1 00:00:01,869 --> 00:00:05,104 Englund: Hidden away in news reports from america's past 2 00:00:05,106 --> 00:00:09,175 Are tales so frightening that they must be true. 3 00:00:09,177 --> 00:00:11,878 ♪♪ 4 00:00:11,880 --> 00:00:13,279 I'm robert englund. 5 00:00:13,281 --> 00:00:14,749 Join me on a journey 6 00:00:14,751 --> 00:00:17,585 Into the dark shadows of our nation's history 7 00:00:17,587 --> 00:00:19,887 To uncover a trilogy of stories 8 00:00:19,889 --> 00:00:23,625 As terrifying as they are real. 9 00:00:23,627 --> 00:00:27,763 ♪♪ 10 00:00:27,765 --> 00:00:31,300 An unholy ritual goes unpunished. 11 00:00:31,302 --> 00:00:34,003 [crowd chants] the life of the flesh is in the blood. 12 00:00:34,005 --> 00:00:35,571 Englund: A prophetic dream... 13 00:00:35,573 --> 00:00:36,639 Your turn next. 14 00:00:36,641 --> 00:00:38,808 ...Foretells a gruesome death. 15 00:00:38,810 --> 00:00:40,344 [ screams ] 16 00:00:40,346 --> 00:00:41,979 And an elaborate curse... 17 00:00:41,981 --> 00:00:45,749 Eye of newt. Toe of frog. 18 00:00:45,751 --> 00:00:48,019 ...Drives a man insane. 19 00:00:48,021 --> 00:00:49,521 [ laughing maniacally ] 20 00:00:49,523 --> 00:00:53,725 Brace yourself for "true terror." 21 00:00:53,727 --> 00:00:55,026 [ man screams ] 22 00:00:55,028 --> 00:01:01,467 ♪♪ 23 00:01:01,469 --> 00:01:05,372 A bad omen is an other-worldly message 24 00:01:05,374 --> 00:01:09,609 That something terrifying is coming our way. 25 00:01:09,611 --> 00:01:14,849 You could call it fate's sinister way of making us sweat. 26 00:01:14,851 --> 00:01:19,620 But just how vicious can an advance warning get? 27 00:01:19,622 --> 00:01:23,559 Well, now, the three stories I have for you prove 28 00:01:23,561 --> 00:01:27,796 These messages can be downright diabolical. 29 00:01:27,798 --> 00:01:31,301 So let's begin with a tale from 1890, 30 00:01:31,303 --> 00:01:35,071 And a broken man searching for a reason to live. 31 00:01:40,513 --> 00:01:44,715 40-year-old carpenter taylor jones knows tragedy, 32 00:01:44,717 --> 00:01:47,352 Three times over, in fact. 33 00:01:47,354 --> 00:01:50,188 There lie the bodies of his wife, mary, 34 00:01:50,190 --> 00:01:52,124 And his two young daughters. 35 00:01:52,126 --> 00:01:55,228 ♪♪ 36 00:01:55,230 --> 00:01:58,831 Sleep now, my sweet girl. 37 00:01:58,833 --> 00:02:02,468 Clarke: Tuberculosis is a constant presence in pennsylvania 38 00:02:02,470 --> 00:02:04,238 In the 1800s. 39 00:02:04,240 --> 00:02:07,141 It's especially cruel to taylor jones. 40 00:02:07,143 --> 00:02:10,077 He lost his wife and his daughters 41 00:02:10,079 --> 00:02:11,813 All within just two years. 42 00:02:11,815 --> 00:02:18,219 ♪♪ 43 00:02:18,221 --> 00:02:21,423 Englund: Of course, grief would be the standard price you pay 44 00:02:21,425 --> 00:02:23,159 For lost love. 45 00:02:23,161 --> 00:02:27,496 Oh, but I wouldn't be telling you about taylor jones 46 00:02:27,498 --> 00:02:31,968 If his journey was merely standard, now would I? 47 00:02:31,970 --> 00:02:35,839 ♪♪ 48 00:02:35,841 --> 00:02:39,443 St. Amand: Taylor needs a fresh start. He was a lost soul. 49 00:02:39,445 --> 00:02:42,146 He'd lost everything near and dear to him. 50 00:02:42,148 --> 00:02:47,085 He was just wandering around with no purpose, no destination. 51 00:02:47,087 --> 00:02:51,757 ♪♪ 52 00:02:51,759 --> 00:02:52,958 Six months later, 53 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:55,328 Taylor finds himself in kansas city, kansas, 54 00:02:55,330 --> 00:02:58,064 Where he lands himself a job as a farmhand. 55 00:02:58,066 --> 00:03:03,237 [ sheep braying ] 56 00:03:06,142 --> 00:03:07,841 Water? 57 00:03:07,843 --> 00:03:11,179 ♪♪ 58 00:03:11,181 --> 00:03:12,814 Why, yes. Thank you. 59 00:03:12,816 --> 00:03:18,688 ♪♪ 60 00:03:18,690 --> 00:03:24,560 ♪♪ 61 00:03:24,562 --> 00:03:28,498 - Slow down, there's plenty more. - It's plenty hot today. 62 00:03:28,500 --> 00:03:31,101 It is. 63 00:03:31,103 --> 00:03:33,103 Thank you. 64 00:03:33,105 --> 00:03:35,974 - What's your name? - My name is taylor, ma'am. 65 00:03:35,976 --> 00:03:38,476 Taylor jones. - It's nice to meet you, taylor. 66 00:03:38,478 --> 00:03:42,880 I'm rose. - Nice to meet you, rose. 67 00:03:42,882 --> 00:03:44,984 Clarke: Rose cooper is a beautiful young woman 68 00:03:44,986 --> 00:03:46,719 Who ended up in kansas city, 69 00:03:46,721 --> 00:03:50,222 After she'd had a personal tragedy of her own. 70 00:03:50,224 --> 00:03:52,726 Her parents were killed in a flood, 71 00:03:52,728 --> 00:03:56,630 And she's living with her uncle silas and his family. 72 00:03:56,632 --> 00:04:00,635 - Have you been here very long? - Oh, about three months. 73 00:04:00,637 --> 00:04:04,171 I come from back east. Pennsylvania, to be exact. 74 00:04:04,173 --> 00:04:06,240 Well, how do you like it? 75 00:04:06,242 --> 00:04:10,312 Well, it certainly is wide open. 76 00:04:10,314 --> 00:04:13,315 Lots of space for a man to think. 77 00:04:13,317 --> 00:04:15,851 It is. 78 00:04:15,853 --> 00:04:17,353 Do you have a church? 79 00:04:19,591 --> 00:04:22,392 No, I can't say as I do. 80 00:04:22,394 --> 00:04:25,528 My uncle says god gives us everything, 81 00:04:25,530 --> 00:04:29,633 He says that god nourishes the body and the soul. 82 00:04:29,635 --> 00:04:34,038 Well, I'm afraid god hasn't been very kind to me. 83 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:37,142 Englund: Life is filled with events that can be interpreted 84 00:04:37,144 --> 00:04:42,548 As signs such as the unexpected appearance of a new friend 85 00:04:42,550 --> 00:04:44,817 With a caring heart... 