Sting of Death (1966) - full transcript
College girl Karen visits her dad, a marine biologist, at his island compound in the Florida Everglades. Her partying friends show up, dance to Neil Sedaka tunes, and taunt the doctor's creepy assistant, Egon. Soon they're victims of a wetsuit-wearing. bipedal jellyfish monster. Jealous of Karen's boyfriend, Egon kidnaps her and carries her to his secret underground lair.
[♪ Pop song playing on radio]
[Radio DJ] 'There you go
with another super hit.
'Now we're gonna take
five minutes off
'for the latest
award-winning news
'from WFUN's Action Central.
'At the top of the hour, I'll
be back with another great song
'from the Funderful 40 Survey
here on the Dick Steyr Show.
'Don't go away.
I'll be right back.'
[Beeping]
'This is WFUN news director
Larry Kane
'with another edition
of WFUN award-winning news.'
[Beeping]
'Many law enforcement agencies
'all over south Florida
and the Miami area
'have been alerted to look
for some fishermen
'who have mysteriously
disappeared
'over the past five days.
'The two men fishing
in the Gulf waters
'near Everglades National Park
'vanished from there
earlier this week,
'and last night another man
was reported missing
'after he failed to return
from fishing near the swamp.
'This reporter has learned
exclusively
'that the man's boat
has been found,
'and the missing man's body has
been recovered by authorities.
'More details
as they become available.
'On the local political
scene...'
[Switches off radio]
[Screams]
Watch you step.
Don't fall, Karen.
Oh, that's all I need
to begin my mid-term vacation.
Relax. You have to
in this climate.
OK.
Oh, thank you, Dr Hoyt.
Please call me John.
It's gonna be long two weeks.
OK, John. Thanks.
- Here we go.
- Careful. One more.
- Thank you.
- And the last one.
- Up you go.
- Thank you.
Phew! That sun is murder!
- Let's get into the shade.
- I'll get the suitcases.
[Man] This island offers
the seclusion
I find necessary for my work.
[Woman] It certainly is
an island paradise.
Why, thank you.
There's some Orangeade in the
refrigerator. Would you get it?
Surely, Dad.
Karen has told me
that you're working
in marine biology,
Dr Richardson.
That's right, Louise.
Oh, here, girls, sit down.
Make yourselves comfortable.
John and I are working
with sea life and evolution.
That's why I'm located here
on the island.
The deep waters of the Gulf
of Mexico are right over there,
and about half a mile
in that direction
is the edge
of the Florida Everglades.
I don't know why
you brought all this
when a couple of bikinis
would've been enough.
[Chuckles]
- Well, here are the drinks.
- Ah, good.
Dad, that's a nasty bump
on your head.
It's very strange, Karen.
Someone stole some of the
equipment out of the lab,
and while I was looking for it,
an amplifier fell out of one
of the cabinets
and hit me on the forehead.
But John patched it up.
- He's great, isn't he, Dad?
- Who?
Dr Hoyt. John.
Oh... that's right. You haven't
seen him before, have you?
Talk about an absent-minded
professor!
John came to work for you
after I went to school.
Uh... yes.
The university assigned him
to help me
with the next phase of research.
He's a fine young man. I have
a great deal of respect for him.
I'll bet he's made Ruth's job
a lot more interesting.
Uh... I wonder where Ruth is.
She was relaxing down
on the dock when we left.
I was sure she'd meet you.
She's been looking forward
to having you home.
Well, she couldn't have gone far
on this island.
Maybe she's in her room.
Oh, Egon might've taken her
over to the mainland.
Is Ruth the faithful,
loyal Girl Friday
I've heard so much about?
Oh, she's more than that.
She's the mainstay
of the operation here.
If it weren't for Ruth...
Your bags are up
in Karen's room, girls.
Hey, where's Ruth?
She'll miss all the fun.
We were just wondering.
What fun are you talking about?
Well, we've invited some people
to come over this afternoon.
A kind of... impromptu welcome
party for you and your friends.
- A party?
- With us looking like this?
- My hair's a mess.
- You have plenty of time.
They won't be here
for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Boy, you're kidding.
- He's on the level.
Some biology students
are coming over.
Oh, Dad, you should've said
something.
We'll never be able
to get ready on time.
You'll never get ready
sitting there talking.
You're a great help.
I thought you'd enjoy
a surprise.
Dr Hoyt, you don't know much
about women.
- [John] I'm willing to learn.
- [Gasps]
What's the matter?
Oh, this is Egon.
Egon, you shouldn't have
sneaked up on her like that.
You'll have to forgive Egon.
He, uh... has a habit
of appearing suddenly.
Now, Egon, you've startled
Miss Karen's guests.
Hello. Hello, Miss Karen.
Egon... have you missed me?
Yes, Miss Karen.
Nobody likes to go out on the
reefs with me the way you do.
Girls, Egon is one of the best
swimmers I've ever seen.
[Louise] Oh, you're cute. Would
you be my date for the party?
Louise, be kind.
He's a friend of mine.
Egon is a very good worker,
Louise.
I don't know what I'd do
without him.
Oh, I didn't mean any harm.
He just...
Let's just drop it, Louise.
Uh... you girls had better
be getting ready.
Well, we'll set an Olympic
record for getting dressed.
- Casual?
- Very casual.
Be back in a flash.
- What are you going to wear?
- I don't know...
What's she so upset about?
Oh, she's just taking
the prerogative of a woman.
And remember,
if she doesn't look her best,
she can always blame you.
Who can understand women?
Oh, incidentally, Egon,
that wasn't very nice of you
to come up on us like that.
You frightened
those poor girls.
I'm sorry, Mr John.
But that girl had no right
to make fun of me.
She's just like all the others.
She wasn't making fun of you.
You scared her.
It isn't my fault.
I hear a boat...
It must be the kids
from the university.
I've got to go, I can't let
them see me. They'll just laugh.
Look, no one's going to laugh,
Egon.
You can go if you want to,
but...
Oh, relax. Relax, Egon,
it's only the Sheriff.
Maybe he's found
our stolen equipment.
Howdy, Doc... John... Egon.
That's it,
bring her right over.
What is it, business
or pleasure, Bob?
Business, Doc.
Sorry to break in on you
like this.
Well, what is it?
Have you heard about
the missing fishermen?
Well, I heard some people
talking on shortwave last night,
but I was running a test
and couldn't get on with them.
What happened?
Well, we've got
one of them here.
But there are two others
still missing.
There was no storm, no radio
call. They just vanished.
[Doc] What can we do to help?
Can you come down
into the boat?
Doc, Doug's dead and we don't
know what killed him.
We found him out
at the edge of the swamp,
and he was a good half-mile
away from his boat.
What, uh... what did
the Medical Examiner say?
Well, I haven't taken the body
to the M.E. yet.
I don't like to second-guess,
but I've seen
enough stiffs to...
Well, look,
what can we do to help?
I'm not a pathologist.
Biology's my line.
- What do you want from me?
- Here, Doc, take a look.
Phew...
Well, I can tell
this man died in agony.
It's those welts...
- John?
- I see, Doctor.
It looks like a Portuguese man
o' war, but that's impossible.
Egon, can you see these marks?
You know what they are, Doctor.
And I know, too.
[Sheriff] What's he talking
about, Doc?
As John said,
they look like man o' war.
We work with them
every day.
