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- Is it interesting? - Here's Edie.

Punctual as a note.

But she won't complain if you turn her down.

- Delightful as always, how are you? - How do you think?

- Morning, everyone. - This is Nicoletta, she's new.

New? Just like your mother made you?

- A pleasure, Edie. - A pleasure.

That's a nice name, I've never heard it before.

- It's a nickname. - Italian or foreign?

Greek, derived from 'Idios', in Italian we say 'Idiot'.

They're all geniuses. Well, are we going?

Yes, we're all set, a weekend at the castle.

- Riccardo accepted? - It wasn't easy.

- I don't understand why. - He'll have his reasons.

- Seems mysterious to me. - The mystery of the castle!

Here comes Riccardo.

- We've been waiting an hour for you. - Better late than never.

Without the castle keeper we can't do anything.

Nicoletta's coming with us, she dying to meet you.

- A pleasure. - Me too.

Are we going?

- Are you sure about this? - Looks like it.

- Why, are you undecided? - Very well.

If it means that much to you.

Luciana, I'm coming with you.

- Always with the ladies! - You're just jealous.

We'll go with Riccardo, he knows the way.

We'll follow you.

- Well, Riccardo? - You go in front.

- I drive fast. - What?

- I said, I drive fast. - Don't worry, so do they.

Come in, there's room for everyone.

- How beautiful! - Look!

Can you imagine Riccardo living here?

It's a real castle!

To be honest, it doesn't look like a castle.

This is the key, if someone uses it, put it back.

It's the only one. Got it?

- Is that clear? - Okay.

- Paolo, my money? - What for?

- The bet. - You're right.

Riccardo's refused a thousand times, but he says yes when I bet.

- I'm always ready for a rematch. - Don't forget about me!

What mystery awaits us?

Come in.

Come through.

And Riccardo hid this from us. What a friend!

Such splendour!

Come in, my friends.

Leave your things there, Caterina will take care of it.

Make yourselves at home.

A fireplace as well, in this cold.

Imagine if we had a place like this in Rome.

If only, guys, it would be the ideal base.

- For what kind of operations? - Quiet and mind your own business.

Funny!

- A cards table, let's have a game. - Leave it, just for once.

I almost prefer it to your father's castle.

- It's a different style. - This one has an advantage.

- What? - Your father isn't here.

Guys!

This is Caterina.

Whatever you need, she knows the place better than me.

What a funny hairstyle!

- If the ladies want to freshen up. - Very kind, thank you.

- That's just what we need. - This way, please.

- Do you live here all alone? - Sometimes solitude is a pleasure.

Have a seat.

- Let's make ourselves comfortable. - I'll get some champagne.

Listen, I bet 1000 lira it's a Pinot Rose'.

You lose, Bollinger from 52', the best year.

Get the wine glasses. Carlo, you take care of the others.

Guys, we've got everything. Isn't this great?

A fireplace, an entire castle, five beautiful women.

- Any better and I'd die. - Yes, I want to die of pleasure.

You're telling me.

The bathroom is at the end of the corridor.

- What a strange woman. - Maybe she doesn't like us here.

Perhaps, but there's something strange about her.

The mystery of the castle!

Don't scare me, it's the first time I've slept away from home.

Your first time! Then it isn't Caterina you need to be afraid of!

Caterina. You must forgive me, but...

- They mustn't suspect a thing. - Yes, I'll be the perfect governess.

We were kids when they bottled it.

Good, let's go back to those times, yes, like kids again.

Shall we play a few rounds?

I suggest a little game of poker.

You're obssessed, all those women and he's thinking of poker.

Women always do what men say.

You're experts!

- Cheers. - To women.

Men have always done what us women wanted...

So, it's up to us to decide.

I really want Riccardo to spend some time with me tonight.

I don't think he's your type.

What do you mean?

You're too young.

What is it, Luciana? Do you like Riccardo?

I'm with Carlo.

You don't say! I'm with Paolo.

But Sergio seems like quite an interesting type.

What's so bad about that?

I don't have anyone, but I like all of them!

Isn't that the truth! And you, Franca?

Me?

I think I'll let Sergio have his way tonight.

- Finally! - We've got to liven things up.

Give them a few drinks and they'll turn into lions!

