The Haunting of Hill House Part Eight 'Witness Marks' First Time Watching! TV Reaction!!

[@VonPunk]

At the 12m35s mark, many viewers leaned forward and rubbed their hands together in gleeful anticipation.....and were not disappointed. :D

[@Steve_Blackwood]

I’m not even ashamed to admit I’ve been eagerly awaiting that jump! 😂

[@ryanakers1372]

@@Steve_Blackwood Is there any other reason to watch Hill House reactions?

[@jeffreygranda9815]

Okay

[@csmelen]

LMAO

[@ponfed]

Hihihi...

[@latinguitar2]

Clicked for the jump scare, stayed for their personalities. These guys are awesome!

[@chriskelly3481]

Oooh, cool. A newbie to TBR? They're lovely AND switched on. Good reactors.

[@dezo343]

Stick around, these two are really top notch! 👍

[@TBRSchmitt]

Dang! Thanks for the kind words! Hope you enjoy!

[@samantha_schmitt]

❤️

[@redemption44]

Yes, I love these 2

[@Lannisen]

What makes that jumpscare sp effective is that it was real. Victoria was told to jump in whenever she wanted without the other two knowing, so they had 3 more pages of dialogue when she did and the other two's reaction is real 😅

[@darthmuppet]

I bet Kate banished Mike to the couch for a few nights after filming that. 😂

[@ladygeekgirl]

I like that in directors where they want the real thing.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Wow, never knew that! Even with this same comment in every reaction video of HoHH episode 8 there ever was and will be! See ya in the future, factoid! 😄

[@David-hr8mq]

@@genghisgalahad8465 Well guess what, this is the first time I've seen that comment so I'm glad it's there. And you obviously are too so you can reply to it and try to show everyone how edgy you are.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@David-hr8mq 😄 I haven’t achieved “edgelord” status so don’t be inflating my ego just yet. I prefer dark lord, it’s just old school. Kids these days love the word “edgy”, litrally. The fun factoid comments are fun because it’s almost guaranteed to be said as it happens in LotR reactions as well!

[@arnodk2852]

You're right, Nell wanted them to stop fighting. Normally jump scares are cheap, but I love when there is an actual reason for them to be included and some context, which this show did well.

[@thebookgeek87]

And that my friends is the jump scare moment we've been waiting for. Theo's monologue afterwards was simply amazing. That was one of the best jump scares I've seen. Scared the hell outta me the first time. It was Nell. She's sick of them arguing

[@TBRSchmitt]

She had to go extreme for them to notice her!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@TBRSchmitt what I so appreciate with that moment on this channel was the “what the hell!” energy you guys had at that moment. There’s unexpected jump-scare and then there’s TBR’s jump scare reaction AND “what the hell!” expressions! 👍😁 AND what I love is of your taking in the episode and still got that second jump scare! I’m here for it all!

[@williamjeffery8210]

"I don't even know if I screamed." Well, let's ask my dog that jumped off the couch and hid under a bed! LOL! Great reaction as always, guys! Thanks for enduring the jumpscare of the decade for our entertainment!

[@SomeRandomDude895]

"I just blacked out for a second" that took me out hahahahaha. Your brain overloaded 🤣🤣🤣

[@stroudboi]

Oh my god you totally screamed louder on this jump scare than the vending machine scene on episode 5 😂

[@samantha_schmitt]

I think I blacked out 😂

[@Mikeysizzles]

@@samantha_schmitt you actually scarred me with that scream

[@vicjr74]

Greatest jump scare ever! This show is definitely a masterpiece of acting, writing and directing. Great reaction.

[@garethstanden3732]

Theo's speech in this ep is mirrored really well by Katie Segal in Midnight Mass. Flanagan really seems interested in the afterlife dialogue more and more. Great stuff.

[@GigiC4]

I just love to see people's reaction to that jump scare, no matter how big and tough they are they scream like little girls LOL!

[@TBRSchmitt]

Scream and then cry to Theo’s dialogue!

[@redemption44]

Girl let me tell you, I was in the army when this show released, and I was hooked immediately. That part in this episode made me scream louder than I've ever screamed from a show or movie, ever, and I'm 6'3, 230 lbs 😂😂😂 I damn near jumped out of my skin when I first saw this episode

[@losingstreak415]

@@TBRSchmitt That dialogue hit me so hard when I first watched this. I even tear up hearing it again in reaction videos. I think that's a fear a lot of us have. That when you die, it's just nothing in a black abyss. Mike Flanagan is just amazing

[@06hAnBan26]

The numbnail for this video is hilarious 🤣😭 Samantha's face

[@TBRSchmitt]

Haha a ton of great options from that one jump scare!

