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

15 videos

How can I use scents? | Froggy's DIY
3:28
Fog & Chiller EffectsBeginner

How can I use scents? | Froggy's DIY

This short tutorial from Froggy's Fog walks through practical ways to incorporate scent products into haunted attractions or events for added sensory impact. Both scent cups and spray formats are covered, giving creators flexible options depending on their setup. Adding olfactory elements is presented as an accessible way to deepen immersion for guests.

Froggy's Fog· 9,516 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 16: Spirit Halloween 2014 Wish List for PHOBIAS
1:09
Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 16: Spirit Halloween 2014 Wish List for PHOBIAS

Part 16 of the ongoing PHOBIAS haunt build series focuses on prop shopping rather than construction, with the creator walking through a Spirit Halloween wish list of items intended for the 2014 build. The video offers a brief but focused look at how one home haunter sources commercial props to complement their DIY build. At just one minute, it functions more as a planning snapshot than a deep-dive review.

Haunt Former· 2,570 views
Genohaunter on Haunts, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Spirit's Mystery Boxes | Channel 10/31 #1
23:21
Other

Genohaunter on Haunts, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Spirit's Mystery Boxes | Channel 10/31 #1

Channel 10/31 is a weekly interview series from GMHaunts that spotlights fellow Halloween creators and haunters. In this debut episode, guest Genohaunter — a Nightmare Before Christmas enthusiast and home haunt creator — shares his passion for themed haunts, including his 2020 and 2021 seasonal projects. The conversation also covers his design process, build timelines, future plans, and a live unboxing of a Spirit Halloween mystery box, plus his excitement for Spirit's flagship store opening.

GMHaunts· 1,109 views
A Bit More...
35:12
DIY Props

A Bit More...

This video from Stiltbeast Studios, hosted by Allen Hopps, continues work on a Halloween prop or haunt project. Given the channel's focus, the content likely involves hands-on fabrication, design refinement, or detailing of a scare prop or haunted attraction element. No source description was provided, so specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed.

StiltbeastStudios· 685 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 11: New Layout for PHOBIAS
2:02
Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 11: New Layout for PHOBIAS

This is the eleventh installment in the creator's 2014 home haunt build series centered on a phobias theme. The video focuses on revealing a revised floor plan or layout for the PHOBIAS haunt. As a short update episode, it offers a look at how the overall haunt space is being reorganized or reimagined mid-build.

Haunt Former· 537 views
Haunt Former's Haunt Theme 2014
0:51
Home Haunts

Haunt Former's Haunt Theme 2014

A brief look at one home haunter's theme concepts and creative direction for their 2014 haunt season. The video offers a glimpse into the early planning stages of a personal home haunt. At just one minute, it serves as a quick overview rather than an in-depth tutorial or walkthrough.

Haunt Former· 516 views
Episode 78: Upside Down, Inside Out
3:33:10
Other

Episode 78: Upside Down, Inside Out

Hauntcast Episode 78 is a long-form Halloween industry podcast featuring interviews with prominent figures from the haunt world, including Chad Jensen of Hauntstreet and Gary Fey of Gary Fey Creations, alongside tech insights from Chris Gay of Haunt Tech Tips. The episode also includes recurring segments covering haunt news, industry happenings, web finds, and themed cocktail content, plus a musical contribution from The Retarded Rats. At over three hours, it functions as a wide-ranging roundtable for haunt enthusiasts and professionals. The episode aired in August 2019 as part of the show's seventh season.

Hauntcast· 162 views
CASTLE BLOOD: RICKY DICK INTERVIEW #hauntedattraction #halloween #haunting #homehaunt
1:01:35
Professional Haunted Attractions

CASTLE BLOOD: RICKY DICK INTERVIEW #hauntedattraction #halloween #haunting #homehaunt

Hauntcast sits down with Ricky Dick, the creative force behind Castle Blood, for an in-depth conversation covering his decades-long career in the haunted attraction world. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Ricky shares insights into what makes Castle Blood a distinctive and enduring haunt. The discussion spans tips, trade secrets, and the philosophy behind building memorable haunted experiences.

Hauntcast· 154 views
DR. LADY THE MASK WIZARD INTERVIEW: Bone Phone
50:23
Other

DR. LADY THE MASK WIZARD INTERVIEW: Bone Phone

This Hauntcast podcast episode features a long-form interview with David Lady, known in the haunting community as the Mask Wizard. The conversation covers his expertise in latex mask creation, his home haunt Horror Hotel, and his YouTube series Creepy Cheapies, which focuses on budget-friendly prop building. Listeners get an inside look at the creative mind and haunting philosophy behind one of the community's notable mask artisans.

Hauntcast· 153 views
Grimwood Hollow Haunt: Interview with Steve Cotroneo - IWHG
2:01:13
Home Haunts

Grimwood Hollow Haunt: Interview with Steve Cotroneo - IWHG

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· 152 views
Ominous Descent 2025 Preview - Haunted House Interview with Eric Dodson & Chad Ashley
57:24
Professional Haunted Attractions

Ominous Descent 2025 Preview - Haunted House Interview with Eric Dodson & Chad Ashley

HauntScene sits down with Ominous Descent creators Eric Dodson and Chad Ashley for an in-depth preview of their 2025 haunt season at their Winter Haven, Florida attraction. The nearly hour-long video podcast covers new scare concepts, behind-the-scenes design decisions, and candid conversation about what makes Ominous Descent stand out. Fans of Florida haunted attractions and anyone planning a Halloween road trip to the Orlando or Tampa region will find plenty of useful intel here.

HauntScene· 119 views
360 Video of the HauntScene Studio 2018
1:01
Professional Haunted Attractions

360 Video of the HauntScene Studio 2018

This short 360-degree video offers an immersive look inside the HauntScene studio as it appeared in 2018. Viewers can pan around the space to take in the curated horror décor, props, and atmospheric design elements that define the HauntScene aesthetic. It functions as both a mood board showcase and a behind-the-scenes peek at a professional haunt design environment.

HauntScene· 104 views
TALES FROM THE WEST SIDE HOME HAUNT: CONVERSATION WITH NIC SMITH - BONE PHONE
41:50
Home Haunts

TALES FROM THE WEST SIDE HOME HAUNT: CONVERSATION WITH NIC SMITH - BONE PHONE

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· 66 views
The Road to Midwest Haunters Convention: Episode 5
1:06:52
Professional Haunted Attractions

The Road to Midwest Haunters Convention: Episode 5

This episode of Transworld LIVE's Road to Midwest Haunters Convention series previews the upcoming MHC event through conversations with notable industry guests. Featured guests include Bobbie Weiner of Bloody Mary Makeup To Die For, designer Chad Savage of Sinister Visions, and Chad Franks of Wisconsin Fear Grounds. The live-format show offers a look at what attendees can expect from the convention and includes interactive elements for the live audience.

Transworld LIVE· 25 views
Add Interactive Elements to Haunt - Something Wicked
12:45
Set Design

Add Interactive Elements to Haunt - Something Wicked

Wick-Ed Gannon of Hauntcast's Something Wicked segment walks through a range of strategies for making haunted attractions more interactive and engaging for guests. The episode covers multiple approaches haunters can use to elevate passive scares into participatory experiences. It applies equally to home haunts, yard haunts, and larger professional setups.

Hauntcast· 16 views