I'll take care of it. No empty glasses.

- The cupbearer of the gods. - Who was that?

Hold on, guys, this is important.

You and Paolo have got steady girlfriends, but us?

- Who do you choose? - I've got my eye on Franca.

I really like Nicoletta.

- If that's okay with Riccardo? - What do you think?

- Sorry, I was distracted. - As usual, like a true artist.

- Well, do you want Nicoletta? - It's all the same to me.

Of course, if Luciana was free, I'd...

We're not in the Orient. What's got into you?

You have no idea, this is the only time when east and west get along.

Okay, it's time to go.

Luciana, if you don't mind, will you give me a hand?

I've still got the marks from my swimming costume.

- Sergio will be mine tonight. - Poor guy, what a fate.

- Finished? - Yes.

Girls, on the attack!

What did she say?

She said, I'll have two of these, and two of these!

Can you believe her?

Finally! Finished criticising us?

We talked about fashion, what about you?

Us? Sport, of course.

Sure, sport. Indoor gymnastics!

- Athletics! - Who is it?

There was a man in the corridor, with a strange face!

He looked crazy, then he came towards me.

No, Nicoletta, it's Aldo.

He wouldn't hurt a fly.

Get some more wood, make sure they're small pieces.

There's no need to be afraid.

Look! Good, just what we need.

- Some fine champagne. - There's salmon!

- Stop, I said it first! - Feed the starving!

I'm shaking.

- One for me as well. - No, you behave.

- Come on, Lou, do something. - At your service!

- It's hot, isn't it? - You're telling me, I could undress.

Come.

- But it's classical music. - I know, but you see...

I love dancing to this music.

Good evening.

Good evening.

- Hello, everyone. - Serena!

I didn't think you were coming.

It wasn't easy getting here, it's quite well hidden.

But you still found us.

- Am I disturbing? - On the contrary.

- I told her where we were. - You did great.

We won't get bored with Serena here.

Pity, if we'd known we could have invited another guy.

Anthony.

Welcome.

Made in the U.S.A, although he's very intelligent.

Evidently, otherwise he wouldn't be with you.

So this is your mysterious retreat, it's very nice, you know.

- You're too kind. - No, I'm being honest.

You've created just the right atmosphere.

Anthony, put your record on.

He brought it on the last flight. Enough of this classical music.

Well, guys, create some space.

Come on.

Don't drop anything.

Serena, you're amazing.

Go away!

Hey, guys, I know a society game that's great fun.

- Well? - It's a thought.

- Shall we? - The game of illusions.

- Do you know it? - Never heard of it.

We all have something in our lives that means everything to us...

Money, work, love, then, put to the test...

- You find out it's an illusion. - Precisely.

How do you prove it?

With our game, which will allow us to see who we really are.

How does it work?

You'll see. In fact, let's start with you.

- Are you scared of the truth? - No, absolutely not.

Good, tell me what you want most in the world?

Easy.

Luciana.

What a gallant boyfriend.

- Are you sure? - More than sure.

- And why are you so sure? - She keeps me on my toes.

So, it would be easy for you to resist the temptations of another woman.

I'd say so.

- How much time will you give me? - As long as you want.

I only need half a minute.

- Sergio, will you check. - Sure.

- 1000 lira on Carlo, do you accept? - Give me the 1000.

Hold on.

The panther's on the attack.

Carlo.

Sergio, start.

11 seconds!

I lost.

As you can see, yours was just an illusion.

Listen, what did she say to persuade you?

Nothing important.

I'd have kissed her even if she hadn't said anything.

It's just a game.

- So, who wants to try this time? - Me.

I'm not afraid of your subtle ways.

But this time it isn't just about kissing me.

Then what do I have to do?

You have to tell me what the most important thing in your life is.

- Something you can't do without. - Love.

You're kidding, the only thing Paolo can't give up is gambling.

- No, love. - So, gambling or love?

I'll be more explicit; Katie.

I don't know why, but she means a lot to me.

Let's see if it's true, or just an illusion.

Shall we try?

Come.

Let's see, how about a game of dice, minimum bet, 10,000

- Okay. - 10,000 a roll.

Highest wins.

Eight.

Six.

I win ten.

Eleven.