[@randyrodriguez7672]

That was an all-time great for reactions. You have chosen... wisely.

[@samantha_schmitt]

😂😂

[@drewrayg]

You guys are one of if not my favorite reactors. So many are here to try their stand up routine or are talking throughout that they don’t watch the film or tv show. But you guys are fans of what you’re watching and are honestly reacting to what you’re seeing. Also, you’re personalities are just winners.

[@dorguinas]

I think the stuff with steve is more about he thinking that he is ALREADY going crazy... Its a lot to deal with. He is like trying to make his wife be his anchor, but he sees ghosts while not believing them... So he is on the edge right now.

[@mjkjelland13]

I normally don't jump scare easily, and not bad when I do. But HOLY HELL, Headphone flew off, My cigarette launched out of my hand and hit the monitor, almost fell out of my seat, screamed like a little school girl and spent the next 20 seconds trying to compose myself, which of course led to several minutes of me laughing hysterically. I REALLY wish I had been recording it. because it would have been so funny to see me (6'4", 280lbs, Grizzly Adams lookalike) totally losing his shit. Plus, it is followed by THE BEST dialog of the entire season by Theo.

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

LOL

[@chriskelly3481]

EVERYONE has to pause the show and get their s**t together after THAT scene the first time, before taking in Theos monologue. 🤣

[@ldkinbote]

THIS...is the appropriate response.

[@kaytho5830]

I was watching at like 3am and eating in bed, I almost choked to death and had tears streaming down my face. I sat there in silence after finally catching a decent breathe for at least 3 minutes just reflecting 😂

[@sheilathompsett2570]

I pee'd myself 🥺

[@jasonsabbath6996]

To join everyone else, I was waiting 8 episodes for that jump scare! It totally got me too! Then after regaining composure, the monologue from Theo is devastating! As someone who struggles with multiple mental health issues, it really hit me hard.

[@AlessaParker]

finally the moment we look forward to when a reaction channel begins this series 🤣

[@Redsdelight]

Agreed. Its awesome that nobody blew it by giving them the heads up.

[@jenniferdarling6]

Maybe the scariest moment in cinematic history Nell jumpin in between her sisters like that to stop them arguing

[@mrkemrk]

Everyone talks about the infamous jumpscare. But dad talking about the clock repair man, the "witness marks" that antiques are identified by, the treehouse reveal, and Stephen. Realizing maybe for the first time his dad was right all along. It was my favorite part of the series. Insanely great storytelling. And creeped me out ten times more than Nell from the backseat.

[@joelmayberry6771]

That's definitely one of my favorite episodes! I absolutely loved Theo's monolog, and she should have been nominated for an Emmy just for that speech, but she didn't get anything. That jump scare was amazing too!

[@dezo343]

I feel so bad laughing and rewinding the jumpscares 😆 I knew it was coming and I felt guilty all week looking forward to seeing it. Lol

[@BangTanPrettiNikki]

Same and I watched it so many times. It has got to everyone. Now it’s funny and we feel bad for enjoying it. Lol

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

I didn’t feel bad at all. I was grinning with anticipation…

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

The jump scare in the car gets everyone! I love seeing reactions to it and this didn't disappoint!

[@zammmerjammer]

When I heard about the vasectomy, I was like, "Welp, better luck on your second marriage, Steve." There's really no coming back from that.

[@Fordo007]

you can get those reversed though, at least in most cases.

[@zammmerjammer]

@@Fordo007 The problem was not the vasectomy. The problem was lying about it.

[@Fordo007]

@@zammmerjammer ahhhhhh… yeah, I understand what you meant now.

[@jhornacek]

He literally thought from childhood that his entire family had a mental illness and that if he ever had kids they would suffer from that illness too.

[@Khay-77]

It's so hard not to just binge the last episodes all at once. I was late for work because I stayed up late to finish this after that cliffhanger. Worth it.

[@ziggystarlord]

oh man, that reaction was so good... I laughed my ass off... but dont worry, i was in the same boat the first time and have since watched many reactors jump and scream to that jump scare, with giddyness lol

[@theoneandonlyoni]

I really like your two reaction vids! The best is when tbr jumps, and it makes Samantha really really jump, Another was Kindergarten Cop, when the kid falls from the tower.. Don’t have a heart attack you two, congratulations on your wedding!!!

