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.

17105 videos

Reptillian Makeup Tutorial (2012)
4:20
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Reptillian Makeup Tutorial (2012)

This 2012 tutorial from Madeyewlook walks through creating a reptilian creature look using green face paints and bold liner work. The artist layers multiple shades of green to build depth and uses liquid liner to define scale-like patterns across the face. Inspired by fellow creator Petrilude, the look translates well to lizard, snake, dragon, or similar creature interpretations. It is a compact, focused tutorial suited to those comfortable with basic face painting.

Madeyewlook· 87,951 views
FrightProps FLASH! Plate - Halloween Effect
0:27
Prop Reviews

FrightProps FLASH! Plate - Halloween Effect

The FrightProps FLASH Plate is a compact haunt accessory that combines a startling burst of light with a loud cracking noise to shock and disorient guests. According to the product description, the device produces over 90 dB of sound, making it a potent sensory scare tool. It is suited both for small DIY props and as an integrated element within larger professional haunted attractions.

FrightProps· 13,354 views
Woodie Make Over
0:17
DIY PropsBeginner

Woodie Make Over

This short clip from Hauntcast documents a makeover of 'Woodie,' a haunted tree prop, using Leak Seal as a base coat followed by a fresh repaint. The process gives the prop renewed durability and an updated look suited for outdoor haunt environments. It's a quick and approachable refurbishment technique for existing Halloween props.

Hauntcast· 672 views
Larvae Sacks
0:31
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Larvae Sacks

This short Hauntcast clip demonstrates a simple technique for crafting creepy larvae sack props using Great Stuff expanding foam sprayed over punchy balloons. The result is an organic, grotesque prop suited to swamp, mire, or village haunt environments. Despite the minimal runtime, the core concept is immediately replicable with widely available, low-cost materials.

Hauntcast· 2,261 views
Gourdie
1:27
DIY Props

Gourdie

This short Hauntcast clip showcases a makeover of a character or creature prop known as 'Gourdie,' refreshed for the 2012 haunt season. The video likely highlights visual changes or enhancements made to bring the prop up to date for a village or mire-themed display. At just one minute, it offers a quick before-and-after style look at the updated piece.

Hauntcast· 2,038 views
red and blue effect.wmv
10:21
Lighting TutorialsBeginner

red and blue effect.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how red and blue lights interact with red and blue paints to create striking visual illusions. The technique exploits the way colored light absorbs or cancels certain paint pigments, producing dramatic reveal or disappearing effects. The video explores the wide range of creative applications this simple concept opens up for haunted house and Halloween set design.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,665 views
Worlds Greatest Fog - Froggys Fog
3:51
Product Reviews

Worlds Greatest Fog - Froggys Fog

This short promotional video features Froggy's Fog, a family-owned fog fluid company based in Columbia, Tennessee, as spotlighted on the TV series 'The World's Greatest...' in 2008. The segment highlights the company's background in the skating and entertainment industry and its focus on quality fog products at competitive prices. Testimonials and commentary from the owners and outside speakers are included. It serves primarily as a brand showcase rather than a technical tutorial.

Froggy's Fog· 3,022 views
Spiderman: Carnage Makeup/Face Paint Tutorial 2012
4:52
Makeup Tutorials

Spiderman: Carnage Makeup/Face Paint Tutorial 2012

This tutorial by Madeyewlook (Lex) demonstrates how to recreate the Marvel villain Carnage as a face paint and makeup look. Originally created in 2012, the video captures an early milestone in the creator's skill progression, with Lex herself later reflecting on how much her technique improved over time. The look draws from Spider-Man comic book aesthetics and is well-suited for Halloween or cosplay.

Madeyewlook· 42,036 views
carvewright demo.wmv
6:26
DIY Props

carvewright demo.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates the CarveWright automated CNC carving machine he has added to his prop-building shop. The video highlights the machine's capabilities for wood carving and sign making in a Halloween prop-fabrication context. It serves as an enthusiastic introduction to the equipment rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 59,339 views
leather mask DIY.wmv
13:35
DIY PropsIntermediate

leather mask DIY.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of crafting a wearable leather mask using vegetable tanned leather. A single leather shoulder yields multiple masks, making this an economical approach to creating haunted house character pieces. The tutorial covers the key techniques needed to cut and form leather into a finished, wearable mask.

StiltbeastStudios· 46,123 views
Faux Corn Stalks
0:19
DIY Props

Faux Corn Stalks

This Hauntcast entry introduces the concept of building faux corn stalks for use in a Corn Stalker haunt scene. It points viewers to a companion how-to video by Stiltbeast for step-by-step fabrication guidance. The content appears to be a short reference or companion piece rather than a standalone tutorial.

Hauntcast· 2,769 views
Corn Stalker
4:09
DIY Props

Corn Stalker

This short video from the Hauntcast channel showcases a completed Corn Stalker prop built for a themed Halloween display called the Village Mire. The clip appears to be a finished-product reveal rather than a step-by-step build tutorial. It offers a look at how a cornfield-horror character can anchor a cohesive Halloween scene.

