lol everyone agrees like the top comments that this one is creepy i totally agree with them LOL the creepy music the scary old lady reminds me of insidious
@ThePoptart1999 I know. I did the exact same thing. If you notice, Matthew Gray Gubler tends to do the creepier episodes. He also directed Lauren, the one where Prentiss "dies".
This was the VERY first episode i watched of criminal minds,I then fell in love with reid...did research on Matthew Gubler found out he directed it...Wow..
This must be one of the best episodes of CM ever. Splendid debut for MGG as a director - the chap's just so talented he's well-nigh as brilliant as the role he plays (if you don't believe me, watch his documentary on himself). Hats off, too, to the actors in this episode, especially the unsubs; they were absolutely scary and worthy of starring in a full-length blockbuster horror movie.
Okay, I love this episodes! It's like suuuper creepy, but one thing thy I didn't understand, why did they kidnap all those children? Usually it's some physchological thing, but they didn't tell us why this episode.... Also, "Directed by Matthew Gray Gubler". Amazing, I love him soo much, but whenever he directs an episode he always has a more minor role as Reid, but hopefully this Wednesday's episode with have lost of him! (He is directing it)
This episode is beautiful, everything is so understated, even the deaths of the unsubs, until you get to the last few scenes where the parent are being told the fates of their children, and you just end up crying. Truly incredible. Thank you for putting these up here. :)
@smileydramapancakes Maybe like David Lynch. I'm a fan of DL work, and after watching Dead or Retarded, I also think Mathew is, plus, he's following him on twitter.
This was one of the first episodes I ever watched, it seems so long ago... Now I've watched everything leading up to it and it's so good i is going to re-watch it. :)
Wow. The first episode that MGG directes and it turns out to be the creepiest and the most infuriating. Takes a lot of talent to create an episode this heartrenching.
Can I ask a question does anyone know why they always kidnapped kids? I've watched this but either I missed something or they didn't really say. Was it cause they couldn't have kids or were they just simply nuts?
@Moonstone2732 There was no stated reason why they kidnapped the kids, which is one of the reasons this episode is sort of different than most of the. I agree with @HillChris1234 though, she was probably infertile and her husband was some submissive guy who always had issues or something.
Omg I cried so much in the end...the fact that Charlie recognized his parents...and when he told the other parents about their son...ahhhh. Matthew gray Gubler you fucking genius, you!
Two thumbs up for Director Matthew Gray Gubler ~ This is awesome!! I cry a lot (esp. when Charlie comes to tell Steven's parents why he died) This is one of my fav episodes.
@RascaIKat If no one minds, I'm going to add on to what I was saying. The only real part in this that lacked a certain poetic justice was that Aimee's parents never realized that she would certainly have died had Charlie not intervened. And yet they said he was just as bad as the rest of them. It almost seems unfair. But, I digress, this was a fantastic, haunting, delightful, and utterly awe-inspiring episode. I can't think of much else to say but that :)
@RascaIKat The parents were distraught, I guess they wanted someone to blame. The mother blamed herself at first then when they reveal Charlie took her they see something more real for them to blame. They (or I guess the mother) probably had to take time to understand that Charlie's been brainwashed or threaten most of his life that he was only told as he was instructed by his kidnappers.
This is one of my favourite Criminal Minds episodes. It's just so amazing!! I cried at the end because I was happy and sad!! Matthew Gray Gubler is a genius!!
This is one of my favorite episodes. It was also a very emotional one! The young man that plays Charlie is also the guy that plays Tate on the show American Horror Story!
OMG. firstly, Matthew did a great job. This episode was overwhelmingly emotional. The end scene was so lovely but heartbreaking at the same time.. :'| I can't believe this. I'm still in shock. Just..WOW
I see your point, but think of Steven as a soldier who died in battle, protecting a more inexperienced comrade. You are proud of the soldier for saving his friend, but his death is still mourned because the world lost a wonderful person. THAT is why his parents were crying (plus, Steven was their son, so... yeah).
