Video Tag
Every video tagged “Hauntcast” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
97 videos
Hauntcast host Baker rides along with Don and Steve Doleshal for a drive-thru tour of their home haunt, Jack's Hollow, located in Gardner, Kansas. The short clip serves as a preview or highlight reel tied to a longer Hauntcast podcast interview. It offers a glimpse into how a residential property can be transformed into a drive-thru Halloween attraction. The segment is part of Hauntcast's broader series spotlighting passionate home haunters across the country.
This short video showcases a collection of new static props hand-built by Chris Baker for his Village Mire yard haunt display in 2025. The clip offers a visual preview of the finished pieces as part of the broader Hauntcast community content. As a one-minute teaser, it highlights the creative output of a dedicated home haunter rather than walking through construction techniques step by step.
This short video from the Hauntcast channel showcases an Elder Thing creature prop inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's 'At the Mountains of Madness,' displayed as part of a Halloween yard haunt. The clip highlights the prop's creature design rooted in Lovecraftian cosmic horror aesthetics. It appears to serve as a teaser or highlight reel tied to the broader Hauntcast podcast and haunting community.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Jamie Weisgerber for an in-depth interview about her home haunt, Samhain's Lot, located in Rancho Cucamonga. The conversation covers Jamie's haunting journey, creative approach, and highlights from the 2023 season. As a podcast-style episode, it offers an inside look at the passion and dedication that drives ambitious home haunters. Fans of haunt culture and DIY Halloween displays will find plenty of inspiration in the discussion.
This is the second installment of Hauntcast's interview with the late Gary Corb, the creative force behind the Hallowed Haunting Grounds in Studio City, California — a beloved home haunt that ran for an impressive 32 years from 1973 to 2005. The conversation celebrates the legacy of one of the most enduring residential Halloween attractions in the country. It offers a rare firsthand look into the passion, dedication, and community spirit that kept a home haunt alive for over three decades.
This short Hauntcast episode serves as a quick-reference guide to haunt, Halloween, and horror conventions taking place in July 2023. Six events are highlighted across multiple states, including MidSummer Scream, Texas Haunters Convention, Motor City Nightmares, and others, with direct links provided for each. It's a community-oriented roundup aimed at keeping haunters and horror fans informed about upcoming gathering opportunities during the summer season.
Hauntcast sits down with Dan Pitzonka of Oak Crest Cemetery for an in-depth interview about his home haunt. The conversation dives into his approach to yard haunting, prop building, and the creative vision behind his cemetery-themed display. The episode is available across all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
This short clip is a promotional teaser for a Hauntcast podcast interview featuring Eddie McLauren, known as Bone Daddy, from the Woods of Terror haunted attraction. The segment highlights his involvement in the professional haunt world and directs viewers to the full conversation on major podcast platforms. As a one-minute excerpt, it serves primarily as a discovery piece for the broader Hauntcast audience.
Lew Gorman of Grave Rot Studios walks viewers through building a simple animatronic skull using a repurposed reindeer motor. The tutorial is presented as part of Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment, keeping the build approachable for haunters at most skill levels. Supporting images and video are available on the Hauntcast website for those who want a closer look at the steps involved.
Hauntcast rounds up the must-know horror and haunt conventions happening in August 2023, spotlighting events such as Monster Mania, HorrorHound Weekend, Creepy Con, Mad Monster Expo, Houston Horror Film Fest, HorrorCon OKC, and a dedicated Haunt Club gathering. The episode serves as a quick event calendar for haunters and horror fans looking to connect with their community in person. Each event is paired with a direct link so viewers can quickly find details and plan their attendance.
This Hauntcast video covers everything attendees need to know about the 2025 East Coast Haunters Convention in Oaks, Pennsylvania. It walks through the full event itinerary including the trade show floor, seminars, tours, and the convention party. Pricing and scheduling details are also addressed, making it a practical planning resource for anyone considering attending.
Hauntcast hosts JT and Baker sit down for a horror movie review segment called Last Call, tackling the indie slasher Pillow Party Massacre. The film follows five friends reuniting at a woodland retreat, still haunted by a deadly April Fools prank from their past. Written and directed by Calvin Morie McCarthy, the movie leans into classic 80s slasher sensibilities. The review is presented in Hauntcast's conversational podcast style aimed at the haunter and horror community.
A short showcase video from the Hauntcast channel featuring homemade creature props created for a yard haunt called The Village Mire. The clip highlights the finished DIY builds in what appears to be a swamp or mire-themed outdoor Halloween display. As a one-minute teaser, it offers a visual glimpse of the prop work rather than step-by-step instruction. Hauntcast is an associated Halloween and haunting podcast available across major streaming platforms.
