The Renata Road (2022) Movie Script
1
[phone ringing]
[phone ringing]
[phone keys beeping]
[line beeping]
-[traffic din]
-[car horns honking]
[indistinct, distorted speaking]
[traffic din]
[alarm beeping rapidly]
-[traffic din]
-[siren wailing]
[cacophony]
[phone ringing]
[phone keeps ringing]
Hello again, sir,
and thank you for waiting.
Your room is now ready.
So let's get you settled in.
As you can see,
we like to maintain
a nice, quiet atmosphere.
Guests tend to appreciate that.
There is literature
in your room
about the Renata
and the facilities
we offer for the comfort,
enjoyment,
and security of our guests.
Well, if there's anything
we can do for you?
-Actually--
-You may reach us
in reception
within the prescribed hours.
All the information is inside.
Well, I'm sure you're eager
to unpack and relax.
[sighs]
[low ominous music]
[sighs]
[exhales sharply]
[low ominous music building]
[playful music on TV]
[narrator on TV] [indistinct]
[ominous music continues]
[water lapping quietly]
[distant thud]
[ominous music continues]
[PA cracking]
[Manager over PA] Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen.
We hope that you are enjoying
your stay at the Renata.
Tonight's update
is as follows.
The swimming pool,
located on the ground floor,
is now available for use.
Though strictly
for exercise purposes.
That is all.
[static]
[knocking on door]
[fan humming, rattling faintly]
[sighs]
[faint moaning and creaking]
-[creaking continues]
-[woman moaning]
[playful music on TV]
[music gets louder]
[music fades on TV]
[creaking and moaning continue]
[distant rattle]
[distant thudding]
[low, suspenseful music builds]
Night cap?
[clock ticking]
No, thanks.
Don't let his rules bother you.
Don't just stop
enjoying yourself.
Well, if you change your mind...
[woman sighs]
[cup clanks]
Good read?
I just started.
You can't beat a gripping story.
Takes you
right out of yourself--
Leave him be.
[utensils clattering]
[groans softly]
[repeated thudding]
So how will you fill your day?
Just peace and quiet,
is it, dear?
He heard you.
He's not interested.
I'm sorry. What?
[tense music plays]
[ominous chord plays]
In here again?
Thought you'd just
leave me to it, did you?
My apologies
if she's bothering you.
No.
So inconsiderate.
I worry
where you'll turn up next.
[wheels squeaking]
[low-pitched droning music]
How's my technique?
I--
Sorry.
You know, you're lucky
to have me around.
Keeping everything ship shape.
Do it yourself, they call it.
There's not many would put up
with you sitting around
all day when there's
this place to be run.
And those other two.
You're not even
paying attention to me, are you?
It's hard even
to talk to him these days.
Especially now he's growing.
Ah, a guest.
Come here.
I'm getting no cooperation
at all today.
Pass those to me.
Here.
[tapping]
Afternoon.
[PA crackling]
[Manager over PA] Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen.
We hope that you are enjoying
your stay at the Renata.
Today's update.
The billiard table
in the game room
located on the ground floor...
is missing a red ball
and therefore cannot be used.
And remember,
the pendulum of the mind...
alternates between
sense and nonsense...
not between right and wrong.
[PA static]
[water sloshing]
[door latch clicks]
[water bubbling]
[underwater ambiance]
[door clicks shut]
[water crashing]
[water gurgling]
Hi.
Evening.
Is it okay if I join you?
Of course.
You sure?
I won't be disturbing your read?
No, I was just relaxing.
[The Maid] We all need to unwind
every now and again.
You're in 267, aren't you?
Sorry about that.
The rules are kind of dumb.
It's okay. I-- I don't mind.
Mm, so you do hear us?
No, I mean--
Yes. Sorry, I'm distracted.
Relax. I'm teasing.
It makes it, hm...
kind of interesting.
Right.
You know...
the thought of another man.
Being just...
there.
Inches away.
That does look like a good read.
It's fine with me.
-Are you--
-[door latch clicks]
[door clicks close]
See you around.
[clock ticking]
[faint suspenseful music builds]
I can take them down
if that helps.
[clock continues ticking]
[lighter clicks]
[coughing]
What do you need?
[violent coughing]
[The Barman exhales sharply]
Can you feel it?
The nicotine.
Soaking through
the mucous of your lungs.
Entering the blood.
In eight seconds
it's inside your brain.
Forcing itself
into your receptors,
pretending to be part
of the normal brain chemistry.
But it's faking it.
[chuckling]
Increasing pleasure chemicals,
improving short-term memory.
Tobacco gets such a bad press,
but it makes you feel... [sighs]
...so good.
I imagine lung cancer
has something to do with that.
Yeah. [chuckling]
Nasty habit.
Good evening.
For the good of their own health
and the safety of others,
guests are requested
to decline from the distribution
of carcinogenic materials
within this establishment.
There are signs present
in all public and private areas
to remind guests
of this important policy.
So.
Enjoying our
little slice of paradise?
Has its ups and downs.
Or it's ins and outs, eh?
Oh, I know all about those two.
-[ice clinking]
-[The Stranger gasps]
[heavy breathing]
[somber tone plays]
[door latch clicks]
[low droning]
[woman moaning, bed creaking]
[creaking and moaning continue]
[woman moaning in pleasure]
[tense music playing]
[moaning and creaking continue]
[creaking and moaning distorts]
[woman exclaiming in pleasure]
[woman moaning distorts]
[panting]
[woman moaning]
-[sobbing]
-[woman panting]
Come on.
Yes.
-That again.
-[The Stranger clears throat]
-Nasty habit.
-[The Barman scoffs]
You have no idea.
That's enough.
Do you know whose room this is?
I think you had
breakfast with them.
Lovely couple.
[The Stranger] Jesus.
Very rude things, key holes.
You notice that?
The tight little ones
for modern keys.
The deep, wide holes....
the ones that take a big...
solid key.
Not even a little tempted?
