Video Tag
Every video tagged “Haunt Former” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
437 videos
This video covers the early community buzz surrounding Spirit Halloween's 2021 sneak peek season, sparked by a cryptic package received by fellow creator GenoHaunter containing a mysterious countdown URL. The creator digs into the clues, speculating on a factory theme and new animatronics — including what appears to be a character called Mr. Howl. It functions as both a news breakdown and a fan-theory video for Spirit Halloween enthusiasts eager to see what the retailer has planned for the season.
Haunt Former delivers an enthusiastic reaction to a robot-themed animatronic prop spotted at Home Depot for the 2023 Halloween season. The short video captures the creator's genuine excitement over the sci-fi-styled figure, showcasing it as a standout retail find. It serves as a fun, low-key spotlight on one of the season's more unusual mass-market Halloween offerings.
This video is a heartfelt personal tribute from the Haunt Former channel, honoring the life of Jared Closterman — the creator's closest childhood friend. Jared is remembered as a filmmaker, writer, artist, and comic enthusiast who embodied perseverance, strength, and kindness. The video is a celebration of his life and friendship rather than a farewell, with the creator expressing faith-rooted hope of reunion. Future tributes to Jared are noted as forthcoming.
Haunt Former takes viewers along in real time as he sets up his Halloween village display for the 2019 season. The live-stream format gives the audience an informal, behind-the-scenes look at how the display comes together piece by piece. It's a relaxed, community-oriented session aimed at fellow Halloween enthusiasts who enjoy watching seasonal decorating in progress.
Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series turns its attention to the 1954 sci-fi horror classic 'Them!', a film featuring radiation-mutated giant ants that became one of the defining creature features of the decade. The review offers a Halloween-flavored retrospective on the film's legacy and its place in monster-movie history. At just seven minutes, it serves as a punchy, opinionated take aimed at horror enthusiasts with an appreciation for vintage scares.
A short Halloween horror film from the Haunt Former channel in which a man stumbles upon a strange green substance and quickly finds himself in over his head. The seven-minute runtime keeps the story tight and leans into classic creature-feature sensibilities with a Halloween-flavored twist. It serves as a creative side project from a channel otherwise known for prop builds, reviews, and haunt content.
This short teaser video from the Haunt Former channel builds anticipation for Spirit Halloween's 2017 prop lineup, hinting that a previously seen or fan-favorite animatronic or prop is making a return. At just two minutes, it functions as a promotional preview rather than a full review or walkthrough. The video is part of a broader Spirit Sneak Peeks 2017 playlist series covering upcoming seasonal offerings.
Haunt Former reviews 'The Fly' oversized insect mask from Ghoulish Productions, a creature piece sculpted by Mike Rotella and released in 2013. The review is part of the ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series on the channel, which spotlights Halloween masks, props, and costume accessories. The mask draws clear inspiration from classic body-horror fly creature designs and appears to be a large, wearable latex-style piece.
Haunt Former narrates the classic creepypasta 'God's Mouth' by Abracadaver, a horror story centered on a terrifying cave entity. The reading is accompanied by atmospheric background music to heighten the dread. At roughly 14 minutes, it delivers a self-contained horror experience in the tradition of campfire storytelling. The channel blends Halloween culture with horror fiction narration across multiple content formats.
Haunt Former reviews the Live Wires decoration from Spirit Halloween, a prop designed to add an electrical spark effect to Halloween displays. The short review covers the prop's visual appeal and its potential to enhance creepy or industrial-themed setups. It serves as a quick buying guide for haunters looking to add some electrifying flair to their scenes.
This short horror film from the Haunt Former channel depicts an alien race of worm-like creatures arriving on Earth and the disturbing secret a human uncovers about their parasitic agenda. Credited as a collaborative production, the film was primarily crafted by filmmaker Austin Spicer. It draws on creature-feature and body-horror traditions with an indie aesthetic, blending original footage with edited stock video and licensed music.
