All language subtitles for (1983)PlayDead[ING]

[Music playing]

[Dog growling]

[Barking]

[Howling]

[Organ music]

[Doorbell rings]

Let her go.

She's not worth it.

Well, at least
they're together now.

AUDREY: Is that all you can say?

Oh my god, Aunt Hester.

Didn't you feel anything
for her, my mother?

You didn't see fit to come
when she needed your help?

JEFF: Look, this is
hardly the time or place.

Miss Ramsey, you're
upsetting Audrey.

You're not in the
family yet, young man.

So don't presume...

Aunt Hester, please.

Come with me.

I'll walk you to your car.

Why did she have to go?

Ever since Dad died, she's
been so distant, so hateful.

She doesn't seem to
spread joy and sunshine.

Don't worry.

Let her go.

She's got her money.

And you've got me.

I'll never forget this.

She couldn't even get my
mother peace in death.

[Birds chirping]

Greta, heal.

Sit!

Sit.

Come and get the ball.

Good girl.

Let's put away our
leash and our ball.

Everything is going
to be beautiful.

We understand the power,
you and I. We know now,

Don't we, Greta girl?

Oh, Sam.

I never knew it
would end like this.

You dying first.

Before her.

Oh, Sam dearest.

Oh, we could have had
so much, you and I.

We could've had so much.

Thank you, Sam.

I love you too.

[Humming]

Oh, Sam.

Sam.

Dear, dear Sam.

If only things could
have been different.

Oh, Sam.

Sam.

We could have had so much.

[Pulsating]

[Sinister chuckling]

[Loud shattering]

[Ringing]

All right.

All right.

Oh, Stephen, it's you.

STEPHEN: Hello, Aunt Hester.

Oh.

You came to see me.

Would you believe that I was
expecting you to pay a visit?

STEPHEN: I don't
mean to disturb you.

Oh no, come on in.

Oh, it's been far too long.

Do you know what I
was doing just now?

No.

I was looking at a photograph
of your father taken years ago.

My, he was a handsome man,
a gentleman, and a dreamer.

Are you a dreamer, too, Stephen?

Heh, not like him.

I have my plans.

See I...

Oh.

Did you know that
he was an artist?

Well, at any rate,
he could've been.

But that was long ago.

Come on.

I know precisely why
you're here, Stephen.

You do?

Mm-hmm, and I agree.

I want to put the last
few years behind us.

I want us to be close
together as a family...

You and Audrey and I. Well,
what do you think of Greta?

She's a really very
fine-looking dog.

HESTER: Well, she's quite a
special breed... a Rottweiler.

I brought her back
from Europe last year.

Oh, she just loves it here,
don't you, Greta girl?

You couldn't imagine how
valuable she really is.

But then, we Ramseys are.

We've always been drawn
toward valuable things.

Aunt Hester, I
want you to know,

I'm not worried about your
money or anything like that.

Oh, of course you are.

Why, it wouldn't be
natural if you weren't.

And you're obviously a very
natural boy, like your father.

STEPHEN: I'm not like him.

We're not all together anyway.

Oh, he could've been
something, that Sam.

But he was held down.

Held down until there
was nothing left in him.

He needed guidance.

She couldn't give it to him.

We don't have to talk about it.

I mean, that's...
That's done with.

He was a good father.

He just maybe wasn't
a businessman.

But I'm different.

See, I've solid
plans, Aunt Hester.

I know what I want.

I'm going to make
something of myself.

I'm sure you do.

And I want to help.

Now, that's what
you'd like, isn't it?

[Clicks tongue, greta barks]

[Hester chuckles]

See?

Don't worry.

She likes you.

She's just getting
used to your scent.

Well, was she good today?

She's a very intelligent
dog, Ms. Ramsey.

One in a thousand.

A real pleasure to work with.

Oh, yes.

She is just a treasure,
like all ancient creatures

With wonderful pedigrees.

Well, thank you.

Yeah, when should
I pick her up again?

Oh, I'm not sure.

Uh, but I'll phone you.

Time has come for us, Greta.

