The Haunting of Hill House Part Three 'Touch' First Time Watching! TV Reaction!!

[@diamcole]

Theo didn't gain the ability, it runs in the family. Olivia explained the "sensitive" traits she noticed in some of her children in the scene where she gifted her the gloves.

[@calanor4130]

Theo seems to be perplexed by her ability though, as if she's unfamiliar with it. My take on this is that she's always had the ability, but it laid dormant until she was touched by the ghost.

[@kritler215ks]

Theo screaming after touching Nell literally gives me chills no matter how many times I see it.

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

And then you find out why she reacted like that, and it just makes it somehow worse.

[@BloominGandalf]

Agreed, phenomenal acting.

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

When you finally realize what Theo is seeing when she's lying on that couch and looking at the ceiling, it's one of the creepiest and most disturbing things ever. My skin crawls just thinking about that scene. FYI, the line "Whose hand was I holding?" is straight out of the original novel.

[@BolofromAvlis]

The sound design and the creepy camera angles are also inspired quite a bit by the original adaptation in the 60,s film directed by Robert Wise.

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

@@BolofromAvlis I remember when I first saw the trailer for this series that I recognized several parts of the house that seemed right out of the Wise film, especially the room with the spiral staircase.

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

It took me a couple of viewings to see Mr Smiley up there, but you’re right, it freaked the shit out of me, especially after Theo’s reaction.

[@DD-pi1ks]

Sam is always so perceptive. You guys are the only people who I’ve seen make the other bank account connection in this episode.

[@StayFractalesque]

whoa spoiler alert

[@user-yf6hb8oj7w]

i was just thinking the same thing, he picks up on things so fast!

[@Lions1986]

@@StayFractalesque it was revealed in this episode........

[@chelseat177]

I love how this is filmed and how tasteful even the dark scenes are. Some directors would definitely do a POV of the little girl on the couch with the foster dad, I like that this show doesn’t need to exploit scenes like that and they treat the audience as a smart audience, we don’t need to see it to understand what’s going on. Many of us even knew what was going on in the intro of this episode, like a gut feeling.

[@michaelhenry3234]

What was going on?

[@chelseat177]

@@michaelhenry3234 it says it in the video and they talk about it too while watching the episode. The foster dad was abusing the little girl.

[@silvsevie]

Another amazing detail in the show is that the knots in the wood, "Mr Smiley's" face one eye is big the other small; in the kids drawing, Mr Smiley in the window has one big eye one smaller one and the foster dad outside the house one big eye and a smaller one as well. All the other family members have the same size eyes, its just Mr Smiley and the abuser that have the Different sized eyes.

[@stephaniebedworth2470]

This is the episode that really grabbed me. I knew this series was gonna be something special after this one.

[@conureron3792]

Me too. Tremendous!

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

This episode made me love Theo, and I never looked back! To this day Theo and Nellie are my two favorite characters from this show.

[@HitmanStark]

When you rewatch the scene where the child is telling Theo about Mr. Smiley, she has the doll (the father) and placed him under the house. Then she explains how he “always gets in”. Then the picture the child drawn, Mr. Smiley is looking from WITHIN the house. She’s saying it’s her dad without actually saying it.

[@IH8YH]

McKenna Grace (Young Theo) is one of the most talented actors/actresses (not only kids but in general!) in Hollywood currently! I jjust hope they dont mess her up and she continues on the path she is on currently. BIG FAN

[@TheLisa-Al-Gaib]

Agreed! She was also amazing in The Handmaid’s Tale.

[@transmatized]

theo didn’t gain the ability from the house, it runs in the family like olivia said. the hand touching her in the beginning and her saying “whose hand was I holding?” is a reference to the hill house book that the show is loosely based on.

[@Doctor_whom]

one could also say the whole fucking show is a reference to the book.....ya dumdum

[@vkdragonfire2123]

@@Doctor_whom He means it's a reference to a specific occurrence and line from the book. No need to be rude.

[@conureron3792]

Character development is tremendous in this series. 5th episode about Nell blew my mind. The 6th episode is a technical masterpiece.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Theo's my fave character! ♥ I don't think that Steve was trying to see ghosts, but rather use other people's experiences as inspiration for his novels

[@wormskull2454]

That zombie/corpse ghoul that Luke sees in the basement was fucking horrifying, scariest scene in the entire series for me. It makes sense why he became a junkie, I probably would too after that childhood lol.