Haunt Former reviews the 2019 horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, which draws from the beloved and iconic children's book series of the same name. The story centers on a group of kids who stumble upon a cursed book whose terrifying tales begin manifesting in reality. The review runs approximately ten minutes and is presented in the channel's signature Halloween-enthusiast style. It falls under the reviewer's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series dedicated to horror film coverage.
Haunt Former previews three new prop offerings from Distortions Unlimited's 2024 lineup: a Scarewolf, a Wicked Witch, and an Alien Spider. The video gives viewers an early look at the latex and foam creations from the renowned haunt prop manufacturer helmed by Ed Edmunds. It serves as an informal showcase for haunters and collectors curious about what Distortions Unlimited has in store for the upcoming season.
Haunt Former teams up with collaborator Morbid Haunt (Koli) to count down their picks for the top 10 Five Nights at Freddy's characters. The video is a fan-driven ranking and discussion rather than a build, tutorial, or haunt walkthrough. It sits at the lighter, entertainment-focused end of Halloween content, tying the popular horror video-game franchise to a broader spooky aesthetic.
This short review covers Leprechaun 3, the 1995 horror-comedy sequel that transplants Warwick Davis's iconic Leprechaun character to a Las Vegas setting. The video is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series and was released as a St. Patrick's Day special. At just six minutes, it offers a quick take on the film's place within the broader Leprechaun franchise.
Haunt Former hosts a live virtual walkthrough and real-time discussion of the TransWorld 2021 Halloween & Attractions Show, one of the haunt industry's premier trade events. Viewers join along to explore new props, animatronics, and vendor offerings showcased at the show. This is part one of a two-part live stream, running just under an hour of commentary and community interaction.
This short teaser video announces the return of Haunt Former's annual HauntTober marathon — a month-long Halloween content series running throughout October 2018. It serves as a hype and awareness piece inviting the audience to tune in for daily Halloween-themed content. No builds, tutorials, or walkthroughs are featured in this clip itself.
This short promotional trailer introduces the 2017 haunted house project from Haunt Former, built around a fictional abandoned Florida amusement park called Smiley World. The lore depicts a struggling mid-20th-century theme park plagued by tragedy, mysterious disappearances, and a dark corporate cover-up. VHS-style video glitches and ominous music enhance the unsettling atmosphere. The trailer functions as a teaser to draw viewers into the broader Abandoned Haunted House video series.
A short first-person walkthrough of 'The End' haunted house filmed during the 2018 Halloween season. The POV format puts viewers directly in the shoes of a guest moving through the attraction. At just two minutes, it offers a quick but immersive glimpse into the haunt's atmosphere and scares.
This is an original short horror film from the Haunt Former channel, running approximately 22 minutes. The story follows a young man named Derek who moves in with his elderly grandfather after his grandmother's sudden death, only to have the grandfather receive a mysterious package — a phone he believes connects him to his deceased wife. The film blends themes of grief and supernatural dread into a narrative horror experience rather than a how-to or review format.
This short tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through building a crate prop packed with roaches for a high-disgust Halloween display. The concept plays on the universal fear of crawling insects, amplifying the gross-out factor by containing them in a single creepy vessel. At just five minutes, the build is accessible and quick, making it a great addition to a home haunt or yard display. The finished prop delivers strong visual impact with minimal complexity.
This short review from the R.I.P. Reviews series takes a close look at an animated, talking haunted suitcase sold at Cracker Barrel. The prop features a glowing green face visible through the open suitcase lid and is designed to startle and entertain guests. The reviewer gives an honest assessment of the piece as both a novelty and a Halloween decoration.
Haunt Former creator Mak Ralston returns with a channel update video covering what's been going on and what's ahead for the channel. The video touches on the broader Haunt Former brand, which spans Halloween and haunt industry content, horror book authorship, creepypasta narrations, and short horror films. It serves as a reintroduction for returning viewers and a welcome for newcomers to the community.
This short review from Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series takes a look at a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop — the Haunted Shovel with Tombstone. The decoration features a moving shovel, LED lighting, and a spooky audio phrase to sell the gravedigger effect. The reviewer gives buyers a quick, entertaining look at the prop in action to help them decide if it's worth adding to their haunt or yard display.
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