He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985): Season 1, Episode 16 - Reign of the Monster - full transcript

To release the giant monster, Molkrom, from his crystal prison, Skeletor seeks the Staff of Avion, which resides with Stratos.

He-Man.

And the Masters of the Universe.

I am Adam, Prince of Eternia.

Defender of the

secrets of Castle Grayskull.

This is Cringer, my fearless friend.

Fabulous secret powers were revealed

to me the day I held aloft

my magic sword and said,

by the power of Grayskull.

I have the power!



Cringer became the

mighty Battle Cat, and I became

He-Man, the most

powerful man in the universe.

Only three others share this secret:

Our friends the Sorceress,

Man-at-Arms, and Orko.

Together we defend Castle Grayskull from,

the evil forces of Skeletor.

Powers of darkness, hear me.

Break open the stone.

Nothing? None of my magic works?

Molkrom, our prince of destruction,
has been imprisoned for centuries.

You promised to find the weak point
in the crystal and free him.



The magic of the Elders is too
strong, King Von.

Only something with
their power will free him.

I know of just such a thing, Skeletor.

Then, get it!

I'm glad you could make it to
this celebration of ours, He-Man.

I wouldn't miss it, Stratos.

It's only once a year
you take out the staff

given to your people by the elders.

Just what does that staff do, Stratos?

This!

Avion is being attacked.

Man the defenses!

You know how to work
a photon cannon, Teela?

I'm a fast learner, Father.

Got to stop those heat rays.

Clear out!

He-Man! Are you alright?

Just... mussed my hair.

Torg soldiers, fall back!

We have captured the Staff
that will free Molkrom.

Who were those creatures, Delora?

I have no idea, He-Man.

All I know is that they've taken Stratos.

One of them mentioned Molkrom.

Molkrom?
The Sorceress might know that name.

Delora. I promise you.
I'll bring Stratos back.

Stratos is my brother, He-Man.
I'm going with you.

Very well.

Now tell me, King of the Bird Men.

How do I use this Staff?

I'll never tell you.

You will!

You will!

This is Molkrom.

With him, the Torgs were invincible.

So the Elders used their magic...

to imprison him deep in the
caves, in which the Torgs live.

Caves? I don't like the sound of that.

The Staff of Avion can free Molkrom...

and Molkrom has the power
to destroy Grayskull.

Then we'd better start moving.

There's something even worse.

Do we really have to know about it?

Once the staff is used for evil,

it must be used quickly to undo that evil,

or it will... explode and
take half of Eternia with it.

Couldn't we be on the other half?

The Torgs live somewhere
in these caves.

Uh, they're not the only things.

Look!

This way.

The Torgs

Time for a fight!

Greetings, He-Man.

Skeletor?

A friend of yours is waiting for you.

Stratos!

Not just one.

Many.

One of them is the real Stratos.
But all are under my spell.

Don't get too rough until we know
which one is the real Stratos.

I'll find out which is the real Stratos.

Delora, no!

Stratos!

We are not your enemies.

Fight the evil spell
that's been placed on you.

Delora?

No!

That's the real Stratos.

My will is returned, and yours is gone.

You are free of Skeletor's magic now.

Staff of Avion, I command you!

Show me the weak point.

There it is.

What?

We have some unfinished business, Skeletor.

True, He-Man, and now is time to finish it.

Foolish mortals, say hello to Molkrom.

Molkrom.

I, Skeletor, have freed you.

Now vanquish my enemies.

And that takes care of them.

Now Molkrom and I,
will take care of Grayskull.

Guard this Staff well, Von.

When I get back,
I plan to learn more of it's secrets.

Molkrom!

First, we'll put this Staff in the Vault.

After that, you can come back here,
and patch that hole in the wall.

Trapped!

Skeletor certainly got
the upper hand this time.

Not for long.

Maybe there's a quicker way.

Ram Man, Man-At-Arms.

I'll need your help at Grayskull.

The rest of you, get that Staff.

Before it explodes.

It's Molkrom. Maybe this will stop him.

Molkrom's magic is
stronger than yours, Sorceress.

Now, Molkrom,
break down the Jawbridge.

The castle is strong,
but not enough.

Well, well, Skeletor.

It's two against one.

Think so?

Think again.

Distract the guards.
I'll get the Staff.

Distract the guards?

I know, I'll try a little magic.

What do you know? It worked!

But not very well.

After them!

What's going on?

Not so fast!

Give me that staff!

King Von: I'll give you this instead.

Why aren't things ever easy?

I'll hold them off.

I have a feeling, this wasn't a good idea.

I'll never make it
unless I drop the Battle Ram.

Hey!

He-Man needs my help.

Zoar!

Are you hurt?

I'm alright.

Better get back to Grayskull.

Now, to open the Jawbridge.

Skeletor is trying to enter.
He'll use all his power.

We've got to help Stratos.

I think I know how. Look!

Stratos, get clear!

Now, Delora!

That should hold him for a while.

Now to help out, Teela.

Teela, are you alright?

Fine, but there's no time to lose.

The Staff of Avion is going to explode.

Get this back to He-Man
before it's too late.

I must keep the Jawbridge closed.

I can't keep this much longer.

He-Man!

Catch!

Molkrom. By the Staff of Avion...

I command you!

He-Man!

The Staff! It's going to explode!

Back to your prison, Molkrom.

Molkrom is back in the crystal,

a-and the Staff is back to normal.

Oh, that was a close one.

He-Man, help, I'm weakening.

Skeletor is lowering the Jawbridge.

At last...

Grayskull is mine!

Going somewhere, Skeletor?

Very well, He-Man. Another time?

Anytime you like.

Now, to begin the festival!

Let's hope there aren't
any more interruptions.

He-Man, help!

Help!

Boy,

the fruit on that tree looks good enough

to eat, doesn't it? That's like a lot of

things you might find around your

house or in your neighborhood.

But looks can fool you.

Sometimes things that look or smell good

can make you very sick.

Remember, never taste or eat anything

if you're not sure what it is.

The best thing to do is ask a

grown up who knows.

Remember, it's better to be safe

than sorry.

Until next time!