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Spirit Halloween 2024 HALFWAY to HALLOWEEN Predictions | Teaser THIS WEEK? - Spirit Halloween 2024
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Spirit Halloween 2024 HALFWAY to HALLOWEEN Predictions | Teaser THIS WEEK? - Spirit Halloween 2024

GMHaunts speculates on what Spirit Halloween may reveal for the 2024 season, timed around the Halfway to Halloween milestone. The host discusses the likelihood of a teaser dropping in the coming days and what themes or props fans might expect. It's a community-focused commentary video aimed at Spirit Halloween enthusiasts eager for early season intel.

GMHaunts· 7,569 views
The Real Reason SWEET REVENGE is No Longer Available
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The Real Reason SWEET REVENGE is No Longer Available

This short video from Slash 'N Cast explores the reasons behind the discontinuation or unavailability of something called Sweet Revenge, likely a haunted attraction, prop line, or Halloween-related product. At just two minutes, it appears to be a quick editorial or news-style piece delivering a focused explanation. Without a source description, the precise details and context remain unclear.

Slash 'N Cast· 6,700 views
Spirit Halloween LOGO CHANGES | Logo Edited for 2022 Season Signage - Spirit Halloween 2022
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Spirit Halloween LOGO CHANGES | Logo Edited for 2022 Season Signage - Spirit Halloween 2022

This video covers Spirit Halloween's updated logo ahead of their 2022 retail season, examining the visual changes made to the brand's familiar mark. The refreshed logo reportedly features new coloring, added shadows, and a glossier finish compared to the previous version. The creator walks viewers through the updated branding as it appeared on Spirit's website, discussing how it will roll out across signage and merchandise.

GMHaunts· 5,690 views
🔴 LIVE Halloween Party Expo 2025, Lowe's, Morris, ToTS, Lemax & MORE...
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🔴 LIVE Halloween Party Expo 2025, Lowe's, Morris, ToTS, Lemax & MORE...

This wide-ranging live video tours the 2025 Halloween product landscape, covering new releases and leaks from major retailers and manufacturers including Lemax Spooky Town, Department 56, Lowe's, Distortions Unlimited, Trick or Treat Studios, and Morris Costumes. The host also reflects on the closures of Party City, Big Lots, and Zagone and what those losses mean for the haunt and Halloween community. Coverage of the Halloween and Party Expo 2025 rounds out the episode with a look at what the industry is bringing to consumers this season. It's a broad industry check-in for Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan their 2025 purchases and builds.

Haunt Former· 2,749 views
Morris Costumes CONFIRMS 2022 Servo-Motor Animatronics | Lineup Details REVEALED in Expo Interview
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Prop Reviews

Morris Costumes CONFIRMS 2022 Servo-Motor Animatronics | Lineup Details REVEALED in Expo Interview

GMHaunts breaks down insider details about Morris Costumes' 2022 animatronic lineup, sourced from an interview with a Morris salesperson at Halloween & Party Expo 2022. The big news centers on servo motors being used across multiple pieces in the lineup, with the rep suggesting the 2022 offerings will be a significant step up from 2021. This is a news and analysis video rather than a hands-on build or review, pulling in footage and interview credit from the Haunted Attractions Podcast and Lord Grimley Manor.

GMHaunts· 1,904 views
Morris Costumes 2022 Animatronics MOVED to Transworld | Delays Change Halloween & Party Expo 2022
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Morris Costumes 2022 Animatronics MOVED to Transworld | Delays Change Halloween & Party Expo 2022

This short news update from GMHaunts covers Morris Costumes' decision to shift their 2022 animatronics showcase from Halloween & Party Expo to the Transworld trade show, likely due to ongoing shipping delays. The creator shares direct message screenshots from Morris Costumes to haunters who reached out for clarification, confirming the venue change. It serves as a heads-up for haunted attraction builders and enthusiasts planning to preview new animatronic releases for the 2022 season.