Hm.
[dramatic music builds]
[grunting]
[moaning and grunting]
[Agnes] Oh, hello again, dear.
I'm feeling quite
peckish myself this morning.
So, how are you enjoying
your stay?
Leave him alone.
-[indistinct]
-[utensils clattering]
[shushing]
[Percival Lamb] Hold on, friend.
Good to see you again.
Come in, join me.
It's nice to see
another face around here.
Your call.
Heads.
Heads it is. Your break.
[Percival]
How long have you been here?
A while.
Did you come up here
for some rest?
-A little bit of escape?
-Mm-hmm.
That's a good thing.
Every man needs to escape
from time to time.
Helps him get things
in perspective.
Wouldn't you agree?
I guess.
Yeah, you're a smart guy,
You?
[Percival chuckles]
I'm not on a break,
if that's what you mean.
Business.
Purely business.
What business is that?
Pharmaceuticals.
-You're a scientist?
-I wish.
I just sell what they make.
[The Stranger]
You should be careful.
Oh, the manager and his rules.
We wouldn't want that,
now, would we?
[billiard balls clattering]
[sighs] What?
Well...
forgive me for saying,
but you're not looking great.
Not like a man enjoying
his well-earned R & R.
I'm fine.
If you say so.
Have you...
seen anything strange here?
Strange?
I'm not exactly sure
I know what you mean.
Forget it. [exhales sharply]
You should be in bed, my friend.
I can't. I'm--
I'm not sleeping.
Well, I can help with that.
Try this tonight...
and tomorrow
you'll feel like a new man.
I can tell you I'm sure.
-It's just--
-I know,
a man you've just met
gives you a pill.
What's the catch, right?
None.
I'm just helping out
a fellow traveler.
What is it?
Brand new.
Top of the line.
And perfectly safe.
You'll get the best
night's rest you've ever had.
-Well, we'll see.
-You will.
Okay.
How much?
Put that away.
That one's on the house.
One pill is good for one night,
But I have
a lot more of these with me.
I like you. So here's the deal.
That next shot
you were going to take,
if you make it, then a dozen
more of these babies are yours.
No strings.
[heavy breath]
And if I miss?
Oh, you can still have the extra
pills if you want them.
But I need something from you.
-What?
-Relax, it's nothing sinister.
I just need something
picking up,
I'm a little busy right now.
You'd be helping me out,
that's all.
What is it you--
Looking at
how you've set yourself up,
I don't think
you'll have a problem.
Jack Ruby couldn't have
asked for an easier shot.
How about it?
Weeks of blissful
nocturnal release.
Okay.
Oh.
Tough luck. [sniffs]
Here you go.
Try this.
Trust me.
And when you want a full dozen,
you know what to do.
What is it you need picking up?
It's a key I misplaced.
Find it for me
and the others are yours.
That's it?
That's it.
When did you last see it?
[ominous music plays]
What are we having?
Right.
Well...
I guess it's my turn.
Again.
Actually...
[bell dings]
[The Manager over PA]
Okay, everyone.
We hope that you are enjoying
your stay with us.
Here is a short reminder
of the rules.
[muffled speech]
This is nice.
Isn't this nice?
We never get to do this anymore.
Mother?
Are you happy here?
Mother?
Mum.
With all this?
[muffled speaking]
Hm.
Yummy.
Yummy mummy.
Do you want some more?
It's good for you, Mum.
Full of vitamins, enzymes...
fructose.
Hm.
That's it.
All gone.
Well.
Maybe one more.
And the little train
goes into the station.
[The Maid gasps and screams]
I'm sorry.
I'm so stupid.
-Are you okay?
-I'm sorry. Please let me.
I think that's--
-So, are you--
-Why are you here?
[shattered breathing]
[faint, somber tone plays]
Good evening, one and all.
We're pleased to have you
all here together tonight.
To keep you entertained
while you enjoy
the carefully prepared food...
we have a little
welcome light relief.
[somber tone plays]
[faint squeaking]
Ladies and gentlemen,
without any further ado,
may I present
your first act for the evening.
[wheelchair squeaking]
Good evening
and thanks for bearing with us.
She's a bit of a free spirit,
this one,
but we ran her to ground.
So, I can see we've got a lot of
familiar faces in tonight.
Are we ready for
a night to remember?
Is this thing on?
[sparse laughing and applause]
Thank you.
Really, there is no need.
I'll start you off
with one of her favorites.
Why do bees hum?
I don't know, why do bees hum?
Because
they don't know the words.
[laughter and applause]
Speaking of bees,
when I was young,
my father asked me,
did I know
about the birds and the bees?
And I said
I didn't want to know.
When he asked me why,
I said, "Dad,
when I was five, you told me
there was no Father Christmas.
When I was six,
you gave me the whole,
"There's no Easter Bunny"
speech.
And when I was seven,
you told me
there was no Tooth Fairy.
So, if you're now
going to tell me
that grownups don't really fuck,
then I've got nothing left
to live for.
[faint suspenseful
music playing]
Really? Maybe later.
[laughter and applause]
Thank you, thank you.
You have been a great audience.
You really do make it
all worthwhile.
But it's enough from me
and more than enough from her.
Say good night, dear.
Good night, dear.
[scoffs]
There are loved ones
In the glory
Whose dear forms
You often miss
When you close
Your earthly story
Will you join them
In their bliss?
Will the circle
Be unbroken?
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
In the joyous days
of childhood
Oft they told
Of wondrous love
Pointed to the dying Savior
Now they dwell with Him
Above
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
You remember
Songs of Heaven
Which you sang
With childish voice
Do you love
The hymns they taught you?
Or are songs of Earth
your choice?
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
You can picture
Happy gath'rings
Round the fireside long ago
And you think of
Tearful partings
When they left you
here below
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
One by one their
Seats were empty
One by one
They went away
Now the family
Is parted
Will it be
complete one day?
