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What's so goddamn funny?

Sorry, Diana. The necklace wouldn't give. I was joking. You hear that?

We're doing a drama, and she's doing a comedy.

That's it.

Forget it for today.

Go home.

Why are you sending her home?

It's not working.

I thought it was kind of cute.

You think everything's cute.

Give me a drink.

Her fear's not coming through.

No suffering.

The whole performance sucks.

We've got to find someone else for tomorrow.

Don't worry. I'll figure out a way to make her suffer.

It's George.

Do you want to talk?

Oh, falling apart, thank you. I've had a hell of a day.

Yeah, once a workaholic, always a workaholic.

Ah, a party.

Wait a second.

What kind of a party?

Aren't you staying in tonight?

You heard.

I thought we were going to watch Betty Blue together.

Another time.

You don't care about me at all, do you?

Not enough, it seems.

I don't get it. You always do everything he wants.

Well, he always wants me to do things I feel like doing.

Was it like that when you were married to him?

Sometimes better.

Sometimes worse.

Diane.

Please.

Stay here tonight.

Wash my back.

Ah, ah. Leave your clothes on.

Come on.

What do you think?

You're going to look gorgeous.

As usual.

George's parties were always the same.

Weirdos. Every kind of addict.

empty heads, my world, but not my kind of people.

I have my own values, my own goals to achieve.

So why did I go?

I had success, money, and nothing better to do.

But as it turned out, that evening was different, and my life would never be

the same again.

I know which buttons to push, darling.

So, where to?

Well, there's somebody I want to impress.

Herr Franz Kahneman.

Not bad.

Steel.

A sea?

An ocean of beer.

He's flooded the United States, and now he's flooding China.

And where do I fit in?

Seducing. Get him to back me.

What's the project?

A real mind blower.

I want to build a tower, 250 feet high, made entirely of TV screens.

Oh, showing your erotic videos, right?

Right.

I want to really overdo it.

What do I earn this time?

That.

Hi, I'm Pegan.

Wonderful, it's marvelous that you should care for me

that you should care

Someday he'll come along,

the man I love.

And he'll be big and strong, the man I love.

And when he comes my way, I'll do my best to make

him stay.

He'll look at me and smile.

I'll understand.

Then in a little while, he'll take my hand.

And though it seems absurd, I know we're both won't say.

else above.

I don't think I like threesomes anymore.

They're a turn off.

Really?

That used to be the only thing that turned you on.

People change.

Yeah, you can say that again.

People change.

Will you please leave?

Good morning.

Everything ready out there?

Everything but the talent.

Wake her up.

Morning. Any coffee for me?

Valerie!

Don't count on it.

Good morning.

It's your mouth.

It looks familiar.

Yeah. Reminds me of someone.

Your girlfriend.

No.

Good morning, Joe.

Good morning, Tegan.

Good morning.

Is this okay?

Flex.

Hmm. Fun.

I'm in a better mood now, dear.

Roger here. Paul?

What do you think?

Yeah. Yeah. Could work.

Jo? Yes, Diane?

Listen, make up's great, but darken it a little, okay? All right.

Paul, light the set.

And stand by with graphics 4.

Who is the Miss Rocky?

The Sultan's favorite.

I found them in bed together this morning. What?

You have seen but the tip of our master's iceberg.

Kids, will you please pay attention?

Let's go.

Both arms up.

Right arm up. Now stretch to the right.

Great, now don't move.

Do you want me in there with you?

Shut up!

Keep it moving.

But you laughed at me before with me in there too.

If I wanted you as a model, I wouldn't be using you as an assistant, now would

I? Put the 85 on, please.

Enlarge it.

Try tracing graphics 11.

Put in some.

Good.

Give me a trial printout later.

Now take a balance on one leg.

Good girl.

Hold it.

Stretch your neck.

Bring your leg up.

Hold it.

Hold it!

This is great!

Valerie, get in there!

Valerie!

Touch her blood!

Go on!

Get in there! Dammit, I've cut myself.

Touch it!

Touch it!

We'll try again tomorrow.

That's a possibility.

It's fantastic.

Look, if that's it, I'm going.

Call Tegan a cab first, Paul.

I'm not staying? No.

Valerie, before you go home, I want you to find two roll hunks for tomorrow.

