A Woman On The Run Checks Into A Deadly Motel | THE PARADISE MOTEL

Added: 2026-05-30

[00:00:16][sea sound] [animals sound] [sea sound] [animal sound] [sea waves] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] I finally got away and I'm on my own I should have done this sooner and not waited so long I should have done this a long, long time ago He's happy about something I wonder what it could be I have a surprise for you baby I won manager of the year Oh, that's wonderful I am so happy for you You worked really hard and you deserve it That's right I deserve it and I earned it It's mine [happy noise] Well are they gonna have a party or a celebration of some kind?

[00:03:33]Of course and Not only are they gonna celebrate it but more than likely I'm gonna have a bigger raise than I had last year Can I go?

[00:03:43][mood changes] Not the way you look not in your condition You don't want to embarrass me do you?

[00:03:49]No. But I thought -That's it enough that's it You're not going and that's the end of it [cry softly] [whimper] But, I really wanted to go [crying emotionally] [sigh] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] So You're running away from something aren't you?

[00:05:36]Yeah How'd you guess?

[00:05:47]You're not running from the law are you?

[00:05:51]No, it's nothing like that Just problems at home I just got tired of my father beating me and more [music] [sigh] Yeah I can see the bruise around your eye and to your extra make up It only hurts when I cry What about you?

[00:06:25][music] Am I running away from something?

[00:06:31][sigh] Well I guess we're all running from something aren't we?

[00:06:40][sigh] Yeah Bad marriage bad husband bad imitation of a punching bag So I'm out of there That's a bummer and I get it [music] I bet you do I know you do Look I'm getting tired So I'm... I'm going to stop for the night Okay I got to keep going I've got to get the phoenix before it's too late Okay Okay I'll let you off here Okay, well you be careful there are a lot of mean nasty people out there [music] Yeah Don't worry I will [music] [car door opens] Okay Take care of yourself I will [car door closes] Oh And seriously thank you for the ride [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] Eric is going to be home soon and he's upset about something I hope he's not too mad about whatever it is I don't wanna get hit again There you go again woman buying things we don't want and we don't need I need them What goes through that pea brain of yours I tell you time and time again not to buy this crap It's not crap, I need it Yes, it is I don't want you to buy this at all Do you understand?

[00:09:42]I tell you time and time again Do not buy this crap But it's not crap I want you to take it back But I need these things You don't need these things and I don't want you to have... I want you to take this crap back No you don't need this crap. -I do You need to return it now No, I need them No, I want you to take it back No [slap] Don't you dare talk back to me What I say goes I'm the breadwinner around here [crying] Do you understand?

[00:10:20][crying] Do you understand?

[00:10:23][crying] Do you understand that?

[00:10:31][crying] And you better not tell anybody about how I had to discipline you again It wouldn't look very good for me if things were misinterpreted Do you understand?

[00:10:42][crying] Do you understand?

[00:10:47][heavy breathing] Is that understood?

[00:10:51][heavy breathing] Do you understand?

[00:10:53]Yes Now, take this crap back now and get the money you wasted or I won't be so nice to you when I return Now, take this crap back now Do you understand?

[00:11:06]Now, take this crap back now [heavy breathing] [sobing] [music plays] [music plays] [music plays] Wow, there are a lot of hitchhikers out here for such a desolate road [music plays] [music plays] Hi Can I hitch a ride with you?

[00:12:43]Yes I'm the taxi service around here What?

[00:12:47]I'm sorry I didn't hear what you said Nothing I said nothing Climb in if you're coming Thanks Yes, I am Thanks You don't have to thank me twice Oh I'm sorry And you don't have to apologize either [car door closes] [laugh] Okay Okay [music] So Where are you going?

[00:13:20]I'm going to Los Angeles to Hollywood to be exact I'm an actress and I'm gonna be a star soon Real soon [music] Well Do you know just how hard that is to do?

[00:13:39]I'm ready At least that's what my acting coach says and he's been in the business for years Are you an actress too?

