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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.

17136 videos

GTHIC Ring Giveaway Winner PLUS Vacation, Running, Brains, Facehuggers VLOG
7:25
Other

GTHIC Ring Giveaway Winner PLUS Vacation, Running, Brains, Facehuggers VLOG

This is a casual vlog from the Monster Tutorials channel covering a giveaway winner announcement for GTHIC skull rings, a brief Florida vacation recap, and a personal running challenge update. The creator also gives viewers a preview of brain and facehugger props available for purchase or further decoration. It serves as a community touchpoint rather than a step-by-step tutorial, blending personal updates with light Halloween prop promotion.

Monster Tutorials· 2,718 views
Beetlejuice Animatronic CANCELED! Leaked Beetlejuice Prop for 2021! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
10:55
Prop Reviews

Beetlejuice Animatronic CANCELED! Leaked Beetlejuice Prop for 2021! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

GMHaunts reveals what appears to be leaked details about a previously canceled Spirit Halloween animatronic — identified internally as ANIM 252 — which is reportedly a Beetlejuice character prop slated for a 2021 retail debut. The video digs into the backstory of why the animatronic was initially shelved and what its reemergence could mean for Spirit Halloween's upcoming lineup. It serves as a news-style breakdown for fans following Spirit Halloween product releases and haunt community leaks.

GMHaunts· 1,613 views
LATEX MASK MAKING TALK THROUGH
20:58
DIY PropsIntermediate

LATEX MASK MAKING TALK THROUGH

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the full latex mask-making process in a single consolidated overview, condensing material that is otherwise spread across many hours of separate videos. Rather than a step-by-step hands-on tutorial, this is a high-level talk-through designed to give beginners and intermediate makers a clear mental map of the entire workflow before they dive deeper. The goal is to help viewers ask smarter, more targeted questions as they pursue the craft further.

StiltbeastStudios· 33,769 views
Cuddles The Clown LEAKED! Discussing Cuddles The Clown! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
7:51
Prop Reviews

Cuddles The Clown LEAKED! Discussing Cuddles The Clown! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

This video covers the leaked reveal of Spirit Halloween's 'Cuddles The Clown,' a large animatronic clown prop slated for the 2020 season. The host discusses the prop's details, including a corrected height of 6.2 feet, and shares his opinion on its pricing. It appears to be a reaction and commentary piece aimed at Spirit Halloween enthusiasts and haunt fans eager for early looks at upcoming releases.

GMHaunts· 229 views
Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe
3:13
Prop Reviews

Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe

Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds takes viewers behind the scenes of 'Shock and Awe,' the company's cut-off-head beheading illusion prop. The video walks through how the illusion works, highlights its key features, and explains how it can be integrated into a haunted attraction or themed venue. The segment wraps with a live demonstration of the illusion in action, with Ed playing the victim.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,714,153 views
HOST (2020) | Movie Review | Best Horror Movie of 2020?
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Other

HOST (2020) | Movie Review | Best Horror Movie of 2020?

This video is a review of HOST (2020), a horror film shot entirely over a Zoom call during the pandemic. The Slash 'N Cast crew shares their take on whether it earns its reputation as the best horror movie of 2020. The review likely covers tone, scares, and the film's creative use of its limited format.

Slash 'N Cast· 2,990 views
Big Lots HALLOWEEN 2020 | Store Tour | Decorations & Animatronics
15:19
Product Reviews

Big Lots HALLOWEEN 2020 | Store Tour | Decorations & Animatronics

The host walks through a Big Lots retail location scouting the 2020 Halloween seasonal section, highlighting available decorations, animatronics, and props. The video serves as a shopping guide for Halloween enthusiasts looking to see what the chain had on offer that year. It provides a candid, first-person look at in-store inventory before committing to a purchase. Part of a broader 2020 Halloween store tour series by the Haunt Former channel.

Haunt Former· 27,580 views
Making A TOXIC ZOMBIE Halloween Prop - Part 2 (Adding Smoke Compatibility)
11:26
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making A TOXIC ZOMBIE Halloween Prop - Part 2 (Adding Smoke Compatibility)

This is part two of a three-part series from GMHaunts focused on building a Toxic Zombie Halloween prop. The episode centers on modifying the prop to be compatible with a smoke or fog effect, adding an atmospheric layer to the finished piece. The series appears aimed at hobbyist haunters looking to elevate store-bought or scratch-built props with practical effects.