We're going to use the powers.

Come on, Greta.

It's time.

Potence.

Potence.

Potence.

[Speaking latin]

I'll talk to you later.

Me too.

Oh, well, dear.

Aren't you going
to invite me in?

Oh, I'm sorry.
Yes.

Come in.

Did Stephen, uh,
deliver my letter?

Yes, he did, and we talked.

I'm glad to see you.

Really I am.

Do you like my new place?

Well, it has a certain charm.

But I must admit, it's a
little small for my taste.

Unfortunately, I can't
afford your taste.

How are you doing?

All right.

No, very well, actually.

I have some coffee.

Would you like some?

Oh, yes, thank you.

That would be very nice.

Audrey.

I want you to know one thing.

Clarisse's death has
been a great blow to me.

First the breakdown
and the confinement

And then the suicide.

Was almost more
than I could bear.

It was a blow to all
of us, Aunt Hester.

I know that.

Life hardly ever turns out the
way we want it to, no matter

How carefully we plan, hope.

Oh, how lovely.

I... I didn't really mean to be
a horror through all of this.

It's just that
things haven't been

Right for a long, long time.

Oh, you were always
such a sweet child.

When I think of all
the pain and suffering

That we went through
alone, when we could have

Been a comfort to each other.

Yeah, we're together now.

I guess that's all that matters.

Maybe from now on, it'll
be easier on both of us.

It's just that I wish
we could have had

When mother was still alive.

She never understood your
attitude after Dad died.

She seemed to hate all of us.

Did, uh... did your mother
ever mention anything

About your father and me?

No.

She just couldn't
put your finger

On why everything changed
after the airplane crash.

Oh, Audrey.

A lot of it was in
her head, I think.

She always had the crazy
notion that I wanted Sam.

Perhaps it was
because he and I went

Together before your mother.

Oh, you knew that, didn't you?

No, I didn't.

You and Dad... that's funny.

Funny?

I don't know what's
funny about it.

He was my age, not hers.

But that's ancient history.

They're gone.

You and Stephen... that's
what's important now.

Oh.

I almost forgot.

I have a present for you.

Hello, girl.

Come.

Get the ball.

Come on.

Here.

What a sweet dog.

I didn't know you
cared for dogs.

What's her name?

I've named her Greta.

And I brought her for you.

For me?

Oh, Aunt Hester,
it's been so long

Since I've taken care of a dog.

I found her in Europe.

She's a purebred.

She's been traded.

And she's a wonderful companion.

Well, surely, you don't
want to give her up.

HESTER: Well, I... I
realized just the other day

That I want you to have her.

AUDREY: What can I say?

Thank you.

We'll take good care of
each other, won't we, Greta?

HESTER: I hope so, dear.

I hope so.

[Dog barking]

Got some tickets
for the game tonight.

Want to come?
Can't.

I got to go see Audrey.

Jeez, you see a lot
of your sister lately.

Well, it's been hard on
her since her mother died.

How much further?

About half a mile.
We're running late.

We got to go.

[Both panting]

That's what happens,
especially at 15, 22.

Well, I'm not trying to
run the Boston Marathon.

I just want to work
off some of this lard.

Hey, I'm sorry about the game.

Why don't you invite Sarah?

Heh.

She's no fun.

I spent half a damn game trying
to explain what's happening.

Yeah, but she'd be more fun
after the game than I would be.

That's for sure.

[Sighs]

I was going over to
her place later anyway.

Hey, how come I never
get to meet her sister?

She ugly or something?

Heh.

No, she's not your type.

She wouldn't put out for you.

Well, let's hit the showers.

I'm running late.

How come I can never find a
girl who can cook like you can?

Maybe because the
girls you go with spend

More time in the bedroom
than in the kitchen.

Yeah, but you'd
think at least one of

Them would be interested
in cooking too.

I mean, there is a
limit to how much

Time anyone can
spend having sex.

Have you found the limit
yet or are you still looking?

Lighten up a little,
will you, sis?

OK, let's drop that subject.

I agree.

