Haunting of the Innocent (2014) - full transcript

Desperate to reconnect with his wife and son after a violent attack leaves them fear-stricken and traumatized, a father moves his family to a sleepy New England town and finds himself in a fight against supernatural forces hell-bent on tearing them apart.

( silence )

( door opens )

( door shuts )

( woman screams )

( glass breaking )

( groaning )

No!

Oh, no!

No!

Aw.

( screaming )

( man grunting )

Tom.

Hey.

So nice of you

to join us today.

Yeah, yeah.

Would you care to pitch

a really, really big client?

That's why I'm here.

Alt colors, go,

close them.

Cutting it ever so close,

aren't we, Thomas?

I didn't think

you got nervous.

If you used your office,

you wouldn't always

be running late.

And I would

never see my family.

Are we set?

You got structurals,

skins, and the interiors here,

and topography ( indistinct )

are on the screen.

How about the budget?

All taken care of--

Mr. Franklin approved.

Subcontractors?

Bonded, licensed,

and approved.

Huh, you wouldn't be

after my job, would you?

Don't patronize me.

Yeah.

Shall we?

Succubus first.

Gentlemen, ladies,

I give you the lead designer

on the architectural project

of the Natural History Museum,

Tom Paulson.

( Tom clears throat )

Ladies, gentlemen.

History is

happening right now.

And if we don't learn

from our mistakes,

well, we're doomed

to repeat them.

Architecture is no different.

( indistinct chattering )

Okay?

Thank you so much--

You were amazing.

You're good.

Well.

I got to go put out a fire

at the New York office.

Just make sure you get

the final plan uploaded

by Monday morning.

It's done.

Home run on this one.

Both of you.

Oh, we learned

from the best.

Molly, you might

want to have him wipe

that shit off his nose.

So did I impress you?

Maybe just a little.

Tom.

That was a pitch.

Cocky charisma, baby.

( chuckles )

I see why you love him.

It's a good thing

you're talented.

I'm out of here.

Yeah.

You want to celebrate?

I can't do that.

I'll let you be rough.

I know how much

you liked that last time.

( cell phone ringing )

Hello?

This is he.

( no audible dialogue )

Where were you?

I--

Where were you?

I--

I came as soon

as they called ( indistinct )

It's okay.

It's okay.

I'm here now.

It's okay.

You're safe.

I'm here.

( murmuring indistinctly )

I want to go home.

( sobbing )

I just want to go home.

I want to go home, okay?

Okay.

As soon as the doctors

say that you can go...

No, no.

I want to go home now.

Please promise me.

Please.

Please promise me, please.

( sobbing )

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

TOM: Fuck!

No, no, no, that is

not an acceptable excuse!

Look, you have

one job, one job.

Sell the damn house.

And don't call me

until you have an offer.

It's just not

a good time to sell.

We're gonna be fine.

All right?

We're gonna be fine.

Got a month and a half,

stretch it out to two months,

and then obviously,

your dad's help is huge.

Not to mention

how understanding Mr. Franklin

has been about this

entire situation.

He still me wants me

to be the lead

on that San Francisco project

that I was telling you

about and those guys,

those guys are doing

two more projects

at the end of the year

in Tampa and Dallas, so--

so we're good.

We are...

good.

How close are we now?

Close, sweetie.

Dad?

Hey, what did

your mother just say?

Hey, does that look familiar?

Thank you.

Hey!

Grandpa!

( laughing )

Is this my little Roger?

Oh, boy!

You're like an oak.

Be careful, Dad.

He's heavy.

Hey, how long is it since

I embraced my grandson?

TOGETHER: Too long.

What about me?

Here.

Oh, I'm so happy

to have you all.

Mmm.

Me, too.

Erik.

You're looking good.

As do you, sir.

Thank you for doing this.

Hey, I'd do anything

for my family.

( sighs )

I need to get Roger settled.

Sleep's just been

a challenge for all of us.

Come on, monkey.

But, mom, I want to see

the cabin with Grandpa.

Hey, come here.

