[Trying to get everybody's attention]

Listen, now listen to me, everybody, this town is in danger. Now, several people have been killed already! Now we – we had to make this noise so you would listen to us, so we could warn you!

If we're in trouble, where's the police?

[Sees Steve]

You, boy, this time you really hung yourself.

Now, look, Sarge. Just give me a chance to talk to them, that's all.

I don't know what kind of stunt it is you're pulling here, but whatever it is, it's going to stop right now!

Here comes Dave!

What's going on here, Jim? Steve!

Dave, make them listen to me. There IS a monster! We saw it again at dad's store, and it's bigger now!

Your story's gotten bigger now, kid.

Dave, look at me! Do I look like somebody's playing a practical joke? Am I laughing, or am I scared stiff?

He's telling the truth.