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The Butchering (2018)
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(ominous music) (man breathing heavy) (dial tone buzzing) (menacing music) [Operator] 999, please state your emergency. (woman screaming) (fire alarm beeping) I need a car that's near Ashley Park. Do we have a car near Ashley? [Male Officer] Yeah, we're a few minutes away. We can be a go for Ashley. [Operator] Just got a call in from 36, neighbor said she heard screams coming from the Miller house. [Male Officer] Yeah, well that's a Friday night in the Miller House. [Operator] Come on, you know how this goes. Take a look at her and if she's bruised, we cuff hum and put him in the... [Male Officer] In the drunk tank, in the drunk tank. What do we do with the son? [Operator] He's probably with the others at the town hall. Keep a unit outside the house 'til he gets home. No sense in ratting his name. [Male Officer] All right, got you covered. We're all over it. (fire alarm beeping) (knocking) (door opening) [Male Officer] Wen? Wen, if you're there, I need you to come through right away. Wen, we need backup here. This isn't a domestic. This isn't a domestic, Wen. We're in the house. This is not a domestic. I need you here right now, we need backup. (sirens wailing) I could see taking a retirement when I have the chance. This was one with a lot of sadness in her eyes, let me tell ya. Hardly surprising. He beat the shit out of her. (camera clicking) Penny for your thoughts? Where's his son? Tommy? Not that it matters, when we arrived. I'm not lying to you, Walton. Don't take emotion well. You're doing the talkin' when we tell them about this. Somethin' tells me he already knows. Beg your pardon? We need to find Tommy. The town hall? What? The party at the town hall. That's where the kids are. (rock music) Hey, Ryan. Fuck me. So, I was thinking I bet you know you know why I'm going to University of Edinburgh next year. Right, right yeah. Well, it'd be great to have a hot Scottish boyfriend but I don't want my first time to be someone who sounds like Mel Gibson from Braveheart if you know what I mean. Yeah, yeah I think I do. But you know, Elise, there'll be loads of fellas here that'd be willing to give the send-off that you deserve. Anyone in particular? Marcus! Yeah, Marcus seems to really like you. Excuse me. (scoffs) As if. (indistinct chatter) Hey. Hey. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have wrecked it. Ryan. We're at a party. Let's just... forget about it. Really? Really. Okay. Come with me a second. Look. I know the way a lot of them say that long-distance doesn't work. I'm not trying to put any pressure on you. I'm really not, it's just... If you wanna wait, I... You have it. Ryan, I don't want a night. I want this. I want all of this. We'll make it work. Yeah, we will... Unless... Elise gets her way. Oh no, don't worry about her. I brushed her off. Besides, she has so many STIs, they need a new alphabet. (laughs) Come on, we'll go enjoy the party. In a minute. Did the music just stop? Yeah, I know right. Why? I don't know. Wait here a second. What the fuck? (menacing music) (thud) Oh shit. Oh shit, holy shit! Well, what is it? Cora, I just need you to be quiet, okay. - Ryan, what's going on? - Shh. (indistinct chatter) [Tommy] Who brought you here? [Woman] What? Tommy, what are you doing? [Tommy] Sit down right. [Woman] Tommy, no! (yelling) (woman screaming) (people yelling) (menacing music) Okay, just follow me. (Cora screaming) (camera clicking) (sirens wailing) Fuck. You okay? Listen. We're gonna send you both home tonight. And tomorrow, you're gonna have to make some statements. (gasps) Oh mommy. (Cora sobbing) So, how you doing? Who did this, detective? Tommy Miller. (phone ringing) You've got Walton. [Man] Walton, we got him. I think we have him. What? [Man] Someone at Dark Head We got a few calls. Oh fuck, where? [Man] He's heading past Burnt Hill heading into the woods. All right, I'll be there. Listen, I want the police surrounded with cars. Do you hear me? (somber music) (rock music) [Cora] Keep those radios turned on. It's one minute past nine and you're listening to KAB102.7. I'm Cora Burkes and very soon, the governor of the airways, Mr. Noel Dickson, will be taking you right through to the witching hour. Next caller. Okay caller, you're on the Air. [Radio Caller] Cora, you've been on the Air almost three hours now. And we haven't heard Tommy Miller once. This weekend is the 10th anniversary of Tommy Miller spree. Why are you still in town? I mean, do I need to remind you that they never even found his body, Cora? You know what. I don't have to listen to this. [Radio Caller] Hey, I'm just trying to look out for you. Next caller. Okay, Audrey, you're on the Air. How can I help? [Audrey] Cora, Cora! Cora, please help me! Audrey? [Audrey] Help me, Cora! Help me, he's gonna hurt me! - Help me! - Audrey, what's going on? [Audrey] It's Tommy. It's Tommy, Tommy Miller. (Audrey yells) (Audrey laughs) [Audrey] Happy Anniversary Cora! Well, we don't want callers like this on this show, do we Noel? No, we don't. And I'd just like to ask Audrey and those who may be laughing along with her, how would you feel, Audrey, if I put you on the line with the families of those victims? You wouldn't be so smug then, would ya? You absolutely disgust me. Anyway... I do apologize for ending the show on such a sour note, but as I said, Noel Dickson will be here to take you right through until midnight. I'm Cora Burkes. Until next time. Cora, I'm so sorry. We've been screening them all night. And I don't know what happened. Not your fault, Steven. It is the anniversary, what can I say? Yeah, well I'll be back on Monday and everything will be calmed down. Yeah? Yeah, until then, I have a three-day appointment with my quilt covers. See you later. Do you think she sleeps with a gun under her pillow? I don't know but one man's sliding in the front, you know? (chuckling) (phone buzzing) Listen, if it's about your car, I told you I need to take it tonight. Are you out of your mind? Maybe you don't care about embarrassing yourself on the radio, but you have a sister that has to go to school tomorrow. I've listened in even the Tommy Miller talk, you know. Take it easy, will