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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

Creating Monsters - Theater of the Mind
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Creating Monsters - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode explores the concept of monster creation through a narrative and philosophical lens, with host Rev reflecting on where monsters truly come from. The segment suggests that the most terrifying creatures are born from human hubris — the arrogance of those who believe they can create life. It's a thought-provoking, story-driven piece aimed at inspiring haunters to think more deeply about the psychology of fear and monster-making.

Hauntcast· 32 views
Dark Finds in the Darkest Web
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Dark Finds in the Darkest Web

Hauntcast's recurring 'Darkest Web' segment features host Morbid Mariah rounding up the latest Halloween-related things to see, do, and buy from across the internet. The segment functions as a curated digest for the haunting community, surfacing interesting finds spanning props, events, and more. At under ten minutes, it delivers a quick but broad sweep of what's new and noteworthy in the haunt world.

Hauntcast· 18 views
Midnight Studios FX: Interview with Kyle Thompson - Black Market
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Midnight Studios FX: Interview with Kyle Thompson - Black Market

This Hauntcast episode features an interview with Kyle Thompson of Midnight Studios FX, a creature creator and prop maker in the haunt industry. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's 'Black Market' segment, spotlighting artists and vendors active in the Halloween and haunted attraction community. The discussion likely covers Thompson's creative process, professional work, and insights into the world of creature and prop fabrication.

Hauntcast· 112 views
Scare Tactics aka Secret Weapons - Something Wicked
12:24
Scare Acting

Scare Tactics aka Secret Weapons - Something Wicked

In this episode of Hauntcast's Something Wicked segment, Wick-Ed Gannon breaks down the scare artist's toolkit — covering how monsters and performers can leverage props, sound, light, and motion to maximize fear. The focus is on practical, deployable tactics that elevate a haunter's effectiveness whether in a home haunt or professional attraction. It's part performance coaching, part design philosophy, delivered in Hauntcast's signature podcast style.

Hauntcast· 20 views
RESTLESS SOULS MANOR: GREG PACKARD - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
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Home Haunts

RESTLESS SOULS MANOR: GREG PACKARD - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast host Chris Baker sits down with Greg Packard, the creator behind Restless Souls Manor, for an in-depth interview as part of the show's ongoing Haunting Guru series. The conversation explores Greg's background, creative vision, and experiences building and running his haunt. At over an hour long, it offers a substantial look into the mindset and methods of a dedicated home or yard haunter. This episode is part of Hauntcast's broader mission to spotlight passionate members of the haunting community.

Hauntcast· 38 views
Horror Reviews: Bird Box & Escape Room - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Bird Box & Escape Room - Shocktails

Shocktails is a recurring horror review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by Baker and Thunder in their signature 'Last Bar on the Left' format. This episode covers impressions and commentary on several recent horror films including Escape Room, Terror Tales, The Clovehitch Killer, Rust Creek, and Revenge. The show blends casual, conversational humor with genuine horror enthusiasm, making it a fun listen for haunters who also love the genre. Note: the video title references Bird Box, though the source description lists a different film slate.

Hauntcast· 11 views
The 3 D's - Theater of the Mind
11:36
Scare Acting

The 3 D's - Theater of the Mind

Hauntcast host Revenant breaks down a three-pillar psychological framework — Distort, Distract, and Disorient — for keeping haunt audiences mentally off balance. The episode focuses on the conceptual side of haunting, exploring how confusion and misdirection can be weaponized as powerful scare tools. Rather than relying on physical props or jump scares alone, the approach emphasizes manipulating perception and expectation. It's a "theater of the mind" philosophy applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Wallace Manor: Interview w/ Greg Wallace - Bone Phone
31:16
Home Haunts

Wallace Manor: Interview w/ Greg Wallace - Bone Phone

Hauntcast sits down with Greg Wallace of Wallace Manor for a candid conversation about his haunting experience and passion for the craft. The interview, cheekily dubbed the 'Bone Phone,' covers Wallace's perspective on home haunting and haunted attractions. Running just over half an hour, it offers an inside look at the mindset and motivations of a dedicated haunter.