Hauntcast sits down with Steve Reeves, a veteran haunter with over two decades of experience running his well-known yard haunt and the S&J Haunted Productions business. In this lengthy interview, Steve shares insights drawn from a long career spanning home haunting, prop building, and running a haunt-related business. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's ongoing 'Haunting Gurus' interview series, which spotlights experienced figures in the haunting community. Listeners get an in-depth look at the mindset, history, and passion behind one of the hobby's long-running practitioners.
This short-form video showcases a DIY Halloween prop recreation of Sam, the iconic trick-or-treater from the cult film Trick 'r Treat. The figure is built using a PVC pipe armature for structure, a foam ball for the head, and dressed in burlap and footie pajamas. A licensed lollipop accessory from Trick or Treat Studios adds an authentic finishing touch. The clip is a quick visual reveal rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
This short video captures hidden scare cam footage from the Village Mire Yard Haunt during its 2018 Halloween season. Viewers get a candid look at guests experiencing the haunt and reacting to its scares in real time. It offers a fun, street-level perspective on what a well-executed home yard haunt looks and feels like to walk through.
Hauntcast Episode 77 is a long-form Halloween industry podcast featuring interviews with Michael 'MJ' Jonathan of Legends of the Fog haunt and Nathan Fronczak of Slaughterhouse Studios, alongside music from BAT!. The episode includes multiple recurring segments covering haunt news, dark web finds, themed cocktails, and creature lore from a rotating cast of contributors. At over three hours, it offers a wide-ranging look at the professional haunt world and Halloween culture. It serves as a community hub for haunters, horror enthusiasts, and industry insiders.
Hauntcast's Black Market vendor spotlight features Steve Orihood, owner of Fright Theatre, as he showcases his latest creature props for the haunt community. The segment gives viewers a close look at new original creatures available from his shop. It serves as both a product reveal and an industry networking moment for haunters looking to source high-quality props.
Hauntcast Episode 78 is a long-form Halloween industry podcast featuring interviews with prominent figures from the haunt world, including Chad Jensen of Hauntstreet and Gary Fey of Gary Fey Creations, alongside tech insights from Chris Gay of Haunt Tech Tips. The episode also includes recurring segments covering haunt news, industry happenings, web finds, and themed cocktail content, plus a musical contribution from The Retarded Rats. At over three hours, it functions as a wide-ranging roundtable for haunt enthusiasts and professionals. The episode aired in August 2019 as part of the show's seventh season.
In this inaugural Terror Tech segment on Hauntcast, former pro haunter and escape room designer Dexter Morgan introduces viewers to prop controllers, focusing specifically on the Maestro 1 and Maestro 2 units from Haunted House Creations. The episode serves as an accessible entry point for haunters looking to automate and trigger props without deep technical knowledge. It bridges the gap between hobbyist home haunting and professional attraction-level prop control.
Hauntcast sits down with Ricky Dick, the creative force behind Castle Blood, for an in-depth conversation covering his decades-long career in the haunted attraction world. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Ricky shares insights into what makes Castle Blood a distinctive and enduring haunt. The discussion spans tips, trade secrets, and the philosophy behind building memorable haunted experiences.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Dave Appel, the prop builder behind HorrorProps and the Infested Oaks home haunt, for an in-depth conversation about his haunting journey. Dave is widely recognized in the haunter community for creating a floating Max prop inspired by Stranger Things. The wide-ranging interview covers prop building philosophy, home haunt design, and insights from a seasoned DIY haunter. At 65 minutes, it offers an immersive look into the mind of a creative force in the Halloween community.
Hauntcast's Baker runs through his top ten favorite applications for expanding spray foam — such as Great Stuff and Loc-Tite — in Halloween prop building. The video covers a broad range of creative uses, from crafting realistic innards and body forms to building toxic barrels, rope vines, skulls, and skull masks. It serves as a quick-reference idea generator for haunters looking to get more mileage out of one of the hobby's most versatile and affordable materials. Companion video links are provided for deeper dives into several of the featured techniques.
Hauntcast host Dexter Morgan puts the Terrorbyte Prop Controller under the microscope in this focused gear review segment. The video examines the controller's features and its potential applications for home haunters and professional haunted attraction builders alike. At roughly 12 minutes, it offers a concise but substantive look at what Terrorbyte Electronics brings to the prop automation space.
