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''NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH''

''ACCESS STRICTLY RESTRICTED TO EMPLOYEES''

''HUMAN BIOLOGY CENTER''

Shit!

Let go! Let go!

Son of a bitch! Let it go!

Bad dog! Son of a bitch!

Bad dog.

How far along are you?

It's progressing, don't worry.

I'm not worried, I'm bored. You are painfully slow.

I need my autonomy.

I'm just as impatient as you, really...

I'm finally realizing the dream of my ancestors.

Yes, but hurry.

I lack one small detail.

Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up...

...quick, quick, quick, quick, quick...

Oh! Please, don't get carried away!

There's only one small detail missing.

Only a small detail. A small detail, my dear Victor.

- No! - A small detail, detail, detail...

... detail, detail, detail, detail...

Oh, it's you, dear.

Calm down, I'll be right there.

It was my nicest piece.

Yes, I know my love, I know.

A perfect arm, nice muscles, sexy- how sad.

It's not as bad as if someone had stolen a head.

Are you kidding?

We're not authorized to work on heads.

This is the fifth time it happened to me, inspector.

The first time, it was a leg.

Then it was an arm, then a torso, then another arm.

And now... I think I'm going crazy.

Could you give me a more specific description of your attacker?

He was of average build. That's all.

Somewhat like this gentleman?

Just as in industrial physics...

...when working with parts fitted to the micron like this one...

...one tries to apply the laws of molecular attraction...

...scientists around the world are attempting to apply...

...the laws of cellular attraction to live tissues.

Already with rabbits and cats, Professor Stradford of Maxwell...

Maxwell of Stradford, has experimented...

...with the osmosis of tissues without any allergic reaction...

...and with a spectacular healing of the skin and the underlying tissues.

Do you have any questions?

Have you, Professor, conducted any such experiment?

Well, I could tell you... No.

Not at all.

So, then, we'll meet again in about ten days, gentlemen...

...as well as ladies, to go�

...to dig deeper into the subject. Good-bye.

I greatly admire your work, Professor.

That's why I took the liberty of sitting in on your lecture.

I am surprised that a wise man like you would use such rudimentary means.

What exactly do you mean?

I know a number of things, you see.

What do you know?

M. Lafaurie, let the professionals handle it.

To each his own field. It's normal.

I think I can provide what you need rather quickly.

I don't need anything.

Well, of course, it will be expensive.

Let's say...

A car crash. No parents. No criminal record. Single.

I had it severed by a friend of mine, a pathologist.

It's a bit smashed up.

But it's just as well. This way nobody will recognize him.

No problem, let's go.

And if you need anything, you can count on me.

Dearest... You're completely drenched.

What is all this?

Don't you remember? On the18th of March, two years ago...

Of course, very well.

I had a meeting with Japanese colleagues. We had much to discuss.

Come here.

I feel a little tired tonight.

I'm fed up!

I know about your nightly excursions.

Filthy liar.

Your Japanese colleague wouldn't happen to be a she?

Sayonara, old buddy.

I had to erase part of your memory.

You'll forget that you're a micro-processor.

See you soon, Frank.

Thank you.

It's odd. I think I've seen you somewhere before.

- Ah! Corona, good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning, Frank. - Good morning, Victor.

How do you feel?

I'm famished.

Great! I must congratulate you.

''I'm famished'' is more elegant than ''I'm starving.''

I'm so proud to hear you speak with such elegance.

Guess what I prepared for you. Spaghetti in Bolognaise sauce.

Congratulations on your language but not on your table manners.

Do you know what a fork is?

This?

No, this.

You prick the food and bring it to your mouth, without spilling.

Go ahead, try.

No, it's difficult.

Would you please excuse me?

Well, let's see your walk.

Good, you've made some progress. I counted five steps.

Hello. Ah, it's you.

No, I can't tonight. Tomorrow neither.

I'm very busy these days.

My dear, Thursday, yes, if you want.

But of course, I love you. I love you, I love you, I love you.

I love you.

What does ''I love you'' mean?

One never cuts fish with a steak knife.

If you do not have the appropriate cutlery...

...use the fork and a piece of bread.

Also, one must never cut the salad.

Eat asparagus with your fingers.

Frank, be careful. Be careful!

I'd like to see my face.

Slow down. Slow down, there's a stop sign, and keep to your right.

I may be the only man who's never seen himself. How am I?

