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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

Woodrow - Tree Creature Halloween Prop from The Village Mire Yard Haunt 2024 #yardhaunt #homehaunt
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Yard Haunts

Woodrow - Tree Creature Halloween Prop from The Village Mire Yard Haunt 2024 #yardhaunt #homehaunt

This video from Hauntcast showcases Woodrow, a tree creature prop featured in The Village Mire yard haunt display for Halloween 2024. The prop appears to be a standout character piece within a themed outdoor haunt environment. As part of Hauntcast's haunt and horror content lineup, the video is aimed at home haunters looking for creature prop inspiration.

Hauntcast· 148 views
TreeMendous Creature Halloween Yard Haunt Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecor
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Yard Haunts

TreeMendous Creature Halloween Yard Haunt Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecor

This short-form video showcases a handmade creature prop dubbed the 'TreeMendous Creature,' built for a 2024 yard haunt called The Village Mire. The clip offers a quick look at the finished prop in a real outdoor haunt setting. While build details are minimal, it serves as inspiration for haunters interested in large-scale creature or tree-monster designs.

Hauntcast· 106 views
Hull House Haunt: Interview w/ Bill Galvin - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
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Home Haunts

Hull House Haunt: Interview w/ Bill Galvin - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Bill Galvin, the creator behind the Hull House Home Haunt, for an in-depth conversation covering his haunt's history, creative approach, and highlights from the 2024 Halloween season. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing 'Haunting Gurus' interview series, which spotlights passionate home haunters and industry figures. At nearly 80 minutes, the discussion offers an extended look at the mindset and motivation behind running a dedicated home haunt operation.

Hauntcast· 76 views
CASTLE BLOOD: RICKY DICK INTERVIEW #hauntedattraction #halloween #haunting #homehaunt
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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
TERRIFIER 3 & HAUNT SEASON MOVIE REVIEWS: Shocktiails #TERRIFIER #HAUNTSEASON #horrormoviepodcast
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Other

TERRIFIER 3 & HAUNT SEASON MOVIE REVIEWS: Shocktiails #TERRIFIER #HAUNTSEASON #horrormoviepodcast

Shocktails is a recurring segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts Johnny Thunder and Baker review horror films alongside casual haunt-season conversation. In this episode, the duo shares their takes on Terrifier 3 and the indie horror film Haunt Season. The format blends pop-culture commentary with the perspective of active haunters, making it a relaxed listen for Halloween enthusiasts between build seasons.

Hauntcast· 108 views
VFX CREATES: PATRICK VOSS INTERVIEW - The Black Market
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Other

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
Add Corn Stalks Scene to Your Haunt or Yard Display #yardhaunt #homehaunter #halloweendecor
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Yard HauntsBeginner

Add Corn Stalks Scene to Your Haunt or Yard Display #yardhaunt #homehaunter #halloweendecor

This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks home haunters through adding a corn stalk scene to a yard display or haunted attraction quickly and with minimal effort. The focus is on achieving an atmospheric, harvest-horror look without a complicated build process. It's a bite-sized tip aimed at elevating seasonal outdoor setups.

Hauntcast· 1,595 views
FUNDAMENTALS FOR FOR HAUNTERS: Revenant's Theater of the Mind
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FUNDAMENTALS FOR FOR HAUNTERS: Revenant's Theater of the Mind

Hauntcast's recurring segment 'Fundamentals for Haunters' features Revenant exploring the concept of 'Theater of the Mind' — the psychological technique of letting imagination do the heavy lifting in a haunt. Aimed at both newcomers and experienced haunters, the episode encourages going back to core principles to strengthen any haunt's impact. The discussion draws on insights connected to Darkrose Manor and is delivered in Hauntcast's signature podcast format.

Hauntcast· 130 views
Innsmouth Scene Village Mire Halloween Yard Haunt #lovecraft #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloween
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Yard Haunts

Innsmouth Scene Village Mire Halloween Yard Haunt #lovecraft #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloween

This short showcase video features an Innsmouth-themed scene from the Village Mire Yard Haunt located on Cape Cod, drawing inspiration from H.P. Lovecraft's classic horror mythos. The clip offers a glimpse into an elaborately themed outdoor Halloween display with strong atmospheric and thematic cohesion. It serves as both a haunt highlight and promotional content from the Hauntcast community channel.

