[birds squawking, chirping]
[indistinct yelling]
[yelling continues]
[eerie screech]
[music intensifies]
[indistinct yelling]
[door creaks]
[thudding]
[groaning]
[eerie screech, yell]
[insects chirping]
[leaves rustling]
[door creaks open]
[caller, in German] You lost your adolescent already?
This will complicate matters…
A young one is on the way,
but the mother will be harder to control
without a nestling around.
[eerie music]
[engine revving]
[instrumental music]
[driver, in English] So…
who is the woman in the station wagon?
[passenger 1] Beth.
- Herr… Herr… - Herr König.
- Herr… - Herr König.
"Uh," "uh". It's… it's not a E.
- [Beth] Herr, herr König. - [passenger 2] Herr, herr König.
- [electronic beep] - [electronic voice] Where's Gretchen?
[passenger 2] Gretchen and the movers are right behind us.
[driver] Okay, so, if she's not your mother…
No. She's Beth.
Oh, okay.
And what is going on with your sister?
She deaf or something.
[Gretchen inhales deeply] No.
But she can't speak. It's fucking annoying.
[engine whirring]
[engine shuts down]
[Beth chuckles]
You okay, honey?
The nice man who owns this place will take us to our new home.
[Beth] Oh.
Oh.
[in German] Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, Mr. König.
[in English] Ah. Very good, Luis. You have been practicing, huh?
- [chuckling] How was your journey? - [chuckles]
Oh. Very pleasant, thank you.
We almost forgot how beautiful it is here.
[König] I almost forgot how beautiful you are.
[Beth] Oh, stop!
- [chuckles] Keep going. - [chuckles]
Gretchen.
Come say hi.
Gretchen.
- What's up? - [Beth] Oh, Jesus.
[König] Nice to meet you. Come in.
- Thank you. - No. Thank you.
Beth, we are so glad to have you back.
And please do not worry about your late arrival.
I completely understand.
- [Beth] We have something for you. - [in German] I'm sorry.
[in English] It's…
the original sketch.
We drew that up the night that you showed us the land you acquired.
Beth, that is…
I… Well, we will display this in the new guest lodge.
- Aw! - [König] This… [chuckles]
You know, you two love birds stumbled into my nest
almost eight years ago to the day.
And I believe there were more than just architectural plans
- that were conceived this day. - [Luis, Beth chuckle]
[König] Hello, Alma.
- [electronic beep] - [in German] Hello. It's nice to meet you.
The pleasure is all mine.
[in English] Your German is already better than your father's, huh?
- Yes. - [König, in German] "Yes", she says!
[all laughing]
[door squeaks]
[person, in English] Hey, Gretchen. How are you holding up?
I wish we could have spent a little more time together
after the funeral, but I get it.
You're all over Europe with your dad's family, huh?
Don't forget, you have a band that needs your voice.
Anyway, I'm sending you the new mix.
I knew your mom would have loved it.
[music playing on phone]
[song plays on phone]
[door creaks]
[footsteps approaching]
[music stops]
[door squeaks, closes]
[phone clicking]
[pounding on door]
Beth? It's occupied.
[pounding on door]
[footsteps leaving]
[door opens]
[commode clangs]
[eerie music]
[door opens, creaks]
Gretchen, let's go.
Herr König is taking us to the new house.
Can you sit with Alma this time?
[grunting]
- [door unlocks] - [grunts]
[eerie music]
[instrumental music]
[indistinct chatter]
Car. What, car what?
[grunts]
[panting]
[barking]
[birds cawing]
[dog whines]
What?
[birds cawing]
[dog growling]
[person] Hello there.
[engine whirring]
[dog growls]
My name is Bonomo. I'm your neighbor.
- I have my hands full. - Oh. Me too.
Are you the housekeeper?
No, I am a daughter.
Oh, really?
I haven't heard about you.
Are you from England as well?
No, I'm not. Why would you have heard about me?
- I told. - [whispers] Jesus.
Forgive me, my dear.
I didn't mean to startle you.
I told Dr. Bonomo about your family.
Doctor Bonomo is the medical superintendent
of the local hospital and also the chronic disease treatment facility,
which I'm also funding.
This is Gretchen.
Gretchen.
Yeah. Gretchen is from the United States.
It has been decided that she's moving in with her father.
What a pleasant surprise.
[person] Hi. You've reached the Vanderkurt residence.
Neither Gretchen nor Olivia are here now.
