Fear X (2003) - full transcript

WHEN THE SUN
BURNS OFF THE CLOUD LAYER,

THE TEMPERATURE
WILL GO UP SOME.

NOT ALL THE WAY UP TO FREEZING,
BUT WARMER THAN IT IS NOW.

LOOKS LIKE WINTER WHEAT WILL BE
A LITTLE HIGHER THAN LAST YEAR

AND HOG FUTURES
ARE ON THE RISE.

MORE THINGS TO HOPE FOR

AS WE WATCH THE SUN
CLEAR AWAY THE CLOUDS:

THERE WAS A REPORT IN
"THE VILLAGE GAZETTE" TODAY

THAT THE MAN KILLED
IN THE DOUBLE SHOOTING

AT WITHERSPOON MALL,
WAS A DEA AGENT.

BUT NOT TOO MUCH
IS BEING MADE OF THAT,



AS THERE HAVE BEEN RUMORS
THAT HE WAS EVERYTHING

FROM AN ALIEN TO A CUBAN SPY.

AND HERE'S ONE OF THOSE
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIMES:

MARYBELL BLACK WON ALL
THREE SPECIAL CARD EVENTS

AT ALL SAINTS BINGO LAST NIGHT.

UNIT 14 HERE.

I got a white,
middle-aged male

who just took a cardigan
and slipped it into his bag.

AREA A-91, OVER.

Copy. Got the suspect
on camera. Over.

Stay on him. Here I go.

Excuse me.

Sir

may I speak to you,
please



is there a problem

please,
state your name.

Craven. Bill craven.

Mr. Craven,

I believe you have
an item in your bag

that you
didn't pay for.

I beg your pardon
what--

mr. Craven,
I saw you.

Now, I need to search
your shopping bag.

Are you accusing me

what's going on

may I please take a look
in your shopping bag

Mr. Craven,
you're under arrest

for theft under.

I'm sorry.

What's gonna happen to us

I don't know, ma'am.

It's not up to me.

Please
come along quietly.

You're gonna break
that woman's heart.

Ah, right.
You're right.

Hey.

Hey.

How you doin', harry

another day.

So, you going to tim's

ah...
I don't know.

Some things I have to
take care of at home.

Well, see you later.

Hey harry,
if you don't go

I'll have one
for you.

Have two.

Here's some more tapes
for your collection.

Oh, thanks, phil.

Still think you're gonna
find something

who knows
what you may find if you...

Keep looking.

I know what you mean.

She's on these tapes.

So is anyone
who shops or works here.

I know, but...

Suppose there's
a particular face that keeps...

Showing up
in the background.

COULD LEAD TO SOMETHING.

One of these days
you're gonna have to

get on with your life.

I don't wanna
talk about it.

Yeah. Okay, honey.

All right. Bye, bye.

HI, HARRY.
DO YOU FEEL OK

YOU DON'T LOOK WELL.

I'm-- I'm good.

You know...

There's been a couple
of incidents lately.

Yes, I know.
I'm sorry.

Fortunately...

We were able
to resolve the situation

with a brief conversation,

but at the same time we can't
afford having customers

FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE
SHOPPING HERE.

I'M SURE
YOU UNDERSTAND.

Yes, I do. It won't
happen again, sir.

You know, we all
go through things.

And then
we get past them.

And what happened to you
was a terrible thing, uh...

But you know,
you've gotta get--

you've gotta l--

am I making any sense

I'm just tired,
that's all.

ONE MESSAGE. MESSAGE ONE.

HELLO HARRY,
THIS IS SERGEANT FRANK.

THERE'S SOME NEW INFORMATION.

SO, COULD YOU
PLEASE CALL ME BYE.

Mr. Caine, this is
special agent lawrence.

Thanks for coming.

Listen, don't worry
about all of this stuff.

We're down here.
Come on.

This is my partner,
special agent wolfson.

Pleased to meet you,
mr. Caine.

How do you do

listen, let me
take your jacket,

you get comfortable.

We just wanna ask you
a few questions, that's all.

Why don't you
have a seat

sit, please.

Sorry about what happened
to your wife.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW
THAT EVERYTHING IS BEING DONE

to apprehend
whoever perpetrated the crime.

I understand sergeant frank
has informed you

that we've come up
with some new information

relevant to
your wife's death.

Yes, sir.