Hauntcast· 318 views
The Village Mire Halloween Yard Haunt 2024 Sneak Peak #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecorations
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Yard Haunts

The Village Mire Halloween Yard Haunt 2024 Sneak Peak #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecorations

A brief sneak peek at The Village Mire, a 2024 home yard haunt setup shared by the Hauntcast channel. The short clip offers an early glimpse of the themed outdoor display ahead of Halloween. With just one minute of runtime, it serves more as a teaser than a full walkthrough or tutorial.

Hauntcast· 445 views
HAUNT AT WILDCLIFF MANSION: Interview w/ David O'Neil & Calamari - IWHG
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Professional Haunted Attractions

HAUNT AT WILDCLIFF MANSION: Interview w/ David O'Neil & Calamari - IWHG

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with David O'Neil and David Calamari, the duo behind the Haunt at Wildcliff Mansion in New Rochelle, New York, for an in-depth conversation about their shared passion for Halloween. The two Davids recount how they evolved from home and yard haunters into creators of a full professional haunted attraction, touching on lessons learned along the way. The discussion highlights how mentorship and community shaped their growth in the haunt industry.

Hauntcast· 291 views
Top 10 Uses for Expanding Spray Foam #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweenprops #halloween
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DIY PropsBeginner

Top 10 Uses for Expanding Spray Foam #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweenprops #halloween

Hauntcast's Baker runs through his top ten favorite applications for expanding spray foam — such as Great Stuff and Loc-Tite — in Halloween prop building. The video covers a broad range of creative uses, from crafting realistic innards and body forms to building toxic barrels, rope vines, skulls, and skull masks. It serves as a quick-reference idea generator for haunters looking to get more mileage out of one of the hobby's most versatile and affordable materials. Companion video links are provided for deeper dives into several of the featured techniques.

Hauntcast· 150 views
HAUNT 31: INTERVIEW w/ TOBY WROLSON - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
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Home Haunts

HAUNT 31: INTERVIEW w/ TOBY WROLSON - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

Hauntcast host Toby Wrolson sits down with Baker to discuss the story and evolution of Haunt 31, a long-running home haunt with a dedicated following. The conversation dives into Baker's haunting philosophy, experiences, and what has kept his haunt going year after year. Originally aired in 2011, this episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Interviews with Haunting Gurus series.

Hauntcast· 92 views
Cthulhu Spawn Halloween Prop #innsmouth #lovecraft #cthulhu #deepones #yardhaunt #homehaunt
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DIY Props

Cthulhu Spawn Halloween Prop #innsmouth #lovecraft #cthulhu #deepones #yardhaunt #homehaunt

This Hauntcast video showcases a Cthulhu-spawn Halloween prop inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's Innsmouth lore and the Deep Ones mythology. The build leans into cosmic horror aesthetics, making it a standout piece for yard haunts or home haunts with a Lovecraftian theme. Beyond the metadata, specific construction details are limited, so the full build process may be explored within the video itself.

Hauntcast· 796 views
Fright Maps: Mike Kane Interview - Bone Phone
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Other

Fright Maps: Mike Kane Interview - Bone Phone

Hauntcast host interviews Mike Kane, creator of Fright Maps, a platform designed to help Halloween enthusiasts discover and share haunted attractions, home haunts, and yard haunts. Kane walks listeners through the Fright Maps app and encourages haunters to list their own displays to grow the community directory. The conversation highlights how the tool bridges the gap between haunt creators and the audiences looking to find them each Halloween season.

Hauntcast· 103 views
Gravel Ghouls Halloween Yard Haunt Ground Breaker Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloween
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Yard Haunts

Gravel Ghouls Halloween Yard Haunt Ground Breaker Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloween

This short-form video from Hauntcast showcases a ground breaker prop called Gravel Ghouls, designed for Halloween yard haunts. The clip highlights how the prop can be used to create the illusion of creatures emerging from the ground. It serves as a quick visual inspiration piece for home haunters looking to add cemetery-style effects to their displays.

Hauntcast· 1,175 views
Dagon Disciples Fish Frog Creatures Halloween Haunt Prop #lovecraft #dagon #deepones #innsmouth
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DIY PropsAdvanced

Dagon Disciples Fish Frog Creatures Halloween Haunt Prop #lovecraft #dagon #deepones #innsmouth

This short showcase features a set of handcrafted Lovecraftian Deep One / Dagon Disciple figures built for a yard or home haunt. The creator sculpted, molded, and cast the heads from scratch, then assembled full figures using PVC pipe armatures, wire hands and feet, and felt robes finished with fabric tape. The result is a cohesive group of fish-frog cult creatures straight out of Innsmouth. Despite the brief runtime, the video reveals a capable multi-step prop-building workflow.