But we are dying to hear what you have to say,
so get ready to say it.
[answering machine beeps]
Hi, mom.
I know this is weird. Um…
But it's good to hear your voice.
[inhales sharply] Going with dad was a bad idea.
And I miss our house.
I'm short on money, but, um, I'm gonna try to come home soon, and, um…
[Luis] I know it's been tough, but we're very happy you're here.
Oh.
Excuse me.
Gretchen, my dear.
I, uh…
I've been thinking.
For a young woman like you, there's…
not so many things to do here during the summer.
And so, uh…
I have a little idea, uh, proposal.
How would you like to come work for me at the resort?
- [Luis] Oh, Herr König-- - [König] That's an easy job.
And it will give you something to do
while your parents builds a new resort for me.
I could use some more English speaking staff.
Herr König, I think…
I would pay you an appropriate salary, of course.
- [Luis] I don't… - Yeah, sure, I'll do it.
Well…
Sure.
Wonderful.
Come by the reception tomorrow.
[receptionist] Here's your ID back, sir.
Would you like to pay with cash or credit card?
Cash or credit.
Cash.
[whispers] That will be 45 euros for a single room.
Uh, that… that'll be 45 euros for a single room.
Oh, and this is, um, Beatrice. And I am Gretchen.
- [in French] Can I go now? - [Bearice] No.
You can help me teach Gretchen how to sell things in the shop.
[in English] You have to be polite and friendly, even if the guest is rude.
And remember to put up the sign if you go to the bathroom.
But if you have any real trouble, just call the boss.
He lives up the resort street, on the hill.
He lives in a vacation bungalow?
No, he has a villa way up there.
He bought the hotel,
and so the bungalows are basically in the front yard of his villa.
- [whispers] Weird, right? - Super.
[woman retches, coughs]
- [in French] I'm so sorry. - [Beatrice] No problem.
[in English] This happens sometimes.
How was your first day, my dear?
Can't complain.
How is your German coming along?
Not good.
This is okay.
You know, there are English speaking schools over the border in Italy.
[woman retches, coughs]
Well, I will be along to pick you up in one hour.
- Oh, I have my bike. - Oh.
No.
No, no, no. [chuckles]
No, it will be too dark on the country roads by then.
This is why you will not work late.
Uh, you will help Beatrice with the peak times.
What? I thought we were going to split the evening shifts.
- [König] You have a car? - [Beatrice] I have a life too.
Beatrice, I'll not get drawn into another debate.
I don't want to have a debate with you.
[König] No. Every time I raise an issue with you,
there is something you have to say about it.
No, no, no, you have…
[Beatrice] What? I work every day late shift.
[indistinct chattering]
[König] This is a nature preserve
and you are disturbing the wildlife with this…
[indistinct chattering continues]
[ominous music]
[birds squawking]
[instrumental music]
♪ I lived where soft… ♪
[indistinct]
[song playing indistinctly]
[guitar strumming]
[singing indistinctly]
♪ And boy we hadn't… ♪
[birds squawking]
[squawking stops]
♪ We hadn't ♪
[strumming continues]
♪ We hadn't boy ♪
- [music continues] - [strumming continues]
[clicks]
[eerie screech]
♪ Fiction all over me baby ♪
[creature screeching]
[pulsating]
[music continues]
Alma, what the fuck are you doing?
[music continues]
♪ We hadn't ♪
♪ We hadn't boy ♪
[music stops]
[music plays]
Alma, what the fuck are you doing?
[screeching, pulsating]
- [grunts] - [clattering]
[music continues]
[breathes heavily]
[Beth] Gretchen, turn it down.
Alma.
[shushes]
It's okay. It's okay.
[Beatrice] What happened to your face?
My father's daughter scratched me.
Your sister?
She's not my sister.
Oh. Come on now.
I'm sure she really wants you to be her sister.
She had her chance at getting one, but she ate her twin.
It's called vanishing twin syndrome.
It's when one fetus dies in the early stages of the pregnancy,
and then the surviving fetus absorbs the dead one.
I always thought it was kind of badass.
But, yeah, she's a bitch.
Okay.
Another reason to not have kids.
Thanks for finishing my shift.
Erik and I haven't been on a date in ages.
Here's my master key.
There's only one. Don't lose it.
And at 10 p.m. sharp, you lock everything up like I showed you.
And boss doesn't need to know.
- It's fine. - Okay.
