Halloween Universe

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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.

17130 videos

The Appeal Pushes On... | Victor Miller's Briefing | Friday the 13th Lawsuit Update
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Other

The Appeal Pushes On... | Victor Miller's Briefing | Friday the 13th Lawsuit Update

This short video from Slash 'N Cast provides an update on the ongoing intellectual property lawsuit between Victor Miller and Horror Inc over the rights to the Friday the 13th franchise. The coverage is part of a dedicated playlist tracking the case's developments over time. At roughly four minutes, it functions as a quick briefing rather than a deep-dive legal analysis. The outcome of this dispute has broad implications for the Friday the 13th game, films, and related media.

Slash 'N Cast· 15,307 views
Monster World 2019 at Monster Day Greeley Colorado
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Monster World 2019 at Monster Day Greeley Colorado

Monster World 2019 is a highlight reel from a professional walk-through attraction staged as part of Monster Day, an annual monster-themed festival held in Greeley, Colorado. The experience was a collaboration between Distortions Unlimited, who supplied animatronics and Halloween props, and Blazen Illuminations, who handled lighting, set decoration, and audio. Costumed performers from Terror in the Corn and City of the Dead brought the environment to life. The footage showcases the scale and production quality achievable when multiple professional haunt vendors partner for a community event.

DistortionsUnlimited· 154,687 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
Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay transform inexpensive plastic skulls into atmospheric dripping-candle props using just a few common materials. The build centers on melting candles over the skull to create a realistic wax-drip effect, finished with a dark wood stain for added depth. The project is explicitly beginner-friendly — a heat gun speeds things up, but an open flame can substitute. The result is a convincing, low-cost Halloween decoration that belies its simple construction.

Wicked Makers· 227,231 views
IT Chapter Two (2019) Movie REVIEW
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Other

IT Chapter Two (2019) Movie REVIEW

Haunt Former delivers a roughly 13-minute review of IT: Chapter Two (2019), the sequel based on Stephen King's iconic novel in which the adult Losers Club returns to Derry to face Pennywise once more. The video is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews horror film series. While the channel's broader content covers Halloween prop builds, haunt stories, and unboxings, this particular episode focuses squarely on film critique rather than hands-on haunting content.

Haunt Former· 1,657 views
NEW 2019 HALLOWEEN DECOR HAUL!!! SEPTEMBER!
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Halloween Decorating

NEW 2019 HALLOWEEN DECOR HAUL!!! SEPTEMBER!

A September 2019 Halloween haul video from Sam of Halloween Happy, filmed in Salem, Massachusetts. She highlights recent Halloween and fall décor finds sourced from some of her favorite local shops. The video reflects her year-round Halloween lifestyle philosophy, focusing on fun, spooky-cute seasonal picks. It carries a warm, enthusiastic tone aimed at fellow Halloween enthusiasts.

Halloween Happy· 8,504 views
LET'S BUILD - Episode 4: How to Build a Halloween Air Blaster!
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PneumaticsIntermediate

LET'S BUILD - Episode 4: How to Build a Halloween Air Blaster!

FrightProps walks viewers through assembling their Ankle Blaster kit, a crowd-favorite Halloween effect that releases a powerful burst of compressed air when triggered. The build is part of the ongoing LET'S BUILD series and is aimed at haunters looking to add a physical startle effect to their attraction or home haunt. The video covers the kit assembly process step by step, making it accessible even for builders without deep pneumatics experience.

FrightProps· 24,613 views
LOWES HALLOWEEN 2019 - Full collection walk through
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Product Reviews

LOWES HALLOWEEN 2019 - Full collection walk through

A walkthrough tour of Lowe's 2019 Halloween merchandise collection, highlighting available props, decorations, and animatronics on the sales floor. The host shares enthusiasm for the season's offerings and invites viewers to weigh in on their favorites. It serves as a quick visual overview of what the home improvement retailer stocked for Halloween that year.

