I literally made an account just to review this episode. I've never jumped that suddenly before from terror. THAT scene was so well placed, unlike the constant cheap jump scares you get with most horror movies/tv shows lately. This one was actually integral to the story. But damn, that got my heart going.
38 Reviews
Kate Siegel is incredible!
SpacedOutChels30 October 2018
I think I wet myself
daniel-smits-0317919 October 2018
Cursed episode
arnonatte20 October 2018
A first for me, thanks to this episode .
ibanezhead2 November 2018
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The whole series thus far gives me chills while watching which has never happened over the hundreds horrors shows or movies I've watched. This episode had it all. Great dialogue by Theo! I'm also happy to see Hugh finally tell
Steve what is really going on. I've flinched a couple of times during the series and that's the most I've ever done.
Then the moment near the end, I literally jumped from the couch screaming. My wife never heard me scream before. The flashy scares are so unexpected and not predictable on this show, but are well placed and seem to have meaning to the story. It seemed like Nell is not happy with her sisters and she's letting them know.
Great episode!
Then the moment near the end, I literally jumped from the couch screaming. My wife never heard me scream before. The flashy scares are so unexpected and not predictable on this show, but are well placed and seem to have meaning to the story. It seemed like Nell is not happy with her sisters and she's letting them know.
Great episode!
Nothing to see here...
jaapvdam16 October 2018
Powerhouse acting
85122224 November 2018
Greetings from Lithuania.
"Witness Marks" was another superb episode of "The Haunting of Hill House". What carried this episode was a very solid writing of a superb story, great directing and acting as usual, and a powerhouse performance at the end by Kate Siegel - that was something you won't see every day on a small screen cinema.
Overall, with only 2 episodes left, i really looking forward to see how it will end. But as series that are made this good, i would hope to see it more then only 2 episodes. Great show.
"Witness Marks" was another superb episode of "The Haunting of Hill House". What carried this episode was a very solid writing of a superb story, great directing and acting as usual, and a powerhouse performance at the end by Kate Siegel - that was something you won't see every day on a small screen cinema.
Overall, with only 2 episodes left, i really looking forward to see how it will end. But as series that are made this good, i would hope to see it more then only 2 episodes. Great show.
Lucky I had an empty stomach!
dennismonares5106 January 2019
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Or I would have sharted. The Haunting of Hill House episode 8 took my jumping virginity. I have never jumped during any movie of tv show because you know its coming. Place a towel on your chair or couch before watching.
A First For Me Too
info-517-388822 March 2019
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I'm 38 years old, I've seen hundreds of scary movies, and I've never screamed at anything in my life - until this episode. I managed to freak out my husband, my kids, the cats, the dogs and myself. Very very well done.
Horrifyingly Good
gautamparag15 October 2018
Not through all 10 episodes yet
koofasa27 May 2021
This is no doubt a good show but it absolutely did not require 10 episodes. I'm in episode 8 and find that the plot is just dragging forward by millimeters and it so repetitive. The cast gets close to saying something meaningful and then breaks into an irrational argument. I know families do that but it is so tiresome and if I wanted to listen to a family bicker, there are real life places to do that. It is now irritating just to get to the next scene. The high ratings on this show must be because there is a great ending coming up. Also, there are almost no decent programs to watch anymore that we have started forgiving a lot of nonsense in the programs that are available. There are numerous mistakes in the series where someone might be painting using one color that suddenly changes to another color. If I wasn't so irritated with the repetitive nature of the script, I probably wouldn't notice these goods.
That's how you react, really?
madwand631 July 2022
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So every review on here is talking about how scary and great it was and I just watched Shirley drive her car off the road because of it and then I watched her stand there and calmly listen to a ten minute speech from her sister. How incredibly stupid and unbelievable is her reaction to a shrieking ghost blasting in from the rear seat? And all of you think this is really great, huh? Ridiculous.
