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[ominous music]

[church bell ringing]

Do you hear the bell this glorious sunrise, my dear?

Just as it rang a year ago today

just for us.

What are you doing there, darling?

Oh, I see.

My mother taught me when I was very young.

It's to protect them from harm.

Well it appears your mother was just as wrong about that

as she was regarding our marriage.

Happy anniversary, dearest Ellen.

Oh, I'm sorry my love.

Such innocence can only last for so long in this world.

Well if that is so

and it has been an entire year,

perhaps at last we can be together?

We could send message today that you're ill.

No, for if I am to be the richest man in Wisborg

I must spend every moment to improve my situation.

[Ellen] Oh!

Kill it Ellen! Destroy it!

Only you could show mercy on such an evil creature.

It's not evil, it's just its nature.

Oh how quickly time runs away.

I must be off as Herr Knock will murder me if I am late.

[foreboding music]

What's wrong?

You were so happy just a moment ago.

Oh it's nothing.

I just wish they'd tear down that terrible building.

I hate it.

Best be on your way.

Of course.

[Dr. Bulwer] Oh, Thomas. Thomas.

Oh slow down, slow down my boy huh?

One cannot outrun one's fate.

My apologies, Herr Bulwer, I didn't see you there.

As far as my fate is concerned

if I believed in such a thing

I would outrun it.

Well then what do you believe in, my boy?

Wealth, property and prominence.

Everyone believes in these things I think.

No, no, one cannot put one's faith in such hollow prospects

as those Thomas.

But instead,

only in love I believe.

Well of course love as well.

Forgive me sir, but I'm running late

- and my employer can be rather... - Yeah, yes, I know.

Such a cruel and bitter man

has lost sight of what is important in life I think.

Well then run along there, Thomas

and uh have a good day, my boy.

Good day to you, Doctor.

[street chatter]

Your letters, sir.

Leave.

[ominous music]

[ghostly whispers]

[crazed laughter]

My apologies for the hour, Herr Knock.

Herr Hutter, it is a glorious morning is it not?

Why yes. Yes, yes it is.

Yet still, somewhere deep in here

we all thirst for a touch of rain.

Hmm? Do they not?

Yes. Good news.

We have just acquired a dear new client

and we must attend to his every need.

A close acquaintance of yours?

Um...

in a sense.

He intends to purchase a residence in our fair city.

Something very large

for his wealth travels back centuries.

Perhaps that building across from your, your very home?

Wait. I mean pardon, sir.

But that is just an abandoned slaughterhouse

which as I'm sure you'll agree

should have been razed many years ago.

May I suggest the spacious Faust manor.

No!

No, no.

You see he's a

he's quite eccentric

and most particular about location.

Herr Knock, I must protest for the sake

of your reputation alone.

That is a foul, vile place.

I implore you sir,

are you quite sure of this?

Yes, now more so than ever, Herr Hutter.

Now look, he lives some distance away

and he wishes for you to deliver all the papers

to him personally.

Me?

Where am I to go?

I'll show you.

Yes, yes.

He lives here in an old castle atop a tall, bare mountain and...

there's his noble title.

But that is several days travel away.

I know nothing of that area.

Indeed there may be some sweat.

Perhaps even a bit of blood.

But I promise you the rewards

will be far greater than your loftiest imagination, young Hutter.

So, travel fast to the land of ghosts and phantoms my fortunate friend.

The standard forms will do.

And the price has already been negotiated.

Make sure you give him this just as soon as you arrive.

Hmm? Now go, go.

Prepare to leave as you shall on the last train at midnight.

Tonight?!

Yes, farewell Herr Hutter!

Of course sir, I

I will endeavor to do my best.

Thank you and goodbye.

Thank you.

[Knock laughs maniacally]

[crickets chirping]

[Thomas] So you know that wretched place opposite us

that derelict place filled with rats.

Well anyway, that's the place Knock is selling.

And even though I can only imagine it's worth to a demolitionist

he did imply a great deal of money for myself in the deal.

Perhaps I was wrong about it this entire time and

soon I will be richer than even you, Wolfram.

But it is strange of Knock to be so generous.

