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The Cloth (2013)
Release your presence in the
name of the Lord. Release your presence in the name of the Lord. Release your presence in the name of the Lord. Release your presence in... Shove that cross up your ass. You're going to Hell, priest. Release your presence in the name of the Lord. Release your presence in the name of the Lord. You're not welcome here. Release your presence in the name of the Lord. You're not welcome here! You're not welcome here. Release your presence in the name of the Lord. You're not welcome here! Release your presence in the name of the Lord. She belongs to us, now. Release your presence in the name of the Lord! Father, she is lost. Your God have no presence here. Release your presence in the name of the Lord. Father Connely? Father? # Hallelujah So I don't see a ring... ...any friends or girlfriends, so, um... You wanna get outta here? Hell yeah. Go away. Clean in the morning. Rise and shine, Jason. What the... What do you want, Diekmen? Thought I'd stop by and provide you with a little support. I figured you'd need it on a day like today. You really should count your blessings, you know that? You've been allowed to see yet another day. Maybe you didn't hear me earlier... What do you want? We leave in a few hours. Will your lady friend be joining us? That's, uh... Julia. Nah, I don't think she will be. Shall I wake her? Nah. I got an open door policy. She can let herself out. Ah, I see. Shall we go then? After you. Eddie Bunkley... Do you understand why I made the decision on wether or not to accept your plea deal, and why it would be made public? Yes, your honor. Then you also understand that I cannot ignore the D.A.'s excursion of your last stint as a free man? The man who entered prison ten years ago was lost and without faith. Now that don't make what I did right, but I am a better man, your honor. Given the reports of your good behavior and taking into consideration the intel you provided through your co-operation on a high profile case, it is the state and the court's decision to grant you your release. Jason. Not now, old man. I've had enough of your God's justice for one day. Without forgiveness, there can be no love. Can't you see that? You should feel proud we live in a place where we don't hold darkness in our hearts. What I see, Father, is that you and people like you are no better than he is. That just got off for killing my family, so don't tell me how I should feel. I'm not a little kid anymore, and Dad's not around to help force feed me your religious bullshit. You must learn to forgive, or the darkness will consume you from within. Father Connely is dead. I need you to come to the old church where you grew up. A lot has changed. I have something of your father's, that he wanted you to have. I can't breathe when you hold my head down like that, Roddy. Cindy... ...baby... ...I'm just trying to make sure you do it right. That's all. You're so cute when you think I'm mad at you. What the hell, Roddy?! - Well good grief, baby! - That kinda hurt. Well good grief, baby! There's a dumb son of a bitch in the middle of the road. Well, maybe he's sick or something. Hey, buddy! Move your ass outta the road! Babe... Just go around. Nah, I ain't gonna stand for this shit. Hey! Move your ass outta the road! Hey... hey! - Babe, what's going on? - What are you doing? It's all a bit much, isn't it? Most churches have Bibles and crucifixes, not swords and... ...okay. I see you remembered how to get here. It's not Sunday, so I'm not missing any games. Thought I'd come turn a little water into wine. After you. The very basis of our belief stems from the arrival of the Apostles, from such places as Jerusalem, Africa, and even Asia. With the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. Upon the turn of the second century, the Papacy, as you know it today, was constantly ever-changing. With one central point being our Savior, Jesus Christ. You're killing me, man. Upon the destruction of the western Roman Empire, the church in the West was a major factor in preserving classical civilizations; Establishing monasteries, and sending missionaries to the people of far northern Europe... ...as far as Ireland, in the North. So what exactly is your point? My point, Jason, is what isn't written or taught is the existence of an establishment, Esorcistato, which was created during ancient times to combat the dealings of Daemon Everto Possessio, or as you know it, "demonic possessions." A rite formed, to monitor and perform exorcisms on the damned... ...known as The Cloth. "The Cloth." So what you're telling me is there's a group of old people out there wandering the globe, aimlessly fighting a war with the devil? It's not as simple as that, but... Basically, that's