Bram Stoker's Van Helsing

Girlfriend Mina, sorry I have not written back before.

I'm sorry to hear Jonathan's sick.

I hope he recovers soon, and that you both can visit me.

In fact, I've been unwell too.

Arthur says I'm nervous about the wedding, but I know he's worried.

I'm sure I made the right choice, even if it was not easy.

Can you imagine being betrothed to twice in the same day?

-John, thank you for coming. -Sorry it was late.

You do not have to keep a low profile, John.

I have studied a patient with a fascinating behavior.

It's Lucy, she's not well.

She says there is nothing wrong.

But I think she might want to talk to you.

Please.

Lucy!

Can I come in?

Lucy!

-Professor Van Helsing! -John, my friend!

I'm incredibly grateful. I'm seeking a second statement.

-And what's your first? -I have no.

The poor girl is so weak, but I can not find the cause.

Poor girl? Now I understand why it was so urgent.

Is this dear friend perhaps more than just a friend?

-No, she's engaged to someone else. -So your unrest is purely professional?

Her recent choice of engagement was not in my favor.

-I understand. Who is the lucky one? -Arthur Holmwood, a good man.

This is his house. One of them.

-And the girl herself? - You've never seen anyone so lively.

-Attractive? - I can not say that.

Well, very attractive. Where can I meet the young lady ...?

Lucy Westenra. This way.

Arthur, is that you?

Come and hold me.

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but Arthur is coming soon.

My name is Van Helsing.

Your friend Dr. Steward thinks I can help.

I came back as soon as I could.

-Is your husband here? -Up there, at Lucy's.

-Tell him. -He is my oldest friend and teacher.

-Is he a qualified medical doctor? -That and much more.

I'm fine again in a couple of days. It's a shame you came unnecessarily.

Your friend Dr. Steward was worried enough to call me.

His uneasiness is reason enough for me to come.

And you give me no reason to protest.

John is such a sweet man.

He worries too much. Assure him that nothing is wrong.

I agree that there is nothing wrong with temperature, heart rate or breathing.

But still...

-How is your appetite? -Normal, I think.

Some days I'm starving, but when I get food served

I completely lose my appetite.

-And how do you sleep? -Pretty good.

I used to go to sleep.

One night I went out on the street in only my nightgown. But that's not happening anymore.

But I have had such strange dreams.

-Wonderful in what way? -I can hardly explain it.

When I wake up, I hardly know where I am

and it is as if part of the dream remains.

- You can not describe it? -When I wake up, it's completely ready.

But the moment later, I can not remember anything, no matter how I try.

There may be a way I can help you.

Do you know the term hypnosis?

John has ever mentioned it, but I did not think it was well considered.

Not in medical circles, no.

But to understand sleep and dreams, it can be useful.

Will you let me try?

I sometimes wonder if all these tests do Lucy more harm than good.

Van Helsing knows what he is doing. He is a brilliant man.

He may seem a little random at times.

-You mean eccentric. -I do not want to go that far.

Believe me, he has more knowledge about obscure disorders than anyone else.

Concentrate on the eye. Not on the clock, just the eye.

I will now count backwards from ten.

I want you to hear as I count.

I want you to feel how all the turmoil leaves you and flies out the window.

You.

Ni.

Eight.

Seven.

Lucy, are you comfortable?

And.

I want us to go back several hours in time.

It's midnight and you're in bed here.

What do you see?

Not in bed.

I feel the cold air on my face.

You're outdoors, on the street?

On the street.

In the air.

In many places.

Have you lost your way?

In the.

Is it...

... something you crave?

-Is there anything you are looking for? -Yes.

What is it?

What about the wedding, have you set a date yet?

Lucy wanted September 28, but that was before all this.

-I do not know if she is healthy enough then. -So long she's probably not sick.

Be honest, John. If it was not serious, you would not have called Van Helsing.

Not serious, but amazing.

I just hope he has something to bring.

- This is Arthur, Lucy's fiancé. -Nice to meet you.