ya. I doubt many of your friends listen to the radio anymore, Annabelle. This is bullshit! Everyone's gonna be staring at me and talking about my psycho sister! Hey, shut up. Who do you think you are, Annabelle? You have no idea how tough this weekend is for me. And what about me? Do you not realize this is hard for me to live with the stigma of this whole shitty thing! (sighs) Well, I'll tell you what. If you don't like the stigma of this whole thing, why don't you just move back in with mum, huh? If you can't deal with real life. Oh, get over yourself, Cora, I didn't... (sighs) Fuck. (door squeaking) (ominous music) (door clicks) Cora? (menacing music) (door slams shut) Annabelle? Annabelle, get down here. I want to talk to you. Annabelle! Annabelle. Let me in. Let me in or I'm gonna open the door. Annabelle, I know you're not sleeping. Look, I'm sorry I should invite you. I didn't mean to, but you were cheeky too. I mean, you know how hard this weekend is for me. It's the same every year. I know it isn't fair that you have to put up with it too. You just have to be patient with me. I'm sorry about what I said about making you move back in with mum. You can stay here if you want. Are we okay? (sighs) Annabelle, come on. I mean, what more do you want me to say? Annabelle! (Cora screams) (Cora sobs) (screams) (menacing music) (Cora screams) (cries) (menacing music) No! (menacing music) (groans) (sobs) (screams) (phone ringing) Right, there's money in the safe. Steve and Ella from next door have the spare key. And you know if you need me, to just ring the rangers. Got it? Now be safe. Same goes. I can look after myself, I'm an old tart. Are you sure you're okay with me going? Yes. No, go. Go enjoy yourself. I love you. I love you too. I'm going hiking! (chuckles) The attacks happened shortly after 11:00 p.m. last night. The police have yet to release any more information other than the victims' names. A press conference is scheduled in the coming hours. The victims, both Annabelle and Cora Burkes were siblings with Annabelle being a student at Braxton Community College. (camera clicks) (baleful music) (sirens wailing) What have we got, Holland? It's not a pretty sight, Ryan. Hope you didn't have a strong breakfast. It looks like most of the wounds were inflicted post-mortem. (camera clicking) Okay. Let's get them covered up. Sheet, sheets please. I'm sorry, Cora. Fuckin' press are driving me nuts. They keep asking me questions. They're curious. They think they have a right to know, I can't say I blame them. Do I know you? The name's Gilbert, Will Gilbert. The affiliates up at Glendale sent me. I'm your new partner. As if being a detective wasn't tragic enough, you had to come to Braxton. Yeah, well I headed a big investigation up there. Sick bastard was kidnapping and killing college kids, torturing them. Glendale Ripper? Yeah, I read about that. Did you catch the guy? Not even close. Bastard's still roaming. I asked for a transfer. I wanted someplace more quiet. I don't know what kind of travel brochures you read, detective, but this place is far from quiet. You ever heard of Tommy Miller? The Braxton Butcher? Who hasn't? I started uni when it all happened. There was a kid from Braxton up there, he was telling us all about it. How do you think we're gonna find him? Do you think this was Tommy? You think it wasn't? Don't know. Can we get them covered up, please! Are you all right? Come on. So the killer escapes. Somehow manages to keep track of time, decides he can't contain his rage any longer and comes back and hacks off a few more unsuspecting individuals. It makes perfect sense. I mean, you can talk about copycats all you like, but no self-respecting copycat would wait exactly 10 years. It's asking to be caught. I knew her. What? The girl. The older girl, Cora, I knew her. When? Back in school. We dated, we tried. We had a relationship. We left school, it didn't work out but we had a relationship. She was in the hall that night. I was in the hall that night. Look, I arrived a week ago and they dumped me here. I don't wanna tell you how to do your job but you need to hand this over if you're asking me. If you're telling me you and that girl had a thing, then you're too close to this. And on top of that, if Tommy Miller's back, then he could be targeting you. He could be finishing what he started. He killed the sister too, Will. She was 17. He's not finishing what he started. He's starting a whole new chapter. (ominous music) Can you believe this has happened? Kaitlin, you scared me. Oh, I'm really sorry. I've had a crazy morning. Really? You're working on an article or something? Well, duh. Have you been watching the news? The school paper wants to run a front page article on Annabelle, so I'm just trying to put an article together before that slime Mazie West beats me to it. Oh care to make a comment? Just offer my condolences. (scoffs) Well... No, I've just been getting that all day. Kaitlin, the girl just died. This was somebody's life. I know, I know. But is everyone afraid to admit she was sort of a bit of a bitch. Kaitlin! What, she was! Not withstanding, her body isn't even cold yet. Kaitlin, come on. Right okay, you're right, bad taste. It's a no-go area, but what do you think about today's other hot topic? Do you think Tommy Miller's back to stalk the streets of Braxton once again? (sighs) You know Kaitlin. I have to be somewhere else. Oh okay. I'll catch you later on, then. Unbelievable. I'm tellin' you, he's back. The Butcher is back. Well, you could always stay inside the closet if you're so worried. Wow, so funny. Could you do me a favor and pick up my sides for me? They're just splittin'. Well, I've got nothin' to worry about. Check out the guns. Witness the fitness, people. Pure stain. I'm sure his balls are the size of peas. Oh, I'm sure you would love to find out, wouldn't ya? Seriously though, do you take steroids? No. Do I take steroids. I'm serious. Well, I believe you, babe. Oh you don't count, you have to believe me. Let me tell you somethin', Ethan. The sooner you start pumping some iron, the better. I pump plenty iron, thank you. (smack) Ow! Not fair, I wasn't ready for that. Love not what they call you in the change rooms, yeah? What do they call me in the change