Fenton Meiks That was our family. Just the three of us. All of Mom and Dad's relatives had died, so there was no-one but us. We didn't mind though. We didn't need anybody else. We were happy together.
Played by Levi Kreis 
Frailty (2002) · 43 quotes
Frailty (2002) · 43 quotes
Most-quoted character in Frailty (2002): in 26 of its 43 quotes
Most scenes with: Dad (11), Adam Meiks (9), Agent Doyle (2)
I wanted to run away... far away, but I still couldn't leave Adam, no matter how crazy Dad was turning. Besides, there was nowhere to go.
More lines from Fenton Meiks
8 quotes Fenton Meiks Fenton Meiks The dream had finally ended. It was all real. And I had to stop him. The obvious answer was to tell someone what he was planning. But I couldn't do that. I loved him even if he had gone crazy.
Fenton Meiks [to Adam]
It's all a big lie, you hear me? I think we need to run away, just for a little while. Until he gets better. Sooner or later Dad's gonna kill somebody and you know it.
Fenton Meiks Nothing that crazy could be real.
Fenton Meiks Dad told us that there were moments when people could just disappear without anyone knowing where they went or why. He said those were the moments when God's Hands could take you. According to Dad, nothing, not even a camera, could catch us. We were invisible when we were God's Hands.
Fenton Meiks I started digging that goddamn hole, but I did not pray. I would not. I hated God, I despised Him. My hatred helped me dig, kept me going. Dad's or God's or whoever's plan it was, it would not work on me. I knew what Dad was doing was wrong, and nothing was gonna change that.
Fenton Meiks He can make me dig this stupid hole, but he can't make me pray, you hear?
Fenton Meiks Sometimes truth defies reason.
Scenes with Fenton Meiks
17 scenes Fenton My name's Fenton Meiks. Now listen, this may sound a little bit crazy but...I know who the "God's Hand" killer is.
All right, I'll bite. Who?
Fenton You haven't even heard me out yet and already you doubt me. Why is that?
Because in a case like this nobody just walks in the office and tells you who the killer is. It doesn't happen that way.
Fenton Sometimes truth defies reason.
Yeah? So who is it then?
Fenton My brother.
Fenton [on the phone]
Hello?
Demons are taking over the world.
Fenton Adam?
I can't destroy them all. I can't take it anymore!
Fenton Now, let's talk about this, Adam.
But there's nothing to talk about! It's over... whatever happens, you have to take me to the rose garden. You promised, remember?
[singing]
I've got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart, down in my heart... and if the devil don't like it he can sit on a tack.
Fenton Ouch.
Hey Fenton, can we see Meatballs after school tomorrow?
Fenton We've already seen it.
I want to see it again.
Fenton Nah. We're gonna go see The Warriors.
Can't. It's rated R.
Fenton We'll sneak in.
...
I wanna see Meatballs again.
Fenton Fine, you can see Meatballs and I'll see The Warriors.
But I don't like to see movies by myself.
Fenton Too bad.
Please?
Fenton All right. Just go to bed.
Fenton, wake up.
Fenton Dad?
I've got something to tell you.
Fenton What's wrong?
It's okay. Adam, wake up and listen. I need you both to listen to me very carefully. Something's happened.
Fenton He said he'd had a vision that night. A vision from God. An angel came to him and told him the truth of this world and revealed God's special purpose for our family.
The end of the world is coming. It's near. The angel showed me. There are demons among us. The devil has released them for the final battle. It's being fought right now. But nobody knows it except us and others like us.
I'm scared, Dad.
There's nothing to be afraid of. We've been chosen by God. He will protect us. He's given us special jobs to do. We don't fear these demons, we destroy them. We pick them up one by one, and we pitch them out of this world. That's God's purpose for us. The angel called us "God's Hands."
So we're like superheroes?
That's right. We're a family of superheroes that are gonna help save the world.
Fenton But, Dad, that doesn't make any sense.
I know it sounds that way, son, but it's the truth.
So what are our superpowers?
Well...we can see the demons while other people can't. The angel told me God would send us 7 weapons to destroy them with.
Magical weapons?
I imagine so.
When do we get them?
I don't know. The angel just said soon. That's all I was told, except we're not supposed to tell anybody. Absolutely no-one. If we do, we put them and ourselves in danger. Fenton? Don't worry, it's okay. It's a lot to understand. I waited to tell you until I had a chance to figure it out myself. But the angel said I had to do it now. Fenton?
Fenton I didn't know what to say or how to feel.
Do you understand what I told you? Judgment Day is here.
Fenton It was too messed up to understand or even acknowledge.
Soon we'll all be in Heaven. You, me, Adam. With Mommy.
Fenton I didn't realize it at the moment, at least not consciously...
She's waiting to see us in Heaven.
Fenton But my happy and mostly secure world had just been flipped over. And there were dark things there.
Judgment Day is here.
Fenton Very dark things.
We've been chosen by God.
Fenton And my little boy's mind just couldn't take it.
I know you've had some trouble adjusting to everything. And I'm sorry. But God has willed this and we must obey God.
Fenton Maybe you just dreamed it.
