THOSE MOVES!!!!!!!!! Blind reaction to Geoff Castellucci - Monster Mash

[@rulab]

Well done for being one of the first reactors to notice Kathy in the background! Most people question where she came from. Geoff actually does floss in the background a lot (or behind the scenes) so it is almost his "signature move". Mom enjoyed her first of your reactions!

[@dj_410]

Haha im so glad Mama Blackthorn enjoyed the reaction 🥰

[@valeriephelps8017]

So the choreography during the chorus is actually the iconic poses of the big 4 monsters. You start with Frankenstein’s monster (arms straight out), then you go to wolf man (howling at the moon with claws out), then Dracula (peeking behind the cape), and finally the mummy (arms crossed over your body). I especially love how the poses get more elaborate each chorus.

[@neomercury4279]

I really love the tattoo, DJ And your reaction to the "Dracula and his son" was too perfect. And noticing Kathy right off the bat is really impressive. Loved seeing this reaction, dude.

[@DennisKovacich]

He’s the first reactor I’ve seen mention her before the scream.

[@melissasnider9721]

Yup, her appearance has caught every reactor I’ve seen totally off guard!

[@Tarkus_]

@@DennisKovacich Same. I've watched countless reactions to this, and I believe he's the first to notice her before the scream.

[@Simi_Rose]

I think someone saw her about half way through... but not instantly! XD

[@davelister2]

I think Kaz saw a leg and thought it sus

[@paula0721]

I love this video so much!!! 3 versions of Geoff dancing ❤❤❤ yes, the one in the middle steals the show ❤ and in the end he dances with Kathy ❤😍

[@mightyakkylex]

Oh he's so not ready for this :))

[@delord1619]

Yeah... this just might break him. ;P

[@christinestromberg4057]

I love this. But then i love them all. Geoff has said “Did you pick up on the "la la la" section? It's Bach's toccata and fugue in d minor, just shuffled and swung”. At the end, there is a hint of Fur Elise. The first great moment is when Geoff stares into the camera, breaking the fourth wall. Hilarious. And at the end, Geoff on the right does The Floss. Incredible. Geoff the narrator is Frankenstrein, his wife must be the bride of Frankenstein, and the one on the right is of course the monster, with Dracula and Wolfman in the middle.

[@jamescurfman3284]

Seems like Geoff's entire channel is dedicated to teaching the masses about music theory and history. Lord knows we could use the education since the schools are failing us.

[@katthor7311]

DJ, siiiirrrr, I do not appreciate you calling me out while I was standing in front of my screen ready to dance along with Geoff. 😆

[@SymphonyBob]

Geoff could read the phone book and I’d be thoroughly entertained.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I know this will be great. You are one of the very few reactors that actually saw Kathy at the very beginning.

[@edwardblair4096]

It's hard to take your eyes away from Geoff in this video, but you can see his wife flinch a few times when he hits his low notes before she "wakes up".

[@ronsbrat525]

A lot of reactors said that this is their new go to Halloween party song. They were all dancing the moves with Geoff. It is a fun video. I personally don't like the original but I love this one.

[@ilonadever8249]

Did you catch that Bucky did the choreography? His dancing was so good, because he memorized each move in the synchronized sections!

[@laurenkop1019]

Amazingly the more you watch it, the more you find that you missed. Their attention to detail is amazing

[@finnsmom773]

The readings are amazing! I just found them and wow.

[@iamsquatty]

Glad you finally got to experience Geoff "hot and spooky" castellucci's monster mash 😂😂 flossing geoff is also the best 😂 💜💜🦌

[@tomykomiyamoto8742]

Great reaction thank you!! ❤❤ He is just great in "headless horseman" too.

[@rrbuchko]

You know that Be Prepared is out now? Geoff plays Scar of course!

[@yoclark2723]

This is my favorite Geoff video. And yes, I know all the moves! Dracula, Wolfman and Frankenstein are so funny! I love Frank's chains and the "fangs to the neck".

