Hell Hath No Fury (2023) Movie Script
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[bleeping sound]
In all my years
in all my life, I
have heard many tales of
love and lust and death.
Some I believe to be false,
some I believe to be true.
But there is one story so
unbelievable, so remarkable
that to keep it to myself
would feel as though a crime.
Though the details of the
story's origins are sparse.
No writer of sound
mind could have
written such a tale of
deception and cruelty
without the guiding
hand of reality itself.
Whether you choose to believe
what you hear to be true
is between you and your God.
But I tell it to you now,
just as it was told to me.
[sirens wailing]
[clears throat]
Ain't no way around
it, Stanwyck.
You fucked up.
Bank robbery, hostages...
We got two dead,
two more in the hospital.
One of them, one of our
own, on life support.
And you send flowers.
Jesus Christ, Stanwyck.
We are the Westburn
County Police Department.
I don't know about to you, but
to me, that means something,
goddamn it.
And if you don't...
Marlene?
Yes, Chief.
Send some flowers to
the Palmers, will you?
Got it.
Anything else?
No, that's all for now.
Thank you, dear.
[slurping coffee]
Lives are at stake, Stanwyck.
And not just your
life, but the lives
of the citizens of
Westburn County,
the lives of your brothers
and sisters in blue.
When the heat is on,
they need to know
that you've got their back.
Hell, I need to know that
you've got their back.
You see that?
Protect and Serve.
As a Westburn County
police officer,
that is the goddamn job.
When the heat is
on, it's up to you.
You have got to take the shot.
You hear me, Stanwyck?
You have got to take the shot.
[jingle bells chimming]
[tense music with jingle bells]
Hello, Thomas.
Hello, Thomas.
Hello, Thomas.
[bell chimming]
Hello, Thomas.
We should do it tonight.
Yes, please.
Not that.
The other thing.
Oh.
That.
It's time.
It's really time.
This is the moment you've
been waiting for, Thomas.
Your chance to rescue me.
Yeah.
Well, if we do it,
then how do we...
Do we do it?
I've got it all worked out.
I'll leave the
solarium door open.
The solar... solar...
The back door.
Oh.
And when he's distracted,
you can sneak in and...
You know.
Then we run away.
And then we run away.
It's that easy.
Please, Thomas.
There's no one else I can trust.
Are we sure that...
I mean, we could just go now.
We could just leave.
We don't have to...
You know.
I just want to be
absolutely sure that this
is what we want to do.
[door opens]
[footsteps approaching]
Today's the day.
[organ music playing]
[music stops]
[door slides]
[doorbell rings]
Howdy, neighbor.
So I was driving down the
street the other night,
and I saw this
tacky light display,
right next to Jerry's place.
Speaking of, did you
hear about Jerry?
Jerry?
Oh, you know Jerry,
with the buck tooth
and the bushy eyebrows.
He works at the car dealership.
He goes on and on about
his stamp collection.
He wears clothes
three sizes too big.
You know, Jerry, down the
street a couple of blocks.
Right, dear?
Yeah.
Yeah, Jerry, just
down the street.
Oh, OK.
Anyway, you know his wife Jean.
The two of them got
into an argument.
That's right.
And I heard that...
Are we holding you up, dear?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
My husband is
coming back tonight,
but not for a couple
of hours, at least.
How is old Silas these days.
Oh, Silas?
He's great.
Yeah, just great.
That's great.
Taking good care
of you, we assume?
Of course, yeah.
He's such a loving
and caring husband.
I'm so lucky to
have him in my life.
We don't mean to pry, but...
Sometimes we hear things.
Hear things?
Yelling.
Yelling?
Lots of yelling.
Oh!
I'm sure I don't know
what you're talking about.
Does Silas have a
bit of a temper?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no.
Everything's wonderful.
We're a match made in heaven.
You know, we're right next
door if you ever need anythi.
[car door shuts]
Is that him?
Oh, it can't be.
I think it's him.
It's him?
[somber music plays]
[footsteps stomping]
Honey, I'm home.
And we have guests.
How wonderful?
Sweetie, you're home early.
Oh, my dear, Priscilla.
How I've missed you so much.
Every moment without you
has felt like an eternity.
I couldn't bear to live
without you any longer.
Oh, I'm so happy.
Hello, Silas.
Andy.
Theo.
I trust I'm not interrupting
anything important.
Not at all.
Perhaps, we should
get going, dear.
Of course.
Oh, shoot.
I forgot to bring it with us.
What?
That silly postman delivered
some of your mail to us again.
We'll just drop it off
later if that's OK.
Of course.
Have a wonderful night.
Thank you so much.
Oh, and happy holida...
Hello, Darling.
You're early.
I haven't made dinner yet.
Oh, don't worry about all that.
I'll take you out.
Oh, but with you having
been gone so long,
I just want to do
something special for you.
How did I get so lucky?
You must be so tired.
Why don't you watch some TV
while I get dinner started?
A splendid idea.
Here, I'll take this.
Thank you, dear.
He's back early.
Be here in 20 minutes.
[door slides]
[door slides]
Hello, Darling.
Goodness.
Scared me half to death.
What's all this?
Oh, nothing.
I just missed you.
That's all.
OK.
OK.
I need to get dinner going.
Here.
I'll let you know when
everything's ready.
You treat me so well.
[yelling on tv]
[melancholic music]
[tv] Looking for the house,
and he wanted to buy it, mayb.
And then he told me about
his book about his...
[phone ringing]
Honey, your phone's ringing.
Honey, your phone.
Yes, I know, got it.
Thanks.
OK.
Hello.
Hey, it's me, Tom.
Hey, I don't know about this.
It's too late for that, Thomas.
I don't know what's going on,
but he's been acting strange
ever since he got home.
You need to get this over with
before something goes wrong.
It's just that I've never done
anything like this before.
Oh, don't worry.
We got it all worked out.
Yeah.
But I just don't understand...
Fine.
Don't understand.
Let me do the understanding.
Can't we just leave?
How dare you even
think such a thing?
How dare you?
I'm offended.
You are offending me, Thomas.
[tv] I have a friend
on the force, you know,
owes me a few favors.
He can make things
just disappear.
[priscilla's muffled voice]
I'm sorry, Tom.
It's just... I just can't
do this any longer.
I need a knight
in shining armor.
I thought that you would
be the one to save me
from this cold, dark castle.
But I guess maybe...
I guess maybe I was wrong.
Wait a minute.
I'm not saying... wait a minute.
Goodbye forever, Thomas.
No.
Wait.
Priscilla, wait.
Yes, Thomas?
I'll be your knight
in shining armor.
Oh, Thomas.
You are my knight
in shining armor.
Please hurry here soon.
The door is unlocked and open.
[melancholic music]
[silas laughing hysterically]
Chug, chug, chug,
chug, chug, chug, chug.
[music intensifies]
[bar patrons cheering]
Dinner's ready.
OK.
Open your eyes.
Oh, honey, my favorite.
Well.
Well, what?
