THE EROTIC RITES OF FRANKENSTEIN
I'll await your signal.
Do it.
My head! I'm in pain!
My head!
I've succeeded. He speaks.
The brain I transplanted works.
The being I created now has human intelligence.
Who are you?
Begone! I have work to do.
Please, master, let us stay!
Leave!
Remove this filth from my sight!
Melisa, my triumph is intoxicating.
I see you, master, as if I had eyes.
Your pleasure fulfills me.
What would I do without you?
You who are able to see where common mortals are blind,
what do you see?
I see pleasure, blood and death.
I see your triumph, master.
I see Frankenstein's creature
abducting the loveliest virgins and bringing them here
to fulfill your desires, then be used in your experiments.
It seems like a dream.
Let's make it come true.
A masterpiece.
Only the mind of a genius could have conceived you
and only another genius can give you life.
From now on, I am your only master.
I will think for you. You will obey my orders immediately.
I'll transmit your thoughts to him as words.
Go to town.
Capture the most attractive young woman
and bring her here, destroying all obstacles.
Obey the master. Do not attempt to resist his will.
Cagliostro.
In spite of my blindness, or perhaps because of it,
I can sniff out young flesh better than anyone.
How it quivers!
How sweet and luscious is the flesh that will satisfy my hunger!
There's nothing more we can do.
He's regaining consciousness.
Seward, like me, you're a scientist.
I know our approaches are different, but you must help me.
I must tell you...
that I was able to create.
Yes, I created a human being. It's true.
You must save him, in the name of progress and science.
Save him.
- Dr. Seward, please. - Just a moment.
I trust you implicitly.
I know you won't betray me.
Hear my last wishes.
The creature now possesses a human brain.
Don't leave my creature in the hands of others.
Excuse me, Doctor,
but Inspector Tanner wishes to see you.
Fine.
Show him in.
Hello, Inspector.
Dr. Frankenstein just died.
He attempted to reveal a secret.
Unfortunately, I couldn't understand him.
- What happened? - I don't really know.
The peasant who summoned me
found him in the road covered with blood.
FRANKENSTEIN FAMILY
Excuse me.
I'm Dr. Seward. May I ask your name?
Vera Frankenstein.
- The doctor's daughter? - Yes.
Like my father, I'm also a doctor.
I've seen your work on mutations. It's fascinating.
- I'd be glad to - - Forgive me.
I've had a long journey and a difficult day.
I'm exhausted.
May I pay you a visit?
I hope you're not leaving immediately?
No. I intend to stay for a while.
- How did my father die? - I don't really know.
He had many wounds, but all superficial.
Bites, scratches, bits of flesh torn off.
It's very mysterious.
Could he have been attacked by wild animals?
Wolves, for example?
More likely crows than wolves.
It's absolutely incredible.
He was attacked in his laboratory
and his assistant was stabbed to death.
Please excuse me.
Is that Vera Frankenstein?
Yes.
When she appeared, I got goose bumps.
I didn't think you were so easily spooked.
Do you really think it will work?
Scientifically, what you're about to attempt is inconceivable.
No scientist ever dreamt of it.
If my father succeeded, so will I.
Father, can you hear me? Father?
I'm proud of you, my daughter.
A dead brain can be revived for a certain time using magnetic power.
I beg you, Vera,
you must find my creature.
I gave him a human brain.
I transplanted the brain of a living man.
My creature thinks. He speaks.
They took him.
I swear that the wretch who did this will pay for it.
I'll find the creature you created and continue your work.
Who's there?
Dr. Seward. May I come in, please?
Good evening.
- Excuse me - - What do you want?
I'd like to see Dr. Frankenstein.
I'm sorry. The doctor is busy.
- Good evening, Miss Frankenstein. - Hello, Doctor.
Forgive my nurse. She was just following my orders.
I just wanted to tell you that if you need anything -
The town has a small clinic. I live there.
I remember you well. Thank you for your offer.
