The Screening Room

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.

Intro to Maestro 1 & 2 Prop Controllers - Terror Tech

In this inaugural Terror Tech segment on Hauntcast, former pro haunter and escape room designer Dexter Morgan introduces viewers to prop controllers, focusing specifically on the Maestro 1 and Maestro 2 units from Haunted House Creations. The episode serves as an accessible entry point for haunters looking to automate and trigger props without deep technical knowledge. It bridges the gap between hobbyist home haunting and professional attraction-level prop control.

Hauntcast· 161 views

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Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Director Software Basics Tutorial

This tutorial walks viewers through the foundational concepts of using FrightProps' Director Software to operate and program a prop controller. Created by Bizzaro Galore of the Test Subjects channel, the video covers core techniques applicable to haunted attractions and escape rooms alike. It serves as an accessible entry point for anyone new to haunt show-control software.

FrightProps· 5,152 views

2:13

Arduino & Controllers

PicoVolt - Park Mode

Travis from Fright Ideas walks through the Park mode feature on the PicoVolt controller, a dedicated control unit aimed at haunted attraction builders. The demonstration focuses on how Park mode functions within the PicoVolt's feature set. At just two minutes, it serves as a focused, quick-reference tutorial for users already working with this controller.

FrightProps· 3,178 views

BooBox 4 Scene Controller : Part1: Overview and Audio

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Arduino & ControllersIntermediate

BooBox 4 Scene Controller : Part1: Overview and Audio

This is the first installment in a three-part series from FrightProps covering the BooBox 4 scene controller. The video introduces the device with a broad hardware overview, then walks viewers through the process of loading audio files into the unit. It lays the foundation for deeper programming and integration content covered in subsequent parts.

FrightProps· 7,120 views