I slaved over a hot stove.
Are you going to eat?
Oh, yeah.
Of course.
Quite delectable, dear.
Quite delectable, indeed.
What about you?
What?
Aren't you going to eat?
Oh.
Of course.
Say, who was on
the phone earlier?
Oh.
[clears throat] Nobody.
[sighs]
So
Unded kind of heated.
Oh, it was Jean.
Yeah.
You know, she... well, her
husband, you know, they...
They, you know.
Are you OK, dear?
What?
Why do you ask?
Well, I mean, usually, you're
a little more loquacious.
Oh.
I'm just tired, I guess.
Well, let's talk
about something.
I've been gone for a week.
Well, then.
How was your trip?
I don't want to talk about that.
How about that weather?
The weather?
It's cold outside.
It's cold outside.
Yes.
Not really very stimulating
conversation, now is it?
Why not?
It's December.
Well, I'm sorry.
Like I said, I'm tired.
No, no, honey.
I'm sorry.
Damn it all to fuck!
Shit, shitting fuckballs!
Shit bag balls!
It's OK, dear.
Go fuck yourself you
fucking, fucking shirt!
You bitch motherfucker!
God fucking damn it!
Damn it!
Damn bitch!
A whole bucket of fuckface!
Just take a deep breath.
Why don't you go change your
shirt, and I'll get dessert.
Fuck!
Fuck!
[somber music]
[unzipping bag]
What took you so long?
Oh, nothing.
Well, don't you want dessert?
Of course, dear.
But first, I have a
little surprise for you.
Oh.
An early Christmas gift.
Oh, it's beautiful.
[phone ringing]
Ignore that.
What?
Ignore that.
We're busy.
Oh, well, I can't.
It's for work.
Hello?
Hey, sorry to bother you.
What happened with the door?
Oh, well.
I don't know
anything about that.
Well, can you open it?
It's pretty cold out here.
Of course, it's cold outside.
It's December.
Oh, well.
Yeah, thanks for calling.
Yeah, I guess I'll see
you at work on Monday.
OK.
Goodbye.
Who was that?
Oh, just some guy from work
asking about something.
Th
Anks for the necklace.
I think I'll go put
it on right now.
[door slides]
It was too close.
What if he'd seen me?
I'm sorry, okay?
What the fuck?
What?
Who is that?
I sort of brought someone.
What?
Well, he's got experience
with, you know.
Who is he?
His name is Carl.
He's a pretty cool guy
once you get to know him.
Goddamn it, Thomas.
Yeah.
Hey, we cool?
Hey.
Carl.
Carl?
Just Carl.
Listen, honey.
You don't got to
worry about anything.
I'm really good at
this sort of thing.
What sort of thing is
that, Carl, just Carl?
You know.
Just make sure it gets done.
Shiiit.
Priscilla, honey?
Yes, dear.
Where's the necklace?
What?
The necklace?
Oh.
Ah.
Sorry, I was looking
at your shirt
to make sure it
didn't get stained.
Yeah.
I must've got distracted.
I'll go put it on right now.
Come in.
[loud thud]
There's a step there.
Where do you want us?
[door slides]
The closet.
I'll get him to come in
here, and then you can...
You know.
Oh, I know.
Hey, don't worry.
I'm really good at
this sort of thing.
[tense music]
She's kinda hot.
What's her story?
[somber music]
Well, hello.
Hello yourself, big guy.
How's the necklace?
Wonderful.
I love it.
What's gotten into you?
Oh, nothing.
Just love.
What's this?
Love.
You want to hear something?
To once love yet rendered
yonder, thoust thee cry out
thine billowing sigh.
What is that?
It's a poem.
You write poetry?
Yeah.
Huh.
What does it mean?
Just makes me feel something.
Cool.
Yeah, it's cool.
Ummm.
I'm worried about Priscilla.
What's taking so long?
It's only been a
couple of minutes.
I don't like it.
What are you doing?
Come on.
[dance music]
To once love yet
rendered yonder,
Thoust thee cry out
thine billowing sigh.
What?
Twas nothing so sweet as thine
sight of two young lovers...
in love.
Oh, ho.
Chills!
I gotta write that shit down.
What are you talking about?
They go well together, man.
What?
No, no.
No.
No, he's not that bad of a guy.
No, no.
Come on.
We need to go back.
Let's go back.
I'm going to tell you the truth.
He's a nice guy.
And you're a nice guy.
What stops Priscilla from doing
the same damn thing to you?
Oh, damn.
Thoust sorrow be
still thine aching...
Shut up.
Let's go back.
Maybe we should take
it to the bedroom.
I like the way you think.
I have a surprise for you.
A sexy surprise?
Just close your eyes, Silas,
and all will be revealed.
[suspenseful music]
Don't worry.
I'm really good at this.
[suspenseful music]
[music stops]
[dramatic music]
[silas and carl grunting]
[someone falling]
Silas!
Call the police.
Are you hurt?
No, no, no.
I got him.
You got him?
Yeah.
Oh, my god!
I'll call the police.
No!
What?
No.
You need rest.
I'll call the police.
Are you sure?
Yeah, of course.
Go get yourself cleaned off.
I'll take care of this.
[muffled screaming]
[muffled screaming]
[muffled screaming]
Oh, two motherfucking shirts
in one motherfucking night.
Gotta get them on sale...
You want to come at me?
I don't care who
the fuck you are!
I will take your
motherfucking ass out.
Out!
Who was that guy?
Who would want to kill me?
Oh!
[clears throat]
Silas, wait.
Silas.
What is it, dear?
Oh,
Oh, nothing.
Did you call the police?
Priscilla?
Oh, yes.
The police.
Yes, I called them.
They said that they
were on their way.
They're on their way?
Uh-huh.
Right now?
Yes.
Oh, yes.
On their way.
That's good because when
the police get here,
they can figure
all this mess out.
Yeah.
Why don't you go sit in the
dining room and wait for them.
What about you?
I'll be there in a second.
Let's do it tonight.
Not that.
The other thing.
Tom?
[trips over dead body]
[door slides]
Hey.
Jesus!
What the hell!
What are you doing down there?
Hiding.
How did you get there?
When you guys left, I
was trying to sneak out,
but then I heard Silas
coming, so I jumped down here.
What are we going to do now?
I don't know.
I can't believe you
called the police.
I didn't call the police.
What the hell happened?
Why didn't you... you know?
Well, Carl went out
there with the knife,
but then Silas heard.
I thought he was
really good at this.
I mean, he said he was.
Why didn't you help him?
Huh?
Why didn't you
help Carl, Thomas?
Oh.
The knife, and it was big.
And Silas, he...
Come on.
Honey?
Yes, dear?
What are you doing in there?
Oh. Ah.
Nothing.
Get out when you can.
Honey, you don't
need to be in here.
You could contaminate the
crime scene, or whatever.
Oh, honey.
I feel so foolish.
And why is that, dear?
Well, it was warm
in here last night,
and I unlocked
the solarium door.
