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BOUZANO, a small village in Portugal

Forward!

Don't stop!

Bring more wood. Put it there.

You wretched bastards! You will die, you evil warlocks.

You will pay for all your crimes. Murderers!

You miserable fools!

You think you've defeated us, but we're immortal.

We shall rise from the dead to seek revenge.

And we shall raze this town to the ground.

We'll burn his eyes, just in case.

Murderer!

lf you ever get out, you'll never find this town again.

Burn all their eyes!

Burn them!

We'll come back. l swear. We'll come back.

Let them burn! Murderers!

The Return of the Evil Dead

Let's see if you're able to come back now.

Come on, get that puppet ready. Go get the firewood.

-Quickly. -Yes.

-Hey, look! -There's Murdo.

Stop that! Get out of here!

Leave him alone!

Stop it! Enough!

Get out of here, you stupid troublemakers!

-Why do you defend that idiot? -The poor devil.

-l'm coming over tonight during the festival. -No, you're not.

-Wait at the plaza. -l want to be alone with you.

-l said no. -lt's our only chance.

Don't come over, l won't let you in.

Guys, come over here!

Jack Marlowe?

Did you hire me?

That's right. l'm Duncan, the mayor of Bouzano.

-Did you bring the equipment? -Yes. The truck's on its way.

Dacosta, my right-hand man.

Vivian, my fiancée.

-What's new, Captain? -You know him?

You wanted me to ask for references.

l used to be a captain. Now l work with fireworks.

-Very well. Let's get a drink. -Thank you.

What would you like?

-A whiskey soda for me. -Whiskey for everyone.

A beer for me.

-What are you celebrating here? -The Burning Festival.

We're commemorating our victory over the Eastern knights in the 1 4th century.

Ever since? You people have a good memory.

lt was the victory over the medieval warlocks.

According to tradition...

tonight, the Eastern knights should leave their tombs...

to raze this village to the ground.

-We should celebrate that with pride. -Vivian?

l said l wanted a beer.

Mr. Duncan said whiskey for everyone.

We need you to hurry, Marlowe.

-Don't worry. The fireworks will be on time. -l hope so.

l hear you're a good technician.

And this contract is important for your company.

Don't worry. lt'll be a great display, and l'll even have time to attend the festival.

The lady asked for a beer.

Just do your job. That's all you're asked to do here.

l never thought l'd see you in a village like this.

l have to think about my future.

Are you saving money, or are you thinking of marrying the mayor?

Both.

l see you've become a practical woman.

l've thought about things, that's all.

A new Vivian? Bourgeois? Respectable?

The owner of many farms.

Something like that.

Very edifying.

Thank you for not giving me away.

Coincidences are sometimes ironic. Like running into each other in this village.

lt wasn't a coincidence.

What do you mean?

-l falsified your references myself. -Why?

l suppose l'm partly to blame for your current situation.

We experienced something together. The rest is pure sentimentality.

Jack, you're telling me you forgot about me?

Everything?

-No, it's just that l've tried not to think. -l know.

Drinking and escaping reality.

Has it worked?

That doesn't matter anymore.

You're in a different world now.

A bourgeois world, completely different from mine.

-And you didn't need to rub it in. -l had to see you.

l need to know whether l've made the right choice.

Right. There are two opposing possibilities.

Two idiots waiting for the lady to decide whether she takes it or leaves it.

-Vivian, do you think l can play this game? -You've changed a lot.

Before you would have fought.

You would have defended what's yours.

-lt's not mine. -lt still is.

And you'd know it if you felt about me the way l feel about you.

Don't be afraid. l'm just the keeper.

We came to see the ruins and then decided to take a break.

l see.

You're young.

You don't know where you are.

You only see the surface.

-ls there something deeper to see here? -Yes.

The dead.

They're pretty quiet. They don't bother anyone.

Quiet? You think so? Quiet.

They lost their eyes in horrible tortures. But tonight....

-What's going to happen tonight? -They'll come back.

They made a promise.

Don't you remember the legend?

Sure, of course we remember. A tale to frighten children.

You don't believe it. Nobody believes the story.

But tonight, they'll come back.

This man's crazy.

This was Bouzano's Abbey.

The Templars brought the secret of eternal life from the East...

and offered sacrifices to the supreme infernal powers.

Let me go!

The common people rose up against the knights and burned their eyes...

so they wouldn't find their way back.

That's horrible.

-Today, destiny will be fulfilled. -We're running late. Let's go.

-Why don't you come dancing a while? -Yes.

l'll go. With the victors.

The ones who'll rule Bouzano.

Forget that story and get yourself a girlfriend.

l've already got one.

Light those in the back.

You must be sacrificed...

just like the maidens before you were sacrificed by the Templars...

so that they can live again.

lt's necessary.

-Everything's calm. -Where are you going?

l'm going to dance with my wife.