[speaking French]
Ah-huh.
[clock ticking]
[bell dings]
[Gretchen thudding]
Can I get a room?
May I see your ID or passport?
Interested, ask for my name just…
Um…
is it just you or are you here with a partner?
We have special rates and amenities for couples and newlyweds.
For now…
just me.
Okay.
I'm Ed.
What's your name?
I'm Gretchen.
You look like you don't belong here, Gretchen.
I won't be here for long anyways.
[Ed] You like music?
Sure.
Then you should come to Paris.
Okay.
[retches]
[gulping]
Hey.
[clatters]
Is this normal?
- It's only my second day. - Better go check on her.
Ah-huh.
[phone ringing]
Resort Alpschatten…
[König, in German] Beatrix, why are you still at the hotel?
I can see the light from…
[König] Gretchen?
- [in English] Yes. - [König] Where's Beatrice?
Uh, I stayed longer and let her leave,
but I… I know how to lock up. It's no trouble.
[König] Gretchen, I want you to lock the doors and wait for me.
I will come pick you up right now.
Uh…
Yeah, Herr König, it's fine.
Um, there's a confused guest, and I need to go check on her.
But I have my bike here. Uh, so you don't need to pick me up.
- Thanks though. - [König] Gretchen, listen to me carefully.
I need you to lock the door…
[telephone ringing]
[ringing continues]
[birds chirping]
- [ringing continues] - [birds squawking]
[wind howling]
[knife clinking]
[squawking, chirping continues]
[switches clicking]
[telephone ringing]
[Gretchen whispers] Fuck, no.
[switches clicking]
[sticks clinking]
[tires screeching]
[music playing on headphones]
[König, in German] Yes, okay. Call me back.
Damn it.
Shit.
Gretchen?
[music playing on headphones]
[cycle wheels whirring]
[music continues on headphones]
Where are you?
Where are you? Come here.
[in English] Come here.
[flute music plays]
[ominous music]
[music continues on headphones]
[footsteps approaching]
[screeching, screaming]
[music intensifies]
[door rattling]
- Hello! - [footsteps approaching]
Please let me in!
[buzzing]
- [person on intercom] Yeah? - Please let me in.
- Right now! Please! - [in German] Yes, yes, I'm coming.
[thuds]
[eerie music]
I told you I'm coming!
[breathing heavily]
[siren wailing]
[door opens]
[panting]
[police officer, in English] I started bleeding.
The woman stood there until the police arrived.
[Gretchen groans] I was chased.
Fuck!
It's really important that your statement is as accurate as possible.
The receptionist, she stated that she did not see any woman in the parking lot.
May I suggest…
we change the last part into the woman stood there
until Mrs. so-and-so entered the room.
Then the police arrived.
[Gretchen sighs]
That is so much better.
I think…
you are the victim of a prank.
[Luis] Everybody's very nice here, honey.
[Dr. Bonomo] It's best if we run some tests.
This is actually very common.
Dad.
Gretchen?
What happened? Did you fall?
Yeah. That's not the important part.
Your sister had some kind of seizure.
We need to get her checked out.
- Dad, I was attacked. - By whom?
I don't know, I mean, the cops think it was a prank.
A prank? Did somebody hit you?
- No, I fell, but… - [Beth] Gretchen?
She fell. That's okay.
[Dr. Bonomo] So, we are going to do an MRI.
[indistinct chatter]
[Dr. Bonomo] Beth, Alma, this way, please.
[tense music]
It might be childhood epilepsy.
Epilepsy? "It might be?"
It means it might be genetic and not caused by an injury or tumor.
The cause itself isn't life threatening.
- Well, that's good. - Yeah.
The better news is, I'm the superintendent
of the chronic disease treatment center up here.
What's causing the seizures?
[Dr. Bonomo] There are many possible triggers for a seizure in a child.
Fever, certain lights, certain sounds.
A change in hormone levels.
But Alma's too young for that.
Has there been a stressful event, or disruption in your family lately?
[tense music]
[Olivia] Hi. You've reached the Vanderkurt residence.
Neither Gretchen nor Olivia are here now.
But we are dying to hear what you have to say,
so get ready to say it.
[answering machine beeps]
[Gretchen] Mom, this place is completely fucked.
Alma keeps freaking out.
And they say she has epilepsy or something.
I think dad's blaming me.
[cash register chimes]
I'm coming back home.
I got the money.
- [person] What happened to you? - Jesus!