I fear that I must
have forgotten
to lock it this morning.
And that's probably how
this, this monster got in here.
The door?
Really?
Yes, the door.
Oh, Silas.
I feel so terrible.
How very strange?
I locked the door
just this afternoon.
What?
Yeah.
I noticed it was open, so I went
to it, closed it, locked it.
Huh, I guess that means...
Well, it's gotta mean.
It's not your fault!
Huh?
Yeah.
He must have gotten
in another way.
That's the only explanation.
Oh, honey.
It's OK.
I know that you would never
knowingly put me in harm's wa.
[doorbell rings]
What the fuck?
Is that the police?
Oh, huh?
Damn it.
Howdy, neighbors!
Gentlemen.
We're just dropping off the mail
that the postman accidentally
delivered.
Oh, fine.
Thanks.
The mail!
Is everything OK?
Of course!
Well, we really should
get back to dinner.
Are you sure?
We thought we heard something...
Something?
Something.
Well, everything is fine.
Yes, it's marvelous.
Is that blood?
Blood?
No, that's nothing.
Is it your blood?
My blood?
No, that's... well, it's...
That is...
Spaghetti sauce.
Spaghetti sauce?
Spaghetti sauce!
Yes, of course!
I made spaghetti.
He loves it.
I do!
It looks like blood to me!
Nope, it's sauce.
Definitely sauce.
Definitely sauce?
Definitely.
I must have spilled
some on myself.
Silly me!
So everything's fine?
Oh, yes!
Totally fine.
I'm fine!
He's fine!
Everything is fine!
OK.
Well, we're right next door.
If you need anything,
so don't hesitate to...
Honey, let's get back
to the spaghetti.
It's getting cold!
Thanks for bringing... woo...
We have the mail.
Of course.
Happy holi...
[door slams]
Oh.
That really looked like blood.
Girl.
I bet she doesn't even
make her own sauce.
Oh!
Fucking busybodies.
Don't they have anything
better going on?
They're always over here asking
their stupid fucking questions.
What do they think
is happening here?
Right.
Get fucking life, assholes!
So that wasn't the police.
It wasn't.
But you did call the police?
Oh, yes, of course.
And what did they have to say?
Who?
The police, who you called.
Oh, they said that
they were on their way.
Anything else?
Oh, well, I...
Because it seems like they
should be here by now.
Who?
The police.
Oh.
We've got an active fucking
crime scene in our bedroom,
and they don't have the
decency to send somebody over
right away?
I mean, our taxes
pay their bills!
I'm sure they're on their way.
There's a lot of tax money,
and it's going to waste!
I called them not that long ago.
Our fucking tax money!
I think we should just
wait a little bit longer.
Fuck it.
I'm calling the police!
Again!
No, honey, don't do that!
They left me no choice!
[suspenseful music]
[door slides]
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Damn it, Thomas.
What are you still doing here?
Well, I tried to
leave, but then...
I could have sworn that I...
You are making this
very difficult, Thomas.
Very difficult, indeed.
I'm sorry.
It's just that I heard that...
Silas is calling the
police right now.
We're running out of time.
The police?!
You can still fix this.
I don't know, Priscilla.
If he's calling the police,
I'm not sure that's fixable.
Thomas, you're not thinking
of abandoning me, are you?
What?
No, no.
Of course, not.
- I wouldn't
- Good
Hey, Priscilla.
What?
Well, he doesn't seem
like such a bad guy.
What?
It's just that we saw
you guys dancing earlier,
and he doesn't seem so bad.
What are you talking about?
I'm just saying, do
we really need to...
You know?
Get your head in
the game, Thomas.
What do you think
this is, a game?!
Come on!
Stupid motherfucker,
fucking die!
Die!
Die!
Piece of shit!
Fucking die!
Motherfucking, fucking shit!
Fuck!
Fuck!
Fuck!
Fucking die goddammit!
Fucking shit!
[huffs and pants]
I'll call you in a
few minutes, Thomas.
We'll figure out where
to go from there.
Wait for my call.
I will.
I love you...
What were you doing back there?
Oh.
Nothing.
Nothing?
Nothing.
Seems like an odd place
to be doing nothing.
What did they say?
Who?
The police.
Oh, yes, of course.
The police who I
called just now.
What did they say?
Who?
The police.
Oh, you know, police stuff.
Police stuff.
Yeah.
Said they'd be here, and they'd
take care of it, and all that.
Sounds like we're in good hands.
That's right.
The boys downtown they're
really good with all the...
Police stuff?
Police stuff.
So they are on their way?
That's right.
The police are on their way.
I guess all of this will
be over very, very soon.
I guess so.
I guess so.
[melancholic music]
[grunts]
There's a step there.
Yeah.
Wait a minute.
So, who are you?
Uhhh.
Who is that?
Uhhh.
[clock ticking]
It seems like it's been a while.
Police should have
made it here by now.
Odd, isn't it, especially since
you called them so long ago?
And you called them as well.
Yes.
We both called them.
Therefore, they
should be here by now.
Agreed.
Perhaps you should
call them again.
Perhaps?
Pe
Rhaps.
Maybe I will call them again.
I hope you do.
Then I shall.
Ah.
What is it, my dear?
Perhaps you should
call them from in here.
Perhaps?
Perhaps.
[phone ringing]
Something wrong, my love?
No, no.
Everything's fine.
No answer?
How very strange.
Must be a busy night.
Oh, yes.
I'm sure that's it.
A very busy night.
A busy night for crime.
Oh, dear.
I fear I may have
left the oven on.
Is that so?
It is so.
Perhaps I should go
check on that right now.
Perhaps?
Perhaps.
We wouldn't want anything
else to go wrong tonight.
Agreed.
[tense music with jingle bells]
Hey, it's me, Lily.
You know what to do.
[voicemail machine beeps]
Where the hell are you?
Answer your phone!
[soft music]
Oh, honey.
I know just what we
need to calm us down.
Wine!
[suspenseful music]
What's wrong, dear?
Oh, nothing.
I must warn you.
I put a little something
extra in yours, love.
Ha. ha. ha.
Ah yes, of course.
Shall we toast?
To what?
To our good health.
To our good health.
[glasses clink]
[tense music]
I can't do it.
I just can't.
Silas.
How can a man drink
at a time like this?
Oh, dear.
What's wrong?
What's wrong, you ask?
There's a dead man in
the bedroom, and I...
I murdered him!
I'm a monster!
No, don't say that!
It's not your fault.
I've done what God forbade.
Thou shalt not kill.
It's in the Bible and
everything, Priscilla!
But it was self-defense,
I mean, you had no choice!
You can't be held
accountable to that.
Oh, perhaps, you're right.
Perhaps, perhaps I'm just
frazzled from all the frenzy
of tonight's events.
Of course, who wouldn't be?
I just, I just need to relax.
Yes, that's it.
Relax!
To our good health!
To our good...
[glasses clink]
What's wrong, my love?
Seems my nerves are acting up.