Monster Tutorials· 16,610 views
IT: Chapter One (2017): A Retrospective (5 Reasons Why IT Worked)
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Other

IT: Chapter One (2017): A Retrospective (5 Reasons Why IT Worked)

This video is a retrospective commentary on the 2017 horror film IT: Chapter One, breaking down five key reasons the movie resonated so strongly with audiences. Released in anticipation of IT: Chapter Two, it reflects on what made the film a standout in modern horror. The discussion likely covers elements such as Pennywise's character design, atmosphere, and storytelling choices that contributed to the film's cultural impact.

Haunt Former· 1,547 views
THE DEMOGORGON | Merciless Killer | Stranger Things | Dead by Daylight Gameplay
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Other

THE DEMOGORGON | Merciless Killer | Stranger Things | Dead by Daylight Gameplay

This video features gameplay of the Demogorgon character from the Stranger Things crossover content in Dead by Daylight, presented by the Slash N Cast channel. The creator plays as the Demogorgon killer, showcasing its abilities and executions in a lets-play format. While rooted in horror IP, this is a gaming content video rather than a Halloween crafting, haunting, or effects tutorial.

Slash 'N Cast· 2,102 views
Slugger Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask Rerelease | Mask Fest 2019
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Prop Reviews

Slugger Distortions Unlimited Latex Mask Rerelease | Mask Fest 2019

Distortions Unlimited announces the limited rerelease of Slugger, a classic latex mask originally created in 1982 as part of founder Ed Edmunds' early collector line. New production pieces were cast from molds taken off the original foam master, preserving the vintage character's authentic look. The rerelease coincides with Maskfest 2019, making it a notable event for collectors and Halloween enthusiasts alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,135 views
Ghost Bust - Talking Statue Illusion!
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Prop Reviews

Ghost Bust - Talking Statue Illusion!

FrightProps showcases a new character variant for their Ghost Bust, a talking statue illusion prop filmed in HD. The clip serves as a promotional look at the prop's creepy aesthetic and animated effect. It gives viewers a quick but atmospheric preview of what the Ghost Bust can bring to a haunt or Halloween display.

FrightProps· 7,861 views
This Doesn't Make Any Sense... | Blair Witch | Gameplay Part 2
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Other

This Doesn't Make Any Sense... | Blair Witch | Gameplay Part 2

This is part two of a gameplay walkthrough of the 2019 Blair Witch video game, hosted by the Slash 'N Cast crew. The video follows the players through the game's horror narrative, reacting to story moments and exploring the Blair Witch universe. At roughly 60 minutes, it functions as a long-form let's play rather than a Halloween crafting or haunt tutorial. Content is horror-adjacent entertainment rather than practical Halloween production guidance.

Slash 'N Cast· 826 views
Talking Skull Overview - Our Three Models of Automatic Talking Skulls for Halloween 2019!
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Prop Reviews

Talking Skull Overview - Our Three Models of Automatic Talking Skulls for Halloween 2019!

FrightProps showcases their 2019 lineup of ready-to-run animatronic talking skulls, walking viewers through three distinct models that differ in range of motion and complexity. The overview covers a standard skull with mouth and eye movement, a head-turn variant, and a top-tier three-axis model offering the most dynamic performance. Each model is positioned as a plug-and-play solution requiring no custom fabrication. The video serves as a buyer's guide to help haunters select the right tier for their needs and budget.

FrightProps· 22,517 views
IT Pennywise (Standard) Mask REVIEW
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Prop Reviews

IT Pennywise (Standard) Mask REVIEW

This video delivers a hands-on review of the officially licensed Pennywise the Dancing Clown mask from Trick or Treat Studios, based on the 2017 IT film. The reviewer examines the standard version of the mask, evaluating its likeness to the iconic character. It serves as a buying guide for fans looking to bring the terrifying Dancing Clown to life for Halloween or haunting purposes.

Haunt Former· 6,532 views
Monster Day 2019 Amazing Photo Ops | Greeley, Colorado Festival
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Monster Day 2019 Amazing Photo Ops | Greeley, Colorado Festival

Monster Day 2019 was a downtown Greeley, Colorado Halloween festival showcasing a wide variety of photo opportunities for monster enthusiasts and families alike. The event featured an impressive lineup of Distortions Unlimited professional Halloween props, hearses, costumed characters, and unique artist creations. This short highlight reel gives viewers a quick tour of the festival's photo op selections and overall atmosphere.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,781 views
Every Horror Movie Coming to Netflix, Hulu, Shudder, and Amazon in September...
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Other

Every Horror Movie Coming to Netflix, Hulu, Shudder, and Amazon in September...

