Video Tag
Every video tagged “yard haunt” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
488 videos
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 sits down with Todd Wood, the creative force behind Haunted Wood Cove — an elaborately themed pirate ship home haunt. The extended interview dives into the story, vision, and execution behind one of the more distinctive nautical-themed yard haunts in the community. Listeners get an inside look at what it takes to build and run a full-scale pirate ship haunt on a residential property. It's an inspiring conversation for anyone drawn to large-concept home haunt builds.
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.
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.
This short teaser from the Hauntcast channel announces the return of the Village Mire home haunt display for the 2025 Halloween season. As a one-minute clip, it serves primarily as a promotional preview rather than a build tutorial or full walkthrough. Hauntcast is a podcast-based community covering home haunts, yard haunts, and prop building across multiple platforms.
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.
This video offers a sneak peek at 'The Village Mire,' a super creepy yard haunt featured by the Hauntcast channel. The preview teases an atmospheric outdoor Halloween display with a dark, village-inspired theme. Hauntcast is a Halloween and haunting podcast community that regularly shares haunt-related content across multiple platforms.
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 host Baker sits down with Lanny Helton of Frightful Facades for an in-depth interview about his horror house facade creations. Lanny shares insight into his creative process, inspiration, and the work behind his facade builds, which are available through his Etsy shop. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's Black Market series spotlighting notable figures in the haunting community.
A short showcase clip from Hauntcast featuring their 2025 spooky season setup at The Village Mire, a home yard haunt display. The video offers a brief atmospheric glimpse into the haunt environment rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It serves primarily as a teaser or highlight reel associated with the Hauntcast podcast community.
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.
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.
A brief Halloween greeting from the Hauntcast community, celebrating the holiday with fellow haunters and fans of the show. The one-minute video serves as a festive shout-out rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. It reflects the tight-knit spirit of the haunting hobbyist community gathered around the Hauntcast podcast.
This Hauntcast episode of The Darkest Web features host Morbid Mariah discussing safe trick-or-treating approaches for an unusual Halloween season. The conversation also touches on big box store prop offerings, novelty items like Scooby Doo masks, Halloween collectibles, and recommended horror TV viewing. It's a casual, wide-ranging roundup aimed at the Halloween enthusiast community.
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.
This Hauntcast episode dives into the concept of contrast as a design principle within haunted attractions and home haunts. The host explores how juxtaposing realistic elements against clearly unreal ones can heighten tension, enhance immersion, and mess with guests' perception — a technique rooted in 'theater of the mind.' The discussion encourages haunters to think strategically about what they make believable versus fantastical in order to maximize scare impact.
This is a short promotional clip from the Hauntcast Podcast tied to their Village Mire Halloween theme for October 2025. Hauntcast is a podcast community dedicated to haunters, home haunts, and Halloween prop building, available across all major podcast platforms. The clip serves as a teaser or atmospheric promo rather than a full tutorial or walkthrough.
Hauntcast hosts Baker and Skully sit down with Brett Walker, the creator behind Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail, for an in-depth interview exploring his haunt and the journey behind it. The conversation dives into the world of haunted attractions from the perspective of an experienced operator and builder. As part of the Hauntcast 'Haunting Guru' series, the episode offers candid insight into what it takes to conceive, build, and run a barn and trail-style haunted experience.