But a Portuguese man o' war's
sting is a small thing.
That's what we don't
understand, Bob. It's too big.
Much too big to be
the sting of a small tentacle.
I tried to tell you
it is possible, Doctor,
for them to get that big.
- Now, Egon...
- What's he talking about, Doc?
I never can understand him.
Oh, it's nothing, Bob.
Egon fancies himself
quite a biologist.
For a long time now, he's been
trying to convince us
that it's possible
to cultivate a giant man o' war.
- Well, is it possible?
- It is. I know it.
Nobody would listen to me,
but I know it is.
No, it isn't, Bob.
Not by any method we know.
They never get bigger
than eight inches across.
We've tried to raise them
in captivity,
but they begin to die
within an hour or so.
Egon thinks you can breed them
like cattle. You know Egon.
So, what killed this man?
As I said, they look like
Physalia wounds,
but they're too big,
it'd be impossible.
- Phys-what?
- Oh, Physalia.
That's a technical name
for a man o' war.
It is possible, Doctor.
Well, I'll the M.E.
about your ideas, Doc.
Any more suggestions?
Uh, why not have the pathologist
run a chemical breakdown
on the tissues
around the wounds?
If we could get a report
on that,
it would help us tell
what caused this fella's death.
Yeah, that's a good idea.
Well, I guess we better
get back to the mainland.
- Uh, incidentally, Bob...
- Yeah?
I think Ruth must've gone
into town.
If you see her, will you have
her give me a call on the radio?
Glad to, Doc. See you later.
- Bye, John.
- Bye.
OK, Charlie, let's go.
Horrible.
That man died a violent death.
I can't understand it.
You could understand it, Doctor,
if you just listen to me.
We have listened to you.
Now let's not go into all that.
- But I've tried...
- Egon!
We've been over it
a hundred times!
It's physiologically impossible
for a man o' war...
John, let's not get into
another one of those arguments.
There's too much to do.
I've got to go out on the reef.
Fine.
Egon, help me with the party.
Wow, this is as bad
as Rush Week.
It's always Rush Week
on this island.
Some vacation!
Tomorrow we'll relax.
We can swim on the reef.
[♪ Music playing outside]
- Are they pretty?
- You can't imagine.
- Karen, could it be the party?
- That'll be John.
- Who needs this aggravation?
- I'll check.
John, who was that?
Don't worry about it.
Your father just had
to talk to the Sheriff.
The police? Why?
Nothing important.
Are the girls ready yet?
Well, they're nearly
all dressed.
You know, that really
was unfair.
You could've given us
more warning.
You don't need any improving.
You're, uh... perfect
as you are.
- Well, that's very flattering.
- [Clattering]
Uh, your father has to go
out on the reef today.
I'll be back
in a little while.
Oh, Dad, you can't work today.
It's my first day home.
Oh, Karen, this party
isn't for me.
I've got to go out on the reef
and check the hatchery.
We're gonna be needing
some new specimens
in the next couple of days.
Are you sure you don't need
Egon and me to help?
No, you stay here
and make the party a success.
That wild bunch from the
university will guarantee it.
Karen knows some of them.
I'll leave the party
to you young people.
- I've got to get going.
- Are you sure you won't stay?
Karen, these new dance moves
are not for me.
Your mother and I used
to shine doing the Big Apple,
the Twist and the Ska.
Uh-huh, not for us
senior citizens.
Please, Dad.
I'm sorry, Karen,
I have work to do.
I won't be gone too long.
Has dad been working too hard?
He looks very tired.
It's... just a setback we've
had in one of the experiments.
I won't bore you
with the details.
Oh, but I'm never bored
with dad's work.
Don't you worry about him,
he'll be alright
as soon as we get back
to work on the experiment.
- Oh, I forgot the ice.
- Well, can I help?
No, no, I'll be back
in just a minute.
[♪ Pop music playing]
[Gasps]
[Sighs heavily]
You're too much!
I mean,
the way you move around
is enough to scare a person
to death!
I... I'd never hurt you,
Miss Karen.
You're the only person
that's been nice to me.
Come on, I know you don't mean
any harm, it's just that...
...you scare people when
you sneak up on them like that.
Do I... scare you, Miss Karen?
Are you still doing the
experiments out at the swamp?
Oh, yes. I'm working
on a very important one now.
Would you like to come out
and see it?
Your dad is going to be
so proud of me.
He might even get rid of that
John and make me his assistant.
- Don't you like John?
- Uh...
It's not just him,
it's most people.
They just don't...
they don't seem to like me.
Oh, John's not like that.
He's...
Incidentally, have you seen Ruth
out at the lab?
[Woman] Karen! Karen,
where are you?
Over here!
No, no...
No, I haven't seen Ruth.
Your friends are coming.
They'll laugh...
Oh, no, don't be silly, Egon.
They're not gonna laugh,
I won't let them.
You know, Karen,
this place is fantastic.
Who'd ever expect to find
a home with all these comforts
right in the middle
of the Everglades?
Well, this island's been family
property for years.
I can remember...
- What's that?
- What?
Over there, across the canal.
All I can see is
my uncle's house.
I thought I saw something
moving in the shrubs.
Well, it might be Egon.
He moves fast.
My uncle only comes down
in the winter.
No one lives there year-round.
Oh, boy! My hands are freezing!
There must be a better way
to carry ice.
- Yeah, in a Highball.
- Cool.
Hey, John, who's coming
to this shindig?
Young people
from the university.
- Frat rats?
- No, not the fraternity groups.
Mostly seniors
and grad students.
Good group, though.
They really like to cut loose!
Crazy.
Speak of the devil,
here they come.
Let's show them
our hospitality.
Alright.
[Shouting and whooping]
[♪ Pop music blaring]
♪ Oh, don't be stingy, baby
♪ And love me, baby
♪ Do what you did when you did
what you did last night
♪ Oh, don't be stingy, baby
♪ And thrill me, baby
♪ Do what you did when you did
what you did last night
♪ Ooh, whee!
♪ Oh, me!
♪ Baby, never let me go
♪ Oh, whee!
♪ Kiss me
♪ Don't be unkind
when I got romance on my mind
♪ Oh, don't be stingy, baby
♪ Whoo! Love me, baby
♪ Do what you did when you did
what you did last night
♪ Go now!
♪ Oh, yeah!
♪ Now, whoo! Whee!
Hold me... ♪
All this swamp pad needs
is the Beatles.
Beatles-shmeatles,
who needs 'em?
- This is wild enough.
- Yeah!
Hold it! Hold it, me hearties!
Hold it, me hearties!
There's a rogue amongst us!
He must be one
of the King's spies!
[Man 2] Who? Where is he?
Show us the man!
There he is,
there's the blackguard!
He tried to disguise himself
as a man.
Grab him, he's trying
to sound the alarm.
[Cheering]
Come on, gang, leave him
alone! We're here for a party!
[Man] What do we do with him,
Leader?
Let's hang him
from the yardarm.
[Man] We don't have one.
Just stop it, leave him alone!
She must be in cahoots
with the spy!
Ha-ha!
[Jeering and shouting]
[♪ Music over dialogue]
[Shouting and jeering]
Oh, please stop it.
Stop it! Just stop it!
[Man] Golly, big guy, we haven't
thrown you in the pool yet!
Go on back to the swamp!
Alright, alright,
knock it off, will ya?
