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Yes. That's my case. Now it's yours. All the corpses were badly mutilated in a very particular way. Decapitated. Brains extracted. Limbs torn to shreds. It looked like the work of a large animal, but there was no sign of an animal on board.
So the method of death is the only connection?
No. There's more. There were crates from this museum in the hold of the boat.
If you don't mind, this could be important.
You're kidding.
Unfortunately, no.
I've got to admit, that was a damn sight better than "the dog ate my homework".
How do you explain the part about Beauregard?
They heard the victim's name and wove him into their story. Nice touch.
I believed them.
You think what we've got here is a monster as big as a house that smells... like hamburger?
No. I think what we've got here is a psychotic killer wielding some kind of unusual weapon... who wants us to believe he's a monster.
Oh.
What happened to them?
If you don't mind a suggestion, you might try a saliva test.
Saliva test? You mean, you think someone ate part of the brain?
Correct.
I don't like animals. Never have. Dog bit me when I was little. After that I gave up on pets. Animals are irrational. Give me a psychotic killer any day. If there's one thing that makes me queasy it's being part of a food chain. My first case as a rookie, two brothers climbed a fence at the zoo. It was late August. Over ninety. The polar bear was inside his cave. Kids didn't know he was in there. All they saw was the pool. They got to swimming and splashing. The noise woke up the bear. By the time I arrived, both little boys were in pieces. The bear was dragging one kid around by the foot. I can still hear the mother screaming
This isn't an animal, Vince. I've been on this case four months, remember? I've learned a few things.
You've been holding out on me Pendergast. You have a suspect capable of this?
How big is the subbasement?
Apparently it's huge.
I think I should come with you.
We haven't got time. You have to meet with museum security so we can make a decision about tonight.
Pendergast! Help! It's right behind us!
This door's locked. Try shooting the hinges off.
Vince? There's no way we can get to you with the fire doors down. There's an entrance to the sub basement in the hall off the north side exit.
The subbasement?
I've been down there. It links up to the old sewer system. I can guide you out.
I smell it. It's here.
Go out the north exit! There's a hallway and a false wall by the Greek vases. Run!
Everybody. Get behind me.
Nice to see you, Lieutenant.
The subbasement, huh? Great idea.
This huge police presence tonight isn't necessary, Lieutenant. You'll just scare people off. I can handle the security behind scenes with this system. It's state of the art.
The cops are nonnegotiable, Ippolito. Why don't you just tell me how this space station works.
It's fool proof, basically. I designed this whole thing myself. Every valuable object in the Museum carries a small electronic chip. If anything's moved so much as an inch, we get an alarm pinpointing the exact location of the attempted theft.
That's great if you're stopping a burglar. Not our goal here. Are there motion detectors?
In every exhibition room. The museum's divided into five cells. The reception and exhibit are in cell five. We could arm the motion detectors in cells one to four, then seal the perimeter with our fire doors.
That would leave one exit for hundreds of people. You'd be violating every fire regulation on the books. We'll guard the perimeter with my men and engage the motion detectors in the other cells. One more question. I see a big hole. If this entire thing is run by computer, what happens if the power fails?
You don't know much about computers, Lieutenant. There are safeguards built in. We have backup systems with redundancies. There's no way these computers can fail.
The whole system is shutting down! We have to get out quickly before the fire doors fall!
What doors?
I told you! They seal off all the cells. They were designed to fall automatically in a system failure
You said the system couldn't fail!
Ippolito! Get back here!
Like hell!
D'Agosta? Ippolito. Come in.
Where the hell are you?
I made it outside. I'll coordinate the rescue efforts from here. Help is on the way. Just sit tight.
It's a little late, you son of a bitch. There's a friggin' monster loose in here! Get the FBI, the fire department. Find metal cutters, cut through. And bring a cannon. The damn thing is huge.
I got it after I was mugged in the subway last spring.
Where's the walkin safe?
Behind you.
What's the combination?
I'll do it. Just let me find my portable phone.
Forget it!
Calm down. I found it!
Battery's dead. Shit.
Let's go!
That thing won't come after us, right? It's going for bigger game. The group blundering around in the basement. Poor fools.
Hurry up!
Just a minute. I'm shaking! Take the gun.
For Chrissake, I'll do it. What's the combination?!
To the left twice then five no... sorry... I think it's fifteen... it's been a while...
Oh Jesus...
Fifteen... what's next?
Eight to the right! Look! I found it!
I had no idea the Museum had a complete collection of Piranesi's Forum sketches.
If you like them, they're for sale. Another day like yesterday and half the collection will be on the block.
I've read about the Museum's financial troubles.
We've been operating in the red for years. That was the whole idea behind the Superstition Exhibit. It was designed to pull people in. We've spent every penny we have on advance publicity, betting everything on the opening's success. If we postpone at the last minute... No. I don't want to think about that.
If the party goes forward, and that's a big if... I've arranged for a large police presence.
Do they have to wear uniforms?
Yes.
I don't want to scare people.
I understand. But Mr. Cuthbert, we've got bigger problems. Depending on what we find today, we may have to shut you down.
We all love the museum. I come here myself with my kids. We're trying to work with you.
I appreciate that.
I'm telling you, something's wrong. I still haven't heard from Pendergast. I think you should call it off.
It's too late now. Guests are arriving. The Mayor's car is pulling up.
I'll go down and speak to him.
You haven't got the authority. Only Pendergast can pull the plug.
Pendergast may be in trouble. Don't you understand? He still hasn't come back. It's been over three hours
He'll be back. Relax. We're in good shape. Your security is air tight. There've been no more incidents, nothing suspicious. There's no reason to call off the opening now.
Sweet Jesus!
Get his gun and his walkie talkie, Jonathan. Move.
My office is on the third floor! There's a walkin safe and a portable phone! We can lock ourselves in the safe and call for help!
I have to help Pendergast. Kawakita and Jonathan stay with me. The rest of you can go with Cuthbert!
Beauregard! You scared me half to death.
I'm sorry, sir. You okay?
Someone broke into this room.
Anything missin'?
Doesn't look like it. We're damned lucky. This statue is priceless.
Looks like the curse is still at work.
The claws are sharp... I must have cut myself. Better move these crates to the secure storage area where they'll be safe.
Don't know if it'll do any good, Mr. Cuthbert.
Why not?
No one broke into this room, sir. Someone broke out. That lock was torn off from the <u>inside</u>.
Uh, Vince. Sorry. This won't wait.