rooms? [Oliver] Nothing. It's nothing. Hey bitch, what took you so long? I ran into Kaitlin. (gasps) Girl, fuckin' wrecks me. Give her a break. I've heard she's having a hard time gettin' into a university. She thinks she is something 'cause she writes that stupid blog. Nobody even reads it. I read it. I read it, too but it's just to make sure I'm not on it. She's the Perez Hilton of the Braxton youth. She's a catty bitch, that's what she is. Can we please get back to the subject at hand? I mean, if Miller has come back, then why now? It just doesn't make any sense? More cheery topic. A fellow student savagely killed last night and you wanna talk about something else. I mean, come on! You can't have something's this buzzin' ever since they started putting curry on the chips. Well, if you just want my opinion, you'll be thrilled to know that I actually agree. I mean, I watch a lot of crime investigation and it makes sense. Thank you. Mark my words, it won't be long before Miller's roaming the streets again in search of some new blood. Yeah, well I've got my fella, couples never die. I'm her lobster. Just don't have sex. Hey, Julie. I saw your uncle on the T.V. this morning. Yeah, some do. He's your uncle? He's a policeman. He's investigating the murders. Yeah, well, do us a favor. Tell him not to go canceling the party tomorrow night. Yeah, I don't think... You are going to that party tonight. I forbid you not to go. My mum's away this weekend. Even more reason then. Why would you wanna be home alone on the most dangerous night in Braxton's history? Foolish, foolish girl. Foolish girls die. Butcher's next victim, right here. Did I hear somebody say butcher? Sorry, I couldn't help but overhearing because I was trying to. You guys were talking about Tommy Miller. You're a Junior. You can't just sit at our table. That's really weak, so I think I just did. Where's your little fuck chum today, then? Okay, so calling us a sandack was one thing, but fuck chums. Oh good, you're here. Beavis was starting to worry. We prefer the term, heterosexual life partners. So, how are the Braxton Seniors this fine day? Are you quote, unquote shitting them for your safety? You're sitting at our table. Should you not be quote, unquote shitting that your safety? Is that a threat, Mr. Anderson? I think he's threatened us, Ron. Certainly sounded like one. Yeah, it was a threat. - Fuckin' asshole. - Oliver! Come on Oliver. You didn't need to do that. What? It felt good. Me and Monsheim Henderson Me and Don Chibs Grab me a latte. Hi guys. Hi Oliver. Claudia. Did you want something Claudia? Just wanted to say, hello. I don't know if it's the whole murder thing but I'm feeling very giving today. Yeah, you're always giving. What was that? I said, it's always nice to be giving. That's a nice jacket, Alicia. I used to have one in red but I'd given it to War On Want. So, what's the talk of the table? I'll be back in a minute. We were just talking about the murder last night. Oh I know, tragic. My dad was freaking out this morning. He was like, Claudia babes, you need to be so careful because you're so beautiful. And that would just rub a lot of people up the wrong way. Hey, Danny. Julie. Having fun? Julie, wait. Julie, wait. Look, you haven't spoken to me in three weeks. If you could just... You said, we needed a break. You said, you needed a break. We needed to keep our distance for awhile. Now, you're going out with Claudia? Look, I didn't think you wanted to be with me anymore. I mean, one moment when we're fine and then (sighs) and then we weren't fine. Things just got awkward. That's why you talk, Danny. You tell me these things so we can work on them. You don't just start running around with the school hag. Can we please just leave the past in the past? I mean, after everything that happened - with Micheal. - No. Don't you dare bring Michael into this. You know, they say death brings like the best and the worst in people. And Michael's death... christ, did it bring out the worst in you? You didn't even go to his funeral, Danny. Our... (sighs) Our best friend kills himself and you don't even go to his funeral. I mean, I don't how many times that I had to tell you that there was nothing going on between me and Michael. I know. And I'm sorry. Look I'm sorry everyday. I don't know what else to say. You don't have to say anything, Danny. I just wanted to see the look in your eyes when I tell you that you mean nothing to me, not anymore. What'd you do to her now dumb ass? Just fuckin' leave her alone. I don't know how you're all thinking about this. I don't know what you're feeling. As an adult, I don't know what to think or feel. Annabelle was a lovely young lady. She was a lovely young girl. When she was a child, she was a lovely child. I don't know how you're going to rationalize it, how you're going to feel about the loss of one of your friends. Ethan, I know that you and she were good friends. (game beeps) I've seen you together occasionally. Oliver, I know that you and she used to be quite friendly. If there are problems, if there are worries, if there are questions or queries, please ask. Yes, Paul. Miss de Geox you like her? It's my fault. I shouldn't have even gone near him. I just need to stop feeling sorry for myself. I'm just so angry at him. It's all right to be angry. I mean, I know you're upset now but vent it all here. It's gonna make you feel better, okay. Claudia is a bitch. She'll dump him like last week's Chinese, you know she will. She's a fuckin' slut. Yeah. You all right? Yeah. Are you sure? Yeah, I'm good. Okay. (clock chimes) (somber music) You went to the Miller house? Yeah, it's just deserted as it's ever been. I see it for a cult ritual or two. Maybe he's checked himself into a Holiday Inn somewhere. Thankfully, our day isn't a total bust. Oh yeah. We found something in our victim's garden. What did we find? (thud) Is there any DNA on it? No, it's clean. Look familiar? This is the... This is the mask that he wore that night. Does this leave us to assume he's off picking himself up a new one. Right, this can't be leaked to the press, okay. If they get a hold of this, if Tommy Miller is back and the press get a hold of this, then it's gonna be my ass on the plate. So let's just, we'll keep working