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The Blazing Cannons (2017)
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(UPLIFTING BALLAD MUSIC) Love is the measure Of who you can be Love is the treasure, now and forever And love is free Love is the future Love is the past Love is the present that keeps on giving Together at last Love is a beauty in life that catches your eye Long as it shoots on the brightened sky (ALARM BEEPS) Oh shit. Come back to bed. I can't, I'm on the early shift. I'll text you when I get to work. (OMINOUS MUSIC) (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) (WOMAN GAGS) So lads, let's go over this again, shall we? From the beginning. ("SAXON ET STEEL" BY CLARA BAILLIE-LANE) Saxon Saxon et Steel (SINGING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) (POLICE SIRENS BLARE) Okay, next question. In 1973's Magnum Force, name the five rookie cops that Callahan first meets at the gun range. First of all, that's a trick question. There were only four of them. David Soul, Robert Urich, Tim Matheson, and Kip Nivern. Correct. In the 1972 movie Deliverance, when Burt Reynolds, John Voight, and Ned Beaty find Ronnie Cox's body, which arm is dislocated behind his head? (PHONE RINGS) It's the left. (SNAPS) You got it. Okay, this is the last question. Which actor took over from Pete Duel in the 1970s western series Alias Smith and Jones? - That's easy. - Which also starred Ben Murphy. That's easy, Roger Davis, who incidentally also did the voiceover at the opening of the show when Pete Duel was in it. Okay, can't give you an extra point for that, it wasn't a question. But, that's 100 out of 100. Same. Naturally. (UPBEAT FUNK MUSIC) Saxon, Steel, get your asses in here. Alright. See, our strangler struck again last night. Thanks for the call. Don't get smart with me, Saxon. A 20-year-old nurse left her boyfriend's and never even made it to the end of the fucking street. Did he leave anything this time? (WRAPPER CRINKLES) Same as before. Yep, another one of those fucking Betty Band things. This is the second one now, I've got the mayor crawling right up my ass over this. What about the boyfriend? We've ruled him out. Believe me, it wasn't him. He didn't stop puking for about 20 minutes when we told him about her. Right, the thing is, the mayor wants... The mayor wants this, the mayor wants that, that's all we ever hear. Where is he when we need him? BANNERMAN: Mayor Maloney. Chief. Right then, Steel, you useless piece of cheese, we have two victims now. What have you found out? He's Saxon, I'm Steel. As you pointed out, there's two victims now. Yeah, we've got a Charlie Innis. Somehow managed to get his leg removed with one of them Bendy Band things. Fuck's sake, Betty Bands. It's called a Betty Band. And then last night, a Lauren Taylor, also killed with a... BANNERMAN: Betty. Band. Could be a fetish thing. I hear they like strangling. And rubber. We could see what's going down locally, so to speak. Yeah, listen, don't forget about the note as well. Another note? Someone read it out to me. To Saxon and Steel. Personal, nice touch. I've killed twice now, so you know I'm not kidding. If the city continues to fail at meeting my demand for 5,000 pounds... 5,000? Five million, he wants five million. Greedy fucker. For five million pounds, then I'll continue my killing spree. You won't know who, you won't know when, and you won't know where, but. But? There's another page. That actually makes sense. (TURNS PAGE) But I'll be watching. Next time, it could even be a cop. (HISSES) I want the mayor busted out of his job. Whoops. Bit awkward. Reply in The Peterborough Chronicle small ads section. Omega. And that's the first time he's signed a name. Omega? It's the last letter of the Greek alphabet, it means the end. Of another life, I reckon. Exactly. The bloody press have started calling him the Betty Band Strangler after it