what I'm saying, yes. Okay, wow. Diekmen, I knew you were crazy, but this? This is a stretch, even for you. Spinning their heads, spittin' up pea soup... Ephpeta, quod est, adaperire. Be open. Appropinquabit enim judicium dei. What is this place? Appropinquabit... Jason, be still. Don't move. Pax tibi. Pax tibi. It's alright, Jason. Her name is Nybass. Mind your eyes! She's an amphonxious spiritous. What is it? Two spirits, one body. One good... ...and one bad. Where'd she come from? Texas. What you see before you is someone who is possessed, and in a rare case, found herself battling within her own body. She managed to keep some of her motor functions and cognitive functions separate from the demon within her. Nybass... I believe you know why I'm here. It is time. You must begin the sacrament. The crossover has already begun. Beware, Father. Before the souls are gathered, you will breathe your last breath. What the hell was that, back there? You guys just keep that thing locked up underneath the church? What's with the whole dead animal/hand puncture... I realize you must have a lot of questions. Questions are for history lessons. All I need to know is the next flight back home, because apparently there's something going on here that I don't want to be a part of. Can you think of someone other than yourself for a change? There is a lot more going on here than you can begin to grasp, Jason. There is a war coming, and we don't have that much time. What do you mean? I need to begin the sacrament. So for the moment, try and learn as much as you can from Laurel, our gatekeeper. She's responsible for recording and organizing all of our actions, past and present. Remain focused. There is much to do. The Apostles were more than philosophers. The clergy, during the holy war, had to be well equipped in order to deal with extreme cases of demonic possession. You have to remember that back in those days, any unexplainable event was met with a religious explanation. Are you paying attention, Mr. Pafford? Okay, wow. You used my government name. So, yeah... Clergy, holy war, demons... So did you know they have an amphibious double-inhabited thingy, girl, underneath the church? Is everything just a game to you? For the past few days, we've had over 100 requests for paranormal assistance, alone. Why do you think that is? Uh, people are all crazy as hell? Look, listen... This is all new to me, okay? Just a few hours ago, I was watching the man I hate most in this world get off for killing my family. Please, just... I'm sorry about your family. No, it's fine. So what do I need to know? Kasdeya, the fifth Satan, according to the Book of Enoch, which is found in the over 14 books of the Apocrypha, and omitted from the final version you've come to know. Kasdeya appears in human form, as the gateway key to pave the way for the arrival of Beelzebub himself. According to the records, he was once responsible for tempting men into turning their backs against God, and then bringing them forward for judgment. The Cloth's main objective is to seek and destroy those that would do harm to the balance of good and evil from within... ...the only place a battle can truly be waged amongst men. Nybass provides us with the locations of all paranormal insights and demon leaders that may have entered our realm. Before her, we relied upon word of mouth, and it limited our effectiveness. Her insights guide us from location to location as we attempt to enforce the pact. Once a person has become possessed, their soul no longer exists in this realm. Once Kasdeya arrives, he has seven days before he must return to his realm. It is very important that he doesn't take any lost souls with him. Ephpheta, quod est, adaperire. Be open. Credis in jesum christum filium eju unicum, dominum nostrum, natum et pasum? I believe. Pax tibi. Where do we stand on the boy, Father? Father Tollman, I have come to ask you for permission to begin the sacrament. The sacrament takes years of dedication and devotion. It's not something to be expedited. Your concerns are noted. Father Diekmen, are you certain he is the one? We have other worthy candidates... ...all of whom are strong in the faith. I understand your reluctance, but I knew his father, and he believed in me. And I see the same devotion, deep down inside of him. He's survived this long without our help. Imagine if he realizes his full potential. Hm. There have been an increase in activity over the past few days. We have reason to believe Kasdeya has arrived. Then we don't have much time. Stopping Kasdeya is our top priority. You only have seven days. Pax tibi. Pax tibi. So, basically you're using a form of prayer to keep Nybass contained. Nybass is very imperative to the operation. To gain that much insight... ...has