And I hate to leave you
with all this stuff.

But I'm running late.

So, uh, Daphne has
an overnight tonight,

And her plane comes
in about 40 minutes.

And so I gotta go.

Stephen.

Well, we made it
through one whole evening

Without once mentioning Mom.

Maybe the pain inside you is
starting to ease a little bit.

I guess so, Steve.

Maybe a little.

Your visits help a lot.

Thanks.

Sure.

Now, hurry up.

I don't want you to get
another speeding ticket.

Yes, ma'am.

Where's your car?

Oh, it's the battery again.

I had to park it down the hill
so I could get it started.

You want to take my car?

No, that's OK.

But, uh, thank you for
a really nice dinner.

Good night.

Greta?

[Whistles]

Greta, you're not supposed
to be out without a leash.

Come on, go.

Get on home.
[greta whines]

Go on.

[Greta whines]

Go on.

[Engine sputtering]

Damn.

[Horn honks]

[Greta snarls, stephen yells]

[Distant siren]

[Crash]

[Sniffles]

Jeff.

I don't know how I'll
be able to accept this.

Losing Stephen like that.

It'll just take time.

[Greta whining]

AUDREY: Pour me a glass of
wine, will you please, Jeff?

There's a bottle
opener in the kitchen.

Are you sure?

I need you, Jeff.

[Shrill squawking]

[Speaking latin]

[Tires squealing]

[Police radio chatter]

What kind of problem
are you having here?

It's called a code
10-27, disabled vehicle.

I'm detective Otis Burris.

Radio's out too.

Well, uh, detective, hi.

Hi.

Should I call wrecker?

Uh, I don't know.

Damn thing's overheated.

It's been acting up all day.

Here's the keys.

See what you can do with it.

Hey, Sergeant,
what are you doing?

Well, now, this
might be difficult

For you to understand, son,
but I'm in the little middle

Of an investigation.

Look, you got to clear
this with the station.

Don't you worry about a thing.

Captain Payne and I
are lifelong friends.

Just don't let anybody
steal that vehicle.

It's city property.

Now, you just hang tight.

I'll send a car for you.

Oh, shit.

OTIS: Good morning, ma'am.

Uh, it is Miss
Matthews, isn't it?

Well, ma'am, uh, I'm
Detective Burris.

And, uh, I was wondering
if if... we could

Talk for just a little bit.

Could you first tell
me what it's about?

Well, I just have a few
questions about your brother,

Ma'am, if you don't mind.

I... I'm sorry, but
it is necessary.

[Greta barking]

We do a routine investigation
on any accidental death,

Particularly one like
your brother's, where

There weren't any witnesses.

I don't know what to say.

The police told me
it was an accident.

Yeah, I read the report
she gave to our detective

The next day about how you
brother parked on the hill

On account of the dead battery.

Well, I've been thinking
about the past four days

As how I should have
gone out and helped him.

I should've insisted.

But I don't understand how
the car got down the hill.

Well, you know, ma'am, that's
one of the strange things.

Uh, actually I was on night
duty when it happened.

And I was there when
they remove your brother.

Uh, he was working
under the hood,

Apparently, when the
car jumped out of gear.

Well?

Is there something else?

You're looking at me like you
expect me to say something.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

It's just that I was wondering
if you knew where the battery

Is on your brother's car.

Under the hood, I guess.

Isn't that where there are?

No, ma'am.

In your brother's car, the
battery's behind the seat.

You see, they have these
two 6-volt batteries wired

Together to make a 12-volt.

I don't know about
electricity and cars.

Well, anyway, there's
one more thing.

The driver thinks
there was someone

Else there, that your brother
might have been pushed.

No, he was alone
when he left here.

Well, it's the way he fell
backwards into the car.

The headlines...

Please.

OTIS: I'm sorry, ma'am.

It's just that I... I have
to check on everything.

[Greta whining]

Hey, that sure is a
fine dog you got there.

Hello there, old girl.

How old is she?

About five, I think.

You like dogs?

Oh, I got this old dog at home.