[00:13:48][music] Oh I did some acting when I was in school and I did okay [music] I've done some modeling as well and oh my god Everybody tells me how pretty I am So say the boys and even the girls Do you think I'm pretty?

[00:14:08]Ah I guess you're pretty enough [music] Thanks I can't wait to get to L.A.

[00:14:16]Chat with all the stars and win all sorts of awards [laugh] Well well, listen I'm, I'm getting tired so I'm going to stop for the night I'll let you off here Okay?

[00:14:35]Thanks for the ride Hm, I'll remember you on my memoirs What's your name?

[00:14:41][music] My name's Joan Joan Crawford [shock] Oh my god Joan Crawrford?

[00:14:52]As in the actress?

[00:14:54][music] Yes, I've been getting that my whole life Wow it's so nice to meet you Can I have a kiss?

[00:15:05]Us Beautiful people have to stick together [awkward laugh] That's a pretty strange request but I guess so [music] [shocked] What the hell was that?

[00:15:25][shocked] I just wanted... us beautiful people have to stick together [laugh] Thanks for the ride, love you [smooches] Bye [music] [car door closes] Love you, bye [music] Oh my god there's some strange people out here [disgusted] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] Now it's my turn to look for my own paradise Oh my god I'm passing a town called Paradise I think I'll go and check it out They don't have much in terms of accommodations but I guess this will be good enough [music playing] [music playing] Son take out the garbage Yes, mother I'll take care of that tomorrow and mother please let me read [sigh] Mother looks like we have a customer Hello Hi I'm looking for a room for the night A secluded one would be great I don't know we're... we're pretty full right now but I might have a room for you for the right price Well I don't care about the price I'm just gonna be here for the night And I mean you don't look filled up from what I can see Well, maybe I can find something for you -get cash?

[00:18:28]Okay mother, I'll take care of this Ah, I have one room left next to the managers room Secluded and quiet It's also a hundred and twenty dollars a night cash that's fine I just need it for the night Great Okay, and I do have cash here I like the green [laughing] Okay Sign there Boy, I love this pen first class [laughs] Your name is Joan Crawford?

[00:19:22]That's my name Is there a problem with that?

[00:19:26]No, oh no just a just a bit different, that's all What do you mean?

[00:19:32]Well most most guests sign sign in John Doe or In your case Jane Doe [wink and clicks] That's my real name and I'm alone I'm always alone Oh.

[00:19:51]No offense miss No offense taken [sigh] Your room is just around the corner at the back Nice and quiet like you asked for Especially for a for a beautiful woman like you [wink and clicks] [laughs] Hey, hey, hey What do you intend to do with that knife sweetheart?

[00:20:18][sigh] [sigh] There are a lot of mean crazy people out there And you never know when you might have to defend yourself or When some man decides to make an unwanted pass And don't call me sweetheart Coolyo [chuckles] By the way Do you know if there's a place where I can get something to eat or drink There's a bar that serves food just out of town heading north Okay Thanks a lot [wink] [laughs together] Yes mother she is pretty Umm, ummm Is she pretty?

[00:21:23]Not as pretty as you mother [laughs] [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] Shake it, Misty Don't break it [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] [singing while playing guitar] Alright, thank you guys very much I'm going to take a quick little break and I'll be right back [clapping crowds] Well fancy meeting you here I thought you needed to get to phoenix really quickly Oh Mm, I..I did but Om, it was getting really late and I don't wanna hitchhike in the dark and like with all those crazy people who knows what they might do?

[00:24:14]You got that right There's so many weirdos So, where are you staying?

[00:24:21]Oh I have friends and family nearby so I'm good thank you But, it's getting super late I got to go Oh, okay, well take care of yourself Okay Good night Joan, take care Good night I'll talk to you soon [music plays] Oh my God Wow It's so nice to see you again Miss Crawford Oh my God I've missed you I doubt that You keep turning up like a bad penny What?

[00:25:03]What's a bad penny?

[00:25:05]Oh. Never mind Weren't you going to Hollywood to be a star?

[00:25:10]Or did you get scared just like your dancing partner?

[00:25:14]Oh, her?

