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 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 host Baker sits down with Disney Imagineer Steve Cotroneo for an in-depth conversation covering Steve's personal haunting history and his home haunt, Grimwood Hollow. The extended interview offers a rare look at how professional theme-park design sensibilities translate into a home haunt context. Listeners gain insight into the creative mindset and passion that drives one of the haunting community's more accomplished enthusiasts.
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.
This video from Hauntcast showcases Woodrow, a tree creature prop featured in The Village Mire yard haunt display for Halloween 2024. The prop appears to be a standout character piece within a themed outdoor haunt environment. As part of Hauntcast's haunt and horror content lineup, the video is aimed at home haunters looking for creature prop inspiration.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Tim Fowler to explore the origins of his passion for haunting and the evolution of his home haunt, the Farm Haunt, located in Castaic, California. The conversation traces Tim's haunting roots and the creative journey that shaped his distinctive farm-themed attraction. As part of Hauntcast's Interviews with Haunting Gurus series, the episode offers an inside look at what drives a dedicated home haunter to build and grow a community-facing haunt year after year.
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.
This is a full-length Halloween podcast episode originally released in October 2009 and republished as a flashback by Hauntcast. The show blends interviews, news, horror film reviews, costume ideas, and community spotlights into a variety entertainment format for haunters. Featured content includes a conversation with Jim Weilock of Graveside Manor, a segment celebrating Pumpkinrot's prop work, and a music track from Nekromantix. It offers a nostalgic snapshot of the haunter community circa 2009.
This video showcases the Sick-a-More Tree Creature, a standout prop featured in the Village Mire Yard Haunt for the 2024 Halloween season. The piece appears to be a large-scale tree-monster hybrid creature built for an outdoor home haunt display. It is part of Hauntcast's ongoing coverage of home and yard haunt builds, highlighting creative prop construction within the haunting community.
Hauntcast sits down with Mike Yazumbek of Hallucination Creations for an in-depth vendor spotlight covering his line of pneumatic and motorized haunt mechanisms. The conversation digs into the products and philosophy behind the brand, giving listeners a close look at what sets Hallucination Creations apart in the haunt vendor space. At roughly 46 minutes, the episode serves as both an introduction to the brand and an informative discussion for haunters interested in mechanical prop solutions.
This Hauntcast episode features an interview with Kyle Thompson of Midnight Studios FX, a creature creator and prop maker in the haunt industry. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's 'Black Market' segment, spotlighting artists and vendors active in the Halloween and haunted attraction community. The discussion likely covers Thompson's creative process, professional work, and insights into the world of creature and prop fabrication.
This short-form video showcases a handmade creature prop dubbed the 'TreeMendous Creature,' built for a 2024 yard haunt called The Village Mire. The clip offers a quick look at the finished prop in a real outdoor haunt setting. While build details are minimal, it serves as inspiration for haunters interested in large-scale creature or tree-monster designs.
Hauntcast hosts a long-form interview with Patrick Voss, owner of VFX Creates, as part of the Black Market vendor spotlight series. Voss recounts his personal path from passionate haunter to full-time haunt vendor, sharing insight into what drives his product line and creative philosophy. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business side of the Halloween industry from someone who built it from the ground up.
A short, lighthearted promotional clip from the Hauntcast channel featuring their mascot Skully, celebrating the die-hard haunter who never wants to leave the hobby behind. The piece leans into the fun, community-driven culture surrounding home haunts and haunted attractions. It serves primarily as a brand and personality piece rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.
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 Toby Wrolson sits down with Baker to discuss the story and evolution of Haunt 31, a long-running home haunt with a dedicated following. The conversation dives into Baker's haunting philosophy, experiences, and what has kept his haunt going year after year. Originally aired in 2011, this episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Interviews with Haunting Gurus series.
This is part two of a three-part series from GMHaunts focused on building a Toxic Zombie Halloween prop. The episode centers on modifying the prop to be compatible with a smoke or fog effect, adding an atmospheric layer to the finished piece. The series appears aimed at hobbyist haunters looking to elevate store-bought or scratch-built props with practical effects.
In this episode of Hauntcast's Theater of the Mind segment, host Revenant reflects nostalgically on the Halloween podcasting community and delivers an impassioned call to action for haunters everywhere. The central message is a motivational rallying cry — the show must go on, and haunters should push forward with their creative builds and attractions. It's a short, spirited segment aimed at energizing the haunt community heading into the season.
Hauntcast hosts a conversation with Jarod and Terry from Halloween Haunts 365, a channel and community dedicated to haunted attractions and Halloween year-round. The discussion covers their experiences visiting and reviewing haunted attractions, haunt tours, and the broader Halloween hobby. This is a podcast-style interview that offers insight into the haunt community from two enthusiastic voices in the space.
Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Troy Crivellone for an in-depth interview about his acclaimed Scare Hollow home haunt based in Texas. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including haunt photography, prop building, and lighting strategies. As part of the Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at the creative process and passion behind a high-caliber home haunt operation.
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's 'Interviews with Haunting Gurus' series sits down with Chip Wells, the owner and creator behind Total Terror Haunted Attraction, for an in-depth conversation about his haunt's history. Chip traces the journey from modest home haunt roots to a fully realized professional attraction. The discussion offers insight into the passion, decisions, and growth that define the evolution of a serious haunter's career.
Hauntcast host sits down with Arizona haunter Chris Birkett for an in-depth interview tour of his acclaimed home yard haunt, the Haunted Graveyard. Chris shares the vision, craftsmanship, and passion behind what has become a landmark Halloween attraction in his region. The conversation spans prop building, haunt design philosophy, and the dedication required to create a standout graveyard display. At nearly 80 minutes, this episode offers an extensive look inside one serious home haunter's creative world.
Hauntcast hosts Baker and Skully announce the podcast's return, outlining the upcoming schedule and show format for the haunt community. The episode doubles as a casting call, inviting haunters, prop builders, and vendors to reach out about appearing as guests or contributors. It's a brief but enthusiastic relaunch notice aimed at connecting with the broader Halloween and haunted attraction community.
Hauntcast host sits down with Dan Pitzonka, the creator behind Oak Crest Cemetery, a home haunt based in Cheektowaga, NY, for a deep-dive conversation about the display's origins and its future direction. Dan shares the backstory of how his cemetery-themed yard haunt came to life and what visitors can expect going forward. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Interviews with Haunting Gurus series, which spotlights passionate home haunters from across the country.