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
[sobbing quietly]
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
[sobbing]
[quiet intriguing music playing]
[The Manager] It's just that
it's becoming a struggle.
There's so much going on.
So much that needs doing
and there's only one of me.
We were supposed to have
an equal share.
That's how it always works.
But lately, I don't know.
You have to start
helping out more.
I need you to do your job.
Otherwise this entire thing--
Why don't you just come in?
Enjoying your evening?
How did you find dinner?
All very agreeable, we thought.
[Percival] [echoing]
It's a key I misplaced.
Is there anything you need?
A drink?
Rules.
Couldn't you relax that rule?
What's the world coming to?
Once you start bending
the rules, what's then?
I'm just--
A place like this needs controls
if it's to run smoothly.
I know you believe in that,
don't you?
-[The Stranger] Well, I'm just--
-Thank you.
Of course, there are always
a few hiccups...
bumps on the road.
But between us
we can sort those out.
If you start to do your bit.
Exactly.
[wheelchair squeaking]
[The Stranger grunting]
Jesus!
[panting and grunting]
[eerie music gets louder]
[grunts and panting]
[water flushing]
Fuck.
[water flushing]
[faint pounding and moaning]
[woman moans loudly]
-[eerie music playing]
-[woman moaning]
[distorted moaning and pounding]
[door clicks shut]
[calm music playing]
-[calm music playing]
-[distant squeaking]
[squeaking continues
in the distance]
[eerie music playing]
[wheelchair squeaking]
How do you get up here anyway?
[chuckles]
Wandering around the place.
I'm just going to have to--
[grunting]
Oh!
[water running]
[somber tone playing]
[static on TV]
-[TV clicks]
-[static stops]
[The Manager panting]
Good evening.
Well, close the door.
You'll let the warm air out.
New hand.
[chips clattering]
You're blind.
What?
[The Manager]
You're the big blind.
You put in two
without seeing your cards.
That-- that's right, isn't it?
Indeed.
-I'm in.
-[chips clattering]
All right.
[ominous music playing]
Ah, I think I have you both.
[distant squeaking]
Well?
Oh, just give me a moment.
[door clicks open
and clicks shut]
It'd be a shame
to waste a moment.
What?
Do you really want
the old guy to win?
You want to cheat?
If we don't,
he will be here all night.
[quiet ominous music playing]
Everything okay?
[The Manager]
I could have sworn--
Where were we?
I believe
you were about to fold.
Ah!
I think I was about to win.
Okay then.
Time to reveal our hands.
-Ladies and kings.
-I knew I had it.
I'll be here for
a little while longer,
gentlemen.
Wouldn't have believed it
if I hadn't seen it
with my own eyes.
I don't--
Uh, I think maybe it's time
to cut your losses.
Uh, yes. E-- Excuse me.
Didn't take that so well,
did he?
Easy.
How was your night?
Good.
I'll wager
it was better than that.
[pills rattling]
I'm a businessman and...
I don't believe
in giving more than I get.
-We had a deal.
-And we still do.
You've earned these, but...
[pills rattling]
...if you'd care to play me
fair and square
one hand of blackjack,
winner takes all.
I'm not sure.
It's lot more peaceful nights.
[cards shuffling]
You don't want to end the night
a cheat, do you?
Okay.
I'll stick.
[sniffles]
Dealer sticks at 20.
Looks like
Lady Luck is with you.
[pills rattling]
[pills rattling]
[water gurgling]
[muffled thudding]
I know. No bombing.
Sue me.
Right.
I'm sorry about last night.
The family show?
It's not easy.
Uh-huh.
He makes us do it.
-What?
-He makes us perform like that.
He even provides the material.
I don't--
It's his way of keeping control,
to embarrass everyone.
It makes me feel sick inside,
but sometimes it's just easier
to do what he says.
Avoid the--
I'm sorry, I shouldn't be
saying any of this.
Avoid what?
What does he do to you?
He controls us.
What?
We're locked up. Tied up.
How?
Shackled.
He shackles you?
No, that's...
that's not right.
It's completely wrong.
Anyway,
I shouldn't drag you into this.
And I'm ruining your swim.
It's fine.
It's not your fault.
You do
have good technique, though.
-Right.
-You do.
Very smooth through the water.
It's the sign of a good swimmer.
Streamlined,
peaceful, disturbance.
Smooth and...
slick.
Still, the old man might set
all the rules around here,
but I think we both know
who really runs this place.
Secretly.
Deep down.
And with that comes
all sorts of opportunities.
[door clicks open]
[door clicks shut]
[water splashing]
[knocking on door]
[door creaking open]
Showering?
What is it?
A cordial invitation
from the old man.
-To what?
-Dinner.
It's your turn
at the Captain's table.
-Tonight?
-In an hour.
He's a stickler for routine.
I'd understand if you declined,
if it was too...
awkward for you.
Who'll be there?
The dress code is relaxed,
but not this relaxed.
[utensils clattering]
Uh, pea and mint.
-Excellent.
-[The Barman] Mm.
This is delicious.
Well, quite.
Well done, dear.
It's a shame
not everyone appreciates
the effort.
Filling and light
at the same time.
It's very nice, yes.
That warm, savory goodness
just trickling down
into your tummy.
[utensils clattering]
[clock ticking]
Thank you for the invitation.
Oh, right, uh...
well, it's good
to have you here with us.
I-- I suppose
we should have done this before.
Good idea all around.
-[clock ticking]
-[utensils clattering]
Is your daughter not joining us?
Do you see a space at the table?
And who would serve us?
I don't mind helping.
It-- it's a system.
It's important.
Oh, yes. It's all about control.
It's all about balance.
Because we have a lot of that
at the moment.
Next course. Clear this away.
[sighs]
Uh, claret? Oh, you must.
-Water's fine.
-I insist.
[clock ticking]
To the world as we like it.
[clock keeps ticking]
[utensils clattering]
Had a very good swim today.
-[The Manager] Hm?
-Hm.
Very...
invigorating.