Hauntcast· 779 views
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice & Stream Movie Reviews - Shocktails
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Other

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice & Stream Movie Reviews - Shocktails

Shocktails is a Hauntcast segment in which host Johnny Thunder sits down with horror-adjacent movie reviews over a drink. In this episode he covers two films: the long-awaited sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the horror title Stream. The segment is casual and conversational, fitting comfortably within Hauntcast's broader podcast community for haunters and Halloween enthusiasts.

Hauntcast· 69 views
PUMPKIN RIOT PRODUCTIONS: INTERVIEW w/ BRIAN HUNTER - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
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Home Haunts

PUMPKIN RIOT PRODUCTIONS: INTERVIEW w/ BRIAN HUNTER - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Brian Hunter of Pumpkin Riot Productions for an in-depth conversation covering the full spectrum of yard haunt creation. The discussion spans sculpting and monster making through to airbrushing, lighting, and audio design. As part of Hauntcast's Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at one creator's craft and philosophy. Listeners come away with a broad range of practical inspiration drawn from Brian's hands-on experience.

Hauntcast· 167 views
Spooky season is here! Get into the spirit, listen to Hauntcast. #halloween #yardhaunt #homehaunt
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Other

Spooky season is here! Get into the spirit, listen to Hauntcast. #halloween #yardhaunt #homehaunt

This short promotional clip advertises Hauntcast, a Halloween and horror podcast covering haunt news, how-tos, prop building, and interviews with community figures. The video serves as a seasonal call-to-action encouraging viewers to tune in across major podcast platforms. It targets the broader haunting community — from yard haunters to professional attraction operators.

Hauntcast· 180 views
TERRORBYTE PROP CONTROLLER REVIEW: Terror Tech
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Product Reviews

TERRORBYTE PROP CONTROLLER REVIEW: Terror Tech

Hauntcast host Dexter Morgan puts the Terrorbyte Prop Controller under the microscope in this focused gear review segment. The video examines the controller's features and its potential applications for home haunters and professional haunted attraction builders alike. At roughly 12 minutes, it offers a concise but substantive look at what Terrorbyte Electronics brings to the prop automation space.

Hauntcast· 147 views
The Corn Stalker Halloween Prop 2024 Village Mire Yard Haunt #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloween
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Yard HauntsIntermediate$20–$80 depending on materials on hand

The Corn Stalker Halloween Prop 2024 Village Mire Yard Haunt #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloween

This video showcases the Corn Stalker, an original yard haunt prop built for the 2024 Village Mire display by Hauntcast. The figure is constructed from a PVC pipe armature, shaped with heavy-gauge wire, and padded with aluminum foil, then finished with spray paint, real corn stalks, and a commercial Husk head from Pumpkin Riot Productions. The result is a creepy cornfield creature that blends DIY fabrication with a purpose-built character mask for a polished outdoor effect.

Hauntcast· 1,171 views
TOP 10 TIPS FOR NEWBIE HAUNTERS - Home & Yard Haunters
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Home HauntsBeginner

TOP 10 TIPS FOR NEWBIE HAUNTERS - Home & Yard Haunters

Hauntcast host Baker shares his top ten tips aimed specifically at newcomers to home and yard haunting. The short-form video distills practical, experience-backed advice to help first-time haunters avoid common mistakes and build a strong foundation. It covers the key priorities and mindset shifts that separate a polished backyard haunt from a scattered one.

Hauntcast· 155 views
Spawn of Cthulhu Halloween Home Haunt Prop | #Lovecraft #deepones #cthulhu #homehaunt
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Spawn of Cthulhu Halloween Home Haunt Prop | #Lovecraft #deepones #cthulhu #homehaunt

Haunter Chris Baker constructs a Spawn of Cthulhu creature prop for a home or yard haunt, drawing on H.P. Lovecraft's Deep Ones mythology. The build uses a Spidehill Prop Works Dual Spine Kit paired with a PVC and wire armature as its structural foundation. Sculpting materials including foam clay, Free-Form Air, and styrofoam give the creature its organic form, while Leak Seal provides a durable outer finish.

Hauntcast· 941 views