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Remember guys this is just a show mainly about family issues that so happens to be intertwined with the supernatural. Best of luck to Blake, you can do this mate 😅.
I thought I was going in for a horror story, but it was a beautifully told masterpiece! One of the best show's I've ever seen. Once you get into the storyline, it's not so scary. And the acting from the kids and adult is incredible.
@@jenn9027I'm not so sure about the show surpassing the book. The show is really good but it doesn't really do the book justice if you compare them. The show and the book have very opposite themes where the show's main point is that familial love can overcome anything, whereas the book explores how traumatized and disfunctional toxic familial relationships can leave you. The entire haunting in the book only makes sense if you view it through the lens of Nell's character and that's why it overwhelms her so much. The other characters are creeped out and confused but she is the one that gets hit the hardest. Theodora also gets pretty overwhelmed at moments but that is because of her vaguely described sensitivity in my opinion. The show also totally changes the purpose of Nell's character where in the book she is the lead, and the one you view the story through, while in the show because she dies in episode 1 she really is robbed of the spotlight, which is a shame because she's a much more interesting character than Steve and Shirley who don't appear in the book, but get more screen time than her. I really hope you finish the book because the puzzle pieces really fit together once you have read it all. Hill house is a good show, but there is a reason the book is held in such high regard.
@@petarbuglov8532I'm definitely going to read it, I only got to the first night in the book, I just liked the show a lot. I know they showcase different themes, I just happen to have really liked the family aspect of the show and what each character represents in grief. And even though she died, I think that made it hit harder, you feel even more sorry for her, and the fact that she was seeing her death over and over was a sucker punch. I really don't think many people like Steve and Shirley, but you understand how messed up they are. I'll make another determination when I've finished the book, just from what I've read vs the show, I prefer the show, my opinion. And I've found quite a few people that saw the show first prefer it. Didn't even say it was a bad book, geez, people can't even have different preferences without this kind of reaction.
the first 5 episodes focus on each of the siblings. fun fact each sibling represents a stage of grief, confirmed by the showrunners steven is denial shirley is anger theo is bargaining luke is depression and nell is acceptance
24:36 In my culture, it's actually considered disrespectful to pass that responsibility to someone else. We handle our own when they pass on and we hold their repass. But we also have a pretty open and healthy relationship with death, it's not something that's generally viewed as scary or unsettling.
So true, death is apart of life. The unknown is exciting & frightening. It’s the evil or mentally ill in death, that make it scary. But the good & sane part of death, make it beautiful.
That's so beautiful, thank you for sharing! I truly think it's a major flaw or drawback in our western/American culture to avoid and fear death and loss so much. To view tending to our loved ones after death and treat it as a continued act of care and love is such a valuable thing for our souls as humans ❤
@@memitaylor4323 Generally - we tend to view all of it the same since death comes for us all. If there's a sudden, violent, or unexpected death, there are specific rituals to perform to settle any lingering energy but it's rare to hear anyone get too caught up in trying to directly point out what could be viewed as evil or mentally ill elements like other cultures might. No one calls it scary but they don't refer to it as beautiful either, it just "is" and regardless, it's our duty to honor them by seeing them off so we do.
@@lisabeloved Thank you for this! I was honestly hoping not to turn off too many people with this comment, I know different cultures have different relationships with death and loss. There is something incredibly intimate about tending to those you care about after they've passed and preparing their bodies for burial. I'm sure it would be too much for a lot of people but having grown up with it, I deeply appreciate the practice.
this show is fucking phenomenal. it’s one of those shows where EVERY LINE has importance and will come back later/is foreshadowing. can’t wait to rewatch it with you guys
My mum is an embalmer and she done her own dad, she said it was only when it got to the more private areas that she asked someone to step in. I always saw it like he cared for her in her first moments in the world and she got to care for him in his last
This is first and foremost a show about a family struggling to overcome trauma. Mike Flanagan loves horror, but you're also going to get interesting, nuanced, well-acted characters in anything he does.
Personal theory on how the memory of the kittens relates to her seeing the beetle in Nel's mouth: because she's fixated on "fixing" the image of death, the beetle represents how even though she can fix the way death looks and gain some sense of control that way, she still can't fix or control what death really is. It's the flaw or limitation of her coping mechanism showing up to haunt her
True, I also wonder if another connection is that she couldnt "save" the kitten and now she feels she couldnt "save" Nell/keep her safe? But as the guys said, she didnt do anything wrong. She declined Nell's call cause she was in an important meeting. If she knew what Nell was going through there's no doubt she would've answered.
"Can it get any worse?" - Blake. You have no idea, Can't wait for you all to see episodes 3 and 5 and of course the unbelievable 6th episode. Seriously one of the best episodes of TV ever.
People give Shirly a hard time, but I relate to her the most. She can come off pretty strong with her words, but her actions speak first, and she always acted out of love for her siblings first.
She is definitely my favorite character. What she did with Nell is, I think, equal parts love and punishing herself. In my opinion she is the strongest person in the family.
Just like Blake, I have never been a huge fan of horror. I had heard good things about this show but I couldn't get myself past the 1st episode. It literally took me nearly a year to come back to it and give it a chance. And boy was it the best TV decision I ever made. This show is TOP TIER and easily in the upper 5% of shows I have ever seen, and I have seen A LOT. It has jumps scares, for sure, but it does not rely on jump scares to be good. Amazing cast, top notch directing and editing, and a beautifully touching story about a family, set in the horror genre. I will never grow tired of praising this piece of art. And I have not judged a book by its cover since.
It's funny that the guys keep wondering what's in the red room since Ep 1 already showed what's in the red room. BTW Corey, when young Steven was being carried out of the room by his dad, he did open his eyes briefly. I didn't realize that the light on dead mom's face was a callback to the sunhat scene at the kitten funeral. Just like GOT, I keep discovering new things every time I watch this.
My husband worked in a mortuary. Most are family run, and would never think of allowing another mortuary to care for one of their own. The idea that they would do Nell, is crazy, yes. But these people care for families dealing with death, they’re on a different level with death than most. They definitely would do Nell.
Blake, as you say, "my brother in Christ", I applaud your willingness to face creepy fear. Forward in bravery, man. You are not alone -- you're just the only one the ghosts are gonna get. 🙃
If Blake can make it through The Haunting of Hill House, he’ll be rewarded greatly. This show is a masterpiece not just in streaming or television. It is pure filmmaking.
