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Every yard haunts 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.

369 videos

Build the Ultimate Halloween Cemetery: My 10 Favorite Detail Projects
52:56
Yard HauntsBeginner

Build the Ultimate Halloween Cemetery: My 10 Favorite Detail Projects

VanOaksProps compiles ten of his favorite detail-oriented prop projects specifically chosen to elevate a DIY Halloween cemetery display. The compilation spans a wide range of builds — from PVC fencing and weathered tombstones to faux cast-iron locks, distressed signage, and atmospheric cobwebs — with each segment linking back to a full standalone tutorial. The focus throughout is on affordable, achievable techniques that add realism and cinematic atmosphere to a yard graveyard scene.

VanOaksProps· 72,585 views
DIY Halloween Monument Prop from Foam!
11:01
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

DIY Halloween Monument Prop from Foam!

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to build a cemetery monument prop using a foam dome, a plastic garden urn, and a crow decoy — a creative alternative to standard foam tombstones. The build incorporates carving, shaping, and a multi-step faux bronze painting technique inspired by a published Instructables project. Drylok is used as a hardening base coat before layering acrylic paints to achieve an aged, patinated bronze look. The finished piece adds impressive height and visual variety to a home graveyard display.

VanOaksProps· 72,153 views
Animated Spooky Sign HALLOWEEN Motorized Prop & DIY How-To Video
29:49
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Spooky Sign HALLOWEEN Motorized Prop & DIY How-To Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized, animated Halloween warning sign suitable for yard haunts, front porches, or haunted house displays. The project uses a fixed-speed AC motor to bring a ghostly spooky sign to life with continuous movement. The channel focuses on helping home haunters and crafters achieve professional-looking animated props using accessible DIY methods. At 30 minutes, the video covers both the build process and the materials needed from start to finish.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 61,203 views
Pumpkin Stalker 8 Ft Halloween 2021 Display with Evil Jack-O-Lantern Animated Props
2:43
Prop Reviews

Pumpkin Stalker 8 Ft Halloween 2021 Display with Evil Jack-O-Lantern Animated Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2021 Halloween prop lineup centered on a menacing 8-foot Pumpkin Stalker lording over a creepy pumpkin patch scene. Flanking the towering centerpiece are two smaller animated companions — Jack Attack and Grizzly Gourd — which move, growl, and illuminate their eyes. The video is a product showcase reel suited for haunters evaluating props for yard haunts, corn mazes, or professional dark attractions. Note that the background audio heard in the video is not bundled with the props, though the animatronics do include their own audio download.

DistortionsUnlimited· 59,277 views
Making a Bust That Follows You - Halloween Prop Tutorial
10:22
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$60

Making a Bust That Follows You - Halloween Prop Tutorial

VanOaksProps walks through the first part of a two-part series on building a cemetery bust monument that uses an optical illusion to appear to follow viewers as they move. The build relies on accessible materials — XPS foam in two thicknesses, a cardboard tube armature, pipe insulation, and common adhesives — shaped with hot wire and routing tools. Sponsored by ChickenProps, the tutorial bridges the gap between a basic graveyard prop and a showstopping interactive centerpiece. The finished piece is designed to evoke the iconic "following bust" effect popularized by haunted mansion attractions.

VanOaksProps· 57,843 views
DECORATE OUTSIDE W. ME!! Halloween 2022!!
17:08
Halloween Decorating

DECORATE OUTSIDE W. ME!! Halloween 2022!!

Jade The Libra takes viewers along for a real-time outdoor Halloween decorating session for the 2022 season. The video follows a casual, companionable format as she sets up and arranges spooky exterior décor around her home. It offers decorating inspiration rather than step-by-step instruction, making it an easy watch for anyone looking for creative yard display ideas.

Jade The Libra· 57,202 views
Decorate Outdoors With Me!! Halloween 2019
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Halloween Decorating

Decorate Outdoors With Me!! Halloween 2019

This is the final installment of Jade The Libra's 2019 Halloween decorating series, focused on dressing up her outdoor space with a gothic Halloween aesthetic. The video features a gifted Beetlejuice Worm inflatable from Gemmy Industries as a centerpiece piece of the display. Viewers are also invited to enter a giveaway for the same Beetlejuice inflatable via Instagram.