And then you can tidy up.

Hi. Sorry we're not in to take your call.

Please leave a message after the beep.

We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Hello, George. It's me.

Look, I have to talk to you.

I know you never go out during the day.

Come on, you old pervert.

Answer.

What are you up to?

Sorry we're not in to take your call.

Please leave a message after the beep.

We'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Yes, my love.

What can I do for you?

Not a thing, naturally.

It's always you who needs me, right?

The king of beer, for instance.

By the way, will you back the tower?

No, I don't.

And how.

Your little games never fail.

I'm already thinking of a new clip.

Man, a masterpiece.

It's for you.

You in?

Yeah, I'm here.

Hello?

Hey, how you doing?

You're kidding.

Does it pay well?

How well?

Yowzer.

I'll flex for that.

Right now, if you want.

Okay.

But let's not make it too late.

Great. I'll see you then.

The world famous photographer?

No. This is for a video clip.

Oh, a rock video?

No.

Porn.

But lots of bread.

Who offered it to you?

Now you know better than to ask me that, Kim.

Paul, telephone Teagan again, please, and will you hurry?

Mm, okay.

It doesn't show we'll have to stand in for it What do you mean you don't want

to wear it?

Put it on

Come here again, would you?

Watch your head, alright?

And keep flexing.

Now, I want you to come over here.

Now,

sit between her legs and lean your head on her chest.

Put your arms behind your back.

Now, tilt your head over.

You look terrific, girls. Now hold it. Don't move.

Beautiful.

Bow.

Hold still, everybody.

Perfect. Nobody move an inch.

Girls, keep still.

Okay kids, we've got a lot of work to do today.

Now listen, I want you to all concentrate for a moment. Close your

eyes.

Don't open them till I tell you.

Any word from Tegan?

I've called twice, but she doesn't answer.

Okay, I'll flush you out.

They're all yours.

Good luck.

Why I went to find Tegan, I'll never know.

It wasn't my style, and I should have realized it was a mistake.

A mistake that was to forge another link in a perverse chain of murder.

Hey!

You must be the famous Diane.

I was looking for Tegan.

She slept out.

Hasn't come home yet.

Not too cool standing you up Want some hmm

Do you have any idea at all where she went

She had a gig last night I Don't know what it was. She never

tells me anything You know, she thinks I'm competition.

She only mentioned you to brag about it She was really excited about Posing for

you. Well, she's not going to anymore.

I don't like people who come late.

Look, I promise that will never happen with me.

Hey, I even know how to come early.

Kids, I found a substitute.

What? Quite a setup.

High-tech, isn't that what they call it?

Your colleague here has been telling me how it works.

Fascinating.

Are these friends of yours, Paul?

No. Diane.

He's a cop.

What do you want?

Pegan Morrison should have been here at nine, right?

Hey!

That's Tegan's. Right.

Where did you get it?

The garbage dump. Eight miles out on Route 106.

It was lying next to her body.

Oh, no.

Is that

her?

Yes.

Death heals all disorders.

We found her tied up in a very particular way.

Bondage is what they call it. Those knots are the only lead we have.

They completely immobilized the victim.

Do they ring a bell?

What?

The nuts.

What bell should they ring?

I don't know. They remind me of certain artistic video performances.

Make an effort.

You might... Think of something.

You lived with Tegan, right?

I'd like to talk to you about that.

You can see your friend again tomorrow.

Maybe.

Maybe we'll see each other again, too.

Not if I can help it.

Live and let die must be your philosophy.

Get rid of it and clean this place up.

Go on.

My love, you seem very agitated.

Get rid of all your tapes now. Good evening.

I told you we'd meet again.

What's he doing here?

So, you came to see your ex-husband.

Master of the bondage team.

What do you want?

You had a lunch date today.

You're late.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Late.

Let a little lady come cry on your shoulder.

Where were you last night since you sleep during the day?

Right here.

You always did have good taste in women.

Well, my love, everything's fine.

Go on.

Lieutenant Arnold knows all about my little sins.

He's been disapproving of me for years.

George. Yes.

Tegan is dead.

No, she was murdered.

By somebody who really enjoyed it.

With a long, sharp knife.