And so you will.

I'll show you things

few have seen.

Things never imagined

in a horrible land

like Los Angeles.

But that's tomorrow, my boy.

Tonight, you'll sleep

cradled by Niorun,

and dream of

victories in Valhalla.

I am Thor!

No nightmares, Dad.

Come on, let's go.

Mom...

Hey, buddy,

listen to your mom.

You sure

you can handle that?

I'm not that

feeble yet, Thomas.

Tell me, honestly...

how is she doing?

It's been

a rough couple of weeks,

but she's strong.

This is what

she needs now.

Finally, we agree.

But this would never

have happened--

Oh, Jesus, here we go.

I asked one thing

of you, Thomas.

Yeah, for me to abandon

my job, my career,

One thing!

my life just so you

could be close to her?

To protect her!

Something you

clearly couldn't do.

I love her

just as much as you do.

Do you?

Something tells me

that's not true.

Everything that your daughter

has asked of me,

I have given her--everything.

And right now she wants

to be home, so guess what?

Here I am.

( sighs )

It's been a long ride.

You want to have it out, fine.

Can we do it later?

Right now I got a 10-year-old

who hates brushing his teeth.

( sighs )

You don't have to give up

the whole house for us, Dad.

You don't need an old man

interfering right now.

You don't even have

a phone in the cabin.

( sighs )

He's finally asleep.

Sounds like a good idea.

Good night, Dad.

Good night, my dear.

This feeling,

it's just not going away.

( sighs )

It's gonna take some time.

Hey. Hey.

You're home now.

Okay? We are home.

We are, aren't we?

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

( gasping )

( gagging )

( vomits )

ROGER: How come

I never met her?

She died

when I was your age.

How?

Do you want

to place the flowers?

Just set them on the stone.

Yep, just like that.

Aren't they gonna die?

That's what makes

them special.

If we had them forever,

we wouldn't appreciate them.

ROGER: I'm hungry.

BRENDA: Tom?

Tom.

Hmm?

Oh, uh, sorry.

Yeah, I'll take him.

You need some time?

I'm gonna go

by Mom's shop.

We'll find you later.

It's just me and you, bud.

Beauty and youth.

She was a good woman.

You knew my mom?

Very well, Brenda.

I'm sorry.

I don't really know

who you are.

My name is Beyla.

Nice to meet you, Beyla.

Raidho.

For a safe journey.

Thank you.

I hope

we can talk again.

I would enjoy sharing stories

about your mother.

Let me take your number.

No need to go

to the trouble.

I know it's in here

somewhere.

( grunts )

How are those

chicken toes?

Fingers, Dad.

What kind of shop is it?

Dad?

Huh? Uh...

What kind of shop is it?

Uh, your grandmother

owned a flower shop.

Is Mom going to work there?

I don't know.

Maybe.

You boys doing okay?

Yes, I think

we are, thank you.

Well, if you need anything,

I am just a wink away.

Can I work there?

You're 10 years old,

turkey. What?

What's wrong

with the shop?

( raven caws )

TOM: Excuse me.

I am so sorry

for the wait.

No, that's okay.

Can we get a chicken sandwich

to-go, please, and the check?

WAITRESS: Oh, absolutely.

Are you sure

I can't get anything else?

No, thank you.

No? Okay.

Thank you guys.

She's really nice.

Everyone here seems nice.

Finish up, bud.

WAITRESS: All right.

One sandwich to go.

Do you have a bakery

or a candy shop in town?

MAN: Excuse me.

I need--

You got to get--

( man coughing )

WAITRESS: You know what?

It's just out

the door to the left,

just a couple blocks south.

Thank you guys so much.

I hope to see you

again soon.

Come back

if you can again.

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

Dad, is there something

still wrong with Mom?

( sighs )

Come here, bud.

Remember last month

when Mom had her accident?

Well, that left her--

left her tired.

Okay? So right now

we're just gonna have

to help her out, all right?

ROGER: How?

TOM: Being patient.

Now, if you see her,

and she's looking sad,

then just...go up

and give her a hug,

let her know

you love her.