[@dezo343]

Thanks for the reminder, I totally forgot that one got him good 😆

[@samantha_schmitt]

The Kindergarten Cop jump scare still gets me every time 😂 thank you!

[@ghostsurfer23]

I'm genuinely loving this watch-through. You guys and 'You Me and the Movies' are pretty much watching in tandem, give or take a day or two, and it's a great way for me to experience the series again through fresh eyes. I genuinely loved it the first time I saw it, and I remember discourse at the time it was released being very mixed on the ending, so I'm curious to see how both your channels take it.

[@lennonlove8199]

I’m watching You Me and The Movies reaction too m! Haha. Same reason - I love seeing people reacting to this show

[@ghostsurfer23]

@@lennonlove8199 Just the fact that it's two couples, and their episodes release so close to each other. It's interesting aha

[@Steve_Blackwood]

@@lennonlove8199 Me three 👋🏻 😂

[@BangTanPrettiNikki]

I’m so sorry but that jump scare never gets old. It gets everyone!!! Sorry guys but amazing reaction as always. I laughed so hard at the jump scare now I fell bad....A little 🤣🥺🥰

[@jjc5871]

The episode with the scene we’ve all been waiting for.

[@smootsprint4722]

This had one of the best jump scares on record. No anticipation, but now in retrospect it makes sense why it happened. Nelle always shows up when the sister's are fighting

[@mohanicus]

HAHAHAH...excellent jump scare guys at 12:44..yeah thats a rough jump scare indeed...everything flew in the air my first time...remote control..the dog...my drink..you name it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

This show is so good. Poignant dialogue, great acting, horror tied with family grief. Jumpscares all felt earned

[@brewcityjesus]

I waited so long for the moment at 12:45 and it was completely worth it. I was wearing headphones when I watched this and I screamed like a wuss as well. Theo's scene was amazing.

[@taylornorth]

And that scream by the way 🤣🤣 y’all looked STRESSED after this episode lmaoo

[@Redsdelight]

Now that they've seen it, I can mention it. I've been waiting for 8 episodes for them to reach the jump scare. Lol Edit: After watching their reaction, it was as hilarious as I thought it would be.

[@TBRSchmitt]

Glad it was worth the wait lol

[@ponfed]

It's Nell. Fun fact. The actress for Nellie was told to pop up from the back seat... paaages in the script before she was supposed to. Theo and Shirley's reactions were genuine. They were expecting the jump scare later.....genius fucking show... as I said in another comment, it's the most emotional show that scared me.. and it's the scariest show that made me cry.

[@ponfed]

Ok I saw that a hundred people told you that "fun fact" ... sorry

[@jksgameshelf3378]

Oh, man, this is the episode I always wait for when people react to this show. I was lying flat on my couch when "that" scene happened, and I felt like I was gonna fly right up and hit the ceiling. One of the greatest jump scares ever, and your reaction was perfect.

[@Simyonovich]

Consider this. We hear the first word Ghost Nell says to Luke as "Go" in his episode and then her second word is "Don't" , in the Burial scene. Seemingly disconnected words. But if you flip the perspective away from Luke's linear perception of time to Ghost Nell's perspective, you'll realize she's flasing through moments in reverse, so the actual order of her interrupted message is "Don't. Go." Meaning; Don't Go to the House, i would suggest. Because she knows he'll come after her.

[@kalevi7821]

Since you said you were doing this, everyone was waiting for THAT moment. Man did it deliver!

[@clonexx]

I’ve been eagerly awaiting this episode. That has to be one of the scariest and most “out of nowhere” jump scares I’ve ever seen. I don’t scare easily but when I first saw this it made me yell, and I don’t generally make noise even when I do get startled. Both of your reactions were great, you both had amazing expressions on your faces. The reaction was priceless, you both are fun to watch.

[@Halderic]

It's been FIVE DAYS, it's about time!! 😂 (in all seriousness, I've been waiting for this so many thanks)

[@aaronmahinay7777]

I've been waiting for you guys to get to this jump scare 😄

[@lordwalker71]

This is always the best episode to watch for peoples reactions when Nell pops out between Theo and Shirley lol.

[@TheLisa-Al-Gaib]

Love you guys! Thank you for this💕

[@chriskelly3481]

Look, "that" scene IS a classic, but, I mean, the whole program is one of, if not THE best shows ever made.

[@thehorrorden]

That jump scare got me too when I first saw the show! I’ve been waiting to see your reactions to that moment

[@steviekc9057]

You both screamed (if ohhhhh shix!!! counts lol) Thanks for watching and sharing!!!

