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Every video tagged “Allen Hopps” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
360 videos
Veteran haunt builder Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios dives into the everyday adhesive he relies on most: contact cement. The video walks through what makes this glue a go-to in a Halloween prop shop, covering its key strengths and demonstrating its bonding power across different applications. It