Darken (2017) - full transcript
Darken is set in a bizarre, mysterious, and violent unknown world with danger and death around every corner. After a young woman is accosted by a dying warrior in the middle of the street, a bizarre incantation propels her into the realm of Darken - a violent prison-like world of labyrinthine rooms, interconnected with no apparent rhyme or reason and no way of escape. As she fights for survival within this brutal place, she finds allies who are rebelling against the rule of a self-appointed religious despot who demands allegiance to an all-powerful god called "Mother Darken." Eve and her allies must fight with everything they have if they are to have any hope of surviving the horrors Darken has in store for them.
Subrip by DanDee
There's talk of revolution.
I've heard it spoken
amongst the Outliers,
an ungrateful few
who question.
I tell them...
I tell them this will only
anger Mother,
but they don't listen.
Their thoughts stray.
Show me
what you found.
Let us begin.
Mother Darken,
you give us
the air we breathe
and the food we eat,
you keep us safe
from the outside;
and for that,
we are thankful.
Darken provides.
We all bow
to our beloved Clarity.
Our holy priestess,
she will guide us
through these troubled times.
There is a traitor
among us.
In this room
right now.
You are drawn to this.
You think this is
what awaits you
outside these walls.
This is not outside.
- This is a lie.
- Sacrilege!
Mother Darken protects us,
but only within these walls.
You must expose the exile
or we will anger her.
A reward awaits.
The traitor must be known
or we will all suffer.
We need to protect ourselves
against bad people
who want to hurt us.
This is for our survival.
Stop! I'm the one you want.
Karisse?!
- How could you betray me?
- We're no longer safe here.
It gets darker every day.
When we die,
no one new comes.
It's because Mother Darken
is gone.
Mother Darken is not gone!
- Then let us speak to her.
- She is angry
that the Exiles dare to defy
all she has built for us.
Make an example of me.
If the outside is death,
send me there.
You are so stupid.
- Only Mother Darken can open...
- If it's what you want.
Mother's key,
you have it.
This key entrusted to me
by Mother Darken herself
to keep us safe
from the hell that exists
outside of Darken.
But if it's what you want...
Death waits
for you outside.
Beg for forgiveness,
and I'll let you live.
No.
Then go.
We purged the exile,
and Mother Darken
will reward us again.
Darken will provide.
- Hey.
- Where are you?
- At home.
- I can't keep
covering for you, Eve.
I'll get in trouble.
I know.
I'm sorry. I just...
Keep Nurse Selleck off my back
for one more day, OK?
You're not showing up
for your shifts, you barely say
a word when you're here;
what's going on?
It's just...
...work.
You can't save
everyone, Eve.
Losing patients
is part of the job.
I'm coming over.
Oh, my God!
Somebody, help!
What happened?
It's OK, I'm a nurse.
We just found her
like this.
I knew there was
a world out here.
I knew it. I knew it.
Call 9-1-1.
Find Taro.
Tell him Karisse sent you.
Tell him we can come back.
There are others in there;
you have to help them.
Go!
Tell the paramedics
there might be others.
Mother Darken, hear my prayer.
Open the doors and you are there.
Mother Darken, let me in.
What?
Open up!
The door is jammed!
Open the door!
Hello?
Is everyone OK?
Phone is not in service.
- This is a recording.
- Shit!
What is this?
Ah.
What the...? Wasn't I just here?
Hello? Is anyone here?
I'm a nurse, I'm here to help.
Hello?
Are there people here
who need help?
Are you Taro?
Hey!
Argh! Ow!
- I'm here to help!
- This is my room!
I'm a medical professional!
Has anyone been injured?
Hello?
Hello?
Is Taro here?
Oh my...
Shut up.
They'll hear you.
Please.
I'm lost.
What room are you from?
I don't know
what you're talking about.
Where are we?
They're here.
Who's here?
- Wait!
- No!
I need your help.
You're better off
without us.
Wait!
- Who are you?
- My name is Eve.
I'm just a nurse.
I don't know why I'm here.
A woman told me
to go through a door. She...
She said there were people here.
- She said her name was Karisse.
- Karisse?
Liar.
We banished her.
She's dead.
Please...
I just want to go home.
I didn't realize
how sick Darken was
until this very moment.
