These 9 Anthony Brewer moments from Goosebumps will always remain in the hearts of fans

This is the second season in the planned Goosebumps trilogy, going by the name Goosebumps: The Vanishing. But there’s sad news for its audience: the show has been cancelled after its two-season run. Despite the setback of cancellation, devoted fans can still revisit the chapters through the authorized streaming service. The interesting thing is that, even though the season presents as a single, it cleverly adapts bits and pieces from numerous Goosebumps books.

In this Goosebumps installment, the focus is on Anthony Brewer, a single father, as his teens, Cece and Devin, come to spend time with him. The show chronicles the life of botanist Anthony Brewer, whose brother went missing under unexplained conditions in 1994, along with his teenage twins, Devin and Cece. As the twins form friendships with Gravesend’s teens, C.J., Franky, Alex, and Trey, they accidentally discover the mystery of Anthony’s brother’s disappearance. Among the show's many highlights is Anthony Brewer, a character brimming with both whimsical comedy and genuine poignancy. Here are 9 Anthony Brewer moments from Goosebumps that will always remain in the hearts of the fans.

Honking at Trey’s car

Well, in this Goosebumps treasure, Anthony’s unmistakable dad mode is in full force. After seeing Trey’s car stationed in his driveway, he becomes all angry and all, as if it’s a crime. He didn’t just ask him to budge it; he kept on honking rapidly to make him realize that it was not his parking space. Whispering his mother’s house rules quietly with the weight of a man shielding a consecrated land.

What comes next is a humorously small-scale spat between Anthony and Trey, though it may be trivial for us, but Anthony doesn’t think in that way. For him, it’s a matter of principle. In Goosebumps, David Schwimmer absolutely lands the delivery by morphing a simple disagreement into something you definitely can’t forget. When Trey finally moves his car, your laughter is going to turn into support for Anthony. You are totally going to root for him and his full-on dad swagger in Goosebumps.

Botany rules for the kids

As the scene starts in Goosebumps, Anthony Brewer, the most responsible parent, hands carefully organized info packets to his children, Cece and Davin. Well, as you’d expect, there’s a hitch. Along with those packets, there’s other info, or rather, we can say an order that they have to stay away from the house's basement. No ifs and buts, it’s just a non-negotiable thing; it’s a no-entry zone for them. Without thinking, a question is definitely going to pop up in your mind: What’s in there?

Similarly, Cece and Davin also become curious, and then their father finally takes them to the basement to give them a treat for their eyes. It’s his botanical lab. You will notice how truly thrilled he is to share his plant wisdom, weaving in lighthearted details while keeping the basement framed as untouchable loot. A fleeting moment in Goosebumps, yet it encapsulates the different sides of Anthony Brewer. Though Cece and Davin give a quick nod at that time, we all know that “rules are meant to be broken.”

Calming Naomi’s dementia outburst

After getting the call from the home, Anthony Brewer hurries home with Davin, his concern clear on his face. The generally steady botanist forgets about plants, because in this moment in Goosebumps, he is dedicating all his attention to his mother. His mother, Naomi, is experiencing a dementia-induced flare-up, distressed and haunted by painful memories of his brother Matty’s death. After meeting with her, Anthony gently holds her, helping her focus on her breathing. There’s a comfort and reassurance in his voice. Each tender phrase and steady breath reveal how profoundly he cares for his mother, even in such a fragile and difficult situation.

David Schwimmer acts with such gentle precision that you can nearly sense the burden of Anthony’s history with Naomi hanging in there. This scene in Goosebumps makes Anthony more relatable and also enriches his persona, exposing a man beneath his somewhat odd, strict exterior, who is shaped by both love and grief.

Extracting the bulb from his arm

This scene from Goosebumps is something no one can forget. The expression on his face, while looking down at his arms, fans will always remember that. Something strange and scary is happening: a grotesque, weird bulb is growing out of his skin. His face shows pure shock and fear, and you can feel the tension building up. This is when the real chilling part begins.

In this famous Goosebumps scene, Anthony uses a gardening fork to carefully pull the bulb from his arm. The moment is creepy because the bulb looks slimy and unnatural, like something that should not be part of a person. Anthony’s reaction is full of horror as he struggles with pain and fear, but he is determined to get the bulb out. How he handles the fork and the bulb makes the scene even more intense for viewers. The scene with Anthony and the grotesque bulb is one of the best examples of the mix of fear and courage that makes Goosebumps so popular. It stays in fans’ hearts.