[@IH8YH]

for me the scaierst moment is a revelation that comes a bit later (Episode 5) because of what it reveals about the house

[@steviekc9057]

@@IH8YH agreed - I was TERRIFIED at that moment in episode 5, but it's also so brilliant I had to rewind and watch it again!

[@IH8YH]

@@steviekc9057 it is utterly brilliant indeed! i just rewatched that moment and it gave me the same chills and goosebumps as every time i watch it. the moment never fails to hit hard

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

The "whose hand was I holding" bit is directly from the book. It's also really well done in the original film.

[@DannX68]

When I first saw the movie at a very young age, that scene freaked me all the hell out.

[@jksgameshelf3378]

I've seen the original film so many times and it still scares the absolute shit out of me. I held off on watching this series for a while when it first camer out because I love the film so much, but so glad I finally watched it. It's really great how they expanded the novel but were so reverential of it and had so many nods to the original film, too. So much more to come that's going to be so much fun to watch their reactions!

[@jadeandjesse5908]

Yeah the hand holding scene is skipped over pretty quickly but ig its because the OG scene is so good theres not point to try and top it

[@Vort317545]

Prepare yourselves guys. Episodes 4,5,6 WILL put you through the emotional wringer and tear at your heartstrings. You are about to learn why this series is a masterpiece in storytelling, with a classic gothic ghost story thrown in the mix.

[@conureron3792]

6 is a technical masterpiece. A single cut. Mixing today with flashbacks. Beyond genius. 5 - I honestly cried for Nellie at the end. Get to see what caused Theo to react so profoundly after touching Nell. It’s mind-blowingly sad and horrific.

[@BADmoviesBradyDemarest]

Even after I've seen the series many times, I still get full body chills and tears at the end of most episodes. So powerful. Mike Flanagan is a master. I've been a fan ever since I saw his first movie Oculus in theaters. That's one I'd recommend checking out. It also has some fun time jumping.

[@steviekc9057]

This show is the most well done horror series I've experienced. Never before have I been so terrified yet compelled to rewatch scenes multiple times just to fully ingest the impact to the storyline. Truly brilliant.

[@redlaytee6157]

I can totally tell you guys are out of your comfort zone watching these. Thanks for doing it. It's a great series. Hope you come to love it too.

[@arnodk2852]

Re-watch the scene where that one kid first opens the cellar door and pay attention to the ladder.

[@emmy10537]

this is one of my fav episodes, theo is such a well written character.

[@AlessaParker]

that opening is another reference to the 1963 film but it was Nell who asks "whose hand was I holding?" thinking it was Theo's hand at first

[@Fabian_Lobo]

Awesome reaction as always guys! But TBR, we must protect Samantha at all costs, this series is gonna scar her for life. 🤣 As always the best to you and all the people watching along.

[@conureron3792]

Theo’s reaction when she touched Nell - what she saw is close to my reaction to the ending of Nell’s episode: it is mind blowing horrific! Sad and horrible and mind bending.

[@conureron3792]

I honestly cried for Nellie.

[@Poss1]

Oh, good! Just the thing to feed my dreams before sleep. "Touch" is a favorite. Thanks for sharing.

[@drewrayg]

This is such an incredible episode. Character development. Scares. Story. Brilliant. And as the series continues it just gets better and better.

[@minix3PLL2012]

Theo can see things that had happened, or in the future, you were right she sees when she touches her, her moms death state. She feels cold because she's sensitive, probably a physical medium. Where her mom is as well but hers are more in her head and it gives her migraines when she is experiencing something paranormal

[@patmcconnell9956]

2 minutes into your video a.k.a. the review of the last couple episodes and y’all are so cute about this show I love it

[@BolofromAvlis]

Such a terrific mini series. I've watched it twice now. The atmosphere and the character beats and actis is all just so spot on. A classic. I've like Flanagan's other Netflix stuff and his films, but this is his absolute best.

[@MercurianFunk]

Yes! Another one, perfect for bedtime here

[@shawnmorris6462]

I’m so glad you guys are sacrificing what I am sure is much needed sleep to watch this show!! Watching it again with you guys has been so much fun and get to relive how I was the first time I watched it. Easily one of my favorite tv shows. Can’t wait for the rest of the season. Thanks for the content and don’t forget to be awesome!!