Not bad, not bad at all.

What's my type?

Nothing to complain about.

Keep to your right, I said. Your right. Your right.

My dear Victor, left or right, it's either yes or no.

It's all or nothing, it's a question of convention.

It's to be or not to be, the South and the North.

The white and the black. The beginning and the end.

The microcosm and the macrocosm. Microscom, microscrap...

The macroscrap chrome, the micros micros, micros, micros, micros...

Calm down. That's enough, calm down.

All right?

You know, it's hard. I can only ask myself questions.

Who am I? Where do I come from?

I told you. After your car accident, you lost your memory.

You have total amnesia.

Ah, I've got total amnesia. What does that sign mean?

Passing forbidden.

When will you remove all this?

Soon. You need to heal -- Watch out!

Are you crazy? You idiot!

Don't talk, watch the road.

You almost ran over that poor old man.

I don't care. I want to see myself.

Can't you watch where you're going, you moron?

I am terribly sorry, sir.

You bet! Your face tells me this is not your first accident.

A brand new car!

Sir, if you continue to act this way you will regret it.

Oh, really?

Let me show you what I'll do to your car.

A red light means stop, you stupid jerk!

Let me go! Let me go!

You want me to polish you off?

Stop it! Don't let go! Don't let go!

Frank, come here.

This guy's crazy! My car!

He should be locked up.

I cannot stand rudeness.

My car. What am I going to drive with, now?

My car. My poor brand new car.

My car... my car.

I don't know if it's reasonable.

Well, here we go.

It's fantastic.

There are scars of course. But they will be gone soon.

Are you sure? It's fine?

Yes, really.

I'd like to see myself. Why are there no mirrors here?

Well, go and get me one.

We have time.

No, immediately!

Don't you trust me?

Yes, but it's not enough. I want to see myself.

Oh... how horrible!

This is me? Are you sure this is me?

For the time being. Soon, you'll be perfect.

Oh, be quiet.

You're not much worse than the movie star Belmondo.

Who is he?

I wish you as much success as he has. In any case...

Yes?

What matters the most is your soul.

With a face like this, I need a lot of soul.

Victor! Victor!

I totally forgot about her.

I'm coming.

My gazelle!

My little gazelle!

You're laughing.

What is it?

Nothing. It must be the plumbing.

Why do you play music?

It puts me in the mood.

Oh, my gazelle.

My gazelle. My little gazelle.

Someone's there.

I'm telling you, someone's there.

So?

You are dreaming. It's a big cat.

I have to scold you.

What're you doing? Will you take off that crap.

Maybe I should powder myself.

Don't I look better?

Oh yes, very nice. But it gives you a peculiar style.

Besides...

Men don't wear make-up, Frank, at least in theory. I'll explain it.

Aren't you hungry?

I'm not very hungry.

Why do you lock me up?

Be patient, please.

Tell me...

...what you were doing last night, is that what we call love?

Yes... I guess you can call this its most tangible expression.

See you tonight.

Don't come home too late, so we can go for a drive.

And don't forget the TV you promised me.

Discourse on Happiness

...the greatness of the soul can disperse incidents... into oblvion.

Gazelle, gazelle... My little gazelle.

Mama mia... Mama mia!

Gazelle.

Back, back, back!

You're so pretty.

Pretty, pretty.

Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty...

She must be very sick.

What happened?

Nothing. I wanted to give her a cuddle.

Same as you and Elisabeth.

It's nice of you to remember the TV.

Turn around. Come on! Low, very low. Let's go.

Over here.

Go ahead.

There's no danger anymore.

Thank you, sir. Thanks a lot.

You should be grateful. Without me, you wouldn't exist.

What do you mean?

I don't have to explain, come down.

Besides, you're not even a man.

How is that?

Ask your pal Lafaurie, he's the expert.

He could have done better, don't you think?

Have you looked in a mirror?

Don't touch me!

I know what both of you did.

Should we go to the cemetery?

Let's pay a visit to your Victor Frankenstein...

Frankenstein... well, Lafaurie.

Use of false identity, theft, profanation of the dead...

...and, to top it all, a murder.

It's prison for life, unless... he pays out the maximum.

So, are you coming, love face?

Oh, heck, what will Victor say?

Victor, I've got a bite. I've got a bite. It's huge.

Give it some slack, come on.

Do something. Give me the landing net, quick.