[clock ticking]
[utensils clattering]
I-- [clears throat]
I must say,
I'm enjoying my stay.
Um, the facilities
are excellent.
Really?
Uh, thank you.
We do try to keep you
comfortable and relaxed.
[clock ticking]
So, um...
what's the history
of this place?
-Oh, just a quiet place.
-[The Barman chuckles]
Always has been.
Always will be.
-Well, this is farcical.
-Quiet.
-Why?
-Because I say so.
-Because you always say so.
-Yes.
Because this is your table.
Yes, it is my table
and my rules.
Ah, the rules. Bingo.
Look,
I don't want to cause any--
Please--
please stay out of this.
This shouldn't concern you.
-Of course it fucking should.
-Enough.
My rules
are there for a purpose.
-They are absolute.
-Really?
We are not having
this conversation.
-We have a guest.
-Well, maybe he has a view.
[clock ticking]
Actually, I'm--
I'm a little tired.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
This was--
Good evening.
[sobbing quietly]
[light switch clicks]
[light switch clicking]
[sighs]
[ceiling fan whirring]
[faint moaning and pounding]
[ominous droning music playing]
[woman moaning loudly]
[distorted moaning and pounding]
[distorted moaning fades]
[calm music playing]
[faint, distant crying]
-[ominous music playing]
-[faint crying]
[crying continues]
[muffled sobbing]
[muffled sobbing continues]
-[door creaks]
-[woman sobbing]
-[clock ticking]
-[sobbing]
It's okay.
I'm not here to hurt you,
don't be afraid.
No.
You can't help me.
This isn't right.
[The Stranger] I know.
I can stop it.
Please trust me.
Take my hand.
[door clicks open
and slams shut]
[eerie music plays]
[static playing]
[screens buzzing]
[screens buzzing]
[loud, distorted music playing]
[music fading]
[TV buzzes]
[The Stranger breathes heavily]
[eerie music intensifies]
[panting]
Nasty habit.
I was just--
It's okay.
Relax.
I don't care.
We all have our needs
and yours right now
is crossing that threshold.
You should've just asked me.
Like I said,
all sorts of opportunities.
[lock clicks]
All yours.
[muffled moaning and pounding]
[muffled moaning and pounding]
[intense pounding and moaning]
[muffled screaming]
[muffled moaning]
-[man] Hey!
-Oh, are you joining us?
-What in God's name?
-[man] Get out.
[The Stranger]
What the hell is going on?
Get out.
This is wrong.
Do you even know
what you're doing here
and who for?
What are you sick people
trying to do?
-Right, that's enough.
-Ow!
What kind of
charnel house is this?
There are children
exposed to this depravity.
Let go of me, you bastard.
Enough! You must stay in here.
It's for your own good.
[tense music playing]
[lock clicks]
The show is over.
All of you, back inside.
[ominous music playing]
If I hadn't got there
when I did--
oh, this is all too much.
He's out of control.
There's just no balance anymore.
Do you hear me?
I can't do this on my own.
[The Barman] I need you to do
something very special for me.
[panting]
I need you to go to his room.
You're going to help him.
You know what I mean by that.
Ah.
[sobbing]
No, don't.
Please.
Does this thing
even have a name?
Is it a babyish name like...
Foo Foo or...
Missy Munchkin?
Or is it a practical...
functional name like...
-Rag Dolly?
-No.
[sobbing]
[shattered breathing]
You will make him see
how special you are.
Do you understand?
-Do you understand?
-Yes.
[lighter clicks]
There. That was easy, wasn't it?
[sobbing]
Make it special for him.
If I have to take
Rag Dolly out again,
she will go back
in blackened pieces.
Clean yourself up first.
He'll need you
pretty as a picture.
Go on.
Now.
[quiet eerie music playing]
[lock rattles]
[door creaks]
[quiet music playing]
[screens buzz]
[static playing]
Do you like this?
What are you doing?
[gasps]
-I'm sorry.
-[The Stranger grunts]
I'm sorry.
[gasps]
We've got to get you
out of this place.
You're not safe here.
[sobs]
It will be okay,
but we need to leave now.
[baleful music plays]
[static playing]
Do you see what he's doing?
[over PA]
Corrupting your investment,
taking it from you.
They must be stopped.
[suspenseful music plays]
[fire alarm ringing]
Out of the way.
What have you done?
I'm just getting started.
Come on now.
Open this.
Be reasonable.
This isn't how it works.
We could sit
and talk about it, old man,
but that isn't really my way.
[fire alarm keeps ringing]
Hotel guests, ignore the alarm
and please return to your rooms.
[over PA] Everybody return
to your rooms immediately.
This is an urgent
safety announcement.
[over PA]
No running in the corridor!
No cutting other guests!
-Stop it!
-[screens buzzing]
Leave it alone.
This is no place for you.
Now you're free.
No. No! [gasps]
-[door bangs]
-[fire alarm rings]
-[guests clamoring]
-[door bangs]
[door bangs]
[ringing continues]
-[The Maid grunts]
-[The Stranger pants]
-[indistinct]
-[both grunting]
[both sobbing]
[The Stranger screams and pants]
[screaming]
What were you thinking?
-[The Maid crying]
-[fire alarm ringing]
No...
running...
corridors.
No...
rules.
[clamoring in the distance]
-[The Maid panting]
-[eerie music playing]
[guests clamoring]
[The Maid panting and grunting]
[distorted,
ear-splitting tone plays]
[The Maid grunts and screams]
[The Maid sobbing and crying]
[quiet eerie music playing]
[melancholic
instrumental building]
[The Maid sighs]
[The Stranger panting]
[The Stranger sobbing]
[The Stranger crying]
[The Stranger sobs desperately]
There are loved ones
In the glory
Whose dear forms
You often miss
When you close
Your earthly story
Will you join them
in their bliss?
