Hotel Fear (1978) - full transcript

One sunny afternoon towards
the end of the Second World War

I didn't scare you did I?

Yes, but it doesn't matter

- Can I help you?
- Yes, thank you

Let me go

Why?
Don't you like it?

When my father gets back
he'll punch your face in

Holding your thigh
feels beautiful, believe me

Pig!

I saw all that, you know

Her skin is like silk



Then go off with her and starve

And then...

what would you do?

I paid the drinks bill

Are you mad?

Well my love,
if the bill seems too high,

I can get that little girl
to give me a discount

Time passes quickly

Soon you'll have to pay for it too,
like me

You sound like my mother

You're a pimp

You made a mistake!

Why do you want to scare me?

I had a dream...



About my family

- They're all dead, you know?
- Yes, I know

- My son was great at math
- Really?

He had a diploma

He was about your age

- Are you scared to die, Miss Julia?
- Excuse me, I have to help mother

Wait...

They died in the bombing,
don't you want to know?

Question...

The land covers
an area of 44 hectares,

and the owner sells 13...

- Is everyone in the hotel?
- I think so

- Done your homework?
- Yes, mother

Good

When you finish your studies,
with or without the hotel, you'll survive

Look at these potatoes

Still, it's a miracle we have any

It's getting harder and harder
to find food

Make the skins thinner,
we'll use them for coffee

Mom, I don't like our guests

I don't like them either but we've
got to keep the hotel running

You're right mother,
I'm sorry

- Seen Alfredo?
- No, I've not

He's never here when
there's something to do

Fry the potatoes,
I'll see if he laid the table

I'll be right back

Alfredo?

Alfredo!

If you've been drinking I'll fire you

You haven't paid me in six months.
Don't jerk me about

- What do you mean?
- I know everything that happens here

- How dare you! Come on...
- If I were to tell people...

Stop this drunkenness

It's ready, go to the table Julia

Don't drink too much

- Good evening, Miss Julia
- Good evening

The beach was good today

It was cold

How did that song you sang go?

I don't remember

Julia, the potatoes

Eat, I'll do it

- There's no oil?
- No, there isn't

Don't you know you disgust her?

You're so ridiculous

Good evening, everyone

- Are you eating?
- Yes

Why not eat?

You're losing weight

What's wrong?

Scared I won't get it up anymore?

- Hello there
- Hello

- Have you eaten yet?
- No, we just got here

I've got a joke for you

About the Marquise and the parrot,
do you know it?

- No
- It's too dirty

Look who's talking!
If you saw what she does in bed

It's true, she does everything,
she and her sister are phenomenal

- I've never seen the like
- And you know your stuff

Just like the black girl.
You knew her, right?

Well, it's the same

It's awful, mama

You're right

But it's money, Julia

War is tough for hotels

We can't afford to lose customers

It's her who supports him

She must be rich, eh?

Well, you know...

The planes...
they're really close tonight

Quiet!

- My God! What can we do?
- Stay calm

Bring the candles

Hurry...

I've waited all day, I'm starving

- Are you crazy? Let's go inside!
- Turn off the light

Marta, I can't stay here like this

It's not my fault you have to hide

You think they're still looking for me?

After what you've done...

I pray they never find you

They never will

When the war's over
it'll all be annulled

The day'll come
when I can leave here

Listen...

last night...

I heard a car arriving...

and then it left

- Did you hear it?
- No

I sleep at night

I never sleep

- Look how your hair's grown
- What do I care about my hair?

Marta, stay with me a while

No

Not tonight, please

I'm tired,
I've been working all day

Julia...

Give me a kiss

One kiss... Just one

Why do you hate me?

If you touch me I'll tell my mother

I'm about to close a big deal.
I'll have money

Don't play hard to get

I know you want it

Come on, don't be silly

Women go crazy for me

Come with me and
I'll dump the old lady

I'll make you a lady

We'll see the world

- You weren't born to be in a kitchen
- Leave her alone!

You must leave here tomorrow

Come along, Julia

Old witch...

Here I am, honey

There,
my clothes fit you better now

It's beautiful, mom

You should wear it,
it really suits you

I don't care about dresses

Anyway, I want you to be happy

Try this one on

See if you like it

It's too much for me, mom

What about this one

It'll fit you

I love you, mom

My child...

I know that sometimes it's hard

but while I'm here you needn't
be afraid of anything

How grown up you are

A broken neck, like my wife

You're crazy coming here

I heard footsteps
but I didn't know it was you,

so I hid in the cupboard

Leave her alone!
Don't touch her!