You can do this Blake! ❤️ In my opinion, episode 3 is where it really starts to get good and is also one of my favorite episodes 😊 And on a random note, I saw another commenter say that the organs were kept in a bag for organ donation. Not true. Those organs would not have been used. When organs are healthy enough for donation, there is a certain process it takes to preserve them until the transplanting happens. After an organ is surgically harvested, it is typically placed into cold storage until it can be transplanted into a host. Or a warm perfusion machine which keeps certain organs, such as the heart, alive using an artificial circulatory system until they can be transplanted. I know this because I am literally an organ transplant recipient. An organ donor saved my life :)❤
My father was a funeral director, the embalming/ make-up, dressed the bodies, etc. We also lived in the funeral home for several years. It is a profession that only a few select people can do well.
ive never thought about the symbolism between the cat and nell being connected before but in hindsight it makes sense. Sheryl felt guilty and responsible for the cats’ death, and now she feels guilty/responsible for Nell’s death.
People used to prepare their own family members for funeral all the time. As a way to say goodbye, as a way to get closure. Before the funeral industry started making a profit with it. Modern perspective has made it weird. Shirley is probably desensitized to dead bodies too.
I love this show. Even though its a scary and emotional roller coaster, I love it. It’s an amazing adaption that does its own thing. As the story progresses, I wonder which character you guys will relate to. Personally, I relate the most to Nell.
I don't know if this has been mentioned but the actor who plays young Hugh (their dad) is Elliot (the main kid) from ET. It blew my mind when I first watched this because I hadn't seen him in anything for years. Now he is in everything the Mike Flanagan has done 😅
He was in Legends of the Fall, so he hadn't completely disappeared before this show. To me what was insane is how much him and Timothy Hutton actually look the same to where it was believable he was the older version. That attention to detail with the casting was just so well done.
Ever since Mike Flanagan worked with Henry Thomas, the two has become professional partners for everything Flanagan directs, Thomas will be in it. This meant the two had more projects together than Flanagan’s wife, Kate Seigel (Elaeanor “Theo” Theodora).
The first two episodes are still great, but they're comfortably the least great of the show. We're now nearly at the point where it really starts to show off why it's such a beloved series
I was just about to type this same, this happens to be my least favorite episode of the series it's not bad of course but from episode 3 and on it really is a great show.
These Flanagan shows are so tightly written, can each episode really be judged in isolation? The foundation must be laid for the rest of the story to be built upon.
Most of the times, when you're watching this show, it's not the show that scares you. It's you scaring yourself. Bc you expect some scary jump scare to happen, but then it didn't. So you just keep expecting. Like when you said this Ep2 was scary, but then if you think about what was the scariest moment in this episode, you can't really think of one. It's just that the show's very atmospheric.
Hidden ghosts: check the background on the right when Olivia talks to Shirley at around 7:02. There's a dark figure there, which could be a child, but it could also be "nothing". But then, at 7:14, it's gone (or, rather, sitting at the table?!)
As someone who hates horror and was severely traumatized after watching Hereditary, I ASSURE you, Blake, this show is nowhere even REMOTELY close to being as bad. I think maybe the problem is that you're anticipating the worst so you're getting anxious and freaking out before anything even happens, even though 75% of it isn't even scary. Anyway, I hope you hang in there. This show tells a great story that's worth sticking around for. Love all of you guys!
this show its so sad actually, this family deserved better. top5 all time favorite shows ever for me, extremely well done, amazing cast and amazing story.
You’re overthinking and trying to find symbolisms. Yes, they are there but they actually hit you over the head with them. They are hard to miss. The bug coming out of the cat was Shirley’s first experience with death. The bug coming out of Nell was Shirley remembering her first experience and how it is like her first experience with the death of a sibling. That’s all. YEA to whoever caught the mom’s hair! It wasn’t gravity. It was a spirit. Watch it again and see how the hair is being played with. But there were so many more ghosts you missed. It’s understandable because of the way they are framed or half hidden… or just shadow. There’s one that reminds me of the video footage of Bigfoot! 🤣 Yes, at a real autopsy, the first thing they do is pull all of your internal organs out and put them in a plastic bag. When they have finished their examination and find cause of death, they put the bag back into the chest cavity. They didn’t show everything. You saw Shirl sewing Nell’s hair back onto her scalp. What they didn’t show is they scalp you, cut open your cranium and take a brain sample. Then the mortician stitches the hair back in place. Seriously, you should watch the film “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”. It’s is one of my favorite films and it has a really big twist at the end. The Actress who plays older Shirl is in the Mike Flanagan film “Ouija: Origins of Evil”. Her youngest daughter is that film is Lulu Wilson, the one playing young Shirl. It also has Henry Thomas. The prequel is better than the original, “Ouija”. Lulu was also in “Annabelle: Creation”. She’s being known as that spooky little girl. Hey! money is money, right?! Oh, and also Flanagan’s wife (The one playing adult Theo,) is in those films too. Y’all should do more than one reaction of this per week. It makes it a long week, waiting on your reactions!
This show just gets better and better with each episode, I can say that much. The first five episodes alone focus on each of the siblings and my godddd so masterfully done. Don't even get me STARTED on Episode 6!!! Just a masterclass in great writing, directing, acting. *chef's kiss* Then it all just gets dialed up to 11 from Episodes 7-10. Ugh I would give LITERALLY ANYTHING to be able to experience this show for the first time again. Truly one of (if not the) best shows ever made.
i think it’s time, the five siblings represent the five stages of grief: -Steve is Denial -Sherley is Wrath -Theo is Negotation -Luke is Depression -Nelly is Acceptance
I cannot fucking wait for that. I'm also worried because I was kindly warned/spoiled in advance and I don't know what I would've done if it got me like I did everyone else, I'm way more of a "scaredy cat" than Blake..by far.
@@toriboy25 Exactly lol we all know Blake reads the comments. I'd be more vague about it and just say "a future episode" or something instead of saying exactly which one
Brussels Sprouts back in the time when they (the Hill House characters) were kids used to be a lot more bitter. No really. The reason that everyone grew up hating brussels sprouts in the 70s and earlier was because the old crops were much more intensely bitter. They were very much an acquired taste and you had to fight them down. No amount of searing or breadcrumbs could help that taste, and the 1970s were much more likely to boil them in an attempt to get most of the flavor out. So they were horrid things. They really were. But in the decades since, the Brussels Sprouts farmers of the world have been carefully pulling a modern day Mendel and breeding commercial strains with less and less bitterness in them, until they ended up with the actually pleasant Brussels Sprouts of today. They have no bitterness to them at all any more, and so folks raised as kids hating them have all started as adults in midlife and later now begun to rediscover them. And the younger generations who never tasted the original Brussels Sprouts are eating the modern variety of them and thinking, "What gives? These are awesome! How could my parents hate them growing up?" And that's why. You're not eating the same variety or flavors associated with Brussels Sprouts precisely because so many people hated the vegetable that the global vegetable consortium agreed to genetically shift to a brand new variety which didn't taste like boiled used hockey gear after a practice.