Jade The Libra· 57,164 views
DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop
15:12
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated tombstone prop that uses a programmable motor to move a sculpted face in multiple directions, creating the illusion of a living, aware gravestone. The build is designed for yard haunts and graveyard displays and aims for a professional-looking result from homemade construction. The video notes an important hardware update: the FrightProps motor kit now ships with a different controller, so builders will need to separately purchase the PicoVolt controller to replicate the original build.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 55,475 views
DIY Animated BREATHING & MOVING GRAVE Halloween How-To Yard Haunt Prop
8:43
Yard HauntsBeginner

DIY Animated BREATHING & MOVING GRAVE Halloween How-To Yard Haunt Prop

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a motorized animated grave prop that simulates a breathing, heaving effect — complete with rustling grass and shifting ground movement. Designed for outdoor graveyard displays, the prop creates an unsettling atmosphere with minimal complexity. The channel follows a step-by-step instructional format aimed at helping home crafters achieve professional-looking results. At under 10 minutes, it's a quick and accessible build for Halloween yard decorators.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 55,135 views
DIY Funeral Hearse Tutorial - The horse drawn centerpiece for your Halloween graveyard!! FULL SIZED!
16:56
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Funeral Hearse Tutorial - The horse drawn centerpiece for your Halloween graveyard!! FULL SIZED!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a full-sized Victorian-style horse-drawn funeral hearse as a dramatic centerpiece for a Halloween graveyard display. The build is designed around commonly available materials, making it accessible to home haunters without specialized resources. The finished prop features a zombie horse and period-appropriate hearse styling suited for large outdoor setups.

Monster Tutorials· 54,653 views
DECORATING OUTSIDE FOR HALLOWEEN 2023!!
11:46
Halloween Decorating

DECORATING OUTSIDE FOR HALLOWEEN 2023!!

Jade takes viewers outside for a Halloween 2023 decorating session, showcasing how she styled her exterior space with a gothic, spooky aesthetic. The setup incorporates a black branchy tree, decorative jack-o-lanterns, lanterns, LED puck lights, and a projector to build layered atmosphere. Artificial roses and a light box add moody accents to the overall display. The video has a casual, enthusiastic "decorate with me" format aimed at fans of alt and goth aesthetics.

Jade The Libra· 49,596 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· 47,903 views
Animated DIY LEVITATING TEAPOT Halloween Prop & How-To
8:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Animated DIY LEVITATING TEAPOT Halloween Prop & How-To

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated levitating teapot prop using crafting techniques, a motor mechanism, and thrift store sourced items. The build combines a clever illusion with movement to create the appearance of a ghostly, self-pouring or floating teapot. The finished prop works equally well as a yard haunt centerpiece or as eerie Halloween dinner party decor. The channel's signature approach emphasizes accessible, budget-conscious methods that yield professional-looking results.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 47,793 views
Halloween Yard Haunt 2022 Halloween Display Set-Up!
8:19
Yard Haunts

Halloween Yard Haunt 2022 Halloween Display Set-Up!

A walkthrough of the creator's 2022 Halloween yard haunt setup, blending creepy and cute characters across an outdoor display. The haunt is designed to evolve week by week throughout October, growing progressively scarier as Halloween night approaches. The video also highlights a few key products used in the build, including decorative fencing and RGB floodlighting.

SpookYouLaterz· 46,539 views
Dick Van Dyke Turning 100 Years Old Celebrates Halloween 2025
11:07
Yard Haunts

Dick Van Dyke Turning 100 Years Old Celebrates Halloween 2025

Distortions Unlimited — the professional Halloween prop and animatronics company — documents their annual tradition of helping legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke set up his home yard haunt, this time in celebration of his upcoming 100th birthday. The crew brought out several 2025 props including the new Xenovore animatronic and the Giant Talking Head to dress up the display. It's a warm behind-the-scenes look at a decade-long collaboration between a Hollywood icon and one of the Halloween industry's most respected prop makers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 42,145 views
How To Setup Your Halloween Tombstones
4:06
Yard HauntsBeginnerunder $20

How To Setup Your Halloween Tombstones

VanOaksProps walks through a simple, low-profile method for keeping Halloween tombstones standing firm even in windy conditions. The technique involves drilling into foam tombstones and using stakes driven into the ground to anchor them securely. At just four minutes, this is a quick, practical tutorial suited for any outdoor graveyard display.