86 00:04:44,819 --> 00:04:48,721 She passed, then the oldest one, 87 00:04:48,723 --> 00:04:51,692 Then finally, my little girl. 88 00:04:51,694 --> 00:04:53,894 You probably don't want to hear all this, 89 00:04:53,896 --> 00:04:56,697 ...But proceed with caution 90 00:04:56,699 --> 00:04:59,099 For few things can be more deceiving 91 00:04:59,101 --> 00:05:04,372 Than the intentions of a beautiful stranger. 92 00:05:04,374 --> 00:05:07,208 I want you to come hear my uncle preach 93 00:05:07,210 --> 00:05:12,614 Tonight at his church. He can help you. 94 00:05:12,616 --> 00:05:13,716 Will you be there? 95 00:05:13,718 --> 00:05:17,187 Of course. 96 00:05:17,189 --> 00:05:19,555 My life practically depends on it. 97 00:05:19,557 --> 00:05:24,628 ♪♪ 98 00:05:24,630 --> 00:05:28,532 ♪♪ 99 00:05:36,610 --> 00:05:39,511 ♪♪ 100 00:05:39,513 --> 00:05:41,547 Wilcox: We are a blessed people 101 00:05:41,549 --> 00:05:45,651 Even if we don't think so sometimes. 102 00:05:45,653 --> 00:05:46,886 From the book of ephesians, 103 00:05:46,888 --> 00:05:49,288 "in him we have redemption through his blood." 104 00:05:49,290 --> 00:05:50,858 - Hallelujah. - Amen. 105 00:05:52,428 --> 00:05:56,530 So we are nourished body and soul. 106 00:05:56,532 --> 00:05:58,666 Clarke: What we know about silas wilcox 107 00:05:58,668 --> 00:06:02,070 Is that he was a pastor living in kansas city. 108 00:06:02,072 --> 00:06:06,141 He started a congregation known as the samaritans. 109 00:06:06,143 --> 00:06:09,311 He tells his followers that tending to the sick 110 00:06:09,313 --> 00:06:11,747 Is a way to honor god. 111 00:06:11,749 --> 00:06:16,319 And in doing so, we nourish our body and our soul. 112 00:06:16,321 --> 00:06:18,789 Wilcox: Brothers and sisters... 113 00:06:18,791 --> 00:06:23,094 St. Amand: Wilcox is an electrifying speaker who can cast a spell 114 00:06:23,096 --> 00:06:24,429 Over an audience. 115 00:06:24,431 --> 00:06:27,765 He can mesmerize, motivate, and even convert 116 00:06:27,767 --> 00:06:29,801 Anyone he speaks to. 117 00:06:29,803 --> 00:06:30,968 In the old testament, 118 00:06:30,970 --> 00:06:33,572 We find the words that animate our spirit. 119 00:06:35,709 --> 00:06:37,876 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 120 00:06:37,878 --> 00:06:41,681 [crowd chants] the life of the flesh is in the blood. 121 00:06:41,683 --> 00:06:43,716 St. Amand: That passage comes from the old testament, 122 00:06:43,718 --> 00:06:47,720 The book of leviticus and silas wilcox latches onto it 123 00:06:47,722 --> 00:06:50,124 And turns it into a kind of mantra. 124 00:06:51,093 --> 00:06:53,260 That's god's love. 125 00:06:53,262 --> 00:06:54,462 It is our holy mission, 126 00:06:54,464 --> 00:06:57,566 Our charge to deliver that love to everyone. 127 00:06:57,568 --> 00:06:59,534 Clarke: That first night that taylor shows up 128 00:06:59,536 --> 00:07:01,470 Is like every other night. 129 00:07:01,472 --> 00:07:04,606 Wilcox releases a powerful sermon 130 00:07:04,608 --> 00:07:08,578 Full of fire and brimstone. - God is love. 131 00:07:08,580 --> 00:07:10,446 And that love moves through each and every one of us. 132 00:07:10,448 --> 00:07:11,514 I feel it. 133 00:07:11,516 --> 00:07:13,517 Clarke: But he tempers it with hope. 134 00:07:13,519 --> 00:07:17,654 He tells the faithful that faith is a guiding light 135 00:07:17,656 --> 00:07:20,090 When all around them is darkness. 136 00:07:20,092 --> 00:07:22,961 Wilcox: I feel it in you. I feel it in you. 137 00:07:22,963 --> 00:07:25,630 I feel him in every one of you. 138 00:07:25,632 --> 00:07:28,399 Englund: Sometimes life's greatest risks are the ones 139 00:07:28,401 --> 00:07:30,870 We don't realize we're taking, 140 00:07:30,872 --> 00:07:33,839 Such as the fate of taylor jones. 141 00:07:33,841 --> 00:07:37,142 He has no idea that his search for belonging 142 00:07:37,144 --> 00:07:39,479 Has taken a perilous detour. 143 00:07:39,481 --> 00:07:40,747 Wilcox: Christ said, for my flesh 144 00:07:40,749 --> 00:07:44,618 Is true food and my blood, true drink. 145 00:07:44,620 --> 00:07:46,353 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 146 00:07:46,355 --> 00:07:56,331 [crowd chanting] the life of the flesh is in the blood. 147 00:07:56,333 --> 00:08:02,437 [crowd continues chanting] 148 00:08:02,439 --> 00:08:04,374 Amen. Crowd: Amen. 149 00:08:05,443 --> 00:08:06,910 Amen. 150 00:08:06,912 --> 00:08:11,681 ♪♪ 151 00:08:11,683 --> 00:08:12,917 Clarke: Over the next few weeks, 152 00:08:12,919 --> 00:08:15,553 Silas takes taylor under his wing, 153 00:08:15,555 --> 00:08:17,888 Telling him about faith, and in particular, 154 00:08:17,890 --> 00:08:19,924 About the samaritans, 155 00:08:19,926 --> 00:08:23,495 But his real focus is on just one core principle -- 156 00:08:23,497 --> 00:08:25,797 God promises a way out of the darkness 157 00:08:25,799 --> 00:08:31,537 If you take on a cause bigger than yourself by helping others. 158 00:08:31,539 --> 00:08:34,140 Silas invites taylor to help the samaritans 159 00:08:34,142 --> 00:08:37,311 In their mission to heal the sick. 160 00:08:37,313 --> 00:08:39,246 Cast out the demons and the afflictions 161 00:08:39,248 --> 00:08:42,549 And the pain from this man. Make his blood strong. 162 00:08:42,551 --> 00:08:44,785 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 163 00:08:44,787 --> 00:08:46,754 Cast out the demons and the afflictions 164 00:08:46,756 --> 00:08:50,291 And the pain from this man. Make his blood strong. 165 00:08:50,293 --> 00:08:52,060 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 166 00:08:52,062 --> 00:08:53,595 Cast out the demons... 