you as long as I live.

Max...

Trude, pack my bags, we'll leave immediately.

Mine too?

Yes, of course. You will come with me.

- Martha, you know, don't you? - I know what?

- You know who the monster is. - It's not a monster.

How can you say such a thing? Do you know what he did?

I know everything. But he is not a monster.

It's just a patient. Very sick.

He's a degenerate maniac!

- Tell me his name! Who is it? - Never!

I prayed that he would die without their knowing his misfortune.

Just to think that the Hunter's name...

Max! Mr. Did Hunter have a brother then?

No, Max has no siblings.

What do you mean then?

What do you mean by the "Hunter name"?

Max...

So that's what he wanted to tell me. Max...

I don't know what you're talking about.

You better pack your bags.

Max will meet her at the hotel. He will be able to tell you...

everything you want to know.

Are you ready, Trude?

Yes, ma'am. My suitcase is already in the salon.

- Is Martha ready too? - She should be at the door by now.

- Are you driving, ma'am? - Yes.

- Is this your suitcase? - Yes, I'll take her.

Is it locked?

Martha must have locked it. We will leave through the service entrance.

Is it locked too? Is there no other way out?

The garage door in the cellar.

- And Martha, where are you? - Maybe it's not ready yet.

Your room is down the hall. If you want, we can go there and see.

Or if you want to wait here, I'll look for a way out.

If it's open, I'll come get the luggage.

Martha?

Martha!

Mrs. Mary!

Mrs. Mary!

The cellar door is also locked. Where is Martha?

I didn't find her in her room, maybe she's already gone.

- Where to? - Isn't there really another way out?

Yes, there is one in the museum. It is the door for visitors.

In fact, I never used it. I feel like...

Maybe Martha went out there. Let's see.

Mrs. Mary! Mrs. Mary!

- Do you know where the exit is? - No.

So we must look for her. Leave your luggage somewhere.

If the door is locked, I'll slam it.

- What is that? - It's just an iron statue.

What is this?

It is an ancient instrument of torture.

There's a skeleton inside! What a horror!

No, from here we go back inside.

Run away, Trude, run away!

It's dead! It's dead!

You won't scare me anymore!

You won't scare me anymore!

Trude!

It can't be! I killed you!

I killed you!

You didn't hit me! You destroyed my statue!

But it won't escape me!

You will die!

Hurry! Hurry!

He locked all the doors! It is impossible to enter!

He's going to kill them all! We have to call the police!

Why didn't you say it before? It's too late now.

Because you would have killed him. I would have sentenced him to death.

He is a war criminal! And must be tried!

You don't know the truth!

You don't know what happened and why he went crazy.

You weren't here. Don't know.

- You can't judge him. - But the Court can!

The situation in Germany was desperate.

We could no longer resist.

But Hitler insisted on continuing to fight.

One day, some generals decided to attempt on his life.

success.

Their identities have been discovered.

The entire group has been executed.

Some have been shot. Others, taken to the gas chambers.

But for him, they reserved a worse fate.

He was imprisoned.

Then sent to a surgical laboratory...< i>

where, in the name of science...

some depraved doctors tortured and killed...

innocent men without mercy.

Slowly. One operation after another...

the human skull experiment was carried through to the end.

It was the fruit of modern science.

The "Living Skull" ! That's what happened to him.

They toasted your masterpiece!

Max!

Max!

Max!

In the Virgin!

Help!

- Mary! - Help!

Help!

Max!

Max!

Max! Max!

Stop, Dad! Stop!

You can't do this to me! It cannot! Don't be afraid!

I'm your son! Your son! Don't you recognize me?

Your son!

Max! Max! Hurry up, Max!

High!

Hurry! Behind him!

Get him! Hurry!

There must be another door on the other side of the castle!

Max, get me out of here! Get me out of here!

Block all possible exits from the house!

Come with me!

Hurry, get them to the garden!

- Erich! Erich! - What are you doing?

Can't you see that everything is on fire?

Hurry, call for backup!

Sorry if we were forced to shoot.

But he left us no choice.

Forgive me, Max. I never thought it was your father.

Boss!

Boss!

General!

Boss!

General...

- Who are you? - Erich, sir. General

What happened to your face, Erich?

Everything is on fire. The war is lost.

But we are still killing thousands of men.

- We must stop this killing! - Yes, sir. General

You'll see...

We'll have peace again... Erich...

We'll go back to being ourselves... Erich...

Erich...

Yes, sir. General

As before.

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