GMHaunts· 1,234 views
Psychotic Circus of Savannah on Haunts, Morris Costumes, and Transworld | Channel 10/31 #2
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Psychotic Circus of Savannah on Haunts, Morris Costumes, and Transworld | Channel 10/31 #2

GMHaunts sits down with Johnathon of Psychotic Circus of Savannah — a YouTube haunter known for an elaborate annual clown-themed home haunt — for a wide-ranging interview covering how he got started, his creative design process, and what it's like attending Transworld. The conversation also digs into a notable incident involving Morris Costumes and broader questions about whether Halloween companies should leak upcoming product information. It's a candid, community-focused chat that offers an inside look at what drives a passionate home haunter.

GMHaunts· 1,172 views
Halloween & Party Expo, Morris Costumes, and Distortions Unlimited 2022 | What's Next for Haunters?
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Halloween & Party Expo, Morris Costumes, and Distortions Unlimited 2022 | What's Next for Haunters?

This video covers the state of the haunted attraction industry heading into 2022, spotlighting three major upcoming events and releases: the Halloween & Party Expo, Morris Costumes' new lineup, and Distortions Unlimited's anticipated product drops. The creator offers a forward-looking take for haunters eager to plan their next season, framing what might feel like a slow period as actually full of promise. It functions primarily as a news and hype roundup rather than a hands-on review or tutorial.

GMHaunts· 933 views
NEWS: Halloween Retail Begins, Horror Cons, Mickey
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NEWS: Halloween Retail Begins, Horror Cons, Mickey

A short industry news roundup from the Haunted Attraction Network covering the latest happenings in the Halloween and haunt world. Topics include Halloween retail orders beginning, upcoming horror conventions like Creep I.E. Con and Monsterpalooza, and multiple announced horror film projects based on newly public-domain characters including Steamboat Willie. The segment also highlights community stories such as scholarship awards, tourism recognition, and haunted houses opening for Valentine's Day.

Haunted Attraction Network· 617 views
Spirit Halloween 2025 Halloween Teaser - Let's Break It Down!!!
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Product Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2025 Halloween Teaser - Let's Break It Down!!!

This video breaks down Spirit Halloween's first teaser for the 2025 season, analyzing what clues it may offer about upcoming props, animatronics, and themes. The creator also weighs in on broader industry concerns, including how tariffs could impact product availability and pricing this Halloween season. It's a commentary-style reaction and speculation piece aimed at Halloween enthusiasts eager for early looks at what's coming.

SpookYouLaterz· 525 views
TransWorld Live: Season 5 - Episode 33: The Aftermath Of Midwest Haunters Convention
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TransWorld Live: Season 5 - Episode 33: The Aftermath Of Midwest Haunters Convention

TransWorld Live's Season 5 Episode 33 delivers a post-show breakdown of the Midwest Haunters Convention held in the Chicagoland area. The panel features industry voices from Illumibot, Screamfest Studios, the Haunted Attraction Network, and Wilkes Family Halloween Displays, covering highlights and standout moments from the event. The episode also includes a meaningful tribute to Edward Terebus, with guests Dan Faupel, Ben Armstrong, and Rich Bianco sharing remembrances.

Transworld LIVE· 426 views
NEWS: Canada's Halloween Costume Crackdown, ScareCON, and Evil Dead Spinoff
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NEWS: Canada's Halloween Costume Crackdown, ScareCON, and Evil Dead Spinoff

This short news roundup from the Haunted Attraction Network covers four stories shaking up the Halloween and haunt industries. A Calgary costume retailer faces a significant import duty bill after Canadian authorities reclassified its stock from 'festive wear' to 'fancy dress,' potentially signaling wider price impacts on Halloween costumes. ScareCON 2024 announces its UK convention date at award-winning scare park Psycho Path in Newcastle, while the Haunted Attraction Association releases a multi-year strategic plan expanding access and ethics. Finally, a new Evil Dead spinoff is confirmed with a director who promises a punishing, visceral horror experience.

Haunted Attraction Network· 407 views
Episode 78: Upside Down, Inside Out
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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