GMHaunts· 91 views
Floating "Fireflies" Effect - DIY Halloween Props
10:01
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Floating "Fireflies" Effect - DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through a beginner-friendly DIY recreation of the iconic glowing firefly effect from Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean swamp scene. The build repurposes solar pathway lights fitted with yellow-green LEDs, suspended on near-invisible fishing line to mimic slowly drifting fireflies in a tree canopy or yard haunt setting. No expensive tools are required, making this an accessible weekend project for Halloween decorators at any skill level. The duo also share the charming origin story of the original Disneyland effect.

Wicked Makers· 421,234 views
Last Goat Standing!
2:20:31
DIY Props

Last Goat Standing!

From StiltbeastStudios and Allen Hopps comes this lengthy Halloween-focused video centered on a goat-themed prop or mask build. Running over two hours, the session likely covers design, fabrication, and finishing details for a haunted-attraction-ready piece. The goat motif is a popular horror and occult staple, making this a compelling subject for haunt builders and prop enthusiasts alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,388 views
Giant Monster Hand Tries to Grab Person | "The Hand" Animatronic Prop by Distortions
2:35
Prop Reviews

Giant Monster Hand Tries to Grab Person | "The Hand" Animatronic Prop by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases 'The Hand,' a large commercial animatronic prop built in a custom Yeti/snow beast configuration with giant claws. The prop features articulated moving fingers, a latex-and-foam exterior over a metal armature, and built-in monster sound effects. A company representative demonstrates the grabbing motion up close, highlighting the prop's scare potential. The video serves as a product showcase aimed at haunted attraction operators and Halloween enthusiasts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,813 views
TWISTED Tina, ANGELINE, Ellie HATCHET, Miss MERCY... #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
9:30
Prop Reviews

TWISTED Tina, ANGELINE, Ellie HATCHET, Miss MERCY... #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

This video wraps up the #SpiritSneakPeeks2020 series from the Haunt Former channel, showcasing a final batch of Spirit Halloween props and characters for the 2020 season. The featured subjects include Twisted Tina, Angeline, Ellie Hatchet, and Miss Mercy. It serves as a concluding preview segment aimed at helping Halloween enthusiasts scout standout retail offerings before the season. The channel is sponsored by several Halloween industry brands and features curated spooky background music throughout.

Haunt Former· 5,157 views
Making A TOXIC ZOMBIE Halloween Prop - Part 1 (Painting, Adding Blood)
12:41
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making A TOXIC ZOMBIE Halloween Prop - Part 1 (Painting, Adding Blood)

Part one of a three-part series focused on building a custom toxic zombie Halloween prop from scratch. This installment covers the painting process and blood effects to achieve a gory, contaminated look. The finished prop is designed to work alongside fog effects for added atmosphere.

GMHaunts· 215 views
Wailing PHANTOM, Mr. SALTY, The GATEKEEPER, The HAUNTRESS... #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
7:26
Prop Reviews

Wailing PHANTOM, Mr. SALTY, The GATEKEEPER, The HAUNTRESS... #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

This video covers a roundup of Spirit Halloween's 2020 sneak-peek prop reveals, spotlighting four featured characters: the Wailing Phantom, Mr. Salty, The Gatekeeper, and The Hauntress. The host from the Haunt Former channel walks viewers through the newly unveiled additions to Spirit Halloween's seasonal lineup. It serves as a quick catch-up for Halloween enthusiasts wanting to stay current on what the retail giant is releasing that year.

Haunt Former· 5,821 views
Creating A Fantasy Pirate (thrift Store)
5:01:26
Costume TutorialsIntermediate~$85

Creating A Fantasy Pirate (thrift Store)

Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a complete fantasy pirate costume build sourced entirely from a thrift store on the day of the build. The full-length video covers the entire process from raw thrift store finds to finished character, making it accessible for creators at various skill levels. The build came in around $85 total, proving that compelling haunted attraction-quality costumes don't require a large budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 17,179 views
Taking a Look At Home Depot's Halloween 2020 Animatronics, Props, and Decor!
17:35
Prop Reviews

Taking a Look At Home Depot's Halloween 2020 Animatronics, Props, and Decor!

