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So, if I'm understanding this right, some of the staking-Carolyn scene was improvised (unscripted).
Close up Carolyn 177 CONTD CONTD 177 He turns his attention back to Carolyn, who is still backing away desperately. Whip pan to one side see cops advancing REVERSE ANGLE From behind the circle of men, Carolyn is about to be backed into a corner. REVERSE ANGLE Carolyn's back dominates the F.G. Stokes and the Sheriff are very close to her now. The Sheriff suddenly moves forward and grabs her by the arm. As he does, he suddenly looks horrified. CAROLYN - CLOSE SHOT She has exposed her fangs. The cross is shoved in her face. Carolyn - P. O V FULL GROUP SHOT The men struggle with Carolyn and slowly force her toward the floor. She continues to struggle like a wild animal, but the men finally pin her arms and feet down. CLOSE UP Stokes opens black bag. Takes out stake and hammer. CAROLYN - DOWNWARD ANGLE Stokes, with weapon, approaches Carolyn. She is held down by the men. A look of pure terror comes into her eyes. CAROLYN'S POV - STOKES as he hovers over her, the deadly weapon in his hands. REVERSE WIDEN as she goes on writhing and SCREAMING. He poises the stake over her heart. The deputies have all they can do to keep her under control. Stokes raises the hammer. rack focus to Roger A look of deep anguish on his face as he shouts at Stokes. 177 CONTD (2) (2) CONTD 177 |
I bet his pajama pants fell down frequently while they were filming that.
This scene was, IMO, based on one in the 1966 Hammer film DRACULA, PRINCE OF DARKNESS, featuring the incredible Barbara Shelley. But I think this sequence is more effective--and more brutal.