enhance our understanding into the demonic realm. You ever get away from this place? My beliefs come before my own personal desires. In short... ...I'm here for God. That explains it. What, exactly? Why you're so uptight. You gotta get out, live a little. All this demonic talk could drive a person crazy, you know? Look, I say we grab a drink later.. Mr. Pafford... We are all here on our own personal journey. But more importantly, we are here for something bigger than our own ideals. Then you're more of a prisoner than Nybass will ever be. What's the point in all this 'saving the world' talk if you can't even feel alive in it? Everyone dies, Laurel. Not everyone lives. Jason. It is time. What is it? This belonged to your father. It's time you met Helix. Looks like you need to take those things back to the drawing board. The power of God is strong, my friend. Very strong. I call this one "The Judge." Helix is our weapons specialist. And quality control for the communion wine. You must be Jason. Helix, we don't have much time. The sacrament has already begun. What, this early? But... he doesn't look like he could take Laurel in a fight. No offense. Why wasn't I told? How come I'm always the last one to know about anything that goes on around here? Nice robe, by the way, Laurel. It looks fantastic. You need to give him a crash course. Crash course. Hm. Okay. Somebody slap me with the devil's nut sack. You think I can just sum up everything there is to know about what we do here in a couple of hours? Yes. I'll see what I can do. Your armor... ...is said to have been blessed by the Seven Archangels, and passed down to Pope Saint Gregory the First. It's essential in dealing with otherworldly figures. All the metal we use in our weaponry and armor was found inside the Ark of the Covenant. You still talking about this Friar Tuck outfit? The bullets burst into projectile form. And the combustion chamber consists of holy water and a fusion liquid that's been manufactured beneath the church, which is why we're located here. Isn't it, Dieks? Why else am I never allowed out of this... ...urban paradise? Your armor doesn't allow for friendly fire, which is lucky, because Diekmen's a terrible shot. It's also why you're not an ashy pile of goo and how you'll be able to defend yourself from... ...any attack from a demonic creature that's dwelling in our realm. While they might have certain abilities... ...telekinesis, superior strength... ...there are limits. It's a consequence of their human counterparts. Even Kasdeya has weaknesses. Your job is to find them. Exploit them. Gabriel... ...one of my personal favorites, is used on more... ...ethereal creatures. The Uriel... ...is effective at close range. The choice of weapon will depend upon the level of demon that possesses your victim. Uh.. Your bloodline will allow you to wield certain weapons that we're no longer able to operate, due the recent passing of... your... Um. Yeah, well... Holy water and crosses are still the essential tools. Let's not forget the basics. Wouldn't dream of it. But, never forget... ...ye who wields the mightiest weapon. Those little babies are called holy grenades. Yeah... Well... ...holy water explodes on impact, so... ...be careful with those. Got a lot of other weapons that... Well, they're not what you'd call functional. But they are street ready. Unfortunately, Dick-men... ...won't let me show them to you. Helix... ...you're meant to aid our members... ...not injure them. I'm afraid she's right. We need to stick to the basics. - I'll just take that bad boy right there... - Whoa, whoa, whoa. That's not for you. Then what do I get? Here you go. What am I supposed to do with this? You'll figure it out. If I pull this out on a demon, he's gonna think I'm disrespecting him. This damn little thing is gonna break in my pocket. Roxy. Hmm. What are you doing out there by yourself? I'm waiting for you. Mmm. You want some goodies? Mmm, it's getting really hot in here. Something isn't right here. Fear not, for the wrath of God is merciful... Tell me your name. ...but the wrath of sin is vengeful. Vengeance is God's. Kasdeya has come for your souls. Exorcizo te, omnis spiritus immunde, in nomine dei patris omnipotentis... You okay? Jason, go! Next time, can I have more than a cross before you send me into a gunfight? Well, you needed to learn something. There's gotta be something missing. Corinthians... Letters to Paul... At the dawn of every era, man must prove it is worthy of God's forgiveness. Beelzebub will need a half-breed sacrifice in order to remain, permanently. I am the way. You are the way. Oh, I didn't mean to scare you. That's fine. I see you're reading the Book of Sage. You know, you're as beautiful as the day you were brought to us. If there's ever anything that