Go upstairs and let me know should anything come up.

All right. lf that's what you want.

Well, well, Captain. l thought you'd be gone by now.

l didn't want to miss the festival.

Have a drink and have fun. You've earned it. Here.

No, thank you. l'd rather dance.

-lf that's okay with you. -My pleasure.

What are we going to do, Duncan?

Let him dance today, but he'd better be very far away tomorrow.

You'll go back to work.

You could come with me.

You want me to leave Duncan?

l can't ask anything of you.

You know there are no certainties with me. lt would be almost like an adventure.

l like risks and adventures.

Hurray!

l'm Murdo.

Do you remember me?

l'm your friend.

You wretched bastards. You've betrayed me.

Who is it?

Didn't l ask you not to come?

-You're still here? -l had to bring water for tomorrow.

-Right. -Besides, l had things to do.

-Many. -Don't come in.

Come on, don't be nervous.

-Leave me alone. -Why, my love?

lf my father finds out....

-lf anyone catches us.... -Your father's having fun at the festival.

-That's what you think. -Come on, darling. Come on.

-No. Not in my room. -Don't be silly. Come on.

lf my father finds out....

To us!

To our future.

-ls that your father? -No, he's got a key.

-A neighbor? -Everyone's at the festival.

ls it another guy?

-Hide quickly. Nobody should see you here. -Go ahead.

Who is it?

Who is it?

-What's wrong? -The window.

No! Don't open it!

No!

-We'd better leave right away. -Why? Are you afraid of something?

There'll be complications.

l already told you, we'll leave as soon as we drink up.

Please, not like that. Drink calmly.

We have all the time we need.

Clerk!

Clerk!

Look at how you dressed up that horse, Moncha.

What a crazy idea.

lt's a dead horse.

-The Templars have risen from the dead. -Go back home and get some sleep.

Having a little too much to drink at a festival is not that serious.

You don't believe it? Well, you'll see.

Come on, gorgeous. Come on.

God almighty!

Hello?

Hello!

-We could be down there dancing. -Yes, but orders are orders.

Answer, in the name of God.

-Wait. -What?

-The phone is ringing. -Leave it.

-lt could be an emergency. -Let them call back later.

Finish him, once and for all.

Don't worry. l'll teach him a good lesson.

l want to leave now. l don't want to wait any longer.

Whatever you say.

Wait here.

Captain.

Stand aside.

l warned you.

You wanted to leave with him, didn't you?

-Please, let him go. -Shut up!

Mr. Mayor, Mr. Prades is on the phone. The ticket agent.

He says something terrible is going on.

The Express? Something must have happened on the train tracks.

Hey, you! Let him go. Come here. Now!

That's enough.

Jack, let's leave right away.

-There's been an accident at the station. -That can't be.

The Express will be here in an hour.

He wants you to go right away. lt's a life-or-death emergency.

Follow me.

Hello. l don't understand a word he says. He's drunk.

He's talking nonsense. Here. Try to figure out what he means.

What the hell's wrong with you?

Don't waste any more time. Call the city and ask the army for help.

Help!

He wants us to send in the army. l heard the sound of glass breaking.

He's plastered.

Go to the station and take charge until the Express gets there.

-Take Beirao with you. -Okay.

Go.

Hello, Prades. lt's the Mayor. Can you hear me?

Don't do anything and stay calm. l'm sending you a replacement.

Can you hear me?

Please. Please, help me!

What's wrong?

-What are we going to do now? -Take her to the village.

We can't leave her here.

-We're going back there? -Yes, she needs to see a doctor.

Are you sure this is the right way to the station?

Yes. lt's a bit rougher, but we'll get there faster.

-Did you hear that? -lt sounds like a storm.

-They're going towards the village. -Hurry. We must warn them.

Come on, drink a little.

-We must find out what happened. -Leave her for now. She's too scared.

You think something happened to my husband?

Don't be silly.

-Say something. We need to catch them! -Leave the girl alone.

Don't you see she can't even talk?

l've told you before to mind your own business.

You think you'll scare me without your bodyguards?

-l'll show you-- -Enough.

You'll scare her with your fighting.

They're coming.

-Who? -Mr. Dacosta and my husband.

Are you joking with me?

You think l'm going to buy that Templar story?

Mr. Duncan, l swear we saw them. Ask Dacosta. They're heading this way.

-Believe him. We must evacuate the village. -Are you both mad?

lt's true. Believe it.

We must flee soon. They're very close. We got a head start through the woods.

Amalia. Get our daughter.

-She's sleeping. -lt doesn't matter. Get her dressed.

We're leaving right now!

Here. Put this on.

Hello?

What's going to happen, Jack?

l don't know.

Careful.

-Who is it? -lt's me, sir.

-What is it? -Bouzano's mayor is calling. lt's urgent.