Come on, take it easy!
Listen, gang, you've gone
too far this time.
John's right. What you did
was cruel, downright cruel!
OK, so we're sorry.
He'll get over it.
Besides, I'm starved.
Come on, gang, I'm leading
a raiding party!
Onward to the chow! Yeah!
[Shouting and laughing]
Alright.
[Whistles]
Alright, now listen,
all you pirates!
We must retire to the patio,
to divide the loot,
partake of some grog
and engage in some enjoyable
dancing with the wenches!
[Cheering]
[Sighs]
Without going into a big deal,
I wanna apologize. I...
Well, I'm really sorry
about the incident with Egon.
Oh, forget it.
I know they mean well,
it's just that...
they don't consider
his feelings.
Well, I'll try to make them
behave.
I know. Forget it.
You're not bashful, are you?
Ha-ha! What's the matter?
I thought I saw something
in the pool.
Oh, come on.
All you need is some more beer.
I'll settle for music.
[♪ NEIL SEDAKA:
"Do The Jellyfish"]
♪ Wella... I'm saying, fella,
forget your Cinderella
♪ And do the jella,
the jilla-jalla-jella
♪ It's really swella
to do the jella-jellyfish
♪ Hey!
♪ Monkey, don't be a donkey,
It's nothing like the monkey
♪ It isn't funky or anything
that's junky
♪ It's something swella,
the jilla-jalla-jellyfish, hey!
♪ It is a hot new tune
♪ Sure you can learn it, too
♪ Hey, now, let's do it now
♪ If you don't know the way,
then I'll show you how
♪ Wella, you gotta jella,
or you're not in it, fella
♪ Ring the bella
with every Cinderella
♪ When you can jella, and do
the jella-jellyfish, hey, ho!
♪ Oh, wella, I'm saying, bella,
go get your Cinderella
♪ And do the jella,
the jilla-jalla-jella
♪ It's really swella
to do the jella-jellyfish
♪ Once again now!
♪ Monkey, don't be a donkey,
it's nothing like the monkey
♪ It's isn't funky
or anything that's junky
♪ It's something swella,
the jilla-jalla-jellyfish
♪ It is in what you do
♪ Sure you can learn it, too
♪ Hey, now, groove it now
♪ If you don't know the way,
then I'll show you how
♪ Wella, you gotta jella,
or you're not any fella
♪ You'll ring the bella
with every Cinderella
♪ When you can jella, and do
the jella-jellyfish, hey, ho!
♪ Do it now!
♪ Whoo!
♪ It is a hot new tune
♪ Sure you can learn it, too
♪ Hey, now, let's do it now
♪ If you don't know the way,
then I'll show you how
♪ Wella, wella, you've gotta
jella or you're not any fella
♪ You ring the bella
with every Cinderella
♪ When you can jella,
and do the jella-jellyfish
♪ Come on, do the Jellyfish,
now! Hey, ho! Hey, ho!
♪ Do it now, do the Jellyfish!
♪ Whoa! Ho, ho, yeah! Hey!
- Hey, take it easy, Tiger.
- Whoa! That killed me.
Hey, Karen,
this is a great party.
You'd better rest a minute
and cool off.
That's a great idea. I think
I'll cool off in the pool.
You'd better not, Louise.
You're overheated.
Not me. Hey, anyone
for a dip in the pool?
- No, thanks. I'm eating.
- Yeah, later, after we eat.
Then we can all get cramps
and drown!
Well, I'm going in.
You can put on a suit
in the cabana.
Well, who needs a suit?
Just like this.
Ah, you kook, you'll ruin
your blouse and shorts.
Oh, who cares?
I'm on vacation, let's live!
Hey, kids, come on in!
The water's fine!
You nut! You'll kill yourself!
Come on over
and get something to eat.
Not on your life. This is fun!
Oh, let her be, Karen.
I guess she'll survive.
Yeah, let's let her enjoy
the party.
You know, I'll enjoy
the party more
if I get into
some dry clothes.
[Raucous laughter]
[Laughter]
[Screams]
[Screaming]
Let the doc through.
Karen, get my medical kit.
It's in the cabana.
John, go call the Sheriff
on the shortwave.
Hurry, Karen.
Take it easy Ben.
Is he gonna be alright, Doc?
Take it easy now.
Just relax, Ben. The doc's here,
it'll be alright.
[Coughing and spluttering]
That'll help hold down
the infection, Ben,
but we gotta get you
to a hospital.
Louise doesn't look too bad.
I don't know what it is yet.
But this man really needs
medical attention.
Can I talk to you?
- The radio, it's been smashed.
- Smashed?
Yeah, and it was no accident.
It's really broken up badly.
- Hank?
- Yes, Doc?
Get the kids in the boat and
get them over to the mainland.
Don't mention this, but I want
you to contact the Sheriff.
Get him over here
as soon as possible.
Don't you want Karen and
the other girls to come with us?
No, they'll be safe here.
We have guns.
We mustn't get too far
from that research project.
Just keep moving.
And contact the Sheriff as soon
as you get Ben to the hospital.
Right, Doc.
Come on, give me a hand.
You're alright, Ben, we're
gonna take care of you now.
Listen, everybody. Doc says we
have to get Ben to the hospital.
So I want everyone in the boat
right away now. Come on!
Easy, Ben, You're alright.
Come on.
[Woman] Oh, God! He's hurt bad.
Easy with him.
Easy, Ben, you're alright.
Oh, Ben. He's hurt bad.
Just take it easy, Ben.
[Man] The engine! It's stopping!
Look... jellyfish!
[Man] There's more of them!
Jellyfish! They're all over!
They're attacking!
Water's pouring in the bottom!
The boat's sinking!
[Shouting and screaming]
[Screaming]
[Screaming]
[Groans]
She'll calm down now, girls.
She's more frightened
than anything else.
Talk to her as she gets quiet,
it'll help her.
John...
Here... I've got one in my room.
You keep this one. Better
make sure nothing happens.
I hope the kids send
the Sheriff over
as soon as possible.
Without that radio,
we're really isolated.
I'm gonna go try
to get it fixed right now.
I'm sorry, Doctor, I can't eat.
I don't think any of us
are in the mood for eating.
Dad, who could've destroyed
the radio?
All a mystery to me, Karen.
And what about Ruth?
The Sheriff should be here
in the morning.
He'll have some answers.
I thought he'd be here tonight,
but...
Dad, could Ruth have...?
Tomorrow.
In the morning I'm going out
and bring Egon here.
He should be here tonight.
It would be safer.
No, I know Egon.
He won't come in on his own.
We'll take the aqualungs, too.
I wanna stop on the way back
and check on the breeding traps.
May I go with you? Karen's told
me how beautiful the reefs are.
- You dive, Jessica?
- Yes, sir.
Well, we'll only be under
15-20 minutes.
Not much time for sightseeing.
- I won't be any bother.
- OK, be ready to go at dawn.
- I'd like to go, too.
- Of course.
It's been a horrible day.
You girls had better turn in
and get ready for the morning.
I'll make sure all the doors
and windows are locked.
Good. I'll go now
and work on the radio.
Well, I guess I'll go
and check on Louise.
- I really hope she's alright.
- She'll be alright.
It's raining.
It fits our mood.
Oh, John, what's happening?
I don't know.
Is it possible...?
Is it possible to fall in love
with all that's happened?