Lieutenant, I have an ironclad alibi for last night. In my opinion, you have very

few hours of freedom left.

Hi.

Look, kids.

The best thing is to just not think about it. Erase it from your mind, okay?

Diane. Yes?

You know, that lieutenant.

He asked me so many questions.

I'm scared.

Later.

Now, let's go to work.

The show must go on.

Come again?

Yes, it must.

Now let's turn this into something positive.

God, you're tough.

Yeah.

Can you hack it?

I think so.

I want this right in the middle. Oh, in the middle? Yeah, okay.

Julie?

Now, not too much on the lips. The cheeks are really good like that. Really

make it shiny.

Well, give me a yellow background, please. Yellow?

Yeah, okay.

Fantastic.

Turn around.

You love me.

Put her in the mud.

Val! Water spray, please.

Press the material.

Good.

Good. Beautiful.

Stay in here.

Stretch that leg out a little bit. Bigger.

Ain't got no regrets.

I ain't losing track of which way I'm going.

I ain't going to double back now.

Don't want to misplay.

Put on no display.

An angel knows what I know my way.

Oh, yeah.

Oh.

I used to follow.

Yeah, that's true.

When my following days are over, now I just gotta follow through. I remember

what my father said.

He said, son, life is simple.

It's either cherry red or midnight blue.

So what did you tell the lieutenant about Tegan?

Everything I knew.

It wasn't much.

She was always so mysterious, hiding her friends from me. Can you remember

anybody in particular?

The only one I met was John.

Kind of Mr. North Africa.

He's a dancer at a gay club.

Did you tell him?

No.

Because... Well, John's the guy who used to get us our coke.

Ah.

The lieutenant knew a lot of other things, though.

Don't worry.

He thinks he's so good-looking. He's gotta be dumb.

I just can't believe you like guys like him.

Like who?

Like that cop.

He said I liked him. Listen, what's the name of that club where John dances?

I think it's called Ecstasy or something. I'm not sure.

Here we are, Paul.

You know, there's a gay club called Agony and Ecstasy. That's it.

Thanks for the ride, hon. You're welcome.

Night!

I hope we're not too straight for this place.

Thank you.

soon

What are you doing here?

This is Diane.

Want to do a porno gig?

The three of us?

Like the one you found Tegan?

Tegan? That girl hasn't worked for me in months.

She's all burnt out, man.

In what way?

She overdoes it. You can't work with honey like that.

You have nice equipment.

Do you overdo it?

John, Tegan is dead.

Murdered.

Oh, shit.

Somebody called her last night and offered her a job.

Hey, not me, babe. I don't know nothing from nothing.

if something comes to mind call me this is the number

look sister i told

you i haven't seen her in months i'll pay for information

Thank you guys.

God, you frighten me.

Sorry, I'd like to talk to you.

Is that all?

I've been wanting to do that since yesterday.

And you usually end up getting what you want, don't you?

Usually.

I want to look at you, not Tegan. This is right before she was killed.

I'm looking for a lead.

In my studio.

Why'd you make her stand like that?

To make her fall.

You know what worries me?

That sadistic streak you've got in you.

I take pictures.

I don't kill.

Your assistant didn't like Tegan. My assistant likes only me.

You, uh, make it with her?

I'd like to make it with you.

Your mixer's gay.

His private life is none of my business.

He's a fine technician.

And I bet you've got him under your spell, too.

Where are you going?

Aren't you going to do any more investigating?

Hmm? I just hate to think what I might turn up in your little world if I did.

You fucking moralist.

And you're a cat in heat.

Meow.

Attachment to obligation.

Regret. Shit. That's so wet.

Wet. Wet. Wet. Wet. And your sex life.

complications are not my fascination.

You ask my advice, I say use the door.

But you're still clinging to somebody who deplores.

And now you want to use me for emotional blackmail.

I just feel pity when you lie, content when you cry.

Private life, drama baby, get me out.

Private life, drama baby, get me out, out, out.

Private

life,

drama baby, get me out, out, out.

Off the shoulder, now turn round, slowly letting it fall.

Beautiful. Yeah?

Just a second.

Hey, Diane, it's John.

I'll take it in the office.

Barry?

Hold on.

Yes, this is she.

What?

That's a lot of money.

All right, all right, when?

