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00:04:00Who dares to disturb the sanctity of Dracula?
00:04:06Who are you?
00:18:56Oh, my God.
00:19:26Oh, my God.
00:19:56He destroyed the seventh vampire, one of the cursed creatures that live enshrouded in an aura of fear and terror.
00:20:05I do not know the location of this village or even the area in which it can be found, but I know it exists.
00:20:11Still cursed, still doomed.
00:20:14For of the seven vampire creatures, six still survive.
00:20:21Now, my studies and research into this subject and my own confrontation with an arch-vampire leave me in no doubt whatsoever as to the validity of this particular story.
00:20:33If vampirism exists in Eastern Europe, and I can assure you it does, there is no reason to question its existence in other parts of the world.
00:20:42Its foundation, its very beginnings may have stemmed from ancient China.
00:20:46Now, no one knows better than you, the faculty of Chinese history at this renowned university, that many of your legends are based on truth and documented experience.
00:20:57Professor Van Helsing, we have heard of your research in Transylvania and the reports of your confrontation with a certain Count Dracula, an undoubted madman.
00:21:07Excuse me, sir. Dracula was not a madman, at least not in the accepted sense. He was the most grotesque creature, the arch-vampire, lord of the undead.
00:21:21These monsters may find sanctuary in the imagination of the peasants of Transylvania, but China has a sophistication that has flowered and bloomed over the course of more than 3,000 years.
00:21:33You cannot diminish that sophistication with vague tales of devil monsters and grotesque fiends.
00:21:40Cradle us with some intelligence, sir.
00:21:42But I do. That is why I am here now, and would like to continue my research with your help, to use your knowledge, your facilities, work with you, have access to your documents.
00:21:54Vampires do exist. I know they exist. I beg of you to listen to me. Take me seriously.
00:22:00I am an outsider. I accept that. But I have experienced the horror.
00:22:09At the aftermath.
00:22:30No one has a greater respect for Professor Van Helsing than I, Leyland, but your father is a dedicated, outspoken man, and I fear he's becoming somewhat unpopular with the university people.
00:22:42Oh, because of his theories on the vampire legends?
00:22:43Hmm. Well, these are difficult times. As the British Trade Consul in Chungking, I have to warn compatriots to tread carefully.
00:22:53I'm only allowed to remain here by the grace of the local authorities. Any embarrassment could destroy all the goodwill I've built up.
00:22:59And when there are people like Leung Han in the city...
00:23:02Well, who's he, sir?
00:23:04A sort of Tong leader. Awful blackguard.
00:23:06Oh, very jolly.
00:23:08Hmm. Well, unfortunately, I cannot pick and choose my guests these days.
00:23:13Well, there must be some you did choose, sir.
00:23:15Ah, yes. Mrs. Vanessa Buren, a Scandinavian lady.
00:23:20Her husband died about two years ago, I believe. Left her well provided for.
00:23:25Evidently. Those earrings must be worth a fortune.
00:23:28She's on a world tour, actually travelling alone.
00:23:31I can't say I approve.
00:23:33Well, I mean, dash it all. They'll want the boat next.
00:23:36She has mine, sir.
00:23:38I do wish she wasn't wearing all that jewellery.
00:23:41If I were a thief, it wouldn't be the diamonds I'd covet.
00:23:44And there are some here who would covet both the jewels and the lady.
00:23:48I'll introduce you.
00:23:51Mrs. Buren, may I present Mr. Leyland Van Helsing.
00:23:54How do you do?
00:23:55Delighted to meet you.
00:23:56You are the son of the famous Professor Van Helsing.
00:24:00I am so very interested in your father's work.
00:24:02Many people in my country have a great respect for his reputation.
00:24:06He'd be delighted to hear that, Mrs. Buren, at this time.
00:24:09I would so much like to meet him.
00:24:11I'm afraid we won't be staying in Chongqing much longer.
00:24:13But perhaps before he leaves...
00:24:14Then he's here.
00:24:15Oh, yes, if I could meet him.
00:24:17I read his books about Count Dracula and his travels in Transylvania.
