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Every video tagged “Hauntcast” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
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Hauntcast Episode 80 wraps up the 2019 Halloween haunting season with the full Scream Team crew reflecting on highlights and memories from the year. The episode also explores a ghostly Christmas angle courtesy of Midnight Syndicate, blending holiday spirit with Halloween sensibility. Regular segments include Theater of the Mind, News From Beyond, Something Wicked, and Shocktails, keeping the format familiar for returning listeners.
Hauntcast sits down with Allen Hopps, prop master and director of Dark Hour Haunted House in Plano, TX, for an in-depth conversation about his career and journey through the haunt industry. As a recognized figure in professional haunting, Hopps shares insights drawn from years of experience running a high-profile attraction. The long-form interview format makes it ideal for anyone looking to learn from one of the field's most respected voices. Fans of haunt history and industry storytelling will find plenty to absorb across the full 75-minute runtime.
In this Hauntcast Prop Shop segment, expert prop builder Mike James walks host Baker through multiple techniques for creating convincingly realistic eyes for Halloween props. The episode draws on a series of dedicated eye tutorials and covers a range of approaches suitable for haunted attractions, home haunts, and yard haunts alike. Mike James brings hands-on expertise to help haunters elevate the realism and impact of their characters and creatures. This is a conversation-driven, tutorial-style episode that points viewers toward additional visual resources for each method discussed.
Hauntcast's Terror Tech segment features host Dexter Morgan reviewing three prop controllers from Fright Ideas: the PicoVolt, PicoBoo One, and PicoBoo Mp3. Each unit is examined for its features and potential applications in haunted attractions and home haunts. The review gives haunters a practical breakdown of which controller might best suit their prop automation needs.
Hauntcast Episode 43 is a feature-length Halloween podcast celebrating the holiday with a packed roster of guests and recurring segments. Multi-award-winning haunter Brent Ross of DC Cemetery and DC Props joins Salem's self-proclaimed warlock Christian Day and the crew from Woodloom for the main features, while Halloween carolist Kristen Lawrence provides seasonal music. Regular segments cover topics ranging from prop building and haunt reviews to pop-culture commentary, rounding out a broad community celebration of all things Halloween.
This short promotional clip from Hauntcast offers a moody first look at The Village Mire 2025, a creature-themed haunt concept dripping with swamp atmosphere. The teaser presents slithering, slimy creatures emerging from the mire in what appears to be a atmospheric haunt vignette or walkthrough preview. It serves as a hype piece for the Hauntcast community ahead of the 2025 Halloween season. Viewers are directed to the Hauntcast podcast across multiple platforms for deeper haunt content and discussion.
Hauntcast host Johnny Thunder delivers a horror-enthusiast review of Robert Eggers' 2024 Nosferatu remake as part of the Shocktails segment. The episode also covers a comprehensive book on mummy movies by Bryan Senn, alongside mentions of other horror-adjacent releases including a Return of the Living Dead title and a House of Haunts Kickstarter. This is a conversational, pop-culture-focused episode aimed at the haunting and horror community rather than a how-to or walkthrough format.
Shocktails is a recurring segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts Johnny Thunder and Baker review horror films alongside casual haunt-season conversation. In this episode, the duo shares their takes on Terrifier 3 and the indie horror film Haunt Season. The format blends pop-culture commentary with the perspective of active haunters, making it a relaxed listen for Halloween enthusiasts between build seasons.
In this Hauntcast podcast episode, magician Christopher Handa joins host Baker to explore how the art of magic and illusion can elevate a haunted attraction beyond conventional scares. The conversation draws on Handa's experience, including his work at Castle Blood, to discuss integrating theatrical sorcery into haunt environments. Listeners come away with fresh perspectives on blending performance magic with traditional haunted attraction design to create more immersive, memorable guest experiences.
Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment features Jim Slanker of Canyon Trail Cemetery walking newcomers through the fundamentals of motorized prop building. The episode focuses on two classic entry-level projects — the Flying Crank Ghost and the Tombstone Peeper — covering motor selection, power supply requirements, and basic mechanical concepts. Supporting resources including tutorial PDFs and video walkthroughs are referenced throughout. This is an accessible, educational starting point for anyone looking to add motion to their Halloween displays.