Hmm

you and your wife
ever been political activists

you know, environment,
buddhists, save the whales,

members of a cult,
anything like that

no.

No, never been involved
with anything like that.

YOU DO DRUGS

no.

What about your wife
did she use drugs

no.

I don't understand, uh...

IT'S LIKE I SAID,

we just wanna ask you
a few questions, that's all.

How about your wife

WHAT

was she from around here

NO.

Oh, well, where is she from

san francisco.

REALLY SAN FRANCISCO.

Yeah, that's where she was from.

Well, why would she move
all the way out here

wanted
a more relaxing life.

I SEE.

Well, that's interesting.

San francisco to wisconsin.

Tell me,

how long
have you known your wife

seven years.

Seven years.

So, it's possible that

SHE MAY HAVE BEEN
INVOLVED IN,

SAY, SOMETHING UNCONVENTIONAL

AND YOU WOULDN'T HAVE
KNOWN ABOUT IT

I don't know, i--

it's possible, I guess.

I want you to look
at this picture.

DO YOU RECOGNIZE THAT MAN

no.

Does he look familiar to you
in any way

NO, SIR.

What about your wife
maybe she knew him.

Not that I know of.

Well, nobody can know
all about someone.

CAN THEY

What is this all about

that man murdered your wife.

How do you know

WE HAVE IT ON TAPE.

Why did he--
why did he kill her

did you two get along,
you and your wife

her name is claire.

Yeah.

We got along fine.

Well, maybe you can tell me

WHAT SHE WAS DOING
IN THE PARKING LOT THAT LATE.

She was coming to meet me.

YOU CERTAIN ABOUT THAT

HARRY, DIDN'T YOU AND CLAIRE

TAKE A TRIP A LITTLE WHILE AGO

yes.

Maybe she met him then.

We were celebrating
her pregnancy.

Hey, graham.

Donna.

What's up, woody

I'm not woody,
I'm a snow doll.

Hi, harry.

Hi.

It's been ages
since I've seen you.

I guess it's been
a couple of weeks.

It's been too long.

Where's phil

he's just in there.

Oh, hey! Woody!

No, just wait!
I'll help you!

Harry,
stay for dinner.

Oh thanks, yeah.

How have you been

the cops had me
in again.

No kidding.

It was... strange.

What for

they have a picture...

Of a man who--

who shot her.

Did they
arrest the guy

no.

They don't know
who he is.

They believe
she knew him.

Was something
going on

something
I don't know about

come on, phil.

Yeah. Sorry.

Nah, it's all right.

They're just...

Crazy.

That other guy who got shot
was a cop, right

yeah, apparently so.

Wonder if they're gonna
wanna talk to me again.

IT'S CRAZY.

My wife.

Cops finally brought
these ones back.

Oh, yeah.

Well, don't worry,
I won't tell anyone.

I APPRECIATE THAT.

It's...

THIS IS WHEN SHE GOT SHOT.

Spencer realty.

Hi, steve.
It's harry caine.

HARRY, HOW ARE YOU

pretty good, you know.

YEAH. SO ANYWAY,
WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU

well, I was thinking of
maybe moving from here.

I CAN CERTAINLY
UNDERSTAND THAT.

I was wondering about the place
right across from me.

It's smaller
and there's no connect--

what would be the address

1329.

JUST HOLD ON HERE.
LET'S HAVE A LOOK.

I'M AFRAID THAT ONE'S RENTED.

Really

YEAH, LOOKS LIKE THERE'S STILL

A COUPLE OF YEARS TO GO
ON THE LEASE.

Who rented it

TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH,
I DON'T KNOW.

How come

IT'S A CORPORATE ACCOUNT,
I DON'T HANDLE 'EM.

BUT YOU KNOW, I'VE GOT
A COUPLE OF OTHER PLACES.

BE HAPPY TO SHOW 'EM TO YOU
WHENEVER YOU WANT.

And do you know what--

what bank was it

THAT WOULD BE CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION, HARRY.

Right, I understand.

ALL RIGHT,
WELL, THANKS, STEVE.

I'LL THINK ABOUT IT
AND GET BACK TO YOU.

OK, BYE FOR NOW.

BYE.

Hey, rog.

Hey, harry.
What's going on

how long will it take
to develop these

when do you need it

as soon as possible.

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE.

Hi, can you please give me
the telephone number

of the office of tourism
in montana

SURE.
HOLD ON, PLEASE.