Oh, well, surely, one
little drink of wine
will help put you at ease.
No.
No, no, no.
I don't think I should.
Now, now, dear.
The wine was your idea.
Don't make me drink
alone, not tonight.
Come on, dear.
Like you said, to
our good health.
[intense music]
Enough!
- Thomas
- Lily
Who are you?
Who's that?
Don't just stand there.
- Kill him!
- Kill her
Priscilla, this is Lily.
Silas, this is Tom.
Who's Tom?
Who's Lily?
For too long, we've been hiding
behind each of your backs
gallivanting as the
other's mistress.
And mister-ess.
Granted we knew what we
were doing was wrong,
but we were blinded
by our endless pursuit
to know love, to know
what it is to be loved,
and foolishly we sought it from
the despicable likes of you
two.
Yeah!
But on this day, on this day
when you crossed the line
of infidelity into the
dark corridors of murder,
a shadowy path from
which you cannot return,
Tom and I found each other.
Yeah, just a few minutes ago!
We spoke of our misdeeds.
We spoke of our foolish devotion
to your manipulative passions.
And it was at that moment
that we decided, no more.
No
More?
No more!
[fist pounds desk]
We will no longer be the
pawns in your foolish games.
[knife thrown on table]
Also, we're in love!
[kissing sounds]
[kissing sounds]
Thomas!
No!
No!
No!
No, Thomas, don't do this.
What we have is special.
You can't just walk
away from that.
I need you.
You're the only one for me.
Tommy, don't let this
heat-of-the-moment decision
take you away from all that.
Think of all the good things
we could have together.
All the fun times we can have.
But we'll never have any of it...
If you walk out of
here with that little...
- Bitch!
- Bastard!
[foot steps]
Goodbye.
Forever.
[intense music]
[knife stabbing body]
[knife drops to floor]
Lilly!
Tom...
Yes, my love.
Although my actions and
pursuits led to my time
on this Earth being
violently cut short,
I don't regret a single thing
because it led me to you.
No, Lily hold on!
Tom, tell me once more
what you said back there,
the moment we fell in love.
To once love yet rendered
yonder, thoust thee cry
out thine billowing sigh.
Twas nothing so
sweet as thine sight
of two young lovers in love.
No, no, no, no!
Lily, hold on!
Don't go!
My God...
You.
Now hold on.
Just wait a minute.
You did this to her!
Hold on a minute.
I didn't mean to...
How could you, Silas?
That beautiful young girl,
so much life left in her.
OK.
Calm, calm down.
Calm down, everybody!
Let's talk about this.
I understand you're upset...
I'll kill you!
Yes, good idea, Thomas!
[intense music]
[priscilla screams]
I knew something was
going on over there.
Oh, Silas.
That son of a bitch.
Fucking worthless sack of shit.
Yes.
I'd like to report
a disturbance.
- This is your fault!
- This is your fault!
So young.
So innocent.
You're the one that killed her!
Don't you dare say that.
It was an accident,
and you know it!
Oh, yeah.
Well, try telling
that to the cops.
Oh, yeah, sure.
The cops, who you
called over an hour ago,
and they're on
their way right now.
Oh, don't give me that shit.
You didn't call them, either.
Of course, not.
That would've ruined everything.
I can't believe you
were trying to kill me.
You were trying to kill me!
Of course, I was!
You left me no choice!
What's that supposed to mean?
I gave you everything!
Day after day after day, I was
devoted to you and your needs.
And you never gave me
anything in return!
My needs?
What about your needs?
What about 'em?
Every day you come
home complaining
about work or this or that
or anything and everything!
It was always up to me to
put you in a good mood.
Always up to me to
make things right!
But never once did you
provide the same for me!
Well hell hath no fury
like a woman scorned!
More like hell hath no
idiocy like a dumbass
being a whiny little bitch!
So what was your plan?
Were you gonna run
off with this guy?
Well, he was kind and loyal.
And a moron.
You're the moron!
Look, who you were
planning to run off with!
What about her?
What about her?
Just look at her!
Well...
What about the dead
guy in the bedroom?
Who was that guy?
Oh, Carl.
Carl?
Carl, who?
Carl, just Carl.
I don't know I just met the guy!
Did you love him?
Carl?
No, not Carl!
This guy, the guy on
the floor right here!
Oh, Thomas.
Did you love him?
Oh, well, I...
You were going to murder me, and
then run off with this fucking
dork, and you didn't
even love him?!
Did you love her?
Well, our relationship was
about more than labels.
A-ha!
A-ha, what?
A-ha, you were going to use
her up and toss her aside.
That is not true.
It was not like that.
Take advantage of her
loyalty, drain her
of all life with
your constant moaning
and groaning about your
pitiful meaningless existence.
And just when there's
almost nothing left of her,
you find some new poor
soul to take her place,
just like you did to me.
And the cycle continues.
That is not fair, I loved you!
You never loved me!
I now see what I should
have seen years ago.
You don't respect me.
I'm not a human being to you.
I'm a prop or a toy to be
played with until it breaks.
Well, guess what, bucko?
This toy is broken and is
through with your shit!
Priscilla!
Let me guess, was this
necklace a part of your plan?
Was it filled with poison?
Or were you just going
to strangle me with it?
Now wait a minute!
You can call me names.
You can curse me to
the high heavens!
But I will not sit here and
be accused of such treachery!
I bought this necklace
for you because I love you
and I wanted to give
it to you, goddamn it!
What?
From the first day we
met, I've lived in fear,
fear that no matter what I did,
no matter how hard I tried,
that this day would surely come!
What does that mean?
What day would come?
The day, the day you left me.
On the day we met,
a seed was planted
in my brain, a seed of fear.
And as the years
went on, that seed,
it grew, and it grew, and
it grew until it poisoned
my actions and my thoughts.
And the more it infected me, the
more self-destructive I became.
Perhaps if I could
control it, perhaps
if I could see it coming, then
perhaps it wouldn't be so hard.
Oh, Silas.
I had no idea.
And now that seed of
fear has blossomed
into whatever this is.
Look at us.
Look at the mess we've made.
And yet,
the thing I fear the most is,
is losing you.
Perhaps we overreacted.
Perhaps?
Perhaps.
This may sound crazy.
But is it, is it too
late to try again?
Is it too late to
make things right?
Would that be wrong, Priscilla,
to give it one more chance?
Would that be,
would that be crazy?
It'd only be crazy
if we didn't try.
Oh, honey!
[gunshot]
[priscilla squeaking]
[priscilla squeaking]
Oh, shit.
Hell yeah!
Ma'am, are you OK?
[police sirens in the distance]
Whoa, what happened here?
Oh, it's going to be OK, ma'am.
Everything's,
everything's over now.
You're going to be fine.
I have people on their way
let's just sit ya down.
Come on.
[sirens wailing]
OK, now you stay right here.
Help is on the way.
[priscilla crying]
[melancholic music]
To our good health.
Fuck!