Sh--she's gonna be fine.

( raven caws )

Oh, no.

( knocking at door )

Come in. Come in.

Please.

Wow.

I can't remember the last time

I was out here.

Well, you didn't care much

for it growing up.

( chuckles )

Are you sure

you're okay out here?

There's plenty of room

in the house,

and Roger would

love to have you close.

Hey...

I have everything

I need here now.

My daughter came home.

Dad...

What is it?

Talk to me.

I feel ashamed.

Like it was my fault.

But it's not just that.

I feel like

I keep seeing things,

( stammers )

and I don't know--

I don't know

if they're memories,

or if I'm just making

stuff up in my head.

What sort of things?

Mom.

When she died...

I just...

I don't know.

Oh, listen...

you made the right choice

coming here.

Tom made

the right choice, too.

TOM: Are you drawing

that for Mom?

This is me,

and you, and Mom.

She's gonna like that one.

This is the big old tree

in the cemetery,

only I made it the way

it's supposed to look.

What do you mean, "the way

it's supposed to look"?

The way I see

it in my mind.

What about this one?

That's Beyla

and her family.

Who's Beyla?

She lives here.

What's that above her?

That's a runes.

Runes?

Yeah. Magic from the book

Grandpa gave me.

( scoffs )

Magic, huh?

Pictures that make

things happen.

Where is this...

( thud )

Roger, just stay here.

( creaking )

( ravens cawing )

( fluttering )

( screeching )

Ah!

Tom!

( coughing )

Get up.

What happened?

I heard a noise.

I came out.

God, you are ice cold.

Let's get him inside.

( Roger shrieking )

Roger!

Go! I got him.

Come on.

Some babysitter

I turned out to be, huh?

First time I'm alone

with him in like, forever,

can't even protect him--

little spider.

Well, in my defense,

he does scream

like a little girl.

I still don't understand

why you left him alone.

It could've been serious.

I told you,

I heard a loud noise,

and I looked out,

thought I saw a--

He wasn't alone

more than five minutes.

Well, it doesn't

matter now.

He's okay.

I'm just gonna sleep

in there tonight.

Brenda...

I love you.

( sighs )

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

( Erik sighs )

ERIK: How is he?

( sighs )

Fine.

I can sleep tonight

on the couch if you like.

Please.

Of course.

Dad, do you know

a woman named Beyla?

She said she knew Mom.

They were very close.

Mom never mentioned her.

Well, your mom had secrets

like anyone else.

Who is she?

Her family's been

in the area for ages.

Your mom used

to discuss their...

mutual lineage.

But she's so young.

Apparently,

they shared a descendant.

Like many of the people

around here,

she was very proud of her

Viking heritage.

Where did you see her?

At the cemetery.

She said she hoped

we could talk.

It's a long story.

I'll tell you about it

sometime,

but not tonight.

( groans )

I am gonna make some tea.

( sighs )

Mommy?

What are you doing up?

I'm scared.

Sweetie, what are

you scared of?

There's nothing to be

scared about there.

( mutters )

Just a tree.

See, there's nothing--

oh!

( raven caws )

( sighs )

It's fine, okay?

Just a bird.

See?

Everything's fine, okay?

Come here--I promise you.

Look at this, here,

do you remember this

from Grandpa's book?

This is an Algiz.

All gaze?

Close.

It's a really old symbol

that protects little children

from bad things.

Really?

It protected me

when I was little.

Now it'll protect you.

All gaze.

Are you feeling any better?

It's late.

Why don't you lay back down?

I'll stay with you

while you sleep.

Come on.

( raven caws )

( woman whispering

indistinctly)

( raven caws )

( raven caws )

( whispering

grows louder )

( sighing )

"My dearest Brenda...

"I have written

this letter over and over...

"trying to find

the right words to say.

"I can only express

how much I love you

"and care for you

in this world and the next.

"Live fully

and true to your heart.

"And may Odin's

eyes be upon you

through your journey.

"Be at peace, my daughter...