I wonder why he did not take the trip himself?

How was your hand, my dear?

It's fine.

Thank you, Captain.

Please call me Wolfram.

Just like the "chivalrous" man you married here?

I told you I tried to kill that evil thing

but she wouldn't let me.

Although I'm unsure what my dear sister now wishes to be called.

Perhaps "Madame" Ruth Harding.

Grand guru of the mystical order of spinsters.

[Ruth] There is much beyond this mundane world of ours.

And there are those who are too arrogant

or nearsighted to see it.

[Wolfram] Yes I'm sure that is true. Quite true.

[Thomas] I wish to thank you again

for taking Ellen in on such short notice.

It is our pleasure to have her as our guest.

And now, let us celebrate my departure

with that rare brandy

I know you keep hidden in that workplace, Wolfram.

Yes, please do go.

[Ruth] Ellen and I have had enough of you men already.

Well, if you could find a proper husband dear sister

you might think otherwise.

[Wolfram] Come Thomas.

Let us see if Ruth's crystal ball can help us find

where the evil spirits have buried that bottle.

Such things do exist you know?

Yes.

I know.

What's wrong, love?

Come you can trust me.

Well lately my dreams have been haunted by a tall

and frightening shadow.

And when I awake,

it's still there

in my room even if just for a moment.

And it...

Go on.

Well, I find it difficult to describe.

There are times I feel...

I fear I might fall into its darkness forever.

And there are others where.

I almost wish him to...

[Ruth] Would forever fall into you?

The darkest of shadows

are drawn to the most brilliant of light.

Here look.

The darkness is fed by the light.

In turn, the light shines to destroy the darkness.

And whatever darkness is drawn to your brilliant light

you must face alone.

[blows out candle]

[distant thunder]

Dammit!

Where is my travel mirror.

Have you seen it anywhere?

I must find it.

Thomas.

Please go tell him he must find someone else

or simply take the trip himself like the Captain said.

I would be sacked if I were to ask such a stupid thing.

Well I wish you weren't leaving.

That's different.

I'm sorry, ah...

I'm

just overwhelmed at this responsibility

and unknown country to where I'm traveling.

In truth I fear my mind has overrun with terrible thoughts of

lonely death and

darkness. - Then stop it, Thomas!

If you truly wish to become the man you're always speaking of

then you must go and face the darkness yourself.

What do you mean?

But you were just wanting me to stay.

I had a change of heart. That's all.

You often confuse me.

But then I often confuse myself.

I will write whenever possible,

and Ruth and Wolfram will tend to your every need.

Not every.

Storm's heading this way.

Best be off before it catches up.

So safe travels,

and here's to you coming back a different man, Tom.

[Thomas chuckles]

And you save the rest of that bottle till then.

Don't you worry we will watch over her, Thomas.

Goodbye.

Thank you and goodbye.

Come Ruth, let's give the lovebirds a moment.

No.

Now, now.

Face it alone remember?

Soon we can live like Wolfram and Ruth do here.

I don't care about money.

All I wish for...

[distant train whistle]

[Ellen] Here, Take this with you.

[Thomas] Oh Ellen, you know how much I hate foolish superstitions.

Please.

[Thomas sighs]

Alright.

But I can't promise to keep it this entire journey.

[train whistle continues]

I must go.

Okay.

I love you.

Yes, well...

Goodbye, darling.

[slow waltz music]

[train whistle, chugging]

[distant thunder]

[Thomas] Ellen!

[floorboards creaking]

[raging fire]

[thunder crash]

[train chugging]

[train whistle]

What a strange place.

[Thomas] Hey you.

What's wrong with your eyes?

[Thomas] Do you not have any doctors around here?

[Blind Man] Huh?

You know men of medicine.

Shh.

No.

Doctor, no.

Once I see

evil in mountain.

And now

no more eyes.

[Blind Man laughs]

Hello?

[Innkeeper] Yes I, I come!

Ah.

Well good evening sir and welcome.

But, you come on train?

Appears I'm the only one that did.

Oh yes.

It is the end of tracks.

But we are so happy that you are here.

It's not Wolfram's.

