Episode 23 – Sinister Soundscapes

October is here, and the season of screams has begun. On this episode, I take you deep into the world of haunted attractions—where sound and music do just as much heavy lifting as the actors and sets. From the gothic scores of Midnight Syndicate and Nox Arcana, to the unsettling chaos of Goblin and the stripped-down menace of John Carpenter, to the underground realms of Lustmord, Coil, and Aphex Twin—we explore how audio creates atmosphere, tension, and terror.

We’ll also step inside the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World, breaking down how a single theme—“Grim Grinning Ghosts”—mutates into dirges, waltzes, whispers, and sing-alongs across the ride. It’s the perfect example of why sound is the true heartbeat of a haunt.

This one’s loaded with history, tracks, and personal stories from years of living inside this scene. And don’t worry—the night doesn’t end here. I’ll close things out with Nine Inch Nails before playing the entire Haunted Mansion ride-through in full.

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