leaked what he was using. Bloody typical. I prefer Omega. Omega, yeah, yeah, so do I. He wrote the letter to you. Maybe he knows you. (LAUGHS) Good, good point, Mr. Mayor. We could check out all the people we've either pissed off or arrested, see who's back out on the streets. Nah, would take too long. True. Okay, give us a few hours, I'll get the money together. - What? - You're gonna pay up? - This is ridiculous. - Calm down. Oh, steady on, boys. Fucking mayor you're speaking to. Look, let's follow up on our leads. Give us a few more days, Mayor. You don't want the city thinking that you're a coward, do you? You got 48 hours! Well, you heard him. If you haven't got anything substantial by then, you're either off the case, or you're getting that fucking money together. Go on, hit the streets. Absolute fucking monkeys. Cocks, fucking cocks, that's what they are. I don't know why we put up with this shit, to be honest. They have no idea what it's really like on the streets. They're all the same. Pen-pushing wanky sons of bitches. (CHUCKLES) She's nicked a bag! - We're on it. - We're on it. Stop her! Freeze, freeze! (GUN FIRES) Sounds like a 357 Colt Python. Within I reckon she's got four shots left. I'll hold her here, you try and get her from behind. Why me? You're always better coming up the rear. I'm on it. STEEL: Police officer, throw down your weapon! BAG SNATCHER: Screw you! STEEL: This is your last chance, give up now! ("SAXON ET STEEL" BY CLARA BAILLIE-LANE) Saxon Saxon et Steel Saxon Saxon et Steel Saxon Saxon et Steel Saxon Saxon et Steel Saxon Saxon et Steel Saxon Saxon et Steel Go ahead. You've only got one shot left! (GRUNTS) You can't do this, it's against the law! The law, what the hell would you know about the law? SAXON: You can't be trusted. If you misbehave. We'll put you away. Pair of... Protect and serve. Let's return this bag. And what's with the ABBA outfits, lads? You look like Benny. And Bjorn. He's Benny, I'm Bjorn, he's got a beard. What's wrong with ABBA? I've got all their records, Voulez-Vous. Well, Voulez-Vous. What's your favorite ABBA song? I'd probably go with Waterloo. STEEL: Knowing Me Knowing You? Fernando was a good song. - Save All Your Kisses For Me. - Lads! - I think that's up there. - Lads! (UPBEAT FOLK MUSIC) (PATRONS CHAT) Tit up. Rusty washers, shiny helmets. Milk me. Bloody loads of fetish creeps here, I don't know where to start. Is everything alright down there? Or are you quite happy just staring at my tits? I'm quite happy. Well if it isn't Pepsi and Shirley. Or should I say Marion and Shirley? Fucking 70s throwbacks. Donovan and O'Rourke. Thought I could smell the peat. You fucking pricks. What the fuck is that? Fetish forum, choking me softly? Pussy-whipped? Jesus. You two are even weirder than we fucking thought. Duh, we're on a case, actually. What, the Betty Band thing? Well don't worry, because we'll be on the case soon. Once you two fuck it up like you always do. Leave it. (UPBEAT FOLK MUSIC) If I were you, I'd take your girlfriend's advice. If you wanna seriously have words. Come on, guys, I don't want any trouble in here. You're cops, for fuck's sake. STEEL: Dickhead! (GRUNTS) O'ROURKE: Fight like a fucking man, trying to bite me! (GROWLS) Fucking bite me! (PATRONS CHAT) DONOVAN: Look at you, you pair of fucking psychos. Blazing cannons. We come down hard on bad boys! SAXON: Yeah. Right, you pair, get out. How many more times do we have to deal with this shit? It's always you two. You freak, don't be handing your shit out in here, this is a cop's bar. (SHOUTS) Okay, I didn't know, I'm sorry! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, into fetish, bondage, asphyx, asphink. - Asphyxiation. - Fucking love that shit. Well come on down to downtown. Friday afternoon, say Rubber John sent you. Are you Rubber John? Yeah, that's me, at your service. We might come down. To downtown. Pay you a little visit. Look, I don't want no trouble, okay? Everything I do is perfectly legal. Hey, we like to party. Yeah, big time. So what you waiting for? Those spotted dicks don't make themselves. Bit of a long shot, but might be worth a visit. Nothing so far has pointed to it being sexually motivated, other than the strangulation, but there has been no evidence that he was (SQUEAKS). But it's the only link we've got. And there could be some chicks. You had me at chicks. Let's go undercover, though. Yeah, deep undercover. (RAVE MUSIC) Hey guys, what's the password? Rubber John? Rubber John. You got it, come on in. How'd you hear? Explain yourselves to me. We work with all sorts here. (WOMEN GIGGLE) Bad about that killer and stuff, isn't it? Yeah, scary. Heard anything about it, you know, on the streets? Faces, fabulous! Now Mel, be an absolute angel and go fix us some of your special drinks, would you? Two specials coming right up. I'm so glad you could come! Welcome to my little party! SAXON: Cool. STEEL: Sweet. Why do they call you Rubber John? Believe me, you don't wanna know. So feel free to mingle, we cater for all tastes and proclivities. And the fetish party? We had to have a drink, didn't we? Need to blend in. It's just unfortunate what happened. (UPTEMPO DANCE MUSIC) I wanna get inside your love I wanna get inside your love Penetration I wanna get inside your love Penetrate It's so tight, it's so tight It's so tight, it's so tight Thought I was gonna be at this party, didn't you? It's so tight, it's so tight It's so tight, it's so tight Fuckwits. It's so tight, it's so tight Penetrate you day and night Wam bam man, me and my core Ain't nobody go on this date before It's so good, it's so great Pumping up your heart rate Gonna be moving on a silver plate So call me Mr. Penetrate I wanna get penetration Inside your love I wanna get penetration Inside your love I wanna get penetration Inside your love You make me rowdy, see inside Make me rowdy You make me row, make me rowdy, see inside Make me row, make me row I wanna get inside your love Make me row, penetration Make me row, penetration I wanna get inside your love Deep, deep penetration I wanna get inside your love Deep, deep penetration Penetration (RECORD SCRATCHES) (STEEL SNORES) (RUBBER JOHN GROANS) Fucking hell. (GRUNTS) That's why they call him Rubber John. (MOANS) Melody. Well, they never showed up. Fucking waste of time, now wasn't it? And my ass hurts. Anything? Nothing. SAXON: Me neither. Come on, girls. (GROANS) What a night! - It was such a good night. - You were gorgeous, you were gorgeous. I don't wanna see you go! MELODY: Oh, we don't wanna go, either! RUBBER JOHN: All good things come to an end. My little babies, look at you! Next week, Johnny. Next week, can't wait, missing you already! - Love you, Johnny! - Love you, Johnny! (MOANS) - Love you more! - Bye! (GIRLS CHAT) (OMINOUS MUSIC) RUBBER JOHN: Oh man, come on, you're gonna have to go home, dude, the party's over! It is for you. DISPATCHER: All units, all units, disturbance reported at 24 Bronson House. Repeat, disturbance reported at 24 Bronson House. Any unit acknowledge, over. That's Rubber John's place. Saxon and Steel to base, Saxon and Steel to base. Tell everyone else to get out of the way. This is our case, we're on it. Could be the strangler. You feel lucky today? Put the pedal to the metal. ("SAXON ET STEEL" BY CLARA BAILLIE-LANE) Saxon Saxon et Steel Saxon Saxon et Steel (BANGING) Saxon Saxon et Steel Take the stairs. Saxon Saxon et Steel Saxon Saxon et Steel Better luck next time, cocks. I mean cops. Who knows, next time you might catch me. I'm warning you, pay up or else. Son of a bitch, he was even listening. He's a fucking ghost. Call it in. We'll seal the area, might find some fingerprints. Yeah, probably ours. So you were at the party, and you both don't remember anything? You were the first on the scene. Bit