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Every video tagged “home haunt” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
586 videos
This Hauntcast segment explores how haunters can borrow techniques from theatrical tradition to deliver compelling, fear-inducing experiences even when conventional haunting methods may be limited or restricted. Host Revenant examines the concept of 'theater of the mind' — using suggestion, atmosphere, and psychological tension rather than relying solely on physical props or jump scares. The approach offers a versatile toolkit applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.
This Hauntcast episode features host Baker in conversation with Rob Nulton, known for The Haunt Rater and Chamber of Haunters. The discussion appears to be an interview or community chat touching on haunted attractions, home haunts, and the broader haunting hobby. As a podcast-style video, it offers perspective from within the haunter community rather than a hands-on tutorial.
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 host Wick-Ed Gannon walks through how haunters can add DIY automation to their haunt setups. The segment focuses on accessible, hands-on approaches to triggering and controlling props without requiring professional-level expertise. It appears to be a podcast-style episode with instructional content aimed at home and yard haunters looking to level up their builds.
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.
In this short, reflective podcast segment from Hauntcast's Theater of the Mind series, host Revenant considers how the 2020 pandemic may affect the haunted attraction season. The episode is notably more serious in tone than typical installments, focusing on the uncertainty facing haunters of all kinds — from home haunts to professional attractions. It serves as a candid, community-minded check-in during an unprecedented time for the Halloween industry.
Hauntcast sits down with Evil Ted Smith, a veteran Hollywood prop maker and visual effects artist with nearly three decades of film and TV credits spanning major blockbusters and hit series. Now globally recognized for his YouTube tutorials on foam armor and prop construction, Ted shares insights drawn from a career bridging big-budget productions and the DIY community. The conversation explores how professional industry experience translates into accessible techniques for haunters, cosplayers, and prop builders alike.
This Hauntcast episode dives into disease and plague as thematic frameworks for haunted attractions, guiding haunters on how to build compelling, immersive scenarios around these dark concepts. Hosted by the character Revenant, the segment takes a 'Theater of the Mind' approach, encouraging creators to think beyond physical props and lean into psychological horror. The discussion is aimed at haunters of all scales, from backyard setups to full professional attractions. It offers creative inspiration for developing cohesive, story-driven plague and disease environments.
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 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.