IT'S 555-7606.

7606.

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM.

Uh, hi...

I need the telephone number

of a restaurant called
steve and niki's

on highway 200 in montana.

HOLD ON, PLEASE.

STEVE AND NIKI'S.

Hi, can I get
your address there

SURE, IT'S
1510 WEST HIGHWAY 200.

1510.

All right, and what's
the nearest town

MORRISTOWN.

What

MORRISTOWN.

Morristown

YEP.

Ok, well,
thanks very much.

YOU'RE WELCOME.

All right.

I THINK I'M GOING TO MONTANA.

The state

YEAH.

Where to

MORRISTOWN.

Did you go there
with claire

mm-hmm.

Think the guy's there

MAYBE.

Why don't you talk
to the cops about it

HOW ARE YOU GONNA FIND
ONE GUY

I believe I can.

You know,
and even if you do,

he's not gonna wanna
sit down and talk to you

until you feel better.

I'll deal with that
if and when.

Maybe I don't have to know who
if I could find out why.

That's not
too likely, is it

YOU THINK HE'S GONNA
LET YOU GET THAT CLOSE

YOU REALIZE YOU HAVE TO BE
WILLING TO KILL THIS GUY.

I'm not a murderer.

May I help you

I'd like a room, please.

Fill this out, sir.
And I'll need some I.D.

Here you go.

Thank you.

And how long will you be
staying with us, mr. Caine

um, I'm not sure.
A few days, a week.

WELL, OUR RATE'S
$50 A NIGHT.

I know.

And if you're staying
for a week, that'll be 350.

Or... you can pay
day to day.

Mmm.

Thank you.

Is it possible
to get room 305

let me check.

You've been with us
before, mr. Caine.

ENJOY YOUR STAY.

Oh, and mr. Caine...

We provide all sorts
of entertainment here.

Morning.

Morning.

Sit wherever
you'd like.

Can I get you
some coffee

uh, yeah. Yes, please.
Thank you.

The sugar's right there.

Decide on anything yet

well, what's good

well, we have
some yummy apple pie.

Ah, oh.

Well...

Well, that sounds
like a good idea.

Yummy.

Do you--

do you know this uh,
this lady

gee, I don't know.

I just started
working here.

What's the damage, ellen

oh.

There you go, sir.

Now don't go
sir-ing me, ellen.

Hey, where did this
come from

THIS GENTLEMAN.

HE WAS WONDERING
IF I KNEW HER.

OH, YEAH

can I help you
with something

uh, well, yeah.

As a matter of fact I...

I'd like to
speak to her.

Is that a fact

what's the nature
of your inquiry

it's kinda personal,
you know.

Oh.

Is she a friend of yours

well, to tell the truth...

It's a surprise
from an old friend.

Ah, that's nice.

From school, I guess.

Oh, thank you.

A mutual friend,
you know.

It's not some--
some sort of legal maneuver

legal oh, no. Oh, no.
Absolutely not, no.

Just a mutual friend,
you know.

Mmm.

Yeah.

Well...

If you give me
your information,

I'll make sure
that she gets it.

Ah, that's ok.

No, really,
it's not a problem.

So, where are
you staying

McLAREN.

A nice place.

Yeah.

Room

uh, 503.

503.

Yeah.

Name

harry.

Last name

caine.

How do you spell that,
mr. Caine

c-a-i-n-e.

C-a-i-n-e

yeah.

Ok.

We'll keep an eye out
for you.

Ah, ok.

EVERYTHING WAS GOOD

YEP, EVERYTHING WAS GOOD.

Keep the change.

THANKS.

Harry...

Yeah yeah.

HAVE A GOOD ONE.

He's
a really friendly guy.

What did he say

harry caine.

Did he say anything else

what did the photo look like

yeah.

Did you get his room number

ok.

All right, thanks, tim.
I appreciate it.

Look,
if you hear anything else,

I want you
to call me back immediately.

Ok. Bye.

Hey.

Hi.

What are you
doing here

I thought I would
surprise you.

Where's quinn

he's home.
I was feeling better,

so I got amy to sit.

You look great.

WE HAVE TO GO, PETER.
THEY'RE WAITING.

Yes, yes.

I'm so proud of you.

Anyway, I'll see you
out there.

So, this award
takes on great significance

in this day of unrest, turmoil

and mistrust.