From someone that has eaten Brussels Sprouts back in the 80s, I can tell you that they've not changed all that much in taste. I mean, that's the real horror of this show, Brussels Sprouts. Ate them last month and they're still as awfully bitter as I remember :( Most of my kids don't like them either. I generally have to season them with other strong flavors to subdue the bitter taste. From all the people I know (school, work, other) I know exactly 8 people who appreciate them. Nobody else does.
A few years back I came home to my then boyfriend and asked him what was smelling so bad. It couldn't have been the trash because I took it out that morning. Turned out he threw the rest of the Brussel's spoutr int he bint hat he didn't finish, because he knew I wouldn't eat them... they were allegedly not smelling rotten but to mee they definitely did. In case you were wondering: I still have no idea why he didn't prepare a single/smaller serving or put the rest into the fridge or anything like that
"Bitter"??? They're literally just itty bitty cabbages. They taste like cabbage, which not everyone likes, but not particularly bitter. Maybe if your parents hated you and made you eat them raw or something... The kids were growing up in the 90s. Maybe the 80s for the older kids. Same as me. I never had a problem with brussel sprouts, even as a sorta picky eater with a massive sweet tooth.
this is one of the BEST horror shows of recent times. it's a dark, yet beautiful tale about the stages of grief. it's emotional, deep & truly haunting. I sobbed for nell's episode so be ready for the tissues, your mind will be blown. pleaaase please keep an eye out, there are HUNDREDS of hidden background ghosts that I didn't notice until after a couple of rewatches each halloween & they surprise me each time. i adore when reaction channels rewatch because it's like experiencing it for the first time again through other eyes. cannot wait to see y'all react to the funeral, it feels like one hour long continuous shot (mostly).
I’m new here so I don’t know the name of the guy in white. If you stick around till the end, when you look back you’ll realize it’s not as scary as we think it’s going to be when we go through the story for the first time. The director/creator is just very good at creating that type of suspense that makes you feel uneasy. And while there are moments that feel like little jump scares, they are really smattered sparsely throughout the series. There is really only one big major jump scare and you’ll absolutely know when it happens. And you won’t expect it 😉 … or will you???! muah ha ha ha ha 😉
My overall favorite things that I found while watching this show are all of the subtle figures you can see in the background. Pretty much in every episode there is at least one figure standing in the background, whether it’s blurry, in the shadows, or even in reflections in the windows! I didn’t catch them on my first time watching, but when I later watched it with my siblings, my older sister started pointing them out.
I think everyone keeps saying “ghosts aren’t real” because for the two oldest Steven and Shirley they didn’t really see ghosts. Steven didn’t see shit and as far as Shirley is concerned everything she saw was just dead things being weird. And for the younger siblings they see saw stuff but they were probably gaslit their entire lives into thinking they didn’t see what they saw And you can imagine how that can affect them. No wonder Luke has an addiction issue and no one is really shocked Nelly committed suicide. This whole family is in denial. They just can’t face what happened. I love these reactions! Can’t wait till next ep. Hang in there Blake. This show is so worth it.
Yessssss I’m so happy there’s a new Hill House reaction! I’ve been waiting SO LONG since episode 1. Ahhhhhh! I love this show so much thank you thank you thank you for reacting to it! ❤
This show is not even scary. It's more of a psychological horror show...the transition to different scenes makes it even better! Hahaha I loved watching it.
Have you guys noticed that, Episode 1- Steven was the center, Episode 2- Shirley is the center, now it’s time for Episode 3 (the true introduction of my favorite character) enjoy!
I'm a huge hill house fan and it's been ages since I've seen a new, good quality reaction on UA-cam. Thank you guys for filling that void for me! Also, has anyone ever told you guys that you look like medieval French gentlemen? See you next Wednesday :)
I understand (and agree) that the jumpscares are really annoying sometimes… but this show is so beautiful and thoughtful. Talking about how tragedy lives with us, and how every person reacts to it differently. I really hope you guys love it as much as so many of us do ❤
really enjoying all four of you watching this show - i've watched many reactions to it and really looking forward to you guys watching the rest! nice job in editing, and really enjoy your different personalities and the balance of your reaction and the commentary during it and in the wrap up. cheers!
I will never get tired of Blake reaction when it comes to scary movies/show, which I personally love 😂😂, and corey is actually spot on at the end the siblings represent the 5 stages of grief
Trivia: Elizabeth Reaser (Shirl) worked with a real mortition for this show. She plays her assistant. Great reaction again, thanks! Like others said here before, from here on the episodes are getting better and better.
React to the film: TALK TO ME (2023), an intense, brutal and reflective supernatural horror, one of the best horror films of recent years, you'll like it.
As someone who has lost her little sister, I can genuinely say that, if I had that skillset, I would've done that too. In grief, you try and do anything you can as a last act of love you can give to your loved one. I would've given my sister my heart, my brain, my spleen, everything if I could've. For anyone who's lost a sibling, this is one of the best shows that encapsulates the grieving process, family dynamics, stages of grief....its' not exactly the same but I've never seen the themes so well done when it comes to grief.
I love you guys! Has it been a week already.. I thought this was an early upload! This channel is so good I feel spoiled every time you guys upload. Much love!
I love horror movies and this show is the best horror movie/show/media everything, and that's only partially true because of the horror, but what really carries it over the top is the character development. You get so invested in these characters, it's insane that it's all in a horror show, that's something you expect out of drama, not horror.
She bas been in other Flannigan stuff too. Doctor Sleep and something else I'm not remembering. Young Shirley has been in her fair share of horror, too. Ouija 2, Origin of Evil, Annabelle Creation come to mind..
@@kimbervoss3753 Very true and thanks for commenting- Flanagan does tend to reuse a lot of the same actors. The kids in this one are amazing, but I think the child actors in Haunting Of Bly Manor are even better, if you can imagine. I don't know if you've seen all the series yet, but I highly recommend all of them. (Midnight Mass, House of Usher and the 2 Haunting series) Grown up Shirley is from the Twilight movies, too!
