Carlin tells a skeptical Spangler that an image of the Grim Reaper is rumored to appear in the mirror, standing close to the viewer. Spangler scoffs, but feels unnatural horror when he looks into the mirror and claims to see some duct tape in the mirror's corner.
Carlin shares with a disbelieving Spangler that there is an unverified report about the Grim Reaper making its presence known in the mirror, standing close to the viewer. This sparks Spangler's unease, which he tries to hide but ultimately reveals when he gazes into the mirror and declares to see some duct tape in the mirror's corner.