0:09 that's winter?!?!? wow...must be nice..that looks like my spring/summer!!
CanadianArmyGirl 19 minutes ago
one of the first episodes I EVER saw.
hippocrit123 1 day ago
6:00 - 6:43 . ...What.....the.....hell....? I don't even know how to correctly respond to the song they just played.
kbrainiac 1 day ago
agggghhh! I am so freaked out!
partaayprincess 2 days ago
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Tipper - Illabye = officially the creepiest song in the world.
MovieMania126 2 days ago
ok...definately one of the creepiest episodes... great job Matthew Gray Gubler!
kaitlynnlemus98 3 days ago
This episode is a masterpiece. Enough said.
HLaihanen 3 days ago
lol everyone agrees like the top comments that this one is creepy i totally agree with them LOL the creepy music the scary old lady reminds me of insidious
MrRockstr1 4 days ago
@MrRockstr1 i thought the same thing about insidious.. that old lady is scary.
laraisforever 2 days ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
@ThePoptart1999 I know. I did the exact same thing. If you notice, Matthew Gray Gubler tends to do the creepier episodes. He also directed Lauren, the one where Prentiss "dies".
MsAwesomesauce13 5 days ago
This was the VERY first episode i watched of criminal minds,I then fell in love with reid...did research on Matthew Gubler found out he directed it...Wow..
ThePoptart1999 5 days ago 2
i am going to hear this music and see that couple in my nightmares.
sjmrox99 5 days ago
whose the douche who disliked this?
mikayla690 5 days ago
The girl with curly hair is really pretty :)
LaraMedicis 1 week ago
i totally saw the eye thing coming, but i still jumped five feet in the air..
theaznninja1 1 week ago
This episode is directed by matthew, has the girl from silence of the lambs and evan peters in it. Awesome.
xshabootiex 1 week ago
geat job directing MGG!
gkpudding 1 week ago 2
wow that was a tearjerker at the end and I'm dead inside
jessismissworld 1 week ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5 3
Grats on Directing it Spencer. :P
EpicCriminalFtw 1 week ago 4
so sad heart breaking :(
plumster80 1 week ago
This must be one of the best episodes of CM ever. Splendid debut for MGG as a director - the chap's just so talented he's well-nigh as brilliant as the role he plays (if you don't believe me, watch his documentary on himself). Hats off, too, to the actors in this episode, especially the unsubs; they were absolutely scary and worthy of starring in a full-length blockbuster horror movie.
DerJeide 1 week ago 5
Poor Steven,,,,=(
MaemiSaemiNaemi13 1 week ago 3
Okay, I love this episodes! It's like suuuper creepy, but one thing thy I didn't understand, why did they kidnap all those children? Usually it's some physchological thing, but they didn't tell us why this episode.... Also, "Directed by Matthew Gray Gubler". Amazing, I love him soo much, but whenever he directs an episode he always has a more minor role as Reid, but hopefully this Wednesday's episode with have lost of him! (He is directing it)
bridgetabarry 2 weeks ago 3
@22.48 is garcia wearin dick earings ? xx <3
musicmusicmusic1998 2 weeks ago
horse abuse
horseslover1232 2 weeks ago in playlist More videos from MrSupremeGenius
I never cry during shows or movies. Got to the bit where Steven's father realizes that Steven was alive yesterday... I was a blubbering mess :'(
snowangel21111 2 weeks ago 4
Has anyone realised that the profile is only useful to the BAu and not the normal law enforcement?
lowkaixuan01 2 weeks ago
"Cmon you gotta be kiddin m-
O-O!"
Charlies a boss
Kitsunefan9 2 weeks ago
I stumbled across this episode on tv once that's how I got into criminal minds ;) first episode I ever saw ! XD
KizzyKat14 2 weeks ago
Big "Thank you <3" to Matthew Gray Gubler for this episode.
