Ep 7. Phantom of the Auditorium

"Phantom of the Auditorium" is the seventh episode of the first season of the popular TV show, Goosebumps. This episode follows the story of Zeke and Brooke, two students who are casted as the lead roles in their school play, The Phantom. They discover that the original cast for the play mysteriously disappeared before opening night twenty years ago and that the school auditorium has a ghostly presence.

The two friends start experiencing strange occurrences during rehearsals, including seeing a figure in a black cloak and hearing eerie laughter. Zeke becomes convinced that the phantom is real and is responsible for the previous cast's disappearance. Brooke, on the other hand, is skeptical and believes that it is merely a prank being played by their classmates.

Things take a dangerous turn when the phantom starts getting more aggressive with each rehearsal, causing the props to move on their own and even causing an onstage accident. Zeke and Brooke decide to investigate the auditorium in hopes of finding out more about the phantom's history. They uncover a hidden room filled with costumes and props, along with a journal that belonged to a former student who was part of the original cast.

As they delve deeper into the journal, they discover that the student who wrote it was the one responsible for the disappearance of the cast. He had become obsessed with the play and had summoned a real phantom to help him bring it to life. Zeke and Brooke realize that the phantom they've been seeing is not a product of their classmates' pranks, but a real entity that has been brought back to life by the student's dangerous obsession.

The two friends must work together to stop the phantom before it causes any more harm. They devise a plan to lure it onto the stage during the final dress rehearsal and trap it with an enchanted mirror that they found in the hidden room. However, their plan goes awry when the phantom becomes too powerful and breaks free from the mirror. The two friends must use all of their bravery and wit to defeat the phantom once and for all.

"Phantom of the Auditorium" is a thrilling and spooky episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It explores themes of obsession, the dangers of summoning the supernatural, and the power of friendship. The episode features incredible performances from the young actors and impressive special effects that add to the intensity of the story. Overall, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the Goosebumps franchise and anyone looking for a good scare.