Was ist das?

Nothing.

I'm very hungry.

Ah!

Of course, of course.

Come this way.

Please, please.

Sit, sit.

Would you want a room also?

No, just food and drink.

As I must quickly be on my way to Graf Orlok's castle.

No, no.

You cannot go there at night.

Indeed you should never even think of going there.

But I must.

I have important papers to be signed by him in person.

But you will never make it.

The Death Bird.

It stalks the forest at night.

Well, thank you miss.

Sorry she does not speak your language.

No, I think she does.

Well perhaps you're right, old man.

Maybe I should set off in the morning.

Oh yes, sir.

Shall I prepare your room?

Yes please.

Oh right away, sir.

Right away.

[distant Death Bird call]

[eerie music]

"From the wicked soul of the Belial spawned the vampire

that feedeth on the hellish elixir of human blood."

[Blind Man] It's, it's here.

[Blind Man] It's here.

[Blind Man] It is.

[Blind Man] It's here.

[Blind Man] It is here.

[Blind Man] It is here.

Hey you.

What are you going on about at this hour?

It has come. It is here.

Oh let me guess, that ridiculous Death Bird again?

Yes!

Yes.

It is here!

Well apparently I'm as blind

as you old fool as I see nothing.

Listen.

I, I warn you!

Not to go!

Shh!

Now be off.

I have a long journey tomorrow and it's nearly midnight.

No!

No, no!

It is here.

It is here!

It is here!

[Death Bird call]

[Screams]

[crickets chirping]

[door knock]

Ellen.

You still awake, dear?

Yes Ruth.

Come in.

You look exhausted.

Still not sleeping because?

And I'm also terribly worried for Thomas.

Really, he's just so fearful and naive.

Naive?

To what do you mean?

To life,

to death,

and everything that hides in the shadows in-between.

You mean "who" hides in the shadows?

Yes.

And I love him.

There are so many different forms of love.

It's often confusing to know which ones we are feeling.

There's romantic and platonic,

committed and

fleeting.

Even the kind of love that is

forbidden by society.

One which we must keep hidden from others.

Even the ones we love the most.

There is also selfless.

Where one puts the welfare of others before themselves.

And which one are you feeling now, darling?

I do not know.

Dawn is coming.

[distant bell tolls]

[train whistle]

[chugging]

[crows cawing]

Are you sure I can pay no one to take me there?

To all in this country

you may be as wealthy as a king.

But, it takes a madman

to trade his riches

to feast with the devil.

That is the way to him.

[distant thunder]

[sighs]

[marketplace chatter]

Quite the unusual choice.

Most folks only want the bright ones.

Well I must have them then.

- Danke. [Knock] Give it to me!

[Butcher] Let it go you imbecile.

[Knock] You, letting it all go to waste.

My master will destroy you for this.

Give it to me!

Soon, my master will be here

to take all your lives.

All of you.

[Butcher] Be off!

[Butcher] Or I'll take yours straight away!

Herr Knock.

Guten Tag, Fraulein Hutter.

Oh, poor dear.

As if a widow with your husband so recently departed.

My condolences.

The shadow sends his sympathies as well.

Oh yes.

And now he wishes to get to know you better.

[Policeman] You there stop!

[Knock grunts]

[police whistle]

[Ellen breathes heavily]

[insect skittering]

[Thomas startled]

Ah uh!

Ah.

[Death Bird call]

[ominous music]

[horses neighing]

[whip crack]

[carriage rumbles]

[crows cawing]

[whip crack]

[gates groan open]

[gates slams closed]

[cold wind blows]

Graf Orlok?

My name is Thomas Hutter.

I have signature papers for you to sign

for your new property in Wisborg.

I have waited too long.

It'll soon be midnight and the servants have all retired.

My apologies but the journey was difficult and

took much time.

Yes.

Too much

time.

[somber music swells]

I was unaware Herr Knock could correspond in your

peculiar dialect.

I must thank you again for an overly generous feast.

It feels as if another should join lest it go to waste.

[Orlok] And soon they shall.

Oh, so you have another joining us?