[dramatic music playing]
[happy music playing]
[sleigh bells chimming]
[somber music]
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
[bleeping sound]
In all my years
in all my life, I
have heard many tales of
love and lust and death.
Some I believe to be false,
some I believe to be true.
But there is one story so
unbelievable, so remarkable
that to keep it to myself
would feel as though a crime.
Though the details of the
story's origins are sparse.
No writer of sound
mind could have
written such a tale of
deception and cruelty
without the guiding
hand of reality itself.
Whether you choose to believe
what you hear to be true
is between you and your God.
But I tell it to you now,
just as it was told to me.
[sirens wailing]
[clears throat]
Ain't no way around
it, Stanwyck.
You fucked up.
Bank robbery, hostages...
We got two dead,
two more in the hospital.
One of them, one of our
own, on life support.
And you send flowers.
Jesus Christ, Stanwyck.
We are the Westburn
County Police Department.
I don't know about to you, but
to me, that means something,
goddamn it.
And if you don't...
Marlene?
Yes, Chief.
Send some flowers to
the Palmers, will you?
Got it.
Anything else?
No, that's all for now.
Thank you, dear.
[slurping coffee]
Lives are at stake, Stanwyck.
And not just your
life, but the lives
of the citizens of
Westburn County,
the lives of your brothers
and sisters in blue.
When the heat is on,
they need to know
that you've got their back.
Hell, I need to know that
you've got their back.
You see that?
Protect and Serve.
As a Westburn County
police officer,
that is the goddamn job.
When the heat is
on, it's up to you.
You have got to take the shot.
You hear me, Stanwyck?
You have got to take the shot.
[jingle bells chimming]
[tense music with jingle bells]
Hello, Thomas.
Hello, Thomas.
Hello, Thomas.
[bell chimming]
Hello, Thomas.
We should do it tonight.
Yes, please.
Not that.
The other thing.
Oh.
That.
It's time.
It's really time.
This is the moment you've
been waiting for, Thomas.
Your chance to rescue me.
Yeah.
Well, if we do it,
then how do we...
Do we do it?
I've got it all worked out.
I'll leave the
solarium door open.
The solar... solar...
The back door.
Oh.
And when he's distracted,
you can sneak in and...
You know.
Then we run away.
And then we run away.
It's that easy.
Please, Thomas.
There's no one else I can trust.
Are we sure that...
I mean, we could just go now.
We could just leave.
We don't have to...
You know.
I just want to be
absolutely sure that this
is what we want to do.
[door opens]
[footsteps approaching]
Today's the day.
[organ music playing]
[music stops]
[door slides]
[doorbell rings]
Howdy, neighbor.
So I was driving down the
street the other night,
and I saw this
tacky light display,
right next to Jerry's place.
Speaking of, did you
hear about Jerry?
Jerry?
Oh, you know Jerry,
with the buck tooth
and the bushy eyebrows.
He works at the car dealership.
He goes on and on about
his stamp collection.
He wears clothes
three sizes too big.
You know, Jerry, down the
street a couple of blocks.
Right, dear?
Yeah.
Yeah, Jerry, just
down the street.
Oh, OK.
Anyway, you know his wife Jean.
The two of them got
into an argument.
That's right.
And I heard that...
Are we holding you up, dear?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
My husband is
coming back tonight,
but not for a couple
of hours, at least.
How is old Silas these days.
Oh, Silas?
He's great.
Yeah, just great.
That's great.
Taking good care
of you, we assume?
Of course, yeah.
He's such a loving
and caring husband.
I'm so lucky to
have him in my life.
We don't mean to pry, but...
Sometimes we hear things.
Hear things?
Yelling.
Yelling?
Lots of yelling.
Oh!
I'm sure I don't know
what you're talking about.
Does Silas have a
bit of a temper?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no.
Everything's wonderful.
We're a match made in heaven.
You know, we're right next
door if you ever need anythi.
[car door shuts]
Is that him?
Oh, it can't be.
I think it's him.
It's him?
[somber music plays]
[footsteps stomping]
Honey, I'm home.
And we have guests.
How wonderful?
Sweetie, you're home early.
Oh, my dear, Priscilla.
How I've missed you so much.
Every moment without you
has felt like an eternity.
I couldn't bear to live
without you any longer.
Oh, I'm so happy.
Hello, Silas.
Andy.
Theo.
I trust I'm not interrupting
anything important.
Not at all.
Perhaps, we should
get going, dear.
Of course.
Oh, shoot.
I forgot to bring it with us.
What?
That silly postman delivered
some of your mail to us again.
We'll just drop it off
later if that's OK.
Of course.
Have a wonderful night.
Thank you so much.
Oh, and happy holida...
Hello, Darling.
You're early.
I haven't made dinner yet.
Oh, don't worry about all that.
I'll take you out.
Oh, but with you having
been gone so long,
I just want to do
something special for you.
How did I get so lucky?
You must be so tired.
Why don't you watch some TV
while I get dinner started?
A splendid idea.
Here, I'll take this.
Thank you, dear.
He's back early.
Be here in 20 minutes.
[door slides]
[door slides]
Hello, Darling.
Goodness.
Scared me half to death.
What's all this?
Oh, nothing.
I just missed you.
That's all.
OK.
OK.
I need to get dinner going.
Here.
I'll let you know when
everything's ready.
You treat me so well.
[yelling on tv]
[melancholic music]
[tv] Looking for the house,
and he wanted to buy it, mayb.
And then he told me about
his book about his...
[phone ringing]
Honey, your phone's ringing.
Honey, your phone.
Yes, I know, got it.
Thanks.
OK.
Hello.
Hey, it's me, Tom.
Hey, I don't know about this.
It's too late for that, Thomas.
I don't know what's going on,
but he's been acting strange
ever since he got home.
You need to get this over with
before something goes wrong.
It's just that I've never done
anything like this before.
Oh, don't worry.
We got it all worked out.
Yeah.
But I just don't understand...
Fine.
Don't understand.
Let me do the understanding.
Can't we just leave?
How dare you even
think such a thing?
How dare you?
I'm offended.
You are offending me, Thomas.
[tv] I have a friend
on the force, you know,
owes me a few favors.
He can make things
just disappear.
[priscilla's muffled voice]
I'm sorry, Tom.
It's just... I just can't
do this any longer.
I need a knight
in shining armor.
I thought that you would
be the one to save me
from this cold, dark castle.
But I guess maybe...
I guess maybe I was wrong.
Wait a minute.
I'm not saying... wait a minute.
Goodbye forever, Thomas.
No.
Wait.
Priscilla, wait.
Yes, Thomas?
I'll be your knight
in shining armor.
Oh, Thomas.
You are my knight
in shining armor.
Please hurry here soon.
The door is unlocked and open.
[melancholic music]
[silas laughing hysterically]
Chug, chug, chug,
chug, chug, chug, chug.
[music intensifies]
[bar patrons cheering]
Dinner's ready.
OK.
Open your eyes.
Oh, honey, my favorite.
Well.
Well, what?
I slaved over a hot stove.
