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

10 videos

What I Learned Scaring People For 50 Years | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Greeley Talk
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What I Learned Scaring People For 50 Years | Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited Greeley Talk

In this recorded presentation from Greeley, Colorado's Do Tell series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited reflects on a career spent making masks, monsters, and animatronics that scare people. He traces the story of the company he co-founded with his wife Marsha in 1978, which has supplied props and costumes to haunted houses and themed events nationwide. The talk centers on lessons learned and the craft of the haunt industry rather than a hands-on build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,823 views
What I Learned Making Monsters For 50 Years - Ed Edmunds | Distortions Unlimited Podcast Ep. 1
13:30
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What I Learned Making Monsters For 50 Years - Ed Edmunds | Distortions Unlimited Podcast Ep. 1

In this debut podcast episode, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited reflects on more than five decades spent designing and building Halloween monsters, props, and animatronics. He shares the personal and professional lessons gathered across a long career in the haunt industry. The conversation leans toward inspiration and business wisdom rather than hands-on technique.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,624 views
Is becoming a professional haunter worth it? #halloween #hauntedhouse
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Is becoming a professional haunter worth it? #halloween #hauntedhouse

This short-form video from Haunted Attraction Network tackles the question of whether pursuing a career as a professional haunter is a worthwhile endeavor. In roughly one minute, it likely weighs the rewards and challenges of working in the haunted attraction industry. The clip appears aimed at aspiring haunters considering making the leap from hobbyist to paid professional.

Haunted Attraction Network· 1,555 views
Skullkrane on His Company, Opening a Storefront, and Manufacturing Animatronics | Channel 10/31 #3
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Skullkrane on His Company, Opening a Storefront, and Manufacturing Animatronics | Channel 10/31 #3

This episode of GMHaunts' Channel 10/31 interview series features Skullkrane, a YouTube creator who transitioned from showcasing his animatronic collection to founding his own Halloween company producing tabletops, props, and animatronics. The conversation offers a candid behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to design, manufacture, and sell original Halloween products as an independent brand. Skullkrane discusses launching his first exclusive animatronic release, which sold out rapidly, and shares what he's working on next. The episode is a compelling portrait of grassroots entrepreneurship within the Halloween community.

GMHaunts· 1,465 views
The story behind Reign of Terror: why it became a Halloween institution in Thousand Oaks CA
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Professional Haunted Attractions

The story behind Reign of Terror: why it became a Halloween institution in Thousand Oaks CA

This video features a live recorded presentation from Midsummer Scream in which Bruce Stanton, founder of Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks, California, recounts the 23-year history of one of Southern California's longest-running independent haunted attractions. Stanton candidly discusses the challenges and milestones that shaped the haunt into a regional institution. The session offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to sustain an independent haunted attraction over decades.

Haunted Attraction Network· 479 views
Reaper's Collections Halloween Store 🎃 Where it all started from...
2:42
Professional Haunted Attractions

Reaper's Collections Halloween Store 🎃 Where it all started from...

This short feature spotlights AJ, the founder of Reapers Collections, a year-round Halloween store based in San Antonio, Texas. AJ's journey began as a scare actor at major theme-park Halloween events before evolving into pop-up Halloween stands at local free events. His passion eventually grew into a permanent brick-and-mortar store at Rolling Oaks Mall, along with seasonal haunted attractions set up at other area malls.

SpookYouLaterz· 218 views
VFX CREATES: PATRICK VOSS INTERVIEW - The Black Market
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VFX CREATES: PATRICK VOSS INTERVIEW - The Black Market

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.

Hauntcast· 103 views
Feasibility Study of Starting a Pro Haunted Attraction - Something Wicked
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Feasibility Study of Starting a Pro Haunted Attraction - Something Wicked

This Hauntcast podcast episode dives into the real-world business considerations of launching a professional haunted attraction. Veteran haunter Wick-Ed Gannon walks co-host Baker through a structured feasibility study, covering what it actually takes before committing to opening a pro haunt. The conversation is candid and educational, treating the topic with enough seriousness to temper enthusiasm with practical realism.

Hauntcast· 47 views
DISTURB DESIGNS: JD CORMANY INTERVIEW - Bone Phone
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DISTURB DESIGNS: JD CORMANY INTERVIEW - Bone Phone

Hauntcast host sits down with JD Cormany, the creative mind behind Disturb Designs, for an in-depth conversation about his approach to design, prop production, and running a haunt-focused business. The episode — branded as 'Bone Phone' — covers the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship in the haunted attraction industry. Listeners get an inside look at how Cormany develops concepts and brings them to life at a professional level.

Hauntcast· 38 views
DISTURB DESIGNS: JD CORMANY INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE
42:43
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DISTURB DESIGNS: JD CORMANY INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE

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· 31 views