[soft ghostly wind]

Um, I am most familiar

with the property in which you invested in.

In fact, it sits directly across from my very home.

You'll be a neighbor of mine.

And of your wife's.

Oh, so you know I'm married?

For what other reason with a man venture

so far into the treacherous unknown

except for a deeper grasp

at a woman's heart.

Sentimental indeed, Graf Orlok.

But I assure you, my journey here was for personal reasons.

And besides,

there is no need for me to grasp more of Ellen's heart.

You seem so sure.

Of course I am, sir.

Why would I not be?

They are veiled, mysterious creatures

filled with

buried secrets,

and unfulfilled

desires.

I assure you all her desires are known to me.

And are quite satisfied as well.

Yes.

"Of course" they are.

I sense the subject interests you?

Which?

The subject of love.

In fact

[slams table] It does not!

My apologies I did not mean to offend you.

[clock chimes loudly]

[Thomas] Ah! Ow!

Have you cut yourself?

It's nothing.

Thank you.

[Orlok] Take care.

It is far more dangerous

than you know.

I assure you I'm alright.

[haunting music]

No lesser truth has ever been spoken

in these halls.

[Thomas gasps]

I plead forgiveness,

as my ways are sure to be strange to you.

But, the blood is the life

and shall never be wasted.

I trust you will find your quarters comfortable.

But, for the time

please, sit.

And I will tell you tales of my long suffering past

and lost traditions.

And then,

you shall tell me of yours.

We shall

come to know each other

better.

Yes, let us talk

until the sun shows its dreaded face once again.

[rooster crows]

[clock chimes]

"My darling,"

"do not be anxious that your love is so far away."

"The bloodthirsty insects here are ravenous."

"In fact I was bitten twice last night on the neck

and have felt weak and dazed ever since."

"I pray it does not become a fever."

"The count is a strange and mysterious shadow of a man."

I feel I must inform you again

the building is in complete disrepair with no furnishings

or any comforts.

I did suggest my employer offer you

another richly appointed home I

- thought would be more... - I assure you

my reasons are "personal."

Of course.

Then your signature here please.

What is the time?

Half past 11 o'clock.

It's...

quite an expensive piece.

In fact it's the most valuable thing I possess.

And that is my wife, Ellen.

Such a delicate neck.

"Let not its shadow engulf you

for pain of death will surely follow."

"It regains its strength by day seeking darkness underground

to enshroud itself with accursed dirt."

"Most of all beware of midnight's stroke,

as then it feasts on the victim's blood."

[clock chimes midnight]

[slow waltz music]

Thomas.

Oh no, no.

Don't open it Thomas.

Don't open it.

[Death Bird call]

[water rushing]

[door creaks]

[Thomas gasps]

[door slams]

[screams]

[Wolfram] What is going on?

[Ruth] Wolfram help me.

[Ruth] Let's get her to the bed.

[Ruth] Ellen, can you hear me?

[Hilde] Is everything alright?

[Ruth] Hilde. [Hilde] Oh.

[Wolfram] What has happened to her?

[Wolfram] Who has done this to her? [Ruth] I don't know.

[indistinct]

[Wolfram] Perhaps the bastard is still nearby.

[Wolfram] Show yourself!

[Wolfram] Do not hide in the shadows you coward!

Go and wake the Doctor. - Yes sir.

And give him my personal apology at the lateness of the hour.

[Hilde] Right away.

Mm-hmm.

Ah yeah.

It appears some

some conscious anxiety emerged

as a fevered nightmare.

And she acted out this terrible scenario in her sleep.

She'll be alright as soon as this agitation subsides.

Thank you, Herr Bulwer.

And again my sincere regret for calling at such...

[Ellen] I...

I saw him.

You saw who, sweetheart?

Thomas.

Of course.

The worrisome object of her delusions.

[Ellen] The shadow was...

was going to kill him.

And now he comes to drink the blood of all.

He's going to kill everybody.

The shadows of one's dreams often take on

forms unimaginable by the light of the day.

I suspect that she will be alright

as soon as the sun rises.

Come.

We must all get some rest.

There's not much time left of this night.

Of course and thanks again, Doctor.

