Video Tag
Every video tagged “home haunt” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
588 videos
This short Hauntcast tutorial walks through building a basic wooden armature intended to support a Halloween yard haunt prop called a 'Gourdie.' The frame is assembled from common lumber and hardware, keeping the build accessible and budget-friendly. At just three minutes, it delivers a focused, no-frills construction overview ideal for haunters who want a sturdy internal skeleton for a character prop.
This is a build-diary haul episode from a 2016 home haunt series centered around a fictional haunted theater called the Thurston Theater. The creator shares a shopping run across Michaels, Party City, and Dollar Tree to stock up on decorations and supplies as Halloween approaches. The episode is part of a larger season-long build documenting the assembly of a horror-themed home haunt.
This video showcases an animatronic build inspired by the iconic masked killer from the horror film The Strangers. The creator appears to have constructed a detailed, movie-accurate prop designed to frighten and impress Halloween enthusiasts. Based on the title's enthusiasm, the finished piece delivers a high-impact scare effect worthy of a professional display.
This is Part 3 of the Insomnia Haunted House 2019 build series from Haunt Former, documenting progress as Halloween rapidly approaches. The video focuses on the conversion of a garage space into a haunt environment, with particular attention given to a nightmare-themed bedroom scene that is nearly complete. It offers viewers an inside look at the late-stage construction and decorating push that many home haunters will recognize.
Day 3 of the HORROR haunted house build series follows the creator as he distresses movie-character cardboard cutouts using an open-flame technique to give them a creepy, aged look that fits the haunted Thurston Theater theme. The fictional backstory frames the haunt as an early-20th-century movie theater destroyed by fire in 1952, whose horror-film characters allegedly still roam its halls. The short build-diary format documents progress and shares a safety reminder about working with fire.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a Ring-movie-inspired well prop suitable for yard haunts and home haunts. The build recreates the iconic horror imagery from the film to create an atmospheric focal point for outdoor Halloween displays. At just six minutes, the video offers a compact, focused guide aimed at getting haunters a striking centerpiece without excessive complexity.
This vlog follows the creator as they put the finishing touches on their 2022 home haunt build, themed around a fictional crematorium called Cotton County Crematorium. Captured in the Halloween season spirit, the video documents the last-minute details that bring the display to life. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and atmosphere-crafting that goes into a personal haunted display.
This short-form video showcases the construction of a creepy swamp-creature prop called the Mire Man, built using common haunter materials. The build combines a PVC pipe skeleton with Free Form Air, plastic baggies, rope, twine, and a monster mud finish to achieve a grotesque, textured look. The result is a striking yard haunt centerpiece with a monstrous, mire-dwelling aesthetic.
This compact tutorial from Hauntcast walks through the full construction process for a Tar Creature Halloween prop suitable for home and yard haunts. The build layers common materials — chicken wire, shrink wrap, and bubble wrap — to create a creature armature, then adds texture and a finished surface using expanding foam and coating products. The creator offers a practical tip: skip Dragon Skin and coat directly with Leak Seal to save time and expense. The result is a striking, weather-tolerant outdoor monster prop.
This video is part of a series documenting the build of a home Halloween haunt, focusing specifically on props and environmental design. The creator walks through constructing a large spider prop from cardboard and black plastic, then dressing the yard with a campsite theme and additional atmospheric elements. Input from a Disney Imagineer informs the overall design philosophy, and the video includes a Spirit Halloween shopping run, lighting setup, a fake campfire build, and both daytime and nighttime walkthroughs. A retro 80s TV pre-show segment adds an extra layer of immersive storytelling to the experience.
This tutorial from Hauntcast walks through building the mechanical core of a 'Well Peeper' animatronic prop — a swamp creature that rises or peers from a well. The build centers on a linear actuator paired with a pico volt controller to drive the motion, and a swamp-themed body form provides the visual character. A parts list is referenced within the video to help builders source what they need.
This episode marks the official start of active construction on the HORROR Haunted House 2016, a home haunt built around the fictional Thurston Theater — a vintage cinema that burned down on Halloween night in 1952 and remains haunted by characters from classic horror films. The video blends storytelling with behind-the-scenes build footage, establishing the lore and atmosphere of the attraction. It is part of an ongoing build-diary series documenting the haunt's progress from preparation through completion.