DarkCookii 2 weeks ago
One of my friends lives on a road called Mosley Lane....too creepy
TheTokyoToys 2 weeks ago
That bit about Steven being alive yesterday? Cried. My. Eyes. Out.
ab372ab 2 weeks ago 2
On every episode i write "this is my favourite episode"
mrlifenmrdeath 2 weeks ago
Charlie is so brave
mrlifenmrdeath 2 weeks ago
MGG is a really good director, the way he did it was very refreshing, kudos MGG
gkpudding 2 weeks ago
Aimee is so adorable. I'm so glad she doesn't die.
TheHorrorKing1 2 weeks ago
This episode is beautiful, everything is so understated, even the deaths of the unsubs, until you get to the last few scenes where the parent are being told the fates of their children, and you just end up crying. Truly incredible. Thank you for putting these up here. :)
nickybcrazy97 2 weeks ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
are these based off of true stories? and by the way I LOVE CRIMINAL MINDS <3 IT IS MY FAVORITE SHOW EVVVEEERRR!!!!!!!
TheMusicloveRsix 2 weeks ago
Aimee Lynch? like Kevin Lynch? O.o
smileydramapancakes 3 weeks ago
@smileydramapancakes Maybe like David Lynch. I'm a fan of DL work, and after watching Dead or Retarded, I also think Mathew is, plus, he's following him on twitter.
TheNunchucks 2 weeks ago
probably my favourite episode!
lnnfrly 3 weeks ago
This was one of the first episodes I ever watched, it seems so long ago... Now I've watched everything leading up to it and it's so good i is going to re-watch it. :)
LunaRoseValentine 3 weeks ago 3
this was one of the best episodes, i live MGG's episodes! Cant wait for his one this season :)
vkirky 3 weeks ago 3
This is actually the scariest episode I have seen, well done Matthew for making me scared to ever go back to a fayre of any sort.
tamsinhasnolife 3 weeks ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5 5
Aimee is very beautiful I think (:
FayeDaven 3 weeks ago 2
"mama's gonna buy you a billy goat"...wtf?!?
mgobluegrl93 3 weeks ago 2
@mgobluegrl93 That song is number one on my creepy children's songs.
LunaRoseValentine 3 weeks ago
Wow. The first episode that MGG directes and it turns out to be the creepiest and the most infuriating. Takes a lot of talent to create an episode this heartrenching.
vietasiangirl 3 weeks ago 5
this episode is creepy and to make it worse they play the most disturbing music throughout it!
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@cooleo1954 Remember the episode "The Uncanny Valley"? The doll thingy.. dude same music is played here and I am home alone.. Fucking creepy ..
MovieMania126 2 days ago
-3 Evan Peters -3
NYC5869 1 month ago
This episode is freaky scary.
shannylove9 1 month ago 33
Come on, you gotta be kiddi [BANG!!!!]
HillChris1234 1 month ago 2
Made me give my son extra hugs and kisses today.
divinelycorrupt 1 month ago
lol.. that awkward moment when your name is MJ Moseley
too close for comfort
MJ400m 1 month ago 3
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Moonstone2732 1 month ago
Can I ask a question does anyone know why they always kidnapped kids? I've watched this but either I missed something or they didn't really say. Was it cause they couldn't have kids or were they just simply nuts?
Moonstone2732 1 month ago
@Moonstone2732 She's probably infertile. Most female child abductors can't have children of their own.
HillChris1234 1 month ago
@Moonstone2732 There was no stated reason why they kidnapped the kids, which is one of the reasons this episode is sort of different than most of the. I agree with @HillChris1234 though, she was probably infertile and her husband was some submissive guy who always had issues or something.
