Stakeout

Shocking news, this morning after human remains

were discovered at a beachside estate in the Olympic peninsula.

The bodies of seven unidentified adult males

were found on the premises

with lacerations and significant blood loss.

Officers rushed to the scene after a 911 call from a concerned neighbor,

we've obtained exclusive access to this recording.

Police are searching for a suspect linked to several

unusual items scattered around the estate.

you, or anyone you know, has any information regarding the incident,

please contact authorities immediately.

More on the stories as it develops.

Carol, on to you.

Does this place have a pool?

It smells like it has a pool.

Ah, not bad.

Yeah.

I see,

again, okay!

I didn't think we’d get set up so fast.

Are you ready? Yeah!

Hi, my name is Jon Velmont.

I am a filmmaker based out of Seattle.

I have been making films pretty much my whole life.

You guys are distracting me, what's going on?

Is it okay?

It just works, we’re figuring out.

It looks dumb, that's all.

Some of the films that I made in college were such shorts as

Christopher, Craving.

Me and my DPN, we did a commercial for PureAyre.

I did a short called The Middle Child which

isn't done yet, but it will be soon, and it's going to be fantastic.

It's going to be really scary, it's got this cursed doll, and it's just.

but it's a real mind-bender.

But just a few years ago,

I finished my first feature, which is called Transfusion,

and it's a vampire horror film, psychological thriller,

let's go psychological thriller.

And it's about this junkie, and he's roaming the streets at night,

and he finds this used needle, and he picks it up, and he

sticks in his arm, and he starts turning into a vampire.

Because it was a vampire stuck the needle in him,

and then the junkie sticks in it turns into a vampire, and well, you get the idea.

It didn't go anywhere, it played at some festivals,

and it did end up on streaming,

and then a couple of months ago, I get this email from someone

who saw it.

And they sent me, here I can get this, I can read this for you, just take a minute.

So, this is the email I got,

Hello, my name is Abel Martin. I recently saw your film “Transfusion” online.

As a movie buff, I found it very entertaining

but as an authority on vampires,

I find the film contains many inaccuracies.

I write you because I myself am a vampire hunter.

I currently reside in Matheson, a small town

in Western Washington that has in years experienced a rash of unexplained disappearances.

Through my research, I have included this to be the work of a cult of vampires,

and have taken it upon myself to eradicate this threat.

Here's where you come in, knowing that, one, you are a filmmaker,

and two, you have a level of knowledge, and/or interest in vampires.

I invite you to document my efforts to inform the public and save lives.

I hope this message finds you well, I have included my contact info below,

Abel”.

Now, an average fan letter, it’s exciting.

This is the night before guys; this is the night before

our first shooting day with Abel.

You know, I was just talking to him, and he actually is going to let us go on

some Stakeouts with him.

I want this to be something that's cinematic,

but I also want this to be like a real human story,

you know, I want this to play to all kinds of audiences.

We should probably get some sleep.

Sure. Let's call it at night,

alright. Sure.

Alright, just turn up here,

almost there.

Now, it should be up here on the left.

Okay.

He said to meet him around back,

so I'll just park here, and we'll go through the gate there.

Alright, let's do it.

Let's open.

I guess we'll just knock.

Hello?

Maybe he's not at home. Oh, god!

Sorry, I didn't hear you pull up.

Abel, right?

Yeah, Jon?

Yeah.

You want to come in?

Sure, if that's not a problem.

Yes, just…Come on.

…right this way.

You can just make yourself at home here.

So, this is it? Yeah, that's right.

This is interesting.

Don't touch that.

Is there something special about this?

That was my first…

Your first kill.

I was 10 years old, my dad took me out to Quinault.

Were you close to your dad?

Taught me everything I know.

Wow!

Oh, I guess, we can sit down here. Alright!

So, this is HQ.

Yeah, that's right, we've got the bedroom, the bathroom,

the laundry room.

What about upstairs?

It's complicated.

So, Robert, how long has Abel been living here?

Oh gosh, I'd say we've been renting out our basement

to him for almost three years now.

Then what's that been like?

I mean that's fine for the most part,

he does keep late hours, and spends a lot of time in the backyard, but...

You don't have a problem with the whole vampire-hunting thing?

As long as he keeps paying the rent, it's fine by me.

Though, I could do without the holy water.

Lord bless this water, in the name of you, the son the holy ghost.

Don't you need a priest for that?

Oh, I am a priest, only took me two hours.

I should make around seven gallons a month,

perhaps eight if it's busy.

Do you really need that much?

I mean, no, I don't need that much.

But if I went to a gas station, I wouldn't put in five dollars worth of gas,

and then come back two days later, just to fill her up again.

No, I need a full tank.

First off, I appreciate you reaching out to us.

Of course.

I guess my first question is, why vampires?

Well, my father was a vampire hunter,

and so was his father and his father and so on.

So, you were born into it.

I like to think it was born into me,

ever since I could draw breath, that's all I've ever known.

Why hunt them, why not try to reason with them?

Do you have any idea how many people go missing each year?

692,856.

They didn't just go on vacation.

But if it was that big of a problem, don't you think we'd notice them?

Oh, we have.

Instances of vampires go all the way back to ancient Mesopotamia.

And they're all sorts of famous cases, Mercy Brown,

Elizabeth Bathory, Howard Hughes.

Howard Hughes is a vampire.

That's right! Just look at the last few years of his life.

He drank blood, he blacked out all the windows in his penthouse,

and he hung around with Mormons, who are not true Christians, by the way.

This is where I do all of my research.

I try to keep an eye out for any local sightings of unusual behavior.

But I can always stay up-to-date, thanks to the Bloodsucker’s Board.

So, this is like some kind of forum.

Sure, you could say that, but the way I look at it is,

the Bloodsucker’s Board is an underground network of people sharing

theories, facts, sightings,

and fan art.

So, tell me about the problem here in Matheson.

Well, a lot of college kids come out here because of our lenient

liquor laws.

A few months ago, one of them went missing.

Because of vampires?

Here's the thing, vampire cults exist in all towns,

and all countries, and every city you could think of.

Interesting, how did you come up with this theory?

It's not a theory; it's a fact.

They're planning something, something big.

Okay!

Now, is there a reason this day is circled?

Oh yes, that's the blood moon. Have you ever heard of it?

It sounds familiar,

but do you think maybe, you could explain it to the camera for anyone who may not know.

Alright, well, the blood moon is this eclipse in which the moon

is doused in a kind of red coppery light.

It happens roughly every two years.

Suppose you could say, it's a religious holiday.

Oh, like Easter?

Yes, but with more human sacrifice.

Yes, but with more human sacrifice.

Yeah, but not the fun kind.

Before every Stakeout, I like to get myself psyched up,

you know, it's like every one of these nights could be my last,

so you got to live it to the fullest.

You see, the thing about life is… Wait!

So Abel, what are some common misconceptions about vampires?

I don't know. What did you have in mind?

Oh, do they turn into bats?

Do they turn into bats?

Of course not!

How would that be physically possible?

I don't know; they're

I guess, they're magical, I guess, right?

Nothing's that magical that something could turn into a full-grown man,

and transform into a tiny creature.

No, it's ridiculous.

Okay, what about reflections? Like, if a vampire looks in a mirror,

and he's brushing his teeth, does he see a floating toothbrush,

or is there a guy there?