[Child's laughter]
Tonight's a special night.
Normally, when we meet around this fire
to tell our tales,
each one of us has our own special brand of terror.
Some of us tell stories of adventure.
Others have tales of the macabre and grotesque.
Some tell stories about real people
trapped in an unreal world,
or heroes searching for the truth.
No 2 stories are alike.
That's because no 2 of us are alike.
That's why 2 of us are telling the story tonight.
You're kidding? Why?
Because it's so major it needs the best of both of us.
It's got magic...
And mayhem.
It's about an evil power so strong...
That it survived for centuries,
waiting to rise up and spread its terror.
Excellent.
What are we waiting for?
Your honor.
Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society,
we call this story...
I use this dagger
in the name of all who fell to your sword, you devil.
Heh heh heh heh.
Hello, Ian.
I warn you, others will come.
Let them.
I enjoy slicing in 2,
filthy traitors like yourself!
Too much innocent blood has been spilled for this treasure.
And there will be more!
I plan to guard my treasure until the day I die,
Ian Keegan.
Longer, if need be.
A curse upon you, Jonas Cutter.
May this treasure never bring
a moment's peace to your greedy soul!
And may your death...
Be a bloody one.
Aaahhh!
Arrgghh! Come back here, you scurvy dog!
I'll run ya through!
[Laughter]
So, you want to come over tonight and uh...
Watch TV or something?
Sure. Sounds like fun.
Oh, oh!
Arrgghh!
Victory!
Max, you little...
I'm going home.
Sandy, wait!
You are dead, toe jam!
Rush, Max, come on. We're out of here!
I'll handle you later.
Here's the check for Mrs. Gregory.
Oh, Mom, we don't need a baby sitter.
I'm old enough to handle things.
Oh, really?
Aren't you the guy who just said
you are dead, toe jam?
It's only for a couple of days.
Now be good,
and wish us luck.
75 miles a day, we're gonna need it.
Bye.
See ya.
Mrs. Gregory smells like fish.
Yeah, well, she's not stinking up my weekend.
[Lowering voice] Mrs. Gregory?
Down here.
Mr. Keegan, is that you?
Uh, yes.
I'm sorry, but we decided
not to go away this weekend.
Oh!
Yes. Uh--the boys are sick.
Oh, well I'm very good at taking care of...
They've got the measles.
Of course, we'll pay you anyway.
Oh, thank you.
I--I hope they feel better soon.
Yes!
We're alone the whole weekend.
What are we gonna do first?
We're not doing anything.
I thought we were a team.
We were a team.
You just got cut.
Come on.
You said if I helped you,
I could do whatever I want.
You can.
Go over to Tony's.
Stay up all night! I don't care.
Just keep out of my face.
You cheated. I'm telling Mom
you made me lie to Mrs. Gregory.
You do, and you're dead.
Yeah? How are you gonna stop me?
OK, worm,
what do you want?
I just want to do something together.
Forget it.
What else do you want?
There is something.
This ad came in the mail yesterday.
A magic set?
Get me that set, and I'll leave you alone
all weekend.
This formula is very old,
and very powerful.
A single drop of passion potion and...
[Bubbling sound]
Look out!
Perhaps I added too much ginseng.
Uh--I don't really need a love potion.
Hey!
Surely there must be something I can interest you in.
Perhaps a flask of popularity potion.
No, thanks. I gotta get home and...
What's that?
Oh, that.
Forget it.
But I do have some wonderful crystals...
You get a prize just for opening it?
Don't waste your time.
I've tried everything.
It doesn't open!
Now, have you seen our vomit?
Uh--Mr. Sardo?
That's Sardo!
No mister. Accent on the...
You--you opened it.
I'm shocked, amazed!
I'm rich.
What's the big deal?
The man who gave me this chest
said if anyone could open it,
he would give me 5000 dol...
5000 dolls. I'm a collector, you see.
So what do I get for opening it?