167 00:08:53,597 --> 00:08:56,298 Englund: Though we all may look at the same things, 168 00:08:56,300 --> 00:08:57,800 What we choose to see 169 00:08:57,802 --> 00:09:01,537 Depends mainly on what we are hoping to find. 170 00:09:01,539 --> 00:09:02,572 Cast out the demons, 171 00:09:02,574 --> 00:09:03,707 Cast out the demons, 172 00:09:03,709 --> 00:09:05,408 Cast out the demons and the afflictions 173 00:09:05,410 --> 00:09:08,812 And the pain from this man. Make his blood strong. 174 00:09:08,814 --> 00:09:10,246 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 175 00:09:10,248 --> 00:09:12,583 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 176 00:09:12,585 --> 00:09:15,219 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 177 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:18,255 Englund: Taylor jones is looking for a miracle. 178 00:09:18,257 --> 00:09:21,593 What he fails to see is the truth. 179 00:09:21,595 --> 00:09:24,229 Taylor, I'm gonna need you to leave us for a minute. 180 00:09:26,333 --> 00:09:28,034 Please wait outside. 181 00:09:28,036 --> 00:09:37,478 ♪♪ 182 00:09:37,480 --> 00:09:46,888 ♪♪ 183 00:09:46,890 --> 00:09:48,490 Nothing more I can do for him now. 184 00:09:48,492 --> 00:09:53,496 ♪♪ 185 00:09:53,498 --> 00:09:55,231 It's in god's hands. 186 00:09:55,233 --> 00:10:00,636 ♪♪ 187 00:10:00,638 --> 00:10:03,707 Englund: Taylor's blindness will seal his fate 188 00:10:03,709 --> 00:10:07,978 In the most shocking fashion imaginable. 189 00:10:07,980 --> 00:10:10,581 ♪♪ 190 00:10:14,154 --> 00:10:18,190 ♪♪ 191 00:10:18,192 --> 00:10:21,527 Englund: When tuberculosis takes the lives of taylor jones' wife 192 00:10:21,529 --> 00:10:24,196 And two daughters, 193 00:10:24,198 --> 00:10:28,268 Everything he's ever cared about is lost. 194 00:10:28,270 --> 00:10:31,404 But among preacher silas wilcox and the samaritans, 195 00:10:31,406 --> 00:10:34,040 He believes he is found. 196 00:10:34,042 --> 00:10:37,278 So we are nourished body and soul. 197 00:10:37,280 --> 00:10:40,948 Englund: Soon, his faith in the world and the possibility 198 00:10:40,950 --> 00:10:45,020 Of a second chance at love have been fully restored. 199 00:10:45,022 --> 00:10:46,621 Amen. 200 00:10:46,623 --> 00:10:50,625 [ sheep braying ] 201 00:10:50,627 --> 00:10:52,762 Jones: Rose, you've done so much for me already. 202 00:10:52,764 --> 00:10:56,799 I don't mean to make you go to all this trouble. 203 00:10:56,801 --> 00:10:59,603 When was the last time you dusted up here? 204 00:10:59,605 --> 00:11:01,472 Honestly, I couldn't say. 205 00:11:01,474 --> 00:11:04,141 ♪♪ 206 00:11:04,143 --> 00:11:06,677 Clarke: Taylor and rose grow closer together 207 00:11:06,679 --> 00:11:08,813 During their time with the samaritans. 208 00:11:08,815 --> 00:11:12,350 He confides in her, and she's a good listener. 209 00:11:12,352 --> 00:11:15,153 You know, silas wanted me to make sure 210 00:11:15,155 --> 00:11:16,822 You came to the meeting tonight. 211 00:11:16,824 --> 00:11:20,926 He singled out specifically. - Why is that? 212 00:11:20,928 --> 00:11:23,429 He must think you're a really special person. 213 00:11:23,431 --> 00:11:26,666 ♪♪ 214 00:11:26,668 --> 00:11:28,301 I know I do. 215 00:11:30,572 --> 00:11:32,907 Clarke: Taylor hasn't had a lot of experience with religion, 216 00:11:32,909 --> 00:11:35,610 And he wasn't raised with any particular faith. 217 00:11:35,612 --> 00:11:37,512 Rose was helping him with that 218 00:11:37,514 --> 00:11:40,848 And bringing him to their uncle silas flock. 219 00:11:40,850 --> 00:11:44,920 ♪♪ 220 00:11:44,922 --> 00:11:46,588 Crowd: The life of the flesh is in the blood. 221 00:11:46,590 --> 00:11:48,657 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 222 00:11:48,659 --> 00:11:51,494 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 223 00:11:51,496 --> 00:11:52,629 St. Amand: Then one night, the samaritans 224 00:11:52,631 --> 00:11:54,130 Are gathered in the meeting house. 225 00:11:54,132 --> 00:11:59,103 Much of silas' sermon is about sacrifice and healing the sick. 226 00:11:59,105 --> 00:12:00,704 Wilcox: Through us, the lord will strengthen those 227 00:12:00,706 --> 00:12:03,674 On their bed of illness, helping the sick, the infirm. 228 00:12:03,676 --> 00:12:06,511 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 229 00:12:06,513 --> 00:12:09,014 Wilcox: The lord will sustain them on their death bed. 230 00:12:09,016 --> 00:12:11,683 Clarke: As usual, silas wilcox has 231 00:12:11,685 --> 00:12:15,922 His congregates hanging on his every word. 232 00:12:15,924 --> 00:12:17,123 Brothers and sisters, 233 00:12:17,125 --> 00:12:21,327 This is not something we must merely preach. 234 00:12:21,329 --> 00:12:24,064 We must put our words into action. 235 00:12:26,101 --> 00:12:28,869 But something else happens that night. 236 00:12:28,871 --> 00:12:33,741 ♪♪ 237 00:12:33,743 --> 00:12:37,212 [ door opens ] 238 00:12:37,214 --> 00:12:39,781 Taylor finally learns why the phrase from the book 239 00:12:39,783 --> 00:12:43,018 Of leviticus is so important. 240 00:12:43,020 --> 00:12:46,989 You see, the samaritans take the bible literally. 241 00:12:46,991 --> 00:12:49,559 They're feeding on blood. 242 00:12:49,561 --> 00:12:56,734 ♪♪ 243 00:12:56,736 --> 00:12:59,937 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 244 00:12:59,939 --> 00:13:03,007 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 245 00:13:03,009 --> 00:13:11,016 ♪♪ 246 00:13:11,018 --> 00:13:18,992 ♪♪ 247 00:13:18,994 --> 00:13:20,960 I thought it was strange at first, too, 248 00:13:20,962 --> 00:13:23,964 But you'll get used to it. You'll see. 249 00:13:23,966 --> 00:13:27,201 ♪♪ 250 00:13:27,203 --> 00:13:31,740 Drinking blood -- it seems so unnatural. 251 00:13:31,742 --> 00:13:33,808 Wilcox: The life of the flesh is in the blood. 252 00:13:33,810 --> 00:13:36,278 The life of the flesh is in the blood. 