I can do for you, or that we can talk about, please, please don't hesitate. I need to speak to Father Diekmen, - so, if you'll excuse me. - Certainly. Laurel... Please do give the good Father and his new prodigy all my best. Vanity's a sin. You do know that? What isn't a sin, Diekmen? I'm just making sure I look good. What's that? This isn't making any sense. I've been telling you that since the beginning, Dieks. According to the scrolls, Kasdeya isn't the only gatekeeper. What does that mean? It means that... There's something else at play here. I think we're here. Hey. Aren't you forgetting something? Come on, I still don't have a weapon. Oh... Right. Here you go. Hey... Why is yours bigger? Don't move. Lewis... Yeah. And who the hell are you? I'm Father Diekmen. And this is my associate. I believe you know why we are here. You can't have her. Lewis, I don't have to tell you, if you don't let us do our job, the consequences... The hell with your consequences! That's my daughter. Diekmen. Vade in pace, et dominus sit tecum. Vade in pace, et dominus sit tecum. Why are you here? Where is Kasdeya? Speak some more shit! Exorcizo te, omnis spiritus immunde... ...in nomine dei patris omnipotentis... ...et in noimine jesu christi filii ejus... I am done. Well, that must have been an awkward car ride home. Don't let it get to you, Jason. There's a lot more we need to accomplish. What's going on? What's going on is, I spent the last few days getting thrown into walls and spit on by the devil's minions. What's going on is, I don't belong here. This is what your father wanted, I know. Well, he's not here, is he? Did I miss something? Your father believed in something a lot bigger than himself. He did everything he could to protect you and his family. If we don't stop Kasdeya now, everything he fought for will be lost. And I have found an interesting wrinkle in the prophecy. Good luck with that. Okay, could somebody tell me what just happened? Who throws Jesus on a table like that? Come on! Father... Rosa. We will pray for your family, but our hands are tied at the moment. Is there anything you can do? You promised that if I paid, someone would come. You gotta understand how small your contribution was. Look, I'll talk to Father Tollman, see what... ...if, something can be done. - Oh, Father, please. - I've gotta get to confession. I gotta go to confession. No, Father... Forgive me, Father... I have sinned. Well the Lord is ready to forgive you, if you are seeking forgiveness. But you must be willing to change. I fear that I can't, Father. I fear that I won't stop... ...until I have eliminated The Cloth. Kasdeya... This is a violation of the pact. They say it's the root of all evil. I hope he is more merciful... ...than I am. Come on, Julia. Doesn't anyone take "no" for an answer? Julia, sweetie, I know I said to let yourself in, but this is a bit much. You know, I don't really know how to say this, but I don't really see us working out, you know? I mean, you're a nice girl and all, but... I'm just not looking for anything serious. I... will show you... his true nature. Do you think you know what it means to serve him? I will show you the true desires of a man. The darkness will consume you! Ephpheta, quod est, adaperire. Mortal, you have nothing that can harm me. Consider it your last. Prepare to meet your master. That's holy water. Bitch. Laurel. Hi. I got your address from Father Diekmen's log. In regular clothes, no less. I mean, I didn't know you could. Well, I'm a historian, not a nun. I'm free to dress accordingly to occasion. Well, you look human, so that's a good thing. Thank you. What's that smell? - It smells like sulfur. - Come on in. What happened here? I had an ex-girlfriend drop by, and we had a little confrontation. I wanted drapes, she wanted blinds, but I think she really just wanted my soul. Must be some soul. Trouble's been following me my whole life, I don't really expect relationships to be any different. Do you want a drink? Did your girlfriend write these? Ex! I told you, I like to keep my options open There are more layers to the context of man... And so are there to the context of evil. I am the way. You are the way. I mean, I saw these same exact markings from my readings from earlier. What do you mean? It means... ...that Kasdeya is only one piece... ...of the puzzle. It means that... ...Beelzebub... ...isn't just trying to walk amongst us. He's trying to bring his hell with him. So I just started doing everything I could to dispel any rumor I was my father's son, you know? It seems like he wanted what was best for you. Yeah, well... I think he blamed me for my mother's death in child birth. Somehow feeding me all that religious B.S. Was just a way to atone for that guilt. That's what I believe. Tell me about