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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.

17143 videos

Hunchback

Hunchback

Poison Props showcases their Hunchback animatronic figure, a caged creature that simulates breaking free by thrashing side to side while dragging chains across its cell door and emitting screaming audio. The prop appears designed for professional haunt or high-end home haunt environments where dramatic, full-body movement and sound effects are desired. This is a commercial product listing/showcase rather than a DIY build tutorial.

POISON PROPS· 19,084 views

Fly Attack

Fly Attack

Poison Props showcases their Fly Attack animatronic, a giant mutated fly prop that rests low to the ground before launching upward with a shriek to startle guests. The low-profile resting position keeps the prop hidden in plain sight, maximizing the surprise factor. This short product showcase highlights the prop's scare mechanics for haunt buyers considering adding it to their attraction.

POISON PROPS· 18,163 views

Burning Window Slammer

Burning Window Slammer

Poison Props showcases their Burning Window Slammer, a commercial haunted house animatronic featuring a charred figure trapped behind a clear panel. The prop simulates a desperate victim pounding on the barrier while smoke and fire effects intensify the scene. This appears to be a product showcase or advertisement for the ready-made attraction piece available through Poison Props' website.

POISON PROPS· 18,213 views

Zombie Torso Cage

Zombie Torso Cage

This short showcase clip from Poison Props features a commercial animatronic zombie torso suspended inside a cage, complete with dangling viscera. The prop's scare effect triggers the torso to thrash violently and slam the cage door open and closed, delivering a startling jump-scare moment. It appears to be a product demonstration intended to drive sales through the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 15,766 views

Maggot Trash Can

Maggot Trash Can

The Maggot Trash Can is a commercial haunt prop from Poison Props featuring a pneumatically driven lid that slams open and launches upward to reveal a grotesque Maggot Man character snarling and growling inside. The rapid lid action delivers a high-impact startle effect well-suited for haunted house corridors, queue lines, or yard haunt setups. The prop appears ready-to-use straight from the manufacturer with no assembly required.

POISON PROPS· 18,743 views

Falling Angel

Falling Angel

Poison Props showcases their Falling Angel animatronic, a haunted prop depicting a weeping statue angel in a folded-arms resting pose. On trigger, the figure dramatically lurches forward, spreading its wings, turning its head, and emitting a sorrowful wail. The multi-action sequence creates a powerful startle effect suitable for professional haunts or high-end home setups.

POISON PROPS· 26,542 views

Face Off Man

Face Off Man

This short showcase video from Poison Props features their 'Face Off Man' animatronic — a bearded male figure that appears motionless before dramatically tearing away its own face to expose a screaming, blood-covered skull with a flopping tongue. The clip serves as a product demo highlighting the prop's startle potential for haunted attractions and home haunts. No build or tutorial content is present; the video functions primarily as a sales preview linking to the Poison Props storefront.

POISON PROPS· 30,736 views

Face Off Kid

Face Off Kid

Face Off Kid is a commercial haunt prop from Poison Props featuring a child figure dressed in a distressed pink bunny costume. The prop's signature effect is a dramatic mask-drop reveal that exposes a monstrous face beneath the innocent exterior. It combines a believable character setup with a startling payoff, making it well-suited for haunted house environments.

POISON PROPS· 31,763 views

Face Off Clown

Face Off Clown

This short showcase video from Poison Props features their Face Off Clown animatronic prop in action. The clown begins in a deceptively static pose before dramatically tearing its own face off and breaking into wild, erratic movement accompanied by maniacal laughter. It appears designed as a high-impact jumpscare prop suitable for haunted house or home haunt environments.

POISON PROPS· 36,710 views

Evil Attack Dog 2

Evil Attack Dog 2

Poison Props showcases their Evil Attack Dog 2, a commercially produced animatronic prop that conceals a snarling dog inside a dog house until triggered. The prop lunges forward and back with a significant stroke, barking and snarling to deliver a startling low-level scare aimed at patrons' legs and feet. The dog house enclosure keeps the mechanism hidden, maximizing surprise impact in a haunt environment.