"and may this

help you find it.

"Your loving mother,

Eisa."

( sighs )

( sniffles )

( inhales sharply )

( sighs )

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

Yggdrasil.

( echoing )

( gasps )

( panting )

TOM: Good morn--

( yelling )

No!

Damn it!

( mutters )

You scared me.

Clearly.

I was dreaming.

I...

I didn't know where I was.

I'm sorry.

Just a phase.

You sure about all this?

About what?

This.

This whole thing.

What are you talking about?

Something's...

something's off.

You're gonna have

to be a little more

specific than that, Tom.

( sighs )

Look, why don't you just go down

and make some coffee...?

I'll be down in a minute.

Morning.

Morning, Mom.

How'd you sleep?

Good.

How about you, Dad?

Was the couch okay?

Sleep is for city folk.

How's Tom?

He's okay.

I think.

TOM: Feeling better.

Still tired.

Hungry.

( imitates eating )

( yells playfully )

I'm actually starving.

Mmm.

TOM: Probably--

probably have to go

to the store today.

ERIK:

How about this?

You two go into town

for provisions...

and Roger can babysit

me for the day.

Look, Erik, you don't

have to do that.

No, no, we didn't

move back here

so you could

spend your retirement

as a babysitter.

We've got some catching up

to do, don't we, Ulfhéinn?

( roars )

Okay.

I'll get ready.

Thanks, Dad.

But no cabin.

( imitates explosion )

Stop, stop, stop.

What? Why?

Pull over.

Why?

I don't know.

I-I feel like

I've been here before.

Just hold on.

( car door shuts )

You want me--

you want me to wait for you?

I'll call you.

( bell jingles )

Hello?

( bell jingles )

Is anybody here?

Greetings, Brenda.

Welcome.

I'm sorry.

I saw the shop and I...

I really...

really don't know

why I'm here.

Why doesn't matter.

What matters

is you are here,

and for that,

I am joyful.

Would you like some tea?

Sure.

Good.

Then we will talk

and we'll have some tea.

But your shop...

Will be fine.

Now come.

Oh! Sorry, I...

I didn't see you.

You should pay more attention

to your surroundings.

Yeah. You're--

you're right.

I should.

I know you.

Do you?

You were--

you were at the cemetery.

I was.

You were

visiting a loved one?

My wife was--

was her mother...

I'm sorry for her loss.

But I'm happy

that you're here.

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

( horn honking )

BEYLA: Please sit.

Make yourself comfortable.

I unsettle you.

That is not my intent.

I just wish to be friends

as your mother and I were.

BRENDA: How long

did you know her?

Long enough to know

that you are Eisa's daughter.

You must have been

really young.

I'm not as young

as you think.

Tending bluebells

and marsh violets

in her flower shop

was my first summer employ.

We later became friends.

It just, uh,

seems really odd to me

that she never mentioned

you before she passed.

Indeed.

Now this will

make it better.

What is it?

Angelica, birch,

and Icelandic moss.

It was Eisa's favorite.

Mmm.

Never had anything

like this.

I make it myself.

( gasps )

Are you okay?

( sighs )

I'm sorry.

I just have a...

lot of feelings

and, um...

past memories

of this place since I'm back.

I don't know...

There's no need to be sorry.

You miss her.

I see that.

You said that the two of you

would talk for hours.

My dad said the same thing.

What would you talk about?

ROGER: Grandpa,

who made the runes?

Ah.

That is a very interesting

question, my boy.

Did you know

that we are the last

in a long line of

a proud Viking family?

Really?

Mmm.

The men who truly

discovered these woods

before--before the English,

before the Spaniards,

were of the line

of Ingold

of Roskilde.

However, as fierce

and determined as they were,

they were not explorers.

Colonies were set up

in hundreds of locations,

but they all fell

to disease and famine.

Then how did

we come from them?

Some...

used the power

of the runes

to shield off evil,

protect their families.

They stayed together...

and found a way to survive.

Family...is everything, Roger.

Always remember that.

Roger?