- Eight. - I win twenty.

- Double? - Okay.

Five.

This round is mine.

What rotten luck, two.

And we're at 40,000. Shall we continue?

- Stop it. - Okay, but I'll roll.

Ten.

- A decent score at last. - But you never know with Serena.

Your turn.

- Look at that. - Twelve.

We're up to 80,000.

I can't believe your luck. I'm gambling everything.

Too easy, you want to square up in one round?

Square up, or make it 160,000. Don't you like to risk?

I do, and you?

Isn't that what I'm doing?

Okay, then.

- But on one condition. - What?

You have to gamble Katie's half a minute.

What are you going to do with half a minute of Katie's time?

Me, nothing...

but I could let Anthony have some fun.

- And if I don't want to? - Come on, I can't lose all the time.

Anyway, you do what I say.

I accept.

Eight.

Ten.

Anthony, Katie is yours for thirty seconds.

Exactly. I'm checking.

I'm sorry you lost, but you understand I have to play the game.

Of course.

I'm ready for the rematch. What do you say?

Okay, but on one condition.

Let's hear it.

If you lose this round, you're playing for katie again...

but this time for ten minutes.

With Sergio.

With Sergio, for ten minutes, in another room, okay?

What is it? Haven't got the nerve?

What do you think?

Sergio's a handsome guy. It's your decision.

I accept, I'm sure I'll win this time.

- Are you really sure? - Yes.

Seven.

I lost.

The cheque for me, for Sergio, Katie.

- I don't have to. - No!

Gambling debts must be paid. Isn't that right, Paolo?

- It's always been my rule. - Mine too, from now on.

As you can see, yours was also an illusion.

Everything we think is safe...

can end in a moment, just like life.

Are you serious?

Why?

It's just a game, right?

Yes, it's a game, but...

How far does it go?

That's for you to decide.

I can only obey.

And if I told you to undress.

And if I told you...

to undress me.

And Paolo?

And you?

I swear Anthony's a real magician, he never gets it wrong.

I'd like to take part in one of your experiments.

I've always adored the occult sciences.

Give me an object and I'll tell you its story.

One moment.

Serena, I came to enjoy myself.

Why did you tell them about my experiments?

I always do what I want, and you know that.

This beauty case belonged...

to someone who's dead.

This person died a violent death.

It was a woman.

And she meant a lot to you.

It was my mother's, she died in a car crash.

Guessing the past through an object is formidable.

Why don't you ask him to guess something about the future.

Could you?

We are the future, it starts in our minds, from our character.

- I want to know my future. - Hold on, us men are here as well.

Okay, I'll please you all.

Something about the future that concerns all of you.

Even more interesting.

Would you mind taking these away and bringing me a single candle.

Guys, everyone come here.

Have a seat.

I only ask two things of you.

Absolute silence, and a little patience.

They're necessary for me to concentrate.

- Will you turn off the light? - Of course.

Evil.

It's evil.

The men will see themselves from above.

The women will change appearance.

They'll go back in time.

Music.

I hear music.

Terrible things.

Then...

Then...

Light!

It's horrible.

What I've seen is horrible.

Leave while you still can, something horrible is going to happen.

If you ask me he's crazy, and they even flew him over here.

No, I'm not crazy.

I'm telling you for your own good.

Come.

Please stay, why do you want to ruin our evening?

Come with me.

Don't worry about me, I'd love to go with you...

but there are precise reasons why I must stay.

I'll explain later.

As you wish.

I'd like to persuade you, but unfortunately...

I can't.

Go away, Aldo.

Come in.

Excuse me, I came to tell you I can't stay.

You know I have guests, I must go to them.

You're only interested in one person.

Serena.

Serena.

What are you talking about? I hardly know her.

If you say so.

But it's true.

- God it's dark. - Turn on the light!

Look.

- There are dance shoes. - How wonderful.

Come up, girls.

Come and see, it's like a boutique.

How beautiful, all this stuff is back in fashion now.

- Look! - It's full here as well.

- Shall we dress up? - That's an idea!

What an excuse! Dressing up to undress!

This one's mine.

- I've found what I'm wearing! - Me too!

Look over there. I'll look for something for me.

Come with me.

Crikey!

