Get ready for some serious 90s nostalgia with a side of spooky, because David Schwimmer is back, baby! And no, he’s not desperately trying to pivot a couch this time. Instead, he’s starring in Goosebumps: The Vanishing, the second season of the Disney+ series based on those gloriously creepy RL Stine books that probably made you sleep with a nightlight back in the day.
Oh, and guess what? RL Stine himself is getting the best birthday gift ever today—October 8! 🎉 A whole new season of Goosebumps is coming, and it’s ready to drop on unsuspecting audiences like a surprise Jack-in-the-box—just with fewer clowns (hopefully).
This season is like a spooky buffet, serving up a greatest-hits platter from the books you couldn’t put down (but maybe should have). We’ve got:
– “Stay Out of the Basement” (because who needs sunlight, right?),
– “The Haunted Car” (perfect for Uber drivers with a ghost problem),
– “Monster Blood” (nothing says ‘chill’ like goo that eats people),
– “The Girl Who Cried Monster” (because regular crying is so last year),
– “The Ghost Next Door” (friendly neighborhood Casper wannabe),
– “Welcome to Camp Nightmare” (aka summer camp without the s’mores).
Goosebumps: The Vanishing begins with a pair of twins, Cece and Devin Brewer, who, like most kids, are dealing with the ultimate horror: spending a summer with their divorced dad…in Gravesend, Brooklyn. I mean, Gravesend—seriously? Did no one in town planning think, “Hey, maybe we shouldn’t name our neighborhood after death?” Anyway, surprise surprise, some dark, twisted stuff starts happening, and it’s not just Dad’s attempts at cooking.
Before they know it, Cece and Devin are tangled up in a mystery as complicated as trying to solve a Rubik’s cube with your eyes closed. Turns out, a bunch of teens vanished in 1994, the year flannel shirts and grunge ruled the world. Now Cece, Devin, and their friends—Alex, CJ, and Frankie—are on the case. But solving it might just unravel a whole heap of supernatural craziness. No pressure, right?
Now, let’s talk about the real reason to watch this: David Schwimmer! Yes, Ross from Friends has finally decided to embrace his destiny—botany professor Anthony Brewer. Yup, Ross finally got his PhD in plants! (Is anyone else having flashbacks of him yelling, “We were on a break!” but this time it’s with a cactus?)
Schwimmer’s joined by a cast that’s cooler than a haunted snowstorm. We’ve got Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, Sam McCarthy, Elijah Cooper, Galilea La Salvia, Francesca Noel, and Stony Blyden as Trey, who probably knows all the best hiding spots from evil spirits.
Mark your calendars! Goosebumps: The Vanishing drops ALL eight episodes on January 10, 2025, like a creepy holiday gift from Disney+ and Hulu. So, grab your popcorn, keep the lights on, and maybe avoid any cars that look like they’ve seen better days.