This short-form video from Slash 'N Cast rounds up horror movies arriving on major streaming platforms — Netflix, Hulu, Shudder, and Amazon — for the month of September. It serves as a quick news-style guide for horror fans looking to plan their monthly watchlist. The channel is primarily a horror news and podcast outlet rather than a Halloween prop or haunt production channel.

Slash 'N Cast· 4,492 views
My Halloween Decor Wishlist 2019
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Halloween Decorating

My Halloween Decor Wishlist 2019

A 2019 Halloween decor wishlist video in which the creator shares her top picks across multiple retailers including Michaels, Dollar Tree, Target, Joann, Pier 1, At Home, and Bath & Body Works. The haul leans into a witchy, gothic-floral aesthetic with an emphasis on tabletop accents, Halloween botanicals, and atmospheric lighting pieces. The video serves as a pre-haul shopping guide before the creator makes her final purchases. It offers broad inspiration for decorators across a range of budgets.

Jade The Libra· 51,979 views
The Home Depot HALLOWEEN 2019
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Product Reviews

The Home Depot HALLOWEEN 2019

Haunt Former tours The Home Depot's 2019 Halloween seasonal section, showcasing the store's selection of props, decorations, and other Halloween merchandise available that year. The video is part of a broader 2019 Halloween store walkthrough playlist, giving viewers a sense of what retail options were on shelves that season. It serves as a casual shopping guide and inspiration source for home haunters and Halloween enthusiasts scoping out big-box retail offerings.

Haunt Former· 10,427 views
Pouring A Difficult  Mold
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DIY PropsAdvanced

Pouring A Difficult Mold

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the process of pouring a challenging mold, sharing professional techniques for tackling complex geometry or tricky undercuts that can cause problems during casting. The video draws on his extensive haunted attraction prop-building experience to help viewers avoid common pitfalls. It's a focused, practical demonstration aimed at taking mold-making skills to the next level.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,354 views
AHS 1984 Feels a lot like Friday the 13th... | HALLOWEEN KILLS Casting Update | Slash 'N Cast
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Other

AHS 1984 Feels a lot like Friday the 13th... | HALLOWEEN KILLS Casting Update | Slash 'N Cast

Slash 'N Cast delivers a horror news and commentary podcast episode covering the debut of American Horror Story 1984 and drawing comparisons to Friday the 13th. The episode also touches on casting updates for Halloween Kills. It appears to be a fan-focused discussion show rather than a how-to or haunting tutorial.

Slash 'N Cast· 3,721 views
Animated Zombie Arms Tutorial Promo Trailer
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DIY Animatronics

Animated Zombie Arms Tutorial Promo Trailer

This short promo trailer teases an upcoming full tutorial on building DIY animated zombie arms. The channel encourages viewers to explore their existing library of Halloween prop and special effects how-to videos while they wait. No build details or techniques are revealed in this clip, as it serves purely as a preview announcement.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 2,458 views
A Man's Best Friend... | Blair Witch | Gameplay Part 1
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Other

A Man's Best Friend... | Blair Witch | Gameplay Part 1

This is the first episode of a let's play series in which the Slash 'N Cast crew plays through the Blair Witch video game. The channel focuses on horror entertainment content including gameplay, news, and podcasting. While the Blair Witch setting carries Halloween-adjacent horror themes, this video is primarily a gaming commentary experience rather than Halloween craft, haunt, or costume content.

Slash 'N Cast· 1,138 views
Wireless Touchscreen Word Lock Puzzle for Escape Rooms
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Arduino & Controllers

Wireless Touchscreen Word Lock Puzzle for Escape Rooms

FrightProps showcases a wireless touchscreen word-lock puzzle designed for escape rooms and haunted attractions. The prop supports multiple password configurations, each mapped to a separate output on a companion Bluetooth controller. The wireless design eliminates the need for long or complex wire runs between the puzzle and its triggered effect.

FrightProps· 572 views