These other Exiles,
I know them.
They are quite... stubborn.
Tell us where the others are,
- and Mother will reward us all!
- I don't know
- what you're talking about.
- This...
...is quite good
at finding the truth.
I told you,
I don't know why I'm here.
I just want to go back home.
Godammit!
Where are the windows?!
It can't just be room
after room. Where's the light?
Where is the sun?!
You are from the outside.
Mother be praised.
I must
- take you to Clarity.
- What about us?!
Lackey! Look at you.
You're not even a man,
you're a coward!
- Coward!
- It is because of you
that Mother Darken
has forsaken us.
You must die for your heresy,
and all will be restored.
A truth serum
courtesy
of our beloved Clarity.
I will purge this place of all
that angers Mother!
AAAAAH!
Help me! Help!
Get me out of here!
Noooo!
Shit!
Oh, what have I done?
Let... let's go!
No! She'll slow us down,
make us more of a target.
Fine.
Who are these people?
Why are they after us?
I don't understand.
This whole place
was a sanctuary once
created
by Mother Darken herself.
But not anymore.
Where are we going?
We're going deeper into Darken,
away from them.
You're so clean.
I remember.
May I have it?
Please! I'll give you
anything you want.
Uh-huh?
Uh, no. Maybe...?
Oh, I used
to have so much.
Mother provided.
She hasn't brought in
the likes of you
for quite a while.
I wonder why
it's been so long.
- Let's go!
- Here. Take this.
They can see you.
Who are they?
Disciples.
Why do they make
that sound?
They can find us
with the sound?
Like sonar?
There's no escaping them.
They can hear
the tiniest movement
with those devices
that came through the door.
They were trained by Clarity
to kill those who oppose her.
Who's Clarity?
Our so-called priestess.
Now move.
- What is your name?
- Eve.
Her name is Mercy.
Mercy.
And you?
Kali.
Now if you want
to live, move.
Take the Mother's blood.
No, not too much.
I don't want you
to forget the pain.
I am whole again.
Ugh!
I am ready to serve you.
This... this will not do.
Well, then we'll make you
look the part.
Well, these modern styles
don't suit me.
I believe
it's a marked improvement.
You are too kind to me.
You're certain
she's from outside?
Oh, yes.
Isn't it glorious?
Mother has brought us another.
She's rewarding us
for our war against the Exiles.
- It means the outside is no...
- This cannot be.
- Bring her to me.
- It is wondrous.
You let her escape.
Now, the Exiles will poison
her mind as well.
No, no, no, no.
Please forgive me, my priestess.
I have failed you as arbiter.
I'll give you
one more chance.
Bring her to me.
I'll take her to Mother.
Yeah.
Mother will be happy.
I will bring
this woman to you.
I will not
disappoint you again.
There will be
no forgiveness.
You know your duty.
Wait!
It's time to flush out
all of the Exiles.
We must end their rebellion
once and for all.
- Destroy Haven.
- But it is...
it is a sacred place, a refuge,
a place
that Mother Darken decreed
no violence
should ever occur.
- I have other means...
- If Mother
sent someone from the outside,
then she is obviously pleased
with our efforts
to find the Exiles.
She would want us
to finish the job.
Wouldn't she?
Make sure there is
- no sanctuary for them?
- Yes.
As always, you are...
you are right.
Quiet.
What's going on?
The light is leaving us.
Mother is angry.
Let's go.
This is Darken.
Where are we?
How do we get out?
You don't.
That doesn't make any sense.
What's beyond these borders?
In the Darken,
this is only one section.
It can't just be room after
room, there has to be an end.
Why?
Does your world have an end?
Or a way out?
What about here?
"Haven." Maybe we can get
help here.
Mother Darken gave Haven to...
for all to worship,
but no place
is safe anymore.
Clarity has
made that known.
Is that why you're running
from the Disciples?
Something that happened
in Haven?
- Wait!
- Don't touch me!
I'm just trying
to understand.
We don't go to Haven.
We keep moving;
that's how we stay alive.
Come.
Or don't.
Mother Darken, return to us.
Mother Darken, return to us.
Arbiter?
What brings you
to Haven?
What's a Disciple
doing here?
Our holy priestess
no longer needs your services.
I'm a loyal servant!