253 00:13:36,280 --> 00:13:40,082 The blood of animals and sometimes even human blood 254 00:13:40,084 --> 00:13:43,552 Is still seen by some to have mystical powers. 255 00:13:43,554 --> 00:13:48,058 ♪♪ 256 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:52,562 Englund: What do you do when love and your conscience are at war? 257 00:13:52,564 --> 00:13:55,800 Will you follow your heart, however dark the cost, 258 00:13:55,802 --> 00:13:59,837 Or listen to your awakening fears? 259 00:13:59,839 --> 00:14:04,410 Either path leads to regret that can never be undone. 260 00:14:04,412 --> 00:14:11,317 ♪♪ 261 00:14:11,319 --> 00:14:13,687 Come to me, children, don't be afraid. 262 00:14:13,689 --> 00:14:17,657 ♪♪ 263 00:14:17,659 --> 00:14:19,426 How old are you? - 5. 264 00:14:19,428 --> 00:14:23,464 I'm 2. - 2. Very good. 265 00:14:23,466 --> 00:14:27,368 Silas had a hold over all the samaritans, young and old, 266 00:14:27,370 --> 00:14:31,873 But he was especially interested in the cult's youngest members. 267 00:14:43,722 --> 00:14:45,321 Would you girls like a piece of candy? 268 00:14:45,323 --> 00:14:50,561 ♪♪ 269 00:14:50,563 --> 00:14:52,463 Candy? 270 00:14:54,501 --> 00:14:59,337 You're both good girls, run along and play. 271 00:14:59,339 --> 00:15:00,972 God loves you. 272 00:15:00,974 --> 00:15:06,979 ♪♪ 273 00:15:06,981 --> 00:15:08,681 I want them here by midnight. 274 00:15:08,683 --> 00:15:12,686 ♪♪ 275 00:15:12,688 --> 00:15:15,088 Make sure everything is ready. 276 00:15:15,090 --> 00:15:16,823 Bring the golden chalice. 277 00:15:16,825 --> 00:15:20,762 ♪♪ 278 00:15:20,764 --> 00:15:25,433 And frank, make sure that ax is razor sharp. 279 00:15:25,435 --> 00:15:27,068 I don't want any suffering. 280 00:15:27,070 --> 00:15:34,676 ♪♪ 281 00:15:34,678 --> 00:15:38,248 Frank is offering his two girls up 282 00:15:38,250 --> 00:15:41,584 As a blood sacrifice to silas. 283 00:15:41,586 --> 00:15:43,019 - That's crazy. - It's happening tonight. 284 00:15:43,021 --> 00:15:44,755 Silas is a good man, 285 00:15:44,757 --> 00:15:46,824 And frank, he loves his daughters. 286 00:15:46,826 --> 00:15:51,495 Rose, you know that what silas is doing is wrong. 287 00:15:51,497 --> 00:15:53,899 It's unnatural. 288 00:15:53,901 --> 00:15:58,537 Englund: Every age is crowded with people who misread the signs. 289 00:15:58,539 --> 00:16:02,108 Taylor jones now finds himself among them. 290 00:16:02,110 --> 00:16:04,143 We've got to leave here. 291 00:16:04,145 --> 00:16:06,779 We've got to leave here tonight. 292 00:16:06,781 --> 00:16:08,881 We'll get those two little girls, and we'll start again, 293 00:16:08,883 --> 00:16:10,484 The four of us. 294 00:16:10,486 --> 00:16:15,989 ♪♪ 295 00:16:15,991 --> 00:16:20,595 Yes, tonight, be ready. 296 00:16:22,299 --> 00:16:25,667 Englund: But the signs he missed are about to prove 297 00:16:25,669 --> 00:16:29,472 Just how dangerous life can be. 298 00:16:29,474 --> 00:16:33,976 Rose tells taylor she'll be back at 9:00. 299 00:16:33,978 --> 00:16:36,279 Now, the plan is that they would rescue 300 00:16:36,281 --> 00:16:40,217 The children that silas is planning on sacrificing. 301 00:16:41,787 --> 00:16:44,489 When they do, they would leave immediately. 302 00:16:44,491 --> 00:16:52,464 ♪♪ 303 00:16:52,466 --> 00:16:56,068 [ door knocks ] rose? 304 00:16:56,070 --> 00:16:57,436 [ door opens ] 305 00:17:02,210 --> 00:17:08,482 ♪♪ 306 00:17:08,484 --> 00:17:11,585 Englund: Discovering the samaritans are a bizarre, demented 307 00:17:11,587 --> 00:17:14,455 Blood-drinking cult, 308 00:17:14,457 --> 00:17:18,727 Taylor jones plans a bold rescue and escape, 309 00:17:18,729 --> 00:17:22,430 One he believes he will make with his new love, rose 310 00:17:22,432 --> 00:17:25,134 - Rose? - Yes, it's me. 311 00:17:25,136 --> 00:17:33,310 ♪♪ 312 00:17:33,312 --> 00:17:35,045 You disappoint me, taylor. 313 00:17:35,047 --> 00:17:41,519 ♪♪ 314 00:17:41,521 --> 00:17:44,322 Rose! Rose, don't let them do this. 315 00:17:44,324 --> 00:17:48,426 Rose! You people are insane! 316 00:17:49,429 --> 00:17:50,996 You're crazy! 317 00:17:50,998 --> 00:17:53,666 ♪♪ 318 00:17:53,668 --> 00:17:54,700 He's the devil. 319 00:17:56,003 --> 00:17:57,269 He's the devil! 320 00:17:58,307 --> 00:18:00,140 You don't have to do this. 321 00:18:00,142 --> 00:18:01,908 You don't have to do this! 322 00:18:04,079 --> 00:18:05,078 No! 323 00:18:05,080 --> 00:18:10,718 ♪♪ 324 00:18:10,720 --> 00:18:14,222 The life of the flesh is in the blood, taylor. 325 00:18:14,224 --> 00:18:15,657 Rose... 326 00:18:15,659 --> 00:18:22,097 ♪♪ 327 00:18:22,099 --> 00:18:23,700 ...I love you. 328 00:18:23,702 --> 00:18:32,009 ♪♪ 329 00:18:32,011 --> 00:18:35,079 Englund: Not long after this ghastly episode, 330 00:18:35,081 --> 00:18:37,615 Silas and his sect pulled up stakes 331 00:18:37,617 --> 00:18:41,119 And slipped away one night under the cover of darkness. 332 00:18:41,121 --> 00:18:44,923 Some say they regrouped under a new name in california, 333 00:18:44,925 --> 00:18:46,391 But the official record 334 00:18:46,393 --> 00:18:50,796 Goes as cold as the blood in rose's veins. 335 00:18:50,798 --> 00:18:54,133 ♪♪ 336 00:18:54,135 --> 00:18:56,369 Taylor jones sealed his doom 337 00:18:56,371 --> 00:19:00,407 By failing to see the warning signs all around him, 338 00:19:00,409 --> 00:19:03,410 But the bad omens in our next story appear in a form 339 00:19:03,412 --> 00:19:05,246 That should never be overlooked -- 340 00:19:05,248 --> 00:19:08,283 Our nightmares. 341 00:19:08,285 --> 00:19:12,687 Now, psychologists tell us bad dreams are products of stress, 342 00:19:12,689 --> 00:19:15,257 But what if they're more than that? 343 00:19:15,259 --> 00:19:18,627 What if they're ominous messages from powers 344 00:19:18,629 --> 00:19:21,430 Far beyond our understanding? 