Hauntcast· 6 views
Eerie Florida Book: Interview w/ Mark Muncy - Black Market
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Eerie Florida Book: Interview w/ Mark Muncy - Black Market

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with author Mark Muncy to discuss the strange, spooky, and historically chilling subjects covered in his books Eerie Florida and Freaky Florida. The conversation explores unsettling points of interest and odd facts drawn from across the Sunshine State. It's a conversational, lore-driven episode aimed at horror enthusiasts and haunters who draw creative inspiration from real-world scary stories.

Hauntcast· 16 views
How to Bring "The Scary" - Something Wicked
12:12
Scare Acting

How to Bring "The Scary" - Something Wicked

In this Hauntcast segment, host Wick-Ed Gannon breaks down the core elements that make something genuinely scary, going beyond props and effects to explore the deeper craft of fear. The discussion is philosophical and practical, aimed at helping haunters of all levels understand what truly chills an audience. It functions as an educational talk rather than a hands-on tutorial, making it accessible to anyone in the haunting community.

Hauntcast· 3 views
Epic Home Haunts Documentary: Interview w/ Josh Quillin - IWHG
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Home Haunts

Epic Home Haunts Documentary: Interview w/ Josh Quillin - IWHG

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Josh Quillin, the producer and director behind Epic Home Haunts, a feature-length documentary available on Amazon Prime Video. The conversation dives into Quillin's experience capturing the passion and creativity of the home haunt community on film. This podcast-style interview offers an insider look at what drives dedicated haunters and how their stories were brought to a wider audience.

Hauntcast· 37 views
Effectively Using Color in Your Haunt Design - Theater of the Mind
15:41
Set Design

Effectively Using Color in Your Haunt Design - Theater of the Mind

Hauntcast's 'Theater of the Mind' segment features host Revenant breaking down how color can be strategically applied throughout a haunt to enhance atmosphere and guest experience. The episode explores the many ways color choices influence mood, fear, and immersion across different haunt environments. Whether designing a home haunt or a larger attraction, the discussion offers a conceptual framework for thinking about color as a powerful design tool.

Hauntcast· 7 views
Advertising a Start-up Haunted Attraction - Marketing Morgue
47:34
Professional Haunted Attractions

Advertising a Start-up Haunted Attraction - Marketing Morgue

This Hauntcast podcast episode focuses on the business side of launching a haunted attraction, with host Dick Terhune breaking down a guest's marketing and advertising plans for a start-up haunt. The discussion, framed as the 'Marketing Morgue' segment, offers practical insight into how new haunted attractions can effectively promote themselves. It's a conversational, experience-driven episode aimed at aspiring and early-stage haunt operators looking to build an audience and drive ticket sales.

Hauntcast· 36 views
Halloween Inspired Holiday Decor - Darkest Web
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Other

Halloween Inspired Holiday Decor - Darkest Web

Darkest Web is a recurring Hauntcast segment hosted by Morbid Mariah that curates a handpicked collection of Halloween-inspired links and content. Each installment covers a mix of holiday decor ideas, horror entertainment, books, articles, and tattoo art with a dark aesthetic. The segment functions as a content discovery roundup for the broader haunting and horror community.

Hauntcast· 6 views
Feasibility Study of Starting a Pro Haunted Attraction - Something Wicked
1:06:01
Professional Haunted Attractions

Feasibility Study of Starting a Pro Haunted Attraction - Something Wicked

This Hauntcast podcast episode dives into the real-world business considerations of launching a professional haunted attraction. Veteran haunter Wick-Ed Gannon walks co-host Baker through a structured feasibility study, covering what it actually takes before committing to opening a pro haunt. The conversation is candid and educational, treating the topic with enough seriousness to temper enthusiasm with practical realism.

Hauntcast· 47 views
Hauntcast's 10th Anniversary Show Open
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Hauntcast's 10th Anniversary Show Open

This short clip marks the 10th anniversary of the Hauntcast podcast, with host Baker reflecting on the show's origins and its journey serving the haunting community. At just one minute, it functions as a celebratory open rather than a tutorial or build video. It offers a brief but heartfelt nod to the dedicated audience of home haunters, yard haunters, and professional attraction builders who have followed the show over the decade.

