Passenger screams while watching ‘Obsession’ on flight, wakes baby; actor Michael Johnston reacts
A passenger's loud scream while watching 'Obsession' on a flight startled nearby viewers and woke a baby.
A passenger’s intense reaction while watching the film ‘Obsession’ on a flight turned into an unexpected moment for everyone sitting nearby. He appears completely engrossed in a scene before suddenly letting out a loud scream, surprising the people around him and waking a baby seated nearby.

The moment was captured by another passenger and shared on Instagram by user @niminomusic. The caption reads, “Woke the baby up and everything.”
The text in the video reads, “This guy in front of me on this flight was watching ‘Obsession’ for the first time, and I managed to catch him watching that scene.”
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In the clip, the passenger can be seen sitting in his seat and watching the film on his device. He remains focused on the screen as the scene unfolds, seemingly unaware that someone nearby is recording him.
His reaction suddenly changes when something happens on screen. He lets out a loud scream, appearing genuinely startled by the scene. The unexpected outburst catches the attention of those around him and wakes a baby who is sitting nearby.
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Internet reacts to flight incident
The clip received several comments from viewers, including actor Michael Johnston, who found the passenger’s reaction amusing.
“Thank you for this laugh. Sorry to the baby,” Johnston wrote in response to the clip.
Other viewers also found the incident hilarious, while some sympathised with the baby and their family.
“I will never forget this scene,” one person wrote.
“He made that baby cry,” another user commented.
“Hahahaha, I watched it on the plane too,” a viewer said.
“This is exactly why I don’t watch anything scary on a plane because I’m going to shout,” another person wrote.
“Bro made the baby cry! I would’ve been pissed,” one user commented.
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“No, no, no! Don’t do that! I thought we were having a nice flight,” another viewer wrote.
“Woke the baby up and everything,” one person said, echoing the original caption.
“This is so funny,” another viewer commented.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
ABOUT THE AUTHORVaishali KapilaVaishali Kapila is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, where she covers internet culture, viral social media moments, human interest stories and workplace trends. She believes the best stories often come from ordinary experiences and everyday conversations. Through her stories, she aims to help readers understand not just what is trending, but why it matters. Vaishali has over five years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, she worked as a Sub Editor at NDTV, where she specialised in food and travel writing. Over the years, she has written and edited stories on recipes, nutrition, restaurants, destinations and travel trends, while building expertise in digital storytelling and audience-focused content. Today, her work spans topics including consumer issues, lifestyle, workplace trends and stories that reflect everyday life. She enjoys finding fresh angles, speaking with people and adding context that helps readers make sense of a story.Read More

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