To lieutenant peter northrop

for his endless efforts

in promoting friendship
and communication

between the people
of this district

and its authorities.

Well done, peter.

You have our
undying gratitude.

Thank you.

My friends...

I am deeply honored
and overwhelmed.

However, as you all know,
this award is not for me alone,

but for all of us,

because each and every one
of you in this precinct

has done your part to earn it.

So, all I can do is accept it
on your behalf.

THANK YOU.

Thanks.

Let's go.

What

I wanna go home.

Oh. Sorry, excuse me.

What do you mean,
you wanna go home

I'll get the car,
I'll meet you outside.

Peter, what are you doing
quinn is fine.

Amy's quite capable.

She's a teenager.

Peter, she's 22.

Peter! Peter

um, sweetheart...

I made
dinner reservations.

Maybe tomorrow.

Amy, where are you

WE'RE UP HERE.

Silly, come here.

Hi, mr. Northrop.

HOW IS HE DOING

GOOD.

HE'S FINE.

THANKS, AMY. ANY MESSAGES

NOPE.

NO.

ANY VISITORS
ANYBODY BEEN HERE

NO, NO, NO.

NOBODY.

ARE YOU SURE

YES.

COME HERE.

WHO'S THIS GUY
WHERE'S HIS HEAD

well, hello little mister.

Come here.

You guys
are home early.

Yes, we are.

Yeah, hi.
Could you give me

THE NUMBER OF
THE HOTEL McLAREN, PLEASE

yeah.

Thank you.

HOTEL McLAREN,
MAY I HELP YOU

hi there.
Um, I was wondering,

do you have a guest by the name
of harry caine staying there

LET ME CHECK.

Yes, he is.

IS HE IN ROOM 503

I'm sorry, sir, I can't
give you that information,

but I can connect you
to his room if you'd like.

Hello

hello

Hey, jenny.
This is lieutenant northrop.

Look, could you run
a harry caine

yeah, that's "c" like charley,

a-i, "n" like nancy, e,

through our r.N.I.
For me, please

yeah, and make it quick
if you would

and get back to me on my cell.

Careful,
sweetie, it's hot.

Hello

hey.

No.

A what

You want some tea

how are you feeling

I told you,
I'll be fine.

It's just going around,
I guess.

Is that a yes or a no

Thank you.

What's wrong

nothing.

I was just worried
about quinn, that's all.

Quinn, would you please
stop kicking the table

What happened on your last trip

nothing.

Who's harry caine

my sister just called,

she said some guy
named harry caine

is looking for me.

He's got a picture
of me and quinn.

WELL, DO YOU KNOW HIM

no.

I thought maybe you might.

How would I know him

MAYBE YOU KNOW HIS WIFE.

Oh, my god.

KATE, HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT

HOW COULD YOU EVEN THINK IT

what am I supposed to think

what, some complete stranger is
just wandering around with a...

Family photo

ever since you got back...

Something's going on.

I promise you, kate,
nothing's going on.

I LOVE YOU.

I'm not afraid of the truth.

I'm sorry.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Who was that

WHO WAS ON THE PHONE

I have to go back to the station
for a couple of hours.

I thought you wanted
to stay home tonight.

Hey, buddy. You wanna
go visit aunt gayle

it's tuesday.

She'll be home by now.

What about dinner

I'll only be
a couple of hours.

Quinn, honey, if you're done
why don't you go wash up, okay

what's going on

I can't help it, kate.
Something has come up.

Something's what

why do you suddenly
want us out of the house

there's something
I have to deal with.

That you have to deal with
have you done something

you know there are things
about work

that I'm just not allowed
to share with you.

I do know a harry caine.

Then why didn't you
say something before

should I be worried
I mean, who is he

I think he's part
of an unfinished case.

Why is he looking for me

I DON'T KNOW IF HE IS.

Are we in danger

I would sooner die than to ever
let anything happen to you.

Hi.

HI.

Are you alone

excuse me

WOULD YOU LIKE SOME COMPANY

I'm married.

So, is your wife here

No.

Can I use your phone

Hi. It's me.

Yeah.

SURE.

ARE YOU SURE
YOU'RE NOT ALONE

I'm sorry.

Hello, peter.

Is there something wrong

these kinds of meetings
are dangerous.

I know, but this is important.

THERE'S A MAN BY THE NAME
OF HARRY CAINE HERE.