[@MrsTuppence]

Ohh yes haha THE 8 episode. Amazing reaction, you guys are pretty cool, keeping going

[@rickpalacio7]

Your reactions to this wonderful series are my favorites of the channel so far! This show truly is a marvelous piece of work and Mike Flanagan is such a talented writer-director and show runner. I'm excited to hear that you might watch his other two series as well. When you do get around to them, please keep an open mind and don't compare them to "Hill House". They're completely unrelated stories and are not as scary as "Hill House", but they're also definitely not trying to be. That's not to say that they don't have their scares, but the balance of their goals and interests lie in other directions. The Haunting of Bly Manor" (like the book and the original movie that inspired it) is more of a poignant gothic melodrama than a full on horror story, and "Midnight Mass" is a more cerebral examination of religion, faith or belief (of various kinds), as well as certain specific legends. These shows are all different beasts that share some of the same strengths: compelling characters played by wonderful actors, evocative, haunting an beautiful visuals, and the great dialogue and storytelling of Flanagan and his fellow writers, directors and filmmaking team.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Wow!! Thought would be a midnight upload!! Haunting of Hill House Episode 8 on TBR Schmitt! Here. We. Go!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

The pop out in the car... And the insights are so good leading up to next episodes! And I like the figuring out as much as possible like “who was it that popped out” is an interesting take-in and as close to watching it anew as possible. I hadn’t realized a few things and perspectives until watching reactions to this brilliant show!

[@nerulon089]

That car scene, I swear my heart skipped a beat when I watched that alone in the dark. The whole series without any jumpscare, BUT THAT ONE ! So unexpected !

[@redemption44]

I LOVE this scene. I've watched so many reactions to that jump scare and everyone freaks the fuck out 🤣🤣🤣 I love your reactions.

[@RandyReviews1990]

did you jump as well when you first saw it?

[@mercedesdrake9113]

that may have been the best reaction the that jumpscare i have ever seen. i had to replay it and laughed out loud both times.

[@JackOiswatching]

Hell yeah, we're here! 12:44, you're welcome, but watch the whole video, it's worth it!

[@frankrodriguez2999]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alibabaghanoujtv]

For added fun, rewatch that bit at x0.5. It makes everyone sound drunk and you can witness the reaction and shrieking in its full glory.

[@chriskelly3481]

Hells yeah. Every HH vet loves the ep8 reactions largely coz of that. So we often push through to "that" money shot before running back to watch the whole reaction. 🤣

[@samantha_schmitt]

@@alibabaghanoujtv horrified to just now learn you can watch this in slow mo 😂

[@drafter3412]

You guys are awesome!

[@richardsmith2370]

😂 “Oh Yeah! You screamed. To the point that I thought the neighbours were gonna come knocking.”

[@pantlessreactions]

This show just plays on so many emotions. And that jump scare 😳

[@Poss1]

Fantastic! Here you are! I'm excited. They learn things, we learn things. They were wrong, we are wrong... It's just more more wonderful stuff. Thanks! Here we go!

[@marebear875]

First, your reaction to that jump scare in the car sums up probably most if not all of our reactions to watching the first time, I know that was pretty much me back when I first saw it, holy hell lol I wanted to say in regards to that particular jump scare, and my sister and I have talked about this a lot, is that it's one of the smartest jump scares ever done. It's really more than a simple jump scare for the sake of a scream; it was Nell screaming at her sisters to stop fighting. If you watch it with that in mind it's brilliant. Even in death Nell cares so much about her family's relationships and in that moment her investment in her sisters reached such a fever pitch that she inserts herself in between them, as you would when two people are fighting especially those you care about, and she just lets loose her frustration like "GUYS STOP IT ALREADY!!!" Jump scares are really overused and can be very lazy but not this one, and honestly pretty much all of the ones in the show don't feel that way, they feel effective and like they have purpose if you just think about them from a different perspective.

[@el34glo59]

Best jump scare in history imo in this episode. And it was for a reason too. It meant something. Also happened to be real with the actors. Such a brilliant show and episode. The acting was amazing

[@billiam8554]

Great reaction and discussion guys! There was no treehouse! On a rewatch you see so much more! Enjoy the final episodes.

[@angellopez3202]

Been waiting for you guys to react to this episode because of that epic scare 😂 Keep up the awesome videos, been following a few months now & every single video is great!

[@TheDwyne]

That was Nell in the truck that caused the jumpscare... She caught me off guard to 😳😂

[@ladygeekgirl]

That jumpscare got me when I first watched it but that scene was emotional with Theo.

