Video Tag
Every video tagged “prop building” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
213 videos
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 announces the launch of its official Discord community, a dedicated space for haunters of all experience levels to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate. The server hosts regular live events including Drink & Thinks, Make & Takes, and Q&A sessions. It serves as an extension of the Hauntcast podcast brand, bringing its audience together in an interactive, ongoing format.
Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment features Jim Slanker of Canyon Trail Cemetery walking listeners through the fundamentals of motorized prop building. The episode focuses on two classic beginner-friendly builds: the Flying Crank Ghost and the Tombstone Peeper. Jim covers motor selection and the key differences between deer motors, FCG motors, and wiper motors, giving newcomers a clear starting point for adding movement to their haunt.
Steve and Don Doleshal of Jack's Hollow join Hauntcast to discuss their ambitious Evil Dead 2 cabin replica, a detailed recreation of the iconic horror film setting. The project includes signature elements such as a mounted deer head and bleeding walls, and reportedly incorporates pieces sourced from the actual film set. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion and research that drive high-fidelity horror movie tribute haunts.
Horror 365 hosts a live build stream focused on Halloween prop creation and hands-on haunting projects. The session invites the community to watch and participate in real-time as work progresses on seasonal builds. With minimal source detail available, the exact props or techniques covered are unclear, but the channel's year-round Halloween focus suggests dedicated hobbyist content.
Hauntcast host Chris Baker sits down with Greg Packard, the creator behind Restless Souls Manor, for an in-depth interview as part of the show's ongoing Haunting Guru series. The conversation explores Greg's background, creative vision, and experiences building and running his haunt. At over an hour long, it offers a substantial look into the mindset and methods of a dedicated home or yard haunter. This episode is part of Hauntcast's broader mission to spotlight passionate members of the haunting community.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Josh Quillin, the producer and director behind Epic Home Haunts, a feature-length documentary available on Amazon Prime Video. The conversation dives into Quillin's experience capturing the passion and creativity of the home haunt community on film. This podcast-style interview offers an insider look at what drives dedicated haunters and how their stories were brought to a wider audience.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Nathan Fronczak of Slaughterhouse Studios for a candid conversation about his work as a Halloween prop maker. The interview explores Nathan's creative process and experience in the haunted attraction world. Running roughly 22 minutes, it offers an inside look at the craft and passion behind professional prop building.
In this podcast-style episode from Hauntcast, host Revenant poses a reflective question to the haunting community: what unique skills, perspectives, and talents do you personally bring to the craft? The segment encourages haunters to take stock of their own abilities, suggesting most people underestimate the value they offer. It's a motivational, introspective piece aimed at pushing haunters to think more intentionally about their contributions to the hobby and industry.
This Hauntcast episode explores the concept of monster creation through a narrative and philosophical lens, with host Rev reflecting on where monsters truly come from. The segment suggests that the most terrifying creatures are born from human hubris — the arrogance of those who believe they can create life. It's a thought-provoking, story-driven piece aimed at inspiring haunters to think more deeply about the psychology of fear and monster-making.
This short clip marks the 10th anniversary of the Hauntcast podcast, with host Baker reflecting on the show's origins and its journey serving the haunting community. At just one minute, it functions as a celebratory open rather than a tutorial or build video. It offers a brief but heartfelt nod to the dedicated audience of home haunters, yard haunters, and professional attraction builders who have followed the show over the decade.
Hauntcast sits down with JD Cormany of Disturb Designs for a wide-ranging conversation covering his approach to prop design, production workflow, and running a haunt-focused creative business. The discussion explores the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship within the haunting community. Listeners get an inside look at the philosophy and process behind the Disturb Designs brand.
Hauntcast host Baker announces the release of a Cthulhu prop tutorial video, pointing viewers to the Hauntcast YouTube and Instagram channels to watch it. The clip also includes general Hauntcast community and channel updates. At only two minutes, this serves primarily as a short promotional teaser rather than a full instructional video.
Hauntcast host Baker is visited by Adam of the Great Pumpkin Project in a playful, Halloween-themed segment set in a fictional sincere pumpkin patch. The episode centers on the 'Bone Phone,' a prop or concept presented as part of Adam's ongoing Great Pumpkin Project build. The format blends podcast-style conversation with hands-on haunt enthusiasm, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a creative haunter's work.
Hauntcast sits down with Michael 'MJ' Jonathan, the creative force behind the Legends of the Fog haunted attraction, for an in-depth interview. The conversation dives into MJ's haunting background, experiences, and insights drawn from running his attraction. As a long-form podcast episode, it offers an inside look at what it takes to build and sustain a notable haunted experience. Fans of the haunt community will find plenty of inspiration and behind-the-scenes perspective here.
This Hauntcast podcast episode features an interview with Chris Gay of Ocean View Trail of Terror, diving into haunt technology topics including projectors, GoPro cameras, and line lasers. The conversation is part of the ongoing Haunt Tech Tips segment, offering insights from an experienced professional haunter. It serves as an accessible, discussion-based resource for anyone looking to level up the tech side of their haunt.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Jeff West, Art Director and CEO of West FX Inc., for an in-depth industry conversation as part of the podcast's ongoing Haunting Gurus interview series. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the professional haunt world from the perspective of an experienced special effects creative leader. At nearly 40 minutes, the episode provides substantial insight into the craft and business side of haunted attractions.
Hauntcast's recurring 'Darkest Web' segment features host Morbid Mariah rounding up the latest Halloween-related things to see, do, and buy from across the internet. The segment functions as a curated digest for the haunting community, surfacing interesting finds spanning props, events, and more. At under ten minutes, it delivers a quick but broad sweep of what's new and noteworthy in the haunt world.
Experienced haunter Wick-Ed Gannon shares 13 practical tips covering a wide range of haunting disciplines in this Hauntcast episode. Billed as a Swiss-Army Knife of haunting knowledge, the segment touches on skills applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike. The podcast format makes it an accessible, on-the-go resource for haunters at various experience levels.
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.