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
[tense music plays]
[The Stranger sobs]
[eerie rhythmic beat playing]
[phone ringing]
[phone ringing]
[phone keys beeping]
[line beeping]
-[traffic din]
-[car horns honking]
[indistinct, distorted speaking]
[traffic din]
[alarm beeping rapidly]
-[traffic din]
-[siren wailing]
[cacophony]
[phone ringing]
[phone keeps ringing]
Hello again, sir,
and thank you for waiting.
Your room is now ready.
So let's get you settled in.
As you can see,
we like to maintain
a nice, quiet atmosphere.
Guests tend to appreciate that.
There is literature
in your room
about the Renata
and the facilities
we offer for the comfort,
enjoyment,
and security of our guests.
Well, if there's anything
we can do for you?
-Actually--
-You may reach us
in reception
within the prescribed hours.
All the information is inside.
Well, I'm sure you're eager
to unpack and relax.
[sighs]
[low ominous music]
[sighs]
[exhales sharply]
[low ominous music building]
[playful music on TV]
[narrator on TV] [indistinct]
[ominous music continues]
[water lapping quietly]
[distant thud]
[ominous music continues]
[PA cracking]
[Manager over PA] Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen.
We hope that you are enjoying
your stay at the Renata.
Tonight's update
is as follows.
The swimming pool,
located on the ground floor,
is now available for use.
Though strictly
for exercise purposes.
That is all.
[static]
[knocking on door]
[fan humming, rattling faintly]
[sighs]
[faint moaning and creaking]
-[creaking continues]
-[woman moaning]
[playful music on TV]
[music gets louder]
[music fades on TV]
[creaking and moaning continue]
[distant rattle]
[distant thudding]
[low, suspenseful music builds]
Night cap?
[clock ticking]
No, thanks.
Don't let his rules bother you.
Don't just stop
enjoying yourself.
Well, if you change your mind...
[woman sighs]
[cup clanks]
Good read?
I just started.
You can't beat a gripping story.
Takes you
right out of yourself--
Leave him be.
[utensils clattering]
[groans softly]
[repeated thudding]
So how will you fill your day?
Just peace and quiet,
is it, dear?
He heard you.
He's not interested.
I'm sorry. What?
[tense music plays]
[ominous chord plays]
In here again?
Thought you'd just
leave me to it, did you?
My apologies
if she's bothering you.
No.
So inconsiderate.
I worry
where you'll turn up next.
[wheels squeaking]
[low-pitched droning music]
How's my technique?
I--
Sorry.
You know, you're lucky
to have me around.
Keeping everything ship shape.
Do it yourself, they call it.
There's not many would put up
with you sitting around
all day when there's
this place to be run.
And those other two.
You're not even
paying attention to me, are you?
It's hard even
to talk to him these days.
Especially now he's growing.
Ah, a guest.
Come here.
I'm getting no cooperation
at all today.
Pass those to me.
Here.
[tapping]
Afternoon.
[PA crackling]
[Manager over PA] Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen.
We hope that you are enjoying
your stay at the Renata.
Today's update.
The billiard table
in the game room
located on the ground floor...
is missing a red ball
and therefore cannot be used.
And remember,
the pendulum of the mind...
alternates between
sense and nonsense...
not between right and wrong.
[PA static]
[water sloshing]
[door latch clicks]
[water bubbling]
[underwater ambiance]
[door clicks shut]
[water crashing]
[water gurgling]
Hi.
Evening.
Is it okay if I join you?
Of course.
You sure?
I won't be disturbing your read?
No, I was just relaxing.
[The Maid] We all need to unwind
every now and again.
You're in 267, aren't you?
Sorry about that.
The rules are kind of dumb.
It's okay. I-- I don't mind.
Mm, so you do hear us?
No, I mean--
Yes. Sorry, I'm distracted.
Relax. I'm teasing.
It makes it, hm...
kind of interesting.
Right.
You know...
the thought of another man.
Being just...
there.
Inches away.
That does look like a good read.
It's fine with me.
-Are you--
-[door latch clicks]
[door clicks close]
See you around.
[clock ticking]
[faint suspenseful music builds]
I can take them down
if that helps.
[clock continues ticking]
[lighter clicks]
[coughing]
What do you need?
[violent coughing]
[The Barman exhales sharply]
Can you feel it?
The nicotine.
Soaking through
the mucous of your lungs.
Entering the blood.
In eight seconds
it's inside your brain.
Forcing itself
into your receptors,
pretending to be part
of the normal brain chemistry.
But it's faking it.
[chuckling]
Increasing pleasure chemicals,
improving short-term memory.
Tobacco gets such a bad press,
but it makes you feel... [sighs]
...so good.
I imagine lung cancer
has something to do with that.
Yeah. [chuckling]
Nasty habit.
Good evening.
For the good of their own health
and the safety of others,
guests are requested
to decline from the distribution
of carcinogenic materials
within this establishment.
There are signs present
in all public and private areas
to remind guests
of this important policy.
So.
Enjoying our
little slice of paradise?
Has its ups and downs.
Or it's ins and outs, eh?
Oh, I know all about those two.
-[ice clinking]
-[The Stranger gasps]
[heavy breathing]
[somber tone plays]
[door latch clicks]
[low droning]
[woman moaning, bed creaking]
[creaking and moaning continue]
[woman moaning in pleasure]
[tense music playing]
[moaning and creaking continue]
[creaking and moaning distorts]
[woman exclaiming in pleasure]
[woman moaning distorts]
[panting]
[woman moaning]
-[sobbing]
-[woman panting]
Come on.
Yes.
-That again.
-[The Stranger clears throat]
-Nasty habit.
-[The Barman scoffs]
You have no idea.
That's enough.
Do you know whose room this is?
I think you had
breakfast with them.
Lovely couple.
[The Stranger] Jesus.
Very rude things, key holes.
You notice that?
The tight little ones
for modern keys.
The deep, wide holes....
the ones that take a big...
solid key.
Not even a little tempted?
Hm.
[dramatic music builds]
[grunting]
[moaning and grunting]
[Agnes] Oh, hello again, dear.
