The Screening Room

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

Skeleform

DIY PropsIntermediate

Skeleform

This short video showcases a Skeleform skeleton prop that arrived unfinished and was corpsed by the creator using included latex and spiderwebbing. A dry-brush painting technique with roughly six colors was applied to build realistic depth and detail. The result demonstrates how a plain white prop can be dramatically transformed with hands-on finishing work.

Hauntcast· 494 views

Ankle Blaster Halloween Effects Air Compressor FrightProps

Ankle Blaster Halloween Effects Air Compressor FrightProps

FrightProps showcases their Ankle Blaster, a pneumatic device that delivers a sudden, forceful burst of air aimed at guests' ankles. Designed as a classic haunt scare element, it connects to a standard air compressor to produce a reliably startling effect. The demo highlights how low-level air blasts can catch even seasoned haunt-goers off guard.

FrightProps· 17,072 views

Sugar Skull.wmv

Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Sugar Skull.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to transform a plain latex skull mask into a vibrant Day of the Dead sugar skull using Sharpie oil-based paint markers. The tutorial focuses on the freehand painting process, guiding viewers through the decorative patterns and color work that define the sugar skull aesthetic. It's a practical finishing technique applicable to any bare latex skull prop or costume piece.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,258 views

CFX Unmasked - My Dreams

CFX Unmasked - My Dreams

This short promotional or teaser video from CFX Masks appears to showcase the brand's hyper-realistic silicone mask work through composite visual effects, likely highlighting dramatic before-and-after transformations. Running at just one minute, it functions as an atmospheric brand piece tied to a series called 'Unmasked.' The footage emphasizes the convincing, lifelike quality CFX is known for in the wearable mask market.

CFX MASKS· 3,178 views

CFX Unmasked - Solution

Makeup Tutorials

CFX Unmasked - Solution

This short video from CFX Masks showcases a playful 'unmasked' reveal using their signature silicone mask and composite effects work. The clip highlights how convincingly CFX wearable masks can blend with a performer's appearance, then delivers a humorous or dramatic reveal. At just one minute, it functions as a punchy promotional or demonstration piece for the CFX product line.

CFX MASKS· 2,880 views

Halloween Visual Effects by AtmosFEARfx available from www.FrightProps.com

Projection Effects

Halloween Visual Effects by AtmosFEARfx available from www.FrightProps.com

This short promotional video from FrightProps showcases the AtmosFEARfx line of Halloween visual effects content. The effects can be displayed on a projector, television, or monitor to instantly transform any ordinary space into a haunted environment. It positions the product as an accessible, no-build solution for creating a spooky atmosphere at home or in a haunt setting.

FrightProps· 14,491 views

Monster in a minute Ogre Head

DIY PropsBeginner

Monster in a minute Ogre Head

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a rapid ogre head build in this one-minute format video. Using basic household materials like aluminum foil and paper mache, he walks through a fast and accessible approach to constructing a monster head for a larger project. The bite-sized runtime makes it ideal for a quick burst of creative inspiration.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,966 views

Kappa- monster in a minute

Kappa- monster in a minute

A fast-paced highlight reel showcasing the creation of a Kappa, a creature from Japanese folklore, built using paper mache techniques by Stiltbeast Studios. The condensed format offers a quick visual overview of the build process from start to finish. A full-length tutorial version is available separately on the creator's channel for those wanting step-by-step guidance.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,966 views

Halloween Effects- Unliving Portraits DVD

Projection EffectsBeginner

Halloween Effects- Unliving Portraits DVD

This FrightProps video showcases the AtmosFEARfx Unliving Portraits digital effects disc, which brings painted-style characters — including a debutante, a stern gentleman, and a creepy girl — to eerie life on any screen. The content is designed to transform ordinary rooms or haunt spaces into atmospheric, haunted gallery environments with minimal setup. Playback is compatible with projectors, monitors, or standard televisions, making it accessible for almost any setting.

FrightProps· 842,628 views

Ogre Head.wmv

DIY PropsIntermediateunder $10

Ogre Head.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to build a wearable ogre head using extremely affordable, everyday materials — paper mache, latex, acrylic caulk, and tin foil — for a total cost of around $8. The result is a whimsical, character-rich creature head suitable for haunted houses, Renaissance faires, or costume events. The build showcases how professional-looking creature work doesn't require expensive foam or specialty sculpting materials. This is a great example of resourceful, accessible monster-making from an experienced haunt professional.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,050 views

Rous final.wmv

DIY PropsAdvanced

Rous final.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the full fabrication process for a human-sized R.O.U.S. — the iconic Rodent of Unusual Size from The Princess Bride — as a haunted house prop. The build showcases a range of creature-making techniques with running commentary explaining the reasoning behind each step. This is a detailed, educational look at professional-level creature prop construction from concept to completion.