[@kev51281]

This show is such a wild ride. I'm glad you're watching it and uploading often.

[@toriboy25]

You may have missed it in the first episode (I did the first time) when Steven and Luke were in the treehouse Luke had a drawing of a face with its mouth open wide open. It is possibly a drawing of Nelle when Stephen saw her ghost at the end of episode 1.

[@nEthing4Her]

Sooo many background ghosts in this show. Did you catch the one at 12:24 looking up at Theo from behind the ladder? There are YT videos covering all the background ghosts. This show was amazing.

[@svperstar]

Notice anything under the stairs when Theo opened the floor hatch........?

[@silvsevie]

wow! You guys are so good at connecting details and inferring things!! you guys got the touch thing so fast and the idea of the "blood money" going to the secret separate account keeping the business afloat.

[@philrob1978]

Such a great episode, yet you have such erm... delights to come. Love your speculation discussions at the end of these too, good fun. We're all sitting here shaking our heads saying "nope" or "well, nearly". :)

[@thoso1973]

The next three episodes are quite something to behold. Probably the best drama Mike Flanagan has made so far.

[@brookebailey2200]

The ending will ALWAYS give me chills. The difference between her as a child and her as an adult is the complete opposite, it’s so well done

[@the_nikster1]

I'm loving your theories and discussions! in fact this discussion has given me an idea that I've never had before about one of the ghosts that I'll bring up later because I don't want to spoil anything. I'm loving these reactions! ❤

[@The_RedVIII]

The girl playing young Theo is also playing Egons granddaughter in the new Ghostbusters movie.

[@pamelawilliams3144]

She's been in A LOT of stuff, even before this and still going strong. She's amazing and has a long future of actimg, just hope Hollywood doesn't ruin her.

[@dalton6173]

I love how even though there's an up and a down button the parents don't believe that there's a basement until the older sister finds a way down into it besides through the dumb waiter. Like I'm pretty sure even back then they had the option of a single button for up or two buttons for up and down depending on the needs of the floor and maybe a single button for down whenever you're at the top floor.

[@leonmaciej]

The film I recommend to you next is - "12 Angry Men" - 1957. I think many of your fans would be interested in your reactions. Greetings. Maciej.

[@Hey_Jamie]

“Some shows we get so much mystery that it’s hard to balance” That’s why it’s so great that this show was only 10 episodes. It didn’t need to leave anything unfinished. It knew how it would end from the beginning, and it tied up every story line perfectly. Unlike shows like LOST that relied heavily on being picked up for new seasons and then introducing conflict that either never got resolved, or took weeks to be answered.

[@jhornacek]

This show was always intended to be 10 issues. Shows like LOST or other network dramas are intended to be ongoing shows that have multiple seasons.

[@nataliedunn5239]

I love listening to your theories. They are so interesting. Some mirror things I wondered when I first watched, others are super interesting as my mind never went in certain directions that yours do. (Trying not to give anything away here 😀) I love watching you guys react to this and is makes me want to go back a re-watch the series with eyes of full understanding!

[@scyphe]

@The Schmitt's: When you go to bed and turn off the lights, look into the darkest corner or into the pitch black hallway and feel the skin prickling from "something" in there that may be looking right at you when you try to go to sleep. ;)

[@tallykev6608]

Great reaction as usual. Such a fun, scary series.

[@minix3PLL2012]

I really love how perceptive you guys are. You've caught a lot that others miss. There are 5 siblings, and interesting fact since it's already been thoroughly established now its not a spoiler, the episodes are one for each sibling, their perspective of the story, past and present, in order of age. So Steve, Shirley, Theo, Luke and Nell. Another interesting fact is that the writer said each one of the siblings represent the five stages of grief. So it's Interesting once u learn and watch the first 5 episodes and get a feel of each of the siblings it's cool to think on that and figure out which stage each sibling represents.

[@billross7245]

Hmm, probably not in order of the stages.. denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. So far Steve is definitely Denial, Theo I believe is Anger, Shirley may be acceptance? That leaves two, but not sure how bargaining fits in unless escapism is part of it. And I think we know who depression is.

