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Every diy props video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

2314 videos

Animatronic Skull Tutorial: The Prop Shop
5:24
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Animatronic Skull Tutorial: The Prop Shop

Lew Gorman of Grave Rot Studios walks viewers through building a simple animatronic skull using a repurposed reindeer motor. The tutorial is presented as part of Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment, keeping the build approachable for haunters at most skill levels. Supporting images and video are available on the Hauntcast website for those who want a closer look at the steps involved.

Hauntcast· 234 views
Toxic Zombie Prop Demo - My Custom Zombie Prop with Fog Compatibility
1:12
DIY Props

Toxic Zombie Prop Demo - My Custom Zombie Prop with Fog Compatibility

GMHaunts showcases a finished custom-built zombie prop in a short cinematic demo clip, highlighting how the prop pairs with fog effects for added atmosphere. The video serves as a reveal and visual showcase rather than a step-by-step tutorial, with a link provided to the full build series for those wanting construction details. The moody presentation gives a strong sense of the prop's final look and feel in a haunt-ready environment.

GMHaunts· 232 views
CFX, masks and intestines tour #halloween #animatronics #diy #halloween365 #halloween2024
0:26
Prop Reviews

CFX, masks and intestines tour #halloween #animatronics #diy #halloween365 #halloween2024

This video offers a tour-style showcase of Halloween props and effects, highlighting CFX silicone masks, animatronics, and gore pieces such as intestines. The presenter appears to walk viewers through a collection or workspace, giving an up-close look at high-end Halloween items. It reads as a casual, enthusiast-driven show-and-tell rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

Horror 365· 223 views
"Welcome Home" - Behind the Scenes
3:37
Other

"Welcome Home" - Behind the Scenes

This short behind-the-scenes video offers a peek at the making of 'Welcome Home,' a horror fan film produced by Slash 'N Cast and RJL Productions. The footage was shot by Rachel Book and accompanies the original episode available separately. At just four minutes, it provides a brief glimpse into the production side of indie horror filmmaking, including props and on-set atmosphere.

Slash 'N Cast· 223 views
The Creatures Of VIllage Mire | DIY Halloween Props 2024 #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt
0:30
Yard Haunts

The Creatures Of VIllage Mire | DIY Halloween Props 2024 #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt

A short showcase video from the Hauntcast channel featuring homemade creature props created for a yard haunt called The Village Mire. The clip highlights the finished DIY builds in what appears to be a swamp or mire-themed outdoor Halloween display. As a one-minute teaser, it offers a visual glimpse of the prop work rather than step-by-step instruction. Hauntcast is an associated Halloween and haunting podcast available across major streaming platforms.

Hauntcast· 223 views
JEEVES
0:32
Prop Reviews

JEEVES

Ghost Ride Productions showcases Jeeves, a towering six-foot-tall haunted character prop dressed as a distinguished Victorian gentleman complete with top hat and formal coat tails. The short clip highlights the hyper-realistic craftsmanship and eerie presence of the figure. Ghost Ride Productions offers Jeeves and similar pieces for purchase through their website.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 218 views
Haunt Prop Shed Coming Soon
1:47
Home Haunts

Haunt Prop Shed Coming Soon

This short teaser video previews a dedicated shed space being set up to store and house Halloween haunt props. The creator gives viewers an early look at the upcoming workspace before it is fully operational. At just two minutes, it serves as an announcement rather than a detailed build or tour.

Haunt Former· 214 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· 213 views
SPIDER HILL PROP WORKS INTERVIEW: Ryan Discusses His PVC Fittings & Kits - Black Market
32:42
Prop Reviews

SPIDER HILL PROP WORKS INTERVIEW: Ryan Discusses His PVC Fittings & Kits - Black Market

In this Hauntcast 'Black Market' segment, host Baker sits down with Ryan of Spider Hill Prop Works for an in-depth conversation about the company's specialty PVC fittings and ready-to-build prop kits. Ryan walks through what makes his products useful for haunters at all levels, from home haunters to professional attraction builders. The discussion gives listeners a vendor-side look at how purpose-built PVC components can streamline prop construction. This podcast-format video is light on visuals but strong on practical product insight.

