Dracula

[Thunderous instrumental music]

[Soft instrumental music]

JONATHAN:

"The Diary of Jonathan Harker.

"May 3, 1885.

"At last my long journey

is drawing to its close.

"What the eventual end will be,

I cannot foresee.

"But whatever may happen,

I can rest secure...

"...that I will have done all in my power

to achieve success.

"The last lap of my journey

from the village of Klausenberg...

"...proved to be more difficult

than I had anticipated...

"...due to the reluctance on the part of

the coach driver to take me all the way.

"As there was no other transport

available...

"...I was forced

to travel the last few kilometers on foot...

"...before arriving at Castle Dracula.

"The castle appeared innocuous

in the warm sun, and all seemed normal...

"...but for one thing:

There were no birds singing.

"As I crossed the wooden bridge,

and entered the gateway...

"...it suddenly

seemed to become much colder...

"...due, no doubt, to the icy waters

of the mountain torrent...

"...I had just crossed.

"However, I deemed myself

lucky to have secured this post...

"...and did not intend

to falter in my purpose."

[Door creaks open]

[Door creaks shut]

[Soft, eerie instrumental music]

[Clock ticking]

[Sinister instrumental music]

I'm sorry. I didn't hear you come in.

My name's Jonathan Harker.

I'm the new librarian.

You will help me, won't you?

Say you will, please!

- How can I help you?

- Get me away from here.

- But why?

- He is keeping me prisoner.

Who is? Count Dracula?

I'm afraid I don't understand.

Please. Please help me to escape!

[Ominous instrumental music]

Mr. Harker.

I am glad that you have arrived safely.

Count Dracula?

I am Dracula.

And I welcome you to my house.

I must apologize for not being here

to greet you personally...

...but I trust you've found

everything you needed.

Thank you, sir. It was most thoughtful.

It was the least I could do

after such a journey.

Yes, it is a long journey.

And tiring, no doubt.

Permit me to show you to your room.

Thank you, sir.

DRACULA:
No, please, allow me.

Unfortunately,

my housekeeper is away at the moment.

- A family bereavement, you understand?

- Of course.

DRACULA:
However, everything

has been prepared for your comfort.

JONATHAN:
When may I start?

DRACULA:
When you wish. There are

a large number of volumes to be indexed.

- Is there anything else you need?

- I don't think so. You've been very kind.

On the contrary, it is entirely my privilege.

I am very fortunate to have found such

a distinguished scholar to work for me.

I like quiet and seclusion.

This house, I think, offers that.

Then we are both satisfied.

An admirable arrangement.

There is just one more thing, Mr. Harker.

I have to go out and will not be back

until after sundown tomorrow.

Until then,

please look upon this house as your own.

- Good night, Mr. Harker.

- Good night, sir.

[Knocking on door]

As I shall be away for so long,

you should have the key to the library.

Thank you.

You will find the library

to the left of the hall.

- May I?

- Yes, certainly.

DRACULA:
Your wife?

JONATHAN:
No, my fiance.

DRACULA:
You are a very fortunate man.

May I ask her name?

Lucy Holmwood.

- Charming, charming.

- You are very kind.

Good night.

Sleep well, Mr. Harker.

[Door locking]

JONATHAN:

"At last I have met Count Dracula.

"He accepts me as a man who has agreed...

"...to work among his books, as I intended.

"It only remains for me now

to await the daylight hours...

"...when, with God's help...

"...I will forever end...

"...this man's reign of terror."

[Thunderous instrumental music]

[Soft, ominous instrumental music]

[Door shuts loudly]

- Mr. Harker. You will help me?

- Lf it's at all possible.

But why is Count Dracula

keeping you prisoner?

- I cannot tell you that.

- But if I am to help you, I must know.

I'm sorry, it's not possible.

You make it very difficult for me.

I am a guest here. If I'm to help you

I must have a reason.

A reason. You ask for a reason!

Isn't it reason enough that he locks me

in this house, holds me against my will?

You have no idea what an evil man he is!

Or what terrible things he does!

I could not.

I dare not try to leave on my own.

He would find me again, I know.

But with you to help me,

I would have a chance.

You must help me! You must!

You're my only hope!

You must!

I'll help you, I promise.

Please don't distress yourself.

Thank you.

[Ominous instrumental music]

[Woman screams]

[Dramatic instrumental music]

[Jonathan gasping]

[Woman screaming]

[Climactic instrumental music]

[Shrill instrumental music]

JONATHAN:
"I have become a victim

of Dracula and the woman in his power.

"It may be that I am doomed

to be one of them.

"If that is so, I can only pray...

"...that whoever finds my body...

"...will possess the knowledge...

"...to do what is necessary...

"...to release my soul.

"I have lost a day. Soon it will be dark.

"While my senses are still my own,

I must do what I set out to do.

"I must find the resting place of Dracula...

"...and there end his existence forever.

"Soon it will be sundown

and they will walk again.

"I do not have much time."

[Dramatic instrumental music]

[Woman screams]

[Suspenseful instrumental music]

[Lighthearted percussion music plays]

[Door opens]

[Landlord switches off music]

- Good day, sir.

- Good day.

- May I have a brandy, please?

- Certainly, sir.

LANDLORD:
Traveling far?

HELSING:
Not much farther, I hope.

HELSING:
Is it possible to have a meal?

LANDLORD:
Yes, sir.

Inga!

Only a simple one, I'm afraid, sir.

- Your change, sir.

- Thank you.

We don't get many travelers in these parts.

Not that stop, anyway.

You had one a few days ago, I believe.

A Mr. Harker.

- Harker, sir?

- Yes.

He's a friend of mine.

- He wrote to me from this address.

- Not here, sir.

I remember the gentleman.

He gave me a letter to post.

Hold your tongue, girl!

Was this the letter?

- I'm not sure.

- Perhaps you remember the name.

Dr. Van Helsing.

I'm not sure.

LANDLORD:
Go and prepare a meal for

this gentleman. At once. Do you hear me?

What are you afraid of?

- I don't understand you.

- Why all these garlic flowers?

And over the window?

And up here?

They're not for decoration, are they?

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

- I think you do.

And that you know something

about my friend.

HELSING:
He came here to help you.

LANDLORD:
We haven't asked for any help.

You need it all the same.

Look, sir.

You're a stranger here in Klausenberg.

Some things are best left alone...

...such as interfering in things

which are beyond our powers.

Please, don't misunderstand me.

This is more than a superstition, I know.

The danger is very real.

If the investigation that Mr. Harker and I

are engaged upon is successful...

...not only you,

but the whole world will benefit.

HELSING:
Castle Dracula is somewhere here

in Klausenberg.

Will you tell me how I get there?

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