I can help her
restore Darken
to what it once was before...
Before what?
I don't blame you.
I don't blame Clarity.
There's no need
to spill blood here.
Go and gather
the other Keepers.
We will bring them all
before Clarity,
so they can air
their grievances.
We can be civil.
I want to hear you out.
So will Clarity. This...
this is good.
- This is good.
- Thank you.
It's all for the betterment
of Darken.
You have questions.
It's good to have questions.
Mother Darken,
please return to us.
Mother Darken,
please return to us.
Mother Darken, please return
to us.
Mother Darken,
please return to us!
Mother Darken,
PLEASE RETURN TO US!
MOTHER DARKEN,
PLEASE RETURN TO US!
- No.
- Why not?
Fine.
We must keep moving.
Do you hear anything?
Go!
AAAAH!
NOOO! NOOO!
No! No!
- That's OK, honey.
- You're fine, come on.
- Come on!
- Come on.
Come on, let go. Aaah!
Shit!
OK, OK.
OK, come on. Come on, Mercy.
OK.
- What is that?
- Mother's blood.
It sustains us.
We need to move her.
Where?
- Haven.
- No.
She's not safe here.
We need to move her now.
- Now!
- OK.
Come on!
Come on, Mercy.
Something's wrong.
What happened here?
Mother Darken abandoned us.
This is a warning.
We need
to get her inside.
It's OK. It's OK.
It's OK. Shhh. Shhh.
She's getting worse.
She's lost
too much blood, Kali.
No! No. No.
Mother's blood
will heal her.
Hey, listen
to my voice. You will survive.
It's gonna be OK.
No.
Don't!
No. Stay with me.
It's going to be fine.
Don't leave me.
No. No.
Stay with me.
She was my sister!
And I failed to protect her.
Is it done?
Haven is no longer safe
for the Exiles.
For anyone in fact.
What is it?
I won't ask you again.
I have reservations,
my priestess.
I worry that the loyal people
of Darken will no longer
have a place
to feel safe.
They will be safe
everywhere
once the Exiles are gone.
And Mother Darken
is back.
At every turn,
my people disobey me.
Why are they afraid of me?
I know, at times,
I've had to punish them,
- but it was necessary.
- They will understand
once Mother has come back.
Don't you get it?
I want them
to love me
as they love her.
Anything less
is an insult to me.
- He's dead.
- Another Disciple lost.
Speak.
I've seen her,
the outsider,
heading into Haven.
Mother is so angry with us.
I thought you said
it was no longer safe.
This is where
the Keepers were,
where they prayed to Mother.
My prayers are done.
The Keepers betrayed us.
Mercy and I
weren't Exiles.
We didn't want
to leave Darken.
We just spoke
against Clarity
and how she hurts
our people.
That's when...
they made the Disciples
take Mercy's voice.
So Clarity would
favour them.
I hope
they're all dead.
Mercy didn't die
in vain, Kali.
She signed something to you.
What does that mean?
Mercy had hope.
I don't know if I do.
?? Mother Darken,
hear my prayer.
? The doors open,
you are there ?
? Mother Darken, let me in ??
Let me in!
Ralston.
Hold your ground.
Easy there.
- Don't hurt me.
- Hmmmmm...
It's me... Kali.
Kali...
I thought you were dead.
Nearly.
You didn't come back for me.
You didn't come back for me.
You and Mercy abandoned me
to die.
We had no choice.
Hmmm, who's she?
Ralston
helped us to escape.
He knows Darken.
So it's you...
the one Clarity is after.
What happened here?
They slaughtered the Keeper.
He was loyal to Mother,
and they slaughtered
the Keeper, so I... pfff!
Did you see them do it?
Back.
What did you do?
I hid.
I hid from them.
I mean, I heard the screams.
I mean, Kali,
what was I supposed to do?
They shouldn't be here, hm?
Why did they come?
For us.
We're being hunted.
Shhh...
Get away from her!
It's him!
The Disciple killed the Keeper.
No, it isn't!
I'm gonna put this down.
The Disciples killed her,
didn't they? I'm here to help.
He violated this place,
he slaughtered the Keeper.
- No, I didn't.
- No, I didn't.
Clarity must be stopped.
I'm on your side.
Lies! Lies!
You can't trust a killer.