@@horrormoviereactions I’ve always enjoyed Elizabeth Reaser as an actor..I’ve seen all of those series’s except I only saw a few eppies of Usher.. on my list of stuff to finish.. 🙂 and you’re welcome ☺️
lol you guys work yourselves up so much, I did too the first time I watched it at least for the first few episodes 😂I’ll just say they don’t do anything unnecessary in terms of scares so relax a little 😂😂😂
In case you didn't know, finding small cemeteries near country homes is NOT unusual at all. Many people used to bury their loved ones at home. Many still do. Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman on The Food Network, is married to Ladd Drummond. The Drummond family is one of the top 3 land owners in the UNITED STATES. They own a large cattle ranch. Cattle and beef is how they make their money, and they were rich LONG before Ree ever married Ladd. When Ladd's mother died a couple years ago, the family went out to their FAMILY CEMETERY which is located on their property. They cleaned it all up, mowed the lawn, cleaned the headstones, and then buried Ladd's Mom next to their other relatives. It was beautiful. My high school BFF, E's dad, C, was a mortician. We went to work with him one day, to his funeral home in El Cerrito, with the plan to take the train into San Francisco to hang out for the day, we must have been 15-16 years old at the time. Since we were going to wait for the 11am train into the city, and we got there at 7am so C could clock in, he told us to go put all 3 of our lunches in the fridge in the 2nd room on the right. Naturally I only half listened being a teenager, so I walked into the room on the right, saw a chest fridge, walked over to it, opened it up, and saw a weird clear but not translucent, plastic tablecloth like thing covering something up. I went to lift it up, and saw toes. I had just tried to put our lunches in the body fridge 😂😂😂. I nodded my head, said "Welp, alright then, clearly not THIS fridge...", turned around and left the room, went back to C and asked him to show me which fridge I could put food in bc the last one I opened had a body in it. he was mortified thinking I was scared or scarred by seeing the dead man. It didn't scare me, I just wasn't expecting it, but since I WAS in a funeral home attached to a massive cemetery, I guess some part of me just accepted I MIGHT see something like that. And no, it wasn't gory.
this! my family's property still has our family graveyard. although my great grandma was the last person buried there. it's way too hard to dig on the mountain where it is.
@@ohshiitake That's so cool to have on your property. Someday, I'd like to have a massive farmhouse with lots of property, with space for a small cemetery for pets and people in the family. It seems so peaceful. And I know I personally would DEFINITELY visit my grandparents' graves if they were on my property as opposed to halfway across town.
@@jenk4545 Yep!! You are also legally entitled to have your loved ones body at home up until their burial. Usually funeral homes have portable refrigeration units they will let you use. The embalming must usually still be done at the funeral home, but you have the right to watch if you so choose to. Through watching Ask A Mortician, I was able to help my bsf when her Mom, my 2nd Mom, died, her and her sister were able to help bathe her, dress her, do her hair and makeup, and spend time with her they otherwise wouldn't have been able to do bc they wouldn't have known to ask. They said the peace it gave them to be able to literally see her ANY TIME gave them immeasurable comfort. I'm just glad I was able to provide that for them, the path to that peace and comfort. Rest well, Mama A!! We still miss you every day.
I worked in a funeral home for 10 years and did the same job as Shirley. I never liked open caskets. I've seen a lot of dead people, including family, but I'd rather remember them when they were alive. Thanks for the reaction.
Such a great show and glad you guys are getting into it. Feel kinda bad but Blake's terror brings me joy. Sorry bud. If it helps Blake, you should try to convince yourself before each episode that it's just an "intense family drama", which it is. That might take the edge off a little. 😂 Great reaction guys, I'm excited to rewatch the rest of the series with you and hear your thoughts.
Blake, I think it's great that this stuff disturbs you! But, I promise you, it IS worth it to watch the entire series! Hang on. I WILL tell you it gets worse before it gets better. And it will make you confront ideas you are uncomfortable with. But it's done so well.
GOOD NEWS!! Blake managed to stick around for episode 2! 🙈
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Thank you for your sacrifice Blake 🙏🏻
But I’m an animal rescuer. 🐾😡 they better stop w the kitty and puppies !! Besides that I loved it
Blake remember, you made it through Hereditary 💪
Can you guys put up subtitles in the future?
Yeah dude the beetle 🪲 was a bridge too far for me
Trust me Blake.... if you last a little longer you'll find that this show is so much more than you think it is right now. The best of this show... the best acting, best directing, best cinematography is all to come! There is an episode coming up that made me truly appreciate TV making... the episode will blow all of your socks off! (In a good way, promise!)
Remember guys this is just a show mainly about family issues that so happens to be intertwined with the supernatural. Best of luck to Blake, you can do this mate 😅.
YES. This show is incredible, and the story is so fucking great, made me cry like a toddler.
Stick with it! It's truly a masterpiece.
the two storms is the best visual on film I've ever seen
I thought I was going in for a horror story, but it was a beautifully told masterpiece! One of the best show's I've ever seen. Once you get into the storyline, it's not so scary. And the acting from the kids and adult is incredible.
This show is the definition of don’t judge a book by its cover. The cover being “horror”.. it’s much more than that.
Yes sir
Also a case of the show surpassing the book by a long shot, I still haven't finished reading it.
@@jenn9027I'm not so sure about the show surpassing the book. The show is really good but it doesn't really do the book justice if you compare them. The show and the book have very opposite themes where the show's main point is that familial love can overcome anything, whereas the book explores how traumatized and disfunctional toxic familial relationships can leave you.
The entire haunting in the book only makes sense if you view it through the lens of Nell's character and that's why it overwhelms her so much. The other characters are creeped out and confused but she is the one that gets hit the hardest. Theodora also gets pretty overwhelmed at moments but that is because of her vaguely described sensitivity in my opinion.
The show also totally changes the purpose of Nell's character where in the book she is the lead, and the one you view the story through, while in the show because she dies in episode 1 she really is robbed of the spotlight, which is a shame because she's a much more interesting character than Steve and Shirley who don't appear in the book, but get more screen time than her.
I really hope you finish the book because the puzzle pieces really fit together once you have read it all.
Hill house is a good show, but there is a reason the book is held in such high regard.
@@petarbuglov8532I'm definitely going to read it, I only got to the first night in the book, I just liked the show a lot. I know they showcase different themes, I just happen to have really liked the family aspect of the show and what each character represents in grief. And even though she died, I think that made it hit harder, you feel even more sorry for her, and the fact that she was seeing her death over and over was a sucker punch. I really don't think many people like Steve and Shirley, but you understand how messed up they are. I'll make another determination when I've finished the book, just from what I've read vs the show, I prefer the show, my opinion. And I've found quite a few people that saw the show first prefer it. Didn't even say it was a bad book, geez, people can't even have different preferences without this kind of reaction.