What's the problem

he's asking about kate.

YOUR WIFE

DOES SHE KNOW HIM

NO.

But I think
he's from wisconsin.

HAVE YOU HAD
ANY CONTACT WITH HIM

I wanted to talk about it
with you first.

Do you think
he's looking for you

or is he looking
for us

no, that doesn't
make any sense.

You see,
if he knew of us

why would he
just come here

and openly
make inquiries like this

It was a woman.

HER NAME WAS CAINE.

Why did she have to be there
right at that time

it was just a shadow.
I didn't know.

You can't
blame yourself, peter.

You only saw
the threat to your life.

You knew.

We all knew and accepted
the possibility

of this event happening,

RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING.

INNOCENT PEOPLE ARE HURT
AND KILLED EVERY DAY.

THAT'S THE WAY THE WORLD IS.

Yes.

Yes, we've talked about that.

But all that talk never
prepared me for the reality.

I killed an innocent woman.

We have to keep our focus
on our goals,

our ideals.

Corrupt law enforcement
is a cancer.

It eats at the heart
and moral fabric of society.

Without law there is no order.

What you did
was right, peter.

He was a corrupt cop
and he's gone.

BUT THERE ARE OTHERS.

WE MUST KEEP OUR FOCUS.

So, where does that
leave us

HE MAY BE ALONE,

or they may be others.

FIND OUT WHAT HE KNOWS.

Peter...

I know how difficult
this is for you.

BUT WE HAVE NO CHOICE.

I know.

I'll do whatever's necessary.

Would you prefer
one of us

taking care
of this matter

no.

Thank you...

But I created
this situation.

Lounge.

Hold on.

Are you a mr. Caine

yes.

THERE'S
A PHONE CALL FOR YOU.

Thank you.

Hello

MR. CAINE

yes

MY NAME'S PETER.

Do I know you

NO, WE'VE NEVER MET.

I'M A FRIEND OF THE WOMAN
YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR.

Oh.

SHE'S ASKED ME TO COME
AND MEET WITH YOU.

OF COURSE,
YOU DON'T HAVE TO MEET ME

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO.

BUT SHE IS HOME
AND IF YOU WANNA SEE HER...

Yes, I'd like
to meet her tonight.

GOOD.

I'M IN ROOM 503,
WHY DON'T WE MEET UP HERE

why

WELL, A STRANGER COMES TO TOWN
LOOKING FOR MY FRIEND

AND NO ONE KNOWS WHO HE IS.

I'M SURE YOU CAN UNDERSTAND
HER CONCERN.

I'm not looking
to hurt anyone.

I just wanna talk to her.

GOOD.

I'M IN 503.

Pleasure to meet you,
mr. Caine.

Please, come in.

SIT DOWN.

MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE.

May I see
the photograph, please

I thought you were gonna
take me to see your friend.

SHE'S EXPECTING US, BUT...

THERE ARE A FEW THINGS
WE NEED TO CLEAR UP.

Who gave you
this photograph

no one.

I found it.

IN KENWOOD PLAINS

HOW DID YOU KNOW I...

Who else
has seen this picture

no one.

Where's your friend

why are you so anxious
to see her

I need to talk to her.

WHY

I believe
she can help me find

someone I'm looking for.

Who is that

someone who can explain
why my wife was murdered.

What makes you
think that

I'VE GOTTEN
THE INFORMATION.

Then you've had help
from others

no, not really.

I need to know
why my wife was killed.

Is that all you need

And you really don't
wanna kill this man

I'm not a murderer.

HOW DO YOU KNOW

Is it worth your life

I'm not living anyway.

Then let's go see my friend.

We'll take my car.

Did you know my wife

No.

You.

Why

Why

For god's sake...

Why

Oh...

I'm sorry!

No!

Why did you
go after him

He murdered my wife.

I see.

He murdered your wife,

so you went after him
and killed him.

I never wanted
to hurt him.

WHO IS "HE," MR. CAINE

the name
of the man you killed

what's his name

I don't know.

Can I speak to you
a minute, ed

We did an extensive search
of the hotel.

AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE
OF ANY CRIME.

NO CRIME.

THERE WAS NO BODY,
MR. CAINE.

Not even the surveillance tapes
show anything.

We know what happened to you.

YOU CAN'T CHANGE WHAT WAS.

WHAT USED TO BE.

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