suspicious. (OMINOUS MUSIC) (SEWING MACHINE WHIRS) Daddy's little babies. (SPLASHING) Hey, coming in? Yeah baby, I'm gonna be in in a couple of minutes. But first. This is for you. To us. Now, do you fancer a topper? Yes, please. I'll be back. Okay, shall I meet you in the tub? Yeah, go. (OMINOUS MUSIC) (GLASS CLINKS) Thanks baby. (GLOVE SQUEAKS) (YELPS) (SHOUTS) (KNOB RATTLES) (GASPS) (POLICE SIRENS BLARE) And then I managed to lock myself into the changing rooms, and he tried to get in, then Nick came. Is there anything else you can tell us? TERRI: Sorry. Did he attempt to strangle you with this? What? No, he didn't get that far. We found this in the pool. It's one of those, god, what's that annoying advert? Do you mean that Betty Band advert? Hey Betty, what are you doing? I'm making these, Mummy. What are they, Betty? They're bands, Mummy. Maybe we should call them Betty Bands, Betty. Oh Mummy! (GIGGLES) (UPBEAT JINGLE MUSIC) Betty Bands, Betty Bands They're fun for you and me Betty Bands, Betty Bands You can make almost anything Betty Bands, Betty Bands Make you laugh and play and sing Betty Bands, Betty Bands You can make almost anything Yeah, Betty Bands - Yeah. - Yeah. - Ooh la la. - Ooh la la. (GIGGLES) Annoying, isn't it? So what did he look like? He was five foot 10, medium build. But he had these piercing eyes. That's it, really, it all happened so quickly. How's it looking? I'm sorry, it's not much to go on. Can you think of anything else at all? He had short brownish hair. Okay. - Is this him? - That's incredible! Yeah, that's him! STEEL: Get this sent out, let us know soon as you get a sighting. I'm on it. We're gonna catch this punk. Yeah, and make him pay, the Saxon and Steel way. Saxon Saxon et Steel When can I put my clothes on? Need your clothes for evidence, I'm afraid. And gonna need that towel in a minute. Guys, we've had a sighting already. I thought he'd pop up sooner, or later. Where? You know the gay club on 5th? No. Yeah. But it's not a gay club anymore, though. Whatever, well he's been spotted in there. ("SAXON ET STEEL" BY CLARA BAILLIE-LANE) It's time to rid crime. And exterminate the grime. Saxon Saxon et Steel You can't tell me that you don't see The love we had is no more You gave me nothing at all (UPTEMPO DANCE MUSIC) (LAUGHS) What, is it 70s night already? (GUFFAWS) Hey. Hey! (CHUCKLES) I just about remember when those haircuts were in fashion, mate. Come on, mate. (GROANS) Get me the manager. That was the manager. We're looking for this man. You seen him? Well? It was the manager that called the police. You might wanna try over there. Keep the change. Knobsack. Ready? I was born ready. Blend in. You gave me nothing at all You gave me nothing at all But I keep on waiting You can't tell me that you don't see The love we had is no more You gave me nothing at all You gave me nothing at all But I keep on waiting You can't tell me that you don't see the love we had (WOMAN YELPS) You gave me nothing at all (GROANS) Wallies! Let us through, we're cops. No fuck you are. If you ain't got a ticket, you ain't getting in. Nice moves, but you still ain't getting in. Proper, but that will, let's go. ANNOUNCER: Enjoy the show. (DINGY ROCK MUSIC) (MAN GRUNTS) Jesus! Fucking looking for tickets. Enjoy the film. It's fucking brilliant. (DOOR BANGS) What's that all about? (MAN GRUNTS) (PATRONS CHAT) (FARTING) - Freeze! - Freeze! What the fuck? STEEL: Chief! What are you two pricks doing here? We had a sighting of our killer. Well he's not fucking here, is he? Do you mind closing the door on the way out? You fucking bumbling fucking bunch of fucking absolute fucking pricks! Well I did not expect to find him in there. Let's keep searching the building. The killer must have been here. (OMINOUS MUSIC) (DOG BARKS) (DOORS UNLOCK) It's mine, I believe. (GASPS) (SCRAPING) I know you know who I am, so I'm going to cut the shit. I am getting tired