it, yeah. The minute I begin to think he's targeting you, I'm requesting a new partner and you're skippin' town. You're not a bad partner, Will. Give me time. (school bell ringing) (locker doors slam) You're giving me a lift. So... You're gonna talk to me or what? What were you saying to her? Nothing. It wasn't nothing. You were talking to her about something. I'm not stupid. Don't treat me like I'm some sort of idiot, Danny. Hope you made it clear to her that you're with me now. I think you did that yourself. (Danny scoffs) I mean, come on. All this arm-in-arm shit. People haven't done that in a hundred years. Are you trying to say that you're embarrassed by me or something because I don't need you, Danny. I won't be little miss desperate girlfriend chasing after you every waking minute of the day tryin' to see if you're lookin' at another girl. I've got a thousand fellas lookin' in my direction and who's lookin' in yours? Damaged goods. Damaged, fucking goods, that's all. Do you wanna cover that in here? Go on. Call her again! Oh fuck you! Just torture yourself. And don't even think about phoning me again for at least a week. (ominous music) Yeah, they went skiing in the Alps. I know, they've got the life of it. Okay, bye. Whether or not the man known as Tommy Miller has returned to Braxton remains to be seen. Of the sources close to the Braxton... Braxton Butcher, yeah right. (door clicks) (ominous music) Laura? (menacing music) (door clicks shut) (menacing music) Laura, are you there? Laura! (both scream) What are you? You kept calling me? Are you deaf? I was gettin' ready. Where are you going? I'm going to Paul's. Do mom and dad know? Yeah. Really? Yeah. So if I were to phone mom and dad right now and tell them you were going to Paul's, they'll be fine with this? If you rang right now, you'd be a dick. Get back into your pajamas, Laura, you're stayin' in. Oh piss off, Alicia. Laura, it's dangerous out there. Paul's gonna pick me up, I'll leave now. So just chill. It's one night, can you not, just stay in? I'll be back at half at eleven. You fuckin' better be. Do you have money? Yes. Stay safe. Yeah, yeah be safe. (door clicks shut) (thudding) (haunting music) [Operator] 999, what's your emergency? Hi, this is probably gonna sound a bit weird but there was this man, guy standing outside my house awhile ago and I think he was wearing some kind of mask. [Operator] (sighs) Is this a joke, miss? No, no. It's not a joke. I wouldn't do that. It's just, he was staring in at me. [Operator] Did you have a light on? Well, yeah but I turned it off. [Operator] Did he speak to you? Make any threatening sounds? Did he scare you in any way? Well, no but he was just staring in. [Operator] Well, right now I don't know if there's, I don't know what we can do for you down there. I mean, I'm able to put it down. We can send a car but it is pretty full tonight. Are you home alone? Yes, well no, I mean. I have a sister and I guess she'll be home later. [Operator] Sorry, well don't be panicking. We have a few strange ones here, but most of them are harmless, you know. Weekends bring 'em out, especially this weekend. Yeah, you're probably right. But what if I... [Operator] Don't let last night make you nervous. We're treating it as an isolated incident. We had a lot of people using it for pranks tonight. Sad, but it's true. Yeah, you're probably right. [Operator] You know the number to call if you're worried. Yeah. [Operator] Where are you? Ashley Park. [Operator] Ashley Park? We've got cars there all night. You've nothing to worry about. Look, you're doing the right thing. You're inside, just keep the doors and windows shut. All right, thanks. [Operator] All right, take care. Bye, bye. (dog barking) ("So Right" by Shake!) (door slams shut) (door creaks) (sinister music) (menacing music) Leave me alone! I'll call the police! Leave me alone! (menacing music) (screaming) (menacing music) (screaming) (coughing) (menacing music) Look, I'm tellin' ya. You're too hung up on her. You gotta put her in the spank bank and move on. I don't wanna move on. (sighs) I wanna get her back. I think you're forgetting a very significant, slutty obstacle. What? You're already seeing Claudia, you twat. Yeah well, don't know about that anymore. Another fight? I guess you could say that. You see, you see. Your thirst for Julie has caused problems in your relationship with Claudia. You had your chance with Julie and you blew it. Do you wanna crawl home, Ethan? Here, you were with her right until Michael died, right? Yeah. Well, we broke up right after he died. And why'd you split up? I don't know. We're both going through a lot then. Eh-eh, it's not even on the board list. You and Julie broke up because of your paranoia. Well, hold on Ethan. I was there Danny. Ollie was there too. Look, I don't how many times we had to tell you that there was nothing going on between Julie and Michael. They were friends, that's all. Julie loved you. I know. (sighs) I know that now. I mean. I guess you might still have a chance. What do you mean? I mean for things to go back to the way they were. Yeah? You need to remind her of a happier time. Sure you've changed, but you're willing to change. Do that and you might just get her back. How do you not have a girlfriend? Hmph. (door squeaking) (door knob creaking) (knocking) Ryan? Hey Jules. I spoke to Michael's parents the other day. Yeah? How are they? As expected. His mum... Nah I don't think she'll ever be the same. What about you? How are you keepin'? Yeah, no coke or heroin use, the shit. Good. I just worry, that's all. I know you do and it's sweet. And I know that if I ever need to talk, my hotshot detective uncle's just a phone call away. How are you? Today, could have been easy. It wasn't. But I guess the term occupational hazard applied. How do your reconcile that? I mean, all of the things you're saying, how do you convince yourself to just work? You can't. And if you can, you're doing something wrong. Can I ask you a question? Sure. Do you really think he's back? Honestly, I don't know. But if he is, I'll be ready for him. (phone buzzing) (chuckling) Sorry about this. You've got Fenton, go ahead. [Man] Fenton, we need you over at Ashley Park. It's number 11. It looks like another stabber. Ashley? That's