00:24:21And to meet a vampire catcher in person...
00:24:23Point of fact, Mrs. Buren, my father is primarily an anthropologist.
00:24:26And I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:30I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:32I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:33I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:34I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:35I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:36I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:37I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:38I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:39I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:40I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:41I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:42I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:43I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:44I fear one does not catch a vampire.
00:24:45I fear one does catch a vampire.
00:24:46I fear one does catch a vampire.
00:24:47I fear one does catch a vampire.
00:24:48I fear one does catch a vampire.
00:24:49I fear one does catch a vampire.
00:24:50I fear one does catch a vampire.
00:25:21Who's there?
00:25:32Who are you?
00:25:34What is it you want?
00:25:36My name is Chi Qing, professor.
00:25:39I come to apologize for the behavior of my countrymen.
00:25:43Their ignorance is to be pitied and then dismissed.
00:25:46Ah, you were at the lecture.
00:25:48I was.
00:25:53And I listened most attentively to your words.
00:25:56Well, thank you.
00:25:58The truth deserves respect.
00:26:00You believe the legend of the seven gold-roof vampires?
00:26:02Of course.
00:26:04Then I imagine you're the only person in Chi Qing who does, Mr. Su.
00:26:08Forgive my intrusion into your rooms.
00:26:11I want to speak to you alone.
00:26:13Well, please sit down.
00:26:17May I offer you some refreshments?
00:26:20No.
00:26:21I understand you are soon to leave Chongqing.
00:26:24Yes, I shall go to Hong Kong and catch the packet boat back to Europe.
00:26:28Have you heard the story of the vampires before?
00:26:34The name of the farmer who destroyed the seventh golden vampire was Shi Tianan.
00:26:39The name of the village is Pingui.
00:26:42Su Tianan?
00:26:44Su?
00:26:45That is your family name?
00:26:47Shi Tianan was my grandfather.
00:26:51Pingui is my ancestral village.
00:26:53And the vampires still rule it.
00:26:59I don't think I disapprove of ladies travelling the world unaccompanied.
00:27:02I would say it has its hazards, Mrs. Brown.
00:27:05Danger and excitement are like food and drink to me.
00:27:08And I'm fortunate I can indulge myself.
00:27:12I shock you?
00:27:12Not at all.
00:27:14Come now.
00:27:14If I were an English gentlewoman...
00:27:16I grant you that might be different.
00:27:18I'm sure I shock our gracious host.
00:27:20Well, perhaps just a little.
00:27:22I beg your pardon, ma'am.
00:27:41Mr. Leung-Hon extends his most cordial and respectful wishes
00:27:46and begs the honour of escorting Mrs. Burren to her lodgings.
00:27:50And allowing her the benefit of his company and protection.
00:28:00Would you give Mr. Leung-Hon my sincerest apologies
00:28:03and tell him I have already offered to escort Mrs. Burren to her home?
00:28:06Mr. Leung-Hon?
00:28:10Do you think he understands?
00:28:13Oh, yes.
00:28:14He understands, all right.
00:28:15He understands, all right.
00:28:16I'll get my show.
00:28:29You realize what you've done?
00:28:31You've caused Lung Han to lose face.
00:28:35Here, that is an unforgivable crime.
00:28:38Well, in that case, sir, could I trouble you for an escort?
00:28:42We need your knowledge.
00:28:44Your skill to fight the curse of Ping Gui.
00:28:48Well, I'll give you all the information I can.
00:28:53You do not understand, sir.
00:28:55We wish you to journey with us to Ping Gui.
00:29:00We need to take you back with us.
00:29:03We?
00:29:04My brothers and I.
00:29:07We have pledged to rid our people of the vampire curse.
00:29:10We must lift the terrible shadow from our village.
00:29:14But we cannot do this alone.
00:29:17An expedition into the interland would require a small army of bearers and guards
00:29:22and quite a lot of money for equipment and so forth.
00:29:27I have very little, I'm afraid.
00:29:28Are you and your brothers' rich men, Su Ching?
