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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

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406 videos

MUST LISTEN IF NEW TO HAUNTCAST - Everything you need to know
6:33
Other

MUST LISTEN IF NEW TO HAUNTCAST - Everything you need to know

This short introductory episode of the Hauntcast podcast is aimed at first-time listeners, walking them through everything they need to know to get the most out of the show. Host Baker breaks down the podcast's recurring segments and provides a full overview of what Hauntcast covers. It serves as an essential onboarding guide for anyone new to the haunted attraction community podcast space.

Hauntcast· 70 views
HORRORPROPS & INFESTED OAKS HOME HAUNT: DAVE APPEL INTERVIEW - FLOATING MAX PROP CREATOR
1:05:27
Home Haunts

HORRORPROPS & INFESTED OAKS HOME HAUNT: DAVE APPEL INTERVIEW - FLOATING MAX PROP CREATOR

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Dave Appel, the prop builder behind HorrorProps and the Infested Oaks home haunt, for an in-depth conversation about his haunting journey. Dave is widely recognized in the haunter community for creating a floating Max prop inspired by Stranger Things. The wide-ranging interview covers prop building philosophy, home haunt design, and insights from a seasoned DIY haunter. At 65 minutes, it offers an immersive look into the mind of a creative force in the Halloween community.

Hauntcast· 153 views
Best Well Prop Tutorial How-To | Ring Movie Style | Home Haunt Yard Haunt Halloween Prop
5:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Best Well Prop Tutorial How-To | Ring Movie Style | Home Haunt Yard Haunt Halloween Prop

This tutorial walks viewers through building a Ring-movie-inspired well prop suitable for yard haunts and home haunts. The build recreates the iconic horror imagery from the film to create an atmospheric focal point for outdoor Halloween displays. At just six minutes, the video offers a compact, focused guide aimed at getting haunters a striking centerpiece without excessive complexity.

Hauntcast· 1,729 views
EAST COAST HAUNTERS CONVENTION ECHC EAST COAST HAUNTERS CON 2025 OAKS PA | ALL DETAILS
12:18
Other

EAST COAST HAUNTERS CONVENTION ECHC EAST COAST HAUNTERS CON 2025 OAKS PA | ALL DETAILS

This Hauntcast video covers everything attendees need to know about the 2025 East Coast Haunters Convention in Oaks, Pennsylvania. It walks through the full event itinerary including the trade show floor, seminars, tours, and the convention party. Pricing and scheduling details are also addressed, making it a practical planning resource for anyone considering attending.

Hauntcast· 232 views
HAUNT AT THE ROXBURY HOME HAUNT: DAVID JONES INTERVIEW #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloween
1:02:48
Home Haunts

HAUNT AT THE ROXBURY HOME HAUNT: DAVID JONES INTERVIEW #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloween

Hauntcast host sits down with David Jones, the creator behind the Haunt at the Roxbury, for an in-depth interview covering the history and inspiration behind his home haunt. Jones walks through his yard display and overall haunt setup, sharing the backstory that shaped the attraction. The conversation offers an inside look at the passion and planning that goes into running a dedicated home haunt year after year.

Hauntcast· 217 views
Sick-a-More Tree Creature from the Village Mire Yard Haunt 2024 #yardhaunt #homehaunt
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Yard Haunts

Sick-a-More Tree Creature from the Village Mire Yard Haunt 2024 #yardhaunt #homehaunt

This video showcases the Sick-a-More Tree Creature, a standout prop featured in the Village Mire Yard Haunt for the 2024 Halloween season. The piece appears to be a large-scale tree-monster hybrid creature built for an outdoor home haunt display. It is part of Hauntcast's ongoing coverage of home and yard haunt builds, highlighting creative prop construction within the haunting community.

Hauntcast· 117 views
HEART EYES & THE MONKEY MOVIE REVIEWS: SHOCKTAILS HORROR REVIEWS #horrormovies #hearteyes #themonkey
23:53
Other

HEART EYES & THE MONKEY MOVIE REVIEWS: SHOCKTAILS HORROR REVIEWS #horrormovies #hearteyes #themonkey

Shocktails is a recurring Hauntcast segment in which hosts Johnny Thunder and Baker crack open drinks and deliver casual, opinionated reviews of recent horror films. This episode covers two titles: Heart Eyes and The Monkey. The format blends laid-back horror fandom with lighthearted commentary, making it feel more like a conversation between enthusiasts than a formal critique.