In cash.

Where?

Okay, midnight.

Something wrong.

I hope this John character isn't your type. I find him creepy.

No, I don't even know the man.

He wants 5,000 for something concerning Tegan's death.

5,000?

I have to meet him down in the subsidy.

Send the lieutenant.

That fascinating young man.

You like him. Do you?

Please.

Sorry, I was only kidding.

If you want, I can go with you.

No, thanks. I'd rather go alone.

Oh, wow, look who's here.

Hi, Jimmy. It's non-stop in? Sure is.

She's on this new kick from 60 pounds.

Right. So I get her a bicycle.

Yeah, a nice one. I don't know, 15 speed. Who the hell knows?

Hold on just a minute.

No, stop.

No, 13 and 8 is the best I can do.

Hey, baby.

Yeah, so she takes the bicycle down to someone. I want to finish this story.

Hold on. Just a minute.

Yeah. I can't quote you anything yet.

Get back to me after midnight.

No, no, no, no.

After midnight, please.

She gets out of the store. The bicycle is gone. Now she sees red. She wants the

culprit. She wants the guy.

Yeah. A minute.

No, sir.

Five to one. Who are you kidding? Come on, give me a break.

Yeah. Who told you that?

Yeah. It better be for real, buddy. Otherwise, we're both in big trouble.

What do I get?

A check.

A plane.

Oh.

Got the bread, sister.

For what?

This has what you're looking for.

Where'd you get this?

No other information.

Hey, hold on a minute. I paid you for that and nothing else.

Hey! Wait!

Hmm.

Aren't we seeing a little too much of each other?

Ha, ha.

It's not chic.

I want to see this.

It's about Tegan.

Uh-huh.

And I don't want to watch it by myself.

Hmm. What is it? I traded?

I don't know. A dancer called John gave it to me just now.

Back alley pimp.

I didn't know.

Oh, well, I... How do you... Isn't it kind of risky leaving your door open all

the time?

Somebody once said that beyond a certain point, all dangers are equal.

I know I wasn't invited, but I'm just too curious for words.

First time I've ever been to the sub-city.

Fantastic.

You run into the most interesting people doing the most interesting deals.

Shall we begin?

No graphics.

Amateurs.

You do better. I'm a genius in my work.

Speed it up. Let's see the end.

Me saw how it ends.

Are knives standard in bondage games?

You know damn well they aren't.

another form of penetration.

The ultimate.

I prefer other instruments.

What are you trying to pin on me?

You're the bondage expert.

And you also have the video disc equipment.

I have nothing to do with this.

But you're the natural suspect.

You're on the wrong track, Lieutenant.

I was with Pearl when that poor girl was killed.

And Pearl will testify to that.

Yeah? Mm-hmm.

Well, if you're not a part of the solution, you're a part of the problem.

And either way, I say you know who that redhead is.

Okay.

Nobody leaves town.

You read me?

brought you home just for tonight

Please. Please come inside with me.

You see?

It's easy.

I'm scared.

If you have to, call headquarters and ask for Gypsy 1378.

Gypsy 1378.

Gypsy 1378.

Gypsy, come in please.

There's an urgent call for you.

Roger.

This is Gypsy 1378.

Go ahead.

Why won't you answer me?

It's 12.30.

You're joking.

I can't sleep. Why didn't you wake me up? No point. Kim's not here yet.

Did she call?

No. And she doesn't answer at home either.

I'd like to speak to Lieutenant Arnold, please.

It's urgent.

I'll wait. We just can't live without the Lieutenant now, can we?

Yeah?

Now, Kim hasn't shown up.

Look, it may be nothing, but I'm... Okay, okay.

Calm down and stay where you are.

I'll be there in 15 minutes.

Hello?

John! Yeah.

Sure, where?

Same place as before.

Ringspring. Yeah, a lot.

I know who did it.

Oh, God. But... John!

John!

Damn.

I'm going.

Let me come with you.

On second thought...

Should we wait for the lieutenant?

No. There's no time.

We'll have to leave him a message.

Right. Meeting, John.

Sub-city.

See you there.

Okay? Pack it on the door.

Where the hell is he? Hey, are you sure this is the place?

I can't remember where I met him before.

Ooh, it's so goddamn sinister in here.