[@shirleykarr560]

This was video my introduction to Geoff two years ago, and I've been under his spell ever since. (He just released a mini, I Put A Spell On You.) For the whippersnappers out there who need to get off my lawn, you may not know that the original version by Bobby Pickett was a novelty song done when the Mashed Potato dance was all the craze in the early '60s, like the Hustle in the '70s and Macarena in the '90s. You're the first reactor to notice Kathy on the couch at the start. Cool! Geoff says he's a terrible dancer and only likes to dance when he's being goofy. His friend from way back, Matthew Buckner, aka Bucky, designed the choreography here that includes Geoff's signature move, flossing. (Bucky is the Drunken Sailor for VoicePlay and in the mini, 500 Miles.) And yes, Geoff's narrative voice is fabulous. He has several short stories on his channel so you can have him read you a bedtime story. Just released The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Most of them are on the macabre side but he's also done 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

[@DravenGal]

Bonus points for noticing Kathy! Epic reaction! Your sheer delight and keen eye and deep appreciation for everything that is Voiceplay and Geoff is the reason you are in my top five reactors on KZbin. And I watch a LOT of reactors!!! I SO look forward to your videos! If I could subscribe over and over, I would! Thank you for being so entertaining!

[@ruthrussell1329]

This was super. The sad thing is that this is a second recording. Geoff said the first didn't come out, and it had to be redone. Sadder still, the great makeup originally used couldn't be redone, as the Artist couldn't come back. Kathy redid it as close as she could. So, as impressive the makeup here is, and she did a wonderful job, we can only wonder how it would have looked originally. I'm subscribing to you, as I've reacted to you often enough. Good work! But, as a possible ego boost to you, you are the first reactor I've subscribed to.

[@KaaSerpent]

You saw Kathy RIGHT OFF! You're the only person I've seen that "ruined" the surprise at the end. :)

[@januzzell8631]

*raises a hand* - yes - I am 'dancing along' - this is one of my favourites of his :D

[@januzzell8631]

*blush* thank you - and hello from a fellow lover of the deep dark voices

[@tschlaak]

I love your love of Geoff❤️

[@Shadow_Person11]

I think that gif he wanted exists somewhere!

[@katiewhite9351]

Just gonna say, DJ_410 is looking like a snack himself... i love the slightly longer hair. I am still working on teaching myself the choreography for this song. But i will learn it so i can do a proper Monster Mash.

[@dj_410]

Awww ☺️☺️ why thank you :D

[@whitewing61]

My boyfriend has a beautiful bass voice and he sings this at karaoke sometimes, Geoff style ❤

[@hweber4229]

Hey, DJ, nice reaction! Geoff just put a reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow on his KZbin channel today. I would love to see you react to that too!

[@stormdancer0]

Hey, DJ, just wanted you to know that you cracked me up with so many reactions - especially this one and the one for Vallhala. You make this old woman happy.

[@DennisKovacich]

If you really want to see Geoff dancing, check out his cover of Elvis’ “Way Down”! It even has a close-up of a Geoff butt wiggle.

[@rissaarei5336]

Pretty sure there is already a DJ reaction to that one. I very vividly remember him losing it at the butt wiggle 😆

[@rulab]

Featuring the line "Geoff's got a good butt. That's a good butt." kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJSvZmWviZtgmbssi=qRFX2Sc-FqsEs7jE

[@DennisKovacich]

@@rissaarei5336, I thought I remembered that, too, but wasn’t sure after his reaction here.

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

yes you will be doing the dance moves for ever now! ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SarabethWhite]

Loved your reaction! Thank you. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@janhankins911]

I love the new contact lens!! So creepy looking. I knew you'd love this. It's so much fun and the vocals are just wonderful.

[@marshayoung9387]

This was the the do over Monster Mash. Geoff thought the first one was too scary.

[@tonycamacho66]

You're so animated, I get a kick watching your reactions. However, this reaction you had me laughing out loud, literally!

[@johnnunley7805]

1. Love your reactions. 2. The monsters’ dance moves represent hoe the monsters moved in their early movies. Frankenstein’s Monster staggers with his arms out. Wolf man drops his arms as he howls. Dracula peers over his cloak covered arm at folks. Mummy is wrapped up.

[@dianeschluter9995]

My favorite part is right at the beginning after the first set of lalalas he tries to go back to his book. Then the second set of lalalas go of and he gets this "okay fine I guess this is what we are doing now" look on his face as he puts the book away.

