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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.

17125 videos

CAUTION! SCARY HALLOWEEN Animatronics Extreme Props
2:55
Prop Reviews

CAUTION! SCARY HALLOWEEN Animatronics Extreme Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of extreme Halloween animatronics and haunt props in this short, high-intensity sizzle reel. Featured pieces include electric chair animatronics, crazed clown figures, zombie characters, and thrashing body props. The company positions itself as a leading manufacturer in the dark attraction and Halloween industry, producing everything from masks and costumes to proprietary animatronic systems. Viewer discretion is advised due to graphic and violent prop content.

DistortionsUnlimited· 57,448 views
DOLLSKILL V-Day Try-On Haul
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DOLLSKILL V-Day Try-On Haul

This video features a Valentine's Day fashion try-on haul from DollsKill, showcasing a selection of sassy, alternative-style outfits and accessories. The creator tries on several pieces including bodysuits, satin dresses, a slip dress, organza dress, satin shorts, and a choker, offering honest sizing and fit commentary throughout. Detailed notes on sizing, stretch, and length are provided for each item, with the creator's own measurements and height used as a reference point. The items were gifted but not sponsored.

Jade The Libra· 22,767 views
Interview with Gun Media Part 2 | Wes Keltner & Ronnie Hobbs | Creators of Friday the 13th: the Game
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Interview with Gun Media Part 2 | Wes Keltner & Ronnie Hobbs | Creators of Friday the 13th: the Game

This is part two of a recorded interview with Wes Keltner and Ronnie Hobbs, the creators behind Friday the 13th: The Game at Gun Media. The conversation covers topics related to the game's development, including discussion around Uber Jason and other game content. The episode is presented by the Slash 'N Cast horror podcast network and is aimed at fans of the slasher genre and horror gaming community.

Slash 'N Cast· 5,024 views
Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show DISTORTIONS at HAA
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld Halloween & Haunt Show DISTORTIONS at HAA

This highlight reel captures Distortions Unlimited's booth presence at the Transworld Halloween and Attractions (HAA) trade show across multiple years in St. Louis. The video showcases the company's lineup of high-end animated Halloween props and monsters, including zombies, gargoyles, sleeping giants, and more. As a major manufacturer in the dark attractions industry — with television exposure on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters — Distortions Unlimited uses the HAA convention to connect with haunted house operators, corn maze owners, and escape room designers. It serves as both a product showcase and an industry event overview.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,858 views
HI1222 Hanging Intestines PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

HI1222 Hanging Intestines PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their HI1222 Hanging Intestines animatronic, a gruesome figure suspended by its own entrails that convulses vertically while the head lifts and rotates. The prop ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rigging hardware, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects. The only on-site requirements are AC power and a 100 PSI air supply.

POISON PROPS· 29,356 views
demiMooregan
1:21:41
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

demiMooregan

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps presents an in-depth makeup or character-build session titled 'demiMooregan,' likely a creature or character design inspired by or blending celebrity likenesses into a haunted-attraction look. At 82 minutes, the video offers an extended, detailed walkthrough of the transformation process. Stiltbeast Studios is known for professional-grade haunted attraction character work, so viewers can expect high-level techniques throughout.

StiltbeastStudios· 711 views
adding whiskers to a latex mask
18:15
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

adding whiskers to a latex mask

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of adding whiskers to a latex mask, a detail-oriented technique that elevates a mask's creature realism. The tutorial is geared toward haunted attraction builders and prop makers looking to push their character designs further. With an 18-minute runtime, it offers a focused, practical look at a specific mask customization skill.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,841 views
hairing and painting Khajiit mAsk
3:55:26
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

hairing and painting Khajiit mAsk

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the detailed finishing process for a Khajiit-inspired creature mask, covering both painting and hair/fur application techniques. The video is an extended, in-depth session reflecting the real time investment required for professional-quality wearable creature work. As a Stiltbeast production, viewers can expect haunted-attraction-grade craftsmanship and thorough explanation of each step. The result is a screen- or haunt-ready mask with realistic texture and color.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,920 views
painting and hairing Khajiit
1:02:41
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

painting and hairing Khajiit

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the finishing stages of a Khajiit creature costume, focusing on the painting and hairing processes that bring the cat-like character to life. The video covers how paint and applied fur work together to create a convincing, realistic creature suit suitable for haunted attractions or cosplay. At over an hour long, it offers an in-depth look at professional-level costume finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 772 views
base coating a latex mask
13:11
Makeup TutorialsBeginner

base coating a latex mask

StiltbeastStudios walks through the foundational step of base coating a latex mask, a critical first stage before adding detail paint and weathering. The video focuses on proper technique for achieving an even, adhesion-ready surface on latex. As a channel known for professional haunt-quality work, the instruction is practical and geared toward real-world haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,713 views
mask  finish #1
1:34:36
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

mask finish #1

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the first stage of finishing a Halloween mask in this in-depth session. The video covers the hands-on techniques used to take a mask from a raw state toward a polished, haunt-ready piece. With a runtime of nearly an hour and a half, expect substantial detail on surface work and finishing craft.

StiltbeastStudios· 798 views
A1221 Abomination PoisonProps.com
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A1221 Abomination PoisonProps.com

The Abomination (A1221) from Poison Props is a pneumatic animatronic featuring a possessed woman who floats in a wall corner before lurching forward, convulsing, reaching out, and turning her head. Designed as a corner-mount space-saver, the prop's full extension footprint is 80 inches from the corner. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is also available.

