Prey (1977)

[bunniefuu]

Kaytor to command ship.

Command ship.

I am now in orbit.

Proceed with mission.

- Switching to
portable transmitter.

Jo, Jo!

- What's the matter? - The
lights and the noise.

It must've come from the village.

- No it came from the sky.
- What did?

I woke up and the whole room

was filled up with this green light

and there was this noise like a roar

and then the light disappeared.

It must've been a dream.

I saw it I tell you, I saw it.

It came from the sky.

Why did you scream?

I was having one of my nightmares.

I thought that had all stopped

now you've moved into your own home.

It was horrible.

I was dreaming about you and Simon

and then this creature
started chasing me

and I called out to you and Simon.

And then I woke up.

Simon's always in my nightmares.

That's strange.

- I guess I miss him coming to see
us more than I realized.

Perhaps you do.

Hey come on that's enough.

Oh come on it's alright.

No get off me, get off.

I think you better take me home.

Where are you going?

For a pee, do you mind?

Who's there?

Dirty b*stard.

Anderson?

Anderson?

Oh.

Oh, oh, oh.

Oh.

Oh, thank god, I thought...

What happened, what was it?

Muesli?

No thanks.

- It'll do you more good than that
chemical muck you drink.

I'm addicted, a muck addict.

- You'll regret it when
you're older.

Do you know it takes five years

for caffeine to get out of your
system, like tobacco.

- I know, one day I'll stop
drinking and smoking.

Cross my heart.

- And when the
lady finally got up

in the morning she found
out just what?

Her whole kitchen
ceiling had fallen in

and her bedroom was literally
hanging in the air.

Who said it wasn't a
crazy world folks?

This is your favorite
DJ Davy Hagerty

with your favorite radio
breakfast show on 174.

It's the greatest.

You know I think of all men

I hate Davy What's It the most.

I think I'll eat this in
the conservatory.

- And what
about flying saucers?

Not exactly a floating
bedroom folks,

but certainly something that
goes bump in the night

and that's just what happened
nearby only last night.

Village folk here are claiming

to have seen flashing lights in the
sky during the night.

You see?

Could it be UFOs?

Unidentified flying objects, or
just a clever hoax?

Well experts at Bristol University
reckon it's neither.

They say that the lights
could've been caused

by freak local
atmospheric conditions

which they say are not that unusual,
but well who knows?

Could the little green men
have landed at last?

Mangy bird.

- Let's just go and check.
- Okay why not?

You never know.

- It's a good day for
taking a book out anyway.

Of course I know you're right,

there won't be anything there.

Jo.

' Yes?

You're not listening.

No.

Come on.

What's wrong?

What could've done that?

Fox.

- It must've been traveling
incredibly fast

to catch three at once.

A fox.

I heard they talk about us. - Who?

People in the village.

Why?

I don't know.

They're jealous.

Jealous.

Seems like a million years ago

that my parents went doesn't it?

I'm so glad you decided
to stay on Jo.

You've taught me so many
beautiful things.

I only want to make you happy.

You do.

What we have is real Jessica.

We must never loose it, never.

See you later.

You frightened me.

Frightened you?

- I heard you walking behind
those trees over there.

It wasn't me.

Must've been a squirrel
or something.

Jo. - Mm-hmm?

- I think I'd like to go
away for a while.

We're going away in July.

And in September we'll be in Paris.

I don't mean that I mean by myself

just for a little while.

No Jessica.

We can't risk it. - Why?

We've been through this before.

- Can't you imagine that I
might want to be

with somebody else sometimes?

There can be nobody else.

- But Jo we're not the only
people in the world.

Jessica if you went away

and allowed yourself to
get screwed up-

- I might find somebody who
could understand,

who could share.

No.

No I could never let that happen.

I don't want to discuss it.

Jo you're frightening me.

Jo.

Jo listen.

I don't want to discuss it.

Who are you?

What are you doing in there?

This is private property.

Anderson.

Anderson, my name is Anderson.

I'm a stranger here.

This is private property.

This house, does it belong to you?

Goodbye Mr. Anderson.

I'm sure you know the way out.

He's hurt Jo.

Mr. Anderson!

The man's limping.

He was obviously just
resting in the lodge.

