What I liked
I loved how Jon Schnitzer owns the stage as both comedian and confessional storyteller; he moves so smoothly between punchlines, jump scares, and sincere reflections that you never feel whiplash, only more drawn in. The details of the props—the old phone, the clock, the crocheted throw—sell the “grandma’s house” vibe perfectly, and the use of the creepy grandmother silhouette is simple but very effective. The show packs a surprising amount of flawless technical elements (lights, sound, fog, even a misbehaving clock) into a small space, creating a legitimately eerie atmosphere while still leaving room for big laughs. I also really appreciated that the family’s spooky stories become more than just scares; they turn into a touching way of exploring memory, connection, and what it means to say someone is “still with us in spirit.”
What I didn't like
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My overall impression
Something Spooky delivers exactly what it promises: true tales of the strange and frightening, told with a big, beating heart underneath the scares. One moment you’re laughing at Jon Schnitzer’s ridiculous family stories, and the next you’re genuinely tensing up, waiting for the next chill. It feels like being at a late-night sleepover with a master storyteller who knows exactly when to lean into the humor and when to let the darkness creep in.