Very possible.
I know because... I have.
Egon?
Egon, can you hear me?
Could he be over there?
That's all swamp and quicksand.
Come on.
Amazing! All of this out in
the middle of the Everglades.
A scientist must work someplace.
This lab offers deep Gulf waters
a few minutes from here,
and swampy pools right
outside the door.
- This is where Egon lives.
- What a creepy place to live!
Well, he likes it well enough.
What are those things
in the tanks?
[Doc] That is a fine collection
of Physalia.
Portuguese man o' war, silly.
Some people call them jellyfish.
Never seen them before.
They blow up on the beaches
sometimes.
Sting like mad
if you touch them.
Those tentacles contain
a poison that's nearly identical
to the deadly venom of a cobra.
You mean, that little thing
could kill a human?
Theoretically, yes.
If properly administered,
the venom in one Portuguese
man o' war
could shock the average person's
system enough to kill.
Egon? Are you here, Egon?
You girls relax.
I'll be a couple of minutes.
I left my cigarettes
in the boat. Be right back.
[Screams]
What was that?
[Screaming]
[Screams]
[Screams]
I'm through, girls.
Egon must've gone out
on the reef. Let's go back.
- What was that?
- What was what?
- It sounded like a scream.
- Wh-where's Donna?
Oh, my God!
Donna! Donna, where are you?
Donna?
Donna?
Come on, let's get the airboat.
We'll use it to check
the lake area.
Look, bubbles!
We'll have to dive here.
She must be right below us.
Jessica, stay close.
We've got to find her.
- I'm out of air, Doc.
- What do we do?
- Uh... I'll free-dive.
- Alright, I'll wait, then.
I'm beginning to get worried
about everyone.
They should've been back by now.
Maybe they had trouble
with the boat.
Possibly.
I'm gonna check in on Louise.
And I wanna get cleaned up, too.
- I'll be right back.
- Alright. I'll stay here.
Louise?
Louise?
[Screams]
[Screaming]
[Gasps]
Oh!
Donna and Jessica are...
...are lost.
Gone.
- Not a trace of them.
- Oh, Dad!
Right now, we're going
to get Susan and Louise
and take them to the mainland.
It's not safe on the island,
Karen. Not safe for anyone.
The police will have to send
someone out to investigate.
Come on, we've got to get going.
Karen, go tell Susan to hurry.
We'll get Louise.
[Louise groans]
[Screaming]
What's the matter?
Karen, what is it?
- I'll see what's wrong.
- Karen!
- Karen?
- It's Susan. She's...
[Screams]
Try to catch her,
she's hysterical!
No! No! Oh...
Karen, Karen, are you alright?
Egon, where have you been?
We went out to the lab,
you weren't there.
Two of the girls are missing.
One has been killed.
- Egon, have you seen Ruth?
- No, Doctor.
Who scared Miss Karen?
Is somebody trying
to hurt Miss Karen?
Egon, there's a maniac
loose around here.
We've gotta go
to the mainland for help
and get Karen and Louise
to safety.
- We've got to go now.
- We can't go, Mr John.
- What do you mean, Egon?
- Look at the boat.
- When did that happen?
- I don't know.
Oh... we'll have to use
the airboat.
How? We can't use ours,
we're out of gas.
Gene forgot to bring
the new supply.
Can't use mine either.
I've less than a gallon left,
so we can't use mine.
I... I almost finished
fixing the radio last night.
I'll get that working
and we'll call for help.
I don't know why the Sheriff
isn't here...
You know those people,
Mr John?
You can't trust them,
they're no good.
Dr Richardson, you know that.
Here, Egon, take this and
keep Karen in the living room.
The Doctor and I will try
to fix the radio.
Why do I need this?
Just use it to protect
Miss Karen.
We'll be in the radio room.
- No, leave the door open, John.
- Alright.
All this is awful, Egon.
What on earth can be happening?
Horrible, horrible things are
reeling through my mind. It's...
It's like a nightmare.
Just... just try to relax,
Miss Karen.
Just... just relax
for a minute.
[Sighs heavily]
I... I have to go out
and talk to your dad.
Oh, no, no. Please take me
with you. I don't wanna be here.
Just stay here, Miss Karen.
Remember, your father told you
to listen to me?
Just stay here, Miss Karen.
Alright, let's check it again.
Uh, must be the wiring.
Oh!
You know, there really is
something to the complaints
about your sneaking up,
your... constantly
scaring people.
You don't mean that, Miss Karen.
You like me, don't you?
Oh... of course I like you,
Egon. It's...
One thing has nothing to do
with the other,
but that's not important.
How are they doing
with the radio?
They'll be through soon.
You like me, don't you,
Miss Karen?
Yes, Egon, but just stay away.
Then... then you won't be
angry with me, will you?
Well, I like you, silly.
Why should I be angry?
I had to do it, Miss Karen.
For us. They were no good.
Egon, why are you acting
this way? Now just stay away.
I had to do it, Miss Karen.
They were no good!
Egon, what are you saying?
What in God's name do you mean?
They were no good, Miss Karen,
for you.
They were just using you.
John's trying to take you...
You see... I love you, Karen.
Only you.
- They don't love you.
- Egon...
Susan upstairs...
You!
That should do it, Doc.
John, the door's closed.
Who do suppose...?
I'm gonna check on Karen.
[Engine noise over dialogue]
[Engine splutters]
[Coughing]
[Gasping]
You're just the same
as the others.
You don't like me either!
No, Egon. I like you!
Please don't do this.
We all like you.
You don't understand.
No, you don't like me,
you think I'm ugly!
That's not true, Egon!
[Muffled screams]
You see? You don't like me!
- No!
- Nobody likes me! Nobody!
[Crying]
Nobody.
Nobody.
Except...
Except...
I... I told your father
I could do it.
But he wouldn't believe me.
They all said I was crazy.
But I did it.
Do you hear me, Karen?
I did it!
I stole... I stole the
instruments from your father.
Then I fed the electricity
down here
from my house on the island.
Look at them.
Look at them, Karen!
Better than 20 inches across,
living in captivity.
[Laughs]
All the bright marine biologists
said they couldn't be grown.
But I found the answer.
Sea water... electricity...
...and human blood.
Mixed with a chemical that
I stole from your father's lab.
That's how I did it.
Look... look at them.
Look at my creation!
That's not all I can do.
No...
I can do other things, too.
[Electrical buzzing]
You don't want me.
But he does!
Yeah.
Go ahead, look, Karen!
Look at what your father
laughed at!
What John called
a stupid theory!
[Gasps]
[Screaming]
[Crying and wailing]
Come on, Karen.
There's not a moment to waste.
Oh, my God.
Egon, what's happening to you?
There's nothing more
we can do for him.
This place will explode
any minute!
[Karen] You've got to come
with me, Egon.
I tried to tell them,
but they wouldn't listen.
- You've got to come with us.
- We've got to go now.
No, we can't leave him,
not like this.
Get her out of here.
This whole place is wired.
Everything's going wrong.
John, please...
get her out of here.
I'll take her up and then
I'll come back for you.
Don't worry about me.
It's too late.
Come on, Karen, move.
No, I won't leave him here.
Not like this.
We have to.
I'll come back for him later.
Come on!
- Karen...
- No!
- John, is she alright?
- I think so.
[Rumbling]
Oh, Daddy!
- Oh, it was... so horrible.