Thanks again for your telegram, but our time here is over for today.

I have to go back to the office tonight. Nice to meet you.

But Professor, what do you think of Lucy?

She's a charming young lady, I can understand why you two

are so worried about her health.

-Yes, but what is your diagnosis? -Diagnosis?

I agree with Dr. Seward's analysis. Excuse me.

Is that all? With all due respect, Professor ...

The carriage has waited a long time, you do not have to follow me out.

As I said, he may seem random.

Do you call it random? I call it very strange.

There is no danger. He was a gentleman, I promise.

I'm just worried about his methods. It sounds like pseudoscience.

- He must not have achieved anything. -Not even with hypnosis?

-What? -He hypnotized me.

Just for a moment, I think.

But I felt nothing, honey.

Han hypnotiserte Lucy!

-It's a new technique. - With a bad reputation!

I once saw a hypnotist make a man think he was a chicken.

A party trick!

Can I please ask to be present

when this man examines Lucy from now on?

You did the right thing. I'm calling the professor.

-Good morning. I took the first train. -I'm just about to call you.

How did you know?

Her pulse is weak.

We need to make a hospital bed ready. I have equipment down there.

If we act fast, we can help her.

We can use the chapel. I will notify the maid.

The only thing that can save her now is a blood transfusion.

Are you going to do it yourself? Give her your own blood?

-We do not have time for other alternatives. - You forget me.

Please, Professor, I'm fine. That's the least I can do for Lucy.

Like her doctor or her friend?

-Does it matter? -Maybe for Arthur.

The thought of his rivals' blood rushing through his beloved's veins.

All that belongs to the past. I just want to do what's best for Lucy.

Arthur does not need to know all the details.

Lie down next to her.

Try to relax your arm.

She needs a lot of blood. You'll be lying here for a while.

-Are you afraid to see some blood? -Only when it's my own.

-I have more to study. - Are you leaving us like this?

You can read the notes while. I can not do more at the moment.

Lucy will get better with time, but you will not.

Then rest.

Lucy!

Oh no.

Lucy, what are you doing?

Lucy, you're going to sleep again.

I've missed you, honey.

-Where is she? -Mrs. Lucy is resting in the chapel.

-No, good God. -Wait, I think you have misunderstood!

What is this?

Excellent, she's much better!

Remember what I said, John, do not touch.

The young doctor has done us a favor. He donated his blood to help Lucy.

He saved her life this morning.

Oh, I understand.

-How do you feel, my dear? -Hungry.

Lovely! A good appetite is a sign of good health.

I think the young lady is strong enough to return to her room.

Oh, exactly.

Just.

- Are you still hungry? -Scrub hungry.

I'm getting something from the kitchen.

It's not food I'm hungry for, Arthur.

You should rest.

-Thank you, Professor. -You did more to save her.

-I meant how you handled Arthur. -I just told the truth.

Thanks to your blood donation, Lucy is well again and everything is fine .

- Did you get to know anything about hypnosis? -Nothing definite.

Just a new piece of the puzzle. Why do you ask?

I'm still worried about her state of mind, she seems confused.

Of course.

Temporary anemia in the brain leads to dizziness.

-You probably know it yourself. -Yes.

The best cure can be found in the salon.

You probably remember how I prayed, no, insisted,

to be present at all Van Helsing's visits.

It was not time, Art. You should have seen Lucy, she was dying.

-Yesterday you said she was healthy. - We never said she was healthy.

-Just that we could not find anything wrong. -Is not it the same?

Apparently not.

Oh well.

I have to thank you for your sacrifice, John.

You probably would have done the same.

Absolutely, she's my fiancée after all.

-Have you eaten? -I was hungry before.

No danger. You have a much better color than this morning.

-I'm feeling better. -I'm glad to hear.

I have something that can lighten the mood even more.

-To me? -Of course.

You're so sweet, Professor. I'm going to ask for a vase.

It's not needed, I'll put them here.

If it pleases you.