Alicia's house. Who? Ask about the victim. What have we got on the victim? [Man] It's another girl, Fen. It's bad, it's really bad, Ryan. Jesus Christ. (sirens wailing) Wait here. (somber music) The neighbors called it in. They heard screaming. And the door was open when we got here. Don't tell me what I think you're gonna tell me. It's the same deal, Fenton. Fenton, you know how they say, some things you can't unsee. (camera clicking) (somber music) (baleful music) Looks like Tommy hasn't lost his touch. She's 17. Jesus Christ, she's 17. (Will sighs) You were right. He's opened up another chapter. This isn't just a guessing game anymore, is it Fenton? Tommy Miller's back for the kids in this time. Detectives. You might wanna come and take a look at this. (ominous music) (baleful music) (ominous music) (thud) (haunting music) Hi Julie. Hey Kaitlin. I'm so sorry. I know you two were close. When is this gonna end? (indistinct chatter) You're going home. You're going home, you're packing some stuff and you're getting the fuck outta here. He fuckin' wants me. If he wants to kill me, I'm right here. He's fuckin' with me! That's all this is. How far does this have to go, Ryan? Holy shit, did you see that back there? Scoop? You know what this could do for university application? We're like this generation's Woodward and Bernstein. I know, right. (menacing music) Fuck, Kaitlin. Amateurs. First, you're a journalism guy. Always beware of who's listening. Do you think Woodward and Bernstein would've been talking that loud? Please. You won't be so smug when we catch Miller. And just how do you plan on doing that? Ringing up his agent and setting up while you sit there and interview? Make fun all you want, we'll be the ones to crack this case before anyone else. Uh-huh. So which one of you is Frank and which one is Joe? (scoffs) So you know Woodward and Bernstein, but you don't know the Hardy brothers. (scoffs) Okay, the point is real journalism guys, maybe you should have a go at it. And I suppose you know all about real journalism. Sorry, how many university offers have you gotten again? Dig. See you can act as cool as you want, Kaitlin. We know you're shakin' in your boots. You're scared somebody else is gonna get the scoop before you. Ooh, care to make a wager on that? No, we don't like to wager Kaitlin. Sounds like you're scared. Ron, I've got you've been short and curly and I'm not lettin' go. Good luck boys. May the best man win. Did you just call yourself a man? Owned. (chuckles) (padlock clicks) (sighs deeply) She's right here. Just like you and me. It shouldn't have been Alicia. It shouldn't have been anyone, Julie. Do you really think he's back? I don't know. I don't know about you but I'm scared Danny. You don't need to be scared. Hey, you know I'm here for you no matter what. (sighs) You sure about that? Can we please just have one civilized conversation? I mean, for fuck's sake, Julie. You know me better than anyone. Look, me and you were friends before you even knew who Sarah was. Me, you and Michael. You really care about me? Of course I do. Do you wanna be with me? Yeah. (metallic thud) (keys tapping) (thud) (ominous music) Watching? Yeah. You mean like a creepy pervert next door? What's his name? Mr. Brine. He tried to get into a taxi with me one night when I was leaving yours. No thanks. That's weird. You're just so hyper alert after your friend's untimely death. It's happening to all of us. I nearly took my makeup table late last night thinking it was Tommy fuckin' Miller. It turns out my mum had just moved it. I guess you're right. So let's have a nice, quiet day. Get ready for the party. (groans) Julie, come on. There's one thing you need right now is to release. Just release, breathe. Feel all the positive energy coming into your system. It will be fun. Remember, fun? Before all the murder, when there was fun? Who are you gonna trust? Come on. You. That was straight. Do you really think Alicia wants you sitting around here moping about her? Well, actually she probably would but you know what I mean. It's the town hall party. It's like our Oscars but with less plastic surgery and deodorant. What do you say? (Julie sighs) And so in closing, in spite of recent events, I would just like to say, the Butcher is dead. I know, he's not gonna come back. What's that? He's behind me? Oh no, he isn't. No, he isn't. (screams) Wait, wait, wait. Cut, stop. What the hell was that? What? I thought that the best one yet. There was no build-up, no excitement. It was too Scream 3. It needs a more Scream 2. A less intelligent person would say you're getting obsessive. Well, that's why they're less intelligent. Back to one! Look. We shouldn't do this anymore. You're cuttin' me off? Sarah loves me. And I'm pretty sure I love her too. That's sweet. I mean, we're both in unhappy relationships, Oliver. You know that as well as I do. No, I don't. I think I'm in love. I think I love Sarah. You're a sportsman. You have no idea what love is. You kick around a ball to catch people love your for it. But come on, let's be real. You deserve to be with someone a bit more, high brow than Sarah. So that's all you see me as, huh? A fuckin' sportsman? Don't get all mature on me, Oliver. How do you not feel bad? I mean, you're the one who's going behind Danny's back. Do you feel guilty at all? Well, I'm not gonna slit my wrists over it, no. You see, that's where me and you are different, Claudia. I'm human. But you... Are the fuckin' anti-Christ. For the record, I dumped you. We're over, Claudia. Get over it. What? What do you want? (gasps) Jesus Christ, Kaitlin. Hi, Claudia. You can be an assassin in your charity shop shoes. Was that Oliver I see you talkin' to today? What? Oh, yeah. Yeah, we just met up for a chit-chat, you know, nothing major. Talkin' about the party tonight. Yes, see you there then? You're invited? I mean... You're going. I couldn't miss the social event of the season, could I? (chuckles) Hey, could you do me a favor? If you see me there tonight, don't come near me. Gotcha. (chuckles) Well? What? I think I'd buy my Aunt Gwenna something similar to what you're wearing. You don't like it? It's fuck ugly. Right come on, let's go. (somber music) That's the report from the night in 2004. Sorry I took