Are you going to eat?
Oh, yeah.
Of course.
Quite delectable, dear.
Quite delectable, indeed.
What about you?
What?
Aren't you going to eat?
Oh.
Of course.
Say, who was on
the phone earlier?
Oh.
[clears throat] Nobody.
[sighs]
So
Unded kind of heated.
Oh, it was Jean.
Yeah.
You know, she... well, her
husband, you know, they...
They, you know.
Are you OK, dear?
What?
Why do you ask?
Well, I mean, usually, you're
a little more loquacious.
Oh.
I'm just tired, I guess.
Well, let's talk
about something.
I've been gone for a week.
Well, then.
How was your trip?
I don't want to talk about that.
How about that weather?
The weather?
It's cold outside.
It's cold outside.
Yes.
Not really very stimulating
conversation, now is it?
Why not?
It's December.
Well, I'm sorry.
Like I said, I'm tired.
No, no, honey.
I'm sorry.
Damn it all to fuck!
Shit, shitting fuckballs!
Shit bag balls!
It's OK, dear.
Go fuck yourself you
fucking, fucking shirt!
You bitch motherfucker!
God fucking damn it!
Damn it!
Damn bitch!
A whole bucket of fuckface!
Just take a deep breath.
Why don't you go change your
shirt, and I'll get dessert.
Fuck!
Fuck!
[somber music]
[unzipping bag]
What took you so long?
Oh, nothing.
Well, don't you want dessert?
Of course, dear.
But first, I have a
little surprise for you.
Oh.
An early Christmas gift.
Oh, it's beautiful.
[phone ringing]
Ignore that.
What?
Ignore that.
We're busy.
Oh, well, I can't.
It's for work.
Hello?
Hey, sorry to bother you.
What happened with the door?
Oh, well.
I don't know
anything about that.
Well, can you open it?
It's pretty cold out here.
Of course, it's cold outside.
It's December.
Oh, well.
Yeah, thanks for calling.
Yeah, I guess I'll see
you at work on Monday.
OK.
Goodbye.
Who was that?
Oh, just some guy from work
asking about something.
Th
Anks for the necklace.
I think I'll go put
it on right now.
[door slides]
It was too close.
What if he'd seen me?
I'm sorry, okay?
What the fuck?
What?
Who is that?
I sort of brought someone.
What?
Well, he's got experience
with, you know.
Who is he?
His name is Carl.
He's a pretty cool guy
once you get to know him.
Goddamn it, Thomas.
Yeah.
Hey, we cool?
Hey.
Carl.
Carl?
Just Carl.
Listen, honey.
You don't got to
worry about anything.
I'm really good at
this sort of thing.
What sort of thing is
that, Carl, just Carl?
You know.
Just make sure it gets done.
Shiiit.
Priscilla, honey?
Yes, dear.
Where's the necklace?
What?
The necklace?
Oh.
Ah.
Sorry, I was looking
at your shirt
to make sure it
didn't get stained.
Yeah.
I must've got distracted.
I'll go put it on right now.
Come in.
[loud thud]
There's a step there.
Where do you want us?
[door slides]
The closet.
I'll get him to come in
here, and then you can...
You know.
Oh, I know.
Hey, don't worry.
I'm really good at
this sort of thing.
[tense music]
She's kinda hot.
What's her story?
[somber music]
Well, hello.
Hello yourself, big guy.
How's the necklace?
Wonderful.
I love it.
What's gotten into you?
Oh, nothing.
Just love.
What's this?
Love.
You want to hear something?
To once love yet rendered
yonder, thoust thee cry out
thine billowing sigh.
What is that?
It's a poem.
You write poetry?
Yeah.
Huh.
What does it mean?
Just makes me feel something.
Cool.
Yeah, it's cool.
Ummm.
I'm worried about Priscilla.
What's taking so long?
It's only been a
couple of minutes.
I don't like it.
What are you doing?
Come on.
[dance music]
To once love yet
rendered yonder,
Thoust thee cry out
thine billowing sigh.
What?
Twas nothing so sweet as thine
sight of two young lovers...
in love.
Oh, ho.
Chills!
I gotta write that shit down.
What are you talking about?
They go well together, man.
What?
No, no.
No.
No, he's not that bad of a guy.
No, no.
Come on.
We need to go back.
Let's go back.
I'm going to tell you the truth.
He's a nice guy.
And you're a nice guy.
What stops Priscilla from doing
the same damn thing to you?
Oh, damn.
Thoust sorrow be
still thine aching...
Shut up.
Let's go back.
Maybe we should take
it to the bedroom.
I like the way you think.
I have a surprise for you.
A sexy surprise?
Just close your eyes, Silas,
and all will be revealed.
[suspenseful music]
Don't worry.
I'm really good at this.
[suspenseful music]
[music stops]
[dramatic music]
[silas and carl grunting]
[someone falling]
Silas!
Call the police.
Are you hurt?
No, no, no.
I got him.
You got him?
Yeah.
Oh, my god!
I'll call the police.
No!
What?
No.
You need rest.
I'll call the police.
Are you sure?
Yeah, of course.
Go get yourself cleaned off.
I'll take care of this.
[muffled screaming]
[muffled screaming]
[muffled screaming]
Oh, two motherfucking shirts
in one motherfucking night.
Gotta get them on sale...
You want to come at me?
I don't care who
the fuck you are!
I will take your
motherfucking ass out.
Out!
Who was that guy?
Who would want to kill me?
Oh!
[clears throat]
Silas, wait.
Silas.
What is it, dear?
Oh,
Oh, nothing.
Did you call the police?
Priscilla?
Oh, yes.
The police.
Yes, I called them.
They said that they
were on their way.
They're on their way?
Uh-huh.
Right now?
Yes.
Oh, yes.
On their way.
That's good because when
the police get here,
they can figure
all this mess out.
Yeah.
Why don't you go sit in the
dining room and wait for them.
What about you?
I'll be there in a second.
Let's do it tonight.
Not that.
The other thing.
Tom?
[trips over dead body]
[door slides]
Hey.
Jesus!
What the hell!
What are you doing down there?
Hiding.
How did you get there?
When you guys left, I
was trying to sneak out,
but then I heard Silas
coming, so I jumped down here.
What are we going to do now?
I don't know.
I can't believe you
called the police.
I didn't call the police.
What the hell happened?
Why didn't you... you know?
Well, Carl went out
there with the knife,
but then Silas heard.
I thought he was
really good at this.
I mean, he said he was.
Why didn't you help him?
Huh?
Why didn't you
help Carl, Thomas?
Oh.
The knife, and it was big.
And Silas, he...
Come on.
Honey?
Yes, dear?
What are you doing in there?
Oh. Ah.
Nothing.
Get out when you can.
Honey, you don't
need to be in here.
You could contaminate the
crime scene, or whatever.
Oh, honey.
I feel so foolish.
And why is that, dear?
Well, it was warm
in here last night,
and I unlocked
the solarium door.
