Scare Tactics aka Secret Weapons - Something Wicked
by Hauntcast
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What this video covers
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.
Key takeaways
- ◆Covers multiple scare disciplines: props, sound, lighting, and motion working together
- ◆Framed as insider knowledge — the 'secret weapons' performers use
- ◆Applicable to home haunters, yard haunters, and professional attraction operators
- ◆Hosted by Wick-Ed Gannon as part of the ongoing Something Wicked series
Who this is for
Haunters of all experience levels who want to sharpen their scare craft by understanding how to combine props, atmosphere, and performer technique for maximum effect.
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