Santo Vs The Strangler
Julian, your duty as scenery director is to be here before the show starts
I'm sorry Claudia, it won't happen again, forgive me
- If you need me, I'll be in my office - Alright
What's wrong Odette, why are you so nervous?
It's my last night here, I don't want to be killed by the Strangler
Ready Ms. Irene?
Ten minutes Ms. Laura
Alright. Hurry up
What are you waiting for?
You know that if it weren't for her I'd be the star of the show
- You were marvellous Laura - Like always
Thank you
Will you come back with me or will Javier be accompanying you?
Forgive me, but I promised Javier I'd have dinner with him tonight
- Fine - Let me explain!
It's useless Irene, she doesn't like me
Don't be silly, I'll go talk to her
Wait, I have a present for you
- For me? - Yes, look
It's lovely. Thank you
Would the lady like anything else?
No, nothing more, thank you
Alright. Excuse me
Tell forensics to send me the results of the autopsy as soon as possible
Right away sir
Inspector Villegas, homicide
Some of you already know me
You say you surprised this man when he tried to kill Ms. Montez
Yes sir, I saw him pointing a gun at her
He lies! I've never used a weapon
- Call the registry - It's true inspector, we found nothing
What happened after that?
I don't know sir,
We didn't see him again until after Ms. Odette was killed
Where were you during that time?
I went to have a cup of coffee,
but I suppose I should have asked for permission, right?
You left the theatre to hide the weapon
We can't prove it, but if you don't get rid of the insolent tone -
I'll have to arrest you as a suspect
Now I remember who you are, you're a professional wrestler
What are you doing working in this theatre as a stagehand?
A person works where he can, right?
I don't think that's a crime
This man is in love with that woman
who hates Ms. Laura and all of her colleagues
- That's no business of yours! - Go on
Everyone knows she wants to be the star of the show
and Marcos would do anything for her
Yes!
It's true I want to be the star
because I'm young and beautiful,
quite a bit more than those
Inspector, don't you think we've listened to enough disrespect?
The best thing would be for my sister and I to leave the troupe
which seems to be what the murderer wants
I ask you to wait a bit ladies
My interrogation still hasn't ended
Sit
That's it, you can go
And us?
And you, where were you when the crime occurred?
I was in my office Inspector
Julian Fiorelli, scenery director
You were seen in a heated argument with Odette
moments before she was killed
Yes Inspector,
but what they didn't tell you is that I habitually yell at the artists,
even the stars
Then you hate them?
Yes, I hate them all,
because of their vanity
This automatically makes you a suspect
Of course,
but to prove that I killed Odette,
that's another matter Inspector
And you Miss, did you see anyone?
Maybe someone who was fleeing?
No Inspector, I was in the dressing room with my sister -
when I heard that girl scream
And you didn't see anyone either?
No Inspector
I did!
Well, speak up, who did you see?
Well, I didn't see anyone, but...
But what?
I don't know. . , but, when I was in the dressing room with my sister
I had the impression that there was someone else there
Probably a spirit, right?
Leave her alone Inspector, can't you see she's nervous?
If you're not able to find the murderer I'll do it myself
Miss, for you and your sister's sake, I suggest you leave the troupe
Thank you Inspector,
but my sister and I will stay here
But you just said it a moment ago
Yes, but we won't let anyone intimidate us
Listen Inspector,
if you have something against us then go ahead and arrest us or
let us go free!
Leave
Us too?
Everyone can go
I'll have the theatre shut down
But that would mean my ruin Inspector
Don't worry Claudia,
your lawyers could argue in your defence,
right Mr. Villegas?
The Strangler's Crimes Remain Unsolved!
Santo, I'm sure more crimes will be committed at the variety theatre
Why are you so sure Inspector?
According to my investigations,
we're dealing with a maniac who hates theatre actresses
I might need your help once again to solve this mystery
Inspector, you know I'm always at the service of good and justice
JB-3 calling Santo, JB-3 calling Santo
Santo responding to JB-3, go on
I need to see you urgently Santo
Understood
What have you learned about the Strangler Inspector?