so long, but Walton, he signed it off. Thanks Deputy. How are you gettin' on with the school kids in there? They're not too bad. They're freaked out, as you'd expect but we'll get there. There's a party in the town hall tonight. Do you know anything about it? Yeah, we've takin' fliers down all day. Do you want us to swing by and cordon it off or anything? No. Just stake it out. We'll have units patrolling the area all night so if he shows up, we'll find him. Just make sure everybody stays safe, yeah. Yeah, I can do that. Good man. Cheers. (ominous music) Hello Mary. It's Ryan Fenton here. I need you to hunt down a number for me. How's the past been treating ya? As expected. The name Tommy Miller reads like currency to them. I can't imagine you envy my position. Mmm, no. I missed a boat now and I guess. So how's the retired life been treating ya? Spend your mornings learning woodwork, your afternoons polishing your golf shoes. What's eatin' you, Ryan? Am I missin' somethin', Fred? What do you mean? I mean, I've been to the house and I've read your reports. I feel like there's an answer right in front of me and I can't see it, you know. These killings, they're methodical. He's taking his time. He's making people suffer. Why? Like you were at the hall. It was a spree, he snapped. Why all of a sudden has he decided to hone his craft? It's just these killings, they don't seem like Tommy Miller. Why Cora? Why Cora and not me? It doesn't make any sense? Am I missing something, Fred? What happened after the hall that night? If I break an oath I took a long time ago, I need you to promise me, you'll never repeat a word of this to anyone. Ryan, every town's got secrets, Braxton's no exception. Tommy Miller didn't escape that night. What are you talking about? 10 years ago, he didn't escape. He didn't disappear. Me and a squad of guys, we chased him in the woods. We caught up with him, he fell. When we saw his face, it wasn't a face of a murderer. It was a face of a child, a defenseless, misguided child with an abusive father and an alcoholic mother. And yes, there was a pile of bodies buildin' up but he was, he was defenseless. But one of the guys, his daughter was in the hall that night. He fired one shot in Tommy Miller's head, blew the back of his brains out. But how did the town react? How would the community react? We couldn't risk it. We took him over there to Goose Creek and buried the evidence. When we come back to town, everybody thought Tommy Miller disappeared, roaming the woods. Jesus, Fred. I don't know who's committing these murders and I don't know why, but it's not Tommy Miller. You lied to the very people that you swore to protect. We're protecting the town. You lied to me! And now the bodies are piling up left, right and center because of your fucking mess and now I have to clean up your fucking mess! I suggest you prepare a statement. (crow cawing) (thudding) (sighs) (haunting music) (door clicks) (haunting music) (thudding) (clicks) (phone buzzing) (haunting music) (metallic whooshing) (groaning) (choking) (yelling) (rock music) What's the chance there's that somebody forgot to bring food? 50 pieces to the town hall. How's my hair look? Ah, you can honestly own it. Perfect. (loud rock music) Ah, ladies, ladies. Beautiful ladies. Oh look, even the gypsies are here. Now Sarah, there's no need to talk about your family like that. I'm sure we're all here to have a good time. If I'd give a shit, I'd go for a comeback. Have you seen Oliver? Ah, no I haven't seen him actually. Great, just great. He's not answering his phone. Sure you know what he's like. He spends forever on his hair. Come over here tonight I want you by my side So baby, come over here tonight Ah Dean, Ronnie, glad to see the jacko brothers could make it. To me, to you, no? Is that supposed to be your hair? Nice try. Where's the costume? Right where I left it. Fuckin' yay. (dripping) (rock music) Hi guys! Sorry, sorry for the interruption. If I could just have your attention for a moment. Well, first of all, I know what you're all thinking and you're right. This is the dress from the House of Fraser window. How much was it? 600, get out here! (laughs) Anyway, I know we're all here for fun tonight but I would just like to let you all know the owners of the halls have instilled a few house rules. Rule number one, no underage drinking. (students booing) I know, I know. Rule number two, no drugs of any kind. (students booing) And rule number three, you will all get arrested if you don't have a really good time! Say, I threw that one in myself. Okay, well let's party! (rock music) Okay this is Deputy Holland here. Just at the town hall. I'm gonna check things out and report back in a little while. (door clicks open) (water splashing) I see you're still going for that 90s goth look, very grunge chic. Still beats tart chic. No need to be bitter. Bitter? You know, it's hard being single and all. I've been there myself, it's hard. You think just 'cause I don't have a guy on my arm, I'm deformed? (sighs) Think what you want, darling. (students cheering on) Wipe me. You need a break. Man, have you seen what the grand prize is? No, what? A fuckin' iPod Touch. Now wipe. Hey. Hey. Oh, oh is this the moment? I need to, yeah (clicks tongue). Ethan. No man, it's too early. Don't kiss her yet. Good party? Yeah, it's good. Where's your friend? She's away off looking for Oliver. So... Do you wanna drink or something? Yeah. (phone buzzing) Fenton. It's Gilbert. What is it? Did you hear about this party that's happening in the town hall? Yeah, the kids do it every year. I tried to stop them but I guess bad taste prevailed. I sent Holland by. Fenton? Yeah. Where'd you go? Listen, I'm out of time. I'll meet you at the town hall in an hour? I have to talk to you about something. Yeah. All right, yeah. ("Medicine" by Lotus Kane) I wish love was medicine I wish love was medicine I wish love was medicine I could've healed you I could've healed you You know you'd rather laugh in minutes, you deserve the ultimate. I think that's a new record. Maybe he's not that bad after all. I'm sorry, did you just say what I think you said? All right, don't rub it in. Did you open up to the possibility of liking Danny? Let's not overdo it. To err is human. To