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Videos built around the cemetery theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

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Milling Foam Tombstones Epitaphs & Signs with CNC Pt 1
9:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

Milling Foam Tombstones Epitaphs & Signs with CNC Pt 1

This first installment of a multi-part series covers the digital design phase of creating CNC-milled foam tombstones and signs for haunted attractions. The focus is on building out epitaphs and layouts in Adobe Illustrator before sending artwork to the Shapeoko 3 CNC router. Mastering the vector design step is presented as the critical foundation for clean, repeatable results in the physical milling stage that follows.

Hauntcast· 234 views
Want to Fall Asleep Fast? Try This "GRAVEYARD" Method for JUST 3 Minutes!
8:00:24
Sound Design

Want to Fall Asleep Fast? Try This "GRAVEYARD" Method for JUST 3 Minutes!

This video presents an extended ambient soundscape recorded at a real cemetery in Florida, blending eerie graveyard atmosphere with relaxing music intended to help listeners fall asleep. Despite being published on a haunted-attraction travel channel, the content is primarily a sleep-aid audio experience rather than a haunt or Halloween production tutorial. The creator provides a brief guided body-scan relaxation technique to accompany the audio. Its connection to Halloween content is largely atmospheric rather than educational or instructional.

HauntScene· 131 views
INTRO TO MOTORIZED PROPS:JIM SLANKER TEACHES MOTORIZED PROPS 101 - THE PROP SHOP
47:13
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

INTRO TO MOTORIZED PROPS:JIM SLANKER TEACHES MOTORIZED PROPS 101 - THE PROP SHOP

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· 95 views
Haunted Graveyard: Interview w/ Chris Birkett - IWHG
1:19:06
Home Haunts

Haunted Graveyard: Interview w/ Chris Birkett - IWHG

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· 75 views
OAK CREST CEMETERY: DAN PITZONKA INTERVIEW - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
1:02:15
Home Haunts

OAK CREST CEMETERY: DAN PITZONKA INTERVIEW - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

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· 67 views
INTRO TO MOTORIZED PROPS:JIM SLANKER TEACHES MOTORIZED PROPS 101 - THE PROP SHOP
47:13
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

INTRO TO MOTORIZED PROPS:JIM SLANKER TEACHES MOTORIZED PROPS 101 - THE PROP SHOP

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.

Hauntcast· 54 views
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