Night of the Scorpion (La casa de las muertas vivientes)

I want you to quit brooding.

C'mon it's all over.

- Honestly you should be thinking... - Of what!?

Bringing her back life!

Why did I murder her?

I must've been insane.

But we've been over all this, it wasn't intentional you were drunk

That doesn't make me less guilty Sarah.

You'll see, I'll do anything necessary to help you put it out of your mind

I'll leave this house.

Oliver you wouldn't... you... don't leave me alone.

Take me with you. I couldn't bear to stay here without you.

You'd be a constant reminder of what I've done.

Come on, do you really expect to find someone else?

Someone who will help you forget you killed your woman.

Does that seem so bloody unreasonable?

Helen is all that's kept us apart.

That's an appalling lie!

You're not talking to my father.

Yes dear father was putty in your hands.

Listen to me Oliver

Many a woman would be willing to marry the handsome and rich young widower Oliver Bromfield

But what will happen when alcohol seizes control of your brain again?

Come on you'd murder her as well.

Listen to me Oliver, you would I tell you!

You'd murder again!

That's enough! I don't want to hear another word.

Well I guess that's just too bad.

Because the truth must be told.

You're an alcoholic Oliver.

Sick, like your father before you.

You might say like all the Bromfields.

And you'll stay crippled for the rest of your life.

I'm through. I'm leaving right now.

And when do you plan to come back?

I don't know.

It could be never.

I want you to stay.

Only I can help you.

You'll regret abandoning me! Goodbye now, Oliver.

Are we getting near the house?

Quite near, just ahead.

Why it's just what I wished it'd be.

Not that one, it's the house up on the hill.

You're not happy-

Practically all my life was lived in that house.

All the Bromfields have lived in that house for three long generations.

It's quite isolated.

About an hours hike to the nearest town.

When you go there, don't pay any attention to the chatter.

That house there and the Bromfields have never been very popular.

And when you were with your first wife you lived there all the while?

Yes why? Does that bother you?

No not at all. You're mine now that's all that counts.

Anything wrong?

I'm a little nervous I guess. Afraid I won't be welcomed here.

Why Sarah and Jenny will love you, I promise, they will make you feel right at home.

Our behavior hasn't exactly been normal

Darling that's just the way it happened, romantic as hell too.

Yes, but I still think we should have told them sooner, given them a chance to come to the wedding.

- A few days delay wouldn't have mattered. - To me yes

This is Sarah my late father's wife, and this is, as you know, Ruth

I must say you've chosen very well.

Darling you don't know how much we've missed you.

Let's hope this time it will be for good.

That'll depend on Ruth. And Jenny, where is she?

You've forgotten what day this is.

I know only, it's a day of great joy for me.

Jenny is at the cemetery. Today is the anniversary of Helen's death.

Thanks for the reminder Sarah.

- Oh I'm sorry, I didn't want to... - Yes I know

Come I'll show you the house.

- I've made a bad impression on Sarah. - Why?

I just did, you're a man you wouldn't understand... Is she aware that I was one of your employees?

You shouldn't marry Sarah, you married me.

I know Oliver

The thing is, if we have to live here, and your family doesn't like me, well, it will be difficult.

Who's that?

That's Jenny my sister.

She didn't see us?

Apparently not.

Nevertheless, she is rather an introvert.

And why the secret? I mean you could have told me today was the anniversary of your wife's death.

I don't want to discuss it anymore.

Oliver, do you love me?

I'll take care of this Madam if you wish to go.

No leave it, I'll take care of it.

And don't tell me Madam when we're alone, We're going to be together for a long time.

- You've decided to stay here then? - Yes why? Does that seem strange?

No, not at all.

She's pretty, who is she?

The first Mrs. Bromfield.

Very pretty.

Oliver though doesn't look very much like her.

It's... not his mother, it's his first wife.

Then what's it doing here?

This wing was their's you see... I cleaned this room yesterday.

Only that photo wasn't there.

Do you know who put it here?

Hmm... well... no.

Thanks Clara, if I need anything I'll call you.

You're like a little child Oliver.

I know you very well.

But I don't entirely understand you.

What are you talking about?

I think you know what I'm referring to.

You didn't even have the courage to tell me you were marrying again.

When I married Helen you caused a lot of difficulties.

I was right.

Ruth is different, she loves me.

But Helen also said that.

You mind if we change the subject?

Do you really think that girl can make you happy?

I don't see why not.

I seriously doubt you picked an ideal mate.

And how would you define an ideal mate?

A Lady who knows you well...

and is willing to tolerate your weaknesses.

Even cater to them.

In the year just passed, I've changed a lot Sarah. You don't seem to recognize that.

Maybe you don't want to.

I honor you as my father's widow.

However you no longer have any place in my private life.

You may have changed in some ways Oliver, but deep down, you are still the same person.

I remember when I was your intimate.

But then you married Helen.

And now Ruth.

I've been in love with you for years, you know that.

Let's not pick over old bones.

The only thing to do is forget it.

Poor Oliver, I want only what is best for you.

You know that. I'll do anything you want me to, my darling, I always have.

- Oh, am I interrupting? - No, I was just leaving.

This house is scary, it's too big Oliver.

You better get to like it, it's your house now.

Sarah told me you'd gone out.

It's almost an hour since I've returned.

You might've least said hello to Ruth.

I mean you knew she was here.

I had something more important to do.

I thought I told you to get rid of that picture!

Oliver, I'm not our wife!

Change your tone.

Well I see that you're still the same.

You and me.

I still can't change my sentiments as quickly as you.

Can you be a bit clearer?

It is but a year to the day since the death of poor Helen.

And already you brought a new wife here.

I don't mind saying that Helen's death affected you too much.

But I'm not here to argue, I want to introduce you to Ruth.

I'm here, send her in.

Ruth will never set foot in this room.

We'll run into each other somewhere in this big old house.

At supper, let's say.

Oliver told us nothing about you.

It was rather a surprise you know.

Well there was nothing to tell you.

Up until a month ago I didn't even know she existed.

You mean in just a month you convinced him to marry you?

It was I who did the convincing, not her.

And I tell you, it wasn't easy.

That was probably because you didn't tell me you were a millionaire.

Well, goodnight.

I'm going to bed.

I too am tired Oliver, it's been a very big trip.

- Goodnight. - I'll be right along.

I must say the meal was delightful.

I need to speak with you.

What is it now?

Just a few items of business.

You've been away for a year, and I've had to tend to the estate.

But first, a cognac.

I don't drink anymore.

Oh really? Who would have thought that little Ruth held such power hold over our boy.

Let's talk business another day.

Ruth is waiting for me.

Goodnight.

The past is the past Oliver, we mustn't dwell on it. There's nothing for you to fear.

It was a great mistake to have brought you here.

The best thing for us is to go.

Are you serious? Go where?

Anyplace where we can be alone.

Whatever you want.

Why are you here Helen?

Come now weren't you waiting for a visit?

This pleases me.

Yes, your talent.

What's this Helen mummified?

I would think you know me better by now dear.

My neck is more sensual.

You'll have to re-mold the brow too.

Pretty Helen.

I'll redo the sculpture.

I'll do anything you like.

Why are you waiting? Afraid to come near me?

Go ahead. Undress me.

Helen!

I suspected you two, but I didn't want to believe it.

Telling me I'm drunk and should go to bed, so you could go to bed with my sister.