Can't we give him some
water or something?

Alright.

- Mr. Anderson would
you like a drink?

Have you had an accident,
can we help?

Yes.

I can't remember.

My leg.

- Nevermind, come on back to
the house and rest.

Besides it's a long time since
we had a visitor.

I'll go and put the kettle on.

- She's a little nervy today,
don't worry.

Why don't you sit down
and rest that leg?

What're you looking at?

That.

It's Wally.

Oh yes.

He's very old.

Do you have many Wallys?

No.

There's only room for one
parrot in that cage.

We used to have dogs
though and a cat.

My father loved dogs,

but Jo my friend thinks
they're dirty

so now there's only Wally.

Dogs?

Yeah three of them, an Alsatian

and two silly sheep dogs
called Mop and Duster.

Do other people live here?

Only the two of us.

- Will other people
come to live here?

What a funny question.

No, no I don't think so.

- And you, have you
always lived here?

No I was born in Canada,

but my father had to work in
England so we came here.

Jo comes from the Midlands.

- Many people come from
the Midlands.

Yes, many as London.

London?

Where do you come from? - What?

I asked you where you came from.

London.

Yeah?

I wonder what's keeping Jo.

Excuse me a minute.

He's weird don't you think?

No weirder than most males.

I don't mean that.

There's something strange about him.

- I've barely spoken to
the creature.

Well you talk to him.

Jo, about earlier, I'm sorry okay?

Come on.

I think Mr. Anderson likes Wally.

He's a stinking nuisance.

He is not, he's lovely.

Sit down Mr. Anderson.

Do you take sugar?

I suppose so, most men do.

Thank you.

Are you alright?

It's hot.

Leave it until it cools then.

Where are you going when you
leave here Mr. Anderson?

You must be going somewhere.

Are you going to London?

Yes, London.

What are these for?

What does one keep plants for?

I don't know.

We keep them 'cause we like them.

They're beautiful don't you think?

Yes, but I prefer-

Wally?

Very strange.

My father brought the from India

or Singapore or somewhere.

I think I'll go and get the eggs.

- Your tea's getting cold Mr.
Anderson.

Oh yes.

Good.

What's your first name?

Anders.

Anders, Anders Anderson?

Yes.

Nice and poetic, Anders Anderson.

Swedish?

I saw this flashing light

so this morning we went out to look.

What did you find?

Three today, not bad eh?

- Excuse me, I better
go and help her.

Why?

'Cause he prefers parrots to plants?

That's not very strange, not
for a male anyway.

No Jo, he's weird.

Everything about him is weird,
can't you see that?

No.

- I think he might've escaped
from an institution.

Oh?

Maybe I ought to phone somebody.

What's the name of that place,
Crayly?

- No, you are not to phone,
do you understand?

But...

- Anyway, we're gonna ask
him to dinner.

Dinner?

- I've decided that your friend
will stay for dinner.

My friend?

- Perhaps he might have to
stay the night too.

Jo that doesn't sound like you.

Doesn't it?

You said he thought the man was mad.

If he stays 'til dinner we'll
soon find out won't we?

Bye for now.

I thought Jessica was here.

Well now that you're here you might
as well stay for dinner.

Thank you.

We eat at eight, never later.

We interrupt

this program with a news bulletin.

The police wish to locate

the whereabouts of a
white Volkswagen,

registration number OHM4F and
its two occupants.

Anyone with any information is
requested to contact

their local police station.

All information will be treated
in strict confidence.

- Take down this
Volkswagen, OHM4F,

it's a '67 Volkswagen.

You can check it over now.

There's nothing here at all.

Oh, is this your vehicle sir?

Just a minute sir.

- Head him off, head him
off the other way.

Oh hello.

You been here long?

For a short while.

We better go back to the house.

Dinner's at eight you know?

Come on.

What do they call you?

- Jessica Anne, but everybody
just calls me Jessica.

Are you going back to London soon?

London?

Yes.

I'd love to go to London.

Please sit here Mr. Anderson.

We're vegetarian.

If we're to appreciate the real
inner beauty of life

we cannot allow ourselves to
behave like animals.

- I'm sure Mr. Anderson
understands that Jo.

Do you think so?