I'm feeling quite
peckish myself this morning.
So, how are you enjoying
your stay?
Leave him alone.
-[indistinct]
-[utensils clattering]
[shushing]
[Percival Lamb] Hold on, friend.
Good to see you again.
Come in, join me.
It's nice to see
another face around here.
Your call.
Heads.
Heads it is. Your break.
[Percival]
How long have you been here?
A while.
Did you come up here
for some rest?
-A little bit of escape?
-Mm-hmm.
That's a good thing.
Every man needs to escape
from time to time.
Helps him get things
in perspective.
Wouldn't you agree?
I guess.
Yeah, you're a smart guy,
You?
[Percival chuckles]
I'm not on a break,
if that's what you mean.
Business.
Purely business.
What business is that?
Pharmaceuticals.
-You're a scientist?
-I wish.
I just sell what they make.
[The Stranger]
You should be careful.
Oh, the manager and his rules.
We wouldn't want that,
now, would we?
[billiard balls clattering]
[sighs] What?
Well...
forgive me for saying,
but you're not looking great.
Not like a man enjoying
his well-earned R & R.
I'm fine.
If you say so.
Have you...
seen anything strange here?
Strange?
I'm not exactly sure
I know what you mean.
Forget it. [exhales sharply]
You should be in bed, my friend.
I can't. I'm--
I'm not sleeping.
Well, I can help with that.
Try this tonight...
and tomorrow
you'll feel like a new man.
I can tell you I'm sure.
-It's just--
-I know,
a man you've just met
gives you a pill.
What's the catch, right?
None.
I'm just helping out
a fellow traveler.
What is it?
Brand new.
Top of the line.
And perfectly safe.
You'll get the best
night's rest you've ever had.
-Well, we'll see.
-You will.
Okay.
How much?
Put that away.
That one's on the house.
One pill is good for one night,
But I have
a lot more of these with me.
I like you. So here's the deal.
That next shot
you were going to take,
if you make it, then a dozen
more of these babies are yours.
No strings.
[heavy breath]
And if I miss?
Oh, you can still have the extra
pills if you want them.
But I need something from you.
-What?
-Relax, it's nothing sinister.
I just need something
picking up,
I'm a little busy right now.
You'd be helping me out,
that's all.
What is it you--
Looking at
how you've set yourself up,
I don't think
you'll have a problem.
Jack Ruby couldn't have
asked for an easier shot.
How about it?
Weeks of blissful
nocturnal release.
Okay.
Oh.
Tough luck. [sniffs]
Here you go.
Try this.
Trust me.
And when you want a full dozen,
you know what to do.
What is it you need picking up?
It's a key I misplaced.
Find it for me
and the others are yours.
That's it?
That's it.
When did you last see it?
[ominous music plays]
What are we having?
Right.
Well...
I guess it's my turn.
Again.
Actually...
[bell dings]
[The Manager over PA]
Okay, everyone.
We hope that you are enjoying
your stay with us.
Here is a short reminder
of the rules.
[muffled speech]
This is nice.
Isn't this nice?
We never get to do this anymore.
Mother?
Are you happy here?
Mother?
Mum.
With all this?
[muffled speaking]
Hm.
Yummy.
Yummy mummy.
Do you want some more?
It's good for you, Mum.
Full of vitamins, enzymes...
fructose.
Hm.
That's it.
All gone.
Well.
Maybe one more.
And the little train
goes into the station.
[The Maid gasps and screams]
I'm sorry.
I'm so stupid.
-Are you okay?
-I'm sorry. Please let me.
I think that's--
-So, are you--
-Why are you here?
[shattered breathing]
[faint, somber tone plays]
Good evening, one and all.
We're pleased to have you
all here together tonight.
To keep you entertained
while you enjoy
the carefully prepared food...
we have a little
welcome light relief.
[somber tone plays]
[faint squeaking]
Ladies and gentlemen,
without any further ado,
may I present
your first act for the evening.
[wheelchair squeaking]
Good evening
and thanks for bearing with us.
She's a bit of a free spirit,
this one,
but we ran her to ground.
So, I can see we've got a lot of
familiar faces in tonight.
Are we ready for
a night to remember?
Is this thing on?
[sparse laughing and applause]
Thank you.
Really, there is no need.
I'll start you off
with one of her favorites.
Why do bees hum?
I don't know, why do bees hum?
Because
they don't know the words.
[laughter and applause]
Speaking of bees,
when I was young,
my father asked me,
did I know
about the birds and the bees?
And I said
I didn't want to know.
When he asked me why,
I said, "Dad,
when I was five, you told me
there was no Father Christmas.
When I was six,
you gave me the whole,
"There's no Easter Bunny"
speech.
And when I was seven,
you told me
there was no Tooth Fairy.
So, if you're now
going to tell me
that grownups don't really fuck,
then I've got nothing left
to live for.
[faint suspenseful
music playing]
Really? Maybe later.
[laughter and applause]
Thank you, thank you.
You have been a great audience.
You really do make it
all worthwhile.
But it's enough from me
and more than enough from her.
Say good night, dear.
Good night, dear.
[scoffs]
There are loved ones
In the glory
Whose dear forms
You often miss
When you close
Your earthly story
Will you join them
In their bliss?
Will the circle
Be unbroken?
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
In the joyous days
of childhood
Oft they told
Of wondrous love
Pointed to the dying Savior
Now they dwell with Him
Above
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
You remember
Songs of Heaven
Which you sang
With childish voice
Do you love
The hymns they taught you?
Or are songs of Earth
your choice?
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
You can picture
Happy gath'rings
Round the fireside long ago
And you think of
Tearful partings
When they left you
here below
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
One by one their
Seats were empty
One by one
They went away
Now the family
Is parted
Will it be
complete one day?
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
[sobbing quietly]
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
[sobbing]
[quiet intriguing music playing]
[The Manager] It's just that
it's becoming a struggle.