- Kill him! Kill him please!
- Why would I unarm myself?
- I was saying a prayer for her.
- Don't speak
- about...
- No!
Listen to him.
How can we trust you?
It's you.
You're the one
I've been looking for.
Please,
have you seen her?
Have you seen my Karisse?
You're Taro?
A woman dressed like you,
- she said a poem.
- Mother Darken,
hear my prayer. The doors open
and you are there.
Yeah. That's it.
The incantation
is what Mother Darken used
to bring lost souls here.
We had forgotten.
But some of us remember now.
Can you get us out?
Yes.
Ah!
Get back inside!
You did it.
You brought him here!
What?
Why are they still
doing that?
They know we're here.
So we don't leave.
I guess we're not going
to solve this with words.
Choose.
Shells?
Do you remember anything
from before?
There's this
whole other world out there
waiting for us.
And it's better?
It's different.
West.
Awww...
I know they'll kill you
soon enough.
You're wrong
about me.
- I can help you.
- Shhh...
Not so fun being
helpless, is it?
Why have you disturbed me?
Oh, uh...
My apologies.
I... I only wanted
to tell you
that the Exiles
have barricaded themselves
in the temple.
Then get them out.
It's not that easy.
The doors are stout.
Umm...
And what?
And they have Taro.
Karisse...
I should have known.
Come, sit.
Have you thought, Martin,
what if Mother
doesn't return?
No, she will.
She must.
But if she doesn't.
I'll need you
to trust me,
to do everything I ask
so that we can be rid
of these Exiles
once and for all.
Do you remember
what it was like
before Darken?
No. No.
I can tell when you're lying
to me, Martin.
Before Mother left us,
we were blessed,
we didn't have to remember.
Now, we're starting to.
Do you remember?
Do you want this
to happen again?
No.
You have been
very cautious, Martin,
and I know
that Mother appreciates it.
But now, we have
much work to do.
What do you remember
from before, priestess?
Nothing.
Are you alright?
When I entered Darken,
there was a boy
in a school room.
He said it was his room.
What was yours?
I don't remember.
Yes, you do.
Kali, please...
...tell me.
It was...
small and dark.
What was in it?
Clothes,
shoes.
A closet?
I hid.
I was safe there.
I was safe here.
Who did you hide from?
Father.
He hurt me.
I remember.
Are we all just
damaged people in here?
They're coming.
Ah!
- Why are you here?
- To kill Clarity.
She should die for defying the words
of Mother Darken. And she will die
for killing my Karisse.
Now, untie me!
- Do it!
- No!
He's a Disciple;
he can't be trusted. Kill him!
Enough!
Please forgive me,
Mother Darken.
Do it.
Taro, can you get us
out of here?
Clarity has Mother's key,
it will open
- the door to the outside.
- Can you get us to her?
Of course.
We just need to figure out
how to get out of here.
There's another way out.
What is it?!
Why didn't you tell us?!
I was too scared
to leave.
I'm sorry, Kali. I'm sorry.
Let's go.
This way.
What are you waiting for?
Here?
Where does this lead?
Jail?
It was someone's room once.
Why are all these things here?
Clarity.
Karisse found a picture
of the outside here.
She started to remember
Mother's prayer,
what it was like
before Darken.
But Clarity doesn't
want you to remember.
Because she would lose
control of the people.
Shhh! Let's go.
Shhh.
- They're close.
- Get ready.
Hey.
- You scared me.
- Good.
What are you doing?
Ohhh...
Hahahaha!
Bringing you to Clarity.
I'm not gonna let Martin
take the glory.
I saw it all.
Martin killed the Keeper
in the temple.
Even though he was loyal
to Mother,
it didn't matter.
Everyone treated me
like an insect,
cockroach in this place.
OK.
Nobody really cares about me.
I risked my life for Kali,
but she and Mercy
left me behind.
They left me behind,
forgot about me.
Maybe she'll see me
differently now.
See, when I bring you
to Clarity...
...Clarity will make me
her new arbiter.
Haha!
They don't know this way
to Clarity.
Let go of me!
Stop this! Stop!
Shame!
Another Disciple
betrays Mother Darken.
Shame!
I didn't betray
Mother Darken,
only that murderous
snake, Clarity.