Nostii7 1 month ago
Probably my favorite moment is when Charlie and his mom reunite
jkrfan7 1 month ago
This music is the creepiest part.
jonasgurl4lyfe 1 month ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
I'm pretty sure the mom in the beginning was on Grey's Anatomy.
jonasgurl4lyfe 1 month ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
Aimee's mother is played by the woman who was the girl Buffalo Bill took in silence of the lambs, Catherine Martin. My mind=blown
rebelliousgrrl 1 month ago
omg i love when ot says :directed by MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER, i love him so much 11:27
dragonballz462 1 month ago
I've never seen this show before this is my first episode I've ever seen and it pretty amazing
ThePuppie1 1 month ago
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They just left him hangin' lol
TheZoeyzozo 1 month ago
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TheZoeyzozo 1 month ago
the oldests looks out for the youngests
ThePuppie1 1 month ago 2
I love American horror story I love the boy who plays Tate and he's on this show he plays Charlie
ThePuppie1 1 month ago
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Flaavour 1 month ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
ding dong! the witch is dead
Flaavour 1 month ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5 3
Omg I cried so much in the end...the fact that Charlie recognized his parents...and when he told the other parents about their son...ahhhh. Matthew gray Gubler you fucking genius, you!
jadoremaunier 1 month ago 6
I got a feeling of relief when Charlie shot the woman. -3 Matthew's directing B.T.W ;D
Twihard0105 1 month ago 6
@Twihard0105 yeah
simpsons17825 1 month ago
Two thumbs up for Director Matthew Gray Gubler ~ This is awesome!! I cry a lot (esp. when Charlie comes to tell Steven's parents why he died) This is one of my fav episodes.
larien2527 1 month ago 5
look at that huge gun reid's carrying...
ILOVEFCBARCELONA10 1 month ago
erica hahn... LOL OKAY IM DONE.
ILOVEFCBARCELONA10 1 month ago
Probably one of the best episodes that I've seen... Then again, I've only seen about seven...
RascaIKat 1 month ago
@RascaIKat If no one minds, I'm going to add on to what I was saying. The only real part in this that lacked a certain poetic justice was that Aimee's parents never realized that she would certainly have died had Charlie not intervened. And yet they said he was just as bad as the rest of them. It almost seems unfair. But, I digress, this was a fantastic, haunting, delightful, and utterly awe-inspiring episode. I can't think of much else to say but that :)
RascaIKat 1 month ago 2
@RascaIKat The parents were distraught, I guess they wanted someone to blame. The mother blamed herself at first then when they reveal Charlie took her they see something more real for them to blame. They (or I guess the mother) probably had to take time to understand that Charlie's been brainwashed or threaten most of his life that he was only told as he was instructed by his kidnappers.
Moonstone2732 1 month ago
TATE!
Wonderless50 1 month ago
Matthew went bad...
Jaberwocky3x5 1 month ago
oh my god! I cried so much. This was a very good directed episode.Loved it.
LittleMissDogLover1 1 month ago
This was amazing <3
HeyyAbbyy 1 month ago
This is one of my favourite Criminal Minds episodes. It's just so amazing!! I cried at the end because I was happy and sad!! Matthew Gray Gubler is a genius!!
fionadaly94 1 month ago
The boy is from American Horror Story.
mrharge 1 month ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
Made me cry.. MGG is pure genius!
MtlJonasProject 1 month ago
I came because of Evan peters oh and Tumblr ;)
BVBsRebelBridesmaid 1 month ago
Did Spencer Reid really directed this, i am amazed.
ValentineManson 1 month ago
@ValentineManson Well, Matthew Gray Gubbler did!
MtlJonasProject 1 month ago
This, hands down, is my favorite episode of all time.
SuperLoli101 1 month ago
O my goodness! At the end i got so emotional! I was trying so hard to hold back the tears!
TheJasmineDreams 1 month ago
thumbs up if you came to this episode because of one of the top comments on ep. 18 of season 6 ;)
wow000999 1 month ago 2
Gah! Wtf Morgan! Shave that thing off of your face! Makes it hard taking you seriously
Nadesiko85 1 month ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
oh my god she is burning the boy ALIVE !!
nahooly8 1 month ago 2
@nahooly8 I know =(
MaemiSaemiNaemi13 1 week ago
If you click the snowflake, it doesn't make this episode as sad. :[
ReplayTheMusicx 1 month ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5
whats the song at 38:50?
PedoBearsHD 2 months ago
@PedoBearsHD Its "Illabye" by Tipper.
