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The Halloween Video Library

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

Midwest Haunters Convention 2024 Update - News from Beyond
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Midwest Haunters Convention 2024 Update - News from Beyond

This short episode from the Hauntcast podcast features host Bone Crusher delivering a preview of the Midwest Haunters Convention 2024 along with general updates from the Hauntcast network. Running just under six minutes, it functions as a community news segment rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. It's a quick listen for anyone wanting to stay current on one of the haunting hobby's major annual gatherings.

Hauntcast· 89 views
VAN OAKS PROPS: DEREK YOUNG INTERVIEW
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VAN OAKS PROPS: DEREK YOUNG INTERVIEW

Hauntcast sits down with Derek Young of Van Oaks Props for a wide-ranging conversation about his home haunt, his approach to prop building, and the YouTube channel he uses to share tutorials with the haunting community. Derek offers insight into his creative process and the projects that define his work, including a floating lantern build. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing series spotlighting influential voices in the home haunt world.

Hauntcast· 627 views
Hauntcast Returns Plus Casting Call
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Hauntcast Returns Plus Casting Call

Hauntcast hosts Baker and Skully announce the podcast's return, outlining the upcoming schedule and show format for the haunt community. The episode doubles as a casting call, inviting haunters, prop builders, and vendors to reach out about appearing as guests or contributors. It's a brief but enthusiastic relaunch notice aimed at connecting with the broader Halloween and haunted attraction community.

Hauntcast· 71 views
Grimwood Hollow Haunt: Interview with Steve Cotroneo - IWHG
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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
The Creepshow Must Go On! - Theater of the Mind
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The Creepshow Must Go On! - Theater of the Mind

In this episode of Hauntcast's Theater of the Mind segment, host Revenant reflects nostalgically on the Halloween podcasting community and delivers an impassioned call to action for haunters everywhere. The central message is a motivational rallying cry — the show must go on, and haunters should push forward with their creative builds and attractions. It's a short, spirited segment aimed at energizing the haunt community heading into the season.

Hauntcast· 86 views
I Don't Want to Grow Up I'm a Haunter Kid
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I Don't Want to Grow Up I'm a Haunter Kid

A short, lighthearted promotional clip from the Hauntcast channel featuring their mascot Skully, celebrating the die-hard haunter who never wants to leave the hobby behind. The piece leans into the fun, community-driven culture surrounding home haunts and haunted attractions. It serves primarily as a brand and personality piece rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

Hauntcast· 97 views
Entertainments, Distractions, and Diversions for 2020 - Darkest Web
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Entertainments, Distractions, and Diversions for 2020 - Darkest Web

This Hauntcast segment from 2020 tackles the unique challenge of Halloween falling during the COVID-19 pandemic, with host Morbid Mariah offering a variety of creative suggestions to keep the Halloween spirit burning despite disrupted plans. The episode leans into the silver lining of Halloween landing on a Saturday with a full moon, presenting alternatives and diversions for haunters and Halloween enthusiasts unable to run or attend their usual events. It functions as an upbeat, community-focused pep talk aimed at keeping passion for the season alive under difficult circumstances.

Hauntcast· 26 views
2020 Halloween Greeting
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2020 Halloween Greeting

A short seasonal greeting from Hauntcast and its guests celebrating Halloween 2020. The clip serves as a community message directed at fellow haunters and Halloween enthusiasts. At just one minute, it is a celebratory touchstone rather than an instructional piece.

Hauntcast· 34 views
The Great Pumpkin Project - Bone Phone
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Home Haunts

The Great Pumpkin Project - Bone Phone

Hauntcast host Baker is visited by Adam of the Great Pumpkin Project in a playful, Halloween-themed segment set in a fictional sincere pumpkin patch. The episode centers on the 'Bone Phone,' a prop or concept presented as part of Adam's ongoing Great Pumpkin Project build. The format blends podcast-style conversation with hands-on haunt enthusiasm, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a creative haunter's work.

Hauntcast· 27 views
How to Eat Candy Corn - The More You Know
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How to Eat Candy Corn - The More You Know

A brief, lighthearted one-minute segment from the Hauntcast channel featuring a character called Skully demonstrating the 'proper' way to eat candy corn. The content is clearly comedic and holiday-spirited rather than instructional. It serves as a fun, palate-cleansing piece of Halloween community content.

Hauntcast· 64 views
Haunted Attraction History - Something Wicked
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Haunted Attraction History - Something Wicked

This Hauntcast episode takes a historical look at the origins of the haunted attraction industry, tracing how it evolved from its earliest roots into the professional and hobbyist scene recognized today. Host Wick-Ed Gannon guides listeners through the milestones and cultural forces that shaped modern haunting. It's a reflective, conversational piece aimed at anyone passionate about the craft and its heritage.

Hauntcast· 44 views
Haunt on Williams: Randy Skalos Interview - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
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Home Haunts

Haunt on Williams: Randy Skalos Interview - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Randy Skalos, the creator behind Haunt on Williams, for a candid conversation about his haunting journey and creative process. The interview is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Haunting Guru series, which spotlights passionate haunters from the home and yard haunt community. Listeners are warned upfront that audio quality is below par, but the content offers an inside look at what drives a dedicated haunter. This podcast-style format makes it an accessible, inspiring listen for Halloween enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Hauntcast· 78 views
Delivering the Goods - Theater of the Mind
11:02
Scare Acting

Delivering the Goods - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast segment explores how haunters can borrow techniques from theatrical tradition to deliver compelling, fear-inducing experiences even when conventional haunting methods may be limited or restricted. Host Revenant examines the concept of 'theater of the mind' — using suggestion, atmosphere, and psychological tension rather than relying solely on physical props or jump scares. The approach offers a versatile toolkit applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Safe Trick or Treat Methods - Darkest Web
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Safe Trick or Treat Methods - Darkest Web

This Hauntcast episode of The Darkest Web features host Morbid Mariah discussing safe trick-or-treating approaches for an unusual Halloween season. The conversation also touches on big box store prop offerings, novelty items like Scooby Doo masks, Halloween collectibles, and recommended horror TV viewing. It's a casual, wide-ranging roundup aimed at the Halloween enthusiast community.