[@elsie8757]

My favorite thing about the dance moves in the chorus is how they're all clearly inspired by some classic monster or other. The first one with arms extended? Frankenstein's Monster The second one where you turn sideways and lean back? Kinda invokes the image of a werewolf howling (and then in the later verses a claw-slash move is added) The third one where you hold your arm up near your chin? A vampire doing the cape thing The fourth one where you hug yourself? I'm thinking that one's meant to be The Mummy

[@LS-vz6nk]

Never miss a Geoff or VoicePlay reaction. I’ve watched your subscribers grow from the very beginning ❤❤

[@rhov-anion]

I absolutely dance to this every time, haha! I think Kathy's inclusion shocks 99% of people. I certainly didn't notice, although now I can see her twitch on his low notes. He makes us all twitch, haha! And the FLOSS returns!!! DEFINITELY listen to Geoff reading The Raven. I wish he would do more. His voice is creepy and soothing at the same time.

[@Drake844221]

One of the things that is phenomenal about this one is that the line the Geoffettes are singing at the start there is a pretty jazzy, swung take on the classic organ riff from the old Dracula movies. I really do enjoy this one a lot.

[@rachel_dyer37]

Okay, honestly, you almost killed me... lol! At 6:18, when you pulled out the fan, I had just taken a drink, and you quite literally made me spit it out all over my computer hahaha. You're reactions are seriously the best

[@Maerahn]

This is one of my Geoff favourites too! I love how much you loved it. And I think Geoff is very much a 'covert flosser.' I must've watched Voiceplay's 'Boybands in Five Minutes' a good dozen times or so before I noticed Geoff flossing in that one too (towards the end of One Direction's 'Best Song Ever,' if you also didn't spot it.)

[@LyleBoy2]

Yeah, Geoff reading The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe is pretty fantastic. It hits JUST right. Highly recommend.

[@reflexxuns767]

Wasn't that so good?!?! Your reaction is pure joy to watch because you obviously enjoyed it so much! 😄 Thank you, DJ! Awesome! ❤

[@sunnysidesofblue]

I don't know how many times I've wathced/listened to Geoff's Monster Mash and it cracks me up every single time. It's just SO MUCH FUN!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it, too. :)

[@MiladyMacabre]

The opening sung by the "monsters" is actually a twisted up version of the Toccata from the Toccata and Fugue in D minor. That, and the detuned Fur Elise, can be heard in the background from time to time. You're right, from left to right, Geoff is dressed as a mad Victorian scientist (aka Dr. Frankenstein), Dracula, Wolfman (occasionally scratching at his fleas), and Frankenstein's monster. The only "classic" monster missing is the Mummy, but he's represented in the fourth dance move. The choreographer was Matthew “Bucky” Buckner, the titular Drunken Sailor of the VoicePlay video. The monsters were performed in slow motion and shot at a higher frame rate to give that otherworldly creepiness. There were a number of problems with the original, full-makeup video shoot and the Rick Underwood wasn't available for the re-shoot, so Kathy did the makeup for the final version.

[@joyvanderveer2282]

I am impressed with you for noticing Kathy in the background when almost all the other reactors wondered where she came from. I don't know which reaction I liked best...the cringe when he said "son", the shiver every time you heard the "bone crunching" noise, or the actual time you realized he was doing "the floss". This was a great video and I loved all of it right along with you. I can't wait to see what comes next.

[@KaaSerpent]

Kathy is the Bride of Frankenstein, I believe, so she's not entirely alive. :) I believe Geoff says somewhere that there was extensive makeup to make him look like a vampire, a wolfman, and a monster, but something happened, and they had to film the whole thing again, but with only Geoff's and Kathy's costuming to convey who the trio was. Frankly, I find this just as effective, because it's subtle.

[@janetdw]

It was so very creepy. The clones were all lying down on the floor like they’ve been tossed away in the beginning and the make up was just terrifying. Kathy’s make up was also much more on point and when they were dancing she truly looked dead - she was completely limp. I liked it because it was so well done, but it might have been a little too well done for a lot of people. They re-recorded the next day, and Kathy did all the make up. Rick’s version of semi- dead Kathy was creeper. This version is a lot more fun.