Uh, I… I don't want to talk about it.
I'm police investigator Henry Lando.
I'd like to ask you a few questions about the incident…
last night.
Which one?
You told the police that you were chased by a woman.
- I don't want to talk to you. - Excuse me.
Um… Um…
Excuse me. There's another guest waiting.
I think there's something wrong with my air conditioning.
Could you come see me when you're done?
Fine.
I'm checking out.
Oh.
Okay.
You didn't charge me.
Don't I have to pay for the room?
Um, no, you don't.
Do you smoke?
["Inside Out" by Martin Dupont]
You're coming?
Yeah.
Just give me a minute.
♪ I'm dreaming of warm warm mouth I knew a long time ago ♪
♪ I'm dreaming of a time ♪
♪ When I used to live with Gods in the trees ♪
♪ I'd rather wear my life inside out ♪
[instrumental music]
[car engine revving]
[Gretchen] I have a house back in the States.
I just need to get to an airport.
[Ed] Well, lucky you.
We have one of these in Paris.
♪ I'd rather wear my life inside out… ♪
[music continues]
[Ed] And then the woman went into that weird pink bungalow…
I wasn't going in there.
That pink bungalow is called the Lover's Nest.
♪ I'd rather wear my life inside out ♪
♪ I'd rather wear my life inside out… ♪
And then the woman went into that weird pink bungalow.
I wasn't going in there.
That pink bungalow is called the Lover's Nest.
♪ I'd rather wear my life inside out ♪
♪ I'd rather wear my life inside out… ♪
And then the woman went into that weird pink bungalow.
[echoing] I wasn't going in there.
[pulsating]
Watch out!
[tires screeching]
[car crashes]
[eerie music]
[breathes shakily]
[eerie screech]
[gasps]
[screeching]
[screams]
[gunshot]
[machine beeping]
[breathes shakily]
[eerie music]
[König] Do you smell this?
Yes.
Or are those molecules…
binding to a receptor in your nasal cavity?
Got me.
[chuckles softly]
And are you…
right now…
in this moment…
are you…
putting your slashed skin back together yourself?
And what makes you think you can…
take charge of the rest?
If I were you…
I would stay home…
until my body was done growing back those cells.
I wouldn't want to get hurt even more,
as if I was stuck in a loop.
Can you do this?
Good.
- [knocking on door] - [door opens]
Apology accepted.
Luis.
- [machine beeps] - [chattering in distance]
[door closes]
- What are you doing? - I'm getting my stuff.
What? I mean, you're not going to sleep in the bed?
I mean, they said… they said we could…
I can't sleep here again, Gretchen, I got work to do,
I mean, Beth has been watching Alma while I've been here looking after you.
I have to go home, and give her a break.
- Please don't leave. - You'll be fine.
There are people here all the time.
No, there's not. It's deserted all night.
That is fine. You'll be home soon.
What if she comes back?
- Gretchen, stop it! - But why? I'm not making this up.
I don't want to hear any more about this shit.
You're making it very difficult for your sister.
- I wasn't high. - Oh, you were.
You were tested.
You stole money from Herr König,
and then you ran away with a complete stranger.
I can't force you to do anything.
You're almost 18 years old, but you don't have a job anymore.
And you will not be getting an allowance.
If you want to run away… then take your fucking bicycle.
[Olivia] Hi. You've reached the Vanderkurt residence.
Neither Gretchen nor Olivia are here now,
but we are dying to hear what you have to say,
so get ready to say it.
[answering machine beeps]
[Gretchen] Mom. Um…
Mom, I really want to come home.
It's really bad.
[Gretchen sobs]
[indistinct chatter]
- [Olivia] Where's Gretchen? - [Gretchen] What do you think?
[Olivia] Where is Gretchen?
[Gretchen] What do you think, mom?
[tense music]
[Henry] I told you to come see me.
I saved your life.
I saw the woman.
You saw her?
And you didn't tell anyone? They think I'm crazy.
I need you to help me find that woman.
She's wanted for murder.
And I expect her to come for you again.
I can protect you.
If we find her…
I…
personally take you wherever you want to go.
[Beth] Does Alma listen to music… She loves music.
Especially since Gretchen…
[Henry] Now…
And this is extremely important.
Nobody must know about this investigation.
I don't know who to trust.
[Dr. Bonomo] Well, music is shown to trigger seizures in people with
- Alma's condition. - [Beth] Alma?