Riccardo never told me about all these mirrors.

- Who knows what went on here? - Riccardo's ancestors.

Different times.

- And we don't? - What did his ancestors do?

You really are slow.

I'll show you what they did with these mirrors.

Yes?

Hold it, guys. Look!

- Another mirror! - It's amazing!

What a view.

- Interesting, isn't it? - You're getting there, Lou.

Guys, it's true!

- What's got into you? - We're seeing ourselves from above.

The American, it's just like he said.

Cut it out, don't get carried away.

Look, there's a music box as well.

Sergio will be on his knees tonight.

- You think they've given up? - The game's over for me.

Yes? I wouldn't say it looking at them.

- You're wearing black tights as well. - Yes, aren't they nice.

- Girls, where have you disappeared? - Where could they be?

- I'll look downstairs. - We're not playing hide-and-seek.

- They've got to be here somewhere. - I'll look next door.

And me? I'll check upstairs.

Girls.

Anyone there?

Show me.

- They're splendid. - That diamond.

The other ring is just an heirloom, it's not worth anything.

Let me take off this necklace, it really doesn't match.

Girls!

- Who's that? - Must be one of the guys.

It's Lou.

Let him up, he's harmless.

- Make him close his eyes. - What are you going to do?

Let's get into position.

Is it a game? Come on, tell me.

I'm serious, I don't understand.

Hold on.

Open your eyes.

MY god!

He was right! The women will go back in time...

- and they'll change appearance. - Stop it.

- What's got into you? - Don't joke, I'm serious.

We found a room with a mirror above the bed.

- And? - And we saw ourselves from above.

- So what? - Don't you get it? Anthony's words...

The prophecy.

The men will see themselves from above.

You know what? You're crazier than Anthony...

and I don't give a damn about you, him, or his prophecies.

MY god!

- I knew it. - What's wrong?

Can't you hear it?

- It's true. - Anthony's third prophecy: music.

- What's going to happen now? - Nothing, what do you think?

Don't push it or you'll end up scaring us as well.

You're a real artist.

You look so beautiful like that.

Let's have a look at you.

Who screamed?

In there!

She's dead.

This belongs to Aldo.

We've looked everywhere, there's nothing we can do, he's disappeared.

Vanished!

No doubt about it, it was him.

I can't believe it.

- Why would he? - He probably tried to rape her.

- Then, with this... - What do we do?

The only thing that makes sense, call the police.

Unfortunately we don't have a phone, we'll need to use a car.

Don't worry, I'll be back in an hour at the most.

- That's fine with me. - Everyone agree?

- Yes, there's no other choice. - Luciana, I'll take your car.

Yes, take it, the keys are on the dashboard.

Okay, I'm going-

Here, you'll feel better.

- I can't wait for this to be over. - What are you afraid of?

Afraid? I'm not afraid.

We're stuck.

- What do you mean? - The garage key is missing.

- Are you sure? - Yes, I've looked everywhere.

Aldo must have taken it.

Nice joke he played on us.

- Let's force the door open. - No, it's impossible.

It's a hardwood door, we'd need a locksmith.

Well?

We'll wait for the delivery van, it comes every morning at six.

We can't spend the night like this, we'll need to get changed.

- We'll organise a hunting party. - At night? No.

We're not armed, and Aldo is a lot stronger than he looks.

We can rest a little easier with this revolver.

First, let's make sure all the windows and doors are locked...

- It's Aldo! - No, don't shoot!

Isn't there somewhere we can lock him up?

Yes, come with me.

He'll be secure here.

Calm down.

Let's go.

The American was right. We should have listened to him.

All we can do now is wait, let's try to rest.

Edie, you're not going to spend the night like that?

Pity, I was so comfortable.

I'll get changed.

- What is it? - Turn around.

What have you done to the dress?

- The monster! - What monster?

- That one there! - Who?

That thing, the brute.

- I mean Aldo. - Aldo? When?

- When I came down with Serena. - Well?

I was looking for Riccardo and Lou, to show someone.

Serena had gone into the room with the mirrors, and I was left alone.

Then he appeared. I tried to escape.

- We struggled and went outside. - Outside?

Yes, outside on the balcony, to be alone.

He even kissed me, then we heard Franca scream.