POISON PROPS· 14,363 views

Corpse in the Closet

Corpse in the Closet

Poison Props showcases their 'Corpse in the Closet' commercial animatronic, a figure that lurks hidden behind shutters before launching into a dramatic reveal. When triggered, the shutters burst open and the corpse lunges forward while its head rotates side to side for a disorienting scare effect. The clip serves as a product demonstration for the prop available through the Poison Props store.

POISON PROPS· 16,674 views

3 Head Dropper

3 Head Dropper

This short showcase from Poison Props features their 3 Head Dropper, an animatronic haunt effect in which three severed heads hang suspended from chains above guests. At the trigger point, all three heads plunge downward to bring them face-to-face with patrons for a startling scare. The video serves as a product demonstration linking viewers directly to the purchase page.

POISON PROPS· 22,833 views

Mummified in Barbed Wire

Mummified in Barbed Wire

This video showcases a commercial haunted house prop from Poison Props featuring a bloody victim character wrapped in barbed wire. The figure animates with violent thrashing and screaming effects, making it a high-impact scare piece. It appears to be a product showcase or demonstration video intended to highlight the prop's motion and audio capabilities.

POISON PROPS· 17,469 views

Spirit Halloween LOGO CHANGES | Logo Edited for 2022 Season Signage - Spirit Halloween 2022

This video covers Spirit Halloween's updated logo ahead of their 2022 retail season, examining the visual changes made to the brand's familiar mark. The refreshed logo reportedly features new coloring, added shadows, and a glossier finish compared to the previous version. The creator walks viewers through the updated branding as it appeared on Spirit's website, discussing how it will roll out across signage and merchandise.

GMHaunts· 5,699 views

ALL Victims Revealed! | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Video Game

ALL Victims Revealed! | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Video Game

This video covers the full reveal of playable victim characters in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, reacting to and discussing an official Community Hub post from the game's developers. The Slash 'N Cast crew breaks down who the victims are and what players can expect from that side of the gameplay. It is a news and discussion piece aimed at fans of horror gaming and the TCM franchise.

Slash 'N Cast· 39,550 views

DARK DECOR HUNTING!!!

Halloween Decorating

DARK DECOR HUNTING!!!

Jade The Libra takes viewers on a dark decor shopping trip to At Home, HomeGoods, and Target, scouting pieces to refresh her living room with a gothic, spooky aesthetic. The video is part of an ongoing living room redecorating series and serves as both a personal haul and an inspiration guide for anyone building a year-round dark or Halloween-style home. A skeleton companion named Mr. Skeleton rides along for the adventure, adding personality to the outing. The video is sponsored by Shudder.

Jade The Libra· 52,669 views

Transworld Halloween Show 2022 Distortions Unlimited Booth Animatronics & Props

Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld Halloween Show 2022 Distortions Unlimited Booth Animatronics & Props

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers on a walkthrough of their booth at the Transworld Halloween Show 2022, showcasing a wide range of professional-grade animatronics and props. Featured pieces include large-scale creatures like Colossus, a T-Rex animatronic head, a Yeti, Mutant characters, and an Electric Chair animatronic, among others. The video doubles as both a product showcase and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the haunt industry's premier annual trade events. It serves as a useful reference for haunters scouting new animatronics and props for upcoming seasons.

DistortionsUnlimited· 44,315 views

First Look at SINGLE PLAYER! | Nvidia Trailer Breakdown | Evil Dead: The Game

First Look at SINGLE PLAYER! | Nvidia Trailer Breakdown | Evil Dead: The Game

This video is a breakdown and reaction to an Nvidia-related trailer revealing single-player content for Evil Dead: The Game. The host analyzes the trailer footage and discusses what it suggests about the upcoming solo mode. As a horror gaming news channel, Slash 'N Cast covers the reveal from a fan and enthusiast perspective.

