The Dark Crystal (1982)
Steve Whitmire: Scientist (performer)
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Quotes
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Scientist : You're next, little Podling!
[puts Podling in chair]
Scientist : This won't hurt. We just want to drain your living essence. Then you can be the same as the other Podlings here, a slave.
[turns to his assistant]
Scientist : Open the wall!
[wall opens revealing fiery shaft]
Scientist : Now, Podling. Out there is the great shaft of the castle. Position the reflector.
[reflector moves into position]
Scientist : The reflector will capture the beams of the Dark Crystal floating high above. Look into the relfector, Podling. Feel the power of the Dark Crystal!
[the reflector shines purple light into the Podling's eyes]
Scientist : Mmm, yes, and now the beam will rid you of your fears... your thoughts... your vital essence.
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General : Is it ready?
Scientist : Very fresh. Very strong, sire.
[skekUng consumes the liquid and lumbers over to the mirror]
Scientist : Oh, it will make you young again, sire.
[skekUng's face revitalises. He studies his hands in awe and bursts into triumphant laughter]
General : Young! Young! Yes, young!
[skekUng sees his hand withering and turns angrily towards skekTek]
General : You fraud!
[He throws the essence bottle to the ground]
Scientist : [backing away in terror] Wait. Please, sire.
General : Liar!
[He angrily brushes the bottles on skekTek's desk and storms off]
General : Slave squeezer...
Scientist : It always worked better when we used Gelflings.