I had him 13 years.

I had Greta about a week.

Come on, Greta.

Give me the ball.

Out.

Hey, come on here.
Hey, let's have that ball.

Out, out.
Out.

Out!

Oh, she sure has sharp teeth.

She likes you.

[Chuckles]

Was there something else?

I'm sorry, I've
forgotten your name.

Uh, Detective Burris.

Otis Burris.

Uh, no, ma'am, nothing else.

Hey, yes, you are a
good old dog there.

I really appreciate
a dog with spirit.

I sure do.

And one that likes people too.

[Music playing]

[Phone rings]

Hello?

No, I'm glad you called, Jeff.

No, I didn't take it.

You know how I am about pills.

I slept pretty
well, just the same.

Me too.

I missed you too.

No, I'd love to go to lunch.

I'll meet you there
just before noon.

Don't worry.

I'm OK.

I love you too.

Damn it, Richard.

Will you sit down?

If you think on your butt
like ordinary folks...

Otis, it just doesn't
make any sense.

I mean, why would a girl like
that kill her own brother?

Well, you're a college boy.

You tell me.

Didn't they teach
you any psychology up

In that fancy school?

Sure.

I'll tell you one thing.

In my opinion, the
driver's telling the truth.

Record's spotless.

Stopped right away and
he called the ambulance.

Well, I'll go along with that.

But, uh, might be a
little more to it.

Well, how do you figure that?

Well, look.

The girl's got to
feel a lot of guilt

Over the death of
her old lady, right?

Sure.

She probably suffered
severe psychological stress,

Which may or may not have
anything to do with it.

OTIS: Right.

Well, now, the way I got it
figured... the girl probably

Feels a lot of
unconscious hostility

Toward that brother of hers.

I mean, after all, he's
the one having a good time.

And she's been shackled with
her mom in the funny farm.

Uh-uh.
Uh-uh.

It's not enough to
kill her own brother.

Ah, maybe yes,
when you consider

That now she's the
only one that stands to

Inherit the whole Ramsey estate.

Otis, I think you're
the one that's crazy.

Maybe I am for listening to you.

It just doesn't make any sense.

Well, anyway.

Wait a minute.

What about that Hester woman?

I mean, hell, she's the one
that's got all the money.

And she's still alive.

Yeah she sure is.

Hester is still alive.

And she's got no kinfolk.

Except that Audrey girl.

You know something?

Maybe we ought to go after
her, talk to Hester Ramsey.

Might give us some
background information.

My god.

That college education
wasn't a total waste, was it?

Why don't you give her a ring?

Hell, I've been dying to
see the inside of that house

Ever since I was a
kid and used to steal

Plums out of her damn orchard.

Come on, call her up.

Well, I guess I
should get back.

Unless you want me to take
the rest of the day off.

No, go ahead.

I'm doing much better.

It was a big help
getting out of the house.

I really should have
taken the day off,

Too, it wasn't for... what do
they say?... pressing business.

I know, Jeff.

I don't mind.

As a matter of fact,
I think I'm going

Back to work myself tomorrow.

Are you sure you're
not pushing it?

No, it'll be better at work.

Now, hurry up,
'cause you're late.

I'll finish my coffee.

Come on by tonight?

JEFF: Yeah.

OK.

OTIS: Yes, Ms. Ramsey.

Like I was telling Richard,
during the Depression,

I used to ride a trolley for
a nickel all the way out here

To the end of the
line just to steal

Fruit out of your orchard.

[Chuckles]

I bet you were one of
the boys who I took a pot

Shot at with my slingshot.

Well now, what's on your
mind, Detective Burris.

Ms. Ramsey, uh, would you
say that you and your niece

Are close?

Oh, of course we are.

But she's my sister's
only daughter.

And, uh, now that Stephen is...
Well, now that Stephen is dead,

She's the only
family I have left.

How did Stephen and
his sister get along?

Oh, just fine.

They were as close
as any brother

And sister I've ever seen.

Why do you ask?

No particular
reason, Ms. Ramsey.