ERIK: Roger!

What are you doing?

Come on, let's get

back to the house.

Your mother

will be home soon.

BEYLA: As rumor has it,

some colonies fled

as far away as Oklahoma.

Others further still.

Vikings in Oklahoma?

Even I don't believe that,

but there are some who claim

to have found

rune stones properly dated.

And Thornby?

As the story is told,

one colony

thrived like no other.

That is until the day they

took in a group of travelers.

The colony welcomed

their brothers and sisters,

including...

a witch.

Before too long,

war broke out.

Brother fought brother,

father killed son.

The colony was in ruins,

and the witch and her

followers fled to the forest.

As they fled, they were

followed by the witch's son,

a warrior of great strength

but of different...

spirit.

( no audible dialogue )

The warrior pursued

his mother across the lands

until he accosted her near

where today, supposedly,

lies this very town.

( no audible dialogue )

The two were engaged in battle

and gravely wounded.

It is said

that the warrior son

died where he fell,

and was left,

and never received the Viking

funeral that he deserved.

No valkyrja

ushered him to Valhalla,

so Hel cursed him...

earthbound forever.

BRENDA: And his mother,

the witch?

They say that

she carried on

until she came

to the giant oak tree

that you see

in the cemetery.

And it is there,

under the oak,

that she died--

her body buried beneath

the great roots of the tree

so she may never escape.

Once she passed,

all those who were

under her spell were free,

and they settled the land,

living peaceful lives.

All that sounds so...

so--I've--I never heard

any of that in school.

( chuckling )

No, of course not.

And it's just a story.

I can see why my mother

loved hearing them.

She was always telling me

stories as a child.

I gave your mother

a book of stories,

and she treasured it deeply.

An old book?

Leather?

Yes.

I found that book.

Excellent.

I had hoped that

she would pass it on to you

and when you feel it is time,

for you to pass it to Rodgeirr.

There was a picture

of you in it.

Well, not me.

An ancestor, perhaps.

What's it about?

Traditions,

rituals, cultures.

It is about family.

Do you know the runes?

Some.

My dad used to have a set.

Each one holds

a special meaning,

certain power.

Some say that if you hold

a rune in merkstave, reverse,

its meaning becomes dark.

Negative.

Take the Thurisaz

for example.

Now as you see it,

the Thurisaz represents

instinctual will.

But in merkstave...

represents betrayal.

Rape.

If you like,

I could teach you the runes

as I taught your mother.

I-I think I'd like that.

Good.

Good.

Then it is settled.

For now,

the hour grows late?

Late?

Before you go, I have

one more thing for you.

I can't accept that.

Hush.

You can.

You will.

Let me fasten it.

It will give you strength

for what is to come.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Thank you

for coming home.

( no audible dialogue )

What you do...?

Looking at pictures.

Scoot over.

You know, I made this

specially for you.

Let me

show you something.

What is it?

See these?

These are photos

of your grandmother.

Let me see.

This is the day

we got married.

She looks pretty.

Mmm.

Yeah,

she was very pretty.

Just like your mom.

Just like you.

I'm not pretty,

I'm a boy!

You are?

Grandpa.

( chuckles )

Now this--

this is the day

we moved to Thornby.

And do you know

who this is?

Who?

That's your mother.

She was a baby?

Mmm. Yes, she was.

That's Beyla.

Who?

Her.

I drew her.

Beyla...

Beyla was a friend

of your grandmother's.

She...

( car door shuts )

I think your parents

are finally home.

( grunts )

ROGER: Mommy!

TOM: Brenda.

TOM: Brenda. Brenda!

Get your hand off me.

Give her time.

Dad, is something

wrong with Mom?

No--Mom's gonna be fine,

buddy, okay?

She's gonna go up,

she's gonna take a nap.

She's gonna be fine.

Everything's gonna be fine,

because we're home, right?

Saying it doesn't mean

it's gonna happen.

Yeah, well, nothing else

seems to be working.

Roger, go upstairs

and pack your bag.

Like a sleepover?

The hell he is.