Nice suit.
What would you have me do
with these traitors?
Mother Darken would be
honoured if we made an example
- of them.
- Yes, priestess.
What a wonderful idea!
The boy.
No!
No!
Mother Darken thanks you.
What are you doing
with that boy?
What are you doing here?
I replenish Mother Darken.
It's all I can do
to help her.
Mother Darken.
Mother's blood.
Yes.
Our god, our life blood.
It's sad.
She doesn't produce anymore.
Barely enough.
Who is she?
Haha!
Ask anyone and you get
a different answer.
An angel cast from Heaven,
a devil cast from Hell,
a pagan god
banished and searching
for a new home.
Everyone sees her through
their own cracked lenses.
What I do know
is that Mother was a lost soul
who feared and hated the world
as such as we feared
and hated the world.
She created this place...
and brought the lost souls
with her.
She created this place,
so others would
feel safe.
Yes.
Safe and provided for.
But you...
...you're new here.
How is that possible?
This is your room.
You're meant to replace me,
I can see it in your eyes.
This room is meant
to be for you!
Mother!
Do not forsake me!
I can still serve you!
Please, do not cast me off!
I'm not here
to replace you.
How was she burned?
In a fire.
Mother used to walk
amongst her people.
And then one day,
she took the key
and opened the door
to where one
of the lost souls were.
When she returned,
she was like this.
I try to keep her alive,
but she grows weaker every day.
- Who brought her here?
- Clarity.
Do the others know?
It is my burden alone.
Your burns...
...the infection;
this isn't from fire.
It's a chemical burn.
Who did this to you?
I wanna help you.
Your people need
your help.
This was done
on purpose.
Clarity.
She did this.
She burned her with acid.
She's dangerous.
I never thought
to question Clarity.
I'm ashamed
I believed her.
We all did.
There's not much time left.
I will stay here and keep
her alive as long as I can.
Darken is one place of many,
but when she dies, I have
no idea where the doors lead.
Go.
GO!
That way!
Beg for forgiveness.
No.
Why don't you banish us
like you did Karisse?
Or maybe you know
there's no death outside
- after all.
- Martin.
Your poor Karisse...
Oh, you couldn't save her.
You don't want
people knowing
there's safety outside...
...because they'd leave you.
Then who would you rule?
You don't fear death, do you?
Mercy is dead,
I don't fear much now.
You felt the burn
of acid before.
If you kill me,
someone else will rise up
against you.
- LEAVE HER!
- Tell me
where the outsider is.
Where is she? Tell me now!
I'm right here.
I've seen Mother Darken.
She's dying.
She never left you;
Clarity burned her
with acid.
That's why she's been gone.
Mother would never turn you
against each other
like this. We have
to leave this place
or everyone will die.
You all have
to face it:
Mother is dying,
and this place
is dying with her.
Lies.
Clearly, the Exiles
have gotten to her.
There's no saving her now.
Kill her!
No!
You did this. You wanted to replace
Mother, so you imprisoned her,
but what you didn't realize
is you were destroying
- this whole world.
- No. As long as I live,
this place lives.
I. Am. Darken.
No. No, you cannot say that!
Traitor.
Ah!
People love me more
than they love Mother Darken.
I have been keeping them here,
protecting them.
They are not going anywhere.
No. No, no, no, no.
No, this cannot be.
You are bleeding
Mother's blood?!
Mother's blood?!
Stop!
Why? Why?!
Why did you lie?
I trusted you.
The people,
they never loved you,
because you do not love them.
You... you may let them go.
Mother has died.
Mother Darken,
please return to us.
We need to go. Now!
If we don't follow her,
we die!
Come on.
It's OK.
I will stay
and find more citizens.
Darken is just
one place among many.
What is this place?
I don't know.
Let's go find out.
Subrip by DanDee
?? We're self defined ?
? Self defined ?
? Too many people say ?
? We aren't worth it anyway ?
? What I write ?
? They can't decide ?
? Self defined ?
? Who do they think they are ?
? When they say
we won't go that far ?
? What I write ?
? They can't decide ?
? We're self defined ?
? This world's
a dangerous business ?
? How down
amongst all the madness ?
? I got that hunger ?
? To feel forever younger ?
? We're self defined ?
? Self defined ??
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