The Haunting of Hill House - Episode 1- Steven Sees a Ghost - REACTION - First Time Watching

[@jthomann71]

In for a ride. This is hands down my favorite ghost story ever. The fact that it's a 10 episode show gives it room to breathe and develop. It's also a fully realized family drama, with characters that are much more fully fleshed out again thanks to the time it takes. It's legitimately scary, tragic, sad. Oh, and it'll make you cry.

[@RamblersInc]

It's a good start...we're already intrigued.

[@sandpiperr]

Hahaha! This series isn't babystepping into horror it's teach someone to swim by tossing them in the deep end!

[@akbar_khalid]

Sshhh!!! Don't tell them that 😉

[@RamblersInc]

😭😭😭😭😭 Why did we include this show in the poll? What have we done?

[@joseabito-on442]

You guys are the perfect reactors for Flanagan's works. Excited to follow along ❤

[@VS-re1sr]

Me too! These gentlemen are so empathetic that I am enthusiastic to watch them notice things I have not. I do not consider Hill House to be horror because the gore is sparse and the characters are complex.

[@AmarthwenNarmacil]

Awesome, I can't wait for the next episodes! I hope after Hill House you do Flanagan's other shows as well. They are all different but really, really good.

[@RamblersInc]

Let us survive this one first 🫣😂

[@EleshNorn-ui1eg]

Just watched your good place episodes love that show. I cant stop watching it...over and over. Anyway... This show is, IMO, the best of all time. Its literally perfection.

[@DL2133]

We know Shyam doesn't like horror. That's why it's so fun to watch Shyam be forced to watch horror. 😄 Flanagan is a master at creating tension throughout his projects. It really shows here and in Midnight Mass.

[@RamblersInc]

I swear, half the time I'm looking at him just to make sure he's ok 🤣

[@DL2133]

@@RamblersInc No spoiler, but there's going to be a moment later in the series in which someone close to him should be on standby with a defibrillator. He may not make it Manesh. 😂

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@RamblersInc If you are that concerned maybe it would be better to start him with 5 Nights at Freddy's? Based on the video game series. It's got an actor you know, Josh Hutcherson (Peeta in The Hunger Games), and it was deliberately done as an American PG13. Surprise worldwide high attendance when it came out.

[@RamblersInc]

@gailseatonhumbert added to the list

[@RamblersInc]

@DL2133 ok now I can't wait for this moment 😂

[@FilmBuff54]

Larks are birds frequently referenced in poetry for their birdsong. They mostly live and nest on the ground.

[@MrSynn69]

One of the best horror based TV series ever in my opinion. Its based on novel of the same name by Shirley Jackson. The follow up Netflix series by Mike Flannigan are all worth a looking. Having said that The Haunting of Bly Manor is "different" ghost story based on the writings of Henry James.

[@RamblersInc]

Oh he did multiple shows. Erm...let's see how well we make it out of this first 🫣

[@ROLANDSONOFSTEPHEN690]

We'll this is exciting!!!! YES!!! Excellent pick! Sorry for whats the come Shyam. Just know that the quality of the writing is just as fantastic as the scares.

[@RamblersInc]

🤞🤞🤞

[@lauradawson7964]

Yes guys! Let’s go!

[@tsumiproductions]

I was not expecting this! So excited for your reaction to this series. It was a master class of its genre.

[@michaelmanville89]

I do not like horror generally. I do love great art regardless of genre. This is great art and one of my favorite stories put to film. Can't wait to see your reactions :)

[@RamblersInc]

Ahh ok. We're in the same boat. Good.

[@KierstenMB]

I loved your introduction and explanation for why you've picked this to watch. When this was on my friends could not stop talking about how good it was but I am RUBBISH when it comes to horror 😂 As I love your reactions I'd actually decided to watch you watching this as a way of baby stepping myself into the horror genre 😅 So your introduction made me feel a lot better. And who knows, as you move through the series I might pluck up the courage to watch an episode before watching your reaction, which is what I normally do. We shall see! Great episode as always ❤

[@RamblersInc]

However it goes, we're all in this together 😂 Hopefully the added bonus of it being a mystery might help.