[@matthewlee8725]

"I don't know if I even screamed" "Oh, you screamed" Classic :)

[@Citizen88020120820]

This is prolly one of the best jump scares ever

[@beenicbuzz4273]

The biggest jump scare for TBR since the pigeon in Kindergarten Cop 😉.

[@samantha_schmitt]

😂😂

[@amydubuque2894]

Best jump scare ever... and you guys definitely didn't disappoint. Lol.

[@One_Odd_Ood]

Your continually more beleaguered and exhausted “All right”s at the end of these episodes are great. Love you guys.

[@dalton6173]

The jump scare scene with the sisters in the car, was actually a surprise to the two actresses in the front seat. Apparently it was written a different way and they told the actresses that they wanted to run a few more lines in the car and had the third actress hide in the backseat so when she jumped out it actually scared the other two and those are their genuine reactions. I honestly don't remember where I heard this it's been a while it could wrong however I remember trusting The source whenever I first learned this information. It's true probably easily verifiable.

[@DannX68]

I'm a horror fan, I usually watch scary stuff after dark to get the real feeling. As I didn't find this show that scary (awesome, though, loved it from the first second), I put on this episode at like 2 in the afternoon - and jumped 10 feet in the air when Nell jumped out. Good times :D

[@chillysauceprophecii]

both of you two jump scares are hilarious 😂

[@DD-pi1ks]

Me listening to you drag Steve’s ass to hell and back: “I love this song”

[@a415man]

Have been waiting like everyone else for the jump scare react, but gotta say Bro - the look on your face at the very end when Luke gets grabbed - that 'are f*cking kidding me' look....worth the price of admission right there lol

[@MikeB12800]

Wow! That reaction to the car jump scare was louder than the Friday the 13th one!!

[@cmsweitzer1]

I knew it was coming yet the Mrs. scared the sh*t out of me! LOL, you two are a great pair and your reactions are fantastic!

[@TheMajestyD]

Lol the scream in the car had me laughing haha

[@yaburnt9754]

i should rewatch this, i missed a lot of easter eggs throughout the series...

[@gustonzimasheen]

13:56: It's Rose Red you might say?

[@ricklee5387]

Holy crap!!!!!!!!! I think all 3 of us jumped on that one, you guys!!!!!! Lol

[@samantha_schmitt]

😂😂

[@craigcassidy6078]

Your wife's reaction was class 👏 I don't think I've seen anybody scream scared like that before

[@conureron3792]

The dad mentioned no treehouse. It’s a key element about the house. Able to morph a room to become whatever the kids wanted.

[@trevburnard]

Best. Jump scare. Ever!

[@gomeri]

LMAO that jumpscare scream was amazing xD

[@randyrodriguez7672]

The last two episodes of this are like a secret I want to scream, but I know I can not. My guess is the final two episodes will be my favorite of all from the channel.

[@AmandaWspoon]

As someone who can't have children (lots of medical reasons) I went through self-worth issues and felt resentment towards peers and friends for a time. I mourned my fertility. Steve is a POS for letting his wife think its her fault.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

It was a bold decision to have a jumpscare be that outrageous. Could have backfired and made the audience feel insulted, but turned out perfectly justified and earned by what follows.

[@tiananesbitt7156]

That brunette is Mrs. Netflix. She's in so much of them! You guys had a heart attack!!

[@nicki5558]

That jumpscare was great , jumped the first time I watched the episode 😄

[@rjcasale457]

Most of the time I feel like a jump scare is a cheap way to startle me, not to frighten, unless there done right...this might be the most well timed and properly used jump scare ever.

[@shwicaz]

"They need to hurry up" HAHAHA

[@santa1563]

lmao this is the one we’ve been waiting for 🤣

[@victorzuniga233]

I knew exactly what scene you were watching based on your screenshot 😂

[@ShoNuff3K]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa WHAT THE HELL! GLORIOUS!

[@ChuckS117]

Did I slow-mo the jump scare? Damn right I did

[@mokefish8126]

Are you two planning on reacting to Bly Manor and Midnight Mass? Would be awesome if you did, great reactions!

[@candicekimbrough4859]

@12:47 poor Sam 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@thisisscorpio6024]

(12:45) I've been waiting for this moment. This show is required Halloween viewing.

[@The_RedVIII]

Mike Fallnigans new show Midnight Mass is so good, you really should consider reacting to it!

[@michaelnemo7629]

lol. Y'all were NOT prepared.