He's a maniac Santo, a madman,
however he's a man of uncommon intellect
He's shown a diabolic genius, committing crimes and leaving no clue
and on top of that he has a morbid sense of humour
He likes to let his victims know of their impending death
by sending them a freshly cut gardenia
Inspector, this flower has two meanings -
Love and death
This can be a clue
But we don't have the time to find it,
the business' lawyers have mounted a defence
and I'm certain the judge will order the theatre to be re-opened
before we can find out the Strangler's identity
I'll begin my investigations immediately
I'll be in contact with you through the usual means
I was forgetting something Santo,
that boy Javier has me worried, he's very impulsive,
and on top of risking his own life, he could endanger our investigation
Don't worry Inspector, I'll keep an eye on him
I'm afraid Javier, we should leave
You wanted to come, now deal with it
Wait for me Javier
Javier, I feel as if someone's here
Let's check the dressing rooms
Close the door
Don't make noise
Listen!
What?
Don't you hear that?
Quiet
Someone's here, let's leave
It must be a cat
Don't make me nervous, calm down
Listen, listen!
Who's there?
What are you doing here? Don't you know the theatre is closed?
And what are you doing here?
I've lived here for many years
My job is to take care of the theatre so no squatters or thieves come in
- Hold it - Get out of here!
If the police find out about this you'll be in trouble
Go on, get out!
Feck off!
Hello? Hello?
In the variety theatres alley,
underneath the garbage can
you will find a packet with 10 thousand pesos
It's yours -
in exchange for Santo's life
What? The wrestler?
Yes. The Man in the Silver Mask
You'll find him at midnight in the Cedar Woods
But if you fail, or try to trick me and take the money
I'll know where to find you
You'll pay with your life
- Well, who are you? - That's none of your business!
Do what I said, and don't try to trick me
Hello?
Do you want to know who the strangler is?
You'll find him at midnight in the Cedar Woods
Hello? Hello?
It wasn't a joke!
It's 10 thousand pesos!
Let's go
Be careful Santo, it might be an ambush
I'll go meet you immediately
Are you hurt Santo?
No Inspector, you got here just in time
Search them
This one's clean boss
It's 10 thousand pesos Santo,
the price paid for your life, I'm sure
Take them away
You better confess, who sent you to kill Santo?
I told you, I don't know
- I got a phone call - Yes, you said that already,
but someone must've given you the money. Who was it?
No one, my partners and I found it under a garbage can
How many times do I have to say it?
Hit the lights
Set him free
Please Inspector, if you let me go that man will kill me
I told you he threatened me on the phone,
he said if I don't kill Santo I'd pay with my life
Lock him up
I told you quite clearly I didn't want to see you again
I need to speak with you Lillianne
You had your chance at Laura and you blew it
I'll kill her tonight,
I have no reason to wait until they re-open the theatre
Now that everyone suspects us?
So what do you want me to do?
Nothing
You and I are through for good
Listen to me Lillianne,
Tomorrow evening I have a match against Santo -
The Man in the Silver Mask
How interesting
Don't you understand? No one's been able to beat him,
If I win I'll be famous, and I'll give you everything you want
Aren't you afraid of dying like the others?
A match with 2 of 3 falls with no time limit
In this corner, Jerry Muscles!
In this other, the invincible Man in the Silver Mask, Santo!
This is the second time there's been an attempt on your life Santo
because I'm sure that bullet was meant for you
I think it was the Strangler, he wants me dead at all costs
However, now I have a lead -
- and will soon have something important to tell you Inspector
I just hope it won't be too late
Claudia's lawyers won the case,
and the Strangler will try to commit more crimes
Hello
What are you doing here?
- Who are you? - I'm Milton
Milton who?
Don't you have parents?
Where do you live?
I don't have a home, I ran away from the orphanage
And what are you doing out at this time of night Milton?
I'm looking for a Dad, and now I've found him
And who's that?
- You - Me?
Well let's go home, I need to have a serious talk with you
You need to go back to the orphanage Milton
And you'll be able to choose the father you want
I don't want another father, he's my father
Tell me Milton, why did you choose him as a father?