Hauntcast host sits down with Jennifer Dunahee for an in-depth interview about her home haunt, The Haunting of Storybook Hollow, a family-friendly Halloween trail located in Comstock, Michigan. Jennifer shares the story behind building and running an immersive, storybook-themed outdoor haunt experience. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative vision, passion, and effort that goes into producing a beloved community Halloween event.
Hauntcast host Baker rides along with Don and Steve Doleshal of Jack's Hollow Haunt in Gardner, Kansas, for an interview and live drive-thru tour of their ambitious home haunt. The conversation explores the creative vision and execution behind one of the more elaborate residential drive-thru Halloween attractions. Running nearly 50 minutes, the episode blends behind-the-scenes insight with a first-person look at the finished haunt in action.
Hauntcast hosts Johnny Thunder and Baker raise a glass to Jason Voorhees in this Shocktails episode dedicated to reviewing Crystal Lake Tours, the real-world filming location of the original 1980 Friday the 13th. The pair offer an in-depth look at the experience of visiting the iconic site, blending horror fandom with a cocktail-fueled celebration of the franchise's legacy. It's equal parts travelogue, fan tribute, and horror history deep-dive.
This short episode from the Hauntcast podcast features host Bone Crusher delivering a preview of the Midwest Haunters Convention 2024 along with general updates from the Hauntcast network. Running just under six minutes, it functions as a community news segment rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. It's a quick listen for anyone wanting to stay current on one of the haunting hobby's major annual gatherings.
In this Hauntcast 'Black Market' segment, host Baker sits down with Jasper Anderson — the creator behind Chicken Props — to discuss his newly released animatronic Raven prop. The conversation offers an inside look at the design and craftsmanship behind the piece straight from the prop maker himself. At 24 minutes, it functions as a podcast-style interview rather than a step-by-step tutorial, making it an accessible listen for haunters curious about what's new in the animatronic prop market.
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 host Baker sits down with Bill Galvin, the creator behind the Hull House Home Haunt, for an in-depth conversation covering his haunt's history, creative approach, and highlights from the 2024 Halloween season. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing 'Haunting Gurus' interview series, which spotlights passionate home haunters and industry figures. At nearly 80 minutes, the discussion offers an extended look at the mindset and motivation behind running a dedicated home haunt operation.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with emerging home haunter Nic Smith to discuss his yard haunt project, Tales from the West Side. The conversation covers Nic's journey in the home haunting hobby, his creative vision, and the work behind building his haunt. This podcast-style episode offers an inside look at the grassroots haunting community through one enthusiast's personal story.
Hauntcast's Terror Tech segment features Dexter Morgan walking haunters through the fundamentals of DMX, the industry-standard lighting and control protocol widely used in haunted attractions. The overview covers core concepts to help home haunters and attraction builders understand how DMX works and how to apply it in their own setups. At roughly 12 minutes, it's a focused introductory resource for those looking to level up their technical control game.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with emerging home haunter Nic Smith to discuss his haunt, Tales from the West Side. The conversation explores Nic's approach to home haunting, his creative vision, and his journey in the haunt community. This podcast-format episode offers an inside look at what goes into building and running a personal home haunt.
Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast hosted by Johnny Thunder. In this episode, Johnny covers two recent horror releases — Wolf Man 2025 and The Damned — offering his takes for horror fans and Halloween enthusiasts. The segment runs approximately 27 minutes and is delivered in a casual podcast format. It sits at the intersection of horror culture and the broader Halloween community that Hauntcast serves.
Hauntcast sits down with New England-based YouTuber and home haunter Jamie Walker for an in-depth conversation about his gothic cemetery Halloween display. Jamie walks through the creative decisions behind his mix of static and motorized props, offering a personal look at how his setup comes together each season. The discussion also explores his broader love for Halloween and what drives him to keep pushing his home haunt forward.
Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by Johnny Thunder. In this episode, Thunder shares his take on two recent horror releases: Wolf Man 2025 and The Damned. The segment is aimed at the haunter community with a broader love of horror film culture.
Hauntcast's Terror Tech segment features Dexter Morgan breaking down the fundamentals of DMX and how the protocol can be applied in haunted attractions. The overview covers core concepts that haunt builders need to understand before integrating DMX-based lighting and effects control into their setups. At roughly 12 minutes, it serves as an accessible entry point for haunters looking to level up their technical game.