forgive, divine. Hi Sarah. Hi Sally. Can I talk to you for a real second? Yeah, okay. What is Sally Desadie doing talking to Sarah? I don't know. I was at the Cafe O' Dierz. I saw Oliver there. He was with Claudia. Sally, what happened? (door creaking) Oliver? Oliver, it's too early for one of your perverted games. Come out, for God's sake or I'm going back inside. (menacing music) What are you doing, Claudia? Kaitlin, when did you get pretty? You're here to see him, aren't you? Who? Don't play dumb with me. I know you've been going behind Danny's back and frankly, I think you're bit of a slut. Big talk for a girl with no proof. But then, again, making up lies be it from nothing is something you do best, right? It's also why you've got a grand total of zero friends. I would rather have zero friends than every STI. (smacking) (gasping) My readers love that. You're done, Claudia. No more reunions, no more parties. No more boyfriends. Kaitlin. Anything in my hair, Claudia? No, Kaitlin. What, are you gonna beg? No, Kaitlin, watch out! (metallic whooshing) (menacing music) (gasps) Holy shit. (door rattling) (menacing music) Sarah, come on, let me in. I don't want to talk to anyone, Julie. You're better than this. You're better than him. He's fuckin' moonbeam, you know that. Don't let him get the better of you. Don't let Claudia get the better of you. Now come on, open the door. (door lock clicks) (menacing music) (dial tone beeping) (screams) (cries) (yells) (people cheering) (thud) (sobs) We'll get out of here soon. You just wanna head back to mine? Look. I don't wanna be alone tonight. I mean, I can't be alone. (menacing sound) Hi guys. Where were you? I just went and had a walk. It's roastin' inside. You all right, Sarah? Yeah, I'm fine, Danny. I'll be fine. We should start calling us the second most messed up couple tonight, eh? Now you're sober. Where are you's going? We're just gonna head home. She's not really up for partying. Sure, I'll drive ya. No, really? - It's all right? - Julie. I'll drive you. All right. (rock music) Okay, the coast is clear. Remind me why we're doing this now? It's not even midnight yet. Sorry, do you want Kaitlin Voig to get the scoop for us? You want that abnormally tall spinster to get in the way of us becoming legends? It's our story, not hers, Dean. Whatever. Look, never question an artist. Now go get ready. (thud) Ready? Buzzing. Feel my heart, beating like a dubstep remix, right? (breathes deeply) I'm liking the mask. It makes you look taller. Ready? Message, I like it. Do you know, come to think about it, I don't think I saw Oliver at all today. Neither did I. Maybe something's happened to him? One can only hope. (rock music) Excuse me. Excuse me, Ronnie Whitlock here. I'm sorry for speaking to you late. I know your mom. Anyway. In spite of recent events, I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say, the Butcher is dead. Dead and buried. I know he's never coming back. [Students] Boo. How serious. What's that? - [Students] He's behind you! - He's behind me? What? [Students] He's behind you! Oh no! I'm so surprised. (metallic whooshing) (cheering) Why did that feel different? (cheering) Wait, hold on, wait a second. (woman screaming) (students screaming) (yelling) Run, Tommy, he's inside! (gun clicks) Relationship status. Single. What's your Wi-Fi password again? You all right? As good as can be expected. What about you? Your love life seems to be looking up. Maybe, we'll see. You might want to record this. I'm only going to say it once. What? You could do a lot worse than Danny Haggardy. Right. Where do you keep your hard liquor? Garage. Sweet! (dial tone buzzing) That's weird. What? Danny's not answering his phone. He's driving. He's got Bluetooth. I guess you're right. (keys clatter) (dial tone buzzing) Shit. (door slams) (bangs door) (bangs door) What? I left the door open, why'd you lock it? You knew I was in the garage. I did not. You must've, the keys right... well, it was right there. (menacing music) (screaming) (yelling) (pounds on door) (haunting music) (menacing music) (screams) (thuds) (yells) (menacing music) (thud) (dog barking) (somber music) Help me! Please! Help me, please! Julie! Believe me, he's back! Get away from me! No one believes me. Kaitlin's dead. He's got Kaitlin, we need to stay together. Where did you come from? It's not me, okay, it's Tommy! Tommy fucking Miller. He's back. They were right there. You have to believe me. Kaitlin? Kaitlin, I thought he got you. He did. Jesus, Julie help me out. (ominous music) (choking) (bottles clanking) (Kaitlin coughing) Kaitlin, there's so much blood. Claudia, we gotta get her to the hospital. We can't go back out there, he's out there. There's nothing stoppin' him and coming in here. We gotta get her to the hospital or she's gonna die on us. Shit! I think I'm gonna go get help. Are you crazy, he's out there! Carry on! Help here! Thank God! Well, what the hell is going on? Are you okay? You're a cop, right? What has happened to you? Why are you covered in blood? It's Tommy Miller. It's Tommy Miller. She's, she's dying. Who? Who is dying? Inside the hall. Oh shit. All right, listen. I need you to go over to my car, reach inside. There's a radio on the driver's seat. Pick it up and call for dispatch. (gun bangs) (thud) Claudia? Claudia, are you there? (smacking) (ominous music) Stay with me, Julie. It's just the beginning. Like go live with the police. Sorry about the width. Cutting it fine. Thought we had to change plans there for a bit. I wouldn't worry about her. We're not doing too bad. So this must be Julie. In the flesh. Nice to meet ya. I've been working with your uncle for awhile, actually. He's a good cop. (muffled yelling) (Will laughs) Calm down. It'll be over as quick and with as little pain as possible. Out with the old, in with the new, eh? I mean, technically he should've died a long time ago but we give him a stay of execution, I guess you could say. (muffled screaming) (phone buzzing) Fenton. Fenton, where are ya? I'm on my way to the hall, why? I'm here now. We need you here. It's not good. I'm so sorry, Ryan. What is it? Please, just hurry. Julie. Almost showtime, kiddie. Ready to be the final girl. I was born ready. (gasps) He's back, Julie. Tommy Miller. He's back for