Comtesse perverse, La (Countess Perverse) (1974)

Come here, darling!
Come and look.
Look down there.
It's strange... see?
Looks like a woman.
Let's go see in.
COUNTESS PERVERSE
No, I don't want to...
No!
The house on the island...
Help me...
They're going to kill me.
To... to kill me!
But I... I escaped.
A man with black glasses...
Looking for me...
My twin sister had disappeared
...on the island
I had to find her.
My sister was scared.
...of the island...
Those rocks...
Those rocks...!
They warned of death!
But I had to go on.
He wouldn't go any closer
I had to swim there
Swim to that house
Swim all the way to that
evil house.
I was exhausted
I was exhausted
The place...
was silent
Deserted
Like a cemetery
I was scared
I felt I was being watched
Watched from up there
I was scared to death
But I had to go on
A couple...
A strange couple
Count and Countess Zaroff...
They live on the island
They invited me to...
stay with them
I became their guest
It's delicious, well done Rador
- I hope our guest agrees.
- It's exquisite. Very unusual.
Different and unique.
Not for us. We're used to it now.
My dear wife introduced me
to this type of meat.
Sometimes us women have to
push their men to try new things.
This all seems very mysterious.
It's a strange feeling.
What sort of meat is this?
Rador...
You'll soon find out
all about this meat.
Ivanna will enjoy telling you.
Isn't that so?
It's wild game. I hunt it myself.
And Rador cooks it.
Let's have coffee in the lounge.
Rador has a special blend.
He's a fascinating man.
I can see why you're so in love.
We share many tastes.
We enjoy hunting, fine dining
and succulent meals.
It's good to share one's pleasures.
What are these heads?
Aren't they amazing?
Do you like them?
I'm proud of them
and my husband loves them.
They are great mementos.
A wild boar from Hungary.
A bear from Crimea.
The deer is from Austria...
The puma from Llanos.
The head from Amazonia.
The head from Amazonia.
What is it?
What do you want?
We want you.
Take her! Take her!
No... Let me go.
Let me go...
Take her!
Harder!
Yes! Yes! Like that...
I'm coming! Yes... Yes!
...Yes!
Get me the syringe.
Quiet now. Calm down.
They wanted... to kill me!
OK... So what now?
Take her back to the island?
That's fine, I'll wait.
No problem.
I want to speak to Sylvia Aguado.
Orders from the Countess.
She wants another victim.
Hi, Sylvia.
Were you asleep?
It's ten already.
Why not come here for lunch?
No, it's not like that.
We'll expect you then?
Yes, we should talk.
OK?
Right, in one hour then.
Don't be scared, Bob
I know you're taking a risk, but...
...we have no choice
if we want to escape from here.
Go far away
and forget all about this.
To escape we need money
and to get that we need them.
I just hope it works.
- So, Sylvia, having fun?
- Yes, it's wonderful here
You're lucky to live in such a place.
Nothing to do but lie in the sun...
...breathe the clean air,
lulled by the waves.
You're right.
But you're staying near the sea,
aren't you?
Yes, but in a cheap hotel
And only for ten days holiday.
In a horrible room
with no view of the sea.
Listen, Sylvia,
I've got an idea...
Why don't you move in here?
An excellent idea.
We can all three have fun together.
Do you like Bob?
Yes, he's a nice guy.
That's all?
I'm not the jealous type.
You can tell me.
But he's your husband.
That's not a problem.
I like him to have fun.
And sometimes I might even join in.
What do you mean?
Sylvia?
Yes, Bob!
Move in here. I want you...
I think I love you.
Forget that nonsense about your hotel.
Come and live here.
I can't... You're crazy.
Yes, he's crazy.
That's why I love him.
And you will too.
Now, stop worrying.
- Let's go get your things.
- Alright, but I'll do it.
I'll be back in half an hour.
See? That was easy.
I knew it would be.
I feel like laughing.
She's so dumb.
I want you.
I need you.
The touch of you drives me crazy.
Your skin... so sensual.
Your lips, so enticing.
Come, don't leave me alone.
