Disney+/Hulu’s Goosebumps returned for its second season with an intriguing new story, following twin siblings Cece and Devin Brewer as their summer takes a dark and dangerous turn in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn.
What begins as a seemingly uneventful summer visit to their father quickly spirals into a chilling adventure. The twins and their friends uncover secrets tied to the mysterious death of their uncle, Matty, forty years ago, leading to a series of harrowing encounters with strange creatures and dark forces lurking beneath Fort Jerome. Let’s break down the ending of Goosebumps Season 2 and what it all means for the Brewer family.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing Recap
Cece and Devin aren’t thrilled about spending their summer with their father, Anthony Brewer, in the seemingly mundane neighborhood of Gravesend. Used to summering with their aunt, the twins initially resist their father’s strict rule about avoiding the basement. However, they soon discover that Anthony’s basement is a haven for rare plants and botany experiments. Despite their curiosity, the twins are preoccupied with their own personal struggles.
Cece, a straight-A student, has lied about attending a prestigious debate camp, while Devin hopes to win over his childhood crush, Frankie, who is now dating Trey, a troublemaking local teen. In an attempt to impress Frankie, Devin agrees to a dare to explore Fort Jerome, also known as Camp Nightmare—a location tied to the mysterious disappearance of several kids, including Matty Brewer, in 1994. Devin’s adventure quickly takes a sinister turn when Trey’s reckless actions lead to an energy blackout, exposing an underground vault. Devin encounters a strange cloud of spores and a ghostly vision of his deceased uncle, narrowly escaping with his friends before things escalate further.
Meanwhile, Anthony begins investigating Matty’s death after receiving his brother’s preserved clothes from a local cop. Upon examining the clothes, Anthony discovers spores that grow into a carnivorous plant, which infects him. The infection spawns a monstrous parasitic creature that Anthony attempts to contain in his basement freezer. However, Trey unwittingly releases the creature, which infects him and turns him into a monstrous host. Devin and Frankie manage to defeat monster Trey by dropping a car on him, but this victory unleashes a cascade of supernatural chaos. From a haunted car to a Kombucha monster, the Brewer twins and their friends find themselves battling increasingly bizarre threats.
Goosebumps Season 2 Ending: Does Anthony Die?
Anthony Brewer faces danger repeatedly throughout the season, with his infection from the spores marking a pivotal moment. Under the spores’ influence, Anthony tries to infect CJ, a neighborhood delivery driver, but is stopped by Trey, who beheads Anthony in an effort to save CJ. Miraculously, the spores keep Anthony alive even after his beheading, leaving Devin and his friends deeply unnerved by their father’s horrifying transformation.
As the kids search for answers, they discover an old VHS tape documenting the night of Matty’s disappearance. The tape reveals that Matty and his friends ventured to Fort Jerome as part of a dare, only to encounter deadly spores that trapped them in an alien ship’s pod system beneath the fort. Devin’s ghostly visions of Hannah, one of Matty’s friends, lead the group to understand that the spores aim to integrate their hosts into the ship’s control system. Determined to save their father and uncover the truth, the twins and their friends head to the fort to confront the alien presence.
While Anthony’s infection initially seems irreversible, the group learns about a serum developed by Ramona Pamani, a scientist tied to the fort’s secret experiments. Armed with the serum, they rescue Anthony from his pod and restore him to life. However, Ramona’s ulterior motives soon come to light as she traps the group underground, prioritizing containment of the alien threat over their survival.
Does Anthony Save Matty and His Friends? What Happens to Them?
After escaping his pod, Anthony faces a moral dilemma: prioritize his own escape or risk everything to save Matty and the others still trapped in the alien ship. Haunted by guilt over failing to protect his brother years ago, Anthony injects Matty and his friends with the serum, successfully reviving them. He narrowly escapes the fort with Matty moments before the vault closes, setting the stage for emotional reunions.
However, the joyous moment is short-lived. Anthony and the twins learn that prolonged podding has irreversible side effects, including eventual monstrous transformations. Matty and his friends succumb to the alien spores’ control, turning into clawed creatures. Devastated but determined, Anthony devises a plan to stop the alien ship once and for all. Using the serum, he sedates the ship, allowing the group to escape. Despite his efforts, Matty and the other pod victims are drawn back to the ship, now fully integrated into its system. Matty’s final message to Anthony—delivered through a mental connection—offers a bittersweet farewell, as he accepts his fate.
How Did Trey Return to Life? What’s Wrong With Him?
Trey’s resurrection and subsequent queasiness hint at lingering ties to the alien ship. After his initial infection, Trey’s body underwent several transformations, including temporary death and spectral activity. Though Ramona’s serum temporarily neutralized his infection, the final scene reveals Trey vomiting black tar-like goo, suggesting residual spores remain in his system. Trey’s connection to the alien presence may signal further trouble for Gravesend, leaving the door open for future developments.
Do Devin and the Other Teenagers Survive?
Despite their ordeal, Devin, Cece, and their friends manage to escape the alien ship and return to normal life. The twins grow closer to their father and each other, with Cece pursuing a long-distance relationship with her girlfriend and Devin deciding to move to Gravesend to live with Anthony. However, Trey’s unresolved infection looms as a potential threat, hinting that the group’s struggles with the supernatural may not be over.
Conclusion
Goosebumps Season 2 delivers a thrilling blend of supernatural horror and emotional drama, exploring themes of family, guilt, and resilience. The season’s ending ties up key storylines while leaving enough unanswered questions to spark speculation for a potential third season. With its mix of suspense, humor, and heart, Goosebumps continues to captivate audiences, proving that some mysteries are worth revisiting—even if they’re lurking beneath the surface.