[00:25:15]Ah. No, she is not my friend She was just dancing and well I felt like dancing too You know it's great exercise and it helps me maintain my beautiful figure When I get to L.A.

[00:25:27]I'm gonna take the modeling industry by storm Oh, yeah I believe you You know Us beautiful people have to stick together If you ever get to L.A.

[00:25:40]look me up I call myself, Mariah Mariah like the wind That's gonna be my film and stage name Oh my God Do you love my name?

[00:25:51]Yeah It's unique for sure [laughs awkwardly] And I definitely will look you up Perfect. It's settled then When you get to L.A.

[00:26:02]you can stay with me cause you know Us beautiful people have to stick together Exactly Okay, love you bye [walks out] [shocked in disbelief] Wow What a strange trip this is been [exhale] What can I get you miss?

[00:26:31]I hope it's quick cause we close up at nine Oh, fine Om. I just want a beer and a burger medium with nothing but lettuce on it Oh. Okay fine, I can do that Thank you Hey, Jackie I'll have a beer [sigh] Hi, darling How you doing on a cold night like this?

[00:27:03]Well I'm a... just having a drink and I'm passing through Well, hey gorgeous How about I buy you a drink?

[00:27:12]Well. Well, as you can see I already have a drink But thank you Okay, I see So Where are you staying?

[00:27:23]I'm staying at the Paradise Motel down the street Paradise Motel?

[00:27:29]That's a creepy place run by a weirdo and his mom Stop that Stop that Just stop that Okay Why don't you... er Why don't you come stay with me It'll be a lot of fun Thank you for asking but I would really rather be alone Leave the lady alone, Kevin She's just passing through Thank you Good night, darling See you in the morning [walks out] [music plays] [footsteps] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] Oh shit There's no stopper [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [door clicks open] [door closes] [music playing] [footsteps] [thuds] Hey, Ray how you doing?

[00:32:03]Oh yeah I... I read that issue too That's a pretty good one Hey, you got this one pretty blonde in there I wouldn't mind lassoing and [thuds] [sighs] What are you doing here, Kevin?

[00:32:15]In other words What do you want?

[00:32:18]But, I... I was just saying about the pretty blonde in there looks something like the gal who just checked in Now, what's her room number I... I should go introduce myself Introduce yourself my ass I'm not telling you that you know it Mother always said you're an asshole Well It ain't gonna be too hard to figure out cause no one else is here You go near her room I'll take this cane and play stars-spangled banner on your skull Last year I went to jail for doing the same thing -Not now Mother just said... not now Now get the hell outta here Just go sleep off to your booze Yeah I will but only after I say goodnight to the swimsuit model Get out Now you just go back to your magazine for all the good it'll do ya?

[00:33:22]Go try it laughing boy go ahead, try it But I'm gonna get you You're not gonna know when You're not gonna know how You're not gonna know where but I will get you I will get you Sure Now get out maggot Sure Get out Little darling [door banging] [knocking] Little darling [knocking] The man of your dreams is here so let the loving begin [door opening] [door closes] [scream in pain] God damn it, woman That hurt, and that's no way to treat me [knocks heavily] You selfish bitch I give up Satisfy yourself for all I care Damn it [sigh] [music] Well that's what I'm trying to tell you and him [music] Damn [footsteps] [bottle thuds] That woman is one mean bitch She slammed my hand in the door and it hurts like hell What do you expect?

[00:35:09]She wanted nothing to do with you it's best to leave her alone Let it be She's just passing through she'll probably be gone by tomorrow Let it be Maybe you're right maybe you're wrong I don't know Maybe I should try again I wouldn't recommend it She might not be as nice next time How am I gonna hog tie with this hand?

[00:35:37]You can hog tie me anytime, Kevin For the right price I know that But you like it too much So Forget it Hm... Having a hard time with the ladies are we, Kevin?

[00:35:55]No, Misty Not at all Hey Why don't you and your cousin come over to my place tonight?