She's mine too

Get out.
Get out now

I was waiting for you

I wanted to tell you
I'm right by your side

Yes, I'm alone too

I understand you better

Excuse me, I'm very tired

I understand, Miss Julia
I've suffered a lot too

How I suffered when I found
my son under the rubble

He spent two days screaming

And my wife...
If you'd seen her...

Her mouth bleeding,
like a broken doll

I'm sorry,
I can't help you right now

I like talking to you, Miss Julia

Did you hear how
my wife and son died?

It was quite shocking.
Come on, I'll tell you

You must be strong Julia

I know what you think

I'm in your hands now

You won't betray me, will you?

Did your mother ever tell
you why I'm hiding here?

Yes, she told me

She probably exaggerated

Like always

Lately...

she exaggerated so much,
I think she hated me

You don't believe me, do you?

You're all I have

Just you, Julia!

I'm lonely as a dog

I'm scared...

All I have is you

Don't do this again

Julia?

Julia...

Open the door

Don't be silly.
Come on, open the door

I know you're looking forward to it

You're dying for it

Julia, can you hear me?

I know your type, once you start
you can't get enough

Look through the keyhole,
I'll show you something

You like it, right?

Look through the keyhole

How about it?

You heard me with the old lady

You know I'm good

Open up, Julia

Open up

Rodolfo, where are you?

- Good Morning
- Julia! What a surprise, come in

No, I can't trust you

You know, I'd be risking my life
for a dozen eggs

I can't do it out of charity

It's cash, or nothing

I can't make exceptions,
even for you

My mother used to get credit

It was different with her,
you must understand

She came directly to me
to settle accounts...

personally

If my father were here
you wouldn't say this

Convince yourself,
he's not coming back

Over 50% die in wars,
isn't that right, mother?

Not my father!

Uncle, you disgust me

Go get the wine

These kids...

Julia...

I'm sorry about your mother

Thanks

My father's in the war too

- Don't worry, he'll come back
- If you need anything, ask me

Thank you

Goodbye

Goodbye

Rodolfo... are you asleep?

Do you remember New Year
at Monte Carlo?

So much champagne

What a night,
the orchestra playing just for us

We were so happy together.
Such great times...

I don't like this hotel.
Why can't we move out?

You don't reply?

I know why

Because you're after
that servant girl

That's why you're so cold with me

You want to leave me, I can feel it

But it won't be so easy

I'll cut off your balls

Instead of removing my balls,

why don't you get out
those 4 jewels of yours?

The jewels...

You're the only one who knows.
But the jewels are not for sale

Those jewels...
We'll sell them one at a time

When I had money...

And now...

What can I do?

My love

Why do you treat me like this?

Please...

Please, Rodolfo, you know
I'd do anything for you

Look in the mirror

It's sad

Breakfast

One moment

Come in

No, over here

We'll talk about this later

Wait!

Where do you think you're going?

Listen to me

I saw it with my own eyes,
you led him on

I didn't

You like him

It's true...

he's a demon in bed

But he's mine, you get it?
Mine!

- Leave him alone!
- Stop it!

Touch her again and
I'll beat you to death

Get off me!
Let me go, you coward

- Julia
- Guido, what are you doing?

I've a surprise for you,
come see

Guido...

what have you got?

Stuff I pinched off my uncle,
flour and potatoes

What if he notices?

Help me

Inside

Don't get upset,
I want to say something

No Guido, not now

Tell me after the war,
when my father's back

But will your father
let me see you?

He's a good man

Tell me...

have you been studying
since school closed?

Yes

I haven't. I can't,
there's too much to do here

Wait...

What's going on?

I came to say it's dinner time,
Miss Julia

- They've been waiting half an hour
- I'm coming now

Wait

Stay there

Now

Thanks Guido, come back soon

So, what's happening today?
We're not eating?

Hey, Julia, I'm talking to you

- So you got a boyfriend?
- So what?

Look at me when I'm talking

You don't treat me like that, got it?

And from today,
I want to be served first

It's better than your mother's

- But no cheese?
- There isn't any

Excellent, yes?

Yes, but I'd have preferred
a plate of oysters

- Miss, there's two guests arrived
- Two guests?

What food can we give them?

I'll go

Good day, can I help?

A room with two beds... clean

I'm sorry, we can't
take on new guests

We don't have the staff,
I'm alone

Room 45, dinner at 8

The passports

Give them to me

Give me those passports

Calm down, I'll hold on to these

First the jewels

Finish him off

Those men...
Who are they?