Despite our differences, I greatly admired your father.
Really? Did you come just to tell me that?
Yes and no.
To tell the truth, your father...
he died in my arms.
- You already told me. - Perhaps.
But your father told me a few things before he died
about his monster.
- I assume you're interested. - I know you too, Doctor.
I read a few of your publications.
Personally, I totally disagree with your point of view.
Nonetheless, one day,
I might contact you to debate our theories.
I'd enjoy that.
- You're trembling, madam. - I don't know what's wrong with me.
This morning, in town, everyone was talking
about the murder of Dr. Frankenstein.
You know, people adore pretending that they're well informed.
One of the men who found the body told us everything.
He swears that no human being could have done it.
It was utterly savage.
If I may, I'd rather return to town and sleep at my brother's house tonight.
If you wish. I'm not afraid to be alone.
Turn down the bed and then you can go.
Thank you, madam.
You may go now.
Thank you, madam. See you tomorrow.
She is alone and the window is open.
Go.
O brothers in death,
this is the first step on the glorious path
which leads to the creation of the perfect woman.
The new race will be called Pantos.
From earth, water, air and fire,
Cagliostro will create woman.
I need that head.
May it always be thus:
You order and we must obey, Cagliostro.
You will be
the most beautiful woman,
the most perfect...
the most desirable...
the perfection which will lead us to Pantos.
You want to try again?
We must succeed, Abigail.
My father must tell us his secret.
Increase the voltage.
Father, I must know,
who is your assassin?
In the entire world,
only one being is my equal in knowledge.
He is evil incarnate.
- The one who killed me is - - His name?
Father! His name?
He's dangerous and extremely cruel.
Only he could understand.
Tell me his name!
He alone -
In all the world, he alone -
Now you must avenge your father.
This man is named Cagliostro.
Cagliostro?
Yes. Dead for several centuries,
this being returns periodically from the hereafter
to torment humankind with his tricks.
You will find him at Barna Castle.
At Barna Castle.
Farewell, my daughter.
Father, I will punish your enemy and gloriously avenge your death.
Why didn't you try to prolong his life?
It was useless.
The time limit had been reached.
The power of the life ray is limited.
We must improve it once we've obtained our vengeance.
I never spent much time with him,
yet my devotion and respect for him
are stronger than the love of a daughter or wife.
They killed him.
Father, I will continue your work and reach the summits of power and science.
The whole world must give you the honors you deserve
and forever revere Dr. Frankenstein.
You are pale, Esmeralda. Are you tired?
I'm so tired that my head is spinning.
Then get dressed and go home.
Thanks. I think that would be best.
But tomorrow we must work twice as hard.
See you tomorrow.
Listen to me.
I am Vera Frankenstein,
the daughter of your master, the doctor.
He orders you to carry this girl.
You must obey him.
You must obey the one who created you.
Obey your master.
Obey me.
Everything went well.
Where's Melisa? Did she stay in the forest?
I don't know, master. I suppose so.
I returned immediately with the creature and prisoner,
but Melisa didn't follow.
Good. You did well, Caronte.
Let's see the prisoner.
She was posing for the painter. She has a beautiful body.
I'll choose which part to use.
Idiot! This is Vera Frankenstein.
You thought you could fool me?
No one fools Cagliostro.
Your magnetic power saved me just in time, master.
Who did this to you?
Who?
A woman, after Caronte abandoned me.
You're getting old. Worse, you're getting stupid.
Take him away!
We'll have some fun before we kill them,
him and this woman.
Master, let me prepare the ceremony.
Fine, Melisa.
I hope you'll find a way to prolong the pleasure.
Help me!
Her horrible talons!
Her talons, bright with human blood!
The monster!
She was eating a corpse.
Help! Help!
This woman had quite a shock.
Something terrifying happened to her.
Her words make no sense.
Do you know her?
Yes.
This woman is Vera Frankenstein's assistant.
I haven't been able to find Vera Frankenstein.