the accident. I'd just done a stint in juvie when my old man picked me up. It was rainy, and the roads were slick. I remember saying so to my dad, who was preaching to me about how God had provided me all the tools I needed, and I needed to stop wasting my gifts. Eddie had just lost his job and then his kids in a divorce. He decided to go out drinking. One thing led to another. He lost control of his wheel, and... People were yelling at the sight of all the blood. I remember looking up, and seeing everything burning up around me; All the chaos. I looked over at my dad. He wasn't afraid at all. Here it was, you know? That moment people talk about. What would you say if you had to make amends for a failed relationship? What would you say with your last breath? Like, this was our moment. You wanna know what he said to me? He looked me straight in the eye and said, "Be open." That's it. I can't begin to understand your relationship with your father. But I do know that he devoted his life to our cause. Lot of good his work did. World's gonna end, anyway. Everyone dies, Jason, but not everyone lives. Look, Father Diekmen needs you. Father Dean was attacked by Kasdeya in his church up north. - How's that possible? - I don't know. But I'm not naive enough to believe that everyone is playing by the rules. Father Dean was rumored to be taking bribes in exchange for assistance in dealing with the paranormal. Corruption in the church? Go figure. There's no such thing as corruption in the church, Jason. The only church that has ever existed lies within. Father Dean was found with over 3,000 coins... ...lodged in his digestive system and main arteries. Sounds like maybe Kasdeya's not such a bad guy after all. Hell is coming to Earth. And you're too busy living in your own to even notice. I don't even know why I thought that coming here would make a difference. And you can't forgive Eddie because deep down, you were the one driving that truck. I thought you needed my help. We'll do it without you. What happened to being open? 232 South Pike Boulevard. Eddie? Eddie? Look, I don't mean to intrude, the door was open. Well, I just wanted to come down here and tell you I've been doing a lot of thinking about what happened. And, you know, I went down to the courthouse and got your address, so I just wanted to tell you officially that... Eddie? Oh, you gotta be shitting me! How was the house call? It was hell. Where do we stand? We have Kasdeya's location. He's being held up in a spot called Dante's. And that's not the best part. Apparently tonight is a special night. And not just because ladies get in for free, but because... it's the last day. If he's in a stationary position like this, we believe he may have all the souls he needs to have Beelzebub pass over. Which means it's up to us to stop him. Gear's on the table. Your father had the same look of determination. The same fire. I remember the last time I saw his face. He was holding a possessed girl in his clutches, not wanting to turn her over to the order. Why didn't he want to give her up? Your father had the ability to see the good in everyone. And on that day... ...he saw the good in Laurel. Father Tollman had never seen anyone recover from such a strong possession, and he deemed it necessary to terminate the child. But your father felt otherwise. As I lay there in his arms, my mind and soul being torn into two separate identities, he looked at me and said, the battle between good and evil will be won in the only place it has ever been waged... ...from within. Ephpheta, quod est, adaperire. Be open. As much as I hate to be the one to break up this... ...tender moment, you've got until the stroke of midnight, or the crossover begins. Weapon up, Jason. Right. As much as I appreciate your dedication to the smaller things... I believe a little more of the good Lord's grace is in order. Amen, Father. Amen! Give 'em hell. It's gonna be alright. Just keep some pressure on it. Be open, Jason. She's more important than you know. - No... - You must protect her. You are the way. Valiant and noble effort, human. You'd do well in my legion. Exorcizo te, omnis spiritus immunde, in nomine dei patris omnipotentis et in noimine jesu christi filii ejus, domini et judicis nostri, et in virtute spiritus ut discedas ab hoc pasmate Dei! It's a little late for that, don't you think? Thought I'd give it a shot. I really must thank you. Jason. You had no clue what this was all about. And yet, here you are, providing us with the very thing we needed all along. Be open, Jason. Eventually we will get to you. Just like we did Eddie. Not once, but twice. And I can't wait to taste that sweet, sweet Laurel. She... ...is the key. You left her in the hands of one of us. How's it feel knowing that everyone you love will soon