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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

BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog
8:57
DIY Props

BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog

Haunt Former documents the construction of a crematorium facade for their 2022 home haunt, Cotton County Crematorium. The build is presented as an affordable and visually convincing centerpiece prop that ties the entire themed display together. With the official haunt only weeks away at the time of filming, the vlog captures the excitement and urgency of the final build stages.

Haunt Former· 3,165 views
DIY Funeral Hearse Tutorial - The horse drawn centerpiece for your Halloween graveyard!! FULL SIZED!
16:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Funeral Hearse Tutorial - The horse drawn centerpiece for your Halloween graveyard!! FULL SIZED!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a full-sized Victorian-style horse-drawn funeral hearse as a dramatic centerpiece for a Halloween graveyard display. The build is designed around commonly available materials, making it accessible to home haunters without specialized resources. The finished prop features a zombie horse and period-appropriate hearse styling suited for large outdoor setups.

Monster Tutorials· 54,809 views
How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃
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DIY Props

How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie walk through the process of building DIY Halloween tombstones for graveyard-style yard displays. The video is a short-form overview covering the essentials of crafting spooky cemetery props at home. It appears aimed at Halloween decorators looking to elevate their seasonal yard setup with homemade tombstones.

Wicked Makers· 458,769 views
Make a Holiday krampus picture taking throne
15:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a Holiday krampus picture taking throne

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of a Krampus-themed photo-op throne, blending Christmas folklore with haunted-attraction aesthetics. The build is designed to serve as an interactive set piece where guests can sit for holiday horror photos. Foam fabrication appears to be a primary construction method, with specialty foam materials sourced from a dedicated foam supplier. The project is a creative crossover between seasonal holiday décor and professional haunt prop-making.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,503 views
DIY 7ft Reaper tutorial...with fog and lantern. Light and spooky, make this Halloween prop today!
25:07
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY 7ft Reaper tutorial...with fog and lantern. Light and spooky, make this Halloween prop today!

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building an impressive 7-foot Grim Reaper Halloween prop using materials that are easy to source. The build incorporates a lantern and fog effects to give the finished figure an eerie, atmospheric presence. At 25 minutes, the tutorial is designed to be approachable for builders of most skill levels.

Monster Tutorials· 105,595 views
Animated Pumpkin Head Prop "Sneak Peek" Trailer HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video
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DIY Animatronics

Animated Pumpkin Head Prop "Sneak Peek" Trailer HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video

This short teaser trailer previews an upcoming full DIY tutorial for building an animated, motorized pumpkin head Halloween prop. The prop features movement and a fog-spewing effect, making it a striking centerpiece for yard haunts, cemetery displays, or as a scarecrow head in a cornfield scene. No build instructions are included in this clip — it serves purely as a preview of the full how-to video to come.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 3,643 views
make a porthole-nautical decor frame spooky underwater ship
18:07
DIY PropsIntermediate

make a porthole-nautical decor frame spooky underwater ship

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of transforming a nautical porthole frame into a spooky underwater ship prop suitable for haunted house or haunted attraction use. The build focuses on giving the piece a dark, eerie maritime aesthetic that fits seamlessly into an immersive themed environment. At roughly 18 minutes, the video offers a solid look at how everyday nautical decor can be repurposed into compelling Halloween set pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,698 views
Monster Tales: Tiffany of T-Rex Talents Talks Scare Acting and SFX with Ed & Marsha
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Scare Acting

Monster Tales: Tiffany of T-Rex Talents Talks Scare Acting and SFX with Ed & Marsha

In this Monster Tales interview, Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds sit down with Tiffany Manning of T-Rex Talents to explore her journey into monsters, haunt acting, SFX makeup, and prop building. Tiffany shares how she developed a career that spans scare acting at Ohio's Forsaken haunted house, performing with the traveling Paranormal Cirque, and creating fully original characters from concept through costume. As a wheelchair-using little person, she brings a genuinely unique physical presence and perspective to every project, both on and behind the camera. The conversation grew out of a personal meeting at the Midwest Haunters Convention, giving it a warm, community-driven feel.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,840 views
Old Man Winter!
2:44:17
DIY PropsAdvanced

Old Man Winter!

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios presents a lengthy, in-depth session dedicated to creating an Old Man Winter Halloween character. The video appears to cover the full prop and mask-making process for this original seasonal-horror character concept. At nearly three hours, this is likely a comprehensive build or sculpting walkthrough aimed at serious haunters and prop makers. The Old Man Winter theme blends winter imagery with haunted attraction aesthetics for a distinctive, non-traditional Halloween character.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,418 views
dementor build Halloween
6:11
DIY PropsBeginner

dementor build Halloween

Stiltbeast Studios teams up with Wizarding World and Warner Bros. to present a family-friendly DIY Dementor prop build inspired by Harry Potter. The roughly six-minute tutorial guides viewers through recreating the iconic dark creature as a Halloween decoration for the home. The project was created as part of a broader Harry Potter Halloween initiative centered around the #DarkArtsMonth campaign.