Uh, we just have to
ask a lot of questions

When we're checking out
a possible homicide.

Homicide?

What are you talking about?

I thought it was an accident.

I read it in the newspapers.

Well, yes, it may
appear that way, ma'am.

But, you see, we have to,
uh, check out everything,

Every possibility.

It must have been an accident.

Run over by a car?

Uh, that's the way it
appears, yes, ma'am.

Well, if it wasn't, then
someone wanted Stephen dead.

Oh, that's ridiculous.

I don't believe that boy had,
uh, an enemy in the world.

RICHARD: Seems like
everyone we talk

To feels about the same way.

And then, of course,
the next question is, who

Would benefit if you were dead?

Gentlemen, I'd appreciate
it if you would leave.

I'm not going to stand
by and have you impugn

The integrity of my niece.

I resent the implication
that Audrey is a murderess.

Oh, but please, uh, Ms...

Goodbye, gentlemen.

Uh, one more question,
Ms. Ramsey, if you please.

We could find out
without your help,

But it'll just take more time.

What is it, Detective Burris?

OTIS: Could you make a
guess as to the total value

Of your estate, please?

I suggest that your
superiors contact my attorney.

His name is Henry Claypool.

This way out, please.

All right, girl.

It's OK.

You'll get fed.

Jeff!

Why don't you take her out
while I get her dinner?

Come on, lady.

Out we go.

Oh, come on, you old mutt.

Now do your thing.

Jeff, don't talk
to her like that.

Here.

Give her her dinner.

If we're going out, I'm going
to slip into the shower.

Do you mind?

I don't mind, as
long as I'm invited.

I think I can stand that.

[Greta snarling]

DAVE: Scrub right here.

[Shower running]

[Monique gasps]

What the?

Oh well.

Hey, this isn't so bad.

[Monique giggling]

Dave, what's that?

[Doorbell ringing]

I'd better see who it is.

I'm gonna check
the breaker box.

The breaker switch jumped
off for some reason.

Hey, who was at the door?

MONIQUE: Whoever
it was, they left.

OK, Richard.

Stand there by the
front, over there

A little closer to the center.

That's about right.

OK, now, I'm gonna kick
the car out of gear.

OK, you got it.

Can you hold it?

Yeah.

Yeah, I can hold it.

I'm not gonna push it
far off hill though.

Well, uh, tell you what, now.

What I want to do is to kind
of ease up on it a little bit.

Like, you know,
let it... as if you

Were gonna let it roll forward
and pick up a little momentum.

And then see if you can hold it.

Otis, you've got to be kidding.

What if I can't stop it?

Well, then I'll get a really
good look at what happened.

Yeah, you stay right
there in case I need you.

Well, of course.

I was gonna do that.

I'll be right there
by your side, OK?

Ah, ah, OK.

All right.

That's good.

[Sighs]

Well, I guess you're right.

He should have been
able to stop it.

One thing I can't
figure though... I

Can't see how the car would
push them into the street.

Yeah, well, I don't know.

Wait a minute.

He could've slipped, right?

He falls back as the
car rolls forward.

Uh, could be, I guess.

RICHARD: It's got to
be the way it happened.

The driver... he won't swear
he saw anybody push him.

OTIS: No, he won't swear.

Well, come on.

I guess we better get this
heap back to the pound.

You know, it's a damn shame
this thing's got that little old

Whine there in the rear end.

I always sort of imagined myself
had a little old car like this.

[Starts engine]

Come on, Greta.

Come on, girl.

Let's go outside.

MONIQUE: Audrey?

Come on in, Monique.

The door's open.

There you are.

I hope this is an imposition.

It's just that I
have a date tonight.

I'm really glad you called.

You're welcome in my
hot water any time

There's a plumbing problem.

[Greta snarling]

[Pulsating]

Oh, you started me.

Put that curler down.

I don't want to play now.

Come on, doggy.

Put it down.

My god!

[Screaming]

[Water splashing]

Monique?

You still here?

[Gasping]

POLICE RADIO: Calling 57-40.

Come in, 57-40.