Of course good night.

[Ruth] Good night, Doctor. [Dr. Bulwer] Good night.

[soft wind blows]

[door creaks open]

[haunting music]

[clock ticking]

[clock chimes]

[coffin sliding]

[horses neigh]

[Thomas yells in pain]

[melancholy music]

I know who you are!

[Thomas] And I know where you're going!

[Thomas] I will find you and kill you

before you lay a hand on her.

I've discovered his plan,

and I must take the train back to Wisborg.

I can get there days before but I must leave it once.

The vampire is on the way to murder my wife!

Let go of me at once.

Let go of me!

[Transylvanian Doctor] Now you listen, my friend.

Even though what you are saying cannot be true

you would still be dead by the time you reach Wisborg.

Do you understand me?

Yes, yes.

Now rest.

I'm so sorry.

So very sorry.

[indistinct dock sounds]

What is that here, Nik?

I don't know, Captain.

You know we cannot take any more cargo.

Besides we're expecting stormy seas.

We'll be lucky if we make it alive.

So God will.

But whoever he was paid enough to charter this entire skiff.

And for just this one box.

But what the devil is in here?

- Open it. - Aye Cap'n.

Go tell the fellow we're not gonna take it.

Yeah, but we could be home

before Christmas with the missus and kids

with that kind of gold, Captain.

Hoist it aboard.

Aye aye, sir.

[hammering]

[distant tormented cries]

Ahem. Excuse me, Professor.

Yes what is it?

A patient is exhibiting

a new rather revolting behavior, sir.

Let me guess,

our once respectable gentleman again?

Yes, Herr Sievers.

Alright,

let's have a look.

But I suspect by the sound of it.

I'd rather not.

Yes sir.

[fly buzzing]

Now just watch him, Professor.

Mmm-mmm.

[Professor Sievers laughs]

Would you be so kind as

to tell me why you are now eating flies, Herr Knock?

Please don't take it personally, Professor.

It has nothing to do with the fine cuisine

you serve at this delightful establishment.

But perhaps you could help me to understand?

Well I'd be happy to

if I had your word that you would listen.

I see.

[Knock] But I uh, I must have your word.

Back you idiot!

Or else you'll get the nozzle again.

Your, your... Your sadistic friend seems

to need your help more than I do, Doctor.

Alright, you have my word.

Soon my master will come

and he has imparted upon me a fundamental truth.

[Knock] Something you must promise never to forget.

Yes?

And what is that truth?

Life is blood.

Blood is life.

Blood is life!

[Knock wails]

[hard punches]

[Knock laughs hysterically]

[ocean surf, light breeze]

Look, there she is.

Ellen!

I knew we would find you here.

Yes, but perhaps not the best place

for one suffering melancholy.

I do so love this view of the ocean.

[Wolfram] Indeed, it is quite peaceful.

But you are not a widow yet, my dear.

What is it?

From Thomas.

I knew he would write.

Come on tell us

what does it say?

He is coming.

A carriage has arrived to take you to the station.

I only hope there's still time before...

before my wife begins to worry about my safety.

Yes of course.

And so you should.

You see,

I for one have always believed you.

My things?

Yes of course.

Where did you find this?

My wife gave it to me just before

I left on this godforsaken journey.

So she's from here?

No she is...

Well, perhaps in a way.

Her mother was from gypsy blood if I recall.

Oh yes.

Something only a true Romani would know.

Very old.

Very powerful.

Powerful?

It's an ancient charm.

Whoever holds it close is forever kept safe from the

darkest forces of nature.

You must travel fast,

and return it to her just as soon as you can.

No, there is nothing of nature in him.

His gruesome face and murderous ways

are but a grim consequence of this accursed place.

You must believe me.

It can save her life.

My sincerest thanks

to you and the Doctor for saving mine.

[Janitor] Yeah, always me favorite here, Herr Knock.

Quiet as a mouse.

Never makin' some bloody fuss.

Naw, you ain't nothin' like the others.

Animals is what they are.

Wha... I was surprised to see what happened to you.

But then, I guess it don't take much to set that man off.

Belongs with the rest of them if you ask me.