[@shainewhite2781]

Hey guys hope you're doing well and staying safe. I'm watching JURASSIC PARK right now on HBO

[@brewcityjesus]

You missed the person underneath the ladder in the basement. I also can't wait for episode 8

[@TheLisa-Al-Gaib]

Another great reaction! I loved the little detail you shared about moving around the house as a pack with your dogs. You two are so adorable!

[@Khay-77]

This is a really good episode. Theo is awesome.

[@eastcoastdaughter5058]

I’ve seen the majority of the shows & movies you’ve seen. You’re both incredibly intelligent & naturally intuitive and I adore the lighthearted interactions between you two. As an older Gen X’er, it’s a joy to see younger generations discovering the shows & movies that touched & shaped us. Appreciate your perspective and happily subscribed. 👍

[@krundjust_krund8664]

Man, the theories you guys came up with are wiiiild. I was like "Wait?! Where did they get that idea?" like, twelve times in the last few episodes. It's an interesting study in how different people think different things.

[@morgancasterline310]

Awesome love how often you keep putting these out

[@matthewlee8725]

Did no one else notice the face under the ladder when Theo opens the cellar door?

[@beeanka98]

I love your reaction to this so very much 😂 Very amusing 👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻 please keep going guys! Can't wait for the next videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@baluhhh3068]

Can't wait for the next part💖

[@Frank_San_Nicolas]

You guys are so entertaining to watch! At 13:21 it’s almost as if ur pleading to the characters, screenwriters, director to ease up.

[@minkalampinen9519]

Theo is my hero! I wish I had half of her courage.

[@valentinogal781]

I have a weird thing that happens sometimes that I can't explain. I am not exactly a psychic, in fact I don't actually believe in psychics the way people describe them. But for instance I was talking to a friend on thr 10th of this month about my broken relationship with my mom and how sometimes we have to let go of resentments not so much for the other person's good but for our own good. All day I had a weird feeling. We talked about her mother and how she was sick and dealing with loss because the lack of love my displayed for me was filled by my grandmother who was the mother figure in my life and how losing her was so painful but how I learn to cope. Around 5:15pm she got a call that I knew was horrible. Turns out my friends mother died that day. Now did I know for sure her mother was going to die? No.. but I knew something was going to happen that day and the talk about my mother, her mother and my grandmother wasn't normal. Do I consider myself psychic, No.. Things like this happen every once in a while in different ways. Another example was a Hollywood tour bus. We were taking a tour of old Hollywood stars homes and who lived him them. We drove past a while mansion, who was said to have belonged to a famous director/actor. 🤔 for some reason, I imagined dancing in a huge dance hall with a black and white checker marvel floor. Tango, to be exact, I told the tour guide that there was a parlor with white and black marvel floor and they held parties their and there was an essentric pool with ancient statutes. The tour guild mouth hit the floor. He said that there was no way I could of known that and that that particular mansion was last used in the 80s and was abandoned and recently been having worked done. Only very few people knew those facts because parties were held there often in the 20's to 50's.

[@darrahtilton]

I never made the connection between the mom’s headaches and her death. Very interesting

[@Justin_80]

Perfect time to watch, just before bed.

[@asmoday4729]

love you guys keep going on the good way

[@billross7245]

Steve reminds me of Mike Eslin in 1408, another good Halloween movie.

[@sleepyfork5250]

12:25 You guys are rude you didn't even say hi to Ghosty chilling under the stairs! xD

[@ryjinannon]

I was going to point that out too.

[@conureron3792]

It’s fun to point these out!

[@braxtalk9475]

Great job guys excellent series

[@briankramme7295]

Ep 3 is my absolute favorite but all are very good.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

1:15 has it though? What helps sometimes is taking it in as a whole by episode and then fitting with episodes before and then anticipating with of course a balance of on the spot insightful observations. It’s a hard show to say what what coming from channel peeps without em/us saying too much. it’s getting a picture and then refitting that picture. Tough without being coy with clues and such on tone. Anyway, glad that at this point you’d have been advanced into series. Think of it maybe as a post-episode discussion with no quiz? Edit: I’m making no sense - ignore.

[@andiee4163]

havent checked out the comments too much but hope someone told you to look for the hidden ghosts!

[@Mallikinney]

I can't wait for you to spot your first hidden ghost!

[@MadawcSin]

Think of it this way....the ghost in the basement closed the dumbwaiter so Luke could come up.