You're going to break the line. Let it run.

There... That's it. Now, bring it in.

That's good.

I'm really happy.

You should be! It's a real monster.

I've finally accomplished my ancestor's dream.

You can't understand.

Give it some slack, now.

Tell me something...

...your name is Lafaurie, right?

Well, yes.

Bring it in a little bit.

Bring it in. Go ahead. Give it to me.

No, it's mine!

Good God!

Here we go again.

Oh God! Here we go again.

I'm really very--

Oh, wait. You haven't met my cousin Frank from Zurich.

Good morning. No.

I forgot to tell you. He'll be staying here for a few days.

That's nice.

He's had a little car accident.

Come on in.

I'm surprised, Victor.

One never cuts fish with a steak knife.

Give it to me. Let me show you.

If one does not have the proper cutlery...

...one uses the fork, while pushing with a piece of bread.

Our family is very strict with table manners.

- Eat while it's warm. - Thank you.

So, the fork and a little piece of bread.

Very nice, Victor.

You're from Zurich?

Well, yes.

Where do you live?

Ya, ya.

Do you remember the name of that little cafe by the lake?

Ya, ya.

You know, my dear, my cousin forgot his German.

He was born in Zurich, but he studied in Geneva.

What kind of studies?

Industrial estethics.

Pass me the sheet, please. Do you find it interesting?

Oh yes!

My love, he has somewhat lost his memory since the accident.

It's true. I have total amnesia.

Don't be afraid.

Don't be afraid.

I won't hurt you. I won't hurt you.

Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you.

I won't hurt you.

I won't hurt you. Don't be afraid.

I won't hurt you. Calm down. Just a little cuddle.

Just a little cuddle.

What's wrong, Elisabeth?

Elisabeth, answer me.

I did nothing wrong. It was just a little cuddle.

You! I'll take care of you!

Victor, you are causing me great sadness.

I beg you, listen to me, Elisabeth.

You son of a bitch!

I'll explain. Listen to me, I beg you! I'll explain!

You're causing me great sadness. You're causing me great sadness.

Great sadness, great sadness, sadness, sadness, sadness.

You expect me to swallow that?

You've always lied to me.

My entire life has been this way. It can't be otherwise.

Not being able to confide in the one I love, you've no idea how it feels.

One could almost feel sorry for you.

Yes indeed, Elisabeth.

Try another story.

It's the curse of my ancestors. I can't escape it.

They tried to recreate life, and only succeeded in making monsters.

I couldn't help myself. I tried like them, but you know the result.

I do.

Assuming I wanted to believe you, how did you do it?

Well then...

What about the grafts?

Thanks to my biological accelerator which amplifies cellular attraction...

it was as simple as child's play.

You're a bastard, but I have to admit you have talent.

I suppose I'm Frankenstein's bride to be.

I promise, you have nothing to fear.

He won't harm you again.

Where did he go this time?

I beg you, Frank, please stop.

Come back, wait for me.

Come back, please, my big fella.

No, I don't deserve to live.

Come! Come back.

Never! You should never have created me.

Madam? Please forgive me, but I'm in such need of tenderness.

I told you not to come. It's a stupid movie.

Mary Shelley had already written something stupid, but this tops it.

I might not look great, but at least I don't look like that.

This isn't a bar! Are you gonna shut your--

Look what I made for the two of you.

You're an angel. Sit down.

- How about a glass of champagne? - Good idea.

What a lousy film.

But the actor... What's his name again?

Maurice Tarloff.

I think he's sensational.

Excuse me, dear.

Your first drink, Frank.

Be careful, you're not used to this.

It stings... but it's good.

Ah, Tarloff's look! You can understand everything in his eyes.

I wouldn't mind another one.

Fine, but it's the last one.

People hated him. But all he wanted, was a little love.

The poor man. He was so lonely.

Though... with his face, it's no wonder he's alone.

You don't realize how lucky you both are.

Won't you try my cake, Frank?

Yes, you're lucky, Victor.

Elisabeth... is beautiful, she's marvelous.

She's pure... She's a pearl.

She's a jam--a gem.

You could have made him a little lighter.

He's not well right now.

I told you we don't have a choice.

We can't take that risk.

This time, my dear, I'll be with you.

Do you see the legs on that girl on the right?

I prefer the one on the left.

Oh, the breasts of the one in the middle.

