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#Frightmare Compound

Every video tagged “Frightmare Compound” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

4 videos

Live wire props for your haunted house / DIY live wires for you electric room

In this quick tutorial, Josh Holder of Colorado's Frightmare Compound demonstrates a simple live wire effect using electric firecracker props to create a reliable jump scare. It's pitched as an easy, high-impact addition for an electric-themed room in a home haunt. The short runtime keeps the focus on the basic concept rather than a detailed step-by-step build.

The Frightmare Compound· 9,854 views

How to light your home haunt / Easy DYI Flameless Candles / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

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How to light your home haunt / Easy DYI Flameless Candles / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

In this quick tip, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrates a simple way to add atmospheric lighting to home haunt props and scenes using flameless candles. The approach avoids running cords or wiring to power, making it easy to place light wherever it's needed. It's a fast, low-effort method aimed at elevating the look of a home haunt.

The Frightmare Compound· 6,868 views

How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This

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DIY PropsBeginner

How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This

This short segment features Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrating, for a 9 News piece, how to corpse an inexpensive plastic skeleton into a convincing decomposing corpse. The technique wraps the skeleton in thin plastic, shrinks it with a heat gun, and builds up layers of dark wood stain for a weathered look. It's presented as a budget-friendly upgrade for home and garage haunts, with the recommendation to apply thin coats and layer gradually for the most realistic result.

The Frightmare Compound· 6,309 views

How to hide doorways and scene transitions / DYI Home Haunt false back fridge

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Set Design

How to hide doorways and scene transitions / DYI Home Haunt false back fridge

In this short clip, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound shares a simple trick for concealing doorways and scene transitions in a home haunt. The featured idea is a false-back refrigerator that hides the path leading guests into the next scene, keeping them guessing where they're headed. It's presented as an easy effect that adds polish and surprise to a walkthrough without complex builds.

The Frightmare Compound· 5,701 views