Hauntcast· 32 views
DOOM HAUNTED ATTRACTION: BRENT WILSON - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
38:48
Professional Haunted Attractions

DOOM HAUNTED ATTRACTION: BRENT WILSON - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast sits down with Brent Wilson of Planet Doom in this in-depth interview exploring his path from home haunter to professional haunted attraction operator. The conversation covers his experiences, creative philosophy, and the world he has built around the Planet Doom haunt. As part of Hauntcast's Haunting Gurus series, the episode offers candid insight into what it takes to level up in the haunt industry. It serves as both an inspiring story and a practical window into the realities of running a professional attraction.

Hauntcast· 14 views
Horror Review: Hereditary & Terrifier - Shocktails
30:05
Other

Horror Review: Hereditary & Terrifier - Shocktails

Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by JT, who delivers casual commentary on a handful of recent horror films. This episode covers five titles including Hereditary, Terrifier, 4/20 Massacre, Jurassic Dead, and Darkness Reigns. The format is conversational and entertainment-focused, aimed at horror enthusiasts within the haunter community.

Hauntcast· 25 views
Midsummer Scream: Interview w/ David & Claire - Bone Phone
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Midsummer Scream: Interview w/ David & Claire - Bone Phone

Hauntcast's Mistress of Mayhem sits down with David and Claire, key figures behind Midsummer Scream, for a casual interview segment called Bone Phone. The conversation takes place in a relaxed, social setting and offers an inside look at the popular Halloween and haunt convention. This episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing effort to connect the haunting community with industry personalities and events.

Hauntcast· 9 views
DAVIS GRAVEYARD Revisited: CHRIS & JEFF DAVIS - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
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Home Haunts

DAVIS GRAVEYARD Revisited: CHRIS & JEFF DAVIS - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast sits down with Chris and Jeff Davis, the celebrated duo behind the legendary Davis Graveyard home haunt, for an in-depth interview spanning 76 minutes. The conversation digs into their haunting philosophy, creative process, and the journey that earned them a reputation as royalty in the home haunt community. It serves as both an inspirational listen and a practical resource for haunters at any level looking to elevate their displays.

Hauntcast· 12 views
The Uncanny Valley: Reloaded - Theater of the Mind
12:12
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The Uncanny Valley: Reloaded - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode features host Revenant exploring the concept that grounding a haunt in familiar, everyday normalcy makes the scary elements hit significantly harder. The discussion centers on leveraging the mundane as a deliberate design tool to amplify the uncanny and unsettling. It's a philosophy-driven, theory-focused segment aimed at helping haunters think more intentionally about contrast and pacing in their scenes.

Hauntcast· 46 views
Horror Reviews: Conjuring 2 - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Conjuring 2 - Shocktails

This Hauntcast segment features host Johnny reviewing three horror films — Conjuring 2, Baskin, and The Pack — as part of the show's Shocktails recurring feature. Johnny brings a horror-fan perspective aimed at the haunter community, offering his takes on recent scary cinema. The episode has a lighthearted tone, with in-jokes about the host's unfamiliarity with Game of Thrones.

Hauntcast· 24 views
Roto-Casting - Prop Shop
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Roto-Casting - Prop Shop

In this Prop Shop segment from Hauntcast, host Denny walks viewers through the roto-casting process — a technique used to create hollow props by rotating a mold coated with casting material. The tutorial is aimed at haunters looking to expand their prop-building skills with a professional-grade fabrication method. At 16 minutes, it offers a focused, practical introduction to the process without unnecessary filler.

Hauntcast· 18 views
Vintage Macabre Music - Charmed Pot
13:23
Sound Design

Vintage Macabre Music - Charmed Pot

A segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which the host known as the Mistress of Mayhem explores vintage macabre music suited for Halloween and haunted environments. The episode dives into the realm of darkly atmospheric, old-school horror-themed audio. It serves as both an introduction to and appreciation of classic macabre musical styles that can enhance haunt soundscapes.

Hauntcast· 15 views