I fear that I must
have forgotten
to lock it this morning.
And that's probably how
this, this monster got in here.
The door?
Really?
Yes, the door.
Oh, Silas.
I feel so terrible.
How very strange?
I locked the door
just this afternoon.
What?
Yeah.
I noticed it was open, so I went
to it, closed it, locked it.
Huh, I guess that means...
Well, it's gotta mean.
It's not your fault!
Huh?
Yeah.
He must have gotten
in another way.
That's the only explanation.
Oh, honey.
It's OK.
I know that you would never
knowingly put me in harm's wa.
[doorbell rings]
What the fuck?
Is that the police?
Oh, huh?
Damn it.
Howdy, neighbors!
Gentlemen.
We're just dropping off the mail
that the postman accidentally
delivered.
Oh, fine.
Thanks.
The mail!
Is everything OK?
Of course!
Well, we really should
get back to dinner.
Are you sure?
We thought we heard something...
Something?
Something.
Well, everything is fine.
Yes, it's marvelous.
Is that blood?
Blood?
No, that's nothing.
Is it your blood?
My blood?
No, that's... well, it's...
That is...
Spaghetti sauce.
Spaghetti sauce?
Spaghetti sauce!
Yes, of course!
I made spaghetti.
He loves it.
I do!
It looks like blood to me!
Nope, it's sauce.
Definitely sauce.
Definitely sauce?
Definitely.
I must have spilled
some on myself.
Silly me!
So everything's fine?
Oh, yes!
Totally fine.
I'm fine!
He's fine!
Everything is fine!
OK.
Well, we're right next door.
If you need anything,
so don't hesitate to...
Honey, let's get back
to the spaghetti.
It's getting cold!
Thanks for bringing... woo...
We have the mail.
Of course.
Happy holi...
[door slams]
Oh.
That really looked like blood.
Girl.
I bet she doesn't even
make her own sauce.
Oh!
Fucking busybodies.
Don't they have anything
better going on?
They're always over here asking
their stupid fucking questions.
What do they think
is happening here?
Right.
Get fucking life, assholes!
So that wasn't the police.
It wasn't.
But you did call the police?
Oh, yes, of course.
And what did they have to say?
Who?
The police, who you called.
Oh, they said that
they were on their way.
Anything else?
Oh, well, I...
Because it seems like they
should be here by now.
Who?
The police.
Oh.
We've got an active fucking
crime scene in our bedroom,
and they don't have the
decency to send somebody over
right away?
I mean, our taxes
pay their bills!
I'm sure they're on their way.
There's a lot of tax money,
and it's going to waste!
I called them not that long ago.
Our fucking tax money!
I think we should just
wait a little bit longer.
Fuck it.
I'm calling the police!
Again!
No, honey, don't do that!
They left me no choice!
[suspenseful music]
[door slides]
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Damn it, Thomas.
What are you still doing here?
Well, I tried to
leave, but then...
I could have sworn that I...
You are making this
very difficult, Thomas.
Very difficult, indeed.
I'm sorry.
It's just that I heard that...
Silas is calling the
police right now.
We're running out of time.
The police?!
You can still fix this.
I don't know, Priscilla.
If he's calling the police,
I'm not sure that's fixable.
Thomas, you're not thinking
of abandoning me, are you?
What?
No, no.
Of course, not.
- I wouldn't
- Good
Hey, Priscilla.
What?
Well, he doesn't seem
like such a bad guy.
What?
It's just that we saw
you guys dancing earlier,
and he doesn't seem so bad.
What are you talking about?
I'm just saying, do
we really need to...
You know?
Get your head in
the game, Thomas.
What do you think
this is, a game?!
Come on!
Stupid motherfucker,
fucking die!
Die!
Die!
Piece of shit!
Fucking die!
Motherfucking, fucking shit!
Fuck!
Fuck!
Fuck!
Fucking die goddammit!
Fucking shit!
[huffs and pants]
I'll call you in a
few minutes, Thomas.
We'll figure out where
to go from there.
Wait for my call.
I will.
I love you...
What were you doing back there?
Oh.
Nothing.
Nothing?
Nothing.
Seems like an odd place
to be doing nothing.
What did they say?
Who?
The police.
Oh, yes, of course.
The police who I
called just now.
What did they say?
Who?
The police.
Oh, you know, police stuff.
Police stuff.
Yeah.
Said they'd be here, and they'd
take care of it, and all that.
Sounds like we're in good hands.
That's right.
The boys downtown they're
really good with all the...
Police stuff?
Police stuff.
So they are on their way?
That's right.
The police are on their way.
I guess all of this will
be over very, very soon.
I guess so.
I guess so.
[melancholic music]
[grunts]
There's a step there.
Yeah.
Wait a minute.
So, who are you?
Uhhh.
Who is that?
Uhhh.
[clock ticking]
It seems like it's been a while.
Police should have
made it here by now.
Odd, isn't it, especially since
you called them so long ago?
And you called them as well.
Yes.
We both called them.
Therefore, they
should be here by now.
Agreed.
Perhaps you should
call them again.
Perhaps?
Pe
Rhaps.
Maybe I will call them again.
I hope you do.
Then I shall.
Ah.
What is it, my dear?
Perhaps you should
call them from in here.
Perhaps?
Perhaps.
[phone ringing]
Something wrong, my love?
No, no.
Everything's fine.
No answer?
How very strange.
Must be a busy night.
Oh, yes.
I'm sure that's it.
A very busy night.
A busy night for crime.
Oh, dear.
I fear I may have
left the oven on.
Is that so?
It is so.
Perhaps I should go
check on that right now.
Perhaps?
Perhaps.
We wouldn't want anything
else to go wrong tonight.
Agreed.
[tense music with jingle bells]
Hey, it's me, Lily.
You know what to do.
[voicemail machine beeps]
Where the hell are you?
Answer your phone!
[soft music]
Oh, honey.
I know just what we
need to calm us down.
Wine!
[suspenseful music]
What's wrong, dear?
Oh, nothing.
I must warn you.
I put a little something
extra in yours, love.
Ha. ha. ha.
Ah yes, of course.
Shall we toast?
To what?
To our good health.
To our good health.
[glasses clink]
[tense music]
I can't do it.
I just can't.
Silas.
How can a man drink
at a time like this?
Oh, dear.
What's wrong?
What's wrong, you ask?
There's a dead man in
the bedroom, and I...
I murdered him!
I'm a monster!
No, don't say that!
It's not your fault.
I've done what God forbade.
Thou shalt not kill.
It's in the Bible and
everything, Priscilla!
But it was self-defense,
I mean, you had no choice!
You can't be held
accountable to that.
Oh, perhaps, you're right.
Perhaps, perhaps I'm just
frazzled from all the frenzy
of tonight's events.
Of course, who wouldn't be?
I just, I just need to relax.
Yes, that's it.
Relax!
To our good health!
To our good...
[glasses clink]
What's wrong, my love?
Seems my nerves are acting up.
Oh, well, surely, one
little drink of wine
will help put you at ease.
