Howling VI: The Freaks Page #2

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But you look magnificent!

People will bow down to you

in respect, Winston.

In respect!

Tonight, you will take your

rightful place in this world.

No one is ever going to forget you.

Long after we're dead, they'll

still be telling stories

of the amazing Alligator Boy.

(LAUGHS)

I told you once before, Mr. Toones,

don't let me tell you again.

If you laugh at him,

you laugh at me.

Remember that laugh, Winston.

It's the last laugh you'll hear.

Now, gentlemen, your

audience awaits you.

Winston, it's time.

Yes.

It's time!

(LAUGHS)

They do that with

mirrors, you know.

Oh, really?

-(CHUCKLES)

Good God.

Amazing.

What's this?

-Maybe we went the wrong way.

No, see, the door's opening.

Come on.

-(GATE SQUEAKS)

I don't know...

Come on, it'll be fun!

(BUBBLING)

WOMAN:
Help me!

(CREAKING)

(EERIE SCREECH)

(CACKLING)

Exit this way, please.

-I was scared, really scared.

Exit this way, please.

Oh!

It's locked.

Damn it.

Don't worry!

-We're trapped.

Now what?

Oh, wow.

That's great. Okay, you

can let us out now.

(HYSTERICAL LAUGHTER)

Come on.

I don't think your father would like it if...

-My father's not here.

Are you afraid?

Fine, then I'll go by myself.

ELIZABETH:
What is that?

This is wrong.

Elizabeth, there's nothing to

be gained from this.

Not true, my friend.

All these creatures once lived.

They were, and still are,

part of this carnival.

It is their home.

The giraffe-necked lady from Burma.

Mignon, the Penguin Girl.

The incredible Turtle Boy.

Without people like me,

what would have become of these

poor, unfortunate souls?

This world serves many purposes.

To the curious, it is a

source of fulfillment.

To the weak, it is a

source of strength.

And to those that live on it,

it is a source of sanctuary.

My name is Harker.

R.B. Harker.

Welcome.

Please, allow me to be your guide.

May I present, Mr. Toones.

His unique card skills eventually

led to his permanent banishment

from all the finer gambling

establishments across Europe.

I rescued him from a

back-alley card shark

who was unable to appreciate

his special skills.

I'll be seeing you

In all the old familial places

That this heart and mind embraces

All day through

In that small cafe

The park across the way

I'll be seeing you

In every lovely summer's day

In everything

that's light and gay

I'll always think of you that way

I'll find you in the morning sun

And when the night is new

I'll be looking at the moon

But I'll be seeing you.

While traveling through the Amazon,

three of our party were attacked,

one succumbing to ravenous bites.

A noble sacrifice.

I present, the Alligator Boy.

(SNARLING)

It is perhaps the only chance

you will have in your lifetime

to view such a creature of the dark.

Come.

(CLUCKING)

Oh!

I think we've seen enough.

That gentleman knows me.

I ain't seen him here before.

He a friend of yours?

I'm not sure.

Help refresh my memory.

(LAUGHS)

- So, are you having fun?

- Well, yes! It must be...

Different, living with all

these strange people.

To them, it's us who are strange.

Yes, that's probably true.

I hear you manage the bank.

Actually, I own the bank.

That must be handy

if you need a loan.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

Hi.

Can I come in?

Did I disturb you?

It's very late.

Well, it's hot and

I couldn't sleep,

and I saw the light on.

My father's asleep, I checked.

Ian, I...

Don't.

Lizzie, please.

(SIGHS)

I'm sorry to see you go, Lester.

I really am.

I ain't going no place

without my money.

What are you talking about?

Bank doors open at 10:00 and...

It's just past 10:30...

Too bad that door can't tell time.

Well, Miss Eddington probably

slept in, that's all.

Nope, ain't sleeping.

Ain't no sign of her at all.

I've gone by her place and checked.

She knows. We don't got a

chance without that money.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

DEWEY:
Ian?

You there?

No need to lock the door,

I'm not the stealing type.

I'm sorry, it's just that

old habits die hard.

Hmm. Mmm.

I was just folding

some of your shirts.

Well, I... I thought you

weren't going till...

Tonight.

-I'm not.

Well, you don't wanna leave before

you say goodbye to Elizabeth.

Of course, yes.

Well, I'll catch up when she...

Shows up.

(CLEARS THROAT)

(CRICKETS CHIRPING)

Oh, Christ!

(GASPS)

(GROANING)

(RIPPING)

(GROWLING)

Ian?

Ian?

(GROWLS)

(CONTINUES GROWLING)

Ian?

Ian?

Elizabeth's here.

(RATTLING)

(GLASS SHATTERS)

(SNARLING)

Mr. Harker!

What is it?

You wouldn't believe this.

This isn't

one of the freaks,

it was real!

We need to talk.

(CHAINS CLINKING)

What's the matter?

Rough night?

Shoot him, Mr. Toones.

(GRUNTING)

(GROANING)

Ian?

-Stand back, he's dangerous.

Who are you?

What are you... What are

you doing to this man?

Your guest has a little secret.

Don't you?

(CHANTING)

(CONTINUES CHANTING)

(GROANING)

(CHANTING CONTINUES)

(GROANING)

(GROWLING)

Go away!

(ROARS)

Glad to see you're feeling better.

I admit, you have me

at a disadvantage.

I know we've met,

but I can't place you.

I found you!

I've been waiting.

You can do whatever you want to do.

You can keep me here,

you can let me go.

It doesn't matter, it

won't change anything.

It won't stop it!

Because you're dead. You're dead.

I may not know your name,

or your face, boy!

But I know you.

(GROANS)

I know what you are.

I know what you need.

You're the worst kind of freak.

One who tries to control

it, but you can't.

You can't deny your...

True nature.

Which is why you're here.

I can help you.

I don't need your help.

Oh, yes, you do.

Especially after what you

did to that sweet girl.

What girl?

I believe her name was Elizabeth?

You tore her limb from limb before

we were able to bring you down.

Make him feel at home.

(SOBBING)

Fuller, you've gotta see it.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,

you've gotta see it.

Slow it down a little, Roger.

See what?

Get in the car!

- Can't. I've gotta check out...

- Get in the goddamn car.

Move over. Ain't

gonna let you drive.

There's more. Scattered all over.

Hell, this is the last thing I

need in the middle of an election.

This drought, people leaving...

Now this.

Christ! Hank probably could be

mayor. He could actually be mayor.

Sheriff, you listening to me?

You get this thing taken care of.

Find out whoever or

whatever is to blame.

Kill it, arrest it.

I don't care which.

You get it done quick and quiet

and I promise you a pay raise

like you never dreamed of.

(FLIES BUZZING)

Sheriff, I'm counting on you.

Yep.

How blind can I be,

not to be able to tell the

difference between the face of God

and the face of the Devil.

He isn't the Devil.

Kidnapping's a crime,

Sheriff, even in this town.

You arrest that...

that Harker.

Do your job or I know

Ian's going to get hurt.

It doesn't seem as though it's very

easy to hurt Ian now, does it?

I know the truth when I see it.

But what we saw

was not God's creation.

I'm going to tell

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