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

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Distortions Unlimited Time Machine to the Past | Employees and Scenes
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Distortions Unlimited Time Machine to the Past | Employees and Scenes

This archival retrospective video from Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a nostalgic look back at past employees and scenes from the company's history spanning over four decades of Halloween manufacturing. Founded by Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds, Distortions Unlimited is a well-known name in the haunt industry, recognized for animatronics, props, masks, and costumes. The clip offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the people and environment that built one of Halloween's most prominent prop and animatronics companies. Fans of the Travel Channel series Making Monsters will find this especially appealing as an insider look at the studio behind the show.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,362 views
He guards the line to Midwest Haunters Convention #halloween
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Professional Haunted Attractions

He guards the line to Midwest Haunters Convention #halloween

This short clip from the Haunted Attraction Network captures a character or performer standing guard at the entrance line for the Midwest Haunters Convention. It offers a quick, entertaining glimpse into the festive atmosphere surrounding one of the haunt industry's prominent annual gatherings. With no additional description or runtime to draw from, the full context of the clip remains limited.

Haunted Attraction Network· 5,942 views
Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Reality Show Funny Clips | Distortions Shows Monsters are Messy!

This highlight reel pulls entertaining and humorous clips from Making Monsters, the Travel Channel reality show centered on Distortions Unlimited — one of the Halloween industry's most recognized prop, animatronics, and costume manufacturers. The compilation showcases the chaotic, messy, and geeky side of professional monster making, featuring company principals Ed and Marsha Edmunds alongside guest collaborators including Jordu Schell and Alice Cooper. It offers a lighthearted, candid look at the people and personalities behind large-scale Halloween prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,733 views
TransWorld Live: Season 4 - Episode 7
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Professional Haunted Attractions

TransWorld Live: Season 4 - Episode 7

This episode of TransWorld LIVE features a conversation with special guest Ben Armstrong centered on the Legendary Haunt Tour. The discussion wraps up the Road to the Legendary Haunt Tour segment of the season, offering industry insight and community commentary. Live surprises for viewers watching in real time are also teased as part of the broadcast format.

Transworld LIVE· 205 views
HauntScene LIVE Replay - Alex Woday and Dani Panik!
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Scare Acting

HauntScene LIVE Replay - Alex Woday and Dani Panik!

This HauntScene Live replay features an interview with scareactors Alex Woday and Dani Panik, discussing their experiences working as female performers in the haunted attraction industry. The conversation explores what it's like to be a ghoul at major events and independent haunts, touching on the physical and psychological demands of the role. A central theme is the empowerment of women in a historically male-dominated space, challenging stereotypes and proving that female scareactors command just as much fear and respect as their counterparts.

HauntScene· 201 views
HauntScene Live – Special Guest: Nikki from the Haunt Girls Podcast
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HauntScene Live – Special Guest: Nikki from the Haunt Girls Podcast

HauntScene Live hosts Nikki from the Haunt Girls Podcast as part of its ongoing Content Creator Spotlight series. The conversation ranges across Halloween, haunted attractions, horror, and the broader haunt industry. The live-stream format invites audience participation, making it as much a community gathering as an interview. It serves as a solid introduction to the Haunt Girls Podcast for viewers new to that channel.

HauntScene· 106 views
HauntScene Live - 13x Studios and Aubrey Hays - 03 09 2021
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Professional Haunted Attractions

HauntScene Live - 13x Studios and Aubrey Hays - 03 09 2021

HauntScene Live kicks off its Season 7 premiere with a candid conversation featuring Rick Styczynski of 13x Studios and model Aubrey Hays. Rick discusses building his creative team, including the story of hiring Aubrey as his first model, as well as his involvement with a Mooby's pop-up event and excitement around Terrifier 2. The episode also touches on Rick's exploration of virtual worlds via Oculus Quest 2, blending physical haunt work with emerging digital experiences. Note: this episode is rated 18+ for language and content.

HauntScene· 82 views
HauntScene LIVE! Special Guest BYRON from PHANTASMAGORIA!
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Professional Haunted Attractions

HauntScene LIVE! Special Guest BYRON from PHANTASMAGORIA!

HauntScene host Johnny Bronto sits down with Byron from Phantasmagoria, an Orlando-based haunted attraction, for a wide-ranging live interview. The conversation covers the history and mythology behind Phantasmagoria, the people who make it run behind the scenes, and upcoming events including a connection to MegaCon Orlando. It is part of HauntScene's ongoing live series dedicated to spotlighting the haunted attraction industry across Florida and beyond.

HauntScene· 76 views
HauntScene Live Replay - Paul Lanner with Haunters Against Hate
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HauntScene Live Replay - Paul Lanner with Haunters Against Hate

This HauntScene Live replay features an interview with Paul Lanner, founder or representative of Haunters Against Hate, a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit that raises funds for LGBTQ+ youth organizations across the United States. The conversation highlights the organization's mission to foster inclusivity and create safer spaces within the haunted attraction industry and beyond. Host Johnny Bronto of HauntScene uses the platform to raise awareness and encourage community members to support the cause.

HauntScene· 62 views