Hauntcast· 211 views
Episode 73: Klaatu Barada Nikto
2:51:58
Other

Episode 73: Klaatu Barada Nikto

Hauntcast Episode 73 is a feature-length Halloween podcast episode packed with industry guests and community segments. Prop master Evil Ted Smith joins to discuss his craft, while Steve and Don Doleshal of Jack's Hollow share their work building a replica Evil Dead 2 cabin. The episode also includes music from Nox Arcana's House of Nightmares album and a lineup of recurring segments covering haunt news, cocktails, web finds, and storytelling.

Hauntcast· 211 views
DaRk zOnE 2020: Making A Blacklight Reactive Werewolf Mask - Part 2
10:27
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

DaRk zOnE 2020: Making A Blacklight Reactive Werewolf Mask - Part 2

This is the concluding installment of a two-part series focused on creating a blacklight-reactive werewolf mask. The creator completes the painting and finishing process, resulting in a mask ready for Halloween display or wear. The project centers on UV-reactive techniques to make the mask pop under blacklight conditions.

GMHaunts· 202 views
Sam from Trick 'r Treat Movie Halloween Prop #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloweenprops #trickrtreat
0:32
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sam from Trick 'r Treat Movie Halloween Prop #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloweenprops #trickrtreat

This short-form video showcases a DIY Halloween prop recreation of Sam, the iconic trick-or-treater from the cult film Trick 'r Treat. The figure is built using a PVC pipe armature for structure, a foam ball for the head, and dressed in burlap and footie pajamas. A licensed lollipop accessory from Trick or Treat Studios adds an authentic finishing touch. The clip is a quick visual reveal rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

Hauntcast· 199 views
PITTSMAN
0:29
Prop Reviews

PITTSMAN

Pittsman is a character prop or figure from Ghost Ride Productions featuring a small, elderly hospital patient design. The piece includes detailed medical accessories such as a catheter, IV stand, and oxygen mask, lending it a gritty, realistic horror aesthetic. Ghost Ride Productions is known for hyperrealistic creature and character work, and Pittsman appears to be part of their broader commercial catalog.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 192 views
THE MAN-TIS DIY HALLOWEEN YARD HAUNT PROP #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt
0:25
Yard Haunts

THE MAN-TIS DIY HALLOWEEN YARD HAUNT PROP #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt

This Hauntcast video focuses on building a DIY Man-Tis prop for a Halloween yard haunt. The project appears to center on constructing a large mantis-inspired creature suitable for outdoor Halloween displays. Hauntcast is a podcast and video channel dedicated to haunting, prop building, and Halloween content for home and yard haunters.

Hauntcast· 189 views
Horror 365 is live! Coffin update 
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DIY Props

Horror 365 is live! Coffin update 

This live stream from Horror 365 focuses on a coffin ride prop, giving viewers an up-close look at the build and a breakdown of how it operates. The host walks through the mechanics and concept behind the interactive coffin experience. It appears to be a progress or update episode rather than a full step-by-step tutorial.

Horror 365· 187 views
ZOMBIE BABIES
0:30
Prop Reviews

ZOMBIE BABIES

Ghost Ride Productions showcases their commercially available zombie baby props, which are roughly 12 inches in length and wrapped in distressed, aged blankets. The props are finished with hyperrealistic special effects detail and are available in multiple finish options. These are ready-to-purchase pieces suited for haunted attractions, hayrides, and barnyard-themed haunt scenes.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 183 views
Haunt Supplies at The Home Depot
1:40
Product Reviews

Haunt Supplies at The Home Depot

This short video highlights Home Depot as a go-to sourcing destination for haunted attraction builders. The creator walks viewers through the variety of supplies available at the home improvement retailer that can be put to use in haunt construction and decoration. It serves as a quick primer for haunters who may not realize how much of what they need is already available at a mainstream hardware store.

