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Good morning, Brigita. -Same to you.

We need water. -I'll get some.

Help.

I heard a scream from the forest. -Get the truck and call the others.

Let's go.

Did you see anything? -Nothing.

Another victim.

Damn it.

It's Brigita, tell the others we've found her and call a doctor.

What's going on? -We found Brigita passed out.

Come in.

We must take care of her. -I've sent for the doctor.

They're carrying a woman. -She looks injured.

I heard someone screaming earlier.

Put her on the sofa.

It's the third time this year. -Always during a full moon.

Damned monster.

Sooner or later we'll get there in time to drive a stake into its heart.

Try to get her to drink a sip of this...

It will wake her up.

Can we help, professor? -This doesn't concern you...

You shouldn't have woken up.

It's your home, professor, forgive me for what I am about to say...

But you're all in danger. -From what?

It's nothing. -It's necessary that they know...

...to defend themselves. -No, I don't want to frighten them.

They're just stories, superstitions. -But I do...

There's a vampire in the area, put on garlic necklaces and crucifixes...

That woman...

Good morning, doctor. -Good morning, it's the crack of dawn...

You're not still saying it's our ignorance?

It's always the same old story. You found her in some bushes...

They're just scratches from the branches.

Send the girls back to sleep.

Go to back to bed, it's nothing...

A minor incident. -Better?

It's an advanced form of anaemia but it's nothing serious...

A nice cure and in fifteen days everything will be back to normal.

She's one of my labourers, put the bill on my account.

Take her home.

I'll accompany you.

I'll come and see you tomorrow. -Your family has grown!

The girls? They're my nephew Luca's guests, they're preparing a ballet...

They're good girls.

They all left.

It seems like the professor was trying to hide something.

Let's hope it's a only a lovers' quarrel. -The man with the beard and the rifle?

Go back to bed.

Do you believe him? -Who?

That it was a vampire.

What's happening? -A kiss and I'll tell you.

Honey...

You're always at it, day and night...

At this rate the ballet won't be ready for another year.

Listen to Grandma, you're only nervous because Luca sent us to the villa...

...and he still hasn't arrived. -Come on, Luisa...

Don't upset her, Luca and Francesca love each other so much.

And I still haven't said yes to him.

Are you in love with him?

Or is it a game to obtain all of this for us?

Goodnight.

Francesca.

She's in love...

She's hesitating because she's scared he might cheat on her.

You too...

In the beginning with me, do you remember?

But now it's all changed.

To tomorrow.

He's our only spectator and he's asleep.

Why don't you tell us about the vampire, they seemed very scared last night.

No, girls. No...

Keep practicing by yourselves. -Go on, tell us.

What kind of grandfather are you if you don't tell fairy tales?

Fairy tales? I could tell you some...

But only if you listen to it as you would listen to a fairy tale...

Without believing in any of it. -Yes, of course.

Many years ago, it could be a hundred, two hundred, even a thousand...

There lived a depraved group of men...

So, the nice angel condemned them to eat each other...

...and find nourishment in their own blood.

Forever, even after they had died.

But their death was only an illusion...

Because, to really kill them, you need to drive a wooden stake into their heart.

The locals could defend themselves against them using a crucifix...

Then, who knows why? Many of them forgot about the crucifix...

So, during every full moon, the vampires went looking for blood...

And they bit them here, on the neck...

They only come out at dusk and they must return to their tombs at dawn...

Because, so the legend goes, sunlight destroys them.

(?)

I felt a chill through my body.

They prefer young women...

The moment they've been bitten it's like being victims of a drug...

...which attracts them to the monster.

They even go looking for him, because, from that moment on...

They can only love him.

Like prince charming?

No, it's like a (?)

But this story is only a legend. -Hey vamps...

You're all asleep, do we want to do this rehearsal?

Come on. -We were waiting for you.

Good morning, professor. -May I be of assistance?

Naturally. Come on, girls.

We'll go through the entire ballet, then we'll get rid of the defects.

In your positions, quickly.

Everyone ready?

Who is it?

But it's Luca! -Hello everyone.

Girls, Luca's here.

But we've met before? -I believe so.

Grandpa's here. -Hi, Grandpa, looking good.

You mean old? Tell me how your exams went?

Very well. -You must be tired...

You'll have time for your friends. -Great work...

You're all invited to a picnic in the forest tomorrow.

He said tomorrow, now back to work.

Now, tell me about your exams. -Grandpa...

What is it? -I heard something...

...about one of our labourers. -Brigita?

Yes. -It's nothing...

Some people have wild imaginations.

Here's our Brigita. -How are you feeling?

Better, doctor. I just want to rest.

Yes, it will do you good.

I'll call again tomorrow. -Thank you, doctor.

Luca and Francesca have disappeared.

I can't find them anywhere.

