Halloween Universe

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The Halloween Video Library

A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

17125 videos

How to Eat Candy Corn - The More You Know
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How to Eat Candy Corn - The More You Know

A brief, lighthearted one-minute segment from the Hauntcast channel featuring a character called Skully demonstrating the 'proper' way to eat candy corn. The content is clearly comedic and holiday-spirited rather than instructional. It serves as a fun, palate-cleansing piece of Halloween community content.

Hauntcast· 64 views
Haunted Attraction History - Something Wicked
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Haunted Attraction History - Something Wicked

This Hauntcast episode takes a historical look at the origins of the haunted attraction industry, tracing how it evolved from its earliest roots into the professional and hobbyist scene recognized today. Host Wick-Ed Gannon guides listeners through the milestones and cultural forces that shaped modern haunting. It's a reflective, conversational piece aimed at anyone passionate about the craft and its heritage.

Hauntcast· 44 views
Haunt on Williams: Randy Skalos Interview - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
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Home Haunts

Haunt on Williams: Randy Skalos Interview - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Randy Skalos, the creator behind Haunt on Williams, for a candid conversation about his haunting journey and creative process. The interview is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Haunting Guru series, which spotlights passionate haunters from the home and yard haunt community. Listeners are warned upfront that audio quality is below par, but the content offers an inside look at what drives a dedicated haunter. This podcast-style format makes it an accessible, inspiring listen for Halloween enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Hauntcast· 78 views
Delivering the Goods - Theater of the Mind
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Scare Acting

Delivering the Goods - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast segment explores how haunters can borrow techniques from theatrical tradition to deliver compelling, fear-inducing experiences even when conventional haunting methods may be limited or restricted. Host Revenant examines the concept of 'theater of the mind' — using suggestion, atmosphere, and psychological tension rather than relying solely on physical props or jump scares. The approach offers a versatile toolkit applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Safe Trick or Treat Methods - Darkest Web
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Safe Trick or Treat Methods - Darkest Web

This Hauntcast episode of The Darkest Web features host Morbid Mariah discussing safe trick-or-treating approaches for an unusual Halloween season. The conversation also touches on big box store prop offerings, novelty items like Scooby Doo masks, Halloween collectibles, and recommended horror TV viewing. It's a casual, wide-ranging roundup aimed at the Halloween enthusiast community.

Hauntcast· 58 views
Horror Reviews: Hawke & Rev Vampire Slayers - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Hawke & Rev Vampire Slayers - Shocktails

Shocktails is a horror-review segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts Baker and Thunder sit down for casual Halloween-themed conversation covering upcoming and recent horror releases. The episode includes takes on several indie horror films — among them Clownface, Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, Hawk and Rev Vampire Slayers, The Good That Devils Do, and Uncle Peckerhead — alongside a look at upcoming Putrid Prints releases. The lighthearted, pumpkin-carving framing gives the episode a distinctly seasonal haunter-community vibe.

Hauntcast· 25 views
Adjusting Your Haunt to Pandemic - Something Wicked
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Adjusting Your Haunt to Pandemic - Something Wicked

In this editorial-style segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Wick-Ed Gannon reflects on what haunting looks like in a post-pandemic world. He explores the practical and philosophical questions haunters face — whether to scale back, adapt, or push forward with their attractions. The discussion is aimed at the broader haunting community across home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 27 views
Haunted Laurianne Woods: Interview with Ben Newman - IWHG
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Home Haunts

Haunted Laurianne Woods: Interview with Ben Newman - IWHG

Hauntcast sits down with Ben Newman of Haunted Laurianne Woods for an in-depth interview exploring his approach to home and yard haunting. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Haunting Guru series, spotlighting dedicated community haunters and their creative processes. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the passion and vision that drives one of the hobby's enthusiastic builders.

Hauntcast· 19 views
Body Horror - Theater of the Mind
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Body Horror - Theater of the Mind

In this 'Theater of the Mind' segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Revenant dives into the concept of body horror and its place in haunted attractions and Halloween experiences. The episode explores the psychological and aesthetic dimensions of body horror as a design and performance philosophy. It offers a thoughtful, conversational take on why distorted, grotesque physical imagery unsettles audiences on a deep level.

Hauntcast· 38 views
Horror Reviews: Dead By Dawn - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Dead By Dawn - Shocktails

This Hauntcast episode is a horror movie review segment called Shocktails, hosted at the metaphorical 'Last Bar on the Left.' The crew works through a lineup of horror titles including Dead By Dawn, The Wretched, The Candy Witch, Rootwood, Cry For The Bad Man, and Don't Run. The format blends casual bar-style banter with film discussion, leaning into the camaraderie between hosts Baker and Thunder. It's a podcast-style video aimed squarely at the haunter community looking for Halloween-season viewing recommendations.

Hauntcast· 30 views
More Dark Finds on the Inter webs - Darkest Web
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More Dark Finds on the Inter webs - Darkest Web

Hauntcast's 'Darkest Web' segment returns with host Morbid Mariah spotlighting a fresh batch of Halloween-themed online destinations for haunters and horror enthusiasts. The roughly 13-minute episode serves as a curated tour of dark corners of the internet relevant to the haunt community. It functions more as an inspirational resource roundup than a step-by-step tutorial, making it an easy watch for anyone looking to expand their Halloween bookmark collection.

Hauntcast· 5 views
Skully O'Toole's Music
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Skully O'Toole's Music

This short clip from the Hauntcast channel features a piece of music associated with the Skully O'Toole character, a mascot or personality connected to the Hauntcast podcast community. The content appears to be a standalone audio or musical segment rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. Hauntcast is a podcast-based community hub catering to home haunters, yard haunters, and professional haunt enthusiasts.