Because he's a good person and loves children
Let's go Milton, it's time for you to sleep
Put it on Milton, I don't have anything else
I'll have to buy some more your size
How are you going to get out of this one Santo?
You heard him well, Milton's decided
You're going to keep him?
He can't be here all the time,
I'll put him in a good school and he'll spend the weekends with me
Where did you learn to sing Milton?
Nowhere, I just sing when I'm happy,
I know lots of songs
He can go far with that voice Santo
- Good night Milton - Good night Inspector
- See you later Santo - See you later Inspector
I've been up nights worrying that something might happen to you
But Laura, why have you changed your mind?
Didn't we agree we'd continue at the theatre?
You won't go to the theatre tonight!
But that would mean the end of my career!
Irene, I'm your older sister and you have to obey me!
Javier thinks I should keep working at the theatre,
even after we're married
But Irene, all I care about is your safety
Anyway, you're in as much danger as I am
and you haven't quit
I owe it to my audience!
I have just as much of a right to be successful as you do
It's just that you're jealous, yes
You're afraid I'll be as successful as you are
Forgive me, I didn't mean to offend you
Forgive me please
Don't let the idea that -
I'm jealous of you cross your mind
More than anyone else in the world, I want to see you triumph
You've convinced me Irene,
we'll stay at the theatre,
we can't let our public down
Where's Julian?
I forgot to tell you Inspector,
he called to say he was sick and wouldn't be here tonight
Call Julian Fiorelli to make sure he's at home
Very well sir
Julian Fiorelli isn't at home, no one is answering the phone
Send out an alert to have him arrested immediately
Very well
- Everything calm? - Yes, everything boss,
only, Ms. Lillianne is taking a long time coming out
Gather everyone at Claudia's office
Alright boss
What happened?
- Take him back to school immediately - But sir!
- Go on, take him - Come on boy
Come in
What happened?
Lillianne was murdered
Look who we have here!
Where were you?
Where did you find him?
Coming into the theatre
Another crime Mr. Villegas?
You said you were sick at home
I didn't feel like working tonight so I went out with a lady friend
She's waiting outside
Bring her in
Go on, come in!
Will you swear before a judge that you're with this man since sundown?
I don't think my private life is any judge's business
Now if Julian asked I'd be willing to swear it
As you can see Inspector
I have a perfect alibi,
isn't that so?
Let's go
Santo calling JB-3, it's urgent
Go on Santo, I hear you
I heard on the radio what happened at the theatre
I need to see you in my lab urgently
I'm on my way
We were right then
Yes Inspector, our deductions were correct
I'll order his arrest immediately
We know who the murderer is,
but proving it is another matter
We need to catch him red handed
He'll try to escape, we must stop him at all costs
He won't escape Inspector, it's an act of vengeance out of jealousy
and the criminal won't leave until he achieves his aim and kills Laura
Tomorrow during the show set our emergency plan into action
Very well Santo
I must inform you that this will be the last act
The authorities have ordered the permanent closure of the theatre
Inspector, instead of closing us down,
you should protect the lives of my artists
I'm sorry ma'am,
my department has given up on this case
We'll be back in 10 minutes
You know what to do in the mean time
Stay alert and be ready
Don't worry, as soon as I change we'll leave
I'll just head in to the dressing room
No, I don't want you to move from this spot or leave Javier's side
Are you alright Miss?
Yes, thank you
Our plan is panning out
Thank you for your cooperation Miss
Years ago there was an actor who was famous as a master of disguise,
perfectly imitating anyones voice and habits
He was also famous for his conquests of the women that admired him
Then one day, one of those women, in a fit of jealous rage
threw acid at his face, leaving it horribly deformed
Later, he killed that woman and the crime was never discovered
Driven mad by his disfigurement and desire for revenge,
he swore he'd kill as many theatre actresses as he could
The rest you already know
It's done,
all the exits are covered
We know who the Strangler is
He's in this office and won't be able to escape
Hold it! Back off!
Follow me!
Freeze!
Who is he Inspector?
He's a man...
a legend, rather, in the service of good and justice