If you say yes...

...a million stars will light up this darkness.

You come on to all the girls. -But I only love you.

I asked you all here to be close to you, because I want to marry you...

I don't want you to leave.

I believe you, and then I don't. I don't know why?

I love you. -No, Luca...

No.

It's the second time they've disappeared. -Why don't you mind your own business?

Because it's more interesting.

I bet you're saying bad things about me.

A kiss for penitence.

I'm waiting for you to get married. -Try saying that again.

Think about your reputation.

I bet Luca didn't kiss you. -And if he did?

I was just asking.

Luisa, come with me. -And the others?

No, only you.

Run, run. -Where?

Where are you taking me? What is it?

Where are you taking me?

Luisa, marvellous news...

Luca told me we're going to get married.

I'm so happy. We're getting married.

So soon? -He may even tell the professor tonight.

Then we'll tell everyone.

What do you think? Does Grandpa dislike me?

No.

We need to go back, it's getting cloudy.

There's a storm coming, I hear thunder.

We should hurry. -Yes let's go.

Come on, let's get going. Wake up.

What are you waiting for? A stretcher?

We need to call Luisa and Francesca.

They're probably in the forest, I'll go and find them.

We'll leave now, before it rains. -Go ahead, we'll catch up with you.

If you find Francesca you'll get lost. -Gossip.

A funeral. -It brings good luck.

Maybe. But they frighten me, I'm going.

Brigita, my daughter...

She's gone forever.

Poor daughter.

It's all over for Brigita.

Now I'm all alone.

Giorgio and I will buy you a lovely present.

It might be better if we go back...

It's raining and the others will be waiting for us.

The sun has gone down.

The professor said it's the time of the vampires.

We're far from the villa, why don't we run.

We'll hurt our feet in the vines.

Down there...

There's something moving. -It must be the wind.

Let's hurry, there's a storm coming.

Crazy.

Slowly.

It scratched my leg.

Come on.

Where are we?

I really messed up...

We're on the other side of the forest. -Are we far from the villa?

At least half an hour.

It's dark.

I thought it was the shade from the trees.

I felt a drop on my nose. -That's all we need.

Let's stop down there, it'll be worse if the storm gets us in the forest.

Where? There.

How strange? In the middle of the forest.

It's Damian castle...

It's been abandoned for a long time, we could rest there.

Why don't we try to get back to the villa?

No, we wouldn't make it in time. Let's go.

It's not raining, we can go.

Scared? -Not me...

But I'd prefer not to stay here.

Come in.

Anyway, it's abandoned. Come.

Don't be afraid, it's a barn owl.

It's started raining.

Let's sit down, we have to wait for the storm to pass...

Or an umbrella.

Relax, have a seat.

Good evening...

...and welcome.

Then? -I don't understand.

What? -The people around here always said...

...the castle was abandoned.

I started this rumour, I prefer to live in isolation from the world.

But your clothes?

You look like you stepped out of an old painting.

These are the clothes I prefer, I don't like the world today.

I don't intend to judge it, but I don't approve.

Like I don't approve of guests who ask too many questions.

Forgive us, madam. -Countess.

You came in and I don't want to know why...

You're my guests and you're welcome.

Come this way.

Please.

Come on.

Please.

Be seated. -Thank you.

We're really honoured.

Herman, tea for our guests.

Is that you in the painting?

It was painted four hundred years ago. -Four hundred?

You seem a little too young to be four hundred years old.

She's one of my ancestors.

We share the same family name and a certain physical resemblance.

Excuse me, countess.

Will you excuse me for a moment, I'll be back shortly.

We're like lords in a haunted castle.

The tea is nice...

But I'd prefer to be in the villa, I feel strange.

Don't be rude to our host.

They're probably two misanthropists, what harm can it do?

None, of course. But I...

Do you know how I feel?

Fascinated.

And then...

I don't know... -Luca, take us away.

What are you saying? -What a marvellous woman.

Don't be afraid, I drank some and it wasn't poisoned...

You see? I'm breathing and I'm talking.

There are lots of dresses here, come and have a look.

No, I prefer to finish my tea. Francesca as well, isn't that right?

The scream came from in here.

Luisa, I beg you. Come out, I'm scared.

Stay close to me. -Then you're scared as well.

What happened? -Luisa has disappeared.

She screamed and then...

I left you together, it's not possible.

The castle is a labyrinth of corridors, there's no need to worry...

She probably got lost. -Then let's look for her.

I'll call Herman

I heard you calling me but I couldn't find my way back.

As I suspected. Your friends were worried.

I'm sorry.

Forgive me.

Let's go, it's late.

I hope to see you again. -Thank you.

We'll come and see you again. -You'll be most welcome.

Come back to the castle tonight, I'll be waiting for you...

I need you.