Hauntcast· 5,306 views
Request: Half Skull 2012 Makeup Tutorial
5:08
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Request: Half Skull 2012 Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Lex demonstrates a striking half-skull Halloween makeup look that splits the face between a realistic skull illusion and natural skin. The tutorial relies on a small palette of professional and drugstore-accessible products, including MAC Chromacake activated with Fix Plus and Urban Decay eyeshadows for depth and dimension. Affordable craft-store brushes are highlighted as effective alternatives to specialty makeup tools, making the look more accessible than it appears.

Madeyewlook· 76,127 views
Zombie Part 3
9:41
Makeup Tutorials

Zombie Part 3

This is the third installment in Hauntcast's ongoing DIY zombie series, hosted by Denny, covering how to create convincing zombie characters for haunted attractions and Halloween events. The episode is presented in a podcast/radio format and focuses on practical techniques for bringing undead characters to life. As part of a multi-part series, it likely builds on concepts introduced in earlier episodes.

Hauntcast· 1,281 views
Captain Daniel Tombstone
1:14
DIY Props

Captain Daniel Tombstone

A short showcase video featuring a custom-made tombstone prop created as a gift for the Hauntcast host. The piece was crafted by a maker named Terra in appreciation for the revival of the Hauntcast podcast. At just one minute, the video is a brief but charming look at a personalized Halloween cemetery prop.

Hauntcast· 704 views
Stolloween Tortured Pumpkin
1:00
DIY Props

Stolloween Tortured Pumpkin

This short clip spotlights Stolloween's signature Tortured Pumpkin, a handcrafted paper mache Halloween prop with a distinctly dark, expressive style. It serves primarily as a promotional announcement directing viewers to purchase an original piece. The video is associated with the Hauntcast Halloween podcast community.

Hauntcast· 4,369 views
Made of Plastic/Melted Barbie Makeup Tutorial
4:34
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Made of Plastic/Melted Barbie Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial from Madeyewlook delivers a striking 'made of plastic' melting Barbie look using a combination of everyday drugstore products and specialty SFX materials. The look blends heavy color correction, sculpted contouring, and bold graphic eye makeup to mimic the artificial sheen of a plastic doll. The illusion is completed with Ben Nye Scar Effects Gel to simulate a melting or distorted skin texture. At just five minutes, the video is fast-paced and focused on product application order and technique.

Madeyewlook· 1,542,935 views
life cast silicone.wmv
12:14
DIY PropsIntermediate

life cast silicone.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create a silicone life cast of a human head using Gel-10 silicone. The resulting mold is reusable and can serve as a master for producing multiple head duplicates in a variety of casting materials. This makes it a highly practical technique for haunters and prop makers who need repeatable, realistic head props.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,166 views
Evil Ring Master Makeup Tutorial
4:35
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Evil Ring Master Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks viewers through creating a dramatic, sinister ring master makeup look for Halloween. The look relies on MAC Chromacakes in black, white, and red as the primary face paint, layered over an eyeshadow primer for longevity. Bold liner work, a striking eye shadow palette, and false lashes complete the theatrical, villain-inspired transformation.

Madeyewlook· 181,564 views
Silicone cup mold.wmv
20:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

Silicone cup mold.wmv

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a silicone cup mold — also known as a stack or box mold — designed for casting resin prop parts. The tutorial covers the core workflow used in professional and semi-professional prop fabrication environments. Gel-10 silicone is the featured mold-making material, paired with a compatible casting resin system. This is a practical, technique-focused demonstration suited to prop makers looking to produce repeatable resin pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,710 views
Digital Video Player for Halloween Props Tutorial
5:07
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Digital Video Player for Halloween Props Tutorial

FrightProps walks through their triggerable digital video player, a device designed to play video effects on demand via a push-button activation. The tutorial covers how to integrate the unit into Halloween props and haunted house setups for on-cue scares and visual effects. It offers a compact, accessible solution for creators who want interactive video without complex programming.

FrightProps· 14,593 views
Exploding Fuse Box - Halloween Prop
0:09
Prop Reviews

Exploding Fuse Box - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Giant Exploding Fuse Box, a wall-mounted Halloween animatronic that mimics a standard breaker panel until it dramatically activates. When triggered, the door bursts open and oversized internal fuses detonate with a loud bang, delivering a powerful jump scare. The prop also features a built-in strobe light and a rotating alarm light to amplify the chaos of the effect.

FrightProps· 11,618 views
Zombie Part 2
14:09
Makeup Tutorials

Zombie Part 2

This is the second installment of Denny's zombie tutorial series from Hauntcast, walking viewers through the process of creating a convincing zombie look. The video is part of a broader library of haunt-focused how-to content available through the Hauntcast network. As a continuation episode, it likely builds on techniques introduced in Part 1 and dives deeper into the transformation process.

Hauntcast· 1,213 views
Zombie part 1
14:00
Makeup Tutorials

Zombie part 1

Part one of Hauntcast's zombie tutorial series, led by creator Denny, covering the foundational steps of building a convincing zombie character. Hauntcast is a dedicated media platform serving haunters and Halloween enthusiasts. This first installment lays the groundwork for what appears to be a multi-part tutorial on zombie creation techniques.

Hauntcast· 2,282 views