POISON PROPS· 36,655 views
ST1224 Soul Taker PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

ST1224 Soul Taker PoisonProps.com

The Soul Taker (ST1224) from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to mount on top of maze or haunt walls. The figure — styled as a giant skull/grim reaper character — descends, sweeps side to side, and extends its arms in a soul-grabbing motion. It ships as a plug-and-play unit, arriving complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Interchangeable head compatibility gives buyers flexibility to swap characters across mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 11,684 views
Hauntcon 2019 Floor Walkthrough
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Hauntcon 2019 Floor Walkthrough

This video offers a full floor walkthrough of HauntCon 2019, filmed on location in New Orleans. Viewers are taken through the convention's vendor and exhibit spaces, getting a ground-level look at the products, props, and people that make up the professional haunted attraction industry. At just under 25 minutes, it serves as a solid overview of what the event had to offer attendees that year.

HauntScene· 1,226 views
Is Jason Really Overpowered After the Latest Patch?
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Is Jason Really Overpowered After the Latest Patch?

This video from Slash 'N Cast analyzes whether Jason Voorhees is overpowered following a recent patch update to Friday the 13th: The Game. The hosts break down gameplay mechanics and balance changes introduced by the update. It is primarily a gaming commentary video rather than Halloween prop-making, haunting, or costume content.

Slash 'N Cast· 80,719 views
My Trip to HAuNTcon...
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My Trip to HAuNTcon...

The creator visits HAuNTcon and the Halloween & Party Expo in New Orleans in 2019, one of the haunt industry's largest annual gatherings. The short video offers a personal account of attending the event, giving viewers a glimpse into the convention experience. It serves as both a travelogue and a nod to the broader professional Halloween community.

Haunt Former· 2,144 views
Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of new Halloween animatronics and decorations for 2019, as debuted at the Halloween and Party Expo. The reel highlights a range of animated props spanning themes like zombies, skeletons, clowns, and aliens. Products are aimed at a wide market including professional haunted attractions, escape rooms, corn mazes, and home yard haunts. With over four decades in the industry, Distortions Unlimited positions itself as a trusted name in quality monster-making and haunt prop manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,578 views
MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a kneeling mourner figure that dramatically turns 180 degrees, lunges forward, and opens its arms while the head sweeps side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The rig has a defined footprint and requires compressed air and AC power to operate.

POISON PROPS· 17,297 views
mask painting
2:01:06
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

mask painting

StiltbeastStudios presents an in-depth mask painting session led by Allen Hopps, covering techniques for bringing horror masks to life with professional-quality results. At over two hours, the video offers an extended, thorough look at the painting process suited for haunted attraction and home haunt applications. The content bridges prop-making and wearable costume finishing, making it relevant to a wide range of Halloween creators.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,041 views
mask work! moving jaw cat mask.
3:12:21
DIY PropsAdvanced

mask work! moving jaw cat mask.

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a wearable cat mask featuring a functioning moving jaw mechanism. The session, hosted by Allen Hopps, is an in-depth workshop-style build covering the design and fabrication process suited for haunted attraction performers. At nearly three hours, it offers a comprehensive look at the craft of professional-level creature mask making. The result is a performance-ready wearable prop designed for high-impact scare environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,727 views
New Update for Friday the 13th: The Game Changes Everything
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Other

New Update for Friday the 13th: The Game Changes Everything

This short video from Slash 'N Cast covers a patch update for Friday the 13th: The Game, breaking down what changed and what it means for players. The channel focuses on horror news and gaming content centered around the iconic slasher franchise. At just three minutes, it serves as a quick news digest for fans of the game rather than a tutorial or Halloween craft guide.

Slash 'N Cast· 230,950 views
UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props
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Prop Reviews

UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their professionally crafted full-body Grey Alien prop displays, sculpted by renowned artist Jordu Schell and hand-painted in-house. The latex and foam figures gained wider recognition after being featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters and are now permanently on display at the International UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico. This short video offers a playful, atmospheric look at these high-end Halloween props in a behind-the-scenes studio setting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 109,039 views
MY 2019 HALLOWEEN HAPPY VISION BOARD!!!
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MY 2019 HALLOWEEN HAPPY VISION BOARD!!!

In this personal vlog-style video, the Halloween Happy creator shares her 2019 vision board with her audience, revealing her goals and aspirations for the year. The video is less about Halloween crafts or decor and more about the creator's personal journey and connection with her Halloween-loving community. She invites viewers to share their own goals, fostering a sense of camaraderie among year-round Halloween enthusiasts.

Halloween Happy· 2,018 views
Halloween & Party Expo / HAuNTcon 2019
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Halloween & Party Expo / HAuNTcon 2019

This nearly 45-minute video takes viewers on a floor-level tour of HAuNTcon 2019 and the co-located Halloween and Party Expo, stopping at booths from more than a dozen industry vendors. Featured exhibitors span a wide range of the Halloween market, from costume and mask makers to prop fabricators and haunt apparel brands. It serves as an invaluable snapshot of the professional Halloween industry landscape in 2019, highlighting the products and companies shaping haunted attractions and seasonal retail that year.

Haunt Former· 623,379 views