Theater of Blood1973

Miss Chloe Moon:
You know, Butch, I'm very uncomfortable.

Edward Lionheart:
"Bring forth that sorceress condemned to burn." That's from Henry the Sixth, duckie, part one. It's a very interesting play, don't you agree, Miss Moon? Particularly that scene where Joan of Arc gets burnt at the stake.

[removing his disguise]

Edward Lionheart:
Though you may find our novel version a bit of a shock.

[she struggles, but he ties her down and heads towards an electric switch]

Edward Lionheart:
Spare for no fagots, let there be enough: Place barrels of pitch upon the fatal stake, That so her torture may be shortened.

[he suddenly cranks the electric up]

Edward Lionheart:
And yet, forsooth, she is a virgin pure. Strumpet, thy words condemn thy brat and thee: Use no entreaty, for it is in vain. Break thou in pieces and consume to ashes, Thou foul accursed minister of hell!