Dr. Bonomo says music, no more.
[Gretchen] It's just music.
[Luis] You going out?
[tense music]
That's very cool.
No, it's not.
[radio static]
[Henry] A month ago,
a married couple on vacation had rented this cabin.
A cabin not far from here.
The husband told the police that in the evening he lost consciousness.
When he woke up…
he found a strange blonde woman in his bedroom…
along with his wife, who he found unconscious.
The blonde woman's voice had a hypnotic effect on the man.
He chased the woman into the woods, but she got away.
When the husband returned to the cabin…
his wife had choked on her vomit.
Jesus.
Dude.
The other night,
a half naked woman came into the reception
and she wasn't responding to anything.
Where…
was she staying?
[pensive music playing]
[Gretchen] The Lover's Nest.
You're right.
The next bungalow is not in use.
[Gretchen] I didn't know stakeouts were going to be so boring.
When are we going to see some action?
[Henry] Almost 11. Be on the lookout and listen for anything strange.
[TV playing]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[indistinct chatter on TV]
[narrator] Nature has done its job so well.
[Beatrice clears throat]
[in French] What are you doing here?
What do you think? You imbecile!
We can't, not here. We're leaving. Now!
Why? I'm cleaning this fuck-pad all the time!
[Gretchen snoring]
I beg you!
You'll have to make it up to me.
I promise.
[TV continues, indistinct]
Okay, fine.
Let me dry my hair, then we can go.
[knife clinks]
[door closes]
[dryer whirring]
[birds squawking]
[glasses clink]
[birds cawing, chirping]
I know how you can make it up to me!
[creature screeching]
[pulsating]
[creature screeching]
Erik, I know how you can make it up to me!
[eerie music]
[creature screeching]
Erik, I know how you can make it up to me!
[pulsating]
[screeching continues]
[glasses clinking]
[screeching continues]
[eerie screech]
- [creature screeching] - [screams]
[tense music]
[squelching]
[music continues]
[screeching]
[light creaking in distance]
[footsteps approaching]
[door squeaks]
[breathing shakily]
[high-pitched screeching]
[gunshots]
[tense music]
[gunshot]
[ominous music]
[Henry, in English] She'll choke.
Last time I was too late.
- [thunderclap] - [gasps]
[rain pattering]
Gretchen.
Did we wake you?
[König] All the owls have individual calls
so that they can understand each other over long distances.
And maybe we can make a secret call so that we can understand each other.
Yeah? Now, I brought you something.
I know that you will like this.
- Gretchen, come sit with us. - [gasps] Gretchen, I'm so sorry.
Did we wake you?
- No. - Okay, good.
Please join us.
I went out last night.
Where did you go?
[Gretchen] The resort.
What were you doing there?
I was with Trixie.
[König] Oh.
I didn't know Beatrice was working late last night.
[Gretchen] She wasn't.
She was really confused.
Come to think of it, a lot like the guest we spoke about
over the phone the other night.
Hmm. I'll look into this.
Why is there nobody working the reception after ten?
It seems like a lot of people need assistance after ten.
It doesn't make sense economically--
- That's stupid. It's a hotel. - [Luis] Gretchen.
I can show you the numbers if you like.
- It's not so interesting. - Maybe another time.
It's quite the place you got here.
- Gretchen, what's the matter? - Why did you bring us here?
- Your parents are planning a-- - A new resort, I know.
- Why do we have to live here? - [Luis] Gretchen!
- Because it's pretty outside? - Calm down right now.
[flute playing]
You are here because your family belongs here.
- That's a fucking weird way to put it. - Gretchen, that's enough.
What's gotten into you?
[Gretchen] I don't know, dad.
I'm just reflecting on this very fucking weird living situation
that everybody just seems to be cool with.
Out! Now!
- Great. - [König] No, no, Luis.
Gentleman knows when it is time to leave.
- You need some family time. I understand. - No, no, no, no, Herr König,
- we don't want you to leave. - It's all right.
Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.
- I wish you good evening. - I'm very sorry.
No, Luis, we are so happy to have you here.
We've been desperately eager for you to be here.
Now, Gretchen, if there's anything that bothers you,
don't be afraid to…
talk to me.
Oh, I leave your package. Just in.
[tense music]
Oh.
It was a surprise I was not supposed to say anything.
- I… I… I'm so sorry. - What package?
- It has your family name on it.
[tense music]
It was your mother's stuff.