He kissed so well, pity he's a murderer.

Murderer my foot.

If you left Serena and you were with Aldo until you heard Franca scream...

Aldo can't be the killer.

If that's the case, one of us is the killer.

- What's going on? - There must be a fault.

The fuses might have blown.

Go down and check.

Let's try to keep calm and make an assessment of the situation.

We can rule out Aldo and Edie.

Who else among us has never been left alone...

since Serena came down, until Franca found her dead?

I was with Luciana and Nicoletta, we've always been together.

That makes five; Aldo, Edie, Lou, Nicoletta, and Luciana.

Perhaps we can work it out through a process of elimination.

- You, Paolo? - Me?

To be honest, I've always been alone.

No, now I think about it, I met Riccardo.

- Right, Riccardo? - Yes, it's true...

- While I was in the library. - How long before Franca screamed?

Six minutes, perhaps. I was talking to Caterina before...

Then I came upstairs, I met Paolo, and I started playing the piano.

Theoretically, we could almost exclude you.

- Theoretically. - Right.

I was with Sergio first, then Luciana but I was alone for a few minutes.

When I left you, I came down and I met Katie.

So you don't have a concrete alibi either.

Me less than anyone, I was alone when I found Serena.

Then all five of us are potential suspects.

Five? Five, if we exclude Caterina.

Right.

- At last! - Excuse me, I need to get changed.

Lucky her, not a care in the world.

Aldo escaped through the window and broke the fuse box.

It doesn't matter any more, he isn't the killer.

No, Aldo's even more dangerous now, he's scared.

I keep asking myself what the motive was?

You don't kill someone without a precise reason.

The killer may have had a reason to kill Serena, what do we know?

And we can't rule out a sexual motive.

Did you notice Serena's rings are missing?

- Are you sure? - I just checked, they're both missing.

Both of them.

If that's the case, then the killer may still have them.

If nobody objects I suggest we search everyone.

I don't think we have a choice.

- Want to start with me? - What's in your pocket, Sergio?

Nothing.

Where did that come from?

I don't get it, you don't think I...

It was you, Paolo, I saw you.

Let go of me!

It's true, I stole it, but I'm no murderer.

I didn't kill her, I'm not a murderer, I swear!

- Explain yourself. - I took it after, not before.

- Serena was already dead. - You make me sick.

Don't say that, you know I'm full of debts.

I couldn't resist.

And then, when I took it, the other one had already disappeared.

- Are you sure? - Search me if you don't believe me.

But the other ring was worthless, it was just an heirloom.

Then why take it? Why?

What I've seen is horrible.

Turn that off.

Sorry, I didn't do it on purpose.

I want to leave! Please, I want to leave!

Do you need a hand?

Guys, let's relax for five minutes, it will do us good.

Come on, Paolo, don't be like that.

No, thanks, I'd rather get some fresh air.

I'll come with you.

Come on, Paolo, smile!

Come on, that's better.

Please excuse me, but I'd rather be alone.

It's nothing.

Come on, sit down over here.

Don't be like that.

I'll cool your forehead. It will pass, you'll see.

You'll feel better.

I'll be right back.

Yes, I won't be long.

Franca.

Who screamed?

Nicoletta!

What happened? Tell me!

Franca left me alone, and then she didn't come back...

and Riccardo appeared from behind the wall.

The wall?

The wall, you say.

- Riccardo? - Yes.

Then he disappeared.

- There was a shadow behind me. - Who was it?

I don't know.

The killer.

Riccardo.

Franca's in the library.

She's dead. I saw her dead.

Let's go.

Come.

- Where's Franca? - There, on the sofa.

Dead.

Then come with us.

Well?

She was here.

I saw her.

- I'm sure of it. - You're crazy!

I swear!

- I saw her. - Listen, Riccardo...

Either you're out of your mind, or you're a murderer.

A murderer! Me?

But why?

Because you were the only person here...

and we were all downstairs together, is that clear?

In that case, if it was just a hallucination...

Where's Franca?

That's the point.

She can't just disappear.

We have to find her. Let's go.

I can't believe it. He can't have done it.

We've got to look everywhere.

Search the castle. Come on, split up.

I'll start in the kitchen. Are you coming with us Paolo?