GMHaunts walks through Home Depot's Halloween 2020 lineup, spotlighting the animatronics, props, and decorative items available that season. The video serves as a buyer's guide and first-look review for shoppers wanting to see the products in action before purchasing. It offers an enthusiastic overview of what the big-box retailer brought to the table for the 2020 Halloween season.

GMHaunts· 553 views
Techniques for distressing and ageing costumes
17:23
Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Techniques for distressing and ageing costumes

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through multiple hands-on techniques for distressing and aging fabric costumes, using a Tombs of the Blind Dead-inspired piece as the working example. The video covers a range of weathering methods to achieve a convincingly decayed, aged look on costume fabric. Both heat tools and color sprays appear to be among the techniques demonstrated. This is a practical, project-based tutorial ideal for costume builders looking to push their finish work to the next level.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,588 views
Make PVC Look Like Wood
9:34
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Make PVC Look Like Wood

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly technique for transforming ordinary PVC pipe into convincing faux wood using a heat gun, Apoxie Sculpt for texture, and layered acrylic paints. The method is versatile enough to produce a witches' broom handle, a cauldron stirring stick, or a Harry Potter-style broomstick. Multiple earth-tone paint colors are blended and dry-brushed to achieve realistic wood grain and aging. A final Mod Podge seal protects the finished piece for display or wear.

VanOaksProps· 60,693 views
Ranking My Top 5 Favorite In-Store Animatronics for 2020! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
15:30
Prop Reviews

Ranking My Top 5 Favorite In-Store Animatronics for 2020! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

The creator counts down their personal top five favorite Spirit Halloween in-store animatronics available for the 2020 season. The video offers an opinionated ranking aimed at helping viewers decide which props are worth their attention before hitting the stores. It falls within a broader series of Spirit Halloween sneak-peek and review content from the GMHaunts channel.

GMHaunts· 137 views
Making A Latex Creature Suit
4:04:56
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Making A Latex Creature Suit

StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of constructing a latex creature suit, pulling together multiple prior build phases into a cohesive finished wearable. The project spans a sculpted mask, a detailed back piece, and custom gloves, each covered in dedicated companion videos. This lengthy deep-dive reflects the scale and craftsmanship required to produce a professional-grade monster suit for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,794 views
Gothic Dress Try-On | Devil Night
14:14
Costume Tutorials

Gothic Dress Try-On | Devil Night

A fashion try-on haul featuring five gothic dresses from the brand Devil Night, with detailed fit and sizing notes for each style. The creator covers a mix of summery and fall-appropriate gothic looks, offering honest feedback on stretch, true-to-size accuracy, and fabric feel. Plus and curve sizing options from the same brand are also highlighted in the description for broader inclusivity.

Jade The Libra· 31,222 views
Mr. Salty RELEASED! Discussing Mr. Salty! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020
8:57
Prop Reviews

Mr. Salty RELEASED! Discussing Mr. Salty! #SpiritSneakPeeks2020

GMHaunts covers the official release of Mr. Salty, a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop that had previously surfaced as a leak. The host discusses the prop's details and shares where viewers can pre-order it directly from Spirit Halloween. The video is part of a broader Spirit Halloween 2020 sneak-peek series covering new seasonal offerings.

GMHaunts· 159 views
SCREAM 5 Update! | Courteney Cox CONFIRMED Returning as Gale Weathers!
2:49
Other

SCREAM 5 Update! | Courteney Cox CONFIRMED Returning as Gale Weathers!

This short news update from Slash 'N Cast covers the confirmed return of Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers in Scream 5. The video is part of the channel's ongoing horror movie news coverage rather than a Halloween prop, haunt, or DIY tutorial. At under three minutes, it functions as a quick headline-style announcement for horror fans following the franchise.

Slash 'N Cast· 2,076 views
hatching Day
9:59
DIY Props

hatching Day

Hatching Day is a StiltbeastStudios production hosted by Allen Hopps, focused on a Halloween prop or creature concept centered around a hatching theme. Given Stiltbeast's reputation for high-quality haunted attraction content, the video likely showcases a dramatic creature or monster emerging from an egg-style prop. No source description was provided, so specifics about build steps or materials cannot be confirmed.

StiltbeastStudios· 776 views