No.
No, no, no.
I don't think I should.
Now, now, dear.
The wine was your idea.
Don't make me drink
alone, not tonight.
Come on, dear.
Like you said, to
our good health.
[intense music]
Enough!
- Thomas
- Lily
Who are you?
Who's that?
Don't just stand there.
- Kill him!
- Kill her
Priscilla, this is Lily.
Silas, this is Tom.
Who's Tom?
Who's Lily?
For too long, we've been hiding
behind each of your backs
gallivanting as the
other's mistress.
And mister-ess.
Granted we knew what we
were doing was wrong,
but we were blinded
by our endless pursuit
to know love, to know
what it is to be loved,
and foolishly we sought it from
the despicable likes of you
two.
Yeah!
But on this day, on this day
when you crossed the line
of infidelity into the
dark corridors of murder,
a shadowy path from
which you cannot return,
Tom and I found each other.
Yeah, just a few minutes ago!
We spoke of our misdeeds.
We spoke of our foolish devotion
to your manipulative passions.
And it was at that moment
that we decided, no more.
No
More?
No more!
[fist pounds desk]
We will no longer be the
pawns in your foolish games.
[knife thrown on table]
Also, we're in love!
[kissing sounds]
[kissing sounds]
Thomas!
No!
No!
No!
No, Thomas, don't do this.
What we have is special.
You can't just walk
away from that.
I need you.
You're the only one for me.
Tommy, don't let this
heat-of-the-moment decision
take you away from all that.
Think of all the good things
we could have together.
All the fun times we can have.
But we'll never have any of it...
If you walk out of
here with that little...
- Bitch!
- Bastard!
[foot steps]
Goodbye.
Forever.
[intense music]
[knife stabbing body]
[knife drops to floor]
Lilly!
Tom...
Yes, my love.
Although my actions and
pursuits led to my time
on this Earth being
violently cut short,
I don't regret a single thing
because it led me to you.
No, Lily hold on!
Tom, tell me once more
what you said back there,
the moment we fell in love.
To once love yet rendered
yonder, thoust thee cry
out thine billowing sigh.
Twas nothing so
sweet as thine sight
of two young lovers in love.
No, no, no, no!
Lily, hold on!
Don't go!
My God...
You.
Now hold on.
Just wait a minute.
You did this to her!
Hold on a minute.
I didn't mean to...
How could you, Silas?
That beautiful young girl,
so much life left in her.
OK.
Calm, calm down.
Calm down, everybody!
Let's talk about this.
I understand you're upset...
I'll kill you!
Yes, good idea, Thomas!
[intense music]
[priscilla screams]
I knew something was
going on over there.
Oh, Silas.
That son of a bitch.
Fucking worthless sack of shit.
Yes.
I'd like to report
a disturbance.
- This is your fault!
- This is your fault!
So young.
So innocent.
You're the one that killed her!
Don't you dare say that.
It was an accident,
and you know it!
Oh, yeah.
Well, try telling
that to the cops.
Oh, yeah, sure.
The cops, who you
called over an hour ago,
and they're on
their way right now.
Oh, don't give me that shit.
You didn't call them, either.
Of course, not.
That would've ruined everything.
I can't believe you
were trying to kill me.
You were trying to kill me!
Of course, I was!
You left me no choice!
What's that supposed to mean?
I gave you everything!
Day after day after day, I was
devoted to you and your needs.
And you never gave me
anything in return!
My needs?
What about your needs?
What about 'em?
Every day you come
home complaining
about work or this or that
or anything and everything!
It was always up to me to
put you in a good mood.
Always up to me to
make things right!
But never once did you
provide the same for me!
Well hell hath no fury
like a woman scorned!
More like hell hath no
idiocy like a dumbass
being a whiny little bitch!
So what was your plan?
Were you gonna run
off with this guy?
Well, he was kind and loyal.
And a moron.
You're the moron!
Look, who you were
planning to run off with!
What about her?
What about her?
Just look at her!
Well...
What about the dead
guy in the bedroom?
Who was that guy?
Oh, Carl.
Carl?
Carl, who?
Carl, just Carl.
I don't know I just met the guy!
Did you love him?
Carl?
No, not Carl!
This guy, the guy on
the floor right here!
Oh, Thomas.
Did you love him?
Oh, well, I...
You were going to murder me, and
then run off with this fucking
dork, and you didn't
even love him?!
Did you love her?
Well, our relationship was
about more than labels.
A-ha!
A-ha, what?
A-ha, you were going to use
her up and toss her aside.
That is not true.
It was not like that.
Take advantage of her
loyalty, drain her
of all life with
your constant moaning
and groaning about your
pitiful meaningless existence.
And just when there's
almost nothing left of her,
you find some new poor
soul to take her place,
just like you did to me.
And the cycle continues.
That is not fair, I loved you!
You never loved me!
I now see what I should
have seen years ago.
You don't respect me.
I'm not a human being to you.
I'm a prop or a toy to be
played with until it breaks.
Well, guess what, bucko?
This toy is broken and is
through with your shit!
Priscilla!
Let me guess, was this
necklace a part of your plan?
Was it filled with poison?
Or were you just going
to strangle me with it?
Now wait a minute!
You can call me names.
You can curse me to
the high heavens!
But I will not sit here and
be accused of such treachery!
I bought this necklace
for you because I love you
and I wanted to give
it to you, goddamn it!
What?
From the first day we
met, I've lived in fear,
fear that no matter what I did,
no matter how hard I tried,
that this day would surely come!
What does that mean?
What day would come?
The day, the day you left me.
On the day we met,
a seed was planted
in my brain, a seed of fear.
And as the years
went on, that seed,
it grew, and it grew, and
it grew until it poisoned
my actions and my thoughts.
And the more it infected me, the
more self-destructive I became.
Perhaps if I could
control it, perhaps
if I could see it coming, then
perhaps it wouldn't be so hard.
Oh, Silas.
I had no idea.
And now that seed of
fear has blossomed
into whatever this is.
Look at us.
Look at the mess we've made.
And yet,
the thing I fear the most is,
is losing you.
Perhaps we overreacted.
Perhaps?
Perhaps.
This may sound crazy.
But is it, is it too
late to try again?
Is it too late to
make things right?
Would that be wrong, Priscilla,
to give it one more chance?
Would that be,
would that be crazy?
It'd only be crazy
if we didn't try.
Oh, honey!
[gunshot]
[priscilla squeaking]
[priscilla squeaking]
Oh, shit.
Hell yeah!
Ma'am, are you OK?
[police sirens in the distance]
Whoa, what happened here?
Oh, it's going to be OK, ma'am.
Everything's,
everything's over now.
You're going to be fine.
I have people on their way
let's just sit ya down.
Come on.
[sirens wailing]
OK, now you stay right here.
Help is on the way.
[priscilla crying]
[melancholic music]
To our good health.
Fuck!
[dramatic music playing]
[happy music playing]
[sleigh bells chimming]
[somber music]