- Don't try to talk.
Oh, please, Daddy, how could
something like that ever happen?
Just close your eyes.
Don't think about it.
I don't know, Karen.
I don't know.
Maybe someday...
someone will find an answer.
[Radio DJ] 'There you go
with another super hit.
'Now we're gonna take
five minutes off
'for the latest
award-winning news
'from WFUN's Action Central.
'At the top of the hour, I'll
be back with another great song
'from the Funderful 40 Survey
here on the Dick Steyr Show.
'Don't go away.
I'll be right back.'
[Beeping]
'This is WFUN news director
Larry Kane
'with another edition
of WFUN award-winning news.'
[Beeping]
'Many law enforcement agencies
'all over south Florida
and the Miami area
'have been alerted to look
for some fishermen
'who have mysteriously
disappeared
'over the past five days.
'The two men fishing
in the Gulf waters
'near Everglades National Park
'vanished from there
earlier this week,
'and last night another man
was reported missing
'after he failed to return
from fishing near the swamp.
'This reporter has learned
exclusively
'that the man's boat
has been found,
'and the missing man's body has
been recovered by authorities.
'More details
as they become available.
'On the local political
scene...'
[Switches off radio]
[Screams]
Watch you step.
Don't fall, Karen.
Oh, that's all I need
to begin my mid-term vacation.
Relax. You have to
in this climate.
OK.
Oh, thank you, Dr Hoyt.
Please call me John.
It's gonna be long two weeks.
OK, John. Thanks.
- Here we go.
- Careful. One more.
- Thank you.
- And the last one.
- Up you go.
- Thank you.
Phew! That sun is murder!
- Let's get into the shade.
- I'll get the suitcases.
[Man] This island offers
the seclusion
I find necessary for my work.
[Woman] It certainly is
an island paradise.
Why, thank you.
There's some Orangeade in the
refrigerator. Would you get it?
Surely, Dad.
Karen has told me
that you're working
in marine biology,
Dr Richardson.
That's right, Louise.
Oh, here, girls, sit down.
Make yourselves comfortable.
John and I are working
with sea life and evolution.
That's why I'm located here
on the island.
The deep waters of the Gulf
of Mexico are right over there,
and about half a mile
in that direction
is the edge
of the Florida Everglades.
I don't know why
you brought all this
when a couple of bikinis
would've been enough.
[Chuckles]
- Well, here are the drinks.
- Ah, good.
Dad, that's a nasty bump
on your head.
It's very strange, Karen.
Someone stole some of the
equipment out of the lab,
and while I was looking for it,
an amplifier fell out of one
of the cabinets
and hit me on the forehead.
But John patched it up.
- He's great, isn't he, Dad?
- Who?
Dr Hoyt. John.
Oh... that's right. You haven't
seen him before, have you?
Talk about an absent-minded
professor!
John came to work for you
after I went to school.
Uh... yes.
The university assigned him
to help me
with the next phase of research.
He's a fine young man. I have
a great deal of respect for him.
I'll bet he's made Ruth's job
a lot more interesting.
Uh... I wonder where Ruth is.
She was relaxing down
on the dock when we left.
I was sure she'd meet you.
She's been looking forward
to having you home.
Well, she couldn't have gone far
on this island.
Maybe she's in her room.
Oh, Egon might've taken her
over to the mainland.
Is Ruth the faithful,
loyal Girl Friday
I've heard so much about?
Oh, she's more than that.
She's the mainstay
of the operation here.
If it weren't for Ruth...
Your bags are up
in Karen's room, girls.
Hey, where's Ruth?
She'll miss all the fun.
We were just wondering.
What fun are you talking about?
Well, we've invited some people
to come over this afternoon.
A kind of... impromptu welcome
party for you and your friends.
- A party?
- With us looking like this?
- My hair's a mess.
- You have plenty of time.
They won't be here
for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Boy, you're kidding.
- He's on the level.
Some biology students
are coming over.
Oh, Dad, you should've said
something.
We'll never be able
to get ready on time.
You'll never get ready
sitting there talking.
You're a great help.
I thought you'd enjoy
a surprise.
Dr Hoyt, you don't know much
about women.
- [John] I'm willing to learn.
- [Gasps]
What's the matter?
Oh, this is Egon.
Egon, you shouldn't have
sneaked up on her like that.
You'll have to forgive Egon.
He, uh... has a habit
of appearing suddenly.
Now, Egon, you've startled
Miss Karen's guests.
Hello. Hello, Miss Karen.
Egon... have you missed me?
Yes, Miss Karen.
Nobody likes to go out on the
reefs with me the way you do.
Girls, Egon is one of the best
swimmers I've ever seen.
[Louise] Oh, you're cute. Would
you be my date for the party?
Louise, be kind.
He's a friend of mine.
Egon is a very good worker,
Louise.
I don't know what I'd do
without him.
Oh, I didn't mean any harm.
He just...
Let's just drop it, Louise.
Uh... you girls had better
be getting ready.
Well, we'll set an Olympic
record for getting dressed.
- Casual?
- Very casual.
Be back in a flash.
- What are you going to wear?
- I don't know...
What's she so upset about?
Oh, she's just taking
the prerogative of a woman.
And remember,
if she doesn't look her best,
she can always blame you.
Who can understand women?
Oh, incidentally, Egon,
that wasn't very nice of you
to come up on us like that.
You frightened
those poor girls.
I'm sorry, Mr John.
But that girl had no right
to make fun of me.
She's just like all the others.
She wasn't making fun of you.
You scared her.
It isn't my fault.
I hear a boat...
It must be the kids
from the university.
I've got to go, I can't let
them see me. They'll just laugh.
Look, no one's going to laugh,
Egon.
You can go if you want to,
but...
Oh, relax. Relax, Egon,
it's only the Sheriff.
Maybe he's found
our stolen equipment.
Howdy, Doc... John... Egon.
That's it,
bring her right over.
What is it, business
or pleasure, Bob?
Business, Doc.
Sorry to break in on you
like this.
Well, what is it?
Have you heard about
the missing fishermen?
Well, I heard some people
talking on shortwave last night,
but I was running a test
and couldn't get on with them.
What happened?
Well, we've got
one of them here.
But there are two others
still missing.
There was no storm, no radio
call. They just vanished.
[Doc] What can we do to help?
Can you come down
into the boat?
Doc, Doug's dead and we don't
know what killed him.
We found him out
at the edge of the swamp,
and he was a good half-mile
away from his boat.
What, uh... what did
the Medical Examiner say?
Well, I haven't taken the body
to the M.E. yet.
I don't like to second-guess,
but I've seen
enough stiffs to...
Well, look,
what can we do to help?
I'm not a pathologist.
Biology's my line.
- What do you want from me?
- Here, Doc, take a look.
Phew...
Well, I can tell
this man died in agony.
It's those welts...
- John?
- I see, Doctor.
It looks like a Portuguese man
o' war, but that's impossible.
Egon, can you see these marks?
You know what they are, Doctor.
And I know, too.
[Sheriff] What's he talking
about, Doc?
As John said,
they look like man o' war.
We work with them
every day.
But a Portuguese man o' war's
sting is a small thing.
That's what we don't
understand, Bob. It's too big.
Much too big to be
the sting of a small tentacle.
I tried to tell you
it is possible, Doctor,
for them to get that big.
- Now, Egon...