How should I know?

These people...

How long do you want to stay here?

I can't stand it anymore,
I'm fed up

These mouldy potatoes...
and stuck here like rats

Be more patient,
we've got our lives to live

The war must end sometime

Those two have come for me

I know it

They've come to kill me

You're scared aren't you?

You're the only one who can help me

Find out who they are...

and what they want

You'll do that won't you?

Don't play with me, Julia!

I know you'll do as I ask

You won't tell them where I am

Even if they threaten you...

Right?

- Who is it?
- It's me

The money?

It's all yours, when you
give us the stones

You'll have them tomorrow

And the old lady?

She thinks I'll marry her

The passports?

What if the old lady catches
you going to Switzerland?

- Don't make me laugh
- You'll be off with the money

What if she finds out?

The lake.
There's always the lake

What was that?

I'll go see

What is it?

Nothing, just a mouse

Wait for me in your room

And don't lock the door

- What's up, you fallen asleep?
- I'm coming

Turn it off, you idiot

Alfredo, where are you?

Alfredo, I'm scared

Alfredo?

Who's there?
Alfredo, is it you?

What's up? My God,
what's wrong with you?

Come on, come with me

Don't be afraid, I'm here

I know what it's like to feel alone

To be scared

You poor thing

My heart breaks
to know you have no mother

Before, I was jealous of you,
now I want to hold you in my arms

You're just a scared child

It almost makes me want to tell you
a story as if you were my daughter

Come, don't be afraid

Come with me...

Nothing will happen to you,
come...

That's it, sit here

Just a second

Now Rodolfo can't come in

My dear...

I'm sorry for the fuss I made earlier

Sometimes he makes me lose my mind

He drives me crazy

But you're still shaking...

What happened?
Won't you tell me?

Why did you cry out?

Was it Rodolfo again?

Cockroaches...
Cockroaches in my bed

Cockroaches?
Must just have been a bad dream

It's alright now,
come on, relax

What a pretty ring

You're so beautiful

Your skin is so pale

My father will kill you for this

Hey, come on...

Hey, little one

Come on, woman,
come closer

- Come on...
- No

Have a drink, come on...

- Let me go
- Get out of here!

Someone died tonight

I dreamed it, Miss Julia

- Who is it?
- Julia, it's me, Guido

Wait a moment

Come in

- Hi
- Hi

Wait for me

- Should I go?
- No, I'm happy you came

You know...

it's the first time since mother died
that someone's been nice to me

Guido, do you really love me?

I want to marry you

Don't say we're too young
I've thought about it

If my uncle objects we'll run away,
go to my friend in the city

I want to take you
away at any cost

Will do you say?

I can't

I have to wait
here for my father

I promised him

- Do you want to see his photo?
- Yes

Look, this is my mother

And here she is with my father

This is me when I was small

This is me in his arms

He used to make hand shadows

- Can you do hand shadows?
- Of course

- Shall we try?
- Yes

Before the war
we played this before dinner

Let's try and make a dog

- Are we intruding?
- Young love...

Makes me puke

Come here...

or I'll cut off your ear

- Get off me! Get off!
- Hold still you viper

Clear off

We know you're
Rodolfo Mainardi's lover

Where are the jewels?

Damn it!

Get her!

Where were you going?

Where are the jewels?

Start talking or I'll make you

Pull out your fingernails
and your eyes...

Don't let her get away!

If her poor mother could see her now

Papa!

You're very pretty, Julia

Who are you?

A friend of your father

A friend of my father?
Then you know where he is

He's hiding from the war
with your mother

You lie, my father...

I saw you long ago,
you were just a child

About seven years old

You kept talking
about him to everyone

Like he was a king

I've come for him,
tell me where he is

He was here but he left

- Very well
- Why do you want my father?

- To kill him
- No! Wait...!

Don't kill him!

Wait.
Don't kill him!

I don't want to be alone

I must do it

Wait...

Your father sold us out

Betrayed us

Because of him,
15 of our men are dead

He betrayed you too, Julia

Don't kill him!

You're just a child

I already killed two people

Killed them for what
they did to me

I dressed like my father

They were asleep

My father would have
been proud of me

- What nonsense is this?
- I swear it's true

- I hid them in the basement
- Julia, you must come away with me

I can't leave here

You must forget all this

Come with me, get ready

I love you, but I can't leave

Enough Julia, you're coming with me