Haunt Former· 182 views
Repairing My Dummy Mask
5:52
DIY PropsBeginner

Repairing My Dummy Mask

The creator walks through the process of repairing a dummy mask used in their home haunted house setup. The short video focuses on bringing a worn or damaged mask back to usable condition for the haunt season. It offers a practical look at prop maintenance as an alternative to replacing costly pieces.

Haunt Former· 179 views
MAKING MONSTER MUD STATUES & LIFE SIZED PROPS W/ CHERYL CALLENDER: PROP SHOP
47:52
DIY PropsIntermediate

MAKING MONSTER MUD STATUES & LIFE SIZED PROPS W/ CHERYL CALLENDER: PROP SHOP

Hauntcast's Prop Shop segment features Cheryl Callender — of the Chicago Haunt Builds Group and the Creepers on Carlton home haunt — walking through the process of creating Monster Mud statues and life-sized Halloween props. The episode draws on Cheryl's hands-on experience building large-scale figures for a home haunt environment. It serves as a practical, conversation-driven guide for haunters looking to add impressive full-size characters to their displays.

Hauntcast· 166 views
The Road To TransWorld: Season 2 Episode: 7
2:11:03
Professional Haunted Attractions

The Road To TransWorld: Season 2 Episode: 7

This live stream episode is part of a recurring series building up to TransWorld, the Halloween and haunted attraction industry's largest annual trade show. Featured guests Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios and Brian Mudgett of RCFX and The Fear PDX share behind-the-scenes insights on how they prepare for the event. The session also includes a live audience Q&A, giving viewers direct access to two well-known figures in the professional haunt world.

Transworld LIVE· 165 views
Intro to Maestro 1 & 2 Prop Controllers - Terror Tech
11:30
Arduino & ControllersBeginner

Intro to Maestro 1 & 2 Prop Controllers - Terror Tech

In this inaugural Terror Tech segment on Hauntcast, former pro haunter and escape room designer Dexter Morgan introduces viewers to prop controllers, focusing specifically on the Maestro 1 and Maestro 2 units from Haunted House Creations. The episode serves as an accessible entry point for haunters looking to automate and trigger props without deep technical knowledge. It bridges the gap between hobbyist home haunting and professional attraction-level prop control.

Hauntcast· 161 views
What is Your Favorite Zombie Baby?
0:20
Prop Reviews

What is Your Favorite Zombie Baby?

This short video from Haunt Former invites viewers to weigh in on their favorite zombie baby props for Halloween haunts and displays. It appears to be a community engagement or opinion piece centered on the popular undead infant prop category. Given the minimal metadata and zero runtime, content details are limited, but the focus is clearly on zombie baby props as a haunt staple.

Haunt Former· 159 views
HORRORPROPS & INFESTED OAKS HOME HAUNT: DAVE APPEL INTERVIEW - FLOATING MAX PROP CREATOR
1:05:27
Home Haunts

HORRORPROPS & INFESTED OAKS HOME HAUNT: DAVE APPEL INTERVIEW - FLOATING MAX PROP CREATOR

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Dave Appel, the prop builder behind HorrorProps and the Infested Oaks home haunt, for an in-depth conversation about his haunting journey. Dave is widely recognized in the haunter community for creating a floating Max prop inspired by Stranger Things. The wide-ranging interview covers prop building philosophy, home haunt design, and insights from a seasoned DIY haunter. At 65 minutes, it offers an immersive look into the mind of a creative force in the Halloween community.

Hauntcast· 153 views
Monster clean up!
0:44
Other

Monster clean up!

This short one-minute clip from the Horror 365 channel appears to involve some kind of monster-themed cleanup or reset activity. With no source description provided, the exact content — whether it covers prop maintenance, costume care, or a behind-the-scenes tidy-up — cannot be confirmed. The Halloween-adjacent title and channel branding suggest it fits within the broader horror and haunting hobby space.

Horror 365· 151 views
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