FollowingBeauty 1 month ago
@FollowingBeauty I love you <3
PedoBearsHD 1 month ago
Matthew Gray Gulber makes these episodes amazing. This is the best episode I have seen.
allenkatie94 2 months ago
why are the victims always named allison #hatemyname
allisonmichellemusic 2 months ago
@allisonmichellemusic that is so true like pretty little liars
natalieelizabeth731 2 months ago
This is an amazing episode. I cried for most of it. So touching.
SarahKells95 2 months ago
I could have gone all my life without knowing, then someone took my soon. Love that!
MissLongroad 2 months ago in playlist Criminal Minds
11:27 ---- directed by MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER !!!!! :D
mathandsciencerocks 2 months ago 43
evan peters <3
itsYANTHEE 2 months ago
What a touching episode at the end. Although I feel super sad for the family who lost their child. :(
ilovetraveling7 2 months ago 3
@ilovetraveling7 So unfair. The boy died just few days before they were found. so sad
Nadesiko85 1 month ago
@Nadesiko85 I know right!! :'( SUPER sad :'''((
ilovetraveling7 1 month ago
Touching episode.
dUcKplE 2 months ago
AWWWW tears* .
illestklovee 2 months ago
the music in this episode is uber creepy....
RandomzRockz 2 months ago
always when an episode was made by MGG it's a one that scares you and make you think about stuff..
oldnewheb 2 months ago
@oldnewheb He directed it, he didn´t write the story.
Nadesiko85 1 month ago
@Nadesiko85 but it is still greepy.....
oldnewheb 1 month ago
Two things that scare me OFFICIALLY:
1) Crematories
2) Creepy Carnival music
thanks Criminal Minds for teaching me so much...
sweetiegrl41 2 months ago 3
Reid direct this episode!!! :D i mean, Matthew Gray Gubbler did... :)
fartalilly 2 months ago 60
the mom and the daughter in the first scene looks alike...
fartalilly 2 months ago
The ending was wonderful, but made me cry.
Jaberwocky3x5 2 months ago
Once the wind blows, the couple would inhale some of their son.
iamhungey12345 2 months ago
REID REID REID REID REID REID REID REID REID REID REID REID REID REID
turkeyman434 2 months ago 5
LOL love how the creepy lady is also the crazy mom in the skittles commercials.
criminalmindsgirl21 2 months ago
This is one of my favorite episodes. It was also a very emotional one! The young man that plays Charlie is also the guy that plays Tate on the show American Horror Story!
TheGAStud 2 months ago 2
I feel for the family whose kid wasn't coming back :(
sSST3PH3NSSs 2 months ago
Omg waterfall! ! This was so so so sad but happy! Teeeeeaaaarrrssss
plumbunnie 2 months ago 2
OMG. firstly, Matthew did a great job. This episode was overwhelmingly emotional. The end scene was so lovely but heartbreaking at the same time.. :'| I can't believe this. I'm still in shock. Just..WOW
HebaSaeed1 2 months ago
Amazing episode! go MGG! he should do more directing haha :)
rOcKiToUt8 2 months ago
call me a softy but i'm crying. hope is the thing with feathers
lelmdrWHO 2 months ago
DIRECTED BY MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lelmdrWHO 2 months ago
Great Episode =]
mizzspec 2 months ago
"Directed by Matthew Gray Gubler" So proud of my bby <3
iknowundso1 2 months ago 3
loving mattews ideas when he directed this episode the creepy ones are the best :)
jodiec1997 2 months ago 2
@jodiec1997 #matthew
jodiec1997 2 months ago
He was alive yesterday!!!!!!!!!! ):
emailkarkrash 2 months ago 4
Reid STILL looks a little silly with that six-shooter... Damn thing is bigger than he is.
63nbell 2 months ago 2
methew has a dark side.. what he was tinking when he made this episode???? mama-i wanna go home...
oldnewheb 2 months ago
@coolman123ism
I see your point, but think of Steven as a soldier who died in battle, protecting a more inexperienced comrade. You are proud of the soldier for saving his friend, but his death is still mourned because the world lost a wonderful person. THAT is why his parents were crying (plus, Steven was their son, so... yeah).
elfafire7 2 months ago 3
@elfafire7
It also adds a touch of bittersweetness. If only the team had been a little faster, maybe Stephen would still be alive, too.
