Do you know fear? Have you ever had your heart beating in your chest so intensely... that you can't even breathe? This is a story of... monsters... hideous nightmares crawling in the night. I've seen them. I've seen them in visions. And you... will... too. (Laughs.) I know what you must be thinking, what's this crazy guy doing out here in this godforsaken landscape? Well, I'll tell you. For this is the only place in the country where I can tell the truth and they can't. Hit me.
Tied for 2nd most-quoted character in Eight Legged Freaks (2002): in 9 of its 45 quotes
Most scenes with: Chris McCormack (2)
Giant spiders? What the Hell kind of bullshit is that? (A moment later) Oh my God, THEY'RE HERE! THEY'RE HERE!
More lines from Harlan
6 quotesWe're here in Propsperity, Arizona, with the only reports on government conspiracies, space aliens, and updated reports on when they plan to invade. It's a beautiful day in Prosperity, and it's time for America to WAKE UP PEOPLE! WAKE UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! But no, of course, they're still asleep.
We've just received a report that our pet dog Skippy's been missing, fourth missing pet call we've had this morning. Yeah, it's strange, it's strange. And people are saying, well you know it's cayotes, and it's wolves, but we know the truth. Yes, we all know about those aliens, and the probe, heh, yes, the probe. Let's talk about the probe. I mean, what are they looking for? I mean, it's just wrong! What are they doing? I mean, Skippy didn't do anything to anyone, he doesn't deserve that! I'm telling you, it's wrong! If you want a piece of me, just don't take that piece!
Our government-controlled "media..."
Friends, our local 'authorities' have a little message for our charming little community.
I'll lure them off! Defend the human race!
Scenes with Harlan
2 scenesOK OK calm down, this is a town meeting, not the WWF!
Mr Mayor, I say those who want to sell, sell!
Look, company wants either all of our properties, or none of our properties. They are paying us handsomely and they are paying us, to relocate.
...How do we know this isn't another of your get-rich schemes, like, building this mall out in the middle of nowhere?
Or that ridiculous ostrich farm!
It's good meat, it's healthy meat.
This is all just a government cover-up, isn't it?
Harlan, what in God's name are you on about?
Then why are they willing to pay us so much money?
We need the money to turn ourselves around. Unlike old man McCormack. God rest his soul. Now he's dead. As dead as those mines.
Eh, this is a meeting for land owners only...
Well I am a land owner, Wade. (Steps into light)
Oh, Chris McCormack, I, didn't know you were back! (everyone turns amongst each other and begins to gossip)
No way you can tell me those things are from Earth!
Fine! They're spiders from Mars, you happy?!
...No.