This is 57-40.

Tell the old man I'm
on my way in now.

Just hold your horses.

POLICE RADIO: Something came in
for you at 3813 Hanover Lane.

You're to proceed...

Hanover?

That's where I just was.

What the hell is this?

A damn merry-go-round?

[Tires squeal]

[Siren wailing]

[Tires screeching]

No, this is Burris.

Let me have Detective Donaldson.

Richard, we got a problem
over here at Audrey Matthew's.

Uh, you better get the
boys from the coroners.

Yeah, that's right.

I don't know yet.

We haven't had a chance to talk.

Just get on over here, huh.

[Siren wailing]

Well, girl, what happened?

Who is she?

Electrocuted.

She was electrocuted
in the bathtub.

I know.

I saw.

But how did the curling
iron fall into the tub?

There's no shelf or
anything above the tub.

It's funny.

When I saw her, I
thought she was healthy.

Saw who?

Who was in there?

The dog... just Greta.

She was in the bathroom.

Well, what was she doing?

That's the funny thing.

She was pulling the curling iron
out of the water by the cord.

Boy, that's some smart dog.

Maybe she heard the girl scream
when the curler hit the water.

I guess that's what happened.

God, I don't know.

[Siren wailing]

There's something more.

What?

How did the dog get in?

She was locked out, I'm sure.

Well, maybe... maybe
the girl let her in.

No.

She was in the tub.

I remember Monique slumped
down under the water.

Eyes were still open.

Oh?

Well, she's propped up against
the end of the tub now.

Well, I pulled her up
from under the water.

I was hoping she was still
breathing, but she wasn't.

But who is she?

What was she doing here?

Monique Berger, a friend.

She lives across the street.

They're working on
the plumbing system.

[Siren wailing]

Anything else I should do?

No, just stay in
there and see they

Don't make a mess of things.

I still can't understand.

Nothing explains
how Greta got in.

OTIS: Through the
door, don't you see?

But I'm sure,
positive it was closed.

Now, Greta is a
very strong dog.

It wouldn't be much of a problem
for her to just push it open.

It's so strange, the things
she seems to be able to do.

Has she ever tried to attack
you, ever been vicious?

Just the opposite.

She's the most gentle
dog I've ever known.

They'll be through in
there in just a minute.

Oh, good.

Uh, I'll be downtown
in a little while.

You go on with them.
OK.

AUDREY: I know
this sounds crazy.

But it's something
I feel very often.

When I'm with her
alone, sometimes it

Feels more like I'm in
the room with a person.

She watches me.

Do you think I'm losing it?

I mean, like Mom?

No, no, of course not.

You can handle it.

Will they arrest me?

No, no need
worrying about that.

But you'll have
to admit, it looks

A little bit fishy though.

This is the second
one to die recently,

And you were the last one
to see them... just you.

And the dog.

Richard, I want you to
do something for me.

Get a hold of the
kennel association.

See if you can trace
that dog's background.

Otis, trace a dog?

Well, they told me
that, working with you,

I'd learn something every day.

Look, you can get the
dog's registration number

From the girl.

I want to know
everything possible.

You know, uh, name of the
breeder, place of birth...

All that sort of stuff.

OK.

And don't make a
big deal out of it

Now, especially with the girl.

Audrey dear.

It's Hester.

I know, dear.

Another senseless tragedy.

No, no, no, there's nothing
you can do about it.

Just leave it to the police.

Yes.

I'll tell you why I called.

I've called the vet.

Yes, I'm going to take
Greta to get her shots.

No, I'd be glad to do it.

It'll give you a
chance to rest, dear.

Oh, yes.

And, uh, by the way, um, you
know that tag, that other tag

That Greta's wearing?

Well, I know it sounds silly.

But, uh, I'd like
her to keep it.

Oh, thank you, dear.

Yes, I'll be right over.

Of course.

Goodbye.

What did you find out?

Cause of death?

Drowning.

Her lungs contained water.

But it's hard to tell.

Cardiac risk occurred
about the same time,

Caused by electrocution.