- What's he talking about, Doc?
I never can understand him.
Oh, it's nothing, Bob.
Egon fancies himself
quite a biologist.
For a long time now, he's been
trying to convince us
that it's possible
to cultivate a giant man o' war.
- Well, is it possible?
- It is. I know it.
Nobody would listen to me,
but I know it is.
No, it isn't, Bob.
Not by any method we know.
They never get bigger
than eight inches across.
We've tried to raise them
in captivity,
but they begin to die
within an hour or so.
Egon thinks you can breed them
like cattle. You know Egon.
So, what killed this man?
As I said, they look like
Physalia wounds,
but they're too big,
it'd be impossible.
- Phys-what?
- Oh, Physalia.
That's a technical name
for a man o' war.
It is possible, Doctor.
Well, I'll the M.E.
about your ideas, Doc.
Any more suggestions?
Uh, why not have the pathologist
run a chemical breakdown
on the tissues
around the wounds?
If we could get a report
on that,
it would help us tell
what caused this fella's death.
Yeah, that's a good idea.
Well, I guess we better
get back to the mainland.
- Uh, incidentally, Bob...
- Yeah?
I think Ruth must've gone
into town.
If you see her, will you have
her give me a call on the radio?
Glad to, Doc. See you later.
- Bye, John.
- Bye.
OK, Charlie, let's go.
Horrible.
That man died a violent death.
I can't understand it.
You could understand it, Doctor,
if you just listen to me.
We have listened to you.
Now let's not go into all that.
- But I've tried...
- Egon!
We've been over it
a hundred times!
It's physiologically impossible
for a man o' war...
John, let's not get into
another one of those arguments.
There's too much to do.
I've got to go out on the reef.
Fine.
Egon, help me with the party.
Wow, this is as bad
as Rush Week.
It's always Rush Week
on this island.
Some vacation!
Tomorrow we'll relax.
We can swim on the reef.
[♪ Music playing outside]
- Are they pretty?
- You can't imagine.
- Karen, could it be the party?
- That'll be John.
- Who needs this aggravation?
- I'll check.
John, who was that?
Don't worry about it.
Your father just had
to talk to the Sheriff.
The police? Why?
Nothing important.
Are the girls ready yet?
Well, they're nearly
all dressed.
You know, that really
was unfair.
You could've given us
more warning.
You don't need any improving.
You're, uh... perfect
as you are.
- Well, that's very flattering.
- [Clattering]
Uh, your father has to go
out on the reef today.
I'll be back
in a little while.
Oh, Dad, you can't work today.
It's my first day home.
Oh, Karen, this party
isn't for me.
I've got to go out on the reef
and check the hatchery.
We're gonna be needing
some new specimens
in the next couple of days.
Are you sure you don't need
Egon and me to help?
No, you stay here
and make the party a success.
That wild bunch from the
university will guarantee it.
Karen knows some of them.
I'll leave the party
to you young people.
- I've got to get going.
- Are you sure you won't stay?
Karen, these new dance moves
are not for me.
Your mother and I used
to shine doing the Big Apple,
the Twist and the Ska.
Uh-huh, not for us
senior citizens.
Please, Dad.
I'm sorry, Karen,
I have work to do.
I won't be gone too long.
Has dad been working too hard?
He looks very tired.
It's... just a setback we've
had in one of the experiments.
I won't bore you
with the details.
Oh, but I'm never bored
with dad's work.
Don't you worry about him,
he'll be alright
as soon as we get back
to work on the experiment.
- Oh, I forgot the ice.
- Well, can I help?
No, no, I'll be back
in just a minute.
[♪ Pop music playing]
[Gasps]
[Sighs heavily]
You're too much!
I mean,
the way you move around
is enough to scare a person
to death!
I... I'd never hurt you,
Miss Karen.
You're the only person
that's been nice to me.
Come on, I know you don't mean
any harm, it's just that...
...you scare people when
you sneak up on them like that.
Do I... scare you, Miss Karen?
Are you still doing the
experiments out at the swamp?
Oh, yes. I'm working
on a very important one now.
Would you like to come out
and see it?
Your dad is going to be
so proud of me.
He might even get rid of that
John and make me his assistant.
- Don't you like John?
- Uh...
It's not just him,
it's most people.
They just don't...
they don't seem to like me.
Oh, John's not like that.
He's...
Incidentally, have you seen Ruth
out at the lab?
[Woman] Karen! Karen,
where are you?
Over here!
No, no...
No, I haven't seen Ruth.
Your friends are coming.
They'll laugh...
Oh, no, don't be silly, Egon.
They're not gonna laugh,
I won't let them.
You know, Karen,
this place is fantastic.
Who'd ever expect to find
a home with all these comforts
right in the middle
of the Everglades?
Well, this island's been family
property for years.
I can remember...
- What's that?
- What?
Over there, across the canal.
All I can see is
my uncle's house.
I thought I saw something
moving in the shrubs.
Well, it might be Egon.
He moves fast.
My uncle only comes down
in the winter.
No one lives there year-round.
Oh, boy! My hands are freezing!
There must be a better way
to carry ice.
- Yeah, in a Highball.
- Cool.
Hey, John, who's coming
to this shindig?
Young people
from the university.
- Frat rats?
- No, not the fraternity groups.
Mostly seniors
and grad students.
Good group, though.
They really like to cut loose!
Crazy.
Speak of the devil,
here they come.
Let's show them
our hospitality.
Alright.
[Shouting and whooping]
[♪ Pop music blaring]
♪ Oh, don't be stingy, baby
♪ And love me, baby
♪ Do what you did when you did
what you did last night
♪ Oh, don't be stingy, baby
♪ And thrill me, baby
♪ Do what you did when you did
what you did last night
♪ Ooh, whee!
♪ Oh, me!
♪ Baby, never let me go
♪ Oh, whee!
♪ Kiss me
♪ Don't be unkind
when I got romance on my mind
♪ Oh, don't be stingy, baby
♪ Whoo! Love me, baby
♪ Do what you did when you did
what you did last night
♪ Go now!
♪ Oh, yeah!
♪ Now, whoo! Whee!
Hold me... ♪
All this swamp pad needs
is the Beatles.
Beatles-shmeatles,
who needs 'em?
- This is wild enough.
- Yeah!
Hold it! Hold it, me hearties!
Hold it, me hearties!
There's a rogue amongst us!
He must be one
of the King's spies!
[Man 2] Who? Where is he?
Show us the man!
There he is,
there's the blackguard!
He tried to disguise himself
as a man.
Grab him, he's trying
to sound the alarm.
[Cheering]
Come on, gang, leave him
alone! We're here for a party!
[Man] What do we do with him,
Leader?
Let's hang him
from the yardarm.
[Man] We don't have one.
Just stop it, leave him alone!
She must be in cahoots
with the spy!
Ha-ha!
[Jeering and shouting]
[♪ Music over dialogue]
[Shouting and jeering]
Oh, please stop it.
Stop it! Just stop it!
[Man] Golly, big guy, we haven't
thrown you in the pool yet!
Go on back to the swamp!
Alright, alright,
knock it off, will ya?
Come on, take it easy!
Listen, gang, you've gone
too far this time.
John's right. What you did
was cruel, downright cruel!
OK, so we're sorry.
He'll get over it.
Besides, I'm starved.
Come on, gang, I'm leading
a raiding party!