[@kateness8]

I’m so excited for you two to watch this! There are some really good jump scares, and it’s nice and creepy. But it’s actually more about the family and relationships and heartbreak. It’s beautiful

[@RamblersInc]

I'm glad we get an immersive story....it might hep with the jump scares.

[@corgiluver9718]

Love this show. Better yet, I can tell from your first reaction (especially Shyam's) that this is going to be a load of fun! I can only smile thinking of what's to come.

[@RamblersInc]

😂

[@ThatCronus]

This show is amazing. Be sure to watch the background as well.

[@RamblersInc]

background?

[@JennyAnn]

​@@RamblersIncYou may or may not notice some figures on the periphery of the action every once in a while in the house. Once you finish the series, check out one of the videos here on KZbin talking about the ghosts of Haunting of Hill House.

[@MrSynn69]

Oh also there are about 20 odd ghosts in the shadows as Easter Eggs spread throughout see how many you can spot?

[@RamblersInc]

You...WHAT ?!

[@akbar_khalid]

@RamblersInc pay attention to the dark areas, voids, corners, etc. Hill House has multiple "ghosts". Some are just in the background. It's fun to spot as many as you can.

[@jeffmartin1026]

This is a phenomenal series, not a word or scene wasted. The face Luke drew in the playhouse was the face that Nell made to older Hugh in the bed and at the end of the show to Steve. Easter Egg: young Hugh is played by Henry Thomas. He played Elliot in the movie E.T., Luke keeps his crayons in an E.T. lunchbox.

[@RamblersInc]

Oh wow. Time flies. I had no idea that was him. Good easter egg with the crayons.

[@Ljrobison]

Hill House! Lets go. I came for Community but ill be staying for this too. I dont know about this being baby steps though haha.

[@RamblersInc]

😂

[@stuckkt5533]

This show is amazing. I’m so glad more people are watching it! It’s scary, emotional, and it got me through such a hard time in my life

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Originally a book House on Haunted Hill was a 1959 movie with Vincent Price that was remade in 1999 and now this series.

[@RamblersInc]

Oh I had no idea it's that old. Same story?

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@RamblersInc yes

[@jeffmartin1026]

This series is based on the book The Haunting of Hill House. Vincent Price is not in The Haunting, he was in The House on Haunted Hill. The Haunting stars Julie Harris, Clair Bloom, Richard Johnson & Russ Tamblyn. This is not the original story of The Haunting of HIll House.

[@AugustEverywhere]

Shyam, we got you buddy. This will be scary but you can handle it.

[@RamblersInc]

🤝

[@mikecarew8329]

If you guys like Flannagan's work here, you MUST react to his "Midnight Mass"

[@Grizzly_6623]

Man what a fantastic show! Just great all around

[@thewheezingdead]

This is going to be a lot of fun. The show is incredible, as Mike Flannagan's works usually are. Baby steps huh?

[@RamblersInc]

Well, this came second in the KZbin poll. "The people had spoken". I really hope this was a baby step from our last horror reaction. 😂

[@mbavdegrassidc1]

Such a good show! I can't wait to see you guys watch it ❤

[@minkalampinen9519]

This show is exceptional and will surprise you! I love good horror that doesn't only do the usual annoying (and asinine) jump scare routine, but the horror elements weren't the most impressive thing in this series not even close, I'll say no more. Enjoy the ride!

[@アキコ2003]

My favorite family character study Mike flanagan is an amazing director. This is also my favorite show from him after "midnight mass" my number one favorite work from this director

[@waywarddeee]

Just found your channel! And I LOVE y'alls reaction to this first episode! Can't wait for more!

[@feykabah]

Welcome to the world of Mike Flanagan. He is a genius. You would love all of his works.

[@davidhart6291]

This is one of the best shows ever. Yes, it’s a ghost story, but it’s sooooooo much more than that. Episodes 1&2 are kinda a slow burn while they establish themes & characters, but the show really blasts off into masterpiece territory from 3 onwards. Subbed for the rest of the HHH journey!

