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The Halloween Video Library

A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

91 videos

Incredible Ghostbusters Halloween Haunted House!
5:11
Home Haunts

Incredible Ghostbusters Halloween Haunted House!

A walkthrough tour of a fully themed Ghostbusters home haunt built for Halloween 2024. The display features iconic franchise elements including the Ecto-1, proton packs, ghost traps, and a Slimer character, all assembled into an immersive ghostbusting experience. The video showcases how a dedicated home haunter can transform a residential space into a cohesive, franchise-inspired attraction.

Creative Geekery· 4,334 views
PUMPKIN RIOT PRODUCTIONS: INTERVIEW w/ BRIAN HUNTER - Interviews with Haunting Gurus
1:24:12
Home Haunts

PUMPKIN RIOT PRODUCTIONS: INTERVIEW w/ BRIAN HUNTER - Interviews with Haunting Gurus

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Brian Hunter of Pumpkin Riot Productions for an in-depth conversation covering the full spectrum of yard haunt creation. The discussion spans sculpting and monster making through to airbrushing, lighting, and audio design. As part of Hauntcast's Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at one creator's craft and philosophy. Listeners come away with a broad range of practical inspiration drawn from Brian's hands-on experience.

Hauntcast· 167 views
LIVE! Workshop Build.
2:18:06
DIY Props

LIVE! Workshop Build.

A live workshop stream hosted by Matt Daniels of Creative Geekery where viewers vote on whether to build Ghostbusters or Alien-themed props together in real time. The session runs over two hours, emphasizing community participation and hands-on making. It offers an informal, collaborative environment for prop enthusiasts to watch and engage with the build process as it unfolds.

Creative Geekery· 613 views
Animatronic Skull Tutorial: The Prop Shop
5:24
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Animatronic Skull Tutorial: The Prop Shop

Lew Gorman of Grave Rot Studios walks viewers through building a simple animatronic skull using a repurposed reindeer motor. The tutorial is presented as part of Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment, keeping the build approachable for haunters at most skill levels. Supporting images and video are available on the Hauntcast website for those who want a closer look at the steps involved.

Hauntcast· 237 views
LIVE! Proton Pack Build
1:24:20
DIY Props

LIVE! Proton Pack Build

A live workshop session where the creator builds a Ghostbusters-inspired proton pack prop from scratch. The 84-minute stream follows the hands-on construction process in real time, giving viewers an unscripted look at the build. While specific techniques and materials are not detailed in the available metadata, the format offers an authentic maker experience.

Creative Geekery· 3,083 views
Pool Noodle Witches
16:05
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (foam noodles are inexpensive materials)

Pool Noodle Witches

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps demonstrates how to build witch props using pool noodles as the primary construction material. The video shows how affordable, lightweight foam noodles can be transformed into striking Halloween display pieces suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. It's a budget-friendly build that leans on creative foam fabrication rather than complex tools or electronics.

StiltbeastStudios· 59,890 views
VAN OAKS PROPS: DEREK YOUNG INTERVIEW
57:35
Other

VAN OAKS PROPS: DEREK YOUNG INTERVIEW

Hauntcast sits down with Derek Young of Van Oaks Props for a wide-ranging conversation about his home haunt, his approach to prop building, and the YouTube channel he uses to share tutorials with the haunting community. Derek offers insight into his creative process and the projects that define his work, including a floating lantern build. The episode is part of Hauntcast's ongoing series spotlighting influential voices in the home haunt world.

Hauntcast· 627 views
Haunted Graveyard: Interview w/ Chris Birkett - IWHG
1:19:06
Home Haunts

Haunted Graveyard: Interview w/ Chris Birkett - IWHG

Hauntcast host sits down with Arizona haunter Chris Birkett for an in-depth interview tour of his acclaimed home yard haunt, the Haunted Graveyard. Chris shares the vision, craftsmanship, and passion behind what has become a landmark Halloween attraction in his region. The conversation spans prop building, haunt design philosophy, and the dedication required to create a standout graveyard display. At nearly 80 minutes, this episode offers an extensive look inside one serious home haunter's creative world.