Onward to the chow! Yeah!
[Shouting and laughing]
Alright.
[Whistles]
Alright, now listen,
all you pirates!
We must retire to the patio,
to divide the loot,
partake of some grog
and engage in some enjoyable
dancing with the wenches!
[Cheering]
[Sighs]
Without going into a big deal,
I wanna apologize. I...
Well, I'm really sorry
about the incident with Egon.
Oh, forget it.
I know they mean well,
it's just that...
they don't consider
his feelings.
Well, I'll try to make them
behave.
I know. Forget it.
You're not bashful, are you?
Ha-ha! What's the matter?
I thought I saw something
in the pool.
Oh, come on.
All you need is some more beer.
I'll settle for music.
[♪ NEIL SEDAKA:
"Do The Jellyfish"]
♪ Wella... I'm saying, fella,
forget your Cinderella
♪ And do the jella,
the jilla-jalla-jella
♪ It's really swella
to do the jella-jellyfish
♪ Hey!
♪ Monkey, don't be a donkey,
It's nothing like the monkey
♪ It isn't funky or anything
that's junky
♪ It's something swella,
the jilla-jalla-jellyfish, hey!
♪ It is a hot new tune
♪ Sure you can learn it, too
♪ Hey, now, let's do it now
♪ If you don't know the way,
then I'll show you how
♪ Wella, you gotta jella,
or you're not in it, fella
♪ Ring the bella
with every Cinderella
♪ When you can jella, and do
the jella-jellyfish, hey, ho!
♪ Oh, wella, I'm saying, bella,
go get your Cinderella
♪ And do the jella,
the jilla-jalla-jella
♪ It's really swella
to do the jella-jellyfish
♪ Once again now!
♪ Monkey, don't be a donkey,
it's nothing like the monkey
♪ It's isn't funky
or anything that's junky
♪ It's something swella,
the jilla-jalla-jellyfish
♪ It is in what you do
♪ Sure you can learn it, too
♪ Hey, now, groove it now
♪ If you don't know the way,
then I'll show you how
♪ Wella, you gotta jella,
or you're not any fella
♪ You'll ring the bella
with every Cinderella
♪ When you can jella, and do
the jella-jellyfish, hey, ho!
♪ Do it now!
♪ Whoo!
♪ It is a hot new tune
♪ Sure you can learn it, too
♪ Hey, now, let's do it now
♪ If you don't know the way,
then I'll show you how
♪ Wella, wella, you've gotta
jella or you're not any fella
♪ You ring the bella
with every Cinderella
♪ When you can jella,
and do the jella-jellyfish
♪ Come on, do the Jellyfish,
now! Hey, ho! Hey, ho!
♪ Do it now, do the Jellyfish!
♪ Whoa! Ho, ho, yeah! Hey!
- Hey, take it easy, Tiger.
- Whoa! That killed me.
Hey, Karen,
this is a great party.
You'd better rest a minute
and cool off.
That's a great idea. I think
I'll cool off in the pool.
You'd better not, Louise.
You're overheated.
Not me. Hey, anyone
for a dip in the pool?
- No, thanks. I'm eating.
- Yeah, later, after we eat.
Then we can all get cramps
and drown!
Well, I'm going in.
You can put on a suit
in the cabana.
Well, who needs a suit?
Just like this.
Ah, you kook, you'll ruin
your blouse and shorts.
Oh, who cares?
I'm on vacation, let's live!
Hey, kids, come on in!
The water's fine!
You nut! You'll kill yourself!
Come on over
and get something to eat.
Not on your life. This is fun!
Oh, let her be, Karen.
I guess she'll survive.
Yeah, let's let her enjoy
the party.
You know, I'll enjoy
the party more
if I get into
some dry clothes.
[Raucous laughter]
[Laughter]
[Screams]
[Screaming]
Let the doc through.
Karen, get my medical kit.
It's in the cabana.
John, go call the Sheriff
on the shortwave.
Hurry, Karen.
Take it easy Ben.
Is he gonna be alright, Doc?
Take it easy now.
Just relax, Ben. The doc's here,
it'll be alright.
[Coughing and spluttering]
That'll help hold down
the infection, Ben,
but we gotta get you
to a hospital.
Louise doesn't look too bad.
I don't know what it is yet.
But this man really needs
medical attention.
Can I talk to you?
- The radio, it's been smashed.
- Smashed?
Yeah, and it was no accident.
It's really broken up badly.
- Hank?
- Yes, Doc?
Get the kids in the boat and
get them over to the mainland.
Don't mention this, but I want
you to contact the Sheriff.
Get him over here
as soon as possible.
Don't you want Karen and
the other girls to come with us?
No, they'll be safe here.
We have guns.
We mustn't get too far
from that research project.
Just keep moving.
And contact the Sheriff as soon
as you get Ben to the hospital.
Right, Doc.
Come on, give me a hand.
You're alright, Ben, we're
gonna take care of you now.
Listen, everybody. Doc says we
have to get Ben to the hospital.
So I want everyone in the boat
right away now. Come on!
Easy, Ben, You're alright.
Come on.
[Woman] Oh, God! He's hurt bad.
Easy with him.
Easy, Ben, you're alright.
Oh, Ben. He's hurt bad.
Just take it easy, Ben.
[Man] The engine! It's stopping!
Look... jellyfish!
[Man] There's more of them!
Jellyfish! They're all over!
They're attacking!
Water's pouring in the bottom!
The boat's sinking!
[Shouting and screaming]
[Screaming]
[Screaming]
[Groans]
She'll calm down now, girls.
She's more frightened
than anything else.
Talk to her as she gets quiet,
it'll help her.
John...
Here... I've got one in my room.
You keep this one. Better
make sure nothing happens.
I hope the kids send
the Sheriff over
as soon as possible.
Without that radio,
we're really isolated.
I'm gonna go try
to get it fixed right now.
I'm sorry, Doctor, I can't eat.
I don't think any of us
are in the mood for eating.
Dad, who could've destroyed
the radio?
All a mystery to me, Karen.
And what about Ruth?
The Sheriff should be here
in the morning.
He'll have some answers.
I thought he'd be here tonight,
but...
Dad, could Ruth have...?
Tomorrow.
In the morning I'm going out
and bring Egon here.
He should be here tonight.
It would be safer.
No, I know Egon.
He won't come in on his own.
We'll take the aqualungs, too.
I wanna stop on the way back
and check on the breeding traps.
May I go with you? Karen's told
me how beautiful the reefs are.
- You dive, Jessica?
- Yes, sir.
Well, we'll only be under
15-20 minutes.
Not much time for sightseeing.
- I won't be any bother.
- OK, be ready to go at dawn.
- I'd like to go, too.
- Of course.
It's been a horrible day.
You girls had better turn in
and get ready for the morning.
I'll make sure all the doors
and windows are locked.
Good. I'll go now
and work on the radio.
Well, I guess I'll go
and check on Louise.
- I really hope she's alright.
- She'll be alright.
It's raining.
It fits our mood.
Oh, John, what's happening?
I don't know.
Is it possible...?
Is it possible to fall in love
with all that's happened?
Very possible.
I know because... I have.
Egon?
Egon, can you hear me?
Could he be over there?
That's all swamp and quicksand.
Come on.
Amazing! All of this out in
the middle of the Everglades.
A scientist must work someplace.