Hauntcast· 54 views
BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM: SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW PART2 - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
42:26
Professional Haunted Attractions

BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM: SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW PART2 - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

This Hauntcast podcast episode features part two of an in-depth interview with Shawn Sieger, a production designer and special effects makeup artist known for his work at prominent haunted attractions including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum. Sieger shares insights into his craft across both the haunted attraction industry and independent film production. The conversation offers a professional perspective on what it takes to deliver high-level SFX makeup and production design in both worlds.

Hauntcast· 54 views
SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW PART2: BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM
42:27
Professional Haunted Attractions

SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW PART2: BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM

Hauntcast sits down with Shawn Sieger — production designer and special effects makeup artist behind prominent haunted attractions including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum — for an in-depth industry conversation. Sieger shares insights drawn from his dual career spanning professional haunted attractions and independent film work. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the craft, creativity, and practical realities of working at a high level in the haunt and horror industries.

Hauntcast· 44 views
SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW: BATES MOTEL & HAUNTED HAYRIDE + PENNHURST ASSYLUM
42:53
Professional Haunted Attractions

SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW: BATES MOTEL & HAUNTED HAYRIDE + PENNHURST ASSYLUM

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with makeup and special effects artist Shawn Sieger for an in-depth conversation about his career in the haunt industry. Sieger shares insights drawn from his work with notable attractions including Bates Motel, Haunted Hayride, and Pennhurst Asylum. The discussion spans special effects makeup, airbrush painting, and the broader world of professional haunting. This podcast-format interview offers a rare look at the craft and career path of a seasoned haunt professional.

Hauntcast· 46 views
BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM: SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
42:53
Professional Haunted Attractions

BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM: SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with makeup and special effects artist Shawn Sieger for an in-depth conversation about his career in the haunted attraction industry. Sieger shares insights from his work at high-profile venues including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum, touching on makeup effects, airbrush painting, and prop building. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to work at a professional level in the haunt world.

Hauntcast· 51 views
WOLF MAN 2025 & THE DAMNED MOVIE REVIEWS - SHOCKTAILS
26:55
Other

WOLF MAN 2025 & THE DAMNED MOVIE REVIEWS - SHOCKTAILS

Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by Johnny Thunder. In this episode, Thunder shares his take on two recent horror releases: Wolf Man 2025 and The Damned. The segment is aimed at the haunter community with a broader love of horror film culture.

Hauntcast· 60 views
WOLF MAN 2025 & THE DAMNED MOVIE REVIEWS - SHOCKTAILS
26:55
Other

WOLF MAN 2025 & THE DAMNED MOVIE REVIEWS - SHOCKTAILS

Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast hosted by Johnny Thunder. In this episode, Johnny covers two recent horror releases — Wolf Man 2025 and The Damned — offering his takes for horror fans and Halloween enthusiasts. The segment runs approximately 27 minutes and is delivered in a casual podcast format. It sits at the intersection of horror culture and the broader Halloween community that Hauntcast serves.

Hauntcast· 63 views
TERROR TECH: DMX OVERVIEW w/ Dexter Morgan
11:39
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

TERROR TECH: DMX OVERVIEW w/ Dexter Morgan

Hauntcast's Terror Tech segment features Dexter Morgan walking haunters through the fundamentals of DMX, the industry-standard lighting and control protocol widely used in haunted attractions. The overview covers core concepts to help home haunters and attraction builders understand how DMX works and how to apply it in their own setups. At roughly 12 minutes, it's a focused introductory resource for those looking to level up their technical control game.

Hauntcast· 64 views
TERROR TECH: DMX OVERVIEW w/ Dexter Morgan
11:39
Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

TERROR TECH: DMX OVERVIEW w/ Dexter Morgan

Hauntcast's Terror Tech segment features Dexter Morgan breaking down the fundamentals of DMX and how the protocol can be applied in haunted attractions. The overview covers core concepts that haunt builders need to understand before integrating DMX-based lighting and effects control into their setups. At roughly 12 minutes, it serves as an accessible entry point for haunters looking to level up their technical game.

Hauntcast· 60 views
HALLUCINATION CREATIONS: MIKE YAZUMBEK INTERVIEW - THE BLACK MARKET
45:44
Pneumatics

HALLUCINATION CREATIONS: MIKE YAZUMBEK INTERVIEW - THE BLACK MARKET

Hauntcast sits down with Mike Yazumbek of Hallucination Creations for an in-depth vendor spotlight covering his line of pneumatic and motorized haunt mechanisms. The conversation digs into the products and philosophy behind the brand, giving listeners a close look at what sets Hallucination Creations apart in the haunt vendor space. At roughly 46 minutes, the episode serves as both an introduction to the brand and an informative discussion for haunters interested in mechanical prop solutions.