Small stuff at least.
I… I received it this morning.
I… Your father should perhaps change the address of the account--
What is it doing here, dad?
I sold the old house.
It was still my house.
And I put the money in an account for you.
I… I don't… I didn't want you to get worked up…
[Luis groans]
[clattering]
[Olivia] Hi. You've reached the Vanderkurt residence.
Neither Gretchen nor Olivia are here now.
But we are dying to hear what you have to say,
- so get ready to say it. - [answering machine beeps]
[Gretchen] Mom, I really want to go home.
It's really bad.
[Gretchen cries]
I really want to go home.
[Gretchen crying]
What do you think?
[Gretchen continues crying]
What do you think, mom?
What's your take on that, mom? [continues crying]
[Gretchen sniffles]
[answering machine beeps]
[automated voice] Next message.
[electronic voice] Hello, Mrs. Vanderkurt. My name is Alma.
I'm calling you because of my sister Gretchen.
Gretchen calls you when she feels bad.
But you never answered.
I can hear her from my room.
I'm worried.
If you get my message,
I want you to call Gretchen back on the phone.
You can tell her that you love her.
It would mean a lot to her.
It would make her happy.
If you like to, you can come visit us.
You are always welcome here.
[button clicks]
[mellow music plays]
Good, you're packed.
Do you even know how to drive?
Where is everybody?
They're at the hospital with Dr. Bonomo.
Alma had a very strong seizure.
It's your fault, Gretchen, you know that.
You terrified her.
I want you now to write a farewell note,
and we will pick up some money for you at my house,
and I will drive you to the station.
The last train leaves in one hour.
[birds cawing in distance]
Bring your bike.
[engine whirring]
[engine stops]
You like it?
Sure.
[König] You know it? A common cuckoo.
Magnificent creature.
[Gretchen] Common.
Ah, but its behavior is not.
Its nature is quite remarkable.
The nature of modern man destroys by disregard.
Some species need our help to survive and reproduce.
I'm a preservationist, you know.
[birds chirping, singing]
No. Come along now.
I want you to understand who you got involved with.
Herr Lando here,
was trespassing on my property with an illegal firearm.
What are you doing?
He's a cop.
No, he is not.
Not anymore.
You see, Erik here is actually a policeman.
He has access to police files.
Herr Lando was recently discharged when they found out
he was investigating a case, one that he is personally involved with.
Okay, Erik, I think it is time to take Herr Lando
to the police station.
Gretchen, let's get your money.
This way, please.
Come along now.
[door creaks, opens]
[ominous music]
[coughing]
[flute playing]
[König] You're a liability, Gretchen. I can't let you out.
What the fuck did you spray me with?
[König] Just pheromones.
I'm giving you the chance to be of great use
in our quest for preservation.
The adolescent needs to be trained.
[thuds]
[König] Consider yourself lucky.
[screams]
- It's a mild sedative. - What?
It will make Alma sleep through the night.
I'm staying here tonight.
[creature screeches]
[König] These creatures can't speak like you or I,
but when trained, their song can be dizzyingly persuasive.
[pulsating]
[screeching]
[pulsating]
[screeching continues]
[pulsating]
[screeching continues]
[thuds]
[high-pitched ringing]
[heavily breathing]
[low growl]
[screeching, pulsating]
[breathing heavily]
[König, in German] No, no! Stay focused!
[flute playing]
[screeches]
[pulsating]
[breathing shakily]
[groaning]
[flute playing]
That's enough for today.
[in English] Come here.
[screeches]
Uh-uh-uh.
[machine beeping]
Something's not right.
- [crying] - Beth, beth.
[shushes] Beth.
[indistinct chatter]
[in German] It is always something of a confirmation
of my dreams and good intentions.
[in English] Gretchen, your parents need to hurry up
with those construction plans.
This one needs her own mating ground soon, no?
And you know what else she needs, Erik.
What happened to Herr Lando's wife must not repeat itself.
I'm very sorry for what happened to your wife, Herr Lando.
This one's mother wandered off my area of authority.
She got nervous when this one left the nest
before we had another offspring ready to replace her.
There were family matters prolonging my endeavor.
Actually…
are you aware that you have had the good fortune to witness
three laying ceremonies as of now?
What?
Most people don't get to attend a single one,
and those that do don't remember that they did.
A secret process that keeps an ancient creature alive and well.
A magnificent creature
whose approach to family is beyond human comprehension.