-l don't want any calls this late. -He says it's serious.

Typhus again.

Hello?

-There's no one on the line. -Oh, sorry.

l'm trying to reach the Commissioner of Soutarme.

l hope he picks up.

Hello? Yes, it's me. What is it, Duncan?

Of course. You think l don't know who the Templars were?

Dead guys on horses?

You're calling me at 1 :00 a.m. to tell me that?

lt's true, Commissioner. My men saw them.

They want to attack the village just like they promised.

l won't tolerate jokes at this hour, or at any other time.

-What the hell are you doing? -Nothing, Commissioner. l await orders.

-No, not you. -Excuse me.

-What is it? -There's a festival in Bouzano.

They're celebrating the burning. And they're drinking.

Mayor Duncan, are you drunk? That's what's going on.

Sleep it off, and enjoy the festivities.

lt's satisfying for me to see that the people are enjoying themselves...

as compensation for their long days...

of deeply productive work...

for the prosperity of our national economy.

That's all.

Hey!

He thinks we're joking around.

-Nobody will listen to us today. -We must flee as soon as possible.

The church.

Take a look at this!

What do you think? Do you want to fight them?

You want them to hunt us without defending ourselves?

l'm with you, Captain. But just this once.

Let the slaughter continue. l'll stay here.

-Let's go. -l'm going with you.

-Don't let them kill without a fight. -Where are we going to go?

They're storming the houses. Nowhere is safe.

-Abandon the village. -We're surrounded. We can't escape.

The gate. We'll need to clear that passageway.

lt's the only way we can escape.

Gather all the sticks, scythes, and rakes that you can find.

Follow me.

We're right here!

They're crazy, completely crazy.

They don't stand a chance.

See if there are any fireworks left.

Quick!

The fireworks!

We've got these left. They might be useful.

Get your people together. Hurry up!

-Come on. -Let's go.

Thanks for everything. We'll send help your way.

-Good luck. -Let's go.

-Wait! -Come on, Duncan. Get in.

Hurry. Let's go.

Careful.

Here, Mr. Duncan. Run!

-Quick! -Moncha, hurry.

To the church. The church. Come on, let's go.

-What's wrong? Are you hurt? -Only a scratch.

Let the women go to the vestry and get any food they can find.

And the men, get something to break the benches and reinforce the windows.

ls that clear?

Yes, General. Help me.

-Mr. Duncan. You're hurt. Do you need help? -Leave me alone.

Come.

We're surrounded.

How long can we keep this up?

l hope a villager escaped and can send us help.

-There's a first-aid kit right here. -Put it aside. lt may come in handy.

-We could also use this bottle of gasoline. -We should keep it for an extreme case.

Keep looking, please.

Other than church wine, l don't know what else we'll find here.

What is it?

Don't hurt me.

-What were you doing there? -They betrayed me, too.

-Let him go. He's the abbey's keeper. -Give me that.

-Why were you hiding? -Give it to me.

-lt's mine. -ls it because of this?

-You didn't want to share. -We'll ration the food.

We don't know when we'll get help.

-Watch out! They're trying to break in. -Give it to Moncha.

Get some nails.

Hurry up. Don't just stand there.

-Murdo, hurry up. -Yes, l'm coming.

Put it there.

Get ready.

Now!

Shut it.

Nails.

You women try to get some rest. We'll stand guard.

You and Duncan, go up to the belfry to see if they'll try coming in that way.

Why should l take orders from you?

Somebody has to lead, and l think l'm the most qualified.

l'm with you, Captain.

All right. l won't object. Good luck getting us out of this.

-l'll do what l can. -Let's go, Dacosta.

Watch that side. Let me know of any strange movement.

l will.

Wait for me upstairs. l'm going to insist. l'll call the Commissioner again.

Excellency?

lt's Duncan. Forgive me for bothering you again.

We had to take refuge inside the church.

l'm happy you went to church.

A village that prays is a village that seeks salvation.

-What? -Keep us in your prayers.

Those of us who have the responsibility and burden of power.

-That's all. -Whatever you say, Excellency.

Hot chocolate at 10:30, as usual.

-Come with me. -Where?

Come, and shut the door.

-What do you want? -l want to help you.

You were the only who stood up for me.

See? That's a tunnel over there.

But the exit is closed. l need your help to remove the rubble.

-And the others? -lf we all tried, we'd attract attention.

Alone, we have better odds of saving ourselves.

You'll leave them here?

lf you want to come, fine. lf you want to die with them, fine.

-l'm not helping by staying here. -You'll see. We'll be saved.

Help me.

Take that drawer. Don't wake her.

Take it to the closet.

Come in.

Pick it up.

Cigar?

Thank you.

How long are we going to listen to that idiot?

-Until someone comes to save us. -You think?

-You don't? -l rely on my own strength.

Do you have a special plan?

Come.

l have to stand guard. What are you trying to do?

All right. Look at that.

Right. Marlowe's car. Did you forget we couldn't use it?

There were a lot of us.

You want to get in with the Templars surrounding it?

We know they're afraid of fire.

lf we got a torch, we'd be able to reach the road.

Perhaps one or two, but everyone?

Exactly. lt'll be just you and me.

You're not thinking of leaving everyone else here.

-We don't have a choice. -Vivian, too?

A woman would be an obstacle to our escape.

-Besides, she left me already. -Leave on your own, if you can.

l'm not agile. My wound is very painful.

l wouldn't make it to the car. l need you to carry the torch.

l won't leave Vivian here.

You want her, don't you?

You think l can't tell. A whole year looking after her.

Loving her in silence. lndulging her every whim.

What has she done for you in return?

She won't even treat you like a human being.

She fell in love with the first pretty boy that showed up.

Good for you, defending her. Sacrifice your life for her.

You just want to see her sleep someone besides me.

Enjoy being humiliated!

Bastard.

Go. l won't kill you because l'm hoping they'll do it downstairs.

Beirao, l've been thinking about how horrible this is.

Yes, Mr. Duncan.

lt's like a nightmare.

More for your wife and daughter than for us.

-Thank you, Mr. Duncan. -But l think there's a possibility.

-How? Tell me-- -Keep quiet, Beirao.

Our lives depend on this secret, and your daughter's, too.

Don't worry. Nobody will find out.

l need the help of an agile man willing to take risks. A man like you.

l'd do anything for my family.

-What do l need to do? -Get the car. We'll use it to escape.

-And the Templars? -We'll need to scare them away with fire.

-l'll give it a shot-- -Wait a bit. l'll make sure the coast is clear.

-Why aren't you at your post? -l was falling asleep.

Could you make us some coffee?

Yes.

How are things upstairs?

There are strange noises coming from the roof.

-Dacosta would like you to go check. -Fine. Stay here, l'll go and see.

All right.

Light it.

Keep them back with this.

Let's go.

For your wife and daughter.

-What's he doing? -Duncan sent him.

-Hi. -Don't wake your mom. Your dad's waiting.

He's on the other side of the street. He's got candy for you.

You want to go?

Yes.

-Call your dad. -Dad!

Dad.

No!

Yes.

Look here.

They've left the door unattended. l'll go see.

What are you going to do if this turns out okay?

You used to be more formal with me.

Are you planning to leave with your captain?

That's none of your business.

Amalia.

Where's the girl?

l don't know. She must be with my husband.

Have you seen the girl?

No, l haven't.

-What's going on out there? -Nothing. lt's better you don't know.

Dad!

My daughter!

Mom.

-l'm right here. Can't you see me? -Don't leave me here.

-She scared to cross the street. l'll get her. -Careful. lt may be a trap.

Mom, come here.

-Let me go! -Calm down!

Let me go! l won't let them kill my daughter!

Calm down. l'll go.

Jack, please.

Calm down, Amalia.

-Are you scared? -No.

-Why don't you come with me? -l can't.

Stay still.

Leave my daughter alone! You've got me now!

Cowards!

l dare you!

Wretched bastards! Murderers!

Mom!

Run!

We did it.

Help me.

Nobody's there.

Can we get out?

What's wrong?

Where are the keeper and Moncha?

They're nowhere to be found. They must have escaped.

Which means it's come down to the three of us.

And the girl.

Right. And the girl.

-Nobody's come to help us yet. -You're still hoping for that?

Aren't you?

Dawn will break soon. How far do you think Ferreira is from here?

They've all been hunted down. They're no use to us.

-And you so relaxed. -Resigned.

l'm used to taking things as they come. But everything has its compensation.

l don't see what could compensate for this nightmare.

You don't see it, do you? Well, l do.

l want to satisfy one of my greatest desires.

What are you trying to do?

You know what, honey. You figured it out a long time ago.

l told you with my eyes.

-Shut up! l forbid you-- -Forbid what?

We're both going to die soon.

Stop this nonsense, and let's enjoy the moments we have left.

-Let me go or l'll scream. -lt's useless.

Your friend won't hear you from there.

Let me go.

We have an advantage with the light of dawn.

They're blind, so we can take advantage of that.

Are you up to it?

Anything's better than waiting to be killed.

We must walk very carefully...

and avoid letting them hear us.

They killed my mom.

They were skulls.

-No, you were dreaming. -No, l saw it.

You know what? Your parents are waiting for you over there.

-Do you want to go with them? -l want to see my mom.

All right. We'll go together. You, me, and Vivian.

lt's a really fun game.

First, l'll blindfold you. Okay?

Do you want to play with me? But you can't make any noise.

-You have to walk very slowly, okay? -Yes.

All right.

There you go.

Let's go.

-What are you doing? -Quiet.