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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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Eerie Florida Book: Interview w/ Mark Muncy - Black Market
15:21
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Eerie Florida Book: Interview w/ Mark Muncy - Black Market

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with author Mark Muncy to discuss the strange, spooky, and historically chilling subjects covered in his books Eerie Florida and Freaky Florida. The conversation explores unsettling points of interest and odd facts drawn from across the Sunshine State. It's a conversational, lore-driven episode aimed at horror enthusiasts and haunters who draw creative inspiration from real-world scary stories.

Hauntcast· 16 views
How to Bring "The Scary" - Something Wicked
12:12
Scare Acting

How to Bring "The Scary" - Something Wicked

In this Hauntcast segment, host Wick-Ed Gannon breaks down the core elements that make something genuinely scary, going beyond props and effects to explore the deeper craft of fear. The discussion is philosophical and practical, aimed at helping haunters of all levels understand what truly chills an audience. It functions as an educational talk rather than a hands-on tutorial, making it accessible to anyone in the haunting community.

Hauntcast· 3 views
Epic Home Haunts Documentary: Interview w/ Josh Quillin - IWHG
33:27
Home Haunts

Epic Home Haunts Documentary: Interview w/ Josh Quillin - IWHG

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Josh Quillin, the producer and director behind Epic Home Haunts, a feature-length documentary available on Amazon Prime Video. The conversation dives into Quillin's experience capturing the passion and creativity of the home haunt community on film. This podcast-style interview offers an insider look at what drives dedicated haunters and how their stories were brought to a wider audience.

Hauntcast· 36 views
Effectively Using Color in Your Haunt Design - Theater of the Mind
15:41
Set Design

Effectively Using Color in Your Haunt Design - Theater of the Mind

Hauntcast's 'Theater of the Mind' segment features host Revenant breaking down how color can be strategically applied throughout a haunt to enhance atmosphere and guest experience. The episode explores the many ways color choices influence mood, fear, and immersion across different haunt environments. Whether designing a home haunt or a larger attraction, the discussion offers a conceptual framework for thinking about color as a powerful design tool.

Hauntcast· 7 views
Advertising a Start-up Haunted Attraction - Marketing Morgue
47:34
Professional Haunted Attractions

Advertising a Start-up Haunted Attraction - Marketing Morgue

This Hauntcast podcast episode focuses on the business side of launching a haunted attraction, with host Dick Terhune breaking down a guest's marketing and advertising plans for a start-up haunt. The discussion, framed as the 'Marketing Morgue' segment, offers practical insight into how new haunted attractions can effectively promote themselves. It's a conversational, experience-driven episode aimed at aspiring and early-stage haunt operators looking to build an audience and drive ticket sales.

Hauntcast· 36 views
Halloween Inspired Holiday Decor - Darkest Web
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Halloween Inspired Holiday Decor - Darkest Web

Darkest Web is a recurring Hauntcast segment hosted by Morbid Mariah that curates a handpicked collection of Halloween-inspired links and content. Each installment covers a mix of holiday decor ideas, horror entertainment, books, articles, and tattoo art with a dark aesthetic. The segment functions as a content discovery roundup for the broader haunting and horror community.

Hauntcast· 6 views
Feasibility Study of Starting a Pro Haunted Attraction - Something Wicked
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Feasibility Study of Starting a Pro Haunted Attraction - Something Wicked

This Hauntcast podcast episode dives into the real-world business considerations of launching a professional haunted attraction. Veteran haunter Wick-Ed Gannon walks co-host Baker through a structured feasibility study, covering what it actually takes before committing to opening a pro haunt. The conversation is candid and educational, treating the topic with enough seriousness to temper enthusiasm with practical realism.

Hauntcast· 47 views
Hauntcast's 10th Anniversary Show Open
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Hauntcast's 10th Anniversary Show Open

This short clip marks the 10th anniversary of the Hauntcast podcast, with host Baker reflecting on the show's origins and its journey serving the haunting community. At just one minute, it functions as a celebratory open rather than a tutorial or build video. It offers a brief but heartfelt nod to the dedicated audience of home haunters, yard haunters, and professional attraction builders who have followed the show over the decade.

Hauntcast· 32 views
DOOM HAUNTED ATTRACTION: BRENT WILSON - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
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Professional Haunted Attractions

DOOM HAUNTED ATTRACTION: BRENT WILSON - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast sits down with Brent Wilson of Planet Doom in this in-depth interview exploring his path from home haunter to professional haunted attraction operator. The conversation covers his experiences, creative philosophy, and the world he has built around the Planet Doom haunt. As part of Hauntcast's Haunting Gurus series, the episode offers candid insight into what it takes to level up in the haunt industry. It serves as both an inspiring story and a practical window into the realities of running a professional attraction.

Hauntcast· 14 views
Horror Review: Hereditary & Terrifier - Shocktails
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Horror Review: Hereditary & Terrifier - Shocktails

Shocktails is a horror movie review segment from the Hauntcast podcast, hosted by JT, who delivers casual commentary on a handful of recent horror films. This episode covers five titles including Hereditary, Terrifier, 4/20 Massacre, Jurassic Dead, and Darkness Reigns. The format is conversational and entertainment-focused, aimed at horror enthusiasts within the haunter community.

Hauntcast· 25 views
Midsummer Scream: Interview w/ David & Claire - Bone Phone
16:12
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Midsummer Scream: Interview w/ David & Claire - Bone Phone

Hauntcast's Mistress of Mayhem sits down with David and Claire, key figures behind Midsummer Scream, for a casual interview segment called Bone Phone. The conversation takes place in a relaxed, social setting and offers an inside look at the popular Halloween and haunt convention. This episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing effort to connect the haunting community with industry personalities and events.

Hauntcast· 9 views
DAVIS GRAVEYARD Revisited: CHRIS & JEFF DAVIS - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
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Home Haunts

DAVIS GRAVEYARD Revisited: CHRIS & JEFF DAVIS - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast sits down with Chris and Jeff Davis, the celebrated duo behind the legendary Davis Graveyard home haunt, for an in-depth interview spanning 76 minutes. The conversation digs into their haunting philosophy, creative process, and the journey that earned them a reputation as royalty in the home haunt community. It serves as both an inspirational listen and a practical resource for haunters at any level looking to elevate their displays.

Hauntcast· 12 views
The Uncanny Valley: Reloaded - Theater of the Mind
12:12
Other

The Uncanny Valley: Reloaded - Theater of the Mind

This Hauntcast episode features host Revenant exploring the concept that grounding a haunt in familiar, everyday normalcy makes the scary elements hit significantly harder. The discussion centers on leveraging the mundane as a deliberate design tool to amplify the uncanny and unsettling. It's a philosophy-driven, theory-focused segment aimed at helping haunters think more intentionally about contrast and pacing in their scenes.

Hauntcast· 46 views
Horror Reviews: Conjuring 2 - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Conjuring 2 - Shocktails

This Hauntcast segment features host Johnny reviewing three horror films — Conjuring 2, Baskin, and The Pack — as part of the show's Shocktails recurring feature. Johnny brings a horror-fan perspective aimed at the haunter community, offering his takes on recent scary cinema. The episode has a lighthearted tone, with in-jokes about the host's unfamiliarity with Game of Thrones.

Hauntcast· 24 views
Roto-Casting - Prop Shop
15:59
DIY PropsIntermediate

Roto-Casting - Prop Shop

In this Prop Shop segment from Hauntcast, host Denny walks viewers through the roto-casting process — a technique used to create hollow props by rotating a mold coated with casting material. The tutorial is aimed at haunters looking to expand their prop-building skills with a professional-grade fabrication method. At 16 minutes, it offers a focused, practical introduction to the process without unnecessary filler.

Hauntcast· 18 views
Vintage Macabre Music - Charmed Pot
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Sound Design

Vintage Macabre Music - Charmed Pot

A segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which the host known as the Mistress of Mayhem explores vintage macabre music suited for Halloween and haunted environments. The episode dives into the realm of darkly atmospheric, old-school horror-themed audio. It serves as both an introduction to and appreciation of classic macabre musical styles that can enhance haunt soundscapes.

Hauntcast· 15 views
EVIL TED: TED SMITH - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
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Other

EVIL TED: TED SMITH - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast sits down with Evil Ted Smith, a veteran Hollywood prop maker and visual effects artist with nearly three decades of film and TV credits spanning major blockbusters and hit series. Now globally recognized for his YouTube tutorials on foam armor and prop construction, Ted shares insights drawn from a career bridging big-budget productions and the DIY community. The conversation explores how professional industry experience translates into accessible techniques for haunters, cosplayers, and prop builders alike.

Hauntcast· 11 views
Halloween Night Bonus for Your Actors & Guests - Something WIcked
16:20
Scare Acting

Halloween Night Bonus for Your Actors & Guests - Something WIcked

In this episode of Hauntcast's Something Wicked segment, host Wick-Ed Gannon explores practical ideas for making Halloween night stand out as a memorable occasion for both haunted attraction guests and the hardworking staff behind the scenes. The discussion covers strategies to elevate the experience on the biggest night of the haunt season, recognizing that both patrons and actors deserve something extra special. It's a reflective, community-focused conversation aimed at haunt operators who want to close out their season on a high note.

Hauntcast· 22 views
What Do You The Haunter Really Offer - Theater of the Mind
12:12
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What Do You The Haunter Really Offer - Theater of the Mind

In this podcast-style episode from Hauntcast, host Revenant poses a reflective question to the haunting community: what unique skills, perspectives, and talents do you personally bring to the craft? The segment encourages haunters to take stock of their own abilities, suggesting most people underestimate the value they offer. It's a motivational, introspective piece aimed at pushing haunters to think more intentionally about their contributions to the hobby and industry.

Hauntcast· 34 views
Horror Reviews: The Church - Shocktails
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Other

Horror Reviews: The Church - Shocktails

Shocktails is a horror-review segment from the Hauntcast podcast in which hosts Baker and Thunder work through a broad slate of horror media with JT. The episode covers a mix of films including Hotel Transylvania 3, The Night Eats the World, E-Demon, Animalistic, and The Church, alongside books, novels, and comics. The format is casual and opinionated, delivered in the show's trademark irreverent style.

Hauntcast· 18 views
Hauntcast Idol Contest
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Hauntcast Idol Contest

Hauntcast presents a fun, in-universe promotional video for their Hauntcast Idol contest, hosted by the character Skully O'Toole on a search for the Netherrealm's next great haunting talent. The short clip blends Halloween humor with community engagement, acting as a call-to-action for the haunter audience. At just four minutes, it leans more into entertainment and promotion than instructional content.

Hauntcast· 13 views
TransWorld Live: Season 4 - Episode 27: The Road to East Coast Haunters Convention
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Professional Haunted Attractions

TransWorld Live: Season 4 - Episode 27: The Road to East Coast Haunters Convention

This episode of Transworld Live recaps the East Coast Haunters Convention and features a packed guest roster of prominent haunt industry professionals and vendors. Guests include representatives from well-known attractions such as Pennhurst Asylum, Reaper's Revenge Haunted Hayride, and Markoff's Haunted Forest, alongside suppliers like Froggy's Fog and HauntSupply. The episode also begins shifting focus toward the upcoming Midwest Haunters Convention, keeping the haunt community informed and connected between major industry events.

Transworld LIVE· 245 views
Evil Dead 2 Cabin Replica: Steve & Don Doleshal - Bone Phone
20:44
Home Haunts

Evil Dead 2 Cabin Replica: Steve & Don Doleshal - Bone Phone

Steve and Don Doleshal of Jack's Hollow join Hauntcast to discuss their ambitious Evil Dead 2 cabin replica, a detailed recreation of the iconic horror film setting. The project includes signature elements such as a mounted deer head and bleeding walls, and reportedly incorporates pieces sourced from the actual film set. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion and research that drive high-fidelity horror movie tribute haunts.

Hauntcast· 53 views
Dark Finds from Around the Inter Webs - The Darkest Web
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Other

Dark Finds from Around the Inter Webs - The Darkest Web

The Darkest Web is a recurring Hauntcast segment hosted by Morbid Mariah, who curates and shares her favorite Halloween and horror discoveries from across the internet. Each episode highlights blogs, artists, shows, and decorative finds that cater to the haunting community. It serves as a quick, entertaining roundup for enthusiasts looking to expand their Halloween inspiration sources.

Hauntcast· 25 views