[@steve6valdez]

Ok, I'm going to need you guys to binge the next 7 episodes...today. 🤣 Such a great series and great reactions and analysis too. I've seen this series many times but viewing with you both on your channel is great.

[@Korradoar]

ah! omg you guys didn't notice the ghost hidden under the stairs when theo opens the hidden cellar door...

[@rsmleo81]

TBR was right Shirley said Nellie is dancing in the red room.

[@paroxymal7688]

Really waiting for ep 5 😅😅

[@theDarkness558]

Hope you guys watch midnight mass after this one. Same creator, and a awesome drama/terror too.

[@everausten]

Wonderful! ✨💛✨

[@EchoASMRtist]

yay!

[@MattLeader]

Have you noticed any of the ghosts in reflections or dark corners peppered throughout the episodes?

[@One_Odd_Ood]

I’m catching up on this show (and your reactions) late, but I really hope you both watch Midnight Mass. I watched that series first, and it’s weird seeing those actors here in completely different roles. It’s just as high quality Mike Flanagan as this series.

[@mattw65]

My main question: Did TBR and Sam watch episode 4 straight after this one as well? 'Cos if they keep binge watching this, it's likely to be the small hours of the morning by the time they finish.... #nosleeptonight

[@carlosrvra]

My guess is Steve is just the least senstive to the other side of his family, or maybe the older you are, the less susceptible the "evil" thinks you will be to its haunting.

[@IH8YH]

"When its not on the blueprint ... and its pretty obvious to jump to the conclusion that it is from the prohibition..." ooohhh just you wait :D

[@kevinr5544]

Spoiler if you haven't seen it. After re-watching this, and knowing the end, I think the dead thing in the basement was just trying to close the door so the dumbwaiter would go back up and accidentally tore Luke's shirt. None of the ghost actually aggressive to the family other than Poppy.

[@mohanicus]

this tv show aside ok....now the original movie of this from 1964 just called the haunting has nell and theo as strangers...theres no family stuff in it at all like this...nell is invited to hill house by a parapsycologist that is investigating the hauntings that happen in hill house and theo is also a guest invited there she has ESP ...and im telling you the original movie you will absolutely shit your pants and its in amazing black and white...directed by robert wise aswell...a really good spooky movie to check out on halloween night....in the movie the "whos hand was i holding" happens to nell not theo...obviously for this tv show that is very good aswell just a differant take on the story things are changed and added alot for the show but some bits from the movie is in here aswell.

[@le_petit_calimero]

great reaction, thank you! comment for the algorithm :)

[@R3v0kt]

I don't think the ghost touching Theo in the beginning caused her ability. I think it was just foreshadowing the episode. I think the ability is hereditary.

[@fxbear]

Ok guys, I really want to watch this all the way through but it’s late and I don’t have a teddy bear.

[@keavabonner1625]

I love Theo. Also it is common for younger children to be more susceptible to ghosts. The younger the child the more susceptible

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😉

[@emmanuelu]

“And a touch of nelly”

[@JB-we7qc]

Watch out for background Ghosts there’s loads 😁

[@saraholiver79]

I believe the drive is to believe that mom was sensitive and driven insane by the house. You see her giving good advice in the beginning and then as the show goes on and she’s corrupted she begins to give terrible advice. I haven’t identified when the switch from real mom to house mom occurs but that’s part of the horror!

[@MartinPurvis]

Wooooooooooo

[@grumble2501]

Make sure to look carefully for ghosts in all the backgrounds. They’re everywhere

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

You’re on Episode three. “Nice peaceful episode,” you said. Wait until 5 and 6…

[@MrDatandroid]

6:51 / 8:55 / 9:47 LMAO!!!

[@pelgervampireduck]

this series is amazing, I've watched it three times and now I'm watching your reactions and interpretations. my favorite is theo's girlfriend, she's so beautiful!! ;) hahahaha. now seriously, I like Theo, Luke and Nelly the most, they are my favorite characters. I don't like the other sister, she's mean. The mom is an interesting character too. The acting is good, they are all good showing the emotions of their characters. the whole production is great, it looks great, the sound is great too, the whole series is amazing.

[@Flesharrower]

What's the estimate of how much of this episode Sam watched between her fingers? 70%? lol Measure of quality scares.