You're not going anywhere.

Stay right there.

Do you really think

I'm the enemy here?

You need to go

and work this out.

I'll give you the night.

Roger, go pack a bag.

Hey, don't forget

a toothbrush.

Okay, fine.

What are your ideas then?

What do you suggest, huh?

Go to her and fix it.

"Fix it"? Fix what?

Huh? Fix wha--

I have no idea

what's wrong with her.

She won't even talk to me!

You know, I thought

coming back here

was gonna make things

better, but it hasn't.

It's made it worse.

It's made it more

distant for me.

This doesn't feel right.

It has never felt right here.

It never will

until the two of you

can get through this.

Why do you even care?

Because she's my daughter,

and I love her.

I love her too, okay?

And that's not gonna change.

No matter how many

stones you throw.

I'm gonna ignore

your ranting.

I'm gonna take my grandson

for the night,

and you will stop whining

like a little bitch

and go fix your marriage

to my daughter.

Because if you think

I hate you,

just imagine how I feel

at the thought of my daughter

being made unhappy...

by you.

( door slams )

Love you, Mom.

Where's Grandpa?

He's outside waiting.

Dad,

are you and Mom

gonna get a divorce?

Where did you

hear that word?

Shelly, in school.

Her parents got a divorce,

and now she has two Hanukkahs.

( sighs )

Listen...

I promise you,

I'm gonna do whatever I can

to make sure that

your mom and I stay together

for as long as we live.

Okay?

( mutters )

I love you, Rog.

Now you be good

for your grandpa.

I will.

All right.

All ready, Grandpa.

( softly )

Brenda?

Brenda.

Go away.

No.

Talk to me.

There's nothing

to talk about.

What do you mean, "There's

nothing to talk about"?

( cell phone ringing )

Go away.

I want to help.

I know, but...

I just can't do this.

Look, I love you,

and I am not gonna go away

until you talk to me.

Get...

Stop it.

...off me.

Stop this. Okay?

Stop it!

Listen to me.

Let me go!

No.

Stop it.

Stop!

( heart beating )

( yelling )

( yelling )

( distorted roaring )

( breathing heavily )

( sobbing )

( breathing rapidly )

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Listen, I'm sorry.

Fuck you!

Brenda.

I was raped!

A man came up from behind me,

grabbed my throat,

threw me on the ground,

and fucked me!

And do you want to know

what the sickest,

most vile part

of the whole rape, Tom?

Do you?

As he was spreading my legs,

I swear, I got wet.

I didn't just take it.

I liked it.

I enjoyed it.

I came twice

as he violated me.

I've never felt so good

and so bad at the same time.

Do you have any idea

what that must feel like?

No, you don't.

Okay, so now you know, okay--

now you know

why I can't just open up--

Why I can't just

talk it away, okay?

My insides are twisted.

My mind is a wreck.

And as much as I love you,

you cannot fix me.

Tell me what I can do to help.

Tell me what I can do.

No, just--I need

to get out of here.

( cell phone ringing )

What can I do to help?

( indistinct ) Tom.

Where?

Not here.

Just wait--tell me

where you're gonna be

so I know you're safe.

( yells )

( door shuts )

( knocking on door )

I'm sorry.

I-I didn't know

where else to go.

Please, come in.

I'll be glad to have you.

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

I hope this

is comfortable enough.

It's fine.

Now, tell me

what has happened.

I don't think I can.

I'm sorry. I don't mean

to be rude, it's just...

It's okay.

You'll tell me

in your own time.

( sighs )

Thank you.

I don't know

how I can ever repay you.

Don't be silly.

You owe me nothing.

Just the fact that you've

returned and you've brought

the book is enough for me.

I did. I--

I knew this was the only

place I could go,

and I just felt compelled

to grab it.

May I?

Of course.

Such a beautiful book.

You said that you taught

my mom how to read it?

Yes.

She was an

excellent student.

I told her many things.

She was very

eager to learn.

What else?

Mythology.

History.

Worship.

Love.

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

Why am I here?