Hauntcast· 58 views
Horror Reviews: Hawke & Rev Vampire Slayers - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Hawke & Rev Vampire Slayers - Shocktails

Shocktails is a horror-review segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts Baker and Thunder sit down for casual Halloween-themed conversation covering upcoming and recent horror releases. The episode includes takes on several indie horror films — among them Clownface, Redwood Massacre: Annihilation, Hawk and Rev Vampire Slayers, The Good That Devils Do, and Uncle Peckerhead — alongside a look at upcoming Putrid Prints releases. The lighthearted, pumpkin-carving framing gives the episode a distinctly seasonal haunter-community vibe.

Hauntcast· 25 views
Adjusting Your Haunt to Pandemic - Something Wicked
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Adjusting Your Haunt to Pandemic - Something Wicked

In this editorial-style segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Wick-Ed Gannon reflects on what haunting looks like in a post-pandemic world. He explores the practical and philosophical questions haunters face — whether to scale back, adapt, or push forward with their attractions. The discussion is aimed at the broader haunting community across home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 27 views
Haunted Laurianne Woods: Interview with Ben Newman - IWHG
37:20
Home Haunts

Haunted Laurianne Woods: Interview with Ben Newman - IWHG

Hauntcast sits down with Ben Newman of Haunted Laurianne Woods for an in-depth interview exploring his approach to home and yard haunting. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's ongoing Haunting Guru series, spotlighting dedicated community haunters and their creative processes. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at the passion and vision that drives one of the hobby's enthusiastic builders.

Hauntcast· 19 views
Body Horror - Theater of the Mind
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Body Horror - Theater of the Mind

In this 'Theater of the Mind' segment from the Hauntcast podcast, host Revenant dives into the concept of body horror and its place in haunted attractions and Halloween experiences. The episode explores the psychological and aesthetic dimensions of body horror as a design and performance philosophy. It offers a thoughtful, conversational take on why distorted, grotesque physical imagery unsettles audiences on a deep level.

Hauntcast· 38 views
Horror Reviews: Dead By Dawn - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Dead By Dawn - Shocktails

This Hauntcast episode is a horror movie review segment called Shocktails, hosted at the metaphorical 'Last Bar on the Left.' The crew works through a lineup of horror titles including Dead By Dawn, The Wretched, The Candy Witch, Rootwood, Cry For The Bad Man, and Don't Run. The format blends casual bar-style banter with film discussion, leaning into the camaraderie between hosts Baker and Thunder. It's a podcast-style video aimed squarely at the haunter community looking for Halloween-season viewing recommendations.

Hauntcast· 30 views
More Dark Finds on the Inter webs - Darkest Web
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More Dark Finds on the Inter webs - Darkest Web

Hauntcast's 'Darkest Web' segment returns with host Morbid Mariah spotlighting a fresh batch of Halloween-themed online destinations for haunters and horror enthusiasts. The roughly 13-minute episode serves as a curated tour of dark corners of the internet relevant to the haunt community. It functions more as an inspirational resource roundup than a step-by-step tutorial, making it an easy watch for anyone looking to expand their Halloween bookmark collection.

Hauntcast· 5 views
Skully O'Toole's Music
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Skully O'Toole's Music

This short clip from the Hauntcast channel features a piece of music associated with the Skully O'Toole character, a mascot or personality connected to the Hauntcast podcast community. The content appears to be a standalone audio or musical segment rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. Hauntcast is a podcast-based community hub catering to home haunters, yard haunters, and professional haunt enthusiasts.

Hauntcast· 40 views
Using Haunt Models in Design - Something Wicked
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Set Design

Using Haunt Models in Design - Something Wicked

Hauntcast's 'Something Wicked' segment features host Wick-Ed Gannon walking through how physical scale models can be used as a planning tool in the haunt design process. The technique helps haunters visualize layouts, traffic flow, and scene placement before committing to a full build. At roughly 16 minutes, it functions as a focused, practical design talk rather than a hands-on build tutorial.

Hauntcast· 27 views
Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail: Interview w/ Brett Walker - IWHG
43:03
Professional Haunted Attractions

Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail: Interview w/ Brett Walker - IWHG

Hauntcast hosts Baker and Skully sit down with Brett Walker, the creator behind Salisbury Woods Haunted Barn & Trail, for an in-depth interview exploring his haunt and the journey behind it. The conversation dives into the world of haunted attractions from the perspective of an experienced operator and builder. As part of the Hauntcast 'Haunting Guru' series, the episode offers candid insight into what it takes to conceive, build, and run a barn and trail-style haunted experience.

Hauntcast· 39 views
Horror Reviews: Color Out of Space - Shocktails
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Other

Horror Reviews: Color Out of Space - Shocktails

Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts JT and Baker crack open drinks and share their takes on recent horror films. This episode covers three titles: Color Out of Space, VFW, and The Invisible Man. The format is casual and conversational, aimed at the broader haunter and horror enthusiast community.

Hauntcast· 15 views