Slash 'N Cast· 29,857 views

HauntScene Live! Warmup Episode #1 - Transworld Recap + Tips!

Professional Haunted Attractions

HauntScene Live! Warmup Episode #1 - Transworld Recap + Tips!

HauntScene host Johnny Bronto goes live to recap his experience at TransWorld's Halloween & Attractions Show and share practical tips for anyone planning to attend in the future. The episode is a casual, conversational livestream aimed at haunters and Halloween industry enthusiasts rather than a structured tutorial. HauntScene is a Florida-based travel and haunt-culture show that covers the broader haunted attraction world year-round. This warmup episode serves as both a community check-in and an industry event debrief.

HauntScene· 91 views

Creep Show Animatronic Clowns Scares at Transworld Halloween Show

Creep Show Animatronic Clowns Scares at Transworld Halloween Show

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Creep Show' animatronic at the 2022 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show in St. Louis. The piece features two clown figures — a large clown balancing a smaller one overhead — where the smaller clown rocks and kicks while the larger one lunges forward to deliver a jump scare when triggered. The demo captures real attendee reactions, giving haunters a clear sense of the prop's performance and scare impact. It blends dark humor with genuine fright in a single self-contained scene.

DistortionsUnlimited· 42,268 views

Making a Pirate Treasure Chest 💀 DIY Halloween Props

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Making a Pirate Treasure Chest 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie build an elaborate Sea of Thieves-inspired pirate treasure chest Halloween prop from XPS and EVA foam, complete with 3D-printed skull decorations and hardware details. The build is elevated by special effects including Arduino-controlled NeoPixel glowing eyes and a hidden microfogger that breathes eerie mist from the chest. The prop is finished with layered paints, Rub n Buff, and airbrushing to achieve a weathered, cursed aesthetic. It's a full-featured, multi-discipline build that blends prop fabrication, electronics, and effects work into a single showpiece.

Wicked Makers· 411,808 views

The Haunted Attraction Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Presentation

Professional Haunted Attractions

The Haunted Attraction Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Presentation

This video captures the Haunted Attraction Association's 2022 State of the Industry presentation, recorded live at Transworld's Halloween & Attractions Show. Board members are introduced before walking through the full agenda covering the current state of the professional haunt industry. It serves as an informative snapshot of where the haunted attraction business stood heading into the 2022 season. Accompanying presentation slides were made available separately through the HAA.

Haunted Attraction Network· 103 views

10ft Werewolf Info REVEALED, Pumpkin Stack + Skeleton LEAKED, and MORE | Home Depot Halloween 2022

Product Reviews

10ft Werewolf Info REVEALED, Pumpkin Stack + Skeleton LEAKED, and MORE | Home Depot Halloween 2022

GMHaunts breaks down newly surfaced details on Home Depot's upcoming 10-foot Towering Werewolf animatronic and covers additional leaked items — including a pumpkin stack and skeleton prop — expected for the 2022 Halloween season. The video functions as an enthusiast news roundup, aggregating early product intelligence for Halloween décor fans before items hit shelves. No hands-on unboxing or build content is featured; the focus is entirely on previewing and discussing what retailers appear to have in store.

GMHaunts· 3,849 views

Vintage Frankenstein Sidestepper REVEALED | FIRST 2022 Tabletop CONFIRMED - Spirit Halloween 2022

Vintage Frankenstein Sidestepper REVEALED | FIRST 2022 Tabletop CONFIRMED - Spirit Halloween 2022

GMHaunts reveals the first confirmed Spirit Halloween 2022 tabletop prop — a Vintage Frankenstein Sidestepper — based on newly released official stock photos. The video breaks down what the animatronic looks like and what its appearance in the catalog means for Spirit Halloween's 2022 lineup. It marks an early look at upcoming seasonal releases for collectors and haunt enthusiasts planning ahead.

GMHaunts· 1,339 views

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