This lab offers deep Gulf waters
a few minutes from here,
and swampy pools right
outside the door.
- This is where Egon lives.
- What a creepy place to live!
Well, he likes it well enough.
What are those things
in the tanks?
[Doc] That is a fine collection
of Physalia.
Portuguese man o' war, silly.
Some people call them jellyfish.
Never seen them before.
They blow up on the beaches
sometimes.
Sting like mad
if you touch them.
Those tentacles contain
a poison that's nearly identical
to the deadly venom of a cobra.
You mean, that little thing
could kill a human?
Theoretically, yes.
If properly administered,
the venom in one Portuguese
man o' war
could shock the average person's
system enough to kill.
Egon? Are you here, Egon?
You girls relax.
I'll be a couple of minutes.
I left my cigarettes
in the boat. Be right back.
[Screams]
What was that?
[Screaming]
[Screams]
[Screams]
I'm through, girls.
Egon must've gone out
on the reef. Let's go back.
- What was that?
- What was what?
- It sounded like a scream.
- Wh-where's Donna?
Oh, my God!
Donna! Donna, where are you?
Donna?
Donna?
Come on, let's get the airboat.
We'll use it to check
the lake area.
Look, bubbles!
We'll have to dive here.
She must be right below us.
Jessica, stay close.
We've got to find her.
- I'm out of air, Doc.
- What do we do?
- Uh... I'll free-dive.
- Alright, I'll wait, then.
I'm beginning to get worried
about everyone.
They should've been back by now.
Maybe they had trouble
with the boat.
Possibly.
I'm gonna check in on Louise.
And I wanna get cleaned up, too.
- I'll be right back.
- Alright. I'll stay here.
Louise?
Louise?
[Screams]
[Screaming]
[Gasps]
Oh!
Donna and Jessica are...
...are lost.
Gone.
- Not a trace of them.
- Oh, Dad!
Right now, we're going
to get Susan and Louise
and take them to the mainland.
It's not safe on the island,
Karen. Not safe for anyone.
The police will have to send
someone out to investigate.
Come on, we've got to get going.
Karen, go tell Susan to hurry.
We'll get Louise.
[Louise groans]
[Screaming]
What's the matter?
Karen, what is it?
- I'll see what's wrong.
- Karen!
- Karen?
- It's Susan. She's...
[Screams]
Try to catch her,
she's hysterical!
No! No! Oh...
Karen, Karen, are you alright?
Egon, where have you been?
We went out to the lab,
you weren't there.
Two of the girls are missing.
One has been killed.
- Egon, have you seen Ruth?
- No, Doctor.
Who scared Miss Karen?
Is somebody trying
to hurt Miss Karen?
Egon, there's a maniac
loose around here.
We've gotta go
to the mainland for help
and get Karen and Louise
to safety.
- We've got to go now.
- We can't go, Mr John.
- What do you mean, Egon?
- Look at the boat.
- When did that happen?
- I don't know.
Oh... we'll have to use
the airboat.
How? We can't use ours,
we're out of gas.
Gene forgot to bring
the new supply.
Can't use mine either.
I've less than a gallon left,
so we can't use mine.
I... I almost finished
fixing the radio last night.
I'll get that working
and we'll call for help.
I don't know why the Sheriff
isn't here...
You know those people,
Mr John?
You can't trust them,
they're no good.
Dr Richardson, you know that.
Here, Egon, take this and
keep Karen in the living room.
The Doctor and I will try
to fix the radio.
Why do I need this?
Just use it to protect
Miss Karen.
We'll be in the radio room.
- No, leave the door open, John.
- Alright.
All this is awful, Egon.
What on earth can be happening?
Horrible, horrible things are
reeling through my mind. It's...
It's like a nightmare.
Just... just try to relax,
Miss Karen.
Just... just relax
for a minute.
[Sighs heavily]
I... I have to go out
and talk to your dad.
Oh, no, no. Please take me
with you. I don't wanna be here.
Just stay here, Miss Karen.
Remember, your father told you
to listen to me?
Just stay here, Miss Karen.
Alright, let's check it again.
Uh, must be the wiring.
Oh!
You know, there really is
something to the complaints
about your sneaking up,
your... constantly
scaring people.
You don't mean that, Miss Karen.
You like me, don't you?
Oh... of course I like you,
Egon. It's...
One thing has nothing to do
with the other,
but that's not important.
How are they doing
with the radio?
They'll be through soon.
You like me, don't you,
Miss Karen?
Yes, Egon, but just stay away.
Then... then you won't be
angry with me, will you?
Well, I like you, silly.
Why should I be angry?
I had to do it, Miss Karen.
For us. They were no good.
Egon, why are you acting
this way? Now just stay away.
I had to do it, Miss Karen.
They were no good!
Egon, what are you saying?
What in God's name do you mean?
They were no good, Miss Karen,
for you.
They were just using you.
John's trying to take you...
You see... I love you, Karen.
Only you.
- They don't love you.
- Egon...
Susan upstairs...
You!
That should do it, Doc.
John, the door's closed.
Who do suppose...?
I'm gonna check on Karen.
[Engine noise over dialogue]
[Engine splutters]
[Coughing]
[Gasping]
You're just the same
as the others.
You don't like me either!
No, Egon. I like you!
Please don't do this.
We all like you.
You don't understand.
No, you don't like me,
you think I'm ugly!
That's not true, Egon!
[Muffled screams]
You see? You don't like me!
- No!
- Nobody likes me! Nobody!
[Crying]
Nobody.
Nobody.
Except...
Except...
I... I told your father
I could do it.
But he wouldn't believe me.
They all said I was crazy.
But I did it.
Do you hear me, Karen?
I did it!
I stole... I stole the
instruments from your father.
Then I fed the electricity
down here
from my house on the island.
Look at them.
Look at them, Karen!
Better than 20 inches across,
living in captivity.
[Laughs]
All the bright marine biologists
said they couldn't be grown.
But I found the answer.
Sea water... electricity...
...and human blood.
Mixed with a chemical that
I stole from your father's lab.
That's how I did it.
Look... look at them.
Look at my creation!
That's not all I can do.
No...
I can do other things, too.
[Electrical buzzing]
You don't want me.
But he does!
Yeah.
Go ahead, look, Karen!
Look at what your father
laughed at!
What John called
a stupid theory!
[Gasps]
[Screaming]
[Crying and wailing]
Come on, Karen.
There's not a moment to waste.
Oh, my God.
Egon, what's happening to you?
There's nothing more
we can do for him.
This place will explode
any minute!
[Karen] You've got to come
with me, Egon.
I tried to tell them,
but they wouldn't listen.
- You've got to come with us.
- We've got to go now.
No, we can't leave him,
not like this.
Get her out of here.
This whole place is wired.
Everything's going wrong.
John, please...
get her out of here.
I'll take her up and then
I'll come back for you.
Don't worry about me.
It's too late.
Come on, Karen, move.
No, I won't leave him here.
Not like this.
We have to.
I'll come back for him later.
Come on!
- Karen...
- No!
- John, is she alright?
- I think so.
[Rumbling]
Oh, Daddy!
- Oh, it was... so horrible.
- Don't try to talk.
Oh, please, Daddy, how could
something like that ever happen?
Just close your eyes.
Don't think about it.
I don't know, Karen.
I don't know.
Maybe someday...
someone will find an answer.