Blake fighting for his life out here 😂😂😂
On everything he is
I dont think bro is gonna survive the most epic jump scare in horror history 😅😊😂
@@johnnydeleon8210 Damn, let them be surprised
the first 5 episodes focus on each of the siblings. fun fact each sibling represents a stage of grief, confirmed by the showrunners
steven is denial
shirley is anger
theo is bargaining
luke is depression
and nell is acceptance
Link to where the showrunners confirm this.
24:36 In my culture, it's actually considered disrespectful to pass that responsibility to someone else. We handle our own when they pass on and we hold their repass. But we also have a pretty open and healthy relationship with death, it's not something that's generally viewed as scary or unsettling.
So true, death is apart of life. The unknown is exciting & frightening.
It’s the evil or mentally ill in death, that make it scary. But the good & sane part of death, make it beautiful.
That's so beautiful, thank you for sharing! I truly think it's a major flaw or drawback in our western/American culture to avoid and fear death and loss so much.
To view tending to our loved ones after death and treat it as a continued act of care and love is such a valuable thing for our souls as humans ❤
@@memitaylor4323 Generally - we tend to view all of it the same since death comes for us all. If there's a sudden, violent, or unexpected death, there are specific rituals to perform to settle any lingering energy but it's rare to hear anyone get too caught up in trying to directly point out what could be viewed as evil or mentally ill elements like other cultures might. No one calls it scary but they don't refer to it as beautiful either, it just "is" and regardless, it's our duty to honor them by seeing them off so we do.
@@lisabeloved Thank you for this! I was honestly hoping not to turn off too many people with this comment, I know different cultures have different relationships with death and loss. There is something incredibly intimate about tending to those you care about after they've passed and preparing their bodies for burial. I'm sure it would be too much for a lot of people but having grown up with it, I deeply appreciate the practice.
this show is fucking phenomenal. it’s one of those shows where EVERY LINE has importance and will come back later/is foreshadowing. can’t wait to rewatch it with you guys
11:27 "no, i am not doing dollhouses again" wait until you hear what series the community is about to recommend when you finish this one lmao
bly manor innit
My mum is an embalmer and she done her own dad, she said it was only when it got to the more private areas that she asked someone to step in. I always saw it like he cared for her in her first moments in the world and she got to care for him in his last
This is first and foremost a show about a family struggling to overcome trauma. Mike Flanagan loves horror, but you're also going to get interesting, nuanced, well-acted characters in anything he does.
Personal theory on how the memory of the kittens relates to her seeing the beetle in Nel's mouth: because she's fixated on "fixing" the image of death, the beetle represents how even though she can fix the way death looks and gain some sense of control that way, she still can't fix or control what death really is.
It's the flaw or limitation of her coping mechanism showing up to haunt her
True, I also wonder if another connection is that she couldnt "save" the kitten and now she feels she couldnt "save" Nell/keep her safe? But as the guys said, she didnt do anything wrong. She declined Nell's call cause she was in an important meeting. If she knew what Nell was going through there's no doubt she would've answered.
"Can it get any worse?" - Blake. You have no idea, Can't wait for you all to see episodes 3 and 5 and of course the unbelievable 6th episode. Seriously one of the best episodes of TV ever.
I'VE NEVER CLICKED FASTER LMAO.
Same
PLEASE bring this show more often 😭🙏
People give Shirly a hard time, but I relate to her the most. She can come off pretty strong with her words, but her actions speak first, and she always acted out of love for her siblings first.
She is definitely my favorite character. What she did with Nell is, I think, equal parts love and punishing herself. In my opinion she is the strongest person in the family.
Just like Blake, I have never been a huge fan of horror. I had heard good things about this show but I couldn't get myself past the 1st episode. It literally took me nearly a year to come back to it and give it a chance. And boy was it the best TV decision I ever made. This show is TOP TIER and easily in the upper 5% of shows I have ever seen, and I have seen A LOT. It has jumps scares, for sure, but it does not rely on jump scares to be good. Amazing cast, top notch directing and editing, and a beautifully touching story about a family, set in the horror genre. I will never grow tired of praising this piece of art. And I have not judged a book by its cover since.
It's funny that the guys keep wondering what's in the red room since Ep 1 already showed what's in the red room. BTW Corey, when young Steven was being carried out of the room by his dad, he did open his eyes briefly. I didn't realize that the light on dead mom's face was a callback to the sunhat scene at the kitten funeral. Just like GOT, I keep discovering new things every time I watch this.
My husband worked in a mortuary. Most are family run, and would never think of allowing another mortuary to care for one of their own. The idea that they would do Nell, is crazy, yes. But these people care for families dealing with death, they’re on a different level with death than most. They definitely would do Nell.
Blake, as you say, "my brother in Christ", I applaud your willingness to face creepy fear. Forward in bravery, man. You are not alone -- you're just the only one the ghosts are gonna get. 🙃
😮😂 lol.
If Blake can make it through The Haunting of Hill House, he’ll be rewarded greatly. This show is a masterpiece not just in streaming or television. It is pure filmmaking.
Blake's face on the thumbnail is scarier than the ghost 😂
I'm late watching these but I'm cackling at Blake being so scared and stressed.
You guys are great. This is a shockingly good show in every aspect. It's nice to see such thoughtful observers.
You can do this Blake! ❤️
In my opinion, episode 3 is where it really starts to get good and is also one of my favorite episodes 😊
And on a random note, I saw another commenter say that the organs were kept in a bag for organ donation. Not true. Those organs would not have been used. When organs are healthy enough for donation, there is a certain process it takes to preserve them until the transplanting happens.
After an organ is surgically harvested, it is typically placed into cold storage until it can be transplanted into a host. Or a warm perfusion machine which keeps certain organs, such as the heart, alive using an artificial circulatory system until they can be transplanted.
I know this because I am literally an organ transplant recipient. An organ donor saved my life :)❤
I can rewatch this series over and over and cry at almost every episode and be on edge simultaneously
My father was a funeral director, the embalming/ make-up, dressed the bodies, etc. We also lived in the funeral home for several years. It is a profession that only a few select people can do well.
Is it lucrative, though?
ive never thought about the symbolism between the cat and nell being connected before but in hindsight it makes sense. Sheryl felt guilty and responsible for the cats’ death, and now she feels guilty/responsible for Nell’s death.
They were both "her responsibility" to care for
People used to prepare their own family members for funeral all the time. As a way to say goodbye, as a way to get closure. Before the funeral industry started making a profit with it. Modern perspective has made it weird. Shirley is probably desensitized to dead bodies too.
The first two episodes are a slower buildup but with episode 3 …. strap in boys! 😀
I love this show. Even though its a scary and emotional roller coaster, I love it. It’s an amazing adaption that does its own thing.
