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Videos built around the industry insight theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

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Distortions Unlimited's Marsha and Ed Edmunds Q & A | Mask and Prop Making Talk
5:36
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Distortions Unlimited's Marsha and Ed Edmunds Q & A | Mask and Prop Making Talk

Ed and Marsha Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited field written questions submitted by a school classroom, covering topics like how long it takes to build a monster, where creative ideas originate, and how they develop truly scary concepts. The conversation offers a rare, accessible look inside one of the Halloween industry's most recognized manufacturing companies. They also showcase several finished creations, including a creature built for the fan series Star Trek Continues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,358 views
What I Learned Making Monsters For 50 Years - Ed Edmunds | Distortions Unlimited Podcast Ep. 1
13:30
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What I Learned Making Monsters For 50 Years - Ed Edmunds | Distortions Unlimited Podcast Ep. 1

In this debut podcast episode, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited reflects on more than five decades spent designing and building Halloween monsters, props, and animatronics. He shares the personal and professional lessons gathered across a long career in the haunt industry. The conversation leans toward inspiration and business wisdom rather than hands-on technique.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,635 views
TransWorld Live - Gore Galore 4/21/23
28:31
Professional Haunted Attractions

TransWorld Live - Gore Galore 4/21/23

This episode of TransWorld Live features an interview with Kevin Alvey, the creative force behind Gore Galore, a well-known name in professional haunted attraction prop fabrication. Originally intended as a live stream, technical difficulties led to the conversation being released through the TransWorld Podcast instead. The discussion likely covers Kevin's creative process, industry experience, and insights into Gore Galore's work in the haunt world.

Transworld LIVE· 341 views
HauntScene Live! A Conversation with Legendary Haunter Leonard Pickel!
1:10:18
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HauntScene Live! A Conversation with Legendary Haunter Leonard Pickel!

HauntScene hosts a live-streamed conversation with Leonard Pickel, a haunted attraction industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. The discussion covers the history of the professional haunt industry and offers perspective on where it may be headed. Viewers were invited to participate with their own questions during the live event.

HauntScene· 95 views
WOODS OF TERROR HAUNTED ATTRACTION: INTERVIEW W/ EDDIE MCLAUREN _ IWHG
44:56
Professional Haunted Attractions

WOODS OF TERROR HAUNTED ATTRACTION: INTERVIEW W/ EDDIE MCLAUREN _ IWHG

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Eddie McLauren, the mind behind Woods of Terror Haunted Attraction in Greensboro, North Carolina, for an in-depth conversation about the professional haunt industry. The interview explores McLauren's experience and insights running one of the region's notable haunted attractions. At 45 minutes, the episode offers a substantial look into the business and creative side of operating a professional haunt.

Hauntcast· 57 views