Which brings me back to you, Erik.
You will get Beatrix ready to conceive.
Consider your mishap last night a dry run.
[gunshots]
Erik?
[in German] I told him, not in the house.
[gunshot]
[door opens]
[König humming]
[door closes]
[breathing shakily]
[retches]
Oh.
- [retching continues] - Stay here.
[in English] No, no, no, no, no.
You should be on your side.
You could choke, my dear.
[tense music]
No!
[gun cocking]
[breathing shakily]
[creature whimpering]
- [gunshot] - [coughs]
- [Luis] Honey. Honey, what's wrong? - [coughing] I don't feel so good.
[crying, breathing heavily]
Take this.
[breathing heavily]
[Dr. Bonomo, in German] Everything's fine.
Everything's fine.
[tense music]
[Henry, in English] I think they impregnate women at the resort.
After my mom died,
I accidentally called our house…
and I heard her voice on the answering machine.
It kind of helped.
So I kept calling.
Maybe you can do that too.
[somber music]
[clock rings]
[laughing]
Do you know what this bird is famous for?
This bird lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species,
and then lets those birds raise its offspring.
[retches]
No, not in here!
[retches]
[coughs]
[coughing]
[tense music]
Your parents spent their honeymoon here.
How old is your sister?
[music continues]
Gretchen.
Yes, I'm fine.
We're at the treatment center by the hospital.
When you come back in the morning, Alma won't even know you were gone.
[Luis] Alma's going to stay here for the evening.
But after Bonomo's gone to monitor her sleep.
- [Gretchen] Dad… - [Luis] Beth and I are coming home.
Dad, I really need to talk to you about…
[Luis] What is it, Gretchen?
[tense music]
We can't trust them.
[Luis] Gretchen, we can talk when we're home.
[Henry] I told you I will protect you.
Get ready.
What's wrong with Beth?
[engine starts]
[ominous music]
Dr. Bonomo, June 21st…
This is homo cuculidae Alma.
Astonishing resemblance to a surrogate mother, Beth.
The surrogate mothers distress grows
in close proximity to the biological mother.
Thus, both host parents have been removed from the premises.
Compared to animal brood parasites,
homo cuculidae developed a unique evolutionary trait
instead of leaving their offspring in the care of a host,
homo cuculidae returns to claim their young.
Contact with the biological mother speeds up the process
of the offspring's physical development and its abilities significantly.
[tense music]
We are about to initiate the first close distance encounter
with the biological mother.
[punching keys]
[machine beeps]
Brood parasites.
[tense music]
They don't impregnate.
They implant eggs.
My wife and I tried to get pregnant.
I was supposed to fertilize that egg.
Like your father…
on his honeymoon.
[Gretchen] And then what do they do?
Release them into the wild.
When the mother shows up…
I end this experiment.
What about my sister?
That is not your sister.
[curtain screeches]
Two.
Yeah, the sister of the young one and the rogue police detective.
Yeah, I'm afraid we must commence definitive measures immediately.
She's dead.
The feather I wrote my name with… the plumage of the abortioners.
[Dr. Bonomo, in German] We're in the middle of an experiment.
What happened? You're bleeding.
The recordings you made behind my back…
Are they still under the staircase at your house?
Yeah.
I'm sorry, Danielle.
[gunshots]
[tense music]
[in English] No! No! No!
Wait, wait, wait.
[Gretchen grunts]
[indistinct]
[knife clinking]
- [Henry grunts, groans] - [breathing heavily]
[coughs]
[gasps]
[choking]
[screams]
[groaning]
[tense music playing]
Alma. Alma?
Alma, we have to go.
We have to go now.
[music continues]
Just stay right here.
[creature screeching]
[music intensifies]
[screeching]
[footsteps approaching]
[tense music plays]
Cover your ears and stay close to me.
[ominous music]
[screeching]
[door closes]
[whispers] Alma?
[door squeaks]
[creature humming]
[door squeaks]
[door closes]
- [footsteps approaching] - [breathing heavily]
[creature humming]
[creature screeching]
[pulsating]
[screeching continues]
[breathing heavily]
[music plays on Walkman]
[song playing indistinctly]
[switch clangs]
[song continues]
[grunts]
[song continues]
[thudding]
[song continues]
[Gretchen gasps]
[gunshots]
[screams]
[rack creaks]
[ominous music]
[high-pitched screeching]
[Gretchen gasps]
[groans]
[screeching continues]
[music intensifies]
[high-pitched screeching]
[dramatic music]
[high-pitched screeching]
[screams]
[screaming]
[high-pitched screeching]
[screeching continues]
[knife squelching]
[pulsating]
[groans]
[grunting]
[music intensifies]
[thuds]
[melancholic music]
[gunshots]
[breathing heavily]
- [gasps] - [glass shatters]
Herr König!