Breaking Trey’s car window

Though this scene in Goosebumps might come out as funny, our botanist, Anthony Brewer, is dead serious. Guess what the reason is? What else is the same old story? Trey has again parked his car right in Anthony’s front yard. This time, Anthony is already very serious because of the whole bulb thing, and now Trey is again blocking his space with his car; it’s just not acceptable for him. Anthony’s tension quickly turns into an unhinged outburst. He’s trying to stay calm, but Trey’s casual “I’ll move it later” attitude just pushes Anthony over the edge.

Instead of yelling, Anthony grabs a shovel, yes, a gardening shovel, and without thinking twice, he smashes the car window! This hilarious moment perfectly shows how even the calmest person can lose it when pushed too far. Fans love this scene in Goosebumps because it captures Anthony’s fiery side and Trey’s laid-back troublemaking. No wonder this moment stays in the hearts of Goosebumps fans everywhere.

Wearing a protective suit at Fort Jerome

Now the botanist becomes an investigator in this scene in Goosebumps, as Anthony Brewer gears up to investigate the suspicious things that have been happening since the day he examined his brother Matty’s clothes through his microscope. So, he carefully puts on a full protective suit and mask to keep himself safe before heading to the creepy fort. Anthony’s cautious bravery really shines here.

Even though he feels nervous, he knows he has to find out the truth about the alien substance and what’s been happening at Fort Jerome. Walking into the alien-infested site, he moves slowly, eyes sharp, ready for anything strange or scary. This scene thrills Goosebumps fans. The protective suit and mask make Anthony look like a real explorer, ready to take on the unknown. His careful steps and the eerie atmosphere around the fort add to the suspense. It’s moments like this that keep fans glued to the screen, wondering what will happen next.

Eye ball popping out

In this moment in Goosebumps, C.J.’s facial expression after seeing Anthony’s eyeball is hilarious; it literally gives him a shock. He is in disbelief that he’s actually seeing someone’s eyeball popping out like this. The timing is so absurd that it turns into one of the most darkly funny moments in Goosebumps' history.

Anthony, looking just as shocked as C.J., scrambles to catch his runaway eyeball, while C.J. doesn’t wait around. He bolts out of Brewer’s house faster than anyone has ever seen. It’s gross, yes, but it’s also so ridiculous that fans can’t help but laugh. The mix of horror, surprise, and pure silliness makes it a fan favorite. This scene perfectly shows how it can turn something creepy into a moment you’ll remember with a grin.

Trapped in an invisible wall in the basement

One of the most haunting Goosebumps moments with Anthony Brewer takes place in a dreamlike sequence in the basement. Anthony suddenly finds himself trapped inside an invisible wall, unable to move freely. He keeps shouting for help, but no matter how loud he yells, no one can hear his voice. The silence around him makes the situation even more chilling. His claustrophobic terror is clear as he thrashes and screams, desperately trying to escape.

This scene is unforgettable because it mixes fear with surreal horror. The invisible wall feels like an impossible trap, and the oily substance adds a disturbing twist. Fans of Goosebumps still talk about how unsettling Anthony’s muffled screams were and how the pod scene made them squirm.

Reviving Matty with Serum

One of the most touching yet witty Goosebumps moments with Anthony Brewer comes when he decides to risk everything to save his friend Matty. Trapped inside a strange alien pod aboard the ship, Matty looks beyond help, but Anthony isn’t ready to give up. Holding a vial of mysterious serum, Anthony sneaks past the alien chaos, heart pounding, and injects the pod in a last-ditch attempt to set Matty free. Anthony knows the serum might not work and could even put him in danger, but his selfless side wins.

As the pod starts to react, Anthony gives Matty a teary-eyed farewell, unsure if this is the last time he’ll see him. The moment is heartbreaking yet strangely uplifting, because it shows the deep bond between the two. Fans love this scene because it blends emotion with just enough absurd sci-fi charm to keep it from being too heavy. Anthony’s heartfelt risk stays in fans’ hearts as a shining, unforgettable moment.