And that butt! Right, Elisabeth? A dream, don't you think?

What I want is a girl not too tall, sweet...

...romantic, with class...

...brown hair, hazelnut eyes...

...a certain way of leaning her head, that's what I would like.

You don't understand.

The ideal... the ideal would be...

...the head of Candy of Nemours...

...the breasts of Rita Ketchup...

...the bottom of Lola Superjet.

You surely know better than me.

Unfortunately, we will never find such a perfect girl.

With my contacts in the morgues, we will manage.

Victor, Elisabeth! Come, I have a surprise!

Come, I have a surprise.

There!

Here we go again.

Again, again, again, again...

Those are the three you chose. I didn't make a mistake, did I?

Elisabeth, you're my witness.

I'm going to call the police!

Stop it!

Frank, I'm going to call the police. This can't go on.

The difficulty was the brain.

I resolved it by using a microprocessor.

Apparently, something's wrong, since what I created is a monster.

- Yeah, right. - You wouldn't be Dr. Frankenstein?

- How did you guess? - I love the movies.

Do you know what it costs to joke with a magistrate?

- They removed the corpses. - Yes, of course.

I'm sure that Candy of Nemours and her pals are still in the fridge.

Let's go and see, Mr. Commissioner.

That's enough, Mr. Lafaurie. You need treatment.

Come on, Victor. I assure you he's not like that.

Deep inside, he's good.

And don't forget that in a way, he's a newborn child.

He has to experiment, learn right from wrong.

And then, all these are little mistakes.

Such words!

Be calm, Victor.

Little mistakes?

He's so lonely.

It will work out with Adelaide.

My name's Adelaide. I'm 25 years oId.

I was born in Colmar.

I have no family.

I feel good about myself.

I always answer ''yes'' to the man who loves me.

I'm finished.

Come and see.

It's a lot better than the sloppy work you did.

So, a good thing came out of something bad. She's lovely.

You do see things on the bright side.

Why not? Out of three imperfect women, we create perfection.

I always answer ''yes'' to the man who loves me.

My name is Adelaide.

Is she ready yet?

Leave us alone! This isn't the right time.

You can come in.

There she is.

My love, I'm so happy.

It's not him. It's the other one.

My love, I'm so happy.

What's happening? Help me, Frank.

Gently, gently, there.

Hey! Leave her alone, she needs to rest.

You're not doing this right.

You must carve perpendicular to the fibers, not parallel.

I'm doing the best I can. And besides, it's your job.

Go ahead, help yourselves.

Do you find it normal that she sleeps so much?

Don't worry.

This is good. It could use a touch of garlic.

This guy's never happy.

It's been 24 hours!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Good morning, my love.

It looks delicious, and I'm starving.

Adelaide, you're stark naked.

Why not? Don't you find me beautiful?

He was out there, just behind the door, like a bird of prey.

In the street, a dog was howling.

Suddenly, he stood in front of me with a diabolical laugh.

That face! The mask of the devil.

A horrible scar across his forehead, his mouth snickering...

His eyes! Good God, his eyes! His eyes!

Was he a man or was he a machine?

In short, Frankenstein.

The bastard climbed calmly in the van and... he took off.

Albert ran after him. Right Albert?

Yes, yes. And I was able to jump on the running board.

He had such a head! Good God. A real monster!

Stitches everywhere. Disgusting!

He punched me, and I fell on my ass like an idiot.

If I catch him, I'll break him in half.

I'm a little scared.

Don't worry.

Still, when you look at Frank, you must understand--

Frank was a prototype. Don't move now.

Mirror.

You are very beautiful, Adelaide.

I always say ''yes'' to the man who loves me.

He's a lucky man, Frank.

You two stay over here. You come with me.

Get him! Get him!

Get him, damn it! Hurry up!

Frank! Mr. Commissioner! Stop, it's all my fault!

You, leave us alone!

You'll explain to the judge tomorrow.

But, Mr. Commissioner...

Well...

Excuse me, Madam, I need your purse.

Thank you.

Thank you very much, Madam. Thanks.

A witness claims to have seen him in the St. Germain forest.

The search conducted by the police did not reveal any trace of him.

The investigators feel the monster will not stray very far.

Presently, he could be in the suburbs where the search continues.

The emotion is great around the world.

And so, the Frankenstein myth created by Mary Shelley was not a fable.

Yes?