Maybe we'd better split up and look for him, okay?

Come on.

I'll go along here.

You go that way. Small light, okay?

You scared?

No. I'm terrified.

You didn't have to come, Val. Thanks.

Go on.

Who? What are you trying to tell me?

Tell me.

Please.

It's me.

Come on. Don't touch me.

Don't touch me.

Diane, please.

With you.

Was it?

You killed Tegan too.

Relax, it's me, babe.

Come on.

Diane.

George did it.

John was trying to tell me.

Look.

A circle with an arrow on a cross.

Maybe you can explain it.

They were still alive.

When I found him.

And I tried to do something for him.

Help him.

But then I heard someone coming and I... I panicked.

You know why?

Panicked. And I hid.

Then I... I saw it was Diane.

That's all.

Why did you come here in the first place?

He called me.

He was looking for quick money.

Exchange for what?

For what? For what?

I don't know for what.

You just said Diane's in trouble.

Wrong, pal.

You're the one who's in trouble.

What do you mean?

You're under arrest.

And so you took out all your savings and ran to help your ex.

You think what you want.

I couldn't care less.

What I think can put you in jail for the rest of your life.

It's so much better on the outside, right?

No opium.

No pearl.

No more artistic performances.

You think you're above it all, right?

I am.

No.

You're nobody.

People like you don't cut any ice with me.

I don't have to cut your ice.

I just have to prove that I'm innocent.

I had nothing else to do. Kim never showed up. Paul, screen this, please.

Hey, what's going on?

We've just witnessed a murder and an arrest.

What are you talking about?

And now we're witnessing the withholding of evidence.

Oh, shut up, will you?

Give me a drink.

It's the same redhead.

Poor Kim.

She must have known what was going to happen to her.

It's the same dedication.

I can't look anymore.

Oh, God.

Stop. Take it back to the redhead.

You really think it was George behind all this?

I don't know.

Now!

Uh-huh.

Withholding evidence is a crime.

It doesn't show a thing.

You let me decide that.

Hey, let her go.

I could put you all away for this.

I know.

You can stop throwing your weight around and take your fucking evidence and shove

it.

You police pig!

Keep out of it.

Calm down, Paul.

I'm sorry.

Look, I don't know why I did it.

You never know why you'd do anything.

Games. All you people do is play games.

You, George, this adoring half-wit, that hypersensitive little jerk.

You could all be guilty.

I wanted to help you.

Honestly, Lieutenant, I just wanted to help.

I don't need your help.

I need yours.

Don't crawl to him.

He's just a stupid cop.

You got this one in your nest, too?

Just to keep the troops happy.

Bastard! You bastard!

Take it easy.

It'll do you good.

No one's ever treated you like that.

You never had to get on your knees to anyone.

I know, I know.

It's crazy.

You're falling in love with totally the wrong man.

He's the first one that keeps slipping away.

I know I have to change my tactics to make you fall in love with me.

Well, who have I killed now?

I want to know who's behind that mask.

And you have everything to gain by giving me a hand.

Can't guarantee anything.

I need my equipment.

Which is at home?

It's all here.

He really turns you on.

You wish he was here caressing you this

way.

You want to feel him touching you.

His hands on your face.

Your neck.

you

Nothing. Could be anyone of a thousand women.

What a dummy.

Get rid of the hair.

Then what?

First, get rid of the hair.

Do you love me?

No, don't answer.

I don't care if you were thinking about him.

With you next to me, I'm not afraid of anything.

You look nice when you smile.

Makes your eyes look soft, like a kitten's.

Valerie! You have a beautiful back.

Oh my god.

Ugh!

Paul?

I love you.

Your body will be mine alone.

No one will ever take advantage of you again.

I thought you never cried.

So did I.

Well, you get on home now.

George will take you.

And you?

No.

I'm not a part of your world.

I hope you never have to see me again.

Lieutenant was right.

Our world, my world,

George's world.

After all, George had been my first love, and maybe my only one, in spite of

himself.

People change.

Maybe he will too one day, I hope.

And when he comes my way, I'll do my best to make him

stay.

He'll look at me and smile, I'll understand.

Then in a little while,

he'll take my hand.

And though it seems absurd, I know we're both won't say.

from which i'll never roll