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THE EROTIC RITES OF FRANKENSTEIN [The Curse of Frankenstein]

I'll wait for your signal.

Turn it on.

My head

hurts!

I've clone it. He speaks.

I've given it a brain and it speaks!

I've given it human abilities!

What are you doing here? Who are you?

Melisa, we've clone it.

I can see you, Master Cagliostro.

I know that you are satisfied.

The fact that you are blind, Melisa,

allows you to see so much more than other mortals can.

What do you see in the future?

I receive images, thanks to your magnetism.

Pleasure, blood, death.

I see Frankenstein's creature,

capturing beautiful virgins to satisfy your desires.

And their bodies will then be used in your experiments.

Dream-like visions.

We must act to make them come true.

Here, Grandfather.

Quiet, little one. Don't make a sound.

Esmeralda is in a trance.

Great misfortune looms over us.

But it is best not to mention it to her.

She'll learn of her terrible fate soon enough.

Our tribe has been cursed,

ever since Mother Gudrón bore me that monster.

Esmeralda!

Esmeralda!

The work of a genius!

Only the mind of a genius could conceive of you.

And therefore, only the mind of a genius...

will be able to give you life.

From this moment onward, I am your master.

From now on, I will think for you...

and transmit my orders to you magnetically.

I understand your orders Master Cagliostro,

as though they were for me.

You want him to capture...

the most beautiful young woman, the most attractive one...

and bring her here, destroying everything in his path.

You must obey the master. No one can escape his will.

Cagliostro.

I'll go with him, Master.

My sense of smell compensates for my vision more and more...

and I can sense the presence of human flesh.

Like right now, I sense the pulsating flesh,

and such desirable flesh it is...

to satisfy my terrible appetite. This flesh will sate my hunger.

There's nothing we can do.

Good heavens! He's coming to.

Listen to me. You are a man of science, like me.

Although our research has taken diverging paths,

you must help me.

I've created...

It's true. I've created a human being.

You must save him in the name of science and progress.

Save him.

- Is Dr Seward in? - Yes, just a moment.

I have complete and total confidence in you.

And I'm certain that you won't betray me.

Listen to me. This is my last wish.

Seward, my creature has a human brain.

Don't leave my creature

in the hands of the people.

Doctor, Inspector Tanner would like to see you. Should he come back later?

No.

Show him in.

Good morning, Inspector.

That's Dr. Frankenstein. He's just died.

In his last moments he tried to tell me his great secret.

But unfortunately...

- I wasn't able to understand him. - How did he get here?

- You haven't been told? - No.

Some farmers brought him to me.

They found him on the road, covered in blood.

"Have pity, Lord, on the soul of your servant,

"Matias Artur Frankenstein.

"May your divine mercy receive him among the just,

"and that he may enjoy, for centuries to come

"your divine presence.

"May your servant, Matias Artur, receive eternal light

"and rest in peace. Amen."

Excuse me. I'm Dr Seward, and you are?

Vera Frankenstein.

- The doctor's daughter? - Yes, and I'm a doctor, too.

Yes, I am familiar with some of your work. Some of it is very interesting.

I'm very pleased to meet you.

You must excuse me. I've travelled a long way to get here.

I'm very tired.

I'd very much like to talk with you, but under different circumstances.

Will you be staying in the area for a few clays?

I plan to stay quite a long time.

How did my father die?

I'd say he bled to death.

He was covered in wounds, though none of them were fatal.

Bites and scratches, with pieces of flesh torn off.

Truly mysterious.

You mean he was eaten by wild animals?

By hyenas or wolves?

Crows, I daresay.

It's an unusual case.

Your father was attacked in his laboratory.

And at the same time, his assistant was stabbed.

Excuse me, I beg you.

Is she a Frankenstein?

- The daughter. - She makes my skin crawl.

I didn't think you were so impressionable, Inspector.

Dr. Frankenstein, do you think that you can do it?

Scientifically, you're attempting something inconceivable.

Not even the wisest would dare.

He did it. I can do it, too.

Father, do you hear me? Do you hear me, father?

Vera. Vera, my daughter.

It's amazing. You understood my discovered ability...

to momentarily give life to brains that are dead.

Vera! Vera! Vera, daughter. You must find...

You must find my creature.

I succeeded in grafting a human brain.

I transplanted...

the brain from a living man,

and now my creature thinks and speaks!

They stole it from me.

Whoever committed this crime will pay for it clearly. I swear.

I'll find your creature, Father.

And I will continue your work.

- Who is it? - Let me in, please. It's Dr. Seward.

Good evening.

- Excuse me, I... - What do you want?

I would like to speak to Dr. Frankenstein.

I'm very sorry, but she's busy.