Ok Mr. Flanagan...
jacob_spillers24 October 2018
... you got me. This episode draws you in from the beginning and keeps hold until the credits. Excellent character development and insane performances from everyone, including Oliver Jackson-Cohen, as always. But I have to give applause specifically to Kate Siegel. She was such a powerhouse in this episode, made me feel like I was involved and I have to admit I teared up. Between the yelp and the tears it was an emotional roller coaster but well worth it. Be on your guard ;)
Just amazing!
masters1351 November 2018
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Watching this on my tablet with headphones in on full blast my son couldn't be sure whether it was me or the sound of the scream from the iPad - I think it was just a very sharp intake of breath but have literally never jumped like that before in my life!! Heart pounding for several minutes afterwards.
The way we have become invested in the story to this point and the quality of the dialogue brings, what under normal circumstances, would be a cheap jump scare into a moment of true horror history. I'll be recounting that moment for many years to come!
Great show, deserves to win a host of awards!
The way we have become invested in the story to this point and the quality of the dialogue brings, what under normal circumstances, would be a cheap jump scare into a moment of true horror history. I'll be recounting that moment for many years to come!
Great show, deserves to win a host of awards!
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tim-c-360-49780527 October 2018
Witness the marks on my couch...
Trey_Trebuchet22 September 2021
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...because I can't even think of the last time a jump scare legitimately got me like that! I yelped and covered my face it caught me so off guard! In a series full of tension and chills, episode 8 gave me a heart attack.
This actually is a really good episode though. I love all of the drama and dialogue between the characters. Steve and Hugh had me favorite arc in this episode, but Kate Siegel's last scene was so, so well acted. All of the knocking at the funeral home spooked me quite a bit too. I never read the book so I have no idea where this is going but I'm throughly enjoying it.
Great acting, direction, and scares all around.
This actually is a really good episode though. I love all of the drama and dialogue between the characters. Steve and Hugh had me favorite arc in this episode, but Kate Siegel's last scene was so, so well acted. All of the knocking at the funeral home spooked me quite a bit too. I never read the book so I have no idea where this is going but I'm throughly enjoying it.
Great acting, direction, and scares all around.
Almost made me fall back in my chair
royalewithcheese20201 November 2018
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Wow...this was probably the best episode of the show for me so far. The dynamics between Steve and his dad and Shirley and Theo were great. Hugh and Theo finally are able to get through to the only family members that don't believe the house is really haunted and the family is just crazy. Props to Kate Siegel and the great Timothy Hutton for their performances. I am usually not a huge horror person, but this show definitely does it the right way. I watched this episode on my laptop with earphones in, so the scene Shirley and Theo are talking in the car and Nell's ghost pops up out of the back seat out of nowhere may be the most startled I have been from any movie or TV show in my life. This show is a breath of fresh air for sure.
Oh My holy cheesewiz!!
BatsyCharky16 October 2018
Another solid episode that seemingly sets up the concluding episodes
snoozejonc27 October 2020
Hugh and Steven go looking for Luke whilst Theo and Shirley confront each other.
This is a relatively short episode that answers some questions about Hill House. It also delivers one fantastic scare moment and overall feels like its teeing us up for the final chapter of the series.
I'm not going to discuss plot points because there is too much that can be revealed. It frustrated me by not giving more answers, but it does offer up enough to suffice for the time being, albeit using expositional dialogue.
Performances are all excellent with Kate Siegel standing out during one monologue sequence with a very emotional delivery. Elizabeth Reaser is on par and they play off each other well in a number of scenes.
When the big jump scare comes, it is so out of the blue it should make the most hardened horror fans flinch. Well done to the writers and filmmakers for executing that part so well, along with all the cinematography, editing, transitions and visuals that are up to the usual high standard of the series.
This is a relatively short episode that answers some questions about Hill House. It also delivers one fantastic scare moment and overall feels like its teeing us up for the final chapter of the series.
I'm not going to discuss plot points because there is too much that can be revealed. It frustrated me by not giving more answers, but it does offer up enough to suffice for the time being, albeit using expositional dialogue.
Performances are all excellent with Kate Siegel standing out during one monologue sequence with a very emotional delivery. Elizabeth Reaser is on par and they play off each other well in a number of scenes.
When the big jump scare comes, it is so out of the blue it should make the most hardened horror fans flinch. Well done to the writers and filmmakers for executing that part so well, along with all the cinematography, editing, transitions and visuals that are up to the usual high standard of the series.
Be on your guard at all times...
wrobinson-926742 January 2019
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