There's only one explanation.
The two women go out. One disappears, the other is terrified.
Obviously, something bad has happened to Vera Frankenstein.
We must find her. There's no time to waste.
It might already be too late.
- Let's look for her. - Okay.
If this continues, I think I'll go crazy.
You're about to witness...
the game of life and death.
This man and woman will be whipped.
At their feet, razor-sharp stakes.
The only way to escape a horrible death
is to fall in such a way as to use the other's body as protection.
Who shall be spared? Let the flagellation begin!
Harder!
Bring that woman to my chamber.
From now on, she will serve me.
Vera Frankenstein,
through my mouth, the master speaks.
Cagliostro transferred his magnetism, the source of his immense power,
to his servant Melisa.
I sense and transmit his orders, which you will obey,
as all living creatures obey him.
No one escapes his power.
You'll have the incomparable privilege of assisting in his master plan.
It is an immense honor to be chosen.
From now on, you belong to him, body and soul.
All your gifts,
your intelligence, your knowledge
will be used exclusively for him.
You will obey him in all things, at all times.
The master is satisfied.
He appreciates your courage.
He admires your pride.
The knowledge passed on to you by your father
will be useful
in continuing your work.
Listen carefully, Vera Frankenstein.
Listen.
Hear Cagliostro.
He is now within you.
His will is within you.
From now on, you have no self-will.
I submit to Cagliostro's will.
You no longer have any thoughts of your own.
Vera,
Cagliostro asks if you are his.
I am, master.
No one in this world can resist your will.
I will obey.
You have sworn obedience
in all things, at all times.
Let the master command and I shall obey.
He wants you to help him create new beings.
- Are you ready? - I am ready.
Listen carefully, Vera Frankenstein.
They must be a perfect combination of beauty and submission.
I will help him whenever I may.
Cagliostro's genius will guide you.
The master will create the perfect woman...
a mate for the male created by your father.
She shall be created from several women chosen by him.
You shall have the honor of giving her life.
My only joy is to serve Cagliostro, master of the world.
The artist's model gave us a statement.
She was abducted, then abandoned.
What could have terrified Abigail?
It's incredibly mysterious in so many ways.
- I refuse to believe it's supernatural. - I must speak to Dr. Seward.
I never said it was.
No, Doctor, but you implied it.
- Never! - Dr. Seward.
The patient is asking for you, Doctor.
Hello, miss.
I'm so very tired, Doctor.
So weak. I lose track of time.
I know you're tired, but I must ask a few urgent questions.
I'm sorry.
I can't tell you anything.
You must try. Vera's life is at stake.
I know, Doctor. But I can't.
I understand it's difficult. You've had quite a shock.
But together, I'm sure we'll manage.
I'm not so sure.
- Let's try. - I see a forest.
- Go on. - That's it.
And?
Continue. Keep talking. What was in the forest?
In the forest - Blood! Death!
Say the first thing that comes to mind.
Say what the words evoke in your mind.
- For example, “garden.” - Flower.
Stop, I beg you. I can't take any more!
- Doll. - Child.
- Mother. - Daughter.
- Angel. - Devil.
Sky.
Star.
- King. - Castle.
- Versailles. - Paris.
- Barna. - Cagliostro.
Vera.
Cagliostro.
- Cemetery. - Death.
- Monster. - Barna Castle.
- Science. - Alive.
- Frankenstein. - Alive.
- Vera. - Barna Castle.
Barna?
Cagliostro.
Cagliostro!
Come on.
Calm down!
Nurse, prepare a sedative.
Hurry!
It will calm her. Let's go.
It's this way.
Come closer, Dr. Seward.
Come closer, Doctor.
You reanimated me, so you've discovered my secret.
Never reveal it to anyone.
For pity's sake, leave me in peace.
Go away!
Your daughter is missing. I want to find her.
I just want to find your daughter.
Don't get involved, Seward. Vera is a scientist.
She is in Barna, Cagliostro's castle.