345 00:19:21,432 --> 00:19:27,404 ♪♪ 346 00:19:27,406 --> 00:19:29,639 Julia cook is 31, 347 00:19:29,641 --> 00:19:32,610 A secretary for a philadelphia law firm. 348 00:19:32,612 --> 00:19:34,745 Most women her age are married. 349 00:19:34,747 --> 00:19:37,548 Julia is single by choice. 350 00:19:37,550 --> 00:19:40,485 Her life is everything she wants it to be, 351 00:19:40,487 --> 00:19:44,856 With one glaring exception. 352 00:19:44,858 --> 00:19:47,527 She can't get a good night's sleep. 353 00:19:47,529 --> 00:19:53,199 ♪♪ 354 00:19:53,201 --> 00:19:58,872 ♪♪ 355 00:19:58,874 --> 00:20:08,883 [ clock chimes ] 356 00:20:10,887 --> 00:20:13,122 [ glass breaks ] 357 00:20:15,460 --> 00:20:19,862 ♪♪ 358 00:20:19,864 --> 00:20:21,998 [ heavy breathing ] 359 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:32,009 ♪♪ 360 00:20:32,011 --> 00:20:41,987 ♪♪ 361 00:20:41,989 --> 00:20:51,998 ♪♪ 362 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:54,201 Your turn next. 363 00:20:54,203 --> 00:20:56,737 [ screams ] 364 00:20:56,739 --> 00:21:04,646 [ heavy breathing ] 365 00:21:04,648 --> 00:21:07,382 What really makes julia's nightmare terrifying 366 00:21:07,384 --> 00:21:10,118 Is that she's been having the same one 367 00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:12,922 Every night for a month, 368 00:21:12,924 --> 00:21:16,259 And with each recurrence, the intensity grows. 369 00:21:18,062 --> 00:21:22,332 Murphy: Her dream is always set at the same time -- 4:00, 370 00:21:22,334 --> 00:21:25,803 And it begins with a glass of water breaking. 371 00:21:25,805 --> 00:21:29,274 It always features the same strange man 372 00:21:29,276 --> 00:21:32,444 Who appears in different guises and settings, 373 00:21:32,446 --> 00:21:36,115 But he always delivers the same haunting message -- 374 00:21:36,117 --> 00:21:39,452 "your turn next." 375 00:21:39,454 --> 00:21:41,487 Man: Your turn next your turn next. 376 00:21:41,489 --> 00:21:45,492 Your turn next. Your turn next. Your turn next. 377 00:21:45,494 --> 00:21:49,329 [ screams ] 378 00:22:03,414 --> 00:22:06,081 Englund: Is julia's nightmare some sort of warning? 379 00:22:06,083 --> 00:22:09,686 She fears it is. About what, she doesn't know, 380 00:22:09,688 --> 00:22:13,156 But she senses the man in her dreams does. 381 00:22:13,158 --> 00:22:17,227 ♪♪ 382 00:22:17,229 --> 00:22:18,462 I'm frightened, emily. 383 00:22:18,464 --> 00:22:21,198 I know honey, but it was just a dream. 384 00:22:21,200 --> 00:22:24,969 ♪♪ 385 00:22:24,971 --> 00:22:26,705 - Morning, ladies. - Morning, carson 386 00:22:26,707 --> 00:22:29,074 - Eleven, ms. Cook? - What else? 387 00:22:32,079 --> 00:22:33,311 Eleven it is. 388 00:22:34,482 --> 00:22:37,149 ♪♪ 389 00:22:37,151 --> 00:22:40,887 Englund: Nightmares are something I know a thing or two about. 390 00:22:42,892 --> 00:22:45,392 And the one thing that's certain 391 00:22:45,394 --> 00:22:50,297 Is that you don't pick them, they pick you. 392 00:22:50,299 --> 00:22:53,368 You're sure you never met the guy? 393 00:22:53,370 --> 00:22:55,937 - Positive. - Maybe you just forgot. 394 00:22:55,939 --> 00:22:57,739 Not that face. 395 00:22:57,741 --> 00:23:02,278 - Well, then, who the hell is he? - Someone I'm going to meet. 396 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:07,750 ♪♪ 397 00:23:07,752 --> 00:23:10,020 Have you told anyone else about this? 398 00:23:10,022 --> 00:23:11,354 [whispers] I'm not that crazy. 399 00:23:11,356 --> 00:23:17,862 ♪♪ 400 00:23:17,864 --> 00:23:20,898 Englund: When our torment is other-worldly, 401 00:23:20,900 --> 00:23:26,004 There is no place on earth we can find help or refuge. 402 00:23:26,006 --> 00:23:28,173 Even sleep can be a curse 403 00:23:28,175 --> 00:23:33,713 In which we relive a narrative with a ghastly ending. 404 00:23:33,715 --> 00:23:42,556 ♪♪ 405 00:23:42,558 --> 00:23:51,433 ♪♪ 406 00:23:51,435 --> 00:24:00,242 ♪♪ 407 00:24:00,244 --> 00:24:08,285 Your turn next. [ laughs maniacally] 408 00:24:08,287 --> 00:24:10,887 Julia, wake up. [ screams ] 409 00:24:10,889 --> 00:24:14,224 - Julia! - Emily? 410 00:24:14,226 --> 00:24:16,894 They catch you asleep 411 00:24:16,896 --> 00:24:18,830 And you're gonna be out on the street. Right. 412 00:24:19,799 --> 00:24:21,866 Right. 413 00:24:21,868 --> 00:24:29,041 ♪♪ 414 00:24:29,043 --> 00:24:32,379 Englund: When a nightmare offers a glimpse of the future, 415 00:24:32,381 --> 00:24:35,515 We live in fear of the moment becoming real. 416 00:24:35,517 --> 00:24:38,251 ♪♪ 417 00:24:38,253 --> 00:24:40,655 Oh, but that time will arrive, 418 00:24:40,657 --> 00:24:44,792 And when it does, it will take more than bravery to survive. 419 00:24:44,794 --> 00:24:48,563 ♪♪ 420 00:24:52,836 --> 00:24:58,307 ♪♪ 421 00:24:58,309 --> 00:25:01,678 Englund: In 1893, 31-year-old julia cook 422 00:25:01,680 --> 00:25:03,546 Is on the brink of madness... 423 00:25:03,548 --> 00:25:04,914 [ screams ] 424 00:25:04,916 --> 00:25:07,151 ...A terrifying recurrent nightmare 425 00:25:07,153 --> 00:25:10,254 Has convinced her she has a date with death. 426 00:25:10,256 --> 00:25:11,722 Your turn next. 427 00:25:11,724 --> 00:25:13,390 Your turn next. 428 00:25:13,392 --> 00:25:16,628 Englund: Desperate, julia wonders if her dream can shine light 429 00:25:16,630 --> 00:25:22,168 On the strange man's identity and his cryptic message. 430 00:25:22,170 --> 00:25:25,438 The only way she can discover the truth 431 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:28,641 Is from within the nightmare itself. 432 00:25:28,643 --> 00:25:32,045 You're crazy. This idea is crazy. 433 00:25:32,047 --> 00:25:38,285 ♪♪ 434 00:25:38,287 --> 00:25:41,122 St. Amand: What julia cook hopes to do is called lucid dreaming. 