Hauntcast· 113 views
Cthulhu Spawn Halloween Prop Tutorial How To #Halloween #yardhaunt #homehaunt #lovecraft #cthulhu
8:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Cthulhu Spawn Halloween Prop Tutorial How To #Halloween #yardhaunt #homehaunt #lovecraft #cthulhu

This tutorial walks through the creation of a Cthulhu Spawn prop built for the Village Mire 2024 yard haunt display. The video covers the prop construction process from a Lovecraftian horror theme, resulting in a creature suitable for outdoor haunt environments. It is a re-upload with corrected audio from the original posting.

Hauntcast· 588 views
CTHULHU TUTORIAL VIDEO INFO + Hauntcast Updates
2:21
DIY Props

CTHULHU TUTORIAL VIDEO INFO + Hauntcast Updates

Hauntcast host Baker announces the release of a Cthulhu prop tutorial video, pointing viewers to the Hauntcast YouTube and Instagram channels to watch it. The clip also includes general Hauntcast community and channel updates. At only two minutes, this serves primarily as a short promotional teaser rather than a full instructional video.

Hauntcast· 28 views
NOSFERATU 2024 REVIEW + Movie Mummies Book: Shocktails #nosferatu2024 #horrormovies #moviereview
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Other

NOSFERATU 2024 REVIEW + Movie Mummies Book: Shocktails #nosferatu2024 #horrormovies #moviereview

Hauntcast host Johnny Thunder delivers a horror-enthusiast review of Robert Eggers' 2024 Nosferatu remake as part of the Shocktails segment. The episode also covers a comprehensive book on mummy movies by Bryan Senn, alongside mentions of other horror-adjacent releases including a Return of the Living Dead title and a House of Haunts Kickstarter. This is a conversational, pop-culture-focused episode aimed at the haunting and horror community rather than a how-to or walkthrough format.

Hauntcast· 113 views
Merry Krampus: January 2025 Hauntcast Line Up
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Other

Merry Krampus: January 2025 Hauntcast Line Up

This short promo clip features Hauntcast host Skully previewing the January 2025 episode lineup to kick off the new year. The segment teases upcoming guests and topics under a Krampus-themed holiday wrapper. At roughly one minute, it functions purely as an audience teaser rather than a how-to or walkthrough.

Hauntcast· 14 views
SCARE HOLLOW HAUNT: TROY CRIVELLONE INTERVIEW PART 2 - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
1:19:56
Home Haunts

SCARE HOLLOW HAUNT: TROY CRIVELLONE INTERVIEW PART 2 - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Troy Crivellone for an in-depth interview about his acclaimed Scare Hollow home haunt based in Texas. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including haunt photography, prop building, and lighting strategies. As part of the Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at the creative process and passion behind a high-caliber home haunt operation.

Hauntcast· 80 views
TROY CRIVELLONE INTERVIEW: Home Haunter Awards, Terror Tours & Haunt Hour #homehaunterawards
45:57
Other

TROY CRIVELLONE INTERVIEW: Home Haunter Awards, Terror Tours & Haunt Hour #homehaunterawards

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with home haunter and community organizer Troy Crivellone in the first part of a two-part interview. The conversation covers Troy's involvement with the Home Haunter Awards Show, Terror Tours, and Haunt Hour — three community-facing projects dedicated to celebrating and promoting the home haunt world. This episode offers an insider look at the people and initiatives driving the grassroots Halloween haunt scene.

Hauntcast· 49 views
2024 LEGENDARY HAUNT TOUR REVIEW #hauntedattraction #haunting #homehaunt
1:09:56
Professional Haunted Attractions

2024 LEGENDARY HAUNT TOUR REVIEW #hauntedattraction #haunting #homehaunt

In this episode of Hauntcast's SHOCKTAILS segment, host Baker reviews the 2024 Legendary Haunt Tour, covering multiple well-known professional haunted attractions across the region. Baker and co-host Johnny Thunder also share their personal experiences and highlights from the 2024 spooky season. The episode serves as a conversational, fan-focused recap for haunt enthusiasts looking to discover or compare top-tier Halloween attractions.

Hauntcast· 63 views
MONSTER KID STUDIOS: RICH SAVIDGE INTERVIEW - Bone Phone
1:02:37
Other

MONSTER KID STUDIOS: RICH SAVIDGE INTERVIEW - Bone Phone

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Rich Savidge of Monster Kid Studios for a wide-ranging conversational interview rooted in classic monster fandom. The two swap stories about growing up immersed in horror culture and geek out over collectibles, model kits, toys, comics, magazines, and genre films. It is a relaxed, nostalgia-driven discussion rather than a how-to or walkthrough. Fans of vintage horror pop culture and the monster-kid community will find plenty to enjoy in this hour-long episode.

Hauntcast· 48 views