There's so much going on.
So much that needs doing
and there's only one of me.
We were supposed to have
an equal share.
That's how it always works.
But lately, I don't know.
You have to start
helping out more.
I need you to do your job.
Otherwise this entire thing--
Why don't you just come in?
Enjoying your evening?
How did you find dinner?
All very agreeable, we thought.
[Percival] [echoing]
It's a key I misplaced.
Is there anything you need?
A drink?
Rules.
Couldn't you relax that rule?
What's the world coming to?
Once you start bending
the rules, what's then?
I'm just--
A place like this needs controls
if it's to run smoothly.
I know you believe in that,
don't you?
-[The Stranger] Well, I'm just--
-Thank you.
Of course, there are always
a few hiccups...
bumps on the road.
But between us
we can sort those out.
If you start to do your bit.
Exactly.
[wheelchair squeaking]
[The Stranger grunting]
Jesus!
[panting and grunting]
[eerie music gets louder]
[grunts and panting]
[water flushing]
Fuck.
[water flushing]
[faint pounding and moaning]
[woman moans loudly]
-[eerie music playing]
-[woman moaning]
[distorted moaning and pounding]
[door clicks shut]
[calm music playing]
-[calm music playing]
-[distant squeaking]
[squeaking continues
in the distance]
[eerie music playing]
[wheelchair squeaking]
How do you get up here anyway?
[chuckles]
Wandering around the place.
I'm just going to have to--
[grunting]
Oh!
[water running]
[somber tone playing]
[static on TV]
-[TV clicks]
-[static stops]
[The Manager panting]
Good evening.
Well, close the door.
You'll let the warm air out.
New hand.
[chips clattering]
You're blind.
What?
[The Manager]
You're the big blind.
You put in two
without seeing your cards.
That-- that's right, isn't it?
Indeed.
-I'm in.
-[chips clattering]
All right.
[ominous music playing]
Ah, I think I have you both.
[distant squeaking]
Well?
Oh, just give me a moment.
[door clicks open
and clicks shut]
It'd be a shame
to waste a moment.
What?
Do you really want
the old guy to win?
You want to cheat?
If we don't,
he will be here all night.
[quiet ominous music playing]
Everything okay?
[The Manager]
I could have sworn--
Where were we?
I believe
you were about to fold.
Ah!
I think I was about to win.
Okay then.
Time to reveal our hands.
-Ladies and kings.
-I knew I had it.
I'll be here for
a little while longer,
gentlemen.
Wouldn't have believed it
if I hadn't seen it
with my own eyes.
I don't--
Uh, I think maybe it's time
to cut your losses.
Uh, yes. E-- Excuse me.
Didn't take that so well,
did he?
Easy.
How was your night?
Good.
I'll wager
it was better than that.
[pills rattling]
I'm a businessman and...
I don't believe
in giving more than I get.
-We had a deal.
-And we still do.
You've earned these, but...
[pills rattling]
...if you'd care to play me
fair and square
one hand of blackjack,
winner takes all.
I'm not sure.
It's lot more peaceful nights.
[cards shuffling]
You don't want to end the night
a cheat, do you?
Okay.
I'll stick.
[sniffles]
Dealer sticks at 20.
Looks like
Lady Luck is with you.
[pills rattling]
[pills rattling]
[water gurgling]
[muffled thudding]
I know. No bombing.
Sue me.
Right.
I'm sorry about last night.
The family show?
It's not easy.
Uh-huh.
He makes us do it.
-What?
-He makes us perform like that.
He even provides the material.
I don't--
It's his way of keeping control,
to embarrass everyone.
It makes me feel sick inside,
but sometimes it's just easier
to do what he says.
Avoid the--
I'm sorry, I shouldn't be
saying any of this.
Avoid what?
What does he do to you?
He controls us.
What?
We're locked up. Tied up.
How?
Shackled.
He shackles you?
No, that's...
that's not right.
It's completely wrong.
Anyway,
I shouldn't drag you into this.
And I'm ruining your swim.
It's fine.
It's not your fault.
You do
have good technique, though.
-Right.
-You do.
Very smooth through the water.
It's the sign of a good swimmer.
Streamlined,
peaceful, disturbance.
Smooth and...
slick.
Still, the old man might set
all the rules around here,
but I think we both know
who really runs this place.
Secretly.
Deep down.
And with that comes
all sorts of opportunities.
[door clicks open]
[door clicks shut]
[water splashing]
[knocking on door]
[door creaking open]
Showering?
What is it?
A cordial invitation
from the old man.
-To what?
-Dinner.
It's your turn
at the Captain's table.
-Tonight?
-In an hour.
He's a stickler for routine.
I'd understand if you declined,
if it was too...
awkward for you.
Who'll be there?
The dress code is relaxed,
but not this relaxed.
[utensils clattering]
Uh, pea and mint.
-Excellent.
-[The Barman] Mm.
This is delicious.
Well, quite.
Well done, dear.
It's a shame
not everyone appreciates
the effort.
Filling and light
at the same time.
It's very nice, yes.
That warm, savory goodness
just trickling down
into your tummy.
[utensils clattering]
[clock ticking]
Thank you for the invitation.
Oh, right, uh...
well, it's good
to have you here with us.
I-- I suppose
we should have done this before.
Good idea all around.
-[clock ticking]
-[utensils clattering]
Is your daughter not joining us?
Do you see a space at the table?
And who would serve us?
I don't mind helping.
It-- it's a system.
It's important.
Oh, yes. It's all about control.
It's all about balance.
Because we have a lot of that
at the moment.
Next course. Clear this away.
[sighs]
Uh, claret? Oh, you must.
-Water's fine.
-I insist.
[clock ticking]
To the world as we like it.
[clock keeps ticking]
[utensils clattering]
Had a very good swim today.
-[The Manager] Hm?
-Hm.
Very...
invigorating.
[clock ticking]
[utensils clattering]
I-- [clears throat]
I must say,
I'm enjoying my stay.