VanOaksProps· 40,634 views
TikTok Famous Halloween House Menefee Manor San Antonio (Nighttime)
16:30
Yard Haunts

TikTok Famous Halloween House Menefee Manor San Antonio (Nighttime)

This video offers a full nighttime walkthrough of Menefee Manor, a TikTok-famous Halloween yard haunt located in San Antonio, Texas. The display, situated near General McMullen and Menefee Boulevard, drew widespread attention in 2024 for its elaborate outdoor Halloween decorations and atmosphere. The attraction is free to the public, with donations accepted to support the creators' efforts. Viewers get an immersive after-dark tour of one of San Antonio's most talked-about seasonal displays.

SpookYouLaterz· 39,459 views
DIY Halloween Cemetery: New Orleans-style Crypt Build
27:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Halloween Cemetery: New Orleans-style Crypt Build

VanOaksProps walks through a full large-scale crypt build inspired by the iconic above-ground tombs of New Orleans cemeteries. The project covers design through final weathered finish using accessible materials centered on XPS insulation foam. Techniques include routing decorative details, foam carving, spackling for texture, and paint weathering to achieve an authentic aged-stone look. The finished prop is designed to be lightweight and durable enough for repeated seasonal outdoor use.

VanOaksProps· 38,587 views
Menefee Manor Halloween Haunt in San Antonio Texas
24:11
Yard Haunts

Menefee Manor Halloween Haunt in San Antonio Texas

This video tours Menefee Manor, an elaborately decorated residential yard haunt located in San Antonio, Texas. The display features a large collection of animatronics alongside live scare actors delivering unexpected scares throughout the walkthrough. The 2024 edition of this free neighborhood attraction appears to be a standout Halloween destination in the San Antonio area.

SpookYouLaterz· 37,887 views
VALLOWEEN DECOR HUNTING 2025!!!
38:03
Halloween Decorating

VALLOWEEN DECOR HUNTING 2025!!!

Jade The Libra hits the stores in search of Valloween — the beloved Valentine's Day and Halloween crossover trend — showcasing seasonal finds for 2025. The video follows a shop-along format as she hunts for spooky and romantic décor pieces to inspire viewers. At 38 minutes, there's plenty of time to browse hauls and get ideas for blending both holidays into home decorating.

Jade The Libra· 36,132 views
Creepy Halloween Cemetery Scene with Zombie Animatronics & Moving Tombstone Props
2:18
Yard Haunts

Creepy Halloween Cemetery Scene with Zombie Animatronics & Moving Tombstone Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases a fully dressed Halloween cemetery scene populated with multiple Frightronics electric animatronic props, including zombie figures, a Moving Monument, Tipping Tombstone, Gargoyle, and Cracking Crypt, among others. The short showcase demonstrates how these pieces work together to create an immersive graveyard atmosphere. All featured props are part of the brand's 2020 product lineup and are marketed toward home haunters, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 35,061 views
Best DIY FLOATING CANDLE Prop Idea for Your Animated Halloween Haunt
13:24
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Best DIY FLOATING CANDLE Prop Idea for Your Animated Halloween Haunt

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a convincing floating, animated candle illusion suitable for both indoor and outdoor Halloween displays. The build combines basic crafting techniques with a reindeer (deer) motor to produce realistic levitating movement. The channel is known for step-by-step guides that help hobbyists achieve professional-looking results on a home-haunt budget.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 32,953 views
DECORATING OUTSIDE FOR HALLOWEEN 2025!!
20:37
Yard Haunts

DECORATING OUTSIDE FOR HALLOWEEN 2025!!

Jade The Libra takes her "Spooky Family" audience through a full outdoor Halloween decorating session for 2025, centered on an elaborate jack-o-lantern display. The video has a casual, personality-driven vibe with the creator decorating in real time alongside some uninvited wasp guests. It offers a look at how a dedicated Halloween enthusiast transforms their exterior space for the season.

Jade The Libra· 31,813 views
Giant Haunted Tree Halloween Prop Decoration by Distortions Unlimited
5:53
Prop Reviews

Giant Haunted Tree Halloween Prop Decoration by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their giant Haunted Tree prop, a professionally handcrafted Halloween decoration standing approximately 9.5 feet tall — or up to 10 feet with arms raised. Built in the USA from latex, foam, and metal armature, the prop ships in five modular pieces for straightforward setup and compact storage. Poseable arms and fingers allow custom positioning, while an included LED flame bulb illuminates the glowing eyes and mouth for dramatic effect.

DistortionsUnlimited· 30,606 views
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