Signs of struggle?

None.

She was burned
somewhat, but that's

Consistent with electrocution.

Was it an accident?

Well, I don't know yet.

Just, uh, let me know if
you find anything, Doc.

Anything at all.

Well, there was something else.

Maybe not much.

There were a couple
of hair in her hand.

Looked like animal hair.

Get those to the lab.

And, Cliff, I want
that report fast.

I'll do my best.

Thanks.

Come on, Greta.

[Door creaks]

[Ominous voices echoing]

[Pet squeaking]

[Owl hooting]

[Phone rings]

Hello?

Who is this?

Oh, Detective Burris.

No, it's all right.

I needed to get out.

What would you
want with the dog?

All right, then,
but she's not here.

Hester took her to the vet.

You'll have to pick
her up over there.

No, just bring her here after.

And Mr. Burris?

Take good care of her.

[Dogs barking]

Detective Burris, this dog's
a pussy, let me tell you that.

There's no way that I'd
ever make her a violent.

When a dog acts like
that, she's never going

To have a killer instinct.

Well, thanks a lot.

You just shot my best
theory right in the ass.

Come on, Greta.

Let's go, girl.

Come on.

There we go.

[Dogs barking]

Oh.

Going a little fast.

OK, Greta.

I'll go buy you a
hamburger, all right?

[Dog barks, kids playing]

Think you let me win today.

I never let anyone win.

It's too hard on my ego.

Either way, it felt to get
out and get some exercise.

While you're in the shower,
I'll scramble some eggs

And make some of my
special pancakes.

Pancakes for me?

And for me.

Something to restore that
energy we've burned out.

JEFF: Only if you
got lots of honey.

My wallet.

I left it at the court.

I hooked it on the
chain-link fence.

I'm so stupid.

No problem.
We'll just walk back.

No, I'll go back.

You stay here with Greta.

It'll be faster.

JEFF: OK, Greta.

That's try to stay
awake while she's gone.

[Greta whimpers]

Yes, you're a good dog, Greta.

[Ambient growling]

[Choking]

Jeff!

No!

Jeff!

Jeff!

Jeff!

[Sobbing]

[Wailing]

No.

No.

No.

No.

No.

Please.

So the guy was choked to death.

You sure, Doc?

Yes, absolutely.

Not only that, it appears it
was done with one hand... someone

With a very strong right hand.

So you're saying
that he was choked

By a guy using just one hand?

Yeah.

There was severe damage to
the larynx, the esophagus.

There's no doubt it
was strangulation.

That doesn't make sense.

Broad daylight, no robbery.

And if there was an assault,
why didn't the dog bark?

I can't solve the case.

I can only tell you
how the young man died.

Not a single person
heard a damn thing,

And yet there were
people all around.

Hey, Doc.

Is it possible that... that a
girl could have strangled him?

On, the top my head I'd say no.

The hand print on his throat
was too large for most women.

And I doubt if any woman
would have that much strength.

Why do you ask?

Oh, hell, I'm grasping
at anything, Doc.

I mean, he was with a girl.

It was her dog.

You'd think if it had
been anybody else's dog,

It'd have barked
or done something.

My god, the dog's a monster
who must weigh 125 pounds.

Boy, I'll tell you, I wouldn't
want to try to strangle anybody

With that critter around.

No one saw or heard anything?

Uh, nothing.

It was a total blank.

And the guy was by myself for
only three minutes or less.

We timed the trip back
to the tennis court.

Doc, are you absolutely
sure he was strangled?

You want to come
see for yourself?

Oh, no, no.

There is another thing.

The victim apparently
fought back.

How is that?

The knuckles on his
right hand were bloody.

OK, Doc.

This one I've got
to see for myself.

Let's go.

[Cat meowing]

HESTER: Well, young man?

RICHARD: Oh, yes.

Ms. Ramsey.

I was just looking for...

HESTER: Snooping around?

Uh, spying, I
believe they call it.

No, ma'am.

Nothing like that.

I just heard some sounds,
like animals, and was...

