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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.

16997 videos

Amanda Reevenge Haunting: Interview w/ Amanda Ravange - Bone Phone
30:43
Scare Acting

Amanda Reevenge Haunting: Interview w/ Amanda Ravange - Bone Phone

In this Hauntcast podcast segment, Amanda Ravange of Amanda Reevenge Haunting joins host Baker in a playful interview format to share her insights on character creation and haunt acting. The conversation is framed as a comedic prank call — dubbed the 'Bone Phone' — giving the episode a lighthearted but informative tone. Amanda draws on her haunting experience to offer practical perspective on developing compelling characters for home haunts and attractions.

Hauntcast· 17 views
13 Tips - Something Wicked
21:59
Other

13 Tips - Something Wicked

Experienced haunter Wick-Ed Gannon shares 13 practical tips covering a wide range of haunting disciplines in this Hauntcast episode. Billed as a Swiss-Army Knife of haunting knowledge, the segment touches on skills applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike. The podcast format makes it an accessible, on-the-go resource for haunters at various experience levels.

Hauntcast· 17 views
The More You Know w/ Skully
0:32
Other

The More You Know w/ Skully

A short comedic segment from the Hauntcast channel featuring their mascot character Skully dispensing tongue-in-cheek dating advice. At just one minute, this is a lighthearted, humorous interstitial rather than a how-to or build video. It reflects the fun, community-driven personality of the Hauntcast brand.

Hauntcast· 31 views
Haunt Street Home Haunt: Intreview w/ Chad Jensen - IWHG
1:03:52
Home Haunts

Haunt Street Home Haunt: Intreview w/ Chad Jensen - IWHG

Hauntcast sits down with Chad Jensen, creator of the Haunt Street home haunt in Mesa, Arizona and winner of the Arizona Haunters 2018 best walk-through haunt award. In this extended interview-style episode, Chad shares his experiences, philosophies, and insights from building and running a celebrated residential haunt. The conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to turn a passion for Halloween into an award-winning neighborhood attraction.

Hauntcast· 26 views
Creepy Finger Extensions - Black Market
17:21
Prop Reviews

Creepy Finger Extensions - Black Market

In this Hauntcast 'Black Market' segment, host Baker tries on a set of custom creepy finger extenders made by Gary Fay Creations, showcasing how the wearable props enhance a decayed or monstrous character look. The review gives viewers a close-up sense of how the extensions fit and perform as a costume or scare-acting accessory. At roughly 17 minutes, there is likely hands-on commentary about the craftsmanship and overall effect of the product.

Hauntcast· 12 views
Horror Reviews: Midsommer & Mummy Rebirth - Shocktails
33:39
Other

Horror Reviews: Midsommer & Mummy Rebirth - Shocktails

Shocktails is a Hauntcast segment in which hosts Thunder and Baker review a slate of horror films over drinks at their fictional Last Bar on the Left. This episode covers five titles spanning a range of subgenres, including the folk-horror festival film Midsommar, the creature-feature The Mummy Rebirth, and the irreverent B-movie The Velocipastor. The tone is casual and comedic, making it more of an entertainment listen than an instructional resource.

Hauntcast· 76 views
New Halloween Goodies from Retailers - Darkest Web
12:01
Product Reviews

New Halloween Goodies from Retailers - Darkest Web

Hauntcast's recurring segment 'The Darkest Web' features host Morbid Mariah scouring major retailers to spotlight the latest Halloween products hitting the market this season. The segment is aimed at haunters and decorators looking to stay ahead of what's available from mainstream sources. It serves as a curated discovery tool for the haunting community, highlighting new goodies worth watching for.

Hauntcast· 8 views
Haunt Tech Tips: Interview w/ Chris Gay - Bone Phone
25:13
Other

Haunt Tech Tips: Interview w/ Chris Gay - Bone Phone

This Hauntcast podcast episode features an interview with Chris Gay of Ocean View Trail of Terror, diving into haunt technology topics including projectors, GoPro cameras, and line lasers. The conversation is part of the ongoing Haunt Tech Tips segment, offering insights from an experienced professional haunter. It serves as an accessible, discussion-based resource for anyone looking to level up the tech side of their haunt.

Hauntcast· 20 views
Refurbish, Repurpose & Reprogram Old Animatronics - Something Wicked
13:19
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Refurbish, Repurpose & Reprogram Old Animatronics - Something Wicked

Hauntcast's Professor Wick-Ed Gannon walks haunters through the process of breathing new life into aging or outdated animatronics by refurbishing, repurposing, and reprogramming them. The segment is part of the Something Wicked series and targets both home haunters and attraction builders looking to maximize value from existing prop investments. Rather than retiring old animatronics, viewers learn strategies to reintegrate them into a haunt in fresh, creative ways.

Hauntcast· 94 views
Legends of the Fog Haunt: Interview w/ MJ Jonathan - IWHG
52:13
Professional Haunted Attractions

Legends of the Fog Haunt: Interview w/ MJ Jonathan - IWHG

Hauntcast sits down with Michael 'MJ' Jonathan, the creative force behind the Legends of the Fog haunted attraction, for an in-depth interview. The conversation dives into MJ's haunting background, experiences, and insights drawn from running his attraction. As a long-form podcast episode, it offers an inside look at what it takes to build and sustain a notable haunted experience. Fans of the haunt community will find plenty of inspiration and behind-the-scenes perspective here.

Hauntcast· 20 views
Psychopomps: Spirit Guides of the Dead - The Bestiary
13:50
Other

Psychopomps: Spirit Guides of the Dead - The Bestiary

Hauntcast's Bestiary segment explores the concept of psychopomps — mythological spirit guides who escort the dead to the afterlife — as a source of creative inspiration for haunters. Hosted by Revenant, the episode dives into the lore and imagery surrounding these figures despite the host battling seasonal allergies. The segment is part of Hauntcast's ongoing series drawing from mythology and horror history to fuel haunt theming and design ideas.

Hauntcast· 8 views
A Cornucopia of Dark Items: Darkest Web
12:13
Other

A Cornucopia of Dark Items: Darkest Web

Hauntcast's 'Darkest Web' segment returns with host Morbid Mariah presenting a curated roundup of Halloween and horror-related links spanning shows, books, poetry, haunted attractions, special effects, masks, and artist spotlights. The episode functions as a discovery guide for the broader haunt and horror community, surfacing niche online resources that enthusiasts may have missed. It's a quick, digestible listen at around twelve minutes that rewards viewers looking to expand their Halloween rabbit hole.

Hauntcast· 28 views
Slaughter House Props: Interview with Nathan Fronczak - Black Market
21:39
Other

Slaughter House Props: Interview with Nathan Fronczak - Black Market

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Nathan Fronczak of Slaughterhouse Studios for a candid conversation about his work as a Halloween prop maker. The interview explores Nathan's creative process and experience in the haunted attraction world. Running roughly 22 minutes, it offers an inside look at the craft and passion behind professional prop building.

Hauntcast· 35 views
Making Krazy Kristen Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited Set to Music
5:11
DIY Animatronics

Making Krazy Kristen Animatronics at Distortions Unlimited Set to Music

This short montage from Distortions Unlimited showcases the making of their Krazy Kristen animatronic, intercut with vintage production footage and set to music. It offers a stylized, behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the long-running studio builds its monsters rather than a step-by-step tutorial. The video also nods to the company's four-decade history of crafting animatronics, props, masks, and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 13,278 views
Haunt Automation - Something Wicked
13:35
Arduino & Controllers

Haunt Automation - Something Wicked

Hauntcast host Wick-Ed Gannon walks through how haunters can add DIY automation to their haunt setups. The segment focuses on accessible, hands-on approaches to triggering and controlling props without requiring professional-level expertise. It appears to be a podcast-style episode with instructional content aimed at home and yard haunters looking to level up their builds.

Hauntcast· 12 views
Rotten Apple 907 Home Haunt: Interview w/ Preston & Diane Mayer - IWHG
1:00:13
Home Haunts

Rotten Apple 907 Home Haunt: Interview w/ Preston & Diane Mayer - IWHG

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Preston and Diane Meyer, alongside Melissa Thompson, to explore the story behind Rotten Apple 907, a home haunt with nearly three decades of history. The conversation peels back the curtain on what keeps a community-driven yard haunt going strong year after year. Listeners get an inside look at the passion, evolution, and personal investment behind one of the longer-running home haunts in the community.

Hauntcast· 24 views
Creating Monsters - Theater of the Mind
13:34
Other

Creating Monsters - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode explores the concept of monster creation through a narrative and philosophical lens, with host Rev reflecting on where monsters truly come from. The segment suggests that the most terrifying creatures are born from human hubris — the arrogance of those who believe they can create life. It's a thought-provoking, story-driven piece aimed at inspiring haunters to think more deeply about the psychology of fear and monster-making.

Hauntcast· 32 views
Dark Finds in the Darkest Web
9:26
Other

Dark Finds in the Darkest Web

Hauntcast's recurring 'Darkest Web' segment features host Morbid Mariah rounding up the latest Halloween-related things to see, do, and buy from across the internet. The segment functions as a curated digest for the haunting community, surfacing interesting finds spanning props, events, and more. At under ten minutes, it delivers a quick but broad sweep of what's new and noteworthy in the haunt world.

Hauntcast· 18 views
Midnight Studios FX: Interview with Kyle Thompson - Black Market
30:13
Other

Midnight Studios FX: Interview with Kyle Thompson - Black Market

This Hauntcast episode features an interview with Kyle Thompson of Midnight Studios FX, a creature creator and prop maker in the haunt industry. The conversation is part of Hauntcast's 'Black Market' segment, spotlighting artists and vendors active in the Halloween and haunted attraction community. The discussion likely covers Thompson's creative process, professional work, and insights into the world of creature and prop fabrication.

Hauntcast· 111 views
Scare Tactics aka Secret Weapons - Something Wicked
12:24
Scare Acting

Scare Tactics aka Secret Weapons - Something Wicked

In this episode of Hauntcast's Something Wicked segment, Wick-Ed Gannon breaks down the scare artist's toolkit — covering how monsters and performers can leverage props, sound, light, and motion to maximize fear. The focus is on practical, deployable tactics that elevate a haunter's effectiveness whether in a home haunt or professional attraction. It's part performance coaching, part design philosophy, delivered in Hauntcast's signature podcast style.

Hauntcast· 20 views
RESTLESS SOULS MANOR: GREG PACKARD - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
1:00:38
Home Haunts

RESTLESS SOULS MANOR: GREG PACKARD - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast host Chris Baker sits down with Greg Packard, the creator behind Restless Souls Manor, for an in-depth interview as part of the show's ongoing Haunting Guru series. The conversation explores Greg's background, creative vision, and experiences building and running his haunt. At over an hour long, it offers a substantial look into the mindset and methods of a dedicated home or yard haunter. This episode is part of Hauntcast's broader mission to spotlight passionate members of the haunting community.

Hauntcast· 38 views
Horror Reviews: Bird Box & Escape Room - Shocktails
34:43
Other

Horror Reviews: Bird Box & Escape Room - Shocktails

Shocktails is a recurring horror review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by Baker and Thunder in their signature 'Last Bar on the Left' format. This episode covers impressions and commentary on several recent horror films including Escape Room, Terror Tales, The Clovehitch Killer, Rust Creek, and Revenge. The show blends casual, conversational humor with genuine horror enthusiasm, making it a fun listen for haunters who also love the genre. Note: the video title references Bird Box, though the source description lists a different film slate.

Hauntcast· 11 views
The 3 D's - Theater of the Mind
11:36
Scare Acting

The 3 D's - Theater of the Mind

Hauntcast host Revenant breaks down a three-pillar psychological framework — Distort, Distract, and Disorient — for keeping haunt audiences mentally off balance. The episode focuses on the conceptual side of haunting, exploring how confusion and misdirection can be weaponized as powerful scare tools. Rather than relying on physical props or jump scares alone, the approach emphasizes manipulating perception and expectation. It's a "theater of the mind" philosophy applicable to home haunts, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Wallace Manor: Interview w/ Greg Wallace - Bone Phone
31:16
Home Haunts

Wallace Manor: Interview w/ Greg Wallace - Bone Phone

Hauntcast sits down with Greg Wallace of Wallace Manor for a candid conversation about his haunting experience and passion for the craft. The interview, cheekily dubbed the 'Bone Phone,' covers Wallace's perspective on home haunting and haunted attractions. Running just over half an hour, it offers an inside look at the mindset and motivations of a dedicated haunter.

Hauntcast· 6 views