[00:36:05]For some midnight line dancing It'll be fun No way I think I rather midnight line dance by myself tonight Thanks though But maybe, you can hog tie me tomorrow partner [footsteps] [walks out] [music] I ain't having much luck not even with her [sigh] Hey Jackie, can I get another beer and ah, some ice for my hand I'll get you some ice for your hand but no more beer for you [slams hand] Where the hell did he go?

[00:37:07][shower pouring] [door knob twisting] [shower pouring] [music] [door knob continues twisting] Little darling [knocking] The man of your dream is here so let the loving begin [slams the door] God damn it woman That hurts. And that's no way to treat me [knocks heavily] You selfish bitch I give up satisfy yourself for all I care Damn it [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] And now for my god, you will die [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [groans] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [knife drop] [shower pouring] [falls down] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [shower pouring] [gasp] This is unbelievable [gasp] [music playing] [footsteps] [door closes] Morning [footsteps] [music playing] Morning [music playing] Good morning Good morning, darling Did you sleep well last night?

[00:42:05]I sure did Not that you had anything to do with it [laughing] What can I get you miss?

[00:42:23]Just a coffee for me, thank you Whatever you like This is a special news bulletin Police are still investigating the murders of several men killed in a four state area The police have determine that most of the men killed were middle aged professional managers the perpetator is believed to be Okay, thanks -... A woman in her fifty's with blonde hair and an average built Anyone with any information about these murders or the perpetrator is asked to please call 1-999 stop crime The things that people do Ah. Yeah the things that people do [footsteps] Well... where did she go?

[00:43:13][music playing] It's a great thing about this award that I won but I wish I could share it with my wife Wherever she is [music playing] Damn that woman [music] Damn her [music playing] [music playing] I'm pissed I'm not gonna let her get away with it I'll have to teach her a lesson when I finally do find her [music playing] I wish the hell I knew she was gonna do this I hope I'm getting close I have a lot to say when I see her A lot to say She's not gonna like half of what I have to say I assure you I think I know where she is heading I got an idea where she might be going No one leaves me No one leaves me [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] I wonder what I'm gonna do today Maybe I can pick up a new costumer [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [door closes] Here's someone new [music playing] Maybe, just maybe He'll give me a tumble [music playing] So what do I have do to get service around here?

[00:46:33]I'll get to you as soon as I can Well make it snappy, I haven't got all day What do you want?

[00:46:47]A burger medium with some lettuce on it and and a beer Ah. Can you do that?

[00:46:53]Or will that take an act of congress?

[00:47:01]Coming right up [music playing] Wow [music playing] Wow. What a nice piece of ass [music playing] Not one of those people What an idiot Sorry, we're out of burgers Can I get you something else?

[00:47:36]What the fuck?

[00:47:37]You're out of burgers?

[00:47:38]That's ridiculous Oh, you don't wanna give me service do you?

[00:47:49]Nope Your money is as good as any ones [music playing] Well damn it I'll find some place else to spend my hard earned money [music playing] Sorry you feel that way and good luck with that we're the only café in town I don't care Just give me a beer and to hell with the burger Actually I'm only looking for my wife I don't care if I eat here or not Have you seen my wife?

[00:48:30]How would I know?

[00:48:31]I don't know you and I don't know who you're talking about Well you should Her name is Nikki Travis She came in here a week ago and she use her credit card and she used it here I don't know any Nikki Travis So that's it That's bullshit she came here at 8:04 pm one week ago exactly So says the detective that I hired I don't know what you're talking about and I don't know that woman or that name Look at the picture look at the photograph Now do you recognize her?

[00:49:27]Oh She called herself Joan and she came through town a week ago and stopped for something to eat otherwise I don't know her I have nothing else to say about this so I suggest you leave As my husband doesn't take too kindly to troublemakers around here Just answer me one question Did she say where she was going?

[00:49:54]Or did you see which direction she went?

[00:49:58]It's about time you left Yeah, yeah Thanks for nothing I hear you're looking for someone care if I take a look?

[00:50:13]Sure That's Joan Crawford Who?