I didn't dream it. I wouldn't make up something like that, son.
Fenton Maybe...Maybe you're not right in the head.
It happened, Fenton. It's true. You'll see that soon. That's what I wanted to talk to you about. I got the first list.
Fenton Dad, these are people's names!
That's right. And they'll look like people too. But they're not. The angel said when I lay my hands on them I'll reveal them for what they truly are.
Don't cry for her, Fenton. She wasn't human. Didn't you see when I touched her?
I saw it, Dad.
Fenton You killed her.
I didn't kill her, son. I destroyed her. She was a demon. You know, I wasn't so sure I could do it myself. I mean, she looked like a woman to me too. But after I touched her, all I could see was the evil. And I had to do it. I'm sorry you didn't see it too. You will next time.
Fenton You... you're gonna do it again?
This is our job now, son. You've got to accept that.
Fenton I won't let you.
We are doing God's work here.
Fenton I'll tell.
If you do, someone will die. The angel was clear on that. Do you understand? Answer me, Fenton. Do you understand?
Fenton Listen to me, Adam. Dad kills people.
No, he doesn't. He's a demon slayer.
Fenton That's all lies, Adam.
No, it's not. I see it when he touches them.
Fenton No, you don't. Dad's brainwashed you. It's all a big lie. He's a murderer and you help him.
No! We're just serving God's will. I'm telling Dad on you!
Are you afraid?
Fenton You
Only demons should fear me... and you're not a demon are you? The angel said you were. But I can't believe that. I won't. You're my son. And I love you more than my own life. You know what's funny about all this, Fenton? I'm afraid of you.
Do you see what you made me do? You made me commit murder...
Fenton I didn't make you do anything. You did! You're crazy!
I never committed murder before.
Fenton I seen you murder lots of people.
Those weren't people, son. They were demons.
Fenton No they weren't!
That man is dead, and it's your fault. You killed him because you have no faith.
Fenton The days came and went. I counted them by the light through the hatch door and Adam's visits. I only slept when I passed out from exhaustion.
What about your dad? Didn't he ever come back to at least check on you?
Fenton On the seventh day.
Has God spoken to you yet?
Fenton There is no God. I lost count of the days after that. It felt like weeks. I finally went beyond fear into total insanity. I saw God. He had finally sent me a vision. It was then that I understood my destiny just like Dad said I would.
You know, Fenton, I've been waiting for this moment since this all started.
Fenton I'm ready to fulfill my destiny.
I'm proud of you, son.
Fenton Adam? If you ever destroy me, promise me you'll bury me here.
I promise to God I'll bury you here.
Dad?
Come on out here, Adam. [turns to Fenton] Shine that light over here.
Hey dad, who is that?
That's a demon, son. Come on in here, boys, it's all right. Come on, don't be afraid. [closes them in the shed as the boys stare, frightened and stunned]
Fenton [voiceover]
God had come to Dad earlier that day and told him that the time had come. After work he drove down to Jacksonville, about forty-five minutes or so southwest of Thurman. He said he had never been there before but he had no trouble finding it, God was leading him.
Cynthia Harbridge [turning around surprised]
Yes?
Fenton [Dad then hits her in the head with the metal pipe] [Dad grabs for the ax]
Dad don't! Please don't!
Fenton, if I could spare you of this I would. But we are God's servants, and his will must be served! Don't be afraid, son.
[after killing a man]
I still can't believe you didn't see it. He was a murderer of little children, Fenton. Babies... babies.
Fenton [Dad walks off]
He's the murderer. We got to get out of here, Adam.
What do you mean?
Fenton We gotta run away. I told you we were gonna have to.
I don't want to run away.
Fenton We have to.
Why?
Fenton Listen to me, Adam... Dad kills people.
No he doesn't! He's a demon slayer.
Fenton That's all lies, Adam.
No, it's not, I see it when he touches them.
Fenton No, you don't. Dad's brainwashed you, it's all a big lie. He's a murderer and you help him.
Nuh-uh! We're just serving God's will. I'm telling Dad on you!
I want you to know, I've never killed anything in my whole life.
Fenton That's a lie and you know it.
I did a lot of thinking and praying after you went to bed. I asked the Angel to visit you, instead he visited me. He told me something... that I don't want to believe.
Fenton What?
It doesn't matter, because together you and I are going to prove him wrong. You just don't have any faith, that's why you can't see the truth. But we're going to change that.
[Dad and Fenton stand outside next to the backyard shed]
I want you to dig a hole right here. It needs to be about ten feet deep, fifteen feet wide on both sides. The length and width should form a perfect square.
Fenton What?
You heard me.
Fenton Why?
Because I'm your father and you do what I tell you. Understand? Do you?
Fenton Yes sir.
Alright then, I expect half that to be done by the time I get home from work tonight.
Fenton Dad, I can't do that.
Pray!
Fenton [voiceover]
I started digging that goddamn hole, but I did not pray. I would not. I hated God, I despised him. My hatred helped me dig, kept me going. Dad's, or God's, or the Angel's or whoever's plan it was would not work on me. I knew what Dad was doing was wrong, and nothing was gonna change that.