Where else do you

want to be?

In bed.

Alone?

No.

Who with, Tom?

With...who, Tom?

You.

( moaning )

They are mine, Tom.

And now, so are you.

Now do you see?

Yes.

( sighs )

( breathing deeply )

( yells )

( growling )

You can't defeat me.

Oh, really?

Watch this.

Aah...

Grandpa,

something's burning.

ERIK:

That's because I don't

usually cook

for other people.

Oh, no.

Oh...

Roger!

Tom?!

Where are you?!

Tom!

"Tell Roger I love him.

I'll be back."

Hello, Erik.

It's been a long time.

Not long enough, Beyla.

Where's Tom?

Gone for now.

And Rodggeir?

You leave him alone.

Where is he?

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

Good.

Make sure you call me

next time you're in town

for a little scotch

and soda.

Cheers.

Mr. Franklin.

TOM: Mr. Franklin.

Please sit.

I apologize

for meeting here,

but there are some issues

in the Miami office

that need my attention,

and I have to fly there today.

At least some things

have never changed.

This is our offer

for you

to return to the Los Angeles

firm full time.

Uh--

I'm sorry. I--

I thought this was

about a new project

in San Francisco.

No more freelance, Tom.

You'll be the lead architect

in Los Angeles.

All the details

are inside.

Sit, have lunch.

Molly will finalize

all the details.

Yes, sir.

MR. FRANKLIN:

I look forward to your return.

You're one of our best

and always have been.

Thank you, sir.

Don't fuck this up.

( door opens )

( door shuts )

You want to tell me

what happened?

What do you mean?

Why you look like

you're running on empty?

It's nothing.

Fine.

You know who

says "I'm fine"?

People who aren't.

Don't psycho-analyze

me, Molly.

Oh, I don't want to do

anything to you, Tom,

except make you happy.

( giggles )

But before you even speak,

I think you should know

that I've been instructed

not to take "no"

as an acceptable answer.

( sighs )

Holy shit!

What the hell

happened to you, Tom?

It's nothing.

It's not nothing.

What the hell is this?

( cell phone ringing )

Don't you dare, Tom,

even think about it!

Tom!

Hello?

ROGER: Daddy?!

Roger?

Wake the fuck up,

Thomas!

You have a clear choice.

Daddy, we need you!

Who?

Who, Mom?

Rog--Roger?

Daddy.

Roger?

God damn it, no!

If you leave,

if you walk out that door,

you kiss me

and your contract goodbye.

It's my son, Molly.

He's gonna have

to grow up sometime.

But my family needs me!

What about me, Tom?

Me!

( door opens )

( door shuts )

Brenda?

Roger?!

TOM: Erik?

Where are they?

I said where the hell

are they, God damn it!

Where?!

Beyla.

Who?

Beyla has them.

Where?!

The cemetery.

What they hell

are they doing there?

Beyla will

have a sacrifice.

Bullshit she will.

Wait!

I can help.

( Beyla speaking

in foreign language )

What the fuck is going on?

Let go of me.

Erik. Erik.

let go of me.

Erik, Erik!

Let go--

Erik! Erik!

Let go of me!

What are you doing?

( Beyla speaking

in foreign language )

( groaning )

( Tom speaking foreign language

in inhuman voice )

( sighs )

Brenda. Brenda.

Brenda,

what are you doing?

Brenda, listen to me,

God damn it!

( in foreign language

and inhuman voice )

( Beyla speaking

in foreign language )

I'm not gonna

let them hurt you.

( indistinct ) not gonna

let them touch you.

You won't fucking

touch him.

( in foreign language

and inhuman voice )

TOM: Brenda!

Brenda!

( voice breaking )

This is our son!

Brenda...

( Beyla speaking

in foreign language )

Daddy.

Rog.

( Tom speaking in foreign

language and inhuman voice )

( woman whispering

indistinctly )

BEYLA: As Yggdrasil lives,

so do we.

In time,

Rodgeirr, my spear,

I will read

from the book to you.

In time.

( raven caws )