StiltbeastStudios· 11,718 views

pig vomit.mov

pig vomit.mov

A short clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring a gruesome "pig vomit" themed prop. The brief showcase highlights the prop's disturbing, horror-driven design intended for haunted house environments. It functions as a quick promotional or demonstration look rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,899 views

hell rider.mov

hell rider.mov

A short showcase clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring their "Hell Rider" prop. The brief footage appears to highlight the animatronic or character piece in action for haunted attraction use. With only a minute of runtime and no instructional content, it functions as a promotional spotlight rather than a build guide.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,410 views

hooked helen.mov

hooked helen.mov

A short showcase clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring a corpse-style horror prop referred to as 'Hooked Helen.' The video appears to spotlight the figure's gruesome design for haunted house and horror attraction use. Limited metadata makes detailed build or pricing information unavailable.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,817 views

dead man rockin.mov

dead man rockin.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases a 'Dead Man Rockin' animatronic figure in action, likely demonstrating its movement and overall presentation. It appears intended to highlight a haunt-grade prop rather than teach a build. The footage serves as a promotional or demo look at the character for potential haunt buyers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,391 views

demon.mov

demon.mov

This short clip from prop manufacturer Distortions Unlimited showcases a demon character designed for haunted attractions. In roughly a minute, it offers a quick look at the creature's menacing design rather than a build walkthrough or tutorial. It serves as a brief promotional or showcase piece highlighting the prop's horror aesthetic.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,841 views

air corpse.mov

air corpse.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Air Corpse' haunted-house prop, a corpse-style figure designed to lunge or startle guests using compressed air. It functions as a quick demonstration of the prop in action rather than a build tutorial. The footage gives a sense of the prop's movement and scare potential for professional and home haunts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,261 views

buford.mov

buford.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights one of their horror characters named Buford. The brief runtime suggests a quick showcase or teaser rather than a build tutorial or full walkthrough. It offers a glimpse of the company's haunted attraction prop work for those scouting commercial scares.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,790 views

NOTHING TO GEIN Silicone Mask

NOTHING TO GEIN Silicone Mask

CFX Composite Effects showcases 'Nothing to Gein,' a premium silicone mask inspired by infamous serial killer Ed Gein. The design leans into the character's disturbing, skin-wearing mythology for a deeply unsettling aesthetic. The mask originated as an original character design that won first place in CFX's 2008 Custom Mask Design Contest.

CFX MASKS· 6,137 views

intestines.wmv

DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

intestines.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through a budget-conscious method for crafting realistic-looking prop intestines suitable for haunted house and horror set applications. The tutorial focuses on achieving convincing gore effects without a large financial investment. It sits squarely in the indie FX tradition of making professional-looking results accessible to home haunters and small productions.

StiltbeastStudios· 18,504 views

FrightProps Linear Actuators - Electric Piston

DIY Animatronics

FrightProps Linear Actuators - Electric Piston

FrightProps walks through their lineup of linear actuators, explaining how these electric pistons can drive motion in Halloween animatronics and props. The video serves as an overview of the product category rather than a step-by-step build tutorial. Viewers get a look at how linear actuators function as a reliable alternative to pneumatic cylinders for creating push-pull movement in haunt builds.

FrightProps· 112,703 views

aging a skeleton.wmv

DIY PropsIntermediate

aging a skeleton.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to elevate a store-bought skeleton prop by adding custom sculpted detail, specifically a brow ridge built up with Apoxie Sculpt two-part epoxy clay. The technique transforms an off-the-shelf piece into a more menacing, character-driven prop. The subject skeleton is an oversized Frankenbucky-style piece, giving the methods shown a dramatic visual payoff even at large scale.

StiltbeastStudios· 25,194 views

belaying pins.wmv

DIY PropsIntermediate

belaying pins.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick wood-turning session producing belaying pins — the classic nautical cleats used to secure rigging lines on tall ships. Though not strictly haunt-focused, the technique translates directly to pirate-themed haunt or stage builds. The clip is a condensed look at the process, with a longer cut available if viewer interest warrants it.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,565 views

steampunk gages.wmv

DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

steampunk gages.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create convincing steampunk-style gauges on a tight budget, suitable for both wearable costumes and set dressing. The tutorial is aimed at makers who want to add industrial steampunk detail without a large spend. At roughly 18 minutes, there is ample time to walk through the construction process step by step. The techniques shown appear adaptable to a range of Halloween builds beyond the steampunk genre.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,832 views

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