She will avenge me.
Go away.
Don't get involved.
You'll be crushed.
I wonder where his notes might be.
SULFURIC ACID
Do you know what will happen now?
Through you, I see it.
The waves of knowledge come from you, revered master.
The new woman will be born.
It is time for Vera Frankenstein to use her life ray.
Vera, give the new woman life.
She will be beauty,
perfection.
My creature will be the mother of all future men.
Tonight, the past and future will create the new woman.
Tonight, we shall celebrate the most extraordinary event of all time.
Melisa, transmit my orders.
For the first time since the dawn of the world,
a human being wields the power of creation,
once only the privilege of God and Nature.
Human life,
thanks to the extraordinary power
that Cagliostro draws from the Pantos sect.
Vera, the master orders you to make the last connection.
May the marvelous ray of life spread through the new woman.
May the perfect being be created at last.
Now.
What do you need, Vera?
What do you desire as your reward?
My only desire is to obey you, master.
I don't need to ask you, dear Melisa.
Here's the key to Cell 10.
Inside it, there's a surprise for you.
Thank you, master.
It's a gift you'll appreciate.
Your generosity is infinite.
Vera, prepare to reanimate your father's creation.
What do you want? Who are you?
It hurts!
Horrible - My head -
It hurts!
Are you conscious? Answer! Can you hear me?
Dr. Frankenstein is dead.
These people killed your creator. He is dead.
Understand?
He is dead!
Quickly, someone's coming!
Go downstairs.
The master orders it.
Pantos, Pantos,
light of glory,
light of life.
All praise Pantos, god of joy,
god of pleasure,
shadow of our nights.
O sublime Pantos,
guide us to eternity.
Guide us to glory
and to eternity.
Illuminate us with your light.
O Pantos, highest power,
shower us with your infinite glory.
We praise your wisdom until the end of time.
Cagliostro, incarnation of Pantos, speaks through my mouth.
Cagliostro, by his grace, created the one who now speaks,
part woman, part bird.
He bestowed some of his power upon me.
Cagliostro created me. He commands me.
I am his tool and I rejoice.
He gave me power over you all.
He allowed me to free you from your graves
to celebrate the rites of Pantos,
but I cannot stop your flesh from rotting
and turning to dust.
You are here to witness a great event,
the creation of a new being, born from Cagliostro's brilliant mind.
Attempting to create creatures from humans was a serious mistake.
I concluded it useless to reanimate corpses.
Then I created Melisa
by fertilizing a bird's egg with human seed.
Finally, I was on the right track.
This time, I used other ingredients
with different body parts taken from several living women,
chosen among the most beautiful.
I created the perfect woman, the ideal woman,
the flawless woman.
Human genius has triumphed over all the gods.
In turn, this woman shall beget new men.
A new race shall be born.
In a few moments, you shall witness her union
with the sublime monster created by Dr. Frankenstein.
The monster shall enter.
You shall see him obey my orders.
You shall gaze upon
this extraordinary event:
Cagliostro's creature...
and Frankenstein's monster
making love!
Soon you shall see them
procreate absolute perfection,
the offspring of two fabulous creatures.
They shall beget divinities.
The most marvelous human bodies shall be born from the union
of two artificially created beings.
It is the absolute triumph of genius over nature.
Your master, Cagliostro, wishes the most extraordinary of women to be yours.
Take her!
It is now time for the monster to complete my work.
Rejoice, Melisa.
All present should rejoice.
Will you obey your torturer,
your creator's murderer?
He murdered your father.
You must obey me! Don't listen to this idiot.
You will die, Cagliostro.
You must kill Cagliostro!
Stop!
Quickly, Inspector!
Go!
Giddyap! Come on! Go!
Can't you hear his laughter, Dr. Seward?
Cagliostro rejoices for he knows he has triumphed over you all.
In nine months, another Cagliostro will be born and it will begin anew.
THE EROTIC RITES OF FRANKENSTEIN