[@devonvergiels5185]

You are so very fun😊

[@billparrish4385]

When you're learning those dance moves, just keep the following mnemonic in mind: They're the stylized movements of 4 famous movie monsters: Frankenstein's monster (arms outstretched to the front), Wolfman ('claws' up, elbows pulled back), Dracula (right arm across face as if draping a cape), the Mummy (arms hugged around torso as if wrapped). Each iteration gets more complex, but they're all still those basic forms. Oh, and don't forget to floss! 😎

[@AllAir_FernWillow]

Really enjoy your reactions to voiceplay specifically.

[@rmdewberry2482]

This one's in my top 5 Geoff videos!

[@janetdw]

When the music really takes off, it always reminds me of Norman Greenbaum’s Spirit in the Sky and I don’t know if that’s just me or if that’s his sly little reference to spirits. The dance moves are supposed to be indicative of the four Hollywood horror icons: the Frankenstein monster strangling someone, Wolfman slashing with his claws, Dracula raising his cape, and the mummy is the one who didn’t show up that day. Daryl hadn’t joined the group yet! Wolfman Geoff is definitely my favorite. I don’t know whether it’s that he looks so good in that type of outfit or that he’s just so darn funny. But I have a hard time watching the others.

[@brandyforsythe1882]

Lol!!!! So happy you did this one. Did you notice Frankie "flossing" toward the end.

[@ralyrangel7264]

I always enjoy watching your reactions, but have been loving the different colored contacts in each of these recent videos! They look so cool! You pull them off very well!

[@mandyconway9692]

Loved the reaction. I knew you weren't gonna be ready for it 😅😅. 🥰🎃🥰

[@liisaara7242]

So much fun watching you experience this!!!! Just the best.

[@b.w.9816]

If you like Geoff's dance you should go back to an older VP video of Still Alive from the video game Portal. There are 2 Geoff's and the one in the background just steals the show. At one point he does a little robot and another little move that I have no name for, but it is damned cute. The video is one of my favorites from the days of Earl in the group.

[@bookgirl2021]

No reason Halloween reactions have to stop on Halloween. I'm sure there wouldn't be any objections to an additional week or two (13 days, maybe?) Of Halloween. 🎃

[@toddmaliepaard9777]

As long as we still get the Phantom reaction next week, he could do Halloween reactions until the New Year 😂

[@lynettegraves6261]

Yes! Finally! I’ve seen so many reactions to this video and this is the first to spot the flossing! 😂

[@janeteitsworth8824]

Great Reaction. Geoff just dropped one today it's over an hour long

[@jimhester1205]

I thought the third Geoff was Dracula's son, because of the line "Wolfman, Dracula and his son". I must go back and watch it a few more times.

[@SleepyheadJJC]

Just loved the joy in this reaction 😊

[@autumnwood543]

Your reaction was perfect I couldn’t stop from chuckling a bit. 😂❤

[@hannahanderson6006]

SSSSSOOOO GOOD 👍🏻👍🏻

[@neighbourlady]

Great reaction!! Wolfman Geoff seems to have fleas.... lol

[@midlifecrisis2988]

Of course, the main dance moves are a mashup of the monsters. Starting with Frankenstein monster with the arms out, then wolfman slashing with claws, then Dracula behind his cape, and finally the mummy wrapped up.

[@bjspeck4337]

Monster Mash was the very first music video I heard on KZbin. I had to find more, and found Hoist the Colours, fell down that rabbit hole and love it. The dance movements start with Frankenstein (arms straight out), Wolf Man (bent at elbows with claws up), Dracula (one arm bent at clavicle height to hold the cloak), Mummy (arms wrapped around him). Dracula's son was a D1. Bucky of Drunken Sailor did the choreography for Geoff.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

Phone background GIF: wait, you haven't seen Way Down yet?

[@tracyhite2515]

I can't help but wonder how many takes those dance moves took, to do them separately in each costume yet get them to sync up perfectly.

[@marijohnston4299]

If u enjoy his dancing, u should def church out his Way Down cover, if u haven’t already.

[@ValKnot21]

Another great reaction, DJ. You're a joy.