be serving my master on Earth? Or, should I say... ...in Hell? Ego te baptizo in nomine patris et filii et spiritus sancti. You... ...will... ...fail! Nybass? I need to ask you a question. Laurel. How did I break free from your spell? You have one of your own to thank for that. Tu autem effugare, diabole... ...tu autem... Save your useless prayer. For years you let me rot in this prison. You knew it was you I wanted all along. You are the way. With you, we shall be free to rule this realm. Where's Father Diekmen? Oh. I see. We got there and they hit us hard. There should have been more of us. Where's Laurel? Helix? She's been taken. By who? Nybass. Nybass is planning on completing the crossover. And she's gonna use Laurel as the final gateway. We killed Kasdeya, how is that possible? Kasdeya was just a distraction. You gave Laurel up to be sacrificed. God don't like ugly. Do you wanna tell me what's going on? Yeah, Father Tollman gave Laurel up for the emergence of the dark Lord. Is this thing ready? It's as ready as it's gonna get. I need these. Okay, I don't think you're in the right state of thinking, right now. You're going up against Nybass. Not only that, you're going behind enemy lines. The crossover has begun as we speak. Yeah, well, I always wanted to expand my spiritual horizons. But you don't even know where she is. - I'll figure it out. - Wait. Just a second... You don't really understand what you're going up against. I really think we need to plan. Okay. Okay? Yeah, okay. We need a plan. Good, 'cause, for a second there, I thought you were going to do something really... Hello, Eddie. Soon Beelzebub will be upon you. Maybe. Not until you tell me what I want to know. I'll tell you nothing. I'm gonna ask this, one time nice, and one time naughty. Where will they make the sacrifice? What do you know? Somebody put holy water in my gun. Where did they take her? They took her back to where it all began. But you're too late. I got some good news. I'm not gonna kill ya. Hold on to this for me, will ya? Do you think this is the life he would have wanted for you? At some point, Jason, you are gonna have to take control of your life. It's what your father would have wanted. This isn't the lab. Though not quite as much as when you dragged me up to the roof of the church. I... Oh, for Heaven's sake. Lord, show me the way. That didn't work. There are more layers to the context of men, and so must there be to the context of good and evil. I am the way, you are the way. Father... Help me. How'd you get down here? I serve the church. It was only a matter of time before I found out about this place. The crossover, it's complete. Are there any others? The new trainees and the recruits started disappearing this morning. So I came down and investigate, and I was attacked. We have to keep moving forward. This is where the pact was formed. The Cloth's been working above this the whole time? Yes, this is our beginning. The first true church formed underground during the time of our exile. It was the only time where you could practice your faith. This is the place where they planned to make people believe in the church again. Laurel! Laurel, it's Jason. Father, I could use some help in here. Did you miss me, my love? Oof! Soon... ...my master... ...will inhabit this Earth... ...and claim the rest... ...of your weak... ...pathetic souls. Excorcizo te, omnis spiritus immunde, in nomine dei patris omnipotentis... For years, I've waited for this moment. I will have my vengeance. Let Laurel go. Your pretty little girlfriend... ...is in good hands. It is time. Jason, we're running out of time! Come in to me. In oderem suavitatis, tu autem effugare, diabole. Ephpheta, quod est, adaperire. I am the way, you are the way. Exorcizo te, omnis spiritus immunde, et in noimine jesu christi filii ejus, domini et judicis nostri et in virtute spiritus ut disedas ab hoc plasmate Dei! Your soul... ...shall be mine. Now you'll serve the one true master. Is the best you can do? Hey, asshole. Be open. Are you okay? Is it over? I think so. Sorry, this one's... ...not quite... ...street ready. You know you missed everything, right? We coulda used a plan. Oh, that's really funny. Just watch your back, that's all I'm saying. Your gauntlets sucked, by the way. You just never had a big boy weapon before, that's your problem. Button in the palm. You gotta make an "X" Chicks dig the "X", man. Chicks? Bro, you gotta get out more. I don't think it worked for Laurel. It's a symbol for The Cloth, what are you talking about? Are you going to do this all night? Yes! You did, though, didn't you? You made the "X" when you did it, yeah? Yeah, I made the "X." That's what I'm talking about. Good to see you again, old friend. |
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