I'll go. You start in the attic.

I'm going crazy!

I know you're going through a difficult time...

but remember that I'm the only one who can help you.

Leave me alone!

I want to be alone.

Alone.

Come, I'll show you the place.

Come.

See? This is where Riccardo appeared.

- I wonder how it opens. - There must be a button.

Maybe this one.

See, I was right! I'm sure Franca's in here.

- Come on. - We should call the others.

There are some steps. Come on, hurry up!

I'm coming.

What if it closes again?

Caterina!

You're here.

What is it?

You know all the secrets of this damned castle.

It was always quiet before you arrived.

I was just saying.

There's a secret passage here, and Nicoletta got trapped inside...

- Buried alive! - Calm down, it isn't a secret...

- and your friend isn't in danger. - Really?

On a night like this?

With a maniac on the loose?

Very well, I'll have a look, but stop shaking like that.

Yes, I'll stop.

I won't hurt you, I just want to talk to you.

I know who the killer is.

Leave her alone.

Leave her alone!

You're here.

It's hopeless, Franca's disappeared. I don't know what to think.

I don't know anything anymore.

I can't even trust myself anymore.

You were shaken up, Serena's death...

It was my coup de grace! Is that what you mean?

No.

- That's not what I'm thinking. - Like I don't know!

I see how you're all behaving, you look at me and say...

"Don't worry, it's nothing", but that's not what you're thinking.

You're wrong.

It's not true, at least not for me.

Luciana I'm not crazy!

I saw Franca!

- Anyone want to play a round? - You're still not tired?

Yes, I'm tired.

Tired of looking for ghosts and waking the dead.

It's one way to wait for dawn.

- You're a fool. - Agreed.

Edie, want to play a round with a fool?

Why not?

- It will take my mind off things. - Okay, you start.

Come, there's no-one here.

You must insist, don't give up, he'll give himself away.

- But are you sure it was him? - More than sure.

This evening when he told me Serena was pregnant...

- I knew exactly who it was. - But why kill her?

A moment of insanity, the fear of a scandal...

His family would have disowned him.

A noble with a woman like her, with her past.

- What must I do? - You must continue...

He'll break, you'll see, we must do it before dawn.

Now, go.

It's almost dawn.

Eight. You lost again.

I've lost almost every round, one more, one less.

Where are the others?

- The last round? - No, I'm too tired.

I'll pay what I've lost.

Don't be a fool. I'll take her place.

- For all the winnings? - All of it.

I'll do anything for a friend.

- All of the winnings, and... - And?

And me.

If you're going to be like that there's no point playing.

The salary dad gives you, 100,000.

What is it? Scared you'll lose?

Are you trying to scare me? I'm not like Riccardo...

I don't belong in an asylum like him!

What's wrong with you?

You lost, dear.

There's no time to lose.

Aldo knows who the killer is.

Riccardo!

What are you doing?

Have you gone mad?

Leave me alone.

I don't want to live anymore.

Don't you get it?

You're innocent.

- It was me, I killed Franca. - It's not true.

Franca's alive. Do you get it? She's alive!

What do you mean she's alive?

Then who's the killer?

I almost died of fright.

He almost fell apart when he saw me.

Yes, you were right.

- He's the killer. - It all adds up.

But we don't have any proof.

And if he denies it? How can we prove he's lying?

- There's irrefutabile proof. - What?

One, but conclusive.

When Riccardo found you dead, I mean the first time...

all the others, including me, we were together...

so only he could have killed you.

Clear, right?

Perfect, I'd say.

What are you talking about? I'm alive, what about me?

It's all about you. In fact, when they find you dead...

nobody will think you were killed now, but before.

You see?

Then Riccardo will be held responsible for both murders...

and not just for Serena's death.

Franca!

Serena was carrying my baby but I couldn't risk losing Luciana's money!

Bastard!

Careful, he's got a gun!

He's locked inside.

All together, let's force the door.

There's another key, I'll get it.

Carlo, open it!

It's over.

Give it to me, Aldo.

He'd hidden it near the garage, unaware that Aldo was watching him.

But why? That's Serena's ring.

'To Serena, forever...'

'Carlo'

Subtitled by Horace Goes Skiing February 2014