[Knock chuckles]

[Knock's laugh echoes]

And lead us not into temptation,

and deliver us from evil.

Amen.

[Nik] Amen.

[splash]

Cap'n, I'll say it again.

Them plague infested rats' the evil that's lurking aboard the ship.

I seen 'em scurrying about the bilge not just an hour ago.

Yes, I've seen 'em too.

I'm thinkin' it's high time we go down there and kill 'em all!

Can't risk getting bit.

Unless you want to end up like the rest of the crew.

Gettin' bit on the "neck?"

Yeah.

Aye.

And what about Grunewald?

It'll just be the two of us soon.

But it feels I should say something.

No more going below!

Cap'n, he's our best hand o'er 10 years now.

He saved both our lives a dozen times he did.

Yes, he did.

But keep a wary distance.

I don't want to be sailing this death ship alone into Wisborg.

Aye.

[creaking timbers]

How you doin' mate?

Grue'y?

Ah, mate.

Had a dream.

Yeah?

Was a shadow come up from the earth.

Just a shadow but it was real.

Naw, just a trick off the old noggin, chum.

You'll be alright.

Feeds on the blood of the living.

Come to murder.

Murder us all.

You listen here ol' Grue'y,

I've no time for none of your scary ghost stories, you hear?

It's down here.

Over there.

[Grunewald] It's there.

[Grunewald] Don't you see it's over there!

A shadow come out of the dirt.

Out of that cursed box of dirt.

[coughs up blood]

[ominous music]

Cap'n was right.

Somethin' wrong with this picture he says.

And now I's agree.

So I'll kill you whatever ya are!

[wood crack]

[rustling dirt]

[creaking wood]

[dramatic music crescendos]

[stormy sea]

Nik!

What is going on down there?

[mumbled] [indistinct] - To get strong my self...

Nik!

Where are you?

[footsteps above]

[rain falling]

[thunder crash]

[eerie music]

[rain drip]

The master is near.

[train whistle]

[fire raging, timbers cracking]

[knocking]

Ellen.

Ellen!

Thomas?

Thomas.

What happened?

Wolfram! Ruth! Come help!

[Orlok sniffs the air and exhales]

[Wolfram] This way.

[Wolfram] You're doing fine old man.

[Thomas] I'm fine please don't worry.

Lock all the doors and windows.

I'll explain later.

Yes.

And I'll go and get that brandy now too.

Thomas.

Now I know you're wondering,

but the story is long and full of strange and terrible things.

I'm sure you would never believe.

Oh no, I think I would.

But most importantly

after all I've been through I've come to realize something,

something very important.

And that is I truly love you.

In a way,

I didn't understand it before.

In a way...

deeper than I ever thought I could possibly feel.

And I wish to apologize,

for the distance and lack of affection in the past.

Before I left all I could think of was myself

and my foolish worldly desires.

I was blind

to the true happiness that

breathed right in front of me.

And now I see.

[Janitor] Looks like more rain's comin', Herr Knock.

Now it's like the wife always used to say

everything good comes from above.

God rest her...

[screams]

[Knock wails hysterically]

[eerie music]

[somber bell tolls]

[coughing, yelling, soft crying]

Abandon all hope save through

lure of an innocent maiden's blood,

to maketh the creature not heed the first rays of sun.

[crows cawing]

[Knock laughs crazily]

Why does everybody look so worried?

The master only hungers as you do.

What's the difference between him

and that fool of a butcher and the rest of you?

Huh?

Tell me!

- Why does he not just die! - Tell me!

How come one lunatic infect an entire population

and not perish from the dreaded disease himself?

And even now my beloved sister has fallen ill.

No.

I should be home tending her rather than chasing

this infernal maniac!

[Knock laughs mockingly]

What if there is no plague, Wolfram?

The doctors are mystified from here to Varna.

But I tell you again I've had these marks myself.

I know what is going on.

Knock is just a ruse.

Come with me and help me find the true killer.

There is no such thing as vampires, Thomas!

We can save Ruth and everyone!

Ah!

[hard strike]

[Knock laughs gleefully]

Get down here you bastard!