- Good evening, Miss Frankenstein. - Forgive me, Doctor.

I told the nurse not to bother me.

I'm sorry to bother you.

I just wanted to tell you that if you need anything, I'm at your service.

I live in the town and have a small clinic there.

I remember you well and I appreciate your offer, Doctor.

Although your father and I didn't always agree,

I held him in high regard.

Oh, yes? And did you come all the way here just to tell me that?

Well, yes and no.

You know that your father...

practically died in my arms.

Yes, we've talked about that already.

Yes, indeed.

But we didn't talk about what he confessed to me before dying.

About his famous creature.

My name is Seward. Don't forget it.

I have read some of your work, too.

And although I do not agree with your points of view,

I may call you sometime for a chat.

Not to get my father's confessions out of you,

but to compare scientific notes.

It would be a pleasure.

What's wrong? You're trembling, ma'am.

I don't know what is wrong with me.

I was in town this afternoon,

and everyone was talking about the murder of Dr. Frankenstein.

People always want to hear sensational stories.

One of the men who discovered the body gave me some of the details.

He said that no human could have clone that to him.

Such carnage.

If you don't mind, ma'am,

I'd like to go into town again tonight and stay with my brothers.

Do as you wish, Maria. I'm not afraid of being alone.

- You may go. - Thank you, ma'am.

- Thank you, Maria. - No, thank you, ma'am.

She's alone. The window is open. Go!

Esmeralda...

Esmeralda...

It is the Night of the Dead.

Esmeralda...

Cagliostro, your master, is summoning all the creatures of the night.

Soon the time will come when you will be able to follow your master.

Our Lady of the Mountain, deliver me from the diabolical influences that hound me.

Do not allow the dark spirits to dominate me.

Do not allow me to fall into their hands.

Do not allow the terrible omens and the uneasy feeling inside me...

to mean more than silly fears.

Purify my hands and face with holy water and deliver me from evil.

You have been chosen among all women...

to prolong an immortal name and dynasty,

Cagliostro.

Cagliostro.

Mother Gudrón, Mother Gudrón. Listen to me, please.

I've had such horrible thoughts lately.

What is it, my child?

Nightmares.

Terrible visions, Mother.

I hear strange voices...

and I feel that a superior being is dominating me,

as though invisible eyes were hypnotising me.

What is happening, Mother?

Tell me, who is the being that dominates me?

Brothers in death, and in the veneration of our master...

the great Cagliostro.

Panthos will be the new race.

There will be more sacrifices until the perfect woman is created.

The worthy companion of Dr. Frankenstein's creature.

I want her head.

There you have it, Master.

Your orders have been followed, Cagliostro.

You will be the most beautiful woman.

The most perfect woman.

The most desirable woman.

And your perfection will open the way for the Panthos race.

Are you going to try again?

Yes, this will be the last time.

I can't stand by and do nothing while there's still a chance to learn his secret.

Turn the incisor ray up stronger.

Father, I must know who killed you.

There is only one man on earth who can surpass me in science.

He is the incarnation of evil.

- He is the one who killed me. - Who is it, Father?

Speak, Father.

It's dangerous. He is the only one. He is diabolical and cruel.

Only he could understand.

What is his name, Father?

Only he...

In all the world, only he...

He is as knowledgeable as your father.

His name is Cagliostro.

Cagliostro?

Yes. Although he's been dead for centuries,

he comes back from beyond, periodically...

to torment humanity with his power.

You'll find him in Varna Castle.

Varna Castle.

Goodbye, my child.

Father, I swear I'll do away with your enemies and avenge you.

Why didn't you try to prolong his life for a few more seconds?

It would have been useless.

We had already gone over the maximum time limit.

The incisor ray could no longer prolong his life.

We'll have to perfect it once we've finished getting our revenge.

I didn't live close to my father for very long.

But my devotion and respect for him...

are much greater than the feelings of a daughter or wife.

Now he's dead.

But I will continue his work until I reach the heights of power and knowledge.

So that everyone, the entire world, can do justice...

to the memory of Dr. Frankenstein.

Are you tired, Moira?

Yes, a little. I have a terrible headache.

All right, get dressed and you may go. We're finished here.

Good night. See you tomorrow.

Listen to me.

I am Vera Frankenstein.

The daughter of your master, the doctor.

Leave that woman and take me with you.

You must obey.

You must obey he who has given you life.

Obey your master.

Obey me!

I'm here, Master.

- Where is Melisa? Is she still in the woods? - I don't know, Master. She must be.

I've come back with the monster and a prisoner.

But Melisa didn't follow us back.

Good. That's perfect, Caronte. Let's go immediately.

We'll be able to use her. She has a beautiful body.

