Video Tag
Every video tagged “horror history” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
14 videos
This video from Slash 'N Cast explores the real story behind why longtime Jason Voorhees portrayer Kane Hodder was not cast in the 2003 crossover film Freddy vs. Jason. The channel presents its take on the behind-the-scenes circumstances and decisions that led to a different actor filling the iconic hockey mask. It is a horror-news and discussion style video rather than a tutorial or hands-on Halloween build.
This short video from Slash 'N Cast appears to cover background or behind-the-scenes details about the Friday the 13th entry 'Jason Goes to Hell.' At under a minute, it likely offers a brief retrospective or trivia-style look at the film. No source description was provided, so content specifics are uncertain.
This video explores an unproduced Scream sequel script, discussing what a follow-up to the original film could have looked like before the officially released version came to be. The channel presents commentary and analysis on the abandoned screenplay, drawing on their deeper podcast episode covering a full readthrough. It is part of Slash 'N Cast's broader focus on horror franchise history and news rather than Halloween crafting or haunt production.
This short video explores a version of the Freddy vs Jason crossover that was reportedly considered but never made. It likely touches on the development history or alternative concepts behind the iconic horror rivalry. With no source description available, specific details about the content cannot be confirmed.
This short video from Slash 'N Cast explores a fascinating piece of horror and comedy pop-culture history — the near-crossover between Cheech and Chong and the iconic slasher villain Jason Voorhees. At just two minutes, it appears to be a quick trivia or fun-fact style segment. No source description was provided, so specific details about the story remain unclear.
This short video promotes a crowdfunded documentary called In Search of Darkness, described as a deep dive into 1980s horror cinema. The host encourages fans of the era's slasher and horror films to support the project via its Indiegogo campaign. The content is essentially a promotional announcement rather than a tutorial or haunt walkthrough.
This short-form video from Slash 'N Cast debates whether a particular scene ranks among the greatest in horror movie history. At under a minute, it appears to be a quick opinion piece or discussion prompt aimed at horror film fans. Without a source description, the specific scene or film being referenced cannot be confirmed.
This short video visits the real-life house used in the original 1973 Texas Chainsaw Massacre, located in Kingsland, Texas. The location has since been repurposed and is now open to the public in some capacity. It offers horror fans a rare chance to see an iconic piece of slasher film history in person.
This short clip explores a fascinating piece of horror film history involving director Tom McLoughlin, best known for helming Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. The segment reveals that McLoughlin came close to directing Scream, a fact that would have significantly altered the trajectory of both his career and the slasher genre. At under two minutes, it delivers a quick but intriguing "what if" moment for horror fans.
This episode of Slash 'N Cast features an interview with Robin Block, executive producer of 'In Search of Darkness,' a crowdfunded documentary dedicated to covering the defining horror films of the 1980s. The conversation explores the project's scope and vision for chronicling the decade's most influential genre entries. The episode serves partly as promotional coverage for the film's active Kickstarter campaign. While tangentially related to Halloween culture through its deep dive into slasher and horror history, this is primarily a horror media interview rather than a hands-on Halloween production video.
Haunt Former takes a retrospective look at The Blair Witch Project (1999), examining its landmark role in popularizing the found footage genre and the deliberate ambiguity that fueled its cultural impact. The review explores why the film became a horror sensation and how its minimalist storytelling approach set it apart from conventional horror releases of its era. Running about 13 minutes, it offers a fan-focused critique aimed at Halloween and horror enthusiasts.
This video explores the four classic Universal monster crossover films that brought Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolf Man together on screen. The host discusses each film in a conversational retrospective format, covering how the crossover concept evolved through titles like House of Frankenstein, House of Dracula, and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. It serves as an enthusiast deep-dive into a beloved chapter of horror movie history for fans of classic creature features.
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-form video from HauntScene counts down ten facts and historical highlights about Wednesday Addams, one of horror pop culture's most iconic characters. It traces the character's origins back to Charles Addams' New Yorker cartoons, which launched in 1938, and touches on the various adaptations that followed across television, film, and stage. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick, entertaining primer on the Addams Family legacy for fans and Halloween enthusiasts alike.