[@wynnyx7071]

This and Bly Manor EFFED ME UP!!!!

[@RamblersInc]

That scary?

[@jasontaouma5059]

My daughter told me this was more of a psychological thriller and not a ghost story. She sooo lied....

[@RamblersInc]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Blizzard0fHope]

i mean shes not really wrong. . .horror is really just a setting for the story . a background. . the story is the family

[@jasontaouma5059]

Granted but its also the freeking ghost woman hanging from the ceiling. She got me good...

[@kellyhailey4942]

Subscribing for these Hill House reactions. I really enjoyed your reaction and commentary. This show is truly like catching lightning in a bottle, it is that good. I hope you find value in watching this show and, with any luck, other works of Mike Flanagan. For horror movie, watch Doctor Sleep, Mike Flanagan's, adaptation of Stephen King's sequel to The Shining.

[@RamblersInc]

Added both The Shining and Doctor Sleep to the watchlist 👍

[@kellyhailey4942]

@@RamblersInc That is amazing. I sincerely hope you enjoy this journey and that it increases your subscriber base.

[@nightseifer]

you guys have no idea what your in for. Hope you do other Mike Flannigan shows

[@RamblersInc]

If we survive this one 😂

[@Simyonovich]

Larks are a ground dwelling songbird. UK actually is a native range for many larks; as all but one of the many species' ranges are located in "Old World" Europe. If you actually ramble in the UK, you've cerainly heard their songs.

[@RamblersInc]

Ahhhh ok. You learn something new every day 👍

[@shawngipson5403]

Please pay attention to the background of every scene. There are 134 ghosts hidden throughout the series.

[@RamblersInc]

Like a game of Where's Waldo in a TV show😂

[@wynnyx7071]

Tissues. You may need tissues at the end.

[@ZachParks21]

Some ideas(y'all may have seen some): Movies: Eurotrip Road Trip American Pie(1,2,3, Band Camp, Reunion) Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back National Lampoons Van Wilder My Boss's Daughter National Lampoons Going The Distance Wedding Crashers Sex Drive(R version. Unrated is actually a garbage version. Trust) The Girl Next Door National Lampoons Barely Legal National Lampoons Dorm Daze Kill Bill Jojo Rabbit Saving Silverman There is something about Mary Mallrats Dogma Good Will Hunting The Accountant Gone Girl Pulp Fiction Varsity Blues Lone Star State Of Mind Dodgeball an underg story Just Friends Meet the parents The Rundown Shanghai Noon Shanghai Knights The Tuxedo The Medallion Bring it on Fired Up Disturbia Captain Fantastic Hanna Anna Red Sparrow Wild America Without a Paddle Man of the House Grind Faculity Scouts Guide to the zombie apocalypse Tucker and Dale Vs Evil Ready or Not Abigail The Scream franchise (at least 1-3) Friday the 13th(2,4,6,7,8,X, Freddy Vs Jason) A nightmare on elm Street (1,3,4, A New Nightmare) Halloween(1,2,H20, Rob Zombie Halloween, The new trilogy) Tv: Haunting of Hill House Midnight Mass Smallville Buffy The Vampire Slayer Kyle XY Castle Mentalist Charmed Malcolm In The Middle Game Of Thrones Big Bang Theory Anime: One Piece Jujutsu Kiasen Tensei Slime So I'm a spider, so what Mushuko Tensei Demon Slayer Seven Deadly Sins Danmachi Dororo Emmenance in Shadow Inyusha

[@RamblersInc]

Woah. That's a biiiiiiiiig list. Will take our time going through it and add the ones we've haven't seen. Haven't really dipped our toe into anime yet. What would be a good first step?

[@ZachParks21]

@@RamblersInc 👍 One Piece is easy, but long. It's really an anime to do alongside other things your watching. Jujutsu Kiasen is good but pretty brutal. Tensei Slime is a good choice to start off though imo.