I'll choose the one we'll use later.

You idiot! This is Vera Frankenstein.

You thought you could fool me?

But your vanity is your downfall.

Your magnetic waves saved me in time.

Who did this to you?

Who did this to me? A woman, when Caronte abandoned me.

You're getting old, Caronte...

and what's worse, you've become useless with age.

Take him away!

We'll have fun with them, before killing them both.

Him and this woman.

Let me prepare the ceremony, Master.

All right, Melisa.

I hope that we'll be pleasantly surprised by your excellent taste.

Let me go!

The claws. I've got to get away.

Human blood.

I must escape from her.

She's the one who attacked me.

She was devouring a corpse.

This woman has had a terrible shock.

Something she saw has made her lose her mind.

- She only talks about blood and claws. - Do you know her?

Yes, Inspector.

She was Vera Frankenstein's assistant.

I tried to locate the doctor but the house was empty.

I conclude, therefore that the two were together.

One disappears and the other is left terrorised.

It's obvious that something serious has happened to Vera.

We must find her right away, and at all costs.

Though I fear it may be too late.

All right. I'll go with you.

- Thank you. - You're welcome. I'm a little crazy myself.

Panthos Sect.

This game is that of life and death.

The only way to escape...

is to get your opponent to fall onto the poisoned spears...

so that you can save your body from punishment.

He who succeeds will be spared.

Hit harder.

Release Vera Frankenstein and bring her to my chambers.

From now on, she will work for us.

Vera Frankenstein...

The master speaks through me.

Cagliostro transmits the magnetism...

the magnetism that makes his power immense...

to his servant Melisa.

I read his orders and transmit them.

You will obey these orders...

just as all living creatures do.

No one can escape his power,

You will have the incomparable privilege of carrying out his plan,

since he has given you the honour of doing it.

From now on, you belong to him, in body and in spirit.

All of your faculties, your intelligence, your knowledge...

are at his exclusive service.

You will obey him everywhere and at all times.

I submit myself to the master's will.

The great Cagliostro has entered you.

You have sworn your obedience to the master,

in all places and under all circumstances.

The master will say the word, and I will obey him.

You will never again have a thought...

that was not borne of his will.

Vera, Cagliostro asks if you want to serve him?

Yes, Master.

No one can resist your power. I will obey.

You have sworn to obey...

in all places and under all circumstances.

Yes. Let him say the word, and I will obey.

He wants you to help him create new beings.

- Are you willing? - I am willing.

Listen to me carefully, Vera Frankenstein.

You will have to be the example of beauty and submission.

And I will help, if I may.

Cagliostro's genius will be your guide.

The master wished to create a companion...

for the being that your father created.

This being will be made from several women of his choice.

And you will have the honour of giving it life.

My only desire is to serve Cagliostro...

Master of the World.

Esmeralda!

Esmeralda!

Esmeralda!

Tell me, Father. Speak to me.

I don't know who you are, but I feel that I am your servant.

Tell me what you want.

And I will obey you unquestioningly.

Oh, Father.

Esmeralda,

The hour approaches in which you will be able to prove your servitude.

A model has been raped.

She was attacked and then abandoned.

Who could have terrorised that nurse like that?

This matter is taking on strange proportions.

- But I am not convinced that there is any... - I must speak to Dr. Seward.

I have not mentioned the supernatural.

- Yes, of course not. But my reasoning is... - I want to see the doctor.

- Dr. Seward? - What's wrong?

Doctor, the nurse is calling for you.

Good morning, miss.

I'm tired.

I feel very bad.

I feel very weak, as though I were in a different world.

I know that you are tired, miss.

But you must try to remember something very important.

Important...

I don't remember anything.

You must try. Vera's life depends on it.

It's impossible. I can't.

I know it's difficult. I know that you've had a terrible shock.

But I know that you can help us.

I don't think so.

Let's give it a try.

- There's a park. - Good, now go on.

- Blood. - What?

Go on. What else is there in this park?

Park. Blood. Death.

Say the first word that comes to mind. Whatever the words evoke.

- For example, garden. - Flowers.

Please let me rest. I don't feel well.

- Doll. - Child.

- Mother. - Daughter.

- Angel. - Devil.

- Heaven. - God.

- King. - Crown.

- Rain. - Snow.

- Varna. - Cagliostro.

- Vera. - Cagliostro.

- Cemetery. - Death.

- Monster. - Varna Castle.

- Science. - Professor.

- Frankenstein. - Vera.

- Vera. - Varna Castle.

- Vera. - Cagliostro.

- What? - Cagliostro.

- Cagliostro! - Abigail, calm down.

Cagliostro!

- Cagliostro. - Nurse, injection.

Cagliostro!

Hurry!