435 00:25:41,124 --> 00:25:42,724 In a typical dream, 436 00:25:42,726 --> 00:25:45,259 Our thoughts and actions are involuntary. 437 00:25:45,261 --> 00:25:48,997 The narrative plays out like we're watching a movie. 438 00:25:48,999 --> 00:25:51,834 A lucid dream is more like playing a video game. 439 00:25:51,836 --> 00:25:56,740 You can consciously control the dream's narrative. 440 00:25:56,742 --> 00:25:59,509 Englund: Though the idea terrifies julia, 441 00:25:59,511 --> 00:26:02,178 She willingly enters her nightmare. 442 00:26:02,180 --> 00:26:03,513 [ glass breaks ] 443 00:26:03,515 --> 00:26:05,816 [ clock chiming ] 444 00:26:09,589 --> 00:26:12,924 ♪♪ 445 00:26:12,926 --> 00:26:14,326 Who are you? 446 00:26:16,730 --> 00:26:18,363 You'll find out. 447 00:26:19,600 --> 00:26:20,733 [ door slams ] 448 00:26:22,804 --> 00:26:27,006 Your turn next. [ chuckles ] 449 00:26:27,008 --> 00:26:32,146 ♪♪ 450 00:26:32,148 --> 00:26:35,716 St. Amand: Though terrifying, julia's lucid dream serves its purpose. 451 00:26:35,718 --> 00:26:40,622 She learns something about the cryptic man. 452 00:26:40,624 --> 00:26:43,258 I'm not the only one who dies. 453 00:26:44,895 --> 00:26:46,529 He dies, too. 454 00:26:46,531 --> 00:26:49,431 ♪♪ 455 00:26:49,433 --> 00:26:50,766 The boss is going to be back soon. 456 00:26:50,768 --> 00:26:52,067 We need to get back to work. 457 00:26:53,404 --> 00:26:57,040 Englund: Death hangs over julia like a shroud, 458 00:26:57,042 --> 00:26:59,342 And the clock is ticking. 459 00:26:59,344 --> 00:27:03,648 Tick, tick, ticking, julia. 460 00:27:03,650 --> 00:27:10,755 ♪♪ 461 00:27:10,757 --> 00:27:15,160 Man: Your turn next. Your turn next. 462 00:27:15,162 --> 00:27:17,129 St. Amand: With every waking minute, julia cook 463 00:27:17,131 --> 00:27:20,767 Becomes more and more consumed with the imminent sense 464 00:27:20,769 --> 00:27:23,336 That something terrible is going to happen. 465 00:27:24,306 --> 00:27:30,077 Man: Your turn next. Your turn next. Your turn next. 466 00:27:30,079 --> 00:27:33,314 - Something wrong, ms. Cook. - Excuse me, sir. 467 00:27:34,717 --> 00:27:35,816 [ elevator dings ] 468 00:27:35,818 --> 00:27:40,188 ♪♪ 469 00:27:40,190 --> 00:27:41,790 Man: Going up? 470 00:27:41,792 --> 00:27:45,862 ♪♪ 471 00:27:54,073 --> 00:27:57,241 - Where's the regular operator? - On holiday. 472 00:27:58,744 --> 00:27:59,877 Man: Going up, miss? 473 00:27:59,879 --> 00:28:02,914 ♪♪ 474 00:28:02,916 --> 00:28:04,549 Be right back. 475 00:28:04,551 --> 00:28:07,452 ♪♪ 476 00:28:07,454 --> 00:28:09,053 Your turn next. 477 00:28:09,055 --> 00:28:13,659 ♪♪ 478 00:28:13,661 --> 00:28:15,561 [ clock ticking ] 479 00:28:15,563 --> 00:28:16,829 [ elevator dings ] 480 00:28:16,831 --> 00:28:24,204 ♪♪ 481 00:28:24,206 --> 00:28:26,440 Going down, miss? 482 00:28:28,878 --> 00:28:30,177 Are you coming, miss? 483 00:28:31,247 --> 00:28:32,580 Going down. 484 00:28:32,582 --> 00:28:35,684 ♪♪ 485 00:28:35,686 --> 00:28:38,353 Murphy: It's only now that julia cook fully realizes 486 00:28:38,355 --> 00:28:39,955 The meaning of her nightmare. 487 00:28:39,957 --> 00:28:42,858 The one place on earth she does not want to be 488 00:28:42,860 --> 00:28:45,962 At this instant is in this elevator. 489 00:28:45,964 --> 00:28:48,865 ♪♪ 490 00:28:48,867 --> 00:28:51,735 Stop, stop, stop, stop. 491 00:28:52,972 --> 00:28:54,405 Okay, okay, okay. 492 00:28:57,176 --> 00:28:58,842 Going down. 493 00:28:58,844 --> 00:29:01,046 [ erratic breathing ] 494 00:29:01,048 --> 00:29:04,282 [ elevator buzzing ] 495 00:29:04,284 --> 00:29:10,990 [ elevator rumbling ] 496 00:29:10,992 --> 00:29:13,492 [ man screams ] 497 00:29:13,494 --> 00:29:19,533 [ elevator crashing ] 498 00:29:19,535 --> 00:29:21,168 [ screams ] 499 00:29:39,757 --> 00:29:43,760 Englund: Webster defines a dream as a series of thoughts, 500 00:29:43,762 --> 00:29:47,998 Images, or emotions occurring during sleep. 501 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,634 And julia cook would advise mr. Webster 502 00:29:50,636 --> 00:29:53,337 That he's only scratched the surface. 503 00:29:53,339 --> 00:29:55,873 She'd tell him that on rare occasions, 504 00:29:55,875 --> 00:29:59,177 Terrifying messages may come through, 505 00:29:59,179 --> 00:30:02,280 But waking up screaming is better 506 00:30:02,282 --> 00:30:05,917 Than never waking up at all. 507 00:30:05,919 --> 00:30:08,588 As terrifying as that thought can be, 508 00:30:08,590 --> 00:30:10,790 Fate has proven to be even crueler 509 00:30:10,792 --> 00:30:12,792 When it dispenses with warnings 510 00:30:12,794 --> 00:30:16,463 And goes out of its way to destroy you. 511 00:30:16,465 --> 00:30:18,899 A century ago, this was the plight 512 00:30:18,901 --> 00:30:23,137 Of a pennsylvania factory worker named john blymer. 513 00:30:23,139 --> 00:30:25,407 His nightmare deepened when he discovered 514 00:30:25,409 --> 00:30:27,742 His misfortune was no accident. 515 00:30:27,744 --> 00:30:31,881 Rather, it was the result of a curse. 516 00:30:40,259 --> 00:30:42,893 Blymer doesn't know who is cursing him, 517 00:30:42,895 --> 00:30:46,196 But he's certain his tormentor is always at his heels... 518 00:30:48,133 --> 00:30:50,868 ...Ready to put an end to his misery. 519 00:30:50,870 --> 00:30:57,876 ♪♪ 520 00:30:57,878 --> 00:31:04,917 ♪♪ 521 00:31:04,919 --> 00:31:11,891 ♪♪ 522 00:31:11,893 --> 00:31:13,894 [ three door knocks ] 523 00:31:15,431 --> 00:31:18,099 [ three door knocks ] 524 00:31:20,002 --> 00:31:21,635 [ two door knocks ] 525 00:31:21,637 --> 00:31:25,073 ♪♪ 526 00:31:25,075 --> 00:31:27,809 [ thunder rumbles ] 527 00:31:27,811 --> 00:31:29,711 [ gasps ] 528 00:31:29,713 --> 00:31:30,713 Who are you? 529 00:31:30,715 --> 00:31:31,714 [ chuckling ] 530 00:31:31,716 --> 00:31:35,685 Englund: Who is blymer's tormenter? 