It's all part of the deal.
Whoever opens it gets to keep
what's in the chest.
That's it?
I didn't say it was a very good prize.
Rip. Keep it.
Wait! You have to take it!
But it's garbage!
And it's busted.
What am I gonna do with a busted spy glass?
Here. Maybe you can fix it.
Cool! Thanks.
What do you mean? It's not busted.
[Doorbell rings]
Go away.
Hi.
I'm really glad you came over tonight.
Me, too.
Do you want something to eat?
No, thanks.
My parents are on a bike trip all weekend.
Far, far away.
Yeah, you told me.
I don't suppose there's any chance we could make out?
This thing is weird!
It was moving by itself.
Don't be strange.
Were you guys gonna kiss?
I'm telling you, it's busted.
It's not.
It was spinning around, I swear!
Look, I'll make you a deal.
You go upstairs, leave us alone,
and I won't make you eat this!
How's that?
That's a good deal. Good night.
Night, Max.
He's cute.
A Teddy bear is cute.
Max is a festering sore.
Now, where were we?
Maybe I am hungry.
Ah!
What is your problem?
Why are you sneaking up on me?
I'm not. I'm just getting some cds.
Rush.
So, you want to listen to some music?
Or do you want to...
[Door shuts]
Heh heh heh!
Aaaahhh!
Heh heh heh heh!
Help, Rush!
Heeeeellp!
Help, Rush!
Help!
Rush, help!
Help, Rush!
Now what?!
I'd better go.
No, no, no. I'll be right back.
Help, Rush, help!
What is your problem?
Oh, man, Rush, there's a skeleton!
It's dragging me under the bed! Look! Look!
You're not gonna get me.
No way.
I'm not lying. It was a skeleton!
It must have come in through the window!
Oh, man.
Sandy.
We've gotta call the cops or something!
Look, you little snot!
I'm tired of you messing things up!
But the spy glass!
I don't care!
I don't care about your stories!
I don't care about your problems!
I don't care about you.
I hate you! Get out of my life!
Hello?
[Whisper] Yes?
Who's there?
[Whispering sounds]
Ah!
It is you. You're the one.
Who are you?
What he wants is not what he desires.
What?
What he wants is not what he desires.
Do not be fooled.
[Door moves]
Remember me words.
I'm waiting for the battle, lad.
Are you a match for me?
Ahhhh!
What?
Mr. Sardo!
Mr.Ssardo!
That's Sardo!
No mister. Accent on the O.
You, you're back!
Perfect!
Now kindly take the rest of this stuff so I can collect...
No! Keep it! I don't want it.
Wait! What about my $5000?
Let him go.
But you said he had to take all of....
The items belong to him now.
He's just not ready to accept them.
The boy will be back.
And when he returns,
send him to me.
Hello?
Max?!
Max!
[Door slams]
Max?
Where are you, you little...
[Door slams]
Max!
Come on, Max, answer me!
What are you doing?
My father's gonna be here any second.
Look, pal!
Heh heh heh heh!
Your father ain't here.
And I've come for the boy.
Heh heh heh heh!
Come on. We've gotta call the cops!
Heh heh heh!
No use in running.
I got you now.
Heh heh heh heh!
Did you really think you had a chance
against me, son?
Who--who are you?
Mr. Noise!
After all these years, you're nothing more than a young pup.
So be it then.
Aaggghh, come, lad.
Max?
Leave my brother alone!
Take a good look, skipper!
It'll be for the last time.
Heh heh heh heh!
You should have known, skipper!
I always win
'cause I make up the rules!
Heh heh heh!
Max!
Max! Max!
[Thunder]
I think we're gonna get dumped on.
Talk fast. What happened next?
Rush could only think of one thing to do.
So he decided...
[Thunder]
It'll pass. Keep going!
I'm sorry, guys. We gotta finish next time.
Oh, man!
The story was just taking off!
Captioned by Grant Brown