[00:50:20]Well, that's what she called herself No, that's bogus Her name is Nikki Travis She's my wife and I'm her husband Eric I'm sorry I didn't know that's not her name So why your chasing her?

[00:50:36]And what did she do?

[00:50:38]Well, it's not what she did it's what she didn't do Actually what she did [stuttering] It doesn't matter I'm trying to find her Well sorry but I can't be much help cause I just talked to her a little here and then over the motel Motel?

[00:50:54]Maybe they know where she went Can you take me there?

[00:50:58]Yup Well, she stayed at the Paradise Motel but Not much paradise if you know what I mean No. What do you mean?

[00:51:08]Well Let's just say the rooms are rented by the hour If you know what I mean and I honestly can't see any descent person actually staying there If you know what I mean I know what you mean I know what you mean [music playing] [chattering] [music playing] [thuds] Hey [chair dragging] [music plays] And what can I do for you both tonight?

[00:51:59]We're looking for a woman and we are hoping that you could help us Ha. Ha. We're all looking for a woman but ah... It seems you have one for yourself already No, it's not llke that I'm looking for my wife and she might have stayed here a week ago Yes, sure you are [laughs] Sure you are. Sure I think you already have a nice lady to comfort you [wink and clicks] No, it's not like that I'm looking for my wife Nikki Travis Did she stay here at this flea-bitten motel or what?

[00:52:39]No, no, no, no Don't get nasty [slams hand] Chill I don't recognize the name And I know everyone who checks in here Including Misty The gal you're with Will a photo help?

[00:52:57]I don't know, let's see it Oh It looks like Joan Crawford She checked in last week and stayed one night Her name is Nikki Travis She's my wife and Did you see where she was going?

[00:53:24]Don't ask me ask Misty She had more to do with her than I did Yeah I can tell you all about her but We need to get a room first Ah, is it gonna be a double or a single?

[00:53:47]Double. -Single.

[00:53:51]Oh fine [music playing] [whistling] [music playing] So Misty Misty, right?

[00:54:33]Hm hm How do you know my wife?

[00:54:38]And what did you have to do with her?

[00:54:42]Not much we just talked here and then when she picked me up hitchhiking Hitchhiking?

[00:54:50]She never picks up hitchhikers I'm gonna have to discipline her again when I find her No one No one gets into my car without my permission What did she tell you?

[00:55:04]Well, what did she tell you?

[00:55:08]Not much just girls stuff She must have told you something I'm trying to find her and... and the money that she took from me Did she say where she was going?

[00:55:20]No, not a word You better not be lying to me or else or else what?

[00:55:25]There isn't much that hasn't been done to me by men like you I didn't mean to imply No, it's fine It's just you got to lay down the ground rules first, okay?

[00:55:38]You can do anything you want to me just don't bruise my face it's my best feature Who are you?

[00:55:46]What are you?

[00:55:48]You don't need to know who I am and you already know what I am Hundred Fifty Dollars to stay the night Well, maybe if we [shushing] You're a good looking man So I'll make it a hundred I think that we can... We Are gonna have such a good time The two of us I promise Okay [laughs] I'll go get changed but I need the money first [chuckles] [chuckles] No tip?

[00:56:35]Tips included Okay I'll go get changed Oh, yeah Wow [laughs] [music playing] She's hot [heavy sigh] [chuckles] [heavy sighs] [music playing] This is gonna be so nice [music playing] [music playing] You know, I think I like Thomas better than any of the men around here Ah, he's so dull and boring I can't even stand to be around him You should give him the tumble and see if you feel differently about him Okay, first of all He's not my type I need someone with a little more muscule Who could just, ah I don't know rock my world like Kevin maybe and second of all Oh my God his breath is just terrible It literally smells like something crawled in there and died [disgust] disgusting No way, you need to go back You like Kevin?

[00:58:56]Eww, Oh my God. Now I know you've been sniffing too much glue Also How do you know what Thomas's breath even smells like?

[00:59:10]He's, he's always hovering around me and you know looking at my boobs I mean you got great boobs can't blame him Oh my God cousin This is my favorite song Let's dance Come on [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] Okay.