As the story progresses, I wonder which character you guys will relate to. Personally, I relate the most to Nell.
I don't know if this has been mentioned but the actor who plays young Hugh (their dad) is Elliot (the main kid) from ET. It blew my mind when I first watched this because I hadn't seen him in anything for years.
Now he is in everything the Mike Flanagan has done 😅
He was in Legends of the Fall, so he hadn't completely disappeared before this show. To me what was insane is how much him and Timothy Hutton actually look the same to where it was believable he was the older version. That attention to detail with the casting was just so well done.
Ever since Mike Flanagan worked with Henry Thomas, the two has become professional partners for everything Flanagan directs, Thomas will be in it. This meant the two had more projects together than Flanagan’s wife, Kate Seigel (Elaeanor “Theo” Theodora).
The first two episodes are still great, but they're comfortably the least great of the show. We're now nearly at the point where it really starts to show off why it's such a beloved series
I was just about to type this same, this happens to be my least favorite episode of the series it's not bad of course but from episode 3 and on it really is a great show.
These Flanagan shows are so tightly written, can each episode really be judged in isolation? The foundation must be laid for the rest of the story to be built upon.
Most of the times, when you're watching this show, it's not the show that scares you. It's you scaring yourself. Bc you expect some scary jump scare to happen, but then it didn't. So you just keep expecting. Like when you said this Ep2 was scary, but then if you think about what was the scariest moment in this episode, you can't really think of one. It's just that the show's very atmospheric.
Oh and Blake, my cat says 🖕
🤣
Hidden ghosts: check the background on the right when Olivia talks to Shirley at around 7:02. There's a dark figure there, which could be a child, but it could also be "nothing". But then, at 7:14, it's gone (or, rather, sitting at the table?!)
As someone who hates horror and was severely traumatized after watching Hereditary, I ASSURE you, Blake, this show is nowhere even REMOTELY close to being as bad. I think maybe the problem is that you're anticipating the worst so you're getting anxious and freaking out before anything even happens, even though 75% of it isn't even scary. Anyway, I hope you hang in there. This show tells a great story that's worth sticking around for. Love all of you guys!
Right!! Often what you imagine is worse than what’s actually happening! 😅
Blake covering his eyes gets me every time 😆😂
This is such a good show, the complete commitment to how destroyed this family was by the events in the flashbacks cos so devastating to watch.
this show its so sad actually, this family deserved better. top5 all time favorite shows ever for me, extremely well done, amazing cast and amazing story.
This show is so haunting and heartbreaking it’s truly a masterpiece
You’re overthinking and trying to find symbolisms. Yes, they are there but they actually hit you over the head with them. They are hard to miss. The bug coming out of the cat was Shirley’s first experience with death. The bug coming out of Nell was Shirley remembering her first experience and how it is like her first experience with the death of a sibling. That’s all.
YEA to whoever caught the mom’s hair! It wasn’t gravity. It was a spirit. Watch it again and see how the hair is being played with. But there were so many more ghosts you missed. It’s understandable because of the way they are framed or half hidden… or just shadow. There’s one that reminds me of the video footage of Bigfoot! 🤣
Yes, at a real autopsy, the first thing they do is pull all of your internal organs out and put them in a plastic bag. When they have finished their examination and find cause of death, they put the bag back into the chest cavity. They didn’t show everything. You saw Shirl sewing Nell’s hair back onto her scalp. What they didn’t show is they scalp you, cut open your cranium and take a brain sample. Then the mortician stitches the hair back in place. Seriously, you should watch the film “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”. It’s is one of my favorite films and it has a really big twist at the end.
The Actress who plays older Shirl is in the Mike Flanagan film “Ouija: Origins of Evil”. Her youngest daughter is that film is Lulu Wilson, the one playing young Shirl. It also has Henry Thomas. The prequel is better than the original, “Ouija”. Lulu was also in “Annabelle: Creation”. She’s being known as that spooky little girl. Hey! money is money, right?!
Oh, and also Flanagan’s wife (The one playing adult Theo,) is in those films too. Y’all should do more than one reaction of this per week. It makes it a long week, waiting on your reactions!
The performances from the actors in there own episodes are fantastic.
Stay around through the fears Blake, and get ready for the tears! ❤
The scare with the father is one of the most unsettling scares I’ve seen in tv. Who thinks of stuff like that 😂😂😂
This show just gets better and better with each episode, I can say that much. The first five episodes alone focus on each of the siblings and my godddd so masterfully done. Don't even get me STARTED on Episode 6!!! Just a masterclass in great writing, directing, acting. *chef's kiss* Then it all just gets dialed up to 11 from Episodes 7-10.
Ugh I would give LITERALLY ANYTHING to be able to experience this show for the first time again. Truly one of (if not the) best shows ever made.
this is going to be a hell of a journey for you guys haha btw this is a 10/10 show
Blake - for that cat comment, I'm going enjoy what's coming.
i think it’s time, the five siblings represent the five stages of grief:
-Steve is Denial
-Sherley is Wrath
-Theo is Negotation
-Luke is Depression
-Nelly is Acceptance
Saying you'd rather watch HEREDITARY every day over finishing this show is absolutely WILD. 😂 This is one of my top shows of all time. Stick with it!
Way to hang in there, Blake! :-) And...yes, Olivia's hair did move unnaturally. That wasn't gravity, my dudes. It was probably Poppy.
"Can it get any worse"? ... .... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Episode 8 will be the deciding factor if Blake makes it 😂
I cannot fucking wait for that. I'm also worried because I was kindly warned/spoiled in advance and I don't know what I would've done if it got me like I did everyone else, I'm way more of a "scaredy cat" than Blake..by far.
@@tgardner11 Then why are the both of you saying anything?
@@toriboy25 Exactly lol we all know Blake reads the comments. I'd be more vague about it and just say "a future episode" or something instead of saying exactly which one
Shut your mouth
I wouldn't even say that LOL@@skills4u2envy
I am so proud of everyone here for not sharing spoilers ♡♡ thank you all!
No one better spoil this masterpiece for the boys
I wouldn't say there are not any spoilers. Explaining things that will be explained later is a spoiler.
@@ThrashificeRight… The “grieve stages” one 🥲🤸🏻♀️
I'm just so glad you guys are watching my favorite TV show ever
Keep it on, y'all won't be dissapointed AT ALL
Brussels Sprouts back in the time when they (the Hill House characters) were kids used to be a lot more bitter. No really. The reason that everyone grew up hating brussels sprouts in the 70s and earlier was because the old crops were much more intensely bitter. They were very much an acquired taste and you had to fight them down. No amount of searing or breadcrumbs could help that taste, and the 1970s were much more likely to boil them in an attempt to get most of the flavor out. So they were horrid things. They really were.