Hauntcast· 75 views
EVIL TED: TED SMITH - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
36:47
Other

EVIL TED: TED SMITH - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast sits down with Evil Ted Smith, a veteran Hollywood prop maker and visual effects artist with nearly three decades of film and TV credits spanning major blockbusters and hit series. Now globally recognized for his YouTube tutorials on foam armor and prop construction, Ted shares insights drawn from a career bridging big-budget productions and the DIY community. The conversation explores how professional industry experience translates into accessible techniques for haunters, cosplayers, and prop builders alike.

Hauntcast· 11 views
Mutant Long Legged Giant Spider - Mad Props 4 Props
4:04
DIY Props

Mutant Long Legged Giant Spider - Mad Props 4 Props

Hauntcast's 'Mad Props 4 Props' segment spotlights Bob Kowal's impressive mutant long-legged giant spider build, celebrating outstanding community prop work. The short feature highlights the creativity and craftsmanship behind this oversized arachnid Halloween prop. It serves as both recognition of a talented haunter and inspiration for others looking to create large-scale creature props.

Hauntcast· 16 views
Mutant Antimatronic DIY prop-antimatronic-spooky @DistortionsUnlimited
21:14
DIY Animatronics

Mutant Antimatronic DIY prop-antimatronic-spooky @DistortionsUnlimited

This video from the Horror 365 channel spotlights a DIY mutant-themed animatronic prop, with a nod to Distortions Unlimited as a creative reference or collaborator. The roughly 21-minute runtime suggests a detailed look at the build or the finished piece in action. The content sits squarely in the enthusiast haunt community, drawing connections to major industry events and creators. Expect a blend of prop showcase and DIY inspiration for home haunters and professional haunt builders alike.

Horror 365· 560 views
We Made A DIY Ghostbusters Trailer! And the reactions were...
11:09
Other

We Made A DIY Ghostbusters Trailer! And the reactions were...

The Creative Geekery team produced a fan-made Ghostbusters trailer for a Ghost Tours of NYC project, filming the iconic Ecto-1 on real New York City streets and recreating a firehouse interior complete with proton packs and ghost traps. The production was shot guerrilla-style with no studio backing, leaning entirely on DIY ingenuity and passion for the franchise. After uploading, the trailer went unexpectedly viral, with many viewers convinced it was an official Ghostbusters release. The video covers the full behind-the-scenes journey alongside the finished trailer and audience reaction footage.

Creative Geekery· 5,391 views
Exceptionally Eerie Home Haunt 2023 | Village Mire Yard Haunt 2023 #yardhaunt #homehaunt #lovecraft
7:22
Yard Haunts

Exceptionally Eerie Home Haunt 2023 | Village Mire Yard Haunt 2023 #yardhaunt #homehaunt #lovecraft

Village Mire is a Cape Cod yard haunt steeped in the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft, delivering an exceptionally eerie atmosphere that stands out among home haunts. The walkthrough showcases the creator's dedication to Lovecraftian theming, with references to Dagon, Cthulhu, and the cursed town of Innsmouth woven throughout the display. A Cthulhu-focused expansion was teased for the 2024 season, suggesting the haunt grows more ambitious each year.

Hauntcast· 763 views
Loctite Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin
21:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

Loctite Spray Foam DIY Pumpkin

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a Halloween pumpkin prop using Loctite spray foam as the primary material. The roughly 22-minute tutorial covers the fabrication process from shaping through finishing, resulting in a display-worthy jack-o'-lantern suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps brings his professional haunt-building sensibility to a relatively accessible material, making the technique approachable for intermediate makers.

StiltbeastStudios· 108,788 views
Spray Foam Frankenstein
30:01
DIY PropsIntermediate

Spray Foam Frankenstein

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of building a life-size Frankenstein prop using spray foam as the primary material. The video demonstrates how foam can be shaped and worked into a convincing monster figure suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication steps with a hands-on, practical approach characteristic of the channel.

StiltbeastStudios· 91,903 views
Solar Yard Lantern Scarecrow cornstalk Halloween scarecrow DIY traditional Halloween decoration
21:16
Yard HauntsBeginner

Solar Yard Lantern Scarecrow cornstalk Halloween scarecrow DIY traditional Halloween decoration

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a traditional Halloween scarecrow yard decoration complete with cornstalks and a solar yard lantern. The project leans into classic, rustic Halloween aesthetics suited for front-yard displays. It is a beginner-friendly build that delivers strong visual impact without requiring advanced tools or skills.

