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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