Um, the facilities
are excellent.
Really?
Uh, thank you.
We do try to keep you
comfortable and relaxed.
[clock ticking]
So, um...
what's the history
of this place?
-Oh, just a quiet place.
-[The Barman chuckles]
Always has been.
Always will be.
-Well, this is farcical.
-Quiet.
-Why?
-Because I say so.
-Because you always say so.
-Yes.
Because this is your table.
Yes, it is my table
and my rules.
Ah, the rules. Bingo.
Look,
I don't want to cause any--
Please--
please stay out of this.
This shouldn't concern you.
-Of course it fucking should.
-Enough.
My rules
are there for a purpose.
-They are absolute.
-Really?
We are not having
this conversation.
-We have a guest.
-Well, maybe he has a view.
[clock ticking]
Actually, I'm--
I'm a little tired.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
This was--
Good evening.
[sobbing quietly]
[light switch clicks]
[light switch clicking]
[sighs]
[ceiling fan whirring]
[faint moaning and pounding]
[ominous droning music playing]
[woman moaning loudly]
[distorted moaning and pounding]
[distorted moaning fades]
[calm music playing]
[faint, distant crying]
-[ominous music playing]
-[faint crying]
[crying continues]
[muffled sobbing]
[muffled sobbing continues]
-[door creaks]
-[woman sobbing]
-[clock ticking]
-[sobbing]
It's okay.
I'm not here to hurt you,
don't be afraid.
No.
You can't help me.
This isn't right.
[The Stranger] I know.
I can stop it.
Please trust me.
Take my hand.
[door clicks open
and slams shut]
[eerie music plays]
[static playing]
[screens buzzing]
[screens buzzing]
[loud, distorted music playing]
[music fading]
[TV buzzes]
[The Stranger breathes heavily]
[eerie music intensifies]
[panting]
Nasty habit.
I was just--
It's okay.
Relax.
I don't care.
We all have our needs
and yours right now
is crossing that threshold.
You should've just asked me.
Like I said,
all sorts of opportunities.
[lock clicks]
All yours.
[muffled moaning and pounding]
[muffled moaning and pounding]
[intense pounding and moaning]
[muffled screaming]
[muffled moaning]
-[man] Hey!
-Oh, are you joining us?
-What in God's name?
-[man] Get out.
[The Stranger]
What the hell is going on?
Get out.
This is wrong.
Do you even know
what you're doing here
and who for?
What are you sick people
trying to do?
-Right, that's enough.
-Ow!
What kind of
charnel house is this?
There are children
exposed to this depravity.
Let go of me, you bastard.
Enough! You must stay in here.
It's for your own good.
[tense music playing]
[lock clicks]
The show is over.
All of you, back inside.
[ominous music playing]
If I hadn't got there
when I did--
oh, this is all too much.
He's out of control.
There's just no balance anymore.
Do you hear me?
I can't do this on my own.
[The Barman] I need you to do
something very special for me.
[panting]
I need you to go to his room.
You're going to help him.
You know what I mean by that.
Ah.
[sobbing]
No, don't.
Please.
Does this thing
even have a name?
Is it a babyish name like...
Foo Foo or...
Missy Munchkin?
Or is it a practical...
functional name like...
-Rag Dolly?
-No.
[sobbing]
[shattered breathing]
You will make him see
how special you are.
Do you understand?
-Do you understand?
-Yes.
[lighter clicks]
There. That was easy, wasn't it?
[sobbing]
Make it special for him.
If I have to take
Rag Dolly out again,
she will go back
in blackened pieces.
Clean yourself up first.
He'll need you
pretty as a picture.
Go on.
Now.
[quiet eerie music playing]
[lock rattles]
[door creaks]
[quiet music playing]
[screens buzz]
[static playing]
Do you like this?
What are you doing?
[gasps]
-I'm sorry.
-[The Stranger grunts]
I'm sorry.
[gasps]
We've got to get you
out of this place.
You're not safe here.
[sobs]
It will be okay,
but we need to leave now.
[baleful music plays]
[static playing]
Do you see what he's doing?
[over PA]
Corrupting your investment,
taking it from you.
They must be stopped.
[suspenseful music plays]
[fire alarm ringing]
Out of the way.
What have you done?
I'm just getting started.
Come on now.
Open this.
Be reasonable.
This isn't how it works.
We could sit
and talk about it, old man,
but that isn't really my way.
[fire alarm keeps ringing]
Hotel guests, ignore the alarm
and please return to your rooms.
[over PA] Everybody return
to your rooms immediately.
This is an urgent
safety announcement.
[over PA]
No running in the corridor!
No cutting other guests!
-Stop it!
-[screens buzzing]
Leave it alone.
This is no place for you.
Now you're free.
No. No! [gasps]
-[door bangs]
-[fire alarm rings]
-[guests clamoring]
-[door bangs]
[door bangs]
[ringing continues]
-[The Maid grunts]
-[The Stranger pants]
-[indistinct]
-[both grunting]
[both sobbing]
[The Stranger screams and pants]
[screaming]
What were you thinking?
-[The Maid crying]
-[fire alarm ringing]
No...
running...
corridors.
No...
rules.
[clamoring in the distance]
-[The Maid panting]
-[eerie music playing]
[guests clamoring]
[The Maid panting and grunting]
[distorted,
ear-splitting tone plays]
[The Maid grunts and screams]
[The Maid sobbing and crying]
[quiet eerie music playing]
[melancholic
instrumental building]
[The Maid sighs]
[The Stranger panting]
[The Stranger sobbing]
[The Stranger crying]
[The Stranger sobs desperately]
There are loved ones
In the glory
Whose dear forms
You often miss
When you close
Your earthly story
Will you join them
in their bliss?
Will the circle
Be unbroken
By and by
By and by
Is a better home awaiting
In the sky
In the sky
[tense music plays]
[The Stranger sobs]
[eerie rhythmic beat playing]