I'll be waiting for you.

What a strange carriage. -The coachman was (?)

You have woken up in my world...

...and you will stay with me for all the time that remains.

You will come with me. -I must.

You will come with me, I have an isolated castle...

Where a woman lives with her servant, it will be your first night...

Enter into your coffin, I promise to take you to my reign.

For a life with no end.

This time you'll die with no hope of waking up again.

Because I am, and must remain, master of my world.

Let's warm our stomachs...

...and eat something.

I'm not hungry. -Me neither...

But a sandwich wouldn't hurt. -I'm tired, I'm going to bed.

What happened between you?

I'll catch up with Luisa, perhaps she doesn't feel well.

General escape.

Mr Giorgio is waiting for you, he's in the library...

I believe he's asleep in his armchair. -Very well, get some rest.

Goodnight. -Goodnight, Luca.

Listen... -What do you want?

You like a little chat before you go to sleep, no?

What's wrong? -A terrible headache.

You're strange. -Very well, whatever you say...

But please leave me in peace. -I understand...

You're waiting for Giorgio. -So!

What do I have to do to make you understand I want to be alone?

I need to be in the dark, my eyes hurt, my head, everything...

Goodbye. -I don't understand you.

Goodbye, all the same.

Still awake?

Did you see anyone in the garden? -My shadow.

If you want to taste the night, come downstairs...

We'll go for a walk. -I'm tired, thank you.

Countess.

I was expecting you.

It was long journey, I'm late.

Forgive me. -I don't mind waiting...

...when I want something.

Besides, my life has been one long wait...

Painful at times.

It seemed like you had created a strange picture of happiness...

...according to your dreams. -With a servant for a master?

I don't understand.

That madman keeps me prisoner here...

His madness is his passion.

Even if he presents himself as a servant.

I've been waiting for a man who has the courage to take me away from here.

You came here, and you're just like the man I dreamt of...

Look into my eyes and tell me you'll take me away from this life of slavery.

I'll take you away from here, against everyone.

I'm scared of him. -I'll confront him.

Please help me. Help me.

You're just in time.

You can't fight against Herman.

Not now. I'll tell you when you must return.

Not now. Go away.

Would you mind leaving. -Go away.

Please, go away.

I... Only I must be yours.

Yours forever. Like I am all yours.

That's enough. You're a monster...

Just a monster, and I still need you...

You're horrible, horrible.

Enough. -No.

Alda, stay close to me.

Come to me.

I can't bear to see you like this. Go away.

If I die then you'll die with me, because it is me who keeps you young...

Remember this or I'll offer you to the daylight...

...for the pleasure of seeing you disappear into ashes.

Into ashes.

Sleepy head has arrived.

Luca, did you tell the professor and the others?

What? -Nothing important.

Listen, I saw a man in the garden last night.

I was in the garden, dear. We even spoke.

No, you arrived a moment later.

Luisa...

And you? -I was fast asleep.

What's this all about? -Nothing...

I told them some stories about vampires yesterday...

Evidently, Francesca is still a little frightened.

Vampires...

What a great theme for a ballet.

Sensuality, heat, terror...

(?) exasperating than an overdose of cocaine.

(?) that shake the senses to their very foundations.

I've got just the right music, improvise...

Whatever comes to you, follow your instincts.

Luisa isn't well. -What happened?

Poor thing. -Luisa!

Did she fall badly? -She fainted.

We need some smelling salts. -No, some cologne will do.

This will help her.

What happened? -Nothing, dear...

A dizzy spell, you're too tired. Some rest and you'll be fine.

No, Luisa is ill. We went to the castle...

It isn't abandoned. -It's been abandoned for two centuries.

Tell him, Luca. -Who knows who they were?

Francesca, that has nothing to do with this...

Do you want to frighten everyone for no reason?

A man came here last night, he went into Luisa's room...

And now Luisa is sick.

Perhaps it's all nonsense, but Luisa isn't well.

No, Francesca, I feel fine.

No one is well here...

I'm scared.

Something is happening, I can feel it.

You're nervous, Francesca.

Go and get some fresh air.

Dreams of vampires, and now you're terrorising your classmates.

But it wasn't a dream.

It wasn't a dream. -Some sunlight will do you good.

I'm going out as well.

It seems like you're all scared of an explanation.

Do you think something needs explaining?

Yes, and you're at the centre of it, I don't like mysteries between us.

What? Do I have to invent them for you?

Continue like that...

...and I'll kick up such a fuss that I'm certain the truth will come out.

Then you'll be with me as well.

Open it.

Help.

Open it.

Shall I warm up some food for the ladies?

She didn't even turn up for dinner. -Strange girl, Francesca.

Not as much as Luisa. -Here she is.

How do you feel, dear? -Fine, thank you.

I went for a walk in the forest...