[01:01:23][chatting] Okay As fun as that was Can we do something else like?

[01:01:31]Talk about who gets to go next Okay So couz I think it's my turn I rememeber you going last time so No Don't you remember?

[01:01:41]That so called Hotel Manager from Houston last month It's my turn Oh yeah I forgot about him Oh my God He was uninteresting Let's change it up a bit this time What do you have in mind?

[01:02:00]I don't know It's always like the same thing Let's mix it up Hmm How many has it been?

[01:02:13]I lost track six or seven or so Ever since the accident cousin I know you've had a hard time remembering but I love you [kiss] I love you too Now go and get our next target [door closes] [music playing] We are going to have such a good time I promise [laughs] Close your eyes For my god you die [stabs] [breathing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] That one's for you couz And it's crystal clear what else I must do Revenge is sweet I'll enjoy this one [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] I should've killed that son of a bitch [music playing] Thanks for listening to KWest Your number one station found in the old west this side of the Mississippi Here's "Never Catch We" from Shakamon's new album [music playing] Wow Can you believe that?

[01:05:31]My favorite song is playing out here In this sticks like this out here In the middle of nowhere [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] You're next Nikki or Joan or whatever the fuck you call yourself I'm coming for you [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [grasp] And don't call me Sweetheart [chuckles] By the way Do you know if there's a place where I can get something to eat or drink?

[01:07:56]There's a bar just out of town that serves food heading north Okay Thanks a lot [chuckles] Oh yeah. The things people do Uh, is it gonna be a double or a single?

[01:08:25][winks and clicks] Double. -Single.

[01:08:26]Fine Go try laughing boy Go ahead. Try it But I'm goinna get you You're not gonna know when You're not gonna know how You're not gonna know where But I will get you Well, fancy meeting you here [chuckles] I though you needed to get to Phoenix really quickly?

[01:08:57]Oh I'm, I... I did But It was getting really late I don't wanna hitchhike in the dark it's too scary No way I'd rather line dance by myself tonight, thanks Maybe you can hog tie me tomorrow, partner.

[01:09:13]Bye [footsteps] Revenge is sweet All right. First of all he's not my type I need someone with a little more muscle Who can just, ah rock my world like Kevin, maybe And second of all, Oh my God.

[01:09:36]His breath is just terrible It literally smells like something crawled in there and died.

[01:09:41][disgusted] Disgusting It's settled then.

[01:09:44]When you get to L.A., you can stay with me Cause you know Us beautiful people have to stick together Exactly Okay, love you Bye Coming right up Maybe you're right Maybe you're wrong I don't know Maybe I should try again I wouldn't recommend it She might not be as nice next time The things that people do Yeah, the things that people do Your money is as good as anyone's [laughs] What can I get you miss?

[01:10:26]Just a coffee, thank you Whatever you want.

[01:10:29][chuckles] Well, hey gorgeous How about I buy you a drink?

[01:10:34]Well, as you can see, I have a drink But thank you Okay. I see.

[01:10:39]Uh, so Where are you staying?

[01:10:42]I'm staying at the Paradise Motel down the street Paradise Motel?

[01:10:47]That's a creepy place run by a weirdo and his mom Why don't you... Why don't you come stay with me?

[01:10:54]It'll be a lot of fun Hey, gorgeous Little darling?

[01:11:03]The man of your dreams is here so let the loving begin I have a surprise for you baby I won manager of the year.

[01:11:11]Oh, that's wonderful dear Oh, I'm so happy for you You've worked so hard for it And you deserve it.

[01:11:20]That's right.

[01:11:21]I deserve it And I earned it It's mine What do I have to do to get service around here?

[01:11:30]I'll get to you as soon as I can Well, make it snappy, I haven't got all day What do you want?

[01:11:36]A burger medium with some lettuce on it and... and a beer Can you do that or will that take an act of congress?

[01:11:45]Wow, what a nice piece of ass [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] All right, thank you guys very much. I'm going to take a quick little break and I'll be right back [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [music playing] [END]