of the police department and the mayor's office not taking me seriously. Unfortunately for you, my dear, I have to make a point that they aren't listening to me! (SOBS) This is why I called you in. Son of a bitch! It was delivered this morning. Looks like he's kidnapped somebody this time. It was wrapped up in this note. Dear pigs, that's you, Saxon and Steel. I want six million now. I'll meet one of you with the money. I have your phone numbers, I'll call you. How did they get our phone numbers? If you still aren't listening, I'll send you the other ear. Omega. Open bracket, the Betty Band Strangler. Close bracket. I'll meet him. When can you get the money? We'll trap him, he won't see a penny! I'm not giving you the money. In fact, the reason I'm showing you this fucking letter is to teach you both a lesson. You're off the case. You can't be serious. SAXON: We're this close! I've got the mayor breathing down my neck, I can't risk you two fucking this up! Who's taking over the case? Who's taking over the case? Donovan and O'Rourke. You're shitting us! You're off the case, and that's final. You're lucky I'm not asking for your guns and your badges. You'd only use them as a butt plug, Chief. What did you say? He said stick it up your ass. I'm warning you. Stay away from this case, do you hear me? And leave Donovan and O'Rourke alone! I said, leave Donovan and O'Rourke alone! DONOVAN: What are you doing? What are you doing? O'ROURKE: Bastards, put you in a, fuck you. It's fucking curtains for you asses! - Just what the fuck are you at? - Get him, get him! O'ROURKE: You pig! You fucking bastards! How long have we been in here now? Fucking lifetime, listening to you! DONOVAN: Don't, will you fucking... STEEL: Shut the hell up. Who the fuck are you? (O'ROURKE SHOUTS) Oh my god, help! DONOVAN: Try and get the window open! - Help me! - Help! (DONOVAN BURPS) Come on. Call. Hardly six million pounds, is it? (CLEARS THROAT) Who needs real money? (UPTEMPO DANCE MUSIC) You made your own money? Is this something you two make a habit of? I'll tell you what we do make a habit of. Solving cases. Would you have dealt with the case any better, Inspector Holt? By the way, is that what your wife says every time you try and touch her? Halt. (CHUCKLES) My wife died two years ago in a gas explosion. Shit happens. (UPTEMPO DANCE MUSIC) (PHONE RINGS) We've got your money. And you better have. Now listen, and listen good. You're gonna be seeing quite a lot of the city tonight. - The city. - The city. I said listen. This is how it's gonna work. I give you a location of a phone box, and if you don't get there and answer it by the fourth ring, she loses another body part. You son of a bitch! Park Lane. I suggest you get moving. (PHONE RINGS) I'm here. Padholme Road. Did you hear that? SAXON: Yeah, I heard it. I'm not gonna be far behind. (PHONE RINGS) Enjoying the exercise? I'll meet you by the church, you've got 10 minutes. I'm looking forward to it. Oh, and one thing. She'd better be alive. Then don't be late. (KIDS CHAT) Alright, knobhead? What's in the handbag, homo? You talking to me, scrunge? Yeah I am, dickhead. Now drop the bag, fucko! You shouldn't have said that, I'm a cop. You? A cop, fuck off! - (SCREAMS) - Oh shit! GIRL: I was only messing about, what the fuck? You need a manners lesson. Maybe next time, you and your pathetic gang will think twice before you try and intimidate someone. - Here beginneth the lesson. - What the fuck? Fuck! (SQUEALS) You won't believe what happens next, even while it's happening. (SCREAMS) That's a nice little gash you got there. You should get it stitched. (GIRL WHIMPERS) You about? Don't worry, I'm out of sight. - Alright? - Yeah, you? What are you up to? Not a lot, really. I'm only asking 'cause I'm a cop. Alright. (GIRLS LAUGH) Come on, where are you? Closer than you think. (GAGS) Do you wanna see this? (SHOUTS) (GASPS) Sweet? Yeah, I'll