531 00:31:35,687 --> 00:31:38,688 And can the curse bedeviling him be broken? 532 00:31:43,996 --> 00:31:46,930 ♪♪ 533 00:31:46,932 --> 00:31:48,867 [ thunder rumbles ] 534 00:31:48,869 --> 00:31:50,869 Who are you? 535 00:31:50,871 --> 00:31:54,839 Plagued by misfortune, john blymer 536 00:31:54,841 --> 00:31:58,677 Is certain that a mysterious nemesis has cursed him, 537 00:31:58,679 --> 00:32:02,515 And now, is moving in for the kill. 538 00:32:02,517 --> 00:32:04,117 Who are you?! 539 00:32:04,119 --> 00:32:08,788 ♪♪ 540 00:32:08,790 --> 00:32:11,691 Stop! 541 00:32:14,097 --> 00:32:18,065 Englund: Every moment for blymer is torture, even as he sleeps, 542 00:32:18,067 --> 00:32:20,368 But as alarming as his dreams may be, 543 00:32:20,370 --> 00:32:23,038 He fears his waking hours even more. 544 00:32:24,542 --> 00:32:27,509 Everything john blymer had he's lost -- 545 00:32:27,511 --> 00:32:31,414 His job was taken by his boss' nephew. 546 00:32:31,416 --> 00:32:36,052 His wife left him. His children die of typhoid. 547 00:32:36,054 --> 00:32:39,056 This man's life is a train wreck. 548 00:32:39,058 --> 00:32:42,359 All these things happen in a very short period of time. 549 00:32:42,361 --> 00:32:44,828 His life is falling apart so fast, 550 00:32:44,830 --> 00:32:47,299 He's certain it can't be an accident. 551 00:32:47,301 --> 00:32:49,801 He's convinced that it's all the work 552 00:32:49,803 --> 00:32:51,736 Of some diabolical force. 553 00:32:53,006 --> 00:32:55,675 York county, pennsylvania, in 1928, 554 00:32:55,677 --> 00:32:57,977 Is home to a large subculture 555 00:32:57,979 --> 00:33:01,380 That believes devoutly in witchcraft. 556 00:33:01,382 --> 00:33:08,522 And john blymer is sure that a witch has put a hex on him. 557 00:33:08,524 --> 00:33:11,559 Many citizens of york county, including blymer, 558 00:33:11,561 --> 00:33:13,361 Were descended from german immigrants 559 00:33:13,363 --> 00:33:15,763 Who colonized pennsylvania in the late 1600s. 560 00:33:15,765 --> 00:33:18,933 These immigrants brought with them their beliefs 561 00:33:18,935 --> 00:33:21,903 Of magic and witchcraft from the old world, 562 00:33:21,905 --> 00:33:25,207 And those beliefs are still going strong. 563 00:33:25,209 --> 00:33:27,811 Englund: Belief is a formidable force. 564 00:33:27,813 --> 00:33:30,747 It can guide and empower, 565 00:33:30,749 --> 00:33:34,684 But it can also delude and destroy. 566 00:33:34,686 --> 00:33:37,755 The only chance blymer has to break the curse 567 00:33:37,757 --> 00:33:41,659 Is to identify the witch that's cursing him, 568 00:33:41,661 --> 00:33:44,529 And only one person can help him do that... 569 00:33:44,531 --> 00:33:48,500 ♪♪ 570 00:33:48,502 --> 00:33:51,169 - Yes? - ...Another witch. 571 00:33:51,171 --> 00:33:55,375 - Emma noll? - Yes. 572 00:33:55,377 --> 00:33:57,510 Come in. 573 00:33:58,480 --> 00:34:03,150 Englund: The dark arts lead some to the light, 574 00:34:03,152 --> 00:34:06,787 But others into impenetrable blackness. 575 00:34:06,789 --> 00:34:09,724 Give me your hands. 576 00:34:09,726 --> 00:34:13,428 Can witchcraft identify blymer's tormenter 577 00:34:13,430 --> 00:34:16,998 And reveal the secret to breaking the curse? 578 00:34:17,000 --> 00:34:19,869 Focus on the dreams that haunt you. 579 00:34:19,871 --> 00:34:28,545 ♪♪ 580 00:34:28,547 --> 00:34:37,188 ♪♪ 581 00:34:37,190 --> 00:34:39,524 Put a dollar in your palm. 582 00:34:39,526 --> 00:34:43,762 ♪♪ 583 00:34:43,764 --> 00:34:46,365 And stare at the face. 584 00:34:46,367 --> 00:34:49,301 Stare at the face. 585 00:34:49,303 --> 00:34:51,270 Look at the face. 586 00:34:51,272 --> 00:34:54,074 Now pull it away. 587 00:34:54,076 --> 00:34:55,508 Look at your palm. 588 00:35:06,456 --> 00:35:09,024 Who are you? Who are you? 589 00:35:10,361 --> 00:35:12,461 Rehmeyer. Rehmeyer. 590 00:35:12,463 --> 00:35:14,463 Rehmeyer. 591 00:35:14,465 --> 00:35:17,667 St. Amand: According to the evening star, nelson rehmeyer 592 00:35:17,669 --> 00:35:22,872 Has long had the reputation of possessing uncanny powers. 593 00:35:22,874 --> 00:35:27,244 How do I get rid of his curse? Tell me! 594 00:35:27,246 --> 00:35:29,980 Emma noll tells blymer, to break the curse, 595 00:35:29,982 --> 00:35:34,085 He must do two things -- first, he must seek out rehmeyer. 596 00:35:34,087 --> 00:35:36,354 He must collect a lock of his hair 597 00:35:36,356 --> 00:35:38,390 And get the book of spells. 598 00:35:38,392 --> 00:35:41,761 Once he has those two things, he must bury them. 599 00:35:41,763 --> 00:35:47,032 ♪♪ 600 00:35:47,034 --> 00:35:50,337 - You sure nobody followed you? - No one. 601 00:35:50,339 --> 00:35:54,274 Englund: Only a fool faces supernatural evil alone. 602 00:35:54,276 --> 00:35:55,876 The only hope for mortals 603 00:35:55,878 --> 00:35:59,680 Is that there is strength in numbers. 604 00:35:59,682 --> 00:36:02,850 Clarke: Blymer recruits two local teenagers -- 605 00:36:02,852 --> 00:36:07,990 Wilbert hess and john curry. Their lives are also in crisis. 606 00:36:07,992 --> 00:36:11,393 The farm owned by hess' parents is failing. 607 00:36:11,395 --> 00:36:15,030 The crops are wilting and the livestock is dying. 608 00:36:15,032 --> 00:36:17,100 John curry is faring no better. 609 00:36:17,102 --> 00:36:18,868 He comes from an abusive family. 610 00:36:18,870 --> 00:36:20,136 A shadowy figure. 611 00:36:20,138 --> 00:36:22,806 He was chasing me. Followed me here to my own room. 612 00:36:22,808 --> 00:36:24,809 St. Amand: Blymer has convinced the two teenagers 613 00:36:24,811 --> 00:36:29,713 That the same witch cursing him has also targeted them, 614 00:36:29,715 --> 00:36:31,449 And he's called them to his house 615 00:36:31,451 --> 00:36:35,520 Because he believes he finally knows the witch's identity. 