This is the official promotional trailer for Urban Legends, a Halloween haunted house event staged on October 31st, 2015 by creator Mak of the Haunt Former channel. The concept centers on bringing classic urban legends and creepypasta stories to life as immersive scare experiences. The trailer teases an ambitious home or independent haunt build, with behind-the-scenes construction content promised for later in the summer. It serves as both a hype piece for attendees and a subscriber call-to-action for fans following the build process.
This short clip demonstrates how to shape cured Great Stuff spray foam using a rasp, a low-cost hand tool that makes rough foam carving accessible to beginners. The technique shown is a foundational skill for DIY Halloween prop builders looking to create organic, textured surfaces. Despite its brief runtime, it delivers a focused, practical tip that can be applied immediately to home haunt and yard haunt projects.
This video appears to be a progress or status update for a home-built haunted trail project called HOLLOW #0000, shared by the Haunt Former channel. At roughly 12 minutes, the creator likely walks viewers through recent changes, additions, or plans for the outdoor haunt. Without a source description, specific details about props, scenes, or construction remain unclear.
A daytime walkthrough tour of Spooky Guy444's 2023 Halloween yard haunt, themed around a creepy traveling circus called 'Wally N Sons.' The display showcases an elaborately decorated outdoor setup featuring clowns, skeletons, and a mix of commercial animatronics and props. The circus concept ties the various elements together into a cohesive narrative environment visible in full daylight.
This short tutorial walks through building a gruesome animatronic grub or maggot prop using a linear actuator paired with a Death Studios arm puppet. The video covers the prop's base construction and how the actuator drives movement to bring the creature to life. It's a compact, focused guide suited for home haunters and small haunted attractions looking to add a creepy crawly effect on a manageable scale.
VanOaksProps celebrates three years on YouTube with a live-stream that doubles as a post-mortem breakdown of their Haunted Mansion-themed home haunt season. The creator reflects on what worked, what didn't, and shares behind-the-scenes insights into the build process. It's a candid, community-focused conversation rather than a step-by-step tutorial, making it a great watch for fans of the channel and home haunters looking for honest seasonal reflection.
This short tutorial from Hauntcast walks home haunters through adding a corn stalk scene to a yard display or haunted attraction quickly and with minimal effort. The focus is on achieving an atmospheric, harvest-horror look without a complicated build process. It's a bite-sized tip aimed at elevating seasonal outdoor setups.
Village Mire is a Cape Cod yard haunt showcasing an impressive Halloween display where roughly 85% of the props are entirely handmade by creator Chris Baker. The walkthrough highlights a richly themed graveyard environment featuring original characters like the Cauldron Creep and Pumpkin Creep, alongside nods to the cult classic Trick 'r Treat. Atmospheric scoring from Midnight Syndicate's Monsters of Legend album ties the visuals together into a cohesive, cinematic Halloween experience.
This short promotional trailer teases Haunt Former's 2016 home haunt, built around the fictional Thurston Theater — a 1920s movie house that burned down on Halloween night in 1952 and is said to still be haunted by characters from classic horror films. The trailer uses atmospheric narration and backstory to establish the haunt's immersive theme before visitors arrive. It serves as both a hype piece for returning fans and an introduction for newcomers to the annual home haunt event.
This is the first installment of Haunt Former's 2015 build series documenting the creation of Urban Legends, a home haunted house attraction based in Thurston Groves, Florida. The video focuses on the map and floor plan layout for the season, establishing the structural blueprint before construction begins. The haunt draws its theme from urban legends and myths sourced from around the world, giving each zone a distinct folklore-inspired identity. It sets the stage for subsequent build videos covering props, set dressing, and effects.
This short clip demonstrates how to add organic, vine-like texture to a Gourdie pumpkin Halloween prop using cotton fiber cord, rope, and twine. The materials are applied to the prop's surface to mimic creeping vines before the whole piece is sealed with Flex Seal for durability and a unified finish. It's a quick, accessible technique that elevates a basic pumpkin form into a more detailed and weather-resistant haunt piece.
A short-form raw video showcasing a horrifying circus-themed Halloween display assembled by Spooky Guy444. The setup features a mix of commercial props and animatronics with a dark carnival aesthetic. This is Part 1 of what appears to be a multi-part series capturing the full display.