[@laundrygoddess4]

The flossing cracks me up every time. Geoff can dance. It's Layne who struggles with it bless his heart 🤣🤣

[@MarrockV]

Something that's never really mentioned about this video... at no point in the song is the "Monster Mash" ever actually described... so, for all intents and purposes, Geoff here has finally created the dance to go with the song.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

Did you notice Kathy twitching when he hit the low note. Also for the cracking bits watch "Dr" Geoff's hands as he is directing the cracking. Finally this is the second shooting of the song, as from what I heard the first version he thought was too much horror.

[@ericturner7824]

The Choreography Geoff is doing is an Homage to the Old Universal Studios Classic Monsters....1st is Frankenstein's monster, 2nd is The Wolfman, 3rd is Dracula with is cape in front of his face, the 4th is the Mummy...in case you didn't know.....>^^

[@BlueandGreenIceQueen]

Love Spoopy season, and I've really enjoyed watching you have so much fun.

[@valeriephelps8017]

You’re the first reactor I’ve seen to notice Kathy right off the bat.

[@annabanana2764]

You finally reacted to one of my favourites 😄💜 thank you

[@BarronessM]

Each of the dance moves represents one of the Classic Movie Monsters. Frankenstein (Arms out) Wolfman (Howling/Slashing claws) Dracula (behind his cape) and The Mummy (wrapped in bandages)

[@christineschutten248]

Geoff Spookallucci!😂

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

I cannot tell you how many times I've watched this during spooky season. Try and focus on one character all the way through and getting distracted by a different one part way.....

[@patriciaboehringer5028]

Great reaction DJ always do like your reactions. And also love your left eye a little creepy Though 😳 ❤

[@diannableichner5521]

Loved your reaction. I have been looking forward to this one for months.

[@Wildecat10]

The hand motions Geoff used for Dracula and Wolfman aren’t new to this video. He sometimes used them to make fun of other characters when he (and Kathy and Tony) were in the Beetlejuice review at Ubiversal.

[@meganmurdock9107]

I was always so happy anytime I saw the show and it was him and Kathy as Frankie and Bride. If Corey was Beetlejuice and Aaron was Drac, you knew you were in for a great show. I started to learn who Beetlejuice was by the hand movements of the mummy. Because each guy did their own routine with the mummy, enough differences to pinpoint who it would be.

[@mrsvalentine1]

the sassy fan pop out cracked me up omg it's one of the best ones you have ever done, i can't wait until you watch oogie boogie by voiceplay and this is halloween from voiceplay, the super low and the high notes are a total eargasm also geoff changing into a vampire doing a growly voice is just everything

[@tari6085]

He's already done VoicePlay's "Oogie Boogie's Song," it's one of his early reactions.

[@alexwalker8440]

Brilliant, as all of his vids!

[@valeriephelps8017]

Spooky season needs to simply start in September. Problem solved. 😂

[@totoro123]

I knew you'd enjoy this one.... 💀👻🧛🏻‍♂️

[@ericturner7824]

I think "Bucky" fro m "drunken Sailor" Choreographed this for Geoff....>^^

[@jamescurfman3284]

Involuntary line-dancing...hm...sounds like a new and wonderful torture for a Prison Warden to come up with... Ah, what LUCK for you, then! Geoff JUST dropped a video of his narration of 'The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow', which was written by Washington Irving. (It is the story of The Headless Horseman).

[@jennyg3110]

Geoff has just published his latest reading "the legend of sleepy hollow"...

[@karinwolf9639]

You are a patron of Geoff, aren't you!? Go and watch the bts for this one: you see the first version of the Geoff/Cathy dance (she hanging limp in his arms like a corpse) - that was way too creepy, so they did it again. There is a fine line that should not to be crossed in halloween spookiness... 😅🎉❤

[@coletedeux]

Geoff released The Lengend of Sleepy Hollow narration today. Check it out.

[@kelleyoneal2578]

I love Kathy. Geoff is scary talented. The bone cracking sound makes me cringe.

[@terezastastna941]

❤

[@denisemagnuson8366]

The original monster mash is also good but,he thoughs in more personally.

[@teresacartwright5406]

Is it my imagination (or screen glare) or have you got a coloured contact lens? You mentioned you'd thought of getting some! I'm so old I remember when the Monster Mash was new (1962 & 1973 by Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt Kickers). Geoff does a great version of it. The original last line is "Tell them Bobby sent you".

[@ericturner7824]

Have you checked out Geoff's cover of the Headless Horseman?.....>^^