[in English] She's dead!
Mom is dead!
[König chuckles]
[König] Where's your machine gun, my dear? Is it under your cast?
Huh? [chuckles]
Why me?
It's not about you, you little brat.
It is this nature.
She is supposed to be focusing on reproduction and breeding.
And you are competing for resources with her offspring.
Our process here ensures that each new generation we breed
is more powerful than the last.
And, my dear, when I'm done with you and reunite Alma with…
[unsettling music]
[laughs]
[gunshots]
[heavy breathing]
[tense music]
[gunshots continues]
[gun cocks]
[groaning]
I'm sorry.
I would never hurt you.
Stay away from the Alma.
[mouthing] We have to leave now.
[tense music playing]
My mom called.
She got your message.
[music continues]
Will she come to visit?
[mellow music playing]
No.
[sniffles] She… can't.
But…
she says thank you.
[sniffling] Thank you, Alma.
[sniffles]
[melancholic music playing]
[sniffles]
[crying]
I need your help.
[sniffling]
I really need your help.
[sniffles]
[Gretchen] Henry…
you said you'll protect me.
I stand by it.
[Gretchen] Did you ever tell your wife you'd protect her?
What?
[Gretchen] Did you tell her you'd protect her?
Did you?
Yes!
[Gretchen] Okay. We're coming out now.
[tense music playing]
[wheels rattling]
Alma.
I need you to come to me now, my angel.
[Henry] What are you doing?
She's one of them.
[König] Alma.
- I don't think so. - [König] Come to me.
She will be.
She will become.
- I don't think so. - [König] Alma.
[Henry] We need to find out how many there are.
I need to take my sister away from this place.
- Stop! - Let her go!
Let her go! She is destined to become a mother.
- She is not your sister. - They stopped reproducing before,
they will go extinct without preservation.
Oh! They will go extinct!
[König] Hundreds of years of research, stool of the abortioners.
Please don't let her go.
You don't know what you are doing.
[Alma screeching]
[pulsating]
[Alma screeching]
[tense music playing]
[heavy breathing]
[gunshots]
[door thuds]
[clanking]
[door squeaks]
[birds chirping]
[dog barking in distance]
["Money Guns and Coffee" playing]
♪ Many men have died here ♪
♪ And no one's ever born ♪
♪ Many battles fought here ♪
♪ But that's what blood is for ♪
[song continues]
♪ Married to a gun ♪
♪ For every hour on the hour In this town ♪
♪ Another man is hung ♪
[instrumental music playing]
♪ Smell the breath of danger ♪
♪ Let it fill your lungs ♪
♪ Thirsty empty chamber ♪
♪ You know where to run ♪
♪ In this town that likes its coffee ♪
♪ Money and lust and drugs ♪
♪ For every dollar Is another ounce of power ♪
♪ They tip the scales of blood ♪
♪ You pray for seven bullets ♪
[music continues]
♪ Or you pray that she'll be killed ♪
♪ Perhaps you'll go to heaven ♪
♪ But will like me ♪
♪ Straight to hell ♪
[music continues]
♪ Huh ♪
[music continues]
♪ Now rest the hand of murder ♪
♪ In every back and knife ♪
♪ And now this final question ♪
♪ Do you take it ♪
♪ Black or white? ♪
[music continues]
["I Lived Where Soft" playing]
[song lyrics indistinct]
[song continues]
♪ And boy we hadn't ♪
♪ Boy we hadn't ♪
♪ We hadn't boy ♪
[music continues]
[song lyrics indistinct]
♪ Illusion ♪
♪ We hadn't boy ♪
♪ Making friends on the… ♪
♪ They laid down their… ♪
[song lyrics indistinct]
♪ And boy we hadn't ♪
♪ We hadn't boy ♪
[music continues]
♪ Fiction all over me baby ♪
♪ Illusion ♪
♪ We hadn't boy ♪
♪ Fiction all over me baby ♪
♪ Illusion ♪
[music continues]
♪ We hadn't boy ♪
♪ Illusion ♪