A disappearing descending staircase was another trap that they hurriedly avoided.The five entered another outer-chamber filled with artifacts from every era of early history ("the mother lode"), and then approached the inner chamber after opening its puzzle-like doorway entrance.As the empo increases, the two swing and twirl - and effortlessly leap back and forth over the railing - and then hurl themselves over the opposite railing and stroll casually toward the door.[Had the entire film been Laurie""s dream?][Note: In the shorter theatrical version, Michael grabbed Loomis in the shack and began repeatedly slashing his face and stabbing him in the chest(# 19 death)."As they go down the stairs to continue the tour, Charlotte mentions the servant help: "The colored girl comes three times a week.