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Industrial Decay

Videos built around the industrial decay theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

11 videos

Rusted Metal Paint Effect using Hairspray & Coffee Grounds
12:34
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Rusted Metal Paint Effect using Hairspray & Coffee Grounds

This tutorial from VanOaksProps covers two distinct techniques for achieving a convincing rusted, aged-metal paint finish on props and set pieces. The first method uses hairspray as a resist layer to create realistic chipped and peeling paint, while the second incorporates coffee grounds to build up a grungy, corroded surface texture. Both approaches rely on accessible, low-cost materials and are well-suited to haunted house scenic painting or cosplay prop finishing. Note that the creator issued a correction: any mention of 'burnt umber' in the video is intended to mean 'raw sienna.'

VanOaksProps· 216,868 views
Mastering the Art of Aging: How to Paint a Sign to Look Like Aged Metal
8:04
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Mastering the Art of Aging: How to Paint a Sign to Look Like Aged Metal

VanOaksProps walks through a multi-step painting technique to make a flat sign look convincingly like aged, weathered metal. The process layers spray paints and acrylic colors — including gold tones and teal for a patina effect — along with baby powder and spray adhesive for added texture. The creator frames the skill as a storytelling tool, arguing that small prop details like this elevate the overall quality of a haunt. A giveaway for the finished sign from the video was also featured.

VanOaksProps· 13,400 views
Fright Lights Halloween Prop Flickering Lights
0:34
Product Reviews

Fright Lights Halloween Prop Flickering Lights

FrightProps showcases their Fright Lights product, a simulated fluorescent light prop designed for haunted house environments. Unlike real fluorescent tubes that burn out quickly when rapidly cycled, these units are built to withstand continuous random flickering with a claimed lifespan exceeding 100,000 hours. The prop is available with or without an audio component and features a programmable controller for scene and sound management.

FrightProps· 11,208 views
How to Make Rust Effects Using Rust Dust
2:03
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make Rust Effects Using Rust Dust

This short tutorial from FrightProps demonstrates a simple four-step process for adding convincing rust effects to Halloween props and haunted house scenery using their Rust Dust product. A base coat of paint is applied, Rust Dust is sprinkled onto the wet surface, and once dry, a spray activator triggers a realistic oxidation effect. The technique requires minimal tools and no special skills, making it accessible to haunters at any level.

FrightProps· 7,570 views
Brutal Rust Paint Demonstration 2
2:08
DIY PropsBeginner

Brutal Rust Paint Demonstration 2

This short demonstration from FrightProps showcases a specialty rust paint product capable of making surfaces appear aged and corroded. The technique is applicable to Halloween props, haunted house set pieces, and scenic design elements. It offers a quick, accessible way to add realistic weathering effects to almost any material.

FrightProps· 4,214 views
Brutal Rust Paint Demonstration
4:03
DIY PropsBeginner

Brutal Rust Paint Demonstration

This short demonstration from FrightProps showcases a rust paint product designed to make props and surfaces appear aged and corroded. The technique is applicable to a wide range of materials used in Halloween props, haunted houses, and scenic design. The video focuses on the visual results achievable with the product rather than an in-depth step-by-step tutorial.

FrightProps· 3,862 views
Entering the Haunted Mine Drop at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park!
0:48
Theme Park Halloween Events

Entering the Haunted Mine Drop at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park!

This short video captures the experience of entering the Haunted Mine Drop attraction at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, a unique haunted ride set within a real cave environment. The clip offers a first-person perspective on the queue or entry sequence leading into the attraction. At just one minute, it serves as a teaser-style look at one of the more distinctive haunted experiences in the theme park world.

Haunted Attraction Network· 3,672 views
Rip City FX Death Metal Rusting System
0:57
Product Reviews

Rip City FX Death Metal Rusting System

This short product spotlight from FrightProps introduces the Rip City FX Death Metal Rusting System, a dedicated solution for creating convincing rust effects on props and haunt scenery. The product promises a step forward in realistic weathering, giving haunted attraction builders an accessible way to age metal-looking surfaces. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product overview rather than a full tutorial.

FrightProps· 2,216 views
Hayride LIGHTING, Hanging the MERMAID, & Building a Mini, Creepy BILLBOARD
15:56
Home Haunts

Hayride LIGHTING, Hanging the MERMAID, & Building a Mini, Creepy BILLBOARD

This build vlog from Haunt Former documents a progress session on the 'Port Chum' haunted hayride attraction, focusing on three key tasks: installing lighting across the port-themed set, hanging a mermaid display prop from its dedicated post, and constructing a small creepy billboard styled as 'Churn Canning Co.' signage. The video is part of an ongoing series chronicling the full creation of the Port Chum haunt environment. Viewers get an in-progress look at how themed signage and atmospheric lighting come together to sell a cohesive nautical horror setting.

Haunt Former· 1,733 views
Haunted Coal Mine Haunted House | Dark Nights at Hersheypark 2024
2:55
Theme Park Halloween Events

Haunted Coal Mine Haunted House | Dark Nights at Hersheypark 2024

This video offers a walkthrough of the Haunted Coal Mine attraction featured at Hersheypark's Dark Nights 2024 Halloween event. Visitors encounter Tommyknocker-themed scares within a mine setting that blends tight quarters, hidden terrors, and immersive underground atmosphere. Dark Nights runs on weekends through early November and includes five haunted houses, scare zones, and family-friendly daytime activities. The event is a well-rounded Halloween destination combining thrill rides with after-dark fright experiences.

Haunted Attraction Network· 1,074 views
A slower take of the haunted Mine Drop at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
0:34
Theme Park Halloween Events

A slower take of the haunted Mine Drop at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

This short clip offers a slower-paced look at the haunted Mine Drop attraction at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, giving viewers a chance to take in the theming and atmosphere without the blur of full-speed motion. The reduced pace reveals the scenic and horror design elements built around the mine-shaft drop ride concept. It appears to be shared via the Haunted Attraction Network as a highlight of a seasonal Halloween event experience.

Haunted Attraction Network· 852 views