- I'll give you a
little bit of this.

Everything we eat is home produce.

Home produce?

That's right.

- I think you should know that
Jessica and I are lovers.

Jo.

No, he must know.

Ours is a pure love,

without the foul animal
function of breeding.

I understand. - Good.

Eat.

Are you alright?

Anne.

Are you okay?

I'll try to get you
something else to put on.

Oh my god.

Simon.

Jessica where are you?

I'm in the bedroom Jo.

What're you doing?

What're you doing darling?

Darling what are you doing?

- I was just looking for
something for Anderson.

- There are no male
clothes in the house,

Jessica you know that.

- I thought I might find
something of my father's.

- Leave it to me, I'll see
what I can find.

- It's funny Simon doesn't come
and see us anymore.

Is it? - I wonder why.

- Probably he's tired of
hanging around.

He was very attractive.

For a man I mean.

Was he?

Maybe it was just his little cap.

Do you remember the one
he always wore?

Funny I've never seen
him without it.

Don't talk about him.

So, he doesn't come around to see
us anymore, so what?

That sweater.

Sweater?

- It belonged to someone
I used to know.

Josephine gave it to me.

She must've found it.

Anders, have you ever been scared?

I mean really really scared.

Yes.

When?

Not long ago. - What happened?

You'd never understand.

- What would you say if I said I
was scared right now?

Right this very minute.

Well?

Do I scare you?

No, no, it's not you, it's...

We were talking.

About music.

- Oh, what sort of music do you
like Mr. Anderson?

- Classical, he like
classical music,

especially opera don't you Anders?

Do you have the facilities

to listen to opera at the Crayly?

Crawl?

- I've got to get
something from my room.

- She's been acting very strangely
today, I don't know why.

Yes.

Yes.

But I think it's your fault.

Have you got what you came for?

Yes.

What was it?

Oh, nothing.

- You've been quite stupid
all day Jessica.

I think that man is
contaminating this house.

He must go.

I think I'll make the coco.

What's that?

Coco, would you like some?

I better show you where
your room is.

I use this room when I
want to be alone.

Listen I can't explain now

but you better keep the door locked.

Why?

There's no time, just do as I say.

Let's go to bed, eh?

Kaytor to command ship.

Command Ship.

- I've made contact
with human lifeforms.

Their immediate reaction,
aggressive.

Forced to take terminal action.

New identity established.

Continue with mission.

Success of total
operation's essential.

Avoid discovery and conflict.

I understand.

Will continue surveillance.

Anders?

Anders?

Good morning.

It's a lovely day.

Brought you some tea, it's not hot.

That's Barnaby, he's my favorite.

Did you sleep well?

Oh god.

Oh you bloody beast, I'll
get you for this!

That's Jo!

- I was right, it was a fox that
k*lled those rabbits.

I'll k*ll it, I'll k*ll it.

Jessica you go to the left
for about 200 yards.

Anders you go to the right 200
yards, do you understand?

Come back towards me making as
much noise as you can.

See if you can flush
the b*stard out.

Hey, hey!

Hey, hey, hey!

Hey, hey!

Hey, hey, hey!

Hey!

Oh sh*t!

sh*t, I missed, I missed, I
missed the bloody thing!

It was only 10 yards
away and I missed.

He's probably in the next
county by now.

We won't get another
chance at him today

unless he blunders into one
of those traps.

I will get you.

I know you will.

You, what happened to you?

You were supposed to be beating.

I could've kicked myself
it was so close.

All I had to do was take my time.

I'd give anything to get that
animal, anything.

Where's he gone?

Do you think Anders is
gone for good?

Does it matter?

Only that it was someone new.

He seemed very gentle.

It was to protect you.

He seemed very strange and you
had to be protected.

That's all that matters to me.

You know that don't you?

Oh you got it.

There is some justice.

My way of thanking you.

Oh revenge is sweet.

I only wish I'd done it myself.

We must celebrate.

The hunter has been successful.

Thank you Anders.

Now get rid of it, the
smell's making me sick.

Jo can we have a party?

We could dress up and we
could have champagne.

And I'll make a cake
especially for you.

Alright.

What should we wear?

- Something really nice and
I'll put my hair up.

But what can Anders wear?