the kids of this town and he's got them. He's got them all. I can't imagine you'd know how it feels. Growing up feeling like a freak. I do. People making little jokes behind your back. Putting you down to make themselves feel better. No wonder he cut them into a thousand tiny pieces. I mean, I get it. I get him. I've always got him. Have you been in their house, Julie? It's a pretty creepy place. I have to go there all the time. I found this. This is kind of my bible. After reading this, I realized I didn't just understand him, I was meant to be him. I mean, this thing read like a fuckin' instruction manual. I clung onto the hope that some day he'd come back, but then that got a little old. You see I need him. Necessity is the mother of invention, Julie. And so I decided Tommy Miller would live on and I would carry on his legacy. Not without a little help, of course. So the two of you are in this together? Pretty much. We met online. Kind of a feast burg for freaks. He has the sexiest profile picture. Stop it, Julie. You'd have died. We don't have any revenge motives, daddy issues. Murder is fun, Julie. Chopping through Glendale was one thing, but Braxton a mass murdering all-you-can-eat buffet. So when the three of us got together, it just clicked. The three of you? Uh-oh shit! That's right. I almost forgot about our proverbial third man. Ladies and gentlemen, please will you kindly welcome to the arena, killer number three. (muffled yelling) Danny! Julie. Danny! No! (sobs) You're gonna have to watch the one you love die right in front of your eyes. It's like a fucked up Italian opera. (muffled yelling) Julie. Julie, it'll be all right. Julie, listen! (Julie screams) (spits) (metallic whooshing) No! (Julie cries) (Danny chokes) Ethan! Hey Julie. Yeah, you got me pretty good back there at the house. I think you're a bit tougher than we gave you credit for. (crinkling) Mmm (inhales deeply). So. Sarah, Sarah, Sarah the fucking slut. Always with the little jokes. No better than her neanderthal boyfriend. (Ethan scoffs) You okay, Kaitlin babes? You want me to take over? I'm hangin' in. How about you, Jules? Look, I know you probably really want to blame me right now but you've got to understand, it's not me. It's the man, the myth that is Tommy Miller. And I mean, I'll be sorry of your family member thing but for our plan to work, you're perfect. So you're gonna die. Sometimes, bad things have to happen to good people. But think about what it'll do for your fame. You'll be more famous in death than in life, just like all legends. Oh, I really liked you, Julie. I really did. Maybe in another universe where there's no Tommy Miller and I wasn't, you know, so fucked up, it could've worked. I just, this quaint, picturesque life we lead. Suburban bliss, who needs it? I didn't think you were one of, one of them! Those pleasure-seeking dingbats! I took pleasure in killing every last one of them, Jules. I can't lie to ya. And don't get me wrong. I'm gonna enjoy killing you but I really hoped you'd be different. It's a beautiful thing, you know. When you have such control over some, someone you used to lust after. Mmm, can't beat that feeling. All right, all right. Come on. Let's get this over with. This is probably gonna hurt a bit but it'll be over in a flash. (Will yells) (Ethan screams) Sorry, Ethan. Shh, just roll with it. Take the pain. Take it! (Ethan yells) Oh, you did a good job. You should be braver. Did you really think you had what it takes to carry through? I mean, Kaitlin and me, we're Mickey and Mallory. We don't wanna stop! You were just too weak a little bit. (Ethan screams) (thuds) (sobs) You look so sad, Julie. If anything, we did you a favor. He was a good kid, but he didn't have what it takes for the big leagues! I mean, he's not us. Great threesome though. (yells) Come on, let's finish her off. The cops will be here soon. We need to get our survivor faces on. (ominous music) You okay? I've been shot. All right, okay. I need to keep pressure right here. And I need you to hang on. Can you do that for me? It's a cop. What? It's the cop. Why are you doing this to me? (gasps) Come on. You haven't figured it out yet? I mean, think about it. Who better to make it to the end than a blood relative of Ryan Fenton. Your uncle is just as much as to blame for this as we are, Julie. If he had just died when he was supposed to, then you wouldn't find yourself in this predicament. Oh, you're a nice girl, Julie. But you're a nicer victim. And a fuckin' great story! Oh we got them. We got them. We got all of the fuckers! We got them! Yeah! (Julie screams) (gasps) (metallic clanging) (thuds) (Will yelling) (door clicking) What was that? Wait here. Shit, Julie. It looks like you're not the final girl after all. What the fuck! Will! Will! What? She's gone. What do you mean she's fucking gone? Shit, we stabbed her! Yeah, I thought that too but she's not fucking here! She can't have gone far. Fuck! (ominous music) (metal clanging) (water splashing) Julie. Julie. Come on, baby. One, two, Tommy's coming for you. Three, four, don't answer the door. (water splashing) Will? What's going on? We'll find him. Who? Tommy Miller. He's back. Mm-hmm. He's been getting some kids in the hall. I don't know where he went. We should try to find him. Maybe we should just go to the car and radio it in? Yeah. Okay. Let's go the car. (thuds) (groans) (metallic clattering) (groans) (dull clattering) (Ryan yells) (groans) (groans) (thuds) (Will yells) (Ryan yells) (Ryan groans) (yells) You see! You're a nice guy, Fenton. But why do people make it so easy, eh? Why does nobody put up a fight? (gun bangs) (thud) Put me down for a fuckin' fight. (gasping) Julie. Come on Julie, don't be scared. Come on Julie. Julie? Come on, don't be scared. (menacing music) (groans) Fuckin' bitch! (gun thud) (Julie screams) (groans) (groans) (sighs) (groans) (gasps) (heads thud) Just give it up, Kaitlin. You're not gonna get away with it! Yes I will. No, you won't. (groans) (gasps) (thuds) (gun bangs) (metallic clatter) (coughs) (thuds) (gasps) It wasn't Tommy Miller, Claudia. The police will be here soon. We should probably go ourselves. (screams) (guns banging) What an absolute cunt. (rock music) |
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