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(CONTINUED FROM ABOVE)
Later, in a police interrogation room, Detective Bava sits across the table from Lado staring at him reflectively. Bava asks what he was doing there. Lado tells him. Bava raises an eyebrow and asks why he wasn’t informed of the threat against Michelle. Lado explains that it was late when he got the call so he just headed over to make sure everything was okay then one thing led to another. Bava seems skeptical of this story and points out that Lado has no alibi except one that places him in the bedroom at the time of the murder. Bava goes on to point out that Lado’s prints are all over the murder weapon and, in general, none of this looks good for Lado. Lado agrees but tries to explain he was set up. Since they are partners, Bava shows some compassion and tells him to sit tight while he sees what he can dig up.
Detective Bava arrives at the Grey Velvet Club. Martino the Bouncer lets him pass without a hassle. Bava spots Leon near the DJ’s booth and waves him over. Bava informs Leon of what has occurred and asks if the two women had any common friends or enemies. Leon says none that he was aware of. Leon informs him that the two girls used to be roommates but they had a falling out a couple months ago and that was when Crystal had taken up residence at the hotel. Bava informs him to let his girls know that they need to watch their backs and that, at this point, everyone associated with the club is a suspect. Leon thanks him for stopping by and Bava exits.
Later, Detective Bava sits in his car which is parked discreetly across the street from the Club’s rear entrance. A cup of coffee sits on the dashboard and a pair of binoculars rest in his lap. Beside him is a notepad detailing who’s come and gone since he’s been keeping an eye on the place. He notices Andrea Bianchi, the large breasted brunette, exiting the club. She starts towards her car as he grabs the notepad and begins to scribble. When he glances back up, she has changed direction and is now heading in to the dark alley alongside the Club. Perplexed, he holds the binoculars up to his face and watches her disappear in to the shadowy darkness. A split second later, she emerges running and looking frantic. A dark figure appears behind her and drags her by the hair back in to the darkness. Startled by this sequence of events, Detective Bava fumbles with his pistol before he dashes across the street towards the alley. As he gets closer, sounds of a scuffle can be heard followed by a blood-curdling scream and then… silence.
He enters the dark alley with his gun drawn. A few steps in to the shadows, he sees Andrea Bianchi on the ground. In addition to her throat being slit, she’s been gutted from crotch to sternum and now there’s a growing pool of blood around her. Bava quickly checks her pulse and determines that she’s dead. Keeping his gun drawn, he continues deeper in to the shadows. A startled black cat darts from behind a dumpster, knocking over a trash can on the way out. Half way down the alley, he spots a second blood covered body on the ground. It’s the new girl, Barbara. He races to her side and again drops to a knee to check her pulse. His brow crinkles as he realizes her heart is still beating. Her eyes pop open and in a flash, she jabs a scalpel in to his neck.
Series of flashbacks.
1. After her first time on stage, Barbara counts her cash with disappointment.
2. Barbara watches jealously as Crystal and other girls rake in much more cash than her.
3. Barbara approaches Crystal in the parking lot and asks her if she has a place to crash.
4. Barbara attacks Crystal as she gets out of the shower, mutilates and kills her.
5. Barbara removes a key from Crystal’s purse.
6. Barbara slides a note under Michelle’s door.
7. Barbara uses the key from Crystal’s purse to enter Michelle’s apartment.
8. Barbara stands over the bed that Lado and Michelle are sleeping in and silently slashes Michelle’s throat, then leaves the knife on the nightstand next to Lado.
9. Barbara stands outside Michelle’s apartment complex and dials 9-1-1 on the corner payphone.
10. Barbara stands in the dark alley and calls out to Andrea as she exits the Club.
11. Andrea approaches, sees Barbara’s scalpel, tries to run. Barbara chases her down and guts her, then slices her throat to silence her scream.
12. Det. Bava enters alley just as Barbara lays herself down on the ground.
Back in the alley now, Bava’s eyes bulge as a geyser of blood sprays from his jugular. He staggers as he attempts to raise the gun towards Barbara who is already on her feet, but he loses his grip as he falls to his knees. As the blood pours from his body, the color drains from his face. He tips backwards, crashing in to a pile of debris as Barbara approaches. She pulls the scalpel from his throat, wipes it on his shirt and then walks casually out of the alley towards the parking lot, leaving him to die alone.
Epilogue: Two new detectives, Detective Lucio and Detective Klimovsky enter the Grey Velvet Club. Martino blocks their path but steps aside when they flash their badges. They head to the bar and ask for the manager. A moment later, they are greeted by Leon. They inform him that they are the new detectives assigned to the case. Lucio turns to admire the naked woman dancing on stage. It’s Barbara. Lucio asks Leon who she is. Leon tells them “That’s Barbara Bouchet. She’s our top earner.”
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