But in the decades since, the Brussels Sprouts farmers of the world have been carefully pulling a modern day Mendel and breeding commercial strains with less and less bitterness in them, until they ended up with the actually pleasant Brussels Sprouts of today. They have no bitterness to them at all any more, and so folks raised as kids hating them have all started as adults in midlife and later now begun to rediscover them. And the younger generations who never tasted the original Brussels Sprouts are eating the modern variety of them and thinking, "What gives? These are awesome! How could my parents hate them growing up?"
And that's why. You're not eating the same variety or flavors associated with Brussels Sprouts precisely because so many people hated the vegetable that the global vegetable consortium agreed to genetically shift to a brand new variety which didn't taste like boiled used hockey gear after a practice.
Very interesting Brussels Sprouts lore! Thanks for sharing!
Interesting..thanks for sharing this. I actually love Brussels sprouts and always have..😂
From someone that has eaten Brussels Sprouts back in the 80s, I can tell you that they've not changed all that much in taste. I mean, that's the real horror of this show, Brussels Sprouts. Ate them last month and they're still as awfully bitter as I remember :( Most of my kids don't like them either. I generally have to season them with other strong flavors to subdue the bitter taste. From all the people I know (school, work, other) I know exactly 8 people who appreciate them. Nobody else does.
A few years back I came home to my then boyfriend and asked him what was smelling so bad. It couldn't have been the trash because I took it out that morning. Turned out he threw the rest of the Brussel's spoutr int he bint hat he didn't finish, because he knew I wouldn't eat them... they were allegedly not smelling rotten but to mee they definitely did.
In case you were wondering: I still have no idea why he didn't prepare a single/smaller serving or put the rest into the fridge or anything like that
"Bitter"??? They're literally just itty bitty cabbages. They taste like cabbage, which not everyone likes, but not particularly bitter. Maybe if your parents hated you and made you eat them raw or something...
The kids were growing up in the 90s. Maybe the 80s for the older kids. Same as me. I never had a problem with brussel sprouts, even as a sorta picky eater with a massive sweet tooth.
this is one of the BEST horror shows of recent times. it's a dark, yet beautiful tale about the stages of grief. it's emotional, deep & truly haunting. I sobbed for nell's episode so be ready for the tissues, your mind will be blown. pleaaase please keep an eye out, there are HUNDREDS of hidden background ghosts that I didn't notice until after a couple of rewatches each halloween & they surprise me each time. i adore when reaction channels rewatch because it's like experiencing it for the first time again through other eyes. cannot wait to see y'all react to the funeral, it feels like one hour long continuous shot (mostly).
I’m new here so I don’t know the name of the guy in white. If you stick around till the end, when you look back you’ll realize it’s not as scary as we think it’s going to be when we go through the story for the first time. The director/creator is just very good at creating that type of suspense that makes you feel uneasy.
And while there are moments that feel like little jump scares, they are really smattered sparsely throughout the series. There is really only one big major jump scare and you’ll absolutely know when it happens. And you won’t expect it 😉 … or will you???! muah ha ha ha ha 😉
My overall favorite things that I found while watching this show are all of the subtle figures you can see in the background. Pretty much in every episode there is at least one figure standing in the background, whether it’s blurry, in the shadows, or even in reflections in the windows! I didn’t catch them on my first time watching, but when I later watched it with my siblings, my older sister started pointing them out.
I think everyone keeps saying “ghosts aren’t real” because for the two oldest Steven and Shirley they didn’t really see ghosts. Steven didn’t see shit and as far as Shirley is concerned everything she saw was just dead things being weird. And for the younger siblings they see saw stuff but they were probably gaslit their entire lives into thinking they didn’t see what they saw
And you can imagine how that can affect them. No wonder Luke has an addiction issue and no one is really shocked Nelly committed suicide. This whole family is in denial. They just can’t face what happened.
I love these reactions! Can’t wait till next ep. Hang in there Blake. This show is so worth it.
this show is absolute perfection
How I always describe this show to new viewers is -- This is a deep family drama that can only be told through the horror genre.
Yessssss I’m so happy there’s a new Hill House reaction! I’ve been waiting SO LONG since episode 1. Ahhhhhh! I love this show so much thank you thank you thank you for reacting to it! ❤
"ghost gaslighting is insane" nah seriously 😂😂 strap in cos its also the root cause of like 75% of their problems. this poor broken family lmao
This show is not even scary. It's more of a psychological horror show...the transition to different scenes makes it even better! Hahaha I loved watching it.
Have you guys noticed that, Episode 1- Steven was the center, Episode 2- Shirley is the center, now it’s time for Episode 3 (the true introduction of my favorite character) enjoy!
I'm a huge hill house fan and it's been ages since I've seen a new, good quality reaction on UA-cam. Thank you guys for filling that void for me!
Also, has anyone ever told you guys that you look like medieval French gentlemen?
See you next Wednesday :)
We're glad you liked our reaction!
And I think that's a first 😮
See you soon!
I understand (and agree) that the jumpscares are really annoying sometimes… but this show is so beautiful and thoughtful. Talking about how tragedy lives with us, and how every person reacts to it differently. I really hope you guys love it as much as so many of us do ❤
really enjoying all four of you watching this show - i've watched many reactions to it and really looking forward to you guys watching the rest! nice job in editing, and really enjoy your different personalities and the balance of your reaction and the commentary during it and in the wrap up. cheers!
Thank you!
I love how much Blake is stressed
Episode 3 has a number of.... surprises.... I wonder if Corey will catch them all 😂
The transitions in this show, man.
Mike Flanagan is a master of transitions
@@melissayoung465 and horror.
I will never get tired of Blake reaction when it comes to scary movies/show, which I personally love 😂😂, and corey is actually spot on at the end the siblings represent the 5 stages of grief
Trivia: Elizabeth Reaser (Shirl) worked with a real mortition for this show. She plays her assistant. Great reaction again, thanks! Like others said here before, from here on the episodes are getting better and better.
“Just close the door” was real, Cojo is surviving the horror movie 😂
best episodes: 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 and the finale but this one is amazing too and the rest of the show but those five episodes are MASTERPIECES
For me Shirley doing the funeral process with the body may be odd but also if I were her would I trust anyone else do it it right?
React to the film: TALK TO ME (2023), an intense, brutal and reflective supernatural horror, one of the best horror films of recent years, you'll like it.