- Or I'll bring you down here myself... - Don't shoot!

[gunshot]

Apologies, Professor.

But it is my turn at him now.

[Professor Sievers] No!

Come on this way!

[police whistle]

[icy wind]

I told you to not look through my things.

[throws book] [Thomas] Especially not this!

What's wrong?

[Thomas] What's wrong?

First, he violates you within your dreams,

then he captures and attempts to murder me,

and now he is here

draining the lifeblood of an entire city.

Even Ruth.

I have searched everywhere and still cannot convince Wolfram or anyone else to help me.

I even pried my way into that labyrinth of death.

[Thomas] No!

[Ellen] It's okay.

[Thomas] He might see.

Thomas.

Ellen.

I know I was blind to what lurks in the shadows of this world,

but I promise you.

I will not lose you to him.

So keep this with you, always.

I still cannot say I believe it is true

but I have since seen far, far stranger things.

[Ellen] I... [Thomas] Please.

I'll stay with you and watch over you.

God strike me if I ever leave your sight again.

[melancholy music]

[Ellen gasps]

What is it?

What, what's wrong?

I'm not sure.

I suddenly feel...

Ellen, what's wrong?

Darling?

Doctor Bulwer.

Quickly.

[Thomas] Yes.

Be still,

and do not worry my love.

I will be back in a few short moments.

Please, just rest.

Please God, no.

[doors creak open]

[creeping footsteps]

[doorknob squeaks]

[dramatic music swells]

[music crescendos]

[Ellen inhales sharply and moans]

Herr Bulwer.

Herr Bulwer.

Doctor! Wake up, wake up!

What is it Thomas, my boy?

Ellen has fallen ill. I fear she could be dying.

Oh I'm terribly sorry to hear that, Thomas,

but I have tried everything I know how

- and with so many friends... - Please Doctor just listen to me!

Stop Thomas!

I have heard these rumors about your

theory regarding the plague.

And remember, too, your wife is prone

to spells in her sleep.

Herr Bulwer, I do not know if

it is the plague, some bloodthirsty fiend

or simply fainting spells.

I just do not know!

Please.

Please, come with me.

I will pay you whatever you wish

even if it takes the rest of my life to do so.

Thomas, you do not owe me anything.

I recall a brief conversation

we had one beautiful morning not long ago.

It was about love if I remember.

And it appears you have learned its lesson.

Come!

[Thomas] Thank you, thank you. - Come [indistinct]

[Dr. Bulwer] We must make haste!

My mother always used to tell the tale of a demon that

would arise under such a rare moon.

She used to frighten us,

saying its strange color

came from all the blood it drank

from the naughty little children that would not go to sleep.

[Knock giggles]

I wonder then,

why are you two not yet asleep?

Out of my way madman or I will...

The demon would like you to stay a little while longer

for there's still one child left.

[haunting music]

[shuffling wood]

Oh,

it seems there's yet another not asleep.

[barrels knocking]

A little too much of the devil's drink tonight, my friend?

Careful,

could send you straight the hell.

[gun cocks]

[gunshot]

Then I will see you there, you monster.

You murdered my sister!

Why, Ruth?

Why?!

-[Thomas] I am... -Get away from me!

[Wolfram sobbing]

Please, Doctor, please quickly!

Keep going Thomas I'm right behind you!

[church bell rings]

[sizzling incinerating]

[ashes whoosh]

Ellen?

[mournful music]

[Thomas] Hey.

Hey, I'm here.

I love you.

I love you too.

Only you.

Ellen?

Ellen.

Ellen?

No, no, no.

No.

No!

Please come back.

I love you too.

Just you.

No!

Ellen!

[Thomas sobbing]

Accept my offer, Thomas.

It is a good job and I'll compensate you well.

In fact, I'll pay you anything you wish if you'll please just stay.

Thank you again, no.

I feel I must go very far from this place.

[sentimental music]

And it's memories.

What was that?

Nothing of value.

I couldn't help but notice her flowers still there.

So pure and innocent.

Just as she was.

[crows cawing]

Yes,

but such innocence can only last for so long in this world.

[slow waltz music]