The Relic (1997)

Linda Hunt: Dr. Ann Cuthbert

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• [Dr. Green, Dr. Frock and Dr. Cuthbert discuss the mysterious crates that arrived from Dr. John Whitney's research in Brazil] 

  Dr. Albert Frock : No words from John yet, but these crates arrived this morning. They were supposed to be on a ship, except there was some mix-up in Brazil, and they never made it. They were sent by air freight. Here, here, take a look at this.

  [holds up the relic to Dr. Green] 

  Dr. Albert Frock : The Kothoga.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Could be.

  Margo Green : And what does this God specialize in?

  Dr. Albert Frock : South American tribe, the Zenzera, long thought to be extinct - They made a deal with Satan to vanquish their enemies. So Kothoga was born - Son of Satan. You have that look again, Margo.

  Margo Green : Why do we keep financing John Whitney's expeditions? As if superstition were the same thing as science.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Anthropologists are permitted to believe in myth. It's part of their charm. In any case, our superstition exhibit is excellent box office for this Museum, and that benefits you, as well.

  Margo Green : Using superstition to bring people to the museum is like hiring topless ushers for the Bolshoi Ballet.

  Dr. Albert Frock : Well if they did, I might go to the Ballet.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Do you really think the restoration department could do something with this?

  Dr. Albert Frock : Certainly, - Possibly even for the opening.

  Margo Green : What was in this other crate?

  Dr. Albert Frock : Except for the packing leaves, it was empty.

  Margo Green : Empty? Was there a packing list? There must have been something in here.

  Dr. Albert Frock : Crates were nailed shut when they arrived.

  Margo Green : [Dr. Green begins to notice a weird growth on the dozens of leaves]  Strange.

  Dr. Albert Frock : What?

  Margo Green : Do you think these are eggs?

  Dr. Albert Frock : Oh, no. More like fungus. Probably parasitical. Best not to take any chances.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Quite right. Let's see to having those leaves and crates incinerated.

  [the two doctors leave the room when Dr. Green begins to think if she should study up on the mysterious growth] 

  Dr. Albert Frock : [from the distance out in the hallway]  Of course you can, Margo.

• [Lt. D'Agosta confronts Dr. Cuthbert and Lieutenant Parkinson about not opening up the Museum to the public] 

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : Dr. Cuthbert? Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta, Chicago Homicide.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Lieutenant, this is Tom Parkinson, our director of security.

  Tom Parkinson : Have you identified the victim, Lieutenant Augustino?

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : [Lt. D'Agosta quickly corrects Parkinson with a more stern approach]  D'Agosta. The victim's name is Frederick Ford.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Freddie Ford? Oh, what a terrible, terrible thing.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : Yeah, I'd say somebody was really pissed off at him. Any thoughts on who that may be?

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : No, he was a very sweet man. I have no idea.

  Tom Parkinson : I hardly knew the guy.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Lieutenant, I don't mean to downplay the horror of this tragedy or the urgency of your investigation, but what about the Museum?

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : I'm going to do this in layers. You'll be allowed in your offices once we've been through the building and determined that there is no danger.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : But what about our exhibition space? When will that open? We have a major exhibit about to open. The board is hosting a Gala preview here tomorrow night. It's so vital to us.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : I can't tell you exactly when.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Lieutenant, we've invested so much in this. It would be a disaster for us if we had to postpone.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : We're checking your offices and labs first so you people can go back, do your work. It won't take long. Now, as far as the areas open to the public, we may have somebody on our hands who makes Jeffrey Dahmer look like a Cub Scout, and I've got to be sure he's not here.

  [D'Agosta walks off] 

• [D'Agosta arrives to the museum the morning of the Gala preview] 

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Good morning, Lieutenant.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : Pretty fancy.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : It only took 7 months' planning.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : Hm. I really hope you can have your party tonight.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : So do I.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : We may have a major-league crazy person somewhere in this building, and I don't think you'd want him showing up tonight.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : No, we can't have that.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : This is a big deal, isn't it?

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Very big.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : This party will raise a lot of money, right?

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : A lot of money, very high profile. The mayor is coming, the media, big companies that give lots of grants, limousines, the whole schmear.

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : Tell you what. We'll find this guy so you can have your party.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Lieutenant, Do you like smoked salmon on those little, round, toasty things?

  Lt. Vincent D'Agosta : I don't think I've ever had it.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Well, if you don't catch your man, there's going to be about 300 pounds of it.

  [D'Agosta chuckles] 

• [Det. Hollingsworth tries to gather the remaining trapped museum guests to get out through the underground tunnels] 

  Tom Parkinson : Excuse me, but I don't care what Lieutenant D - Whatever the hell his name is says! I'm staying!

  Mr. Blaisedale : I'm afraid my wife and I will be staying as well.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Mr. Blaisedale, we must stay together.

  Mr. Blaisedale : My wife won't physically be able to go down stairs or through tunnels. It's best if we stay behind.

  Det. Hollingsworth : One of us can carry her!

  Mrs. Blaisedale : It's out of the question. We'll be fine here.

  Dr. Greg Lee : It's okay, officer. I'll stay behind and protect Mr. and Mrs. Blaisedale.

  Bailey : Give me a break.

  Tom Parkinson : We're not going. What are you going to do, shoot us?

  Det. Hollingsworth : All right. All right.

  Det. Hollingsworth : [Det. Hollingsworth looks back to officers McNally and Bailey]  One of you stays here with them. Now who's it going to be?

  Bailey : [McNally and Bailey both in unison]  I'll stay!

  McNally : [McNally and Bailey look to each other]  I'll stay!

  Det. Hollingsworth : McNally, you're staying!

  Bailey : Hey, you got plenty of ammo?

  McNally : I'm loaded.

  Det. Hollingsworth : Okay. Let's move!

  Tom Parkinson : Dr. Cuthbert. Dr. Cuthbert! I'm sorry, but I don't think you should do this.

  Dr. Ann Cuthbert : Bullshit, Tom. You're fired.

  Det. Hollingsworth : I'll lead with the shotgun. Bailey, you stay at the back. The rest are single file. It's going to be dark. We go slow, we go quiet, and we stick together!

  [the group begins to follow Det. Hollingsworth into a dark stairwell] 

  Det. Hollingsworth : All right. Stay close and watch your step.

  Bailey : Let's keep it going. Keep it going.

  Dr. Greg Lee : [Dr. Lee talks to the Blaisedales who are still in shock by the situation]  Can I get you a drink?