00:29:30We have nothing, sir, except our strength and our willingness.
00:29:38You have no need of guards.
00:29:40We're three brothers at your side.
00:29:42Now, you saw and heard the reaction to my lecture at the university.
00:29:50Nobody believed me except you, my friend.
00:29:52Now, in the mountains of Transylvania, the vampiric legends are very strong.
00:29:57You can almost feel the terror.
00:29:59It has a tangible quality.
00:30:01But here, perhaps even I need proof.
00:30:09Then you will join us if you have that proof, Professor?
00:30:14Yes.
00:30:15If the expedition could be mounted, yes, I would indeed join you.
00:30:19Behold that.
00:30:20The golden medallion, taken from the seventh vampire of Pengui.
00:30:47Oh, stop.
00:30:48Stop here, please.
00:30:50Stop here, Mr. Van Helsing.
00:30:53It's a perfect night for walking, don't you think?
00:30:55I get so tired of sitting around.
00:30:58I'm not a retiring English rose, Mr. Van Helsing.
00:31:01I don't take the blushing,
00:31:03and I certainly don't paint away at the first and proper suggestion,
00:31:06whether I come from a Chinese robe or a very proper English gentleman.
00:31:10A totally emancipated female.
00:31:13I think you might like your women more.
00:31:16Fragile, perhaps.
00:31:17Perhaps.
00:31:18Oh, dear, I am embarrassing you.
00:31:22Let's change the subject.
00:31:24I particularly want to talk about your father.
00:31:26I find him totally fascinating.
00:31:28God!
00:31:29Oh, dear.
00:31:29God!
00:31:42God!
00:31:45God!
00:31:48God!
00:31:49God!
00:31:50God!
00:31:51God!
00:31:51God!
00:31:52I
00:32:22Are you all right?
00:32:46Yes, thank you
00:32:51Ever since you arrived in Chongqing
00:33:19You and your son
00:33:21Have been under our protection
00:33:23No harm could befall you
00:33:26Already your son
00:33:28Has witnessed the skills of my brothers
00:33:31Gui, the bowman
00:33:33And Da, the axeman
00:33:35There are four artists
00:33:37Each one a master of the martial arts
00:33:40Ready to guard you
00:33:42Well, one thing is certain, father
00:33:44We can't stay in Chongqing
00:33:45Maybe this trip to Ping Kui would be the answer
00:33:49It would need a great deal of finance
00:33:51How much?
00:33:52I'm sorry, ma'am
00:33:53How much would this expedition cost?
00:33:56We will need stores and provisions
00:33:58Ping Kui is a long way away
00:34:00I think
00:34:03Perhaps 10,000 Chinese dollars, madam
00:34:06You have it
00:34:08What?
00:34:09I'll finance the trip to this village
00:34:11On one condition
00:34:14And what is that?
00:34:16That you take me along, too
00:34:18I think a vampire hunt sounds exciting
00:34:21Mrs. Barron, it is quite out of the question
00:34:23A woman couldn't possibly make such a hazardous trip
00:34:26We'll be going to unknown territory
00:34:29Areas that are unmapped
00:34:30And the countryside abounds with robbers and brigands
00:34:33I know
00:34:34I also have to leave Chongqing
00:34:36I suspect the fate Mr. Leon Hong is in store for me
00:34:40Is rather more colorful than what he plans for your son
00:34:44Suqing, perhaps you will explain, too, Mrs. Barron
00:34:48The dangers are many
00:34:51Yet, if you could believe that my brothers and I
00:34:55Will be beside you every moment of every day
00:34:58Then I'm sure I have very little to fear
00:35:00I really must protest
00:35:02It won't do the slightest bit of good, Father
00:35:04The lady has a will of her own
00:35:07We have a sister
00:35:09Her name is Mei Gui
00:35:11It means as beautiful as a rose
00:35:14It will be her honor to attend you
00:35:17So now
00:35:20All is in the hands of the gods
00:35:23We should be ready to leave Chongqing
00:35:26By the first light of tomorrow's dawn
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