Sylvia... Come here.
That's enough, it's my turn now.
Dirty bitch!
I wish we could stay here.
Come on, get dressed.
They're waiting for us.
Come on, let's go.
This house scares me.
Don't be silly.
- She's beautiful, isn't she Rador?
- Yes, quite charming.
A real jewel...
...for a collector like me.
Yes, Sylvia, it's a pleasure for us
to know someone so lovely.
Right, Rador?
A huge pleasure.
You are sweet and tender.
How old are you, my child?
Who cares?
She's here...
...she's a looker.
What more do you need?
Forgive me, Mr Nubar,
I didn't mean to offend you.
You don't!
Are you two finished?
Listen here...
You don't talk
to the Count like that.
He just wanted to know more
about our guest.
- You know we love such details
- You bet I know.
Please, Bob, don't be so rude.
Bob is a man with strong passions.
Had his education been as strong,
he'd be perfect.
Shut it!
I don't bear grudges.
And to prove it...
Here's the best piece of meat.
Keep it, I don't want it.
Control yourself.
I'm sorry, he's not been himself
these last days.
So I see.
Maybe you should leave.
Your illness might prove dangerous.
I'll be fine now.
Poor Bob, he struggles
with the pleasures of the flesh.
That's it, I'm off.
I want no part of your vile orgies.
Shame, he's usually
such a sweet boy.
Yes, he's very sweet.
Do you like
our favorite meat, Sylvia?
Don't ask the sweet girl to lie.
This meat is rather tough.
Not up to our usual standard.
But next time...
Oh, sorry - you won't be here.
Why?
It's likely
- Am I upsetting you?
- On the contrary
Just that you will have already left
by the time we start cooking.
Oh yes, that's a fact.
Already left, indeed.
It's so lovely here.
Yes, it is... Spectacular.
But I prefer...
the beauty of the human body.
I didn't hear you come in.
I thought you might need
something to wear in bed.
Thanks. But... where's Moira?
Is she asleep already?
Yes. She was very tired.
She's quite delicate.
Is that a problem?
Yes, because I really like her.
- You'd like to play with her?
- We already have.
I'll do my best to help you
forget Moira.
I'll be back once Rador is asleep.
Sylvia, what are you doing?
Leave her be, my dear.
She's curious like all kids.
You know, it's no easy task
to cut off a human head.
It's hard work.
Come, my dear.
Come and help us.
A fine trophy...
for my little collection.
But it's monstrous...
How could you?
We'll keep the rest of her body.
She's magnificent.
Her flesh will be so tender.
Moist...
Her breasts are superb.
They're my favorite parts.
You eat human flesh?!
Of course!
And so do you.
That meat you enjoyed so much,
it was human flesh.
You're completely insane.
It's horrible.
Come, my child, don't upset yourself.
Reject nothing that gives pleasure.
Don't be so conventional.
Admit you enjoyed the meal.
She's dim, but she's certainly juicy.
I think we're going to have fun,
my dear.
Yet another fine feast day.
It'll soon be dawn.
Why prolong my torture?
I know what you want.
You want to kill me.
Put my head next to those...
...those other poor innocents.
That would be too easy.
And far too cheap for us.
We're artists.
You have no conception
of the nobility of certain emotions.
I, Countess Zaroff, am incapable
of killing in cold blood.
I love the hunt...
The game of life and death.
I always give my prey
a chance to escape.
At dawn we shall let you loose.
Exactly ten minutes later, my sweet,
I will hunt you down with my bow.
If we have not caught you
when the church clock strikes 9...
You will be free.
And I myself will take you
back to dry land.
These are the rules of the game.
Or else...
Or else you become a tender
and succulent roast for our table.
The birds are already singing.
It is dawn...
Let it begin.
Murderers!
Did it go well?
Very well.
We'll get 2 million for her.
Countess! Countess!
Why?
I'll call the police.
You hear me? I'll do it...
I don't think you'll do that.
You're involved in this too.
I've waited for this moment
so long, my love.
For me, you will be
the best meal of my life.