Oh, call it natural curiosity.

That's what got me into
this business, I guess.

I'm just naturally curious.

Well, I assure you,
there is nothing here

Nor any place else on
my property that could

Interest you in the slightest.

I realize it's been
difficult for you

With all that's happened.

Look here.

I don't like to see anyone die.

But I didn't know
this Jeff boy at all.

Were he and your niece engaged?

Not really.

There wasn't a ring or anything.

Did he stay at her house?

He had his own apartment.

Suppose she stayed with them?

That would hardly
be the behavior

I'd expect from my niece.

Check up on her very often?

Lord no.

Since her mother's death,
I've look in on her

Once in a while just
to see if I could help.

Ms. Ramsey, this is a
question I have to ask.

Do you know of anyone who
would want Jeff Ingram dead?

I don't know anyone who
even knew who he was.

Now... well, except Audrey.

Does that answer your question?

I know it's crazy,
but it's the only thing

That makes any sense.

No, it doesn't.

Look, we know that
she and the guy

Were getting real
serious, right?

Well, maybe she got
jealous about something.

[Mutters with mouth full]

Maybe she had somebody jumping.

Mm-mm.

No.

I don't think she's involved.

RICHARD: Why not?

She has a pretty
face, sweet smile.

Look, I don't pretend
to know the answers.

I'm just trying to
figure out the problem.

I'll tell you one thing though...
I want to know everything there

Is to know about that dog.

[Faint radio chatter]

Now, tell me how you're doing.

I don't know.

Rotten.

Confused.

There's a whole nightmare
going on all around me.

I'm starting to see a doctor.

One of those that
Mother went to.

Is that a good idea, uh,
all the memories and all?

Guess I trust him.

One of the few I really trusted.

OTIS: I wish we could have
some good news for you.

We don't have much of it yet.

Seems like with that boy
we're just... any little thing

Will be of help.

Right now, I'd like to
see the chain the dog

Was wearing in the park.

Greta's leash?

Why?

Mm.

Grasping at straws, I guess...
Nothing for you to worry about.

Well, OK.

Sure.

OTIS: How is she, Greta?

AUDREY: Oh, fine.

Maybe a little more
restless than usual.

[Snarling]

Here it is.

What's important
about the leash?

Oh, nothing probably.

You know, I'm just
checking on anything.

Do you have a headache?

Yeah.

It's an occupational
hazard at my age, I guess.

Probably a lot of sinus too.

There's a lot of dust
in the air today.

Well, let me get
you some aspirin.

Oh.

If you would, uh, think
this will be better.

If it's a little seltzer, if
you'd dump it in a small glass

Of water, please.

Sure How about some coffee?

Uh, no, no.

No thanks.

Water's fine.

[Sink runs]

[Rustling]

AUDREY: If you're hungry, I
could make you a sandwich.

Give me something to do.

Maybe you haven't eaten.

OTIS: No thanks.

I had something.

I do appreciate it.

[Greta growling]

Oh boy, this is a
real sick headache.

Better wait a while.

It's still bubbling a lot.

OTIS: Well, I like it best.

[Gasps]

[Gagging]

My god, what's wrong?

[Audrey screaming]

What happened?

What's wrong with him?

AUDREY: The do...

Damn it, I want to
know what happened here.

Now, what's wrong with her?

[Audrey sobbing]

You get on the phone.

Call an ambulance now!

Do it!

[Growling]

[Shrieks]

Get over here, Greta.

Come here.

Dear Greta.

There, Greta.

Good girl.

Oh, you are a good girl, Greta.

We did well, didn't we?

Now I have a surprise for you.

You'll see.

Come on, Greta.

We're going to play one
of our favorite games.

Sit.

You're a good girl.

[Rock clatters]

Here, girl.

Go, catch it.

Catch it.

[Greta barking]
Go on.

Go on.

[Greta yelping]

[Pot clanging]

[Low growling]

[Barking viciously]

[Hester screaming]

[Loud scream]

[Pained moaning]

[Pained moaning]

[Greta barking]

[Hester screaming]