Hauntcast· 40 views
Using Haunt Models in Design - Something Wicked
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Set Design

Using Haunt Models in Design - Something Wicked

Hauntcast's 'Something Wicked' segment features host Wick-Ed Gannon walking through how physical scale models can be used as a planning tool in the haunt design process. The technique helps haunters visualize layouts, traffic flow, and scene placement before committing to a full build. At roughly 16 minutes, it functions as a focused, practical design talk rather than a hands-on build tutorial.

Hauntcast· 27 views
Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail: Interview w/ Brett Walker - IWHG
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail: Interview w/ Brett Walker - IWHG

Hauntcast hosts Baker and Skully sit down with Brett Walker, the creator behind Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail, for an in-depth interview exploring his haunt and the journey behind it. The conversation dives into the world of haunted attractions from the perspective of an experienced operator and builder. As part of the Hauntcast 'Haunting Guru' series, the episode offers candid insight into what it takes to conceive, build, and run a barn and trail-style haunted experience.

Hauntcast· 39 views
Horror Reviews: Color Out of Space - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Color Out of Space - Shocktails

Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts JT and Baker crack open drinks and share their takes on recent horror films. This episode covers three titles: Color Out of Space, VFW, and The Invisible Man. The format is casual and conversational, aimed at the broader haunter and horror enthusiast community.

Hauntcast· 15 views
Pandemic Effects on 2020 Season - Theater of the Mind
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Pandemic Effects on 2020 Season - Theater of the Mind

In this short, reflective podcast segment from Hauntcast's Theater of the Mind series, host Revenant considers how the 2020 pandemic may affect the haunted attraction season. The episode is notably more serious in tone than typical installments, focusing on the uncertainty facing haunters of all kinds — from home haunts to professional attractions. It serves as a candid, community-minded check-in during an unprecedented time for the Halloween industry.

Hauntcast· 11 views
Ohio Halloween Haunter Convention - Bone Phone
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Ohio Halloween Haunter Convention - Bone Phone

Hauntcast host Baker interviews Maximus Bryant, a key figure behind the Ohio Halloween and Haunters Convention, in a podcast-style conversation. The discussion centers on the convention and the broader haunter community. Running about 25 minutes, this episode offers an inside look at one of the Midwest's notable gatherings for Halloween enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Hauntcast· 37 views
WEST FX: JEFF WEST INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
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WEST FX: JEFF WEST INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Jeff West, Art Director and CEO of West FX Inc., for an in-depth industry conversation as part of the podcast's ongoing Haunting Gurus interview series. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the professional haunt world from the perspective of an experienced special effects creative leader. At nearly 40 minutes, the episode provides substantial insight into the craft and business side of haunted attractions.

Hauntcast· 19 views
Horror Reviews: Wrinkles, Cupis, Perfect House - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Wrinkles, Cupis, Perfect House - Shocktails

Shocktails is Hauntcast's horror review segment hosted by Johnny Thunder and Baker Brew, covering recent horror film news and reviews. This episode tackles five titles: Wrinkles the Clown, Echoes of Fear, A Perfect House, The Tokoloshe, and Cupid. The segment is conversational and podcast-style, aimed at haunters who enjoy keeping up with the broader horror genre alongside their prop-building and haunt work.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Contrast in Your Haunt - Theater of the Mind
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Set Design

Contrast in Your Haunt - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode dives into the concept of contrast as a design principle within haunted attractions and home haunts. The host explores how juxtaposing realistic elements against clearly unreal ones can heighten tension, enhance immersion, and mess with guests' perception — a technique rooted in 'theater of the mind.' The discussion encourages haunters to think strategically about what they make believable versus fantastical in order to maximize scare impact.

Hauntcast· 40 views
Haunt Rater: Rob Nulton - Bone Phone
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Haunt Rater: Rob Nulton - Bone Phone

This Hauntcast episode features host Baker in conversation with Rob Nulton, known for The Haunt Rater and Chamber of Haunters. The discussion appears to be an interview or community chat touching on haunted attractions, home haunts, and the broader haunting hobby. As a podcast-style video, it offers perspective from within the haunter community rather than a hands-on tutorial.

Hauntcast· 15 views
Spooky Goodies from Around the Web - Darkest Web
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Spooky Goodies from Around the Web - Darkest Web

Hauntcast's 'Darkest Web' segment, hosted by Morbid Mariah, rounds up the latest spooky discoveries from across the internet, including dark TV shows, Halloween craft blogs, and miscellaneous oddities. The episode also highlights an inspiring home haunt as a centerpiece feature. It functions as a curated digest for dedicated haunters looking to stay plugged into the broader Halloween community. The format is casual and podcast-style, making it easy to absorb between haunt projects.

Hauntcast· 15 views
Herb the Podcast Salesman
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Herb the Podcast Salesman

A short, comedic promotional clip for the Hauntcast podcast featuring a fictional used-podcast salesman character from the Netherrealm. The bit plays on classic sleazy-salesman tropes to pitch the show to new listeners in a Halloween-flavored, tongue-in-cheek way. At roughly one minute, it functions as a fun advertisement rather than instructional content.

Hauntcast· 49 views
The Scream Team Discussing 2019 Season
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The Scream Team Discussing 2019 Season

The Hauntcast crew — dubbed the Scream Team — gathers for a candid post-season roundtable reflecting on their 2019 Halloween experiences. The conversation covers both highlights and disappointments from the season across home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions. At over 80 minutes, this is a deep-dive community discussion rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

Hauntcast· 25 views