have one. I could do with a good suck. Probably shouldn't really be saying this, but I'm actually on a stakeout, undercover, watching my partner. TALL WOMAN: He's not there. And the stakeout? It was quite dark, wasn't it? He said it was really dark. Really dark? (GROANS) You, you'll never get away with this. Don't worry, Steel, you don't need to concern yourself with the girl anymore. She's dead. And you don't have to worry about the money, it's fake. I knew you'd never get six million, but you couldn't even put a couple of grand together? Tesco, BP Garage. What? Nothing. The Hungry Horse. I know what you're doing, are you wired? (HORN HONKS) You bastard. (GROANS) You alright? Looks like I fudged that right up. Maybe you didn't. And now we know where he's heading. Let's go. This is. Shit, not again. I forget about her. ("SAXON ET STEEL" BY CLARA BAILLIE-LANE) She was a wrong one. We got bigger things to worry about anyway. I think you know what time it is. It's time to go old school. Saxon Saxon et Steel (OMINOUS MUSIC) (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) STRANGLER: Don't forget your shoes, boys! SAXON: Fuck it, get them off. (OMINOUS MUSIC) (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) (SHOUTS) Call the chief. Let him know we're delivering a little present. (PHONE RINGS) What have you done with the chief? Idiots. You have the right to remain silent. And you didn't realize he'd been wearing this? STEEL: Did you ever notice? Well, well, well, well, well. Do you know what? I just know you're gonna ask me why. (SOMBER MUSIC) Well go on then, we're all ears. In fact, we got an extra one. I've been doing this job for 20 years and I know how these killers tick. Well, I got a taste for it. I hated you as much as I hated sitting behind a fucking desk, while you were both out there hungry for action, living your fucking dreams. We all make choices, Bannerman. I was counting on you putting Donovan and O'Rourke out of action. It was always my plan to lure you here eventually. Trap, was it? Well look who's trapped now. (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) You bastards! (GRUNTS) (GROANS) (LAUGHS) You, you aren't gonna shoot me. How would that look on your stinking police records? I'm the chief! No, you're a serial killer. And that makes you one sick fuck. If you can't stand the heat. Then you're just dead meat. (SHOUTS) You gotta give it to him, he's got balls. Yeah, but should've known his limitations. So you're both sticking to your story? STEEL: Why wouldn't we? SAXON: You found Bannerman's body, right? We didn't find a body. STEEL: So Bannerman could still be out there. - Or in here. - Or in here. (UPBEAT FUNK MUSIC) It's too easy just to say you want me It's too easy just to sit and stare I need something that you just can't give me 'Cause I've seen between your eyes But there's nothing there You ain't got no brain You ain't got no brain, you ain't got no brain You ain't got no brain, you ain't got no brain You ain't got no brain, you ain't got no brain B-R-A-I-N, you ain't got one It's too easy just to say you love me It's too easy just to let you play the fool, sugar I need someone who can get me thinking Who can read between the lines But that means nothing to you You ain't got no brain You ain't got no brain, you ain't got no brain You ain't got no brain, you ain't got no brain You ain't got no brain, you ain't got no brain B-R-A-I-N, you ain't got one You're the one mistreats you, That's why I've found you've got no clue Life's a road and nobody is roaming Simple things in life are free Personified simplicity That's why I say You ain't got no B-R-A-I-N, you ain't got no brain, my friend B-R-A-I-N, you ain't got no brain, say what B-R-A-I-N, you ain't got no brain, my friend B-R-A-I-N, you ain't got no brain No brain, no brain You ain't got no Say what |
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