StiltbeastStudios· 63,701 views
Grave Digger, Custom Myers, Gibbering Mouther
3:16:53
DIY Props

Grave Digger, Custom Myers, Gibbering Mouther

This Stiltbeast Studios session hosted by Allen Hopps covers three distinct Halloween character and prop builds: a Grave Digger, a custom Michael Myers, and a Gibbering Mouther creature. The video appears to be a long-form workshop or demonstration spanning over three hours, likely walking through design and fabrication techniques for haunted attraction use. Each segment showcases a different horror archetype, from classic graveyard characters to iconic slasher reimaginings to fantasy-horror monsters.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,941 views
Animated Spooky Sign HALLOWEEN Motorized Prop & DIY How-To Video
29:49
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Spooky Sign HALLOWEEN Motorized Prop & DIY How-To Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animated Halloween warning sign suitable for yard haunts, front porches, or haunted house displays. The project uses a fixed-speed AC motor to bring a ghostly spooky sign to life with continuous movement. The channel focuses on helping home haunters and crafters achieve professional-looking animated props using accessible DIY methods. At 30 minutes, the video covers both the build process and the materials needed from start to finish.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 61,302 views
Turtle And Insect Swamp Party!
3:02:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Turtle And Insect Swamp Party!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads an extended deep-dive session focused on building swamp-themed props and creature pieces, including turtle and insect characters suited for haunted attractions. At over three hours, this is a substantial workshop-style video covering fabrication techniques for organic, nature-horror themed pieces. Viewers can expect detailed hands-on instruction on bringing creepy swamp dwellers to life for professional or home haunt environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,276 views
Leechataur!
2:26:26
DIY PropsAdvanced

Leechataur!

StiltBeast Studios creator Allen Hopps presents the Leechataur, an original hybrid creature prop combining leech and centaur concepts into a wearable haunted-attraction build. The lengthy runtime suggests an in-depth, step-by-step fabrication walkthrough covering the creature's construction from concept through completion. Known for pushing creature design boundaries, Hopps delivers the kind of detailed monster-making content StiltBeast Studios is recognized for in the haunt industry.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,321 views
The Beast And The Gourd!
3:24:21
DIY PropsIntermediate

The Beast And The Gourd!

StiltbeastStudios hosts Allen Hopps in this lengthy prop-building session centered on crafting a Halloween gourd or pumpkin-themed creature piece. The video appears to cover the hands-on construction of a beast-and-gourd prop or mask suitable for haunted attraction use. At over three hours, it likely walks viewers through multiple stages of the build in real time. StiltbeastStudios is known for foam fabrication and wearable creature work, suggesting the content leans toward mask or costume prop construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,177 views
Mold A Bear Workshop!
4:25:56
DIY PropsAdvanced

Mold A Bear Workshop!

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps leads an extended, in-depth workshop on molding a bear character prop, likely covering the full mold-making pipeline from sculpt to finished piece. At over four hours long, this is a comprehensive, professional-level instructional session aimed at serious prop builders. The video bridges wearable mask fabrication and haunted attraction prop construction, reflecting Stiltbeast's signature blend of creature-shop craft and haunt industry expertise.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,863 views
Werewolf tuesday!
1:56:39
Makeup Tutorials

Werewolf tuesday!

StiltbeastStudios hosts another Tuesday session focused on werewolf-themed mask or prop creation, led by Allen Hopps. The session likely covers design and fabrication techniques relevant to haunted attraction characters and Halloween props. At nearly two hours, it appears to be a long-form, in-depth creative session typical of the Stiltbeast format.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,532 views
Corona-cation!
3:03:52
DIY Props

Corona-cation!

From StiltbeastStudios, this extended session with Allen Hopps appears to be a lengthy quarantine-era creative build capturing hands-on Halloween prop and mask work. Running just over three hours, it likely offers an in-depth look at the fabrication process favored by professional haunted attraction designers. The informal, stay-at-home context suggests a relaxed, workshop-style format with plenty of technique and conversation.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,341 views
Sea CReature. Work
2:41:28
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sea CReature. Work

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads viewers through what appears to be an in-depth creature fabrication project centered on a sea creature prop or wearable character. At nearly three hours in length, the video likely covers design, construction, and finishing stages of the build. Stiltbeast Studios is known for high-quality haunted attraction prop work, making this a detailed, professional-level resource for creature builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,070 views
Demomorgorgon!
3:09:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

Demomorgorgon!

StiltbeastStudios takes on a Demogorgon-inspired creature build in this nearly three-hour deep-dive from Allen Hopps. True to the channel's reputation, the video likely covers the full construction process of a large-scale wearable or interactive creature prop suitable for haunted attractions. Viewers can expect the detailed, professional-level fabrication techniques Stiltbeast is known for throughout the Halloween industry.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,562 views
Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes

This highlight reel draws from standout moments across Distortions Unlimited's 'Making Monsters' reality series, which aired on the Travel Channel. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the professional monster-making studio, featuring key team members including Ed Edmunds, Jordu Schell, and guest Alice Cooper. The clip showcases the breadth of Distortions Unlimited's work, spanning animatronics, masks, costumes, and large-scale Halloween props. It serves as an energetic introduction to the company's craft and the personalities who bring their creatures to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,843 views
DIY Animated Zombie Arms HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
15:40
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Zombie Arms HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized animatronic zombie arms prop suitable for home haunts, haunted houses, or front yard cemetery displays. The build uses a fixed-speed AC motor (sourced from FrightProps) to animate the arms, giving the finished prop a professional-quality look. The channel focuses on accessible DIY techniques designed to help hobbyist haunters achieve impressive results without a commercial budget.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 47,977 views
DIY Animated Snakes HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
9:36
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Snakes HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a motorized animatronic snake prop that realistically slithers for Halloween displays. The project is designed to fit a variety of settings including a witch's den, haunted house, or graveyard yard haunt. The channel presents the build in an accessible, easy-to-follow format aimed at helping hobbyists achieve professional-looking results at home.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 20,975 views
How to Make a ROACH CRATE (Halloween Prop Tutorial)
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DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a ROACH CRATE (Halloween Prop Tutorial)

This short tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through building a crate prop packed with roaches for a high-disgust Halloween display. The concept plays on the universal fear of crawling insects, amplifying the gross-out factor by containing them in a single creepy vessel. At just five minutes, the build is accessible and quick, making it a great addition to a home haunt or yard display. The finished prop delivers strong visual impact with minimal complexity.

Haunt Former· 2,372 views