Video Tag
Every video tagged “haunt building” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
14 videos
Scott from FrightProps walks through the core methods for tuning the speed of a pneumatic cylinder used in Halloween props and animatronics. The video covers flow control fittings and speed control mufflers as tools for slowing cylinder movement, and quick exhaust valves as a way to dramatically increase stroke speed. All featured components are available through the FrightProps store and are demonstrated in a practical, hands-on format. This is a concise, beginner-friendly reference for anyone fine-tuning air-powered haunt effects.
This tutorial walks through the process of casting hyper-realistic resin eyeballs suitable for Halloween props, animatronics, and prosthetics. The creator uses silicone mold rubber alongside both white and clear casting resins, layering them to achieve convincing depth and translucency. Printed iris files — available from the creator's website — are incorporated into the build for added realism. Note that a corrected and complete version of this tutorial has been published separately by the creator.
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.
This short tutorial from Haunt Former introduces the corpsing technique as applied to animal skeletons, transforming bare bones into convincingly decayed, realistic Halloween props. The video is part of the HauntTober 2018 series, which focuses on seasonal prop-building content. Corpsing adds organic texture and visual horror to skeletal figures, making them far more effective in haunt and home display settings.
This short video from Haunt Former offers a peek inside a Halloween prop bin, building curiosity around what items are stored or collected within. The format suggests a reveal or showcase style, likely displaying props used in home haunting or haunt building. Given the minimal metadata available, the exact contents and context remain unclear.
This short-form video from the Haunted Attraction Network offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of a newly recognized, award-winning haunted attraction in Maryland. At just two minutes, it provides a high-level look at the design and construction process that went into building the haunt. The clip appears to be a promotional or teaser piece highlighting the achievement and craftsmanship behind the attraction.
This episode of GMHaunts' Channel 10/31 interview series features a conversation with fellow creator Haunt Former (Mak), a prolific Halloween content creator with millions of views. The discussion covers his deep passion for horror movies, his journey into building haunts, and the backstory of his widely circulated Spirit Halloween pandemic-closure April Fools joke from 2020. The episode offers a candid look at what drives dedicated Halloween creators and what Mak has planned going forward.
Haunt Former hosts a live stream session focused on assembling and arranging a Spooky Town display, inviting the community to watch and engage in real time. The session is part of an ongoing series of live events on the channel dedicated to all things Halloween. Viewers can expect casual haunt-building energy with music and community interaction throughout the broadcast.
This is a live-stream broadcast from Haunt Former celebrating National Haunters Day, serving as a community gathering point for Halloween and haunt enthusiasts. The channel covers a broad range of Halloween content including prop builds, haunted house walkthroughs, prop reviews, and haunt storytelling. The live format suggests real-time interaction with viewers and fellow haunters. Sponsor support from well-known Halloween retailers indicates an established presence in the haunt community.
GMHaunts host sits down with Jaden's Videos, a prominent haunter and horror content creator, for a candid interview about his journey in the Halloween community. Jaden shares his background in scare acting, his experience running his own haunt, and his passion for writing and producing short horror films. The conversation covers how he got started and where his creative pursuits are headed, offering an inside look at a multi-talented member of the haunt world.
A live-stream episode from the Haunt Former channel, covering Halloween haunt topics in the creator's signature community-focused style. The channel spans home haunt builds, prop construction, haunted house walkthroughs, and prop reviews, with sponsorships from several well-known Halloween retailers. The live format suggests real-time audience interaction around haunt planning, building tips, or seasonal discussion. Background music is sourced from a variety of royalty-free and Halloween-themed composers.
This appears to be a live-streamed haunt-building session from the Haunt Former channel, likely featuring real-time haunt construction, decoration, or design work. The evocative title suggests a themed welcome scene or entrance element may be a focal point. With no source description available, specific content details remain uncertain. Viewers tuning in would experience the creative process of haunt building as it unfolds live.
This short video highlights plastic wall panels available at Walmart as a potential building material for home or backyard haunts. The creator points viewers toward an accessible, retail-sourced option for constructing haunt environments on a budget. At just one minute, it serves as a quick tip rather than a full tutorial.
Hauntcast's Professor Wick-Ed Gannon walks haunters through the process of breathing new life into aging or outdated animatronics by refurbishing, repurposing, and reprogramming them. The segment is part of the Something Wicked series and targets both home haunters and attraction builders looking to maximize value from existing prop investments. Rather than retiring old animatronics, viewers learn strategies to reintegrate them into a haunt in fresh, creative ways.
