The House of the Devil Page #3

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We're not missing anything.

After tonight, everything

will finally be complete.

Please stop worrying.

I have it all under control.

Are you here for Mother?

Yes, yes, I am.

Wonderful.

You're a godsend.

It's nothing.

Not to us, it's not.

Well, I'm glad to do it.

Hmm.

Vivian Ulman.

Samantha.

Sam.

Nice to meet you.

What's the matter, Sam?

Oh, nothing.

I just-

I thought your husband

went upstairs looking for you,

and I didn't expect to see you

come in from over there.

I just-I get disoriented

sometimes.

My friend Megan says

I'm out to lunch.

I was downstairs

in the basement

looking for my furs.

I just can't get used

to this cold weather.

I love the heat.

We're from the desert, you know.

Oh?

Mm-hmm.

What about you?

Is this your home?

Yeah.

Well, it's more downstate,

but it's pretty much the same.

I don't like the cold

much either.

And now you're in university.

You look awfully young

to be in college.

Everybody says that.

But I'm a sophomore.

Oh, a sophomore.

Wow.

You could have fooled me.

I bet the boys really like you.

I guess.

Hmm, you guess.

Of course they do.

A fine young beauty like you.

I remember when I was your age.

Your mother must

worry herself silly.

Here we go.

Ah, you two have met.

Excellent.

Yes, and she's delightful.

I couldn't be more pleased,

and I know that Mother

will feel the same.

Good, very good.

You see, things are working out

perfectly after all.

And you doubted me.

I know.

You were right, and I was wrong.

I'm sorry.

Well, then let's get to it.

Mustn't let the night

get away from us.

Isn't that right, Samantha?

That's right.

Oh, and Mother

is very private.

So don't be put off by it.

It's just her way.

Don't worry.

I warned her about both of you.

You did, did you?

Oh, yeah, don't forget

the pizza on the refrigerator.

Hello?

Hey.

Oh, I'm not actually here.

But leave me a message,

and I'll call you right back.

Hello?

Oh, I'm not actually here.

But leave me a message,

and I'll call you right back.

Beep!

Megan, it's me.

Pick up.

You're still not home yet?

Sorry if you're mad.

All right, I'll call you back.

It's not that bad.

Just hurry up and be home.

Pizza Pizza.

What you eating?

Yeah, hi.

I'd like to place an order

for delivery.

Okay, your address?

Uh, one second.

Uh, it is...

East Beaumont?

Very cool.

What can I get for you?

Extra anchovies?

No, just a small pizza

with pepperoni.

We don't have small.

Only medium and large.

Okay, medium is fine.

All right.

One medium pep.

That's going to be eight bucks.

Okay, thank you.

No, thank you.

See you in 30.

Hello, fish.

Good evening.

I'm Elaine Cross.

And I'm Ted Stephen.

And welcome back

to Channel 13 News.

Tonight's big eclipse

is now well under way.

It is a total lunar eclipse,

which I'm told means up to

two hours of no moon visibility.

But more than half the moon

has already entered

the Earth's shadow.

Observers from all over

the Western Hemisphere

are watching

this spectacular event.

In fact, it's visible

from every continent

this side of the globe,

except Antarctica.

The best time to see

this fascinating event

will be just about

the stroke of midnight.

That's when you'll be able

to see the moon itself

actually disappear

into the Earth's shadow.

And that's it for us tonight.

Stay tuned

for a special presentation

of Frightmare Theatre

coming up next.

Ooh, scary.

Good night for a movie.

Get the popcorn ready.

I like mine with butter.

Sh*t.

Man.

Frickin' idiot.

Huh.

I thought she said

these were in the basement.

Hey, yo, check it.

Volvo.

Hello?

Oh, I'm not actually here.

But leave me a message

and I'll-

Get a grip.

Hello?

Mrs. Ulman?

Sh*t.

Is everything all right

in there?

Keep the change.

Have a good night, ma'am.

You too.

We're sorry.

Your call cannot be completed

as dialed.

Please check the number

and dial again

or call your operator-

It's okay.

Everything's fine.

She's fine.

Just relax.

Just get a grip.

Get a grip.

Megan?

This is Gloria

with emergency services.

We received a call

from this address.

I'm sorry.

I thought I hung up

before it connected.

Do you have an emergency?

No.

Everything is fine.

I didn't mean to call.

All right, then.

Well, please remember

that this line

is reserved

for emergencies only.

Yeah, I know.

It was an accident.

I'm sorry.

Okay, have a good night, then.

Thanks.

Ugh.

Ugh.

Get her!

My eye!

My eye!

My eye!

Megan!

Ah!

There you are.

It's happening.

No matter what you do,

it won't stop.

It can't be stopped.

You'll see.

It's gonna work in spite of you,

you little b*tch.

Talk to me, lord.

Talk to me.

Please.

Talk to me.

Please, lord.

I beg you.

Samantha, wait!

Samantha, listen to me.

Get away from me!

Just stop.

Just speak with me.

Stay back!

All right.

You don't need to do that.

What have you done to me?

They're calling to you.

Just listen to them.

He's given the sign.

He's chosen you.

It's your destiny to accept him.

No!

Okay, go ahead.

Go ahead.

Kill me if you want.

I'm just a messenger

who carries out his words.

Only moments away now.

No, no!

Astronomers everywhere

are still baffled

by how to explain

the bizarre event.

It seems that the speed at which

the moon exited

the Earth's shadow

was faster than believed

theoretically possible.

And while this may be

intriguing to many,

scientists around the globe

cannot agree

on exactly why this occurred.

But experts are working hard

searching for answers,

and we will keep you informed

of any and all developments

as they come in.

Poor thing.

Don't worry.

You're gonna be just fine.

Both of you.

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