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Haunt Sliders TikTok trend

Character referenceUse with caution

Haunt Sliders is a TikTok trend that Trendhaus first saw on .

This trend features videos of Halloween scare actors, known as 'haunt sliders,' who perform dramatic knee-slides, spins, and flips on the ground, often in skull makeup and suits. Clips of these performers, particularly from Hershey Park's Dark Nights event, have gone viral, leading to fan edits, fan-cams, and people traveling to the parks to see them.

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What Trendhaus measured

First seen
Last covered
Type
Character reference
Can a brand use it?
Use with caution. Usable, but it's tied to a specific person, joke or community, so check the context before a brand joins in.
Origin
The trend originated from Halloween scare actors at theme parks, notably Hershey Park's Dark Nights event, with specific characters like Fry Boy and Archer gaining significant viral attention on TikTok.

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Ideas to start from

  • A theme park could create a 'meet the sliders' series, showcasing the performers' skills and personalities (in character).
  • A brand could sponsor a 'slider's eye view' video, showing the unique perspective of the performers during their acts.
  • A sports or protective gear brand could humorously highlight the durability of their products by associating them with the sliders' intense knee-sliding performances.

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What is the Haunt Sliders TikTok trend?

This trend features videos of Halloween scare actors, known as 'haunt sliders,' who perform dramatic knee-slides, spins, and flips on the ground, often in skull makeup and suits. Clips of these performers, particularly from Hershey Park's Dark Nights event, have gone viral, leading to fan edits, fan-cams, and people traveling to the parks to see them.

When did the Haunt Sliders trend start?

Trendhaus first saw it on 30 October 2026. The trend originated from Halloween scare actors at theme parks, notably Hershey Park's Dark Nights event, with specific characters like Fry Boy and Archer gaining significant viral attention on TikTok.

Can brands use the Haunt Sliders trend?

Use with caution. Usable, but it's tied to a specific person, joke or community, so check the context before a brand joins in.

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