StiltbeastStudios· 99,316 views
Making FISHING CRATE & CHUM BUCKET Halloween/Haunt PROPS
4:55
DIY PropsBeginner

Making FISHING CRATE & CHUM BUCKET Halloween/Haunt PROPS

Haunt Former documents the creation of two nautical-themed props — fishing crates and chum buckets — destined to populate the harbor-side environment of the Port Chum Haunted Hayride. The short vlog-style episode offers a quick look at the build and painting process for these atmospheric scatter pieces. Both props are designed to reinforce the seaside horror setting across multiple locations within the haunt. This is part of an ongoing series chronicling the full development of the Port Chum event.

Haunt Former· 1,379 views
The Hallowed Haunting Grounds Home Haunt Studio City CA | Behind the Scenes w/ founder Gary Corb
26:37
Home Haunts

The Hallowed Haunting Grounds Home Haunt Studio City CA | Behind the Scenes w/ founder Gary Corb

This Hauntcast interview from 2009 features Gary Corb, the founder of the Hallowed Haunting Grounds, a legendary home haunt in Studio City, CA that ran for over three decades from 1973 to 2005. Gary shares behind-the-scenes insight into what made HHG one of the most influential home haunts in the country. The video serves as both a historical document and a tribute to Gary, who passed away in 2017 and remains a celebrated figure in the home haunting community.

Hauntcast· 477 views
Skeleton Groundbreaker | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial
23:31
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Skeleton Groundbreaker | Animated DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial

This roughly 24-minute tutorial walks viewers through building an animated skeleton groundbreaker, a mechanical prop designed to emerge from a graveyard scene with eerie, zombie-like motion. The host provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the moving figure so it can be added to a Halloween cemetery display. It's geared toward home haunters wanting a motorized centerpiece for their yard.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 171,611 views
SNEAK PEEK | DIY Animated Skeleton Groundbreaker | COMING SOON
0:38
DIY Animatronics

SNEAK PEEK | DIY Animated Skeleton Groundbreaker | COMING SOON

This short teaser previews an upcoming full DIY tutorial for a mechanically animated skeleton groundbreaker prop targeted at home haunters. The finished prop is designed to rise from the ground and serve as a centerpiece for a graveyard-themed outdoor display. The full build video is available via a linked tutorial on the same channel.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 4,172 views
No Longer the Great Pumpkin sculpture #charliebrown
0:12
DIY Props

No Longer the Great Pumpkin sculpture #charliebrown

This short-form video from the Haunted Attraction Network showcases a Halloween sculpture with a Charlie Brown 'Great Pumpkin' theme, suggesting the iconic character's pumpkin patch has taken a darker or more haunted turn. The piece appears to be a creative prop or decorative sculpture riffing on the beloved holiday classic. With no description or runtime provided, content specifics are inferred from the title alone.

Haunted Attraction Network· 1,766 views
build a house facade Halloween house
8:41
DIY PropsIntermediate

build a house facade Halloween house

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a Halloween house facade, with a strong focus on recreating the iconic look of the Myers house from the Halloween franchise. The build is aimed at haunted attraction builders and serious home haunters looking to add large-scale architectural set pieces to their displays. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the construction approach in this compact, under-10-minute tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 20,745 views
Halfway to Halloween Making a Mutant Baby Prop | Distortions Unlimited
12:18
DIY AnimatronicsPro

Halfway to Halloween Making a Mutant Baby Prop | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes look at their professional prop and animatronic production floor during their 'Halfway to Halloween' push. The team works to complete two Alien Parasite animatronics while simultaneously beginning the sculpt of a new Mutant Baby prop destined for Monster Day 2023. The video provides an insider view of the creative and time-pressured process of professional monster making at one of the USA's longest-running Halloween prop manufacturers. Viewers are encouraged to follow up with the next episode to see the completed Mutant Baby sculpt.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,773 views
DIY dementor ghost Halloween decoration long version
19:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY dementor ghost Halloween decoration long version

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a dementor-inspired ghost Halloween prop in this extended tutorial. The build is aimed at haunted attraction creators and serious home haunters looking to add a dramatic, imposing spirit figure to their display. Allen Hopps guides the process with the hands-on, professional approach the channel is known for.

StiltbeastStudios· 271,267 views