I think I saw Francesca...

...resting under a tree.

I'll go and look for her.

Help.

Francesca.

Answer me.

Where have you been? -Looking for you and ghosts in the castle

Me? I only went for a short walk in the forest...

And I came back to the villa for dinner.

Well?

What happened? -He didn't believe me...

And you won't believe me either.

Alda.

Alda.

Go away. Monster.

Go away, No, I don't want you like this...

Go away.

Your friend threatened me, we must eliminate him.

Come, I need you as well.

Let's talk about it. -To make you laugh?

You're still frightened, you see shadows everywhere...

Look at you, walking around in abandoned cemeteries...

And then... -What do you want?

I'm sorry if I was rude to you.

Both of you, you think everything we saw was all a joke.

Is it my fault I don't believe in ghosts?

Is it my fault if you tell me you were attacked by a monster...

...but I find you passed out all alone in a crypt?

Then it's pointless talking about it.

But I'm certain someone, or something, will show themselves again...

Perhaps they're already here.

Okay, all I ask of you is to tell the others to be on guard.

No, no...

You dream with your eyes open.

Good evening.

What shall we do?

Nothing.

You two get on better without me, I'll be in the library with Giorgio...

Call me if you need me.

Aren't you going to get some rest?

Aren't you going to get some rest?

Aren't you going to get some rest?

You must bring that woman with you.

She suspects something, she'll never follow me.

She's jealous...

Her boyfriend could be meeting the lady from the castle in the forest...

Do as I say.

I want to be left alone.

Do you still believe in our friendship? -In mine, yes...

In yours, I don't know anymore.

I didn't want to hurt you.

Luca is the lover of the woman we saw in the castle...

Is this what is upsetting you? -It's not true...

Luca loves me. You're just making things up.

Do you think so? If you promise to remain calm...

I'll show you something which will convince you.

I promise.

Luca has an appointment with the countess...

It's pointless asking me how I know.

Do you know where as well?

Yes.

Let's go.

Very well, but let's make sure nobody notices us.

Checkmate.

Francesca is frightened and Luisa is consoling her.

Are you looking for someone? -Where is Luca?

I don't know why you're asking me. -In the carriage.

This time you're coming with me.

You won't escape. -Let go of me.

Luisa, help me.

That's Francesca's voice.

It's coming from the forest, let's go.

Help.

Help.

Help.

Help.

What happened? -Take her with you.

Don't move from the villa, if we need you we'll call you.

Let's go.

Luisa must stay with them.

This is what I want.

Come, I'll show you where you can hide from the others.

Come.

No, not here.

It will be your home forever.

Because only I can be master of my world. Only me!

Unchain me.

Not like this, no.

Only me.

Welcome.

Where's Luisa? -Your question is strange...

...and you surprise me. -Where is Luisa?

I don't know anyone by that name.

However, there no other women in the castle.

I don't know if I can believe you. -Luca, Luisa is here...

I can feel it.

I can only offer you some tea.

I asked you where Luisa is?

Woman, demon, countess, or whatever the hell you are...

I'll wait all night, but Luisa must come home...

Too many things have happened which have lead us here...

...and your tea won't enchant me this time.

I don't want to drink or play.

We'll wait for you to start talking no matter...

Watch out.

It was nothing serious.

Did you know about this as well? -A strange occurrence.

Where's Luisa? -Talk, before it's too late.

Enough of these games, we might forget you're a woman, talk.

I can't listen to you anymore...

To reply to you I would need to know something I don't.

You know where she is.

You know.

Countess.

Countess, there's a woman passed out in the park.

Where? -By the entrance.

Come on.

She's dead, Luca.

She's dead.

Then it's all true.

Giorgio, there's a maniac still on the loose...

The locals say he can only be defeated with a crucifix.

Come on.

They're coming back, let's go. -I want to see her.

Hurry up.

They've disappeared.

We'll stop them with this cross.

Come out, cursed creatures.

Come out or we'll burn down the castle.

Watch out, Giorgio.

They went this way.

It's dawn, we can't go back.

I'm scared, I'm starting to see so much light.

You go that way, I'll keep going up.

Here they are.

You as well...

You killed her as well. Bring her back to life.

No, not me.

Help me, Luca.

It's over for you, monster.

Now I can free myself from your spell. I've been his prisoner for 400 years.

It's not true...

Don't listen to her. Save yourself.

Still telling lies, monster?

Help me, Luca.

Liberate me from him, help me.

Let's go away from here, take me with you.

I'll love you like no other woman has ever loved you.

If she touches you you're dead, save yourself.

It will end by itself, with the sun.

I'll be yours forever.

I lived for you, I'll live on for you.

Luca, help me.

Together, how we lived.

The sun.

But what is it? It's horrible.

It's over...

...and Luisa might be alive again.

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