Mater and the Ghostlight

Mater and the Ghostlight is a 2006 Pixar computer-animated short created for the DVD of Cars, which was released on October 25, 2006 in Australia and in the United States on November 7, 2006. The short, set in the Cars world, tells a story of Mater being haunted by a mysterious blue light. Dialogue [It starts with Brad Paisley singing the song "Behind the Clouds" in Radiator Springs with all the shop lights on, while Mater scares Red, Luigi and Guido, Sally and Fillmore. He then tries to scare Lizzie, but she's fast asleep and doesn't notice] Lightning McQueen: Gosh, it sure is a nice night. [a tin can falls] Sally Carrera: [chuckles] It sure is a nice night. McQueen: [chuckles] I sure hope Mater isn't waiting around anywhere to scare me, because I'll freak out. [Mater jumps down and scares McQueen] AAAAH! [knocks down the cans] Doc Hudson: [laughing] If only you moved that fast on the race track. Mater: [laughing] Oh, buddy! You look like you've just seen... the Ghostlight! Sheriff: [angrily] Mater! Don't mock the Ghostlight! McQueen: What is the Ghostlight? [The sound of a record needle scratching is heard. Silence] Sheriff: The Ghostlight is a glowing orb of blue translucent light that haunts these very parts. Mater: Nah, don't be too scared, buddy, it ain't real. Sheriff: It is real! It all started on a night like tonight, the song dogs were wailin' at the moon off Cadillac Range while the summer wind blew hot like the breath of Zozobra. A young couple was heading down this very stretch of the mother road when they spotted an unnatural blue glow, and all that was left were 2 out-of-state license plates. So remember, the one thing that angers the Ghostlight more than anything else is the sound of clanking metal. [Mater's metal body clanks and he tries to keep it from shaking] As you head home tonight, keep an eye out. The Ghostlight could be anywhere. Well, good night! [zooms away] Sally: Whew, I'm bushed. Good night! All cars: Goodnight! [All drive off to their homes and turn the lights off] Mater: Uh, good night. [Street and neon lights shut off. Cut to Mater driving in the dark, humming "Behind the Clouds" and notices a clank and backs into his shed when its headlight breaks and the shed door collapses, and Mater sees a lightning car bug] Mater: [gasps] Oh, no! It's the Ghostlight! Ghostlight, I respect thee! Return from where you came! [The Bug Car notices and turns its blinker and heads back; Mater chuckles] Oh, it’s just a lightning bug. The Ghostlight ain't yeller anyhow. Sheriff said the Ghostlight is blue. [Mater notices a blue bright light, and a weird bone-chilling howling noise, looks at his mirror in fright and sees the light glaring at him.] Mater: [gasps; horrified] THE GHOSTLIGHT!!! AAAAH!!!! [As Mater drives off screaming, it's revealed that McQueen and Guido were the ones who put it on. They both watch in amusement and do a tire handshake. Meanwhile, Mater continues to scream while racing away.] Mater: Aaah! Aah! The Ghostlight's right behind me! Aah! [he stops for a brief second, seeing it in front] Now it's in front of me! It’s right on my tail! Aah! [he then drives backwards, spooking some tractors and waking Frank; now driving along Willy's Butte, it then shows him sliding sideways with screaming in slow motion] The Ghostlight’s gonna eat me! Ramone: Uh, let me know how it turns out. [It then shows Mater exaused out after a long chase and drive from the light, not knowing it was the light and a prank after all] Mater: [exasperated] Ghostlight’s gonna... strip my parts and sell them on the computer auction... website.. [He then groans, and soon realizes the "Ghost Light" is a lamp] Hey! Wait a minute. [The other cars come out, laughing at him] Lightning McQueen: Gotcha. Mater: Shoot, I knowed this was a joke the whole time. Sheriff: You see, son, the only thing to be scared of out here is your imagination. Doc Hudson: Yup. That and, of course, the Screamin' Banshee. Well, good night! [zooms away] Everyone: Good night! [All drive back towards town, except Mater. The street lights all shut off] Mater: The Screamin' what? [begins shaking again] [Brad Paisley's "Behind the Clouds" plays again in the background, while the end credits roll. After the credits, The Screamin' Banshee is trying to scare Mater from behind. Mater, still shaking, turns around and gasps.] Mater: You better run. They say there's Banshee out there somewhere tonight, but I ain't seen him yet. Good night. [drives off] Screamin' Banshee: [confused] Huh? Voice Cast Larry the Cable Guy - Mater Owen Wilson - Lightning McQueen Michael Wallis - Sheriff Bonnie Hunt - Sally Paul Newman - Doc Hudson Cheech Marin - Ramone Paul Dooley - Sarge External Links 0901686 Category:2006 computer-animated films Category:2006 American animated films Category:American animated short films Category:Children's animated comedy short films Category:Computer-animated short films Category:Cars (film) Category:Screenplays by John Lasseter Category:Films directed by John Lasseter