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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.

10 videos

DARK ACRES HOME HAUNT: INTERVIEW w/ JON ACORS & Village Mire Hauntcast Update
1:28:08
Home Haunts

DARK ACRES HOME HAUNT: INTERVIEW w/ JON ACORS & Village Mire Hauntcast Update

This Hauntcast podcast episode features an in-depth interview with Jon Acors of Dark Acres, who shares his journey transitioning from home haunting to running a professional haunted attraction. Host Baker also provides a community update on Hauntcast and Village Mire, including news about a relocation to Kentucky. The conversation offers insight into the challenges and milestones that come with scaling a haunt from backyard passion project to full professional operation.

Hauntcast· 154 views
LIVE! Building a Halloween Haunt - and other topics!
1:08:56
Home Haunts

LIVE! Building a Halloween Haunt - and other topics!

A live workshop stream where the creator chats through the process of building a home haunt for Halloween, covering the planning and construction side of creating your own spooky experience. The casual, conversational format invites viewers into the maker's space for a wide-ranging discussion on all things Halloween season. Ghostbusters theming appears to be among the topics or inspirations touched on during the session.

Creative Geekery· 148 views
2022 Haunted House LAYOUT & STORY | Haunt Vlog
10:13
Home Haunts

2022 Haunted House LAYOUT & STORY | Haunt Vlog

Haunt Former (Mak) kicks off the 2022 build season with the first vlog entry for the Cotton County Crematorium home haunt. The video walks viewers through the overarching theme and backstory driving the haunt's concept, then transitions into a detailed walkthrough of the floor plan and room layout blueprints. It serves as a foundational planning episode that sets the creative and structural direction for the entire build. Fans of narrative-driven home haunts will find this a compelling look at how story and layout work together from day one.

Haunt Former· 3,132 views
A Look at FrightProps 2020 CATALOG...
29:51
Prop Reviews

A Look at FrightProps 2020 CATALOG...

This video takes a guided tour through the FrightProps 2020 product catalog, highlighting offerings aimed at haunters, home decorators, and haunt engineers. The host walks viewers through the lineup of props, controllers, and related gear available from FrightProps that season. It serves as a useful reference for anyone planning a haunt build or looking to discover new products for their Halloween setup.

Haunt Former· 5,060 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 24: New Prop Inventory
9:02
Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 24: New Prop Inventory

This video is part of a multi-episode series documenting the build process for a home haunt called PHOBIAS. In this installment, the creator walks viewers through a collection of newly acquired props intended for the attraction. It serves as both a progress update and a visual inventory of the haunt's growing arsenal of scare elements.

Haunt Former· 4,315 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 21: Visiting Props in Storage
3:23
Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 21: Visiting Props in Storage

Part 21 of a multi-episode 2014 home haunt build series called PHOBIAS, this short video takes viewers along for a behind-the-scenes visit to the creator's off-season prop storage facility. It offers a casual look at the props being held in reserve ahead of the haunt build. It serves as a progress check-in rather than a hands-on tutorial.

Haunt Former· 1,221 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 16: Spirit Halloween 2014 Wish List for PHOBIAS
1:09
Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 16: Spirit Halloween 2014 Wish List for PHOBIAS

Part 16 of the ongoing PHOBIAS haunt build series focuses on prop shopping rather than construction, with the creator walking through a Spirit Halloween wish list of items intended for the 2014 build. The video offers a brief but focused look at how one home haunter sources commercial props to complement their DIY build. At just one minute, it functions more as a planning snapshot than a deep-dive review.

Haunt Former· 2,570 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 8: Current Prop Inventory
6:33
Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 8: Current Prop Inventory

This is the eighth installment in Haunt Former's 2014 'PHOBIAS' haunt build series. The creator takes viewers inside their dedicated prop storage shed for a walkthrough of the current prop inventory assembled for the season. It serves as a progress check and planning reference point within the larger build series.

Haunt Former· 783 views
Alien Haunt Theme?
0:15
Home Haunts

Alien Haunt Theme?

A brief concept video in which the creator floats the idea of adopting an alien-invasion theme for their 2014 Halloween haunt. The video appears to be a short discussion piece inviting community feedback rather than a full build or walkthrough. Minimal technical detail is provided, keeping the focus on the thematic pitch itself.

Haunt Former· 196 views
Haunt Former's Haunt Theme 2014
0:51
Home Haunts

Haunt Former's Haunt Theme 2014

A brief look at one home haunter's theme concepts and creative direction for their 2014 haunt season. The video offers a glimpse into the early planning stages of a personal home haunt. At just one minute, it serves as a quick overview rather than an in-depth tutorial or walkthrough.

Haunt Former· 516 views