I don't want to be a burden anymore, especially to you.

No. I think of you very much, Elisabeth.

I'm leaving. Farewell.

Frank, Frank, hello?

''I don't want to be a burden anymore, especially to you.''

''No. I think of you very much Elisabeth.''

''I'm leaving. Farewell.''

''Frank, Frank--''

You abandoned your creator, Frank. Where could you be?

I am a disembodied brain...

...and I don't have the same reactions as my double.

But I will try and help you.

What are the elements in his life that are not part of my memory?

You can't accept your looks. You are very sentimental.

You refuse to be a creature without a past.

You are looking for your identity.

You don't know right from wrong, and it makes you suffer!

Considering this data, I will either destroy myself, or I will return...

...to what I think are my origins, origins, origins, origins...

Hurry up, we're leaving.

What is it?

I think I know where Frank is...

...if he's still alive.

Miss, miss!

Come on, hurry!

''CASTLE FRANKENSTEIN''

I'm extremely hungry.

You go this way, and you there.

My dear, my dear!

You don't look very happy to see me.

Of course I am.

That's all you can say to me.

You're in love with another woman.

Don't be silly.

Well then, kiss me.

- There. - That's all?

Oh, let me have some peace!

Some peace, peace, peace, peace...

You can't treat me like that! You'll see! Big faggot!

- Peace, peace, peace... - Faggot, faggot, faggot...

Oh, what a woman!

Bastard!

Bastard!

Disgusting man. Bastard!

Listen, calm down.

Calm down. My baby.

My little one.

What a brute, that woman!

It's nothing, Elisabeth!

Well, a little.

At least, you are kind. You understand women.

You smell good.

You're soft.

But, Adelaide, it seems that all of this is somewhat...

- Be quiet. - ...premature.

Be quiet. I like you. Let's make love!

Adelaide, I still think that this is rather--

I wish this could last forever.

We would be so happy together.

If I didn't look like this.

I think you have character.

You're not like everyone else, that's all.

Their mediocre life, their lousy jobs, their small dreams.

Is that what you want?

Besides...

Yes?

Your face... it can be fixed.

You are so sweet, Elisabeth...

Give yourselves up, you're surrounded.

Give yourselves up, you're surrounded.

It's too dangerous. You stay here.

But... Frank!

Stay, you have nothing to fear.

Aren't you going to bed?

No, I'm staying with him.

A few months later...

This is the most unique invention in the world.

For an exclusive deal, we want 50% of the profits.

50%... Do you agree to this?

Don't you think this is utterly impossible? Right?

If you want an exclusive deal, 50% would be only fair.

It's impossible!

No less than 50%!

Impossible!

If you cannot agree to these terms, I will go to other companies.

We don't have a choice.

So it's settled.

Good-bye.

Thank you.

Thank you. Good-bye. Have a good day.

Thank you. Good-bye.

Yes. Yes.

It is impossible, Mr. Schmidt.

I cannot ac...ac...accept that price.

Goo...goo...good-bye.

Yes, my dear, you're handsome. You're very handsome.

You know, I still have to get used to it.

Ah, you!

Ah, your fingers.

Your fingers, your magic fingers.

Your fingers which worked a miracle.

What's happening?

So there you are. It's all because of you! It's your fault.

That's the third head that exploded.

You're making me work too fast. I'm ruining everything!

This idiot almost blew up the computer.

Let me warn you that the clients are impatient.

The Tokyo Fair is September 4th.

They'll have to wait.

I can't deliver those two rejects!

The honor of the Frankensteins is at stake.

Adelaide, turn off that one. She's getting on my nerves.

The laundry, the dishes, the coffee, the silver, the crystal...

...take the kids for a walk, drive the car...

...take the dog for a pee, shine the shoes...

I have to stuff all this into their heads! I won't make it!

Yes you will! You will.

As for me, the English is not too bad, the Japanese is great...

...but the German's rather lame.

You'll need to change my memory bank. All right?

Well, then! Adelaide, the pliers.

Oh, what's the occasion?

Can't you guess?

What? You as well?

What do you mean?

Oh!

My dear, it's wonderful. It's wonderful. It's wonderful.

- It's wonderful. - It's wonderful, wonderful...

Please don't get carried away, Frank.

Look at these jerks, they never tire of flirting.

At least they can have children.

We will too, you'll see. I think I cracked the system.

The future is ours.