MsAnimefan95 3 weeks ago
Am in love with Morgan
vanessalola89 2 months ago 2
the family that never got their child back, instead of crying alot they should be proud that the kids risk their life for the younger ones.
coolman123ism 2 months ago in playlist season 5 criminal minds
You must be kid... BAM
best moment of criminal minds ever!
Also, good luck selling that house
Maxvdk24 2 months ago
@Maxvdk24 Fucked that bitch up where she deserved it.
FNGLHR 1 month ago
What is the backing track called at 12:03 when she is hiding under the bed? Its also used when the other girl talks to her :)
NoMxAwKwaRdCuPcAkE 2 months ago
...im kind of scared now.
iL0VEY0UX3652 2 months ago
Yaaaay!!!!!!! MGG has done it again. Prentiss's death episode and this. I'm speechless.
MsAwesomesauce13 2 months ago 4
this is really his style...creepy and weird.
arwennadilla89 2 months ago
Thumbs up if you jumped at 4:44
alsomecommenter 2 months ago 2
I actually cried at the end :') now THAT'S something we don't see often
Pansy401 3 months ago
this is the only episode of criminal minds when I've actually cried
raquelcohanim 3 months ago
@raquelcohanim
So did I...Great episode. Days like that make it all worth while for the whole team! MGG did an excellent job.
SuperGeri08 3 months ago
@raquelcohanim as if not cry for the end of 5x09??
co0kii 2 months ago
This is really scary. Matthew Gray Gubler is a great director.
Pansy401 3 months ago 5
Evan Peters!!
tukito101 3 months ago 2
this episode was creepy but mostly sad.. that one couple could've had their son steven.. smh
spiritchild16 3 months ago
Matthew Gray Gubler did an excellent job of directing this episode!
ArtLoverSarah 3 months ago
This episode is soooo creepy! Heart jumping to my throat at every second we see a glimpse of the abductors!
Imaginaryfriend888 3 months ago
omg directed by matthew gray gubler :D:D
alexzeebas559 3 months ago 13
36:58 WATCH OUT! we got a badass over here!!!
WayBetterThanTacos 3 months ago
Matthew directed an awesome show.
theprincessandromeda 3 months ago
They have this music that they use in child episodes. The music box music is a good sign that easily creeped out people should turn off the TV.
jacobjacobpenguins 3 months ago
So, wait, why were they abducting the children? I think I missed that part :\
sexyinsilver 3 months ago
this was my firts CM episode after this i couldn't stop watching !!.. thank u so much for the full episode u r the best !!..
francis3125 3 months ago
i love the director who did this one... and i also love Dr. Reid.... coincidence? i think not... :)
LoveThrillerMJ 3 months ago in playlist Criminal Minds: Season 5 2
@LoveThrillerMJ Dr Reid was the director of this own
Jarvinocode007 3 months ago
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Evan Peters
Triscia95 3 months ago
i can spot a few technical errors Mr. Gubler! tsk tsk tsk
anditspaganpoetry 3 months ago
wow!! so sad and happy at the same time!
Matthew Gray Gubler did a great job as a director!
great actor and director...perfect!!! ♥♥♥♥
wweenn1000 3 months ago
That eye in the hole in the wall, even though I knew it was coming, literally made me punch myself in the face as my chin was resting on my chin.
thepurpleroom1 3 months ago 3
@thepurpleroom1 *chin was resting on my hand.
Also wasn't the boy that was beaten, in another episode? I think it was called Children of the Dark.
thepurpleroom1 3 months ago
I really liked the music in this ep but it was still a creepy episode but I loved the directing... <3 MGG <3
GreenDayDudette2010 3 months ago
you can totaly see gublers )directing) style on it. I looooooove this episode.
HmR91 3 months ago