This one has to happen in the near future. Cojo loves A24 -Corey
As someone who has lost her little sister, I can genuinely say that, if I had that skillset, I would've done that too. In grief, you try and do anything you can as a last act of love you can give to your loved one. I would've given my sister my heart, my brain, my spleen, everything if I could've. For anyone who's lost a sibling, this is one of the best shows that encapsulates the grieving process, family dynamics, stages of grief....its' not exactly the same but I've never seen the themes so well done when it comes to grief.
I love you guys! Has it been a week already.. I thought this was an early upload! This channel is so good I feel spoiled every time you guys upload. Much love!
❤️
Before watching: can’t wait, let’s get scared! 👻
After watching: now I’m scared and sad. 😔
Y'all are cooking. I cannot wait til y'all get to episodes 5 and 6. Two of my favorite episodes
even though blake is scared, it is honestly one of the best shows. even outside of the horror elements, it's such a good family drama
I love horror movies and this show is the best horror movie/show/media everything, and that's only partially true because of the horror, but what really carries it over the top is the character development. You get so invested in these characters, it's insane that it's all in a horror show, that's something you expect out of drama, not horror.
don’t worry guys, in every episode a lot of question are ansewrs but gave u more questions too 😂
FYI the bag of organs IS non-standard it was because they were removed because Nell was autopsyed as a suspicious death
I think its past wittle blakey’s bedtime.
I thought y’all were going to stop with the reactions with this one 😭😭😭 please keep it coming guys the show is amazing!!
Young Nellie also plays a main character in M3GAN.
She bas been in other Flannigan stuff too. Doctor Sleep and something else I'm not remembering. Young Shirley has been in her fair share of horror, too. Ouija 2, Origin of Evil, Annabelle Creation come to mind..
@@kimbervoss3753 Very true and thanks for commenting- Flanagan does tend to reuse a lot of the same actors. The kids in this one are amazing, but I think the child actors in Haunting Of Bly Manor are even better, if you can imagine. I don't know if you've seen all the series yet, but I highly recommend all of them. (Midnight Mass, House of Usher and the 2 Haunting series)
Grown up Shirley is from the Twilight movies, too!
@@horrormoviereactions I’ve always enjoyed Elizabeth Reaser as an actor..I’ve seen all of those series’s except I only saw a few eppies of Usher.. on my list of stuff to finish.. 🙂 and you’re welcome ☺️
Great reaction as always guys!👏 Can't wait for episode 3 🤟
lol you guys work yourselves up so much, I did too the first time I watched it at least for the first few episodes 😂I’ll just say they don’t do anything unnecessary in terms of scares so relax a little 😂😂😂
In case you didn't know, finding small cemeteries near country homes is NOT unusual at all. Many people used to bury their loved ones at home. Many still do. Ree Drummond aka The Pioneer Woman on The Food Network, is married to Ladd Drummond. The Drummond family is one of the top 3 land owners in the UNITED STATES. They own a large cattle ranch. Cattle and beef is how they make their money, and they were rich LONG before Ree ever married Ladd. When Ladd's mother died a couple years ago, the family went out to their FAMILY CEMETERY which is located on their property. They cleaned it all up, mowed the lawn, cleaned the headstones, and then buried Ladd's Mom next to their other relatives. It was beautiful.
My high school BFF, E's dad, C, was a mortician. We went to work with him one day, to his funeral home in El Cerrito, with the plan to take the train into San Francisco to hang out for the day, we must have been 15-16 years old at the time. Since we were going to wait for the 11am train into the city, and we got there at 7am so C could clock in, he told us to go put all 3 of our lunches in the fridge in the 2nd room on the right. Naturally I only half listened being a teenager, so I walked into the room on the right, saw a chest fridge, walked over to it, opened it up, and saw a weird clear but not translucent, plastic tablecloth like thing covering something up. I went to lift it up, and saw toes. I had just tried to put our lunches in the body fridge 😂😂😂. I nodded my head, said "Welp, alright then, clearly not THIS fridge...", turned around and left the room, went back to C and asked him to show me which fridge I could put food in bc the last one I opened had a body in it. he was mortified thinking I was scared or scarred by seeing the dead man. It didn't scare me, I just wasn't expecting it, but since I WAS in a funeral home attached to a massive cemetery, I guess some part of me just accepted I MIGHT see something like that. And no, it wasn't gory.
this! my family's property still has our family graveyard. although my great grandma was the last person buried there. it's way too hard to dig on the mountain where it is.
@@ohshiitake That's so cool to have on your property. Someday, I'd like to have a massive farmhouse with lots of property, with space for a small cemetery for pets and people in the family. It seems so peaceful. And I know I personally would DEFINITELY visit my grandparents' graves if they were on my property as opposed to halfway across town.
It's still perfectly legal in most places. Unless your city has an ordinance against it you can make a family cemetery on any private property.
@@jenk4545 Yep!! You are also legally entitled to have your loved ones body at home up until their burial. Usually funeral homes have portable refrigeration units they will let you use. The embalming must usually still be done at the funeral home, but you have the right to watch if you so choose to. Through watching Ask A Mortician, I was able to help my bsf when her Mom, my 2nd Mom, died, her and her sister were able to help bathe her, dress her, do her hair and makeup, and spend time with her they otherwise wouldn't have been able to do bc they wouldn't have known to ask. They said the peace it gave them to be able to literally see her ANY TIME gave them immeasurable comfort. I'm just glad I was able to provide that for them, the path to that peace and comfort.
Rest well, Mama A!! We still miss you every day.
Love this show and your reactions so far....can not wait for a specific scene 🤐
I worked in a funeral home for 10 years and did the same job as Shirley. I never liked open caskets. I've seen a lot of dead people, including family, but I'd rather remember them when they were alive. Thanks for the reaction.
Such a great show and glad you guys are getting into it. Feel kinda bad but Blake's terror brings me joy. Sorry bud. If it helps Blake, you should try to convince yourself before each episode that it's just an "intense family drama", which it is. That might take the edge off a little. 😂 Great reaction guys, I'm excited to rewatch the rest of the series with you and hear your thoughts.
So excited for you guys to watch the next episodes. Such a great show
we need you to finish the series. this series is so good. i cant wait for you guys to finish the entire series!
Thank you for your sacrifice for my entertaining, Blake 🙏
The hair thing was a ghost, I am fairly certain 😂
I'm going to enjoy Blake being terrified now b/c he hates cats.
Blake, I think it's great that this stuff disturbs you! But, I promise you, it IS worth it to watch the entire series! Hang on. I WILL tell you it gets worse before it gets better. And it will make you confront ideas you are uncomfortable with. But it's done so well.