616 00:36:35,522 --> 00:36:40,726 You want to know who? Nelson. Nelson rehmeyer. 617 00:36:40,728 --> 00:36:46,332 ♪♪ 618 00:36:46,334 --> 00:36:49,536 Englund: All too often, desperation takes us on a path 619 00:36:49,538 --> 00:36:51,939 Leading only to regret. 620 00:36:51,941 --> 00:36:54,141 Our obsession with survival 621 00:36:54,143 --> 00:36:57,512 Blinds us to our impending doom. 622 00:36:57,514 --> 00:37:01,249 ♪♪ 623 00:37:04,621 --> 00:37:09,358 ♪♪ 624 00:37:09,360 --> 00:37:11,427 Englund: In 1928, john blymer 625 00:37:11,429 --> 00:37:14,431 Is on a mission more befitting the middle ages. 626 00:37:14,433 --> 00:37:17,100 ♪♪ 627 00:37:17,102 --> 00:37:19,302 He believes a witch named nelson rehmeyer 628 00:37:19,304 --> 00:37:23,107 Has cursed him, and along with his two young friends, 629 00:37:23,109 --> 00:37:26,611 He's out to break it. 630 00:37:26,613 --> 00:37:29,313 Erdel: Blymer's tension is off the charts. 631 00:37:29,315 --> 00:37:31,783 He's ready to blow. 632 00:37:31,785 --> 00:37:33,919 Blymer has to ask himself, 633 00:37:33,921 --> 00:37:36,922 "does rehmeyer really possess that kind of power, 634 00:37:36,924 --> 00:37:38,557 Or am I just crazy?" 635 00:37:40,595 --> 00:37:42,896 Englund: To end the curse, blymer must steal 636 00:37:42,898 --> 00:37:46,933 Rehmeyer's book of spells and a lock of his hair. 637 00:37:46,935 --> 00:37:53,541 ♪♪ 638 00:37:53,543 --> 00:37:55,977 Clarke: Blymer's plan is to keep rehmeyer busy 639 00:37:55,979 --> 00:37:59,247 While hess and curry go and look for the book. 640 00:37:59,249 --> 00:38:02,851 Once they find the book, they'll get the lock of hair, 641 00:38:02,853 --> 00:38:05,388 And then they'll be on their way. 642 00:38:05,390 --> 00:38:09,091 Englund: Nothing demands more courage than confronting evil, 643 00:38:09,093 --> 00:38:12,361 Even when our fears maybe of our own making. 644 00:38:12,363 --> 00:38:15,632 ♪♪ 645 00:38:15,634 --> 00:38:17,768 - Tea? - No, thank... 646 00:38:17,770 --> 00:38:24,008 ♪♪ 647 00:38:24,010 --> 00:38:26,311 Englund: Blymer's waking hours and his nightmares 648 00:38:26,313 --> 00:38:28,279 Have both been agonizing. 649 00:38:28,281 --> 00:38:30,416 He can no longer tell them apart. 650 00:38:30,418 --> 00:38:32,251 Cigar? 651 00:38:32,253 --> 00:38:33,885 No -- no, thank you. 652 00:38:33,887 --> 00:38:42,996 ♪♪ 653 00:38:42,998 --> 00:38:52,139 ♪♪ 654 00:38:52,141 --> 00:39:01,316 ♪♪ 655 00:39:01,318 --> 00:39:10,460 ♪♪ 656 00:39:10,462 --> 00:39:13,297 Rehmeyer: In the cauldron boil and bake. 657 00:39:13,299 --> 00:39:17,034 Eye of newt, toe of frog. 658 00:39:17,036 --> 00:39:20,372 Mmm. 659 00:39:20,374 --> 00:39:22,407 Englund: Is what john blymer sees real... 660 00:39:22,409 --> 00:39:25,543 ♪♪ 661 00:39:25,545 --> 00:39:30,082 Or is his fragile hold on his sanity finally severed? 662 00:39:30,084 --> 00:39:33,285 [ laughs maniacally ] 663 00:39:33,287 --> 00:39:35,287 Time to finally get rid of this curse. 664 00:39:35,289 --> 00:39:40,594 [ laughs ] 665 00:39:40,596 --> 00:39:41,695 What are... 666 00:39:41,697 --> 00:39:44,097 [ grunting ] 667 00:39:44,099 --> 00:39:46,901 ♪♪ 668 00:39:46,903 --> 00:39:49,037 [ laughs ] 669 00:39:49,039 --> 00:39:55,577 ♪♪ 670 00:39:55,579 --> 00:39:57,680 Please, don't hurt me. Please. 671 00:39:57,682 --> 00:39:59,982 Shut up! 672 00:39:59,984 --> 00:40:02,351 Please, don't hurt me. 673 00:40:02,353 --> 00:40:04,554 Shut up, you cursed witch. 674 00:40:05,924 --> 00:40:08,792 Englund: Nelson rehmeyer has done him no harm, 675 00:40:08,794 --> 00:40:10,061 But in blymer's eyes, 676 00:40:10,063 --> 00:40:13,664 He's the evil mastermind who ruined his life. 677 00:40:13,666 --> 00:40:16,133 Wilbert, john, come help me. 678 00:40:16,135 --> 00:40:18,503 Hess and curry have a choice. 679 00:40:18,505 --> 00:40:21,840 They can save rehmeyer or they can help blymer kill him. 680 00:40:21,842 --> 00:40:23,475 Come here. Come help me! 681 00:40:23,477 --> 00:40:25,444 In the madness of the moment... 682 00:40:27,816 --> 00:40:29,348 ...They choose to kill. 683 00:40:31,386 --> 00:40:33,686 Englund: All murder is savage. 684 00:40:33,688 --> 00:40:38,926 And on this night, there is one final act of barbarism. 685 00:40:38,928 --> 00:40:41,628 The press account stated the chilling truth... 686 00:40:50,073 --> 00:40:53,175 Englund: Blymer commits this cold-blooded crime to free him 687 00:40:53,177 --> 00:40:56,112 From nelson rehmeyer's curse. 688 00:40:56,114 --> 00:41:00,450 He was dead wrong that his hand in life would change. 689 00:41:00,452 --> 00:41:03,420 Clarke: Not long after the murder, blymer is arrested, 690 00:41:03,422 --> 00:41:06,456 Tried, and convicted of first degree murder. 691 00:41:06,458 --> 00:41:09,827 The boys are also imprisoned. 692 00:41:09,829 --> 00:41:14,132 One thought torments blymer's shattered mind. 693 00:41:14,134 --> 00:41:18,837 Rehmeyer's book of spells is never found. 694 00:41:18,839 --> 00:41:22,207 This means blymer's curse cannot be broken. 695 00:41:22,209 --> 00:41:27,480 ♪♪ 696 00:41:27,482 --> 00:41:32,919 And with that, I shall offer a parting suggestion. 697 00:41:32,921 --> 00:41:35,089 If you ever receive a cryptic warning 698 00:41:35,091 --> 00:41:40,694 About your bloodthirsty friends, your next elevator ride, 699 00:41:40,696 --> 00:41:45,133 Or even the face of someone tormenting you, 700 00:41:45,135 --> 00:41:49,237 Take heed and run the other way 701 00:41:49,239 --> 00:41:54,377 So you can join me for our next descent into true terror. 702 00:41:54,379 --> 00:42:01,118 ♪♪