Cagliostro! Cagliostro!

She'll calm down soon.

Cagliostro.

Cagliostro.

I think it's this way.

Come closer, Dr. Seward.

Dr. Seward, come closer.

If you have re-animated me,

you now know my secret.

Why have you come, Dr. Seward?

Leave me in peace!

Go away!

Professor. Your daughter is in danger.

Don't you understand that I want to help her?

Don't interfere, Seward. Vera is a scientist.

She's at Varna Castle now, and she knows what to do with Cagliostro.

Don't interfere.

You will be defeated.

Go now.

Go.

The professor must have a diary.

Sulphuric acid.

Do you know what is going to happen now?

I see it through you.

The images that I receive come from you.

The new woman will be born.

Now, Vera Frankenstein.

You must act.

Vera, bring this woman to life.

She will be beauty.

She will be perfection.

She will be the new Eve,

mother of the people of the future.

Tonight, the past and the future will be united...

to celebrate the most extraordinary rite of all time.

Melisa. Transmit my will.

For the first time in the world's existence,

a being has the power to create.

This power has been, until now, exclusive to God and to nature.

This is thanks to the power...

that Cagliostro has over the Panthos Sect.

Vera. The Master has ordered the final connection.

The incisor ray must penetrate the new woman.

Finally, the perfect being is created.

What do you want, Vera...

as your reward for what you have just clone?

My only wish is to obey you, Master.

I don't need to ask you.

Take this key. It is for cell number 10.

You'll find a surprise there.

Thank you, Master.

It's a gift I know you'll appreciate.

Get ready to re-animate your father's creature.

Who are you?

What do you want?

No!

Mother Gudrón.

What is it, my child?

- Mother... - Tell me.

Mother, I just want you to confirm...

Yes, tell me.

...what my soul foresees.

Tell me more, my child.

I know that I am dominated by Cagliostro.

Yes, my child.

It's been like that for centuries.

It's terrible, but I know I must obey him.

He owns me, and will do with me whatever he wants with his diabolic powers.

His voice has revealed to me that I've been chosen by him...

amid all the women of our race.

I also begat a child of Cagliostro's.

Enough!Enough!

My head hurts.

My head hurts.

You are a conscious being. Can you hear me?

The Professor is dead. He no longer exists.

They are the ones who killed your Master.

They murdered Frankenstein.

He's dead!

Someone's coming. Be careful!

We must go downstairs. It is the Master's command.

Panthos, Panthos...

eternal light.

Panthos“.

Devotion from beyond.

Light our way...

with pleasure and blood.

Oh, Panthos!

Master Cagliostro, incarnation of Panthos, speaks through me.

Cagliostro created the being that, at this moment, speaks.

Half bird of prey and half human, a perfect creation nonetheless.

Because I am blind,

he has given me power over all of you.

He's given you the privilege of leaving your tombs...

when the Panthos Sect meets.

But he has not been able to prevent your flesh...

from rotting in your tombs.

You are here to witness a tremendous event.

The creation of a new being, borne from Cagliostro's genius.

At first, I always started with the wrong approach.

I worked on beings created by nature. It was useless.

I revived their cadavers and was even able to inseminate the egg of a bird.

What a great mistake.

But now...

our research has been on living human beings.

Cagliostro has created, with beautiful limbs from live women

the perfect companion for Frankenstein's creature.

The ultimate woman. The perfect woman.

A triumph of the human mind.

The beginning of a new generation of super men.

You will witness the physical union of these two supernatural beings,

Frankenstein's monster...

and the woman that Cagliostro created.

Two sublime creatures.

Fruits of science and knowledge of two geniuses.

Dr. Frankenstein and Master Cagliostro.

Now the monster will enter and obey me.

You will be able to wonder at the great ceremony,

the generation of the first being of the future.

The first super man.

Then you will see...

perfection procreated...

by two extraordinary creatures.

Two artificial beings...

yet more perfect than nature's creatures.

It is the ultimate triumph...

of genius and science.

Master Cagliostro wishes that the extraordinary woman be yours.

Move. What are you waiting for?

The moment has come for the monster to crown my achievement.

Be happy, Melisa.

Everyone here should be happy.

Are you going to obey your father's executioner?

The one who killed your creator?

Who are you?

Cagliostro killed your father.

No! No, no, no, no!

You must obey me. You must do as you are told.

Kill Cagliostro.

Kill the one who murdered your creator.

Cagliostro must die. Kill him!

Stop.

Hurry, Inspector.

Faster!

Run. Run.

Faster!

Run faster!

Don't listen to him. Don't listen to his laughter.

I know what it means. He is dead, but he is victorious.

The gypsy woman will beget a monster and Cagliostro will come back.