I know exactly what he can wear.

He'll be lovely.

How does it look?

Great.

He'll look very pretty.

I feel silly doing this.

But it's for you.

Isn't she lovely?

- She's got a better
figure than you too.

Thank you.

And now the champagne.

on.

All for one and one for all.

We're all alike now.

To the hunter.

The fox.

Yes to the fox.

If it wasn't for the fox

we wouldn't have
anything to celebrate.

- Which trap did you
find it in Anders?

I gave you the fox.

Watch it.

It's alright.

There's plenty for everyone.

Just so long as we have a good time.

I'll put on some music.

- Yes, you prefer classical
don't you Anders?

What would you like?

Classical, whatever Jessica likes.

Just happy music, fast music.

Do you dance Anders?

# Last night she came to me

# She came again

# So very softly

# And then she laid by my side

# She swore to me she did say

# It is so much we long love

# 'Til our wedding day

# And then she moved to the ground

# She was so glorious

# And then she moved to the ground

# And then she was gone

# And then she was gone

# And then she was gone

The cake, I better go get the cake.

Now you two should dance together.

# Accept the way of a stranger

# Move through the world that
shadows leave behind

# But be aware for the danger

# You lose pathways or your mind

# Accept the hand of a stranger

# Could be a lover, a
broken heart to mend

# Away from the fault you remember

# That you were meant to pretend

# Perhaps he'll tame you
or rearrange you

# Or buy and sell you, then
you'll say goodbye

# You drift on like a fading song

# Knowing it's no good to cry

# Accept the arms of a stranger

# You'll lie there breathless

# As constant as the moon

# For you're aware

Look, do you like it?

I thought the fox was a nice touch.

A memorial to something that
tried to harm us.

Now we can eat it.

Anders would you like to
make the first cut?

It's my cake.

You made it for me or
have you forgotten?

No.

'Course it's your cake, but
he's the guest.

Don't be upset Jo.

I'm sorry, it's just that my mother

always offered the first
cut to the guest.

There.

You brought the fox, you must have
the piece with it on.

# Rearrange you, buy and sell you,
then you say goodbye

# Drift on like a fading song

Excuse me.

# Accept the arms of a stranger

# You lie there breathless as
constant as the moon

It's a lovely cake.

# For you're aware of the sound of

I'm sorry I was angry before.

I love you so much.

I didn't want to share you
with someone else.

Jo do you realize we haven't seen

Anders eat anything since yesterday?

Who cares?

Let him starve if he wants to.

Let's play a game.

- What do you think he'll
be able to play?

Hopscotch would challenge him.

Drafts are probably all they let him
get up to at Crayly.

- Stop it Jo, he's only
trying to help.

He brought the fox back for you,
not for himself.

Alright, then what should we play?

Hide and seek.

This house is so big it's
perfect for it.

With any luck he'll get lost.

- We're gonna play a game,
hide and seek.

What's a game?

What you play silly.

Hide and seek is like hunting.

One of us is the hunter, he
counts up to 50,

then the others run and hide and
he has to find them.

I understand.

I'll be the hunter, I'd like that.

To the chase.

May the best man or woman win.

Come on.

47, 48, 49, 50.

This way it's easy for the hunter.

We'll be caught.

Like you.

- What do you mean, we've never
played this game before.

You're like a caged animal.

No Anders it's not like that.

I can do what I want and I
can go where I want.

I prefer to stay with Jo

because she protected me
and she likes me.

- That was easy, no
imagination at all.

- It was just a practice run so
Anders would understand.

Now it's your turn to be the hunter.

Count to 50 and we'll hide.

One.

Two.

- Let's go separately, that'll make
it difficult for him.

You stay up here and I'll
go downstairs.

Good idea.

You frightened me.

I don't know why but I suddenly

got paranoid you were gonna hurt me.

It's silly, silly.

How'd you find me so quickly?

Your smell.

I smell?

We must look for Josephine.

I thought it was him.

Did he find you?

Yes and he'll find you too.

He smells us.

That's what he told me.

He said he smelled me.

What's that for?

He is dangerous.

I think he's mad.

I went outside through the kitchen

and I found the fox or what
was left of it.

- You're making that up,
he couldn't.

- Only the skin was left, all
the flesh was gone.

You're trying to frighten me.

Show it to me.

It's outside.

I couldn't touch it.

I want to see it.

You always told me terrible things

about Simon you
couldn't prove either.

I only did it to protect you.

He is insane.

It's only a game.

He is an animal.

You must believe me.

Come outside and I'll
prove it to you.

He's hidden it.

I was outside.

Believe me Jessica, the
b*stard's bloody mad!

Let me help.

- I didn't intend to
frighten Josephine.

I was just playing the game.

She's very upset.

I guess the party's over.

How very sweet you both look.

What a very attractive
couple you make.

Ask him why he never eats Jessica

or are you afraid he'll tell you?

Rabbits,

chickens,

the fox,

and the fox wasn't caught in a trap,

he caught it with his bare hands.

Let him caress you with those hands.

Oh stop it!

It's late, I want to take a bath.

We should all go to bed.

- I think I better leave
in the morning.

Yes.

Oh you b*tch, you frightened me.

I thought you were in the bath.

That's Why I did it.

Things aren't always as they seem.

No,

they're really not.

Kaytor to command ship

Command ship.

Proceeding as planned.

I've made preliminary tests,
unsatisfactory.

Will continue until
alternative supply located.

Jo?

Jo?

Jo where are you?

What were you doing outside?

Just walking.

Want some tea?

Is Anderson still here?

Yes Why?

- It's just that people
always seem to leave

before I get out of bed.

You get up late.

- Even Simon, the one
time he stayed here

he was up and out at the
crack of dawn.

You know why?

He couldn't get out of
here quick enough

when he found out about us.

But Simon was a friend.

Funny how he didn't even
wait to say goodbye.

What do you mean by-

What was that?

- Maybe he can't swim. -
Swim to the shore.

Help!

Hold on, I've got you.

Come on, let's go, let's go.

Let's get him out.

Jessica.

Oh okay.

Let's go.

He's drowned.

Oh no he's not, it's just shock.

Come on get him to his feet.

Come on.

Why go into the water if
you can't swim?

Swim?

Come on get up.

Would you like some brandy?

- What were you doing in
the water anyway?

Just walking. - Walking?

Walking on the water?

Water?

Go and get a towel.

Come on, let's get you dry.

Get changed in here, it's warmer.

Walking on the bloody water.

Here.

I'm gonna take a bath
are you coming?

Yeah.

Good morning Wally.

- As soon as his clothes are dry he
must go do you hear?

Maybe I should go with him.

Are you mad?

He's not well Jo.

- You are staying here, you
are not leaving.

- I want to, you can't
just keep me here.

Can't I Jessica?

Just try me.

This is becoming a nightmare.

Don't try it!

- I'm not trying anything, I want
to leave this house

and I'm leaving with Anderson!

What do you think you're doing,
keeping me prisoner here?

This is my house remember?

sh*t.

- You said you were going to London,
I'm coming with you.

I've had enough, I can't
stand anymore!

I'm leaving!

Jessica. - No.

It just doesn't work!

You're going to far this time.

I'm leaving you b*tch.

Jessica! - I'm leaving.

Don't leave me!

Afox has got Wally!

Stop it will you?

Stop it you stupid.

Will you, come here.

Stop it, stop it, stop it.

Stop it.

So this is your beautiful love?

Carry her upstairs.

Here.

Take this. - Why?

Take it, you'll need it.

I know what it's like

to be fleeing from one
of those places.

Crayly's not the best.

Now get out of here.

Don't come back.

You silly little b*tch.

You'll never leave me now.

Where's Josephine?

She's gone out.

You've got to help me.

" How?

Come along, I'll show you.

See?

See this knife, she
k*lled Simon with it.

I saw you in the night.

- Don't you understand,
she k*lled him.

You were together.

Listen to me, she k*lled him!

You belong to Josephine.

I belong to whom I choose.

If I belong to you would you
take me away from here?

You b*tch.

b*tch, you filthy little b*tch.

I loved you.

I cared for you.

Silly little b*tch!

What's wrong?

- Join the others you
filthy little b*tch.

Kaytor calling command ship.

Send advance parties immediately.

Have now established humans high in
protein and easy prey.