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.

Planning a HAUNTED HAYRIDE (Design, Layout, Props, Scareactors)

In this mid-season planning vlog, the creator walks through the 2023 design vision for Port Chum, a nautical-themed haunted hayride hosted at Fearville/DK Farms. The video covers the overall layout, the unique constraints that come with designing scares around a moving hayride format, and ideas for props, animatronics, and scare actor placements. It offers an inside look at the creative decision-making process before a haunt season kicks off.

Haunt Former· 3,826 views

Make an Out of this World Sci Fi Haunt | Theater of the Mind with Revenant

8:05

Set Design

Make an Out of this World Sci Fi Haunt | Theater of the Mind with Revenant

Hauntcast host Revenant presents a concept-driven episode exploring how to break away from traditional haunt aesthetics like gothic or slasher themes and build a compelling sci-fi horror experience. The episode offers creative direction and ideas for haunters looking to take their home haunt or yard haunt in an unconventional, otherworldly direction. It functions as an inspirational brainstorming session rather than a step-by-step build tutorial.

Hauntcast· 278 views

Behind The Scenes of Dark Hour Haunted House 2022 with Allen Hopps

5:47

Professional Haunted Attractions

Behind The Scenes of Dark Hour Haunted House 2022 with Allen Hopps

This behind-the-scenes feature follows Allen Hopps as he walks through the new scenes created for Dark Hour Haunted House's 2022 season. Hopps, a well-known creative force in the haunted attraction industry and founder of Stiltbeast Studios, offers insight into his design and fabrication process. The short video gives viewers a rare look at the artistry and effort behind a high-caliber professional haunted attraction.

Haunted Attraction Network· 1,114 views

Field of Screams Hosts Annual St. Paddy’s Day Event

9:42

Professional Haunted Attractions

Field of Screams Hosts Annual St. Paddy’s Day Event

Field of Screams in Lancaster, PA steps outside the traditional Halloween calendar with its annual St. Paddy's Day event, a single-day experience featuring specially themed décor, scenes, evil leprechauns, and sinister trolls. Co-owner Jim Schopf sits down for an interview to discuss what goes into pulling off a fully re-themed attraction for just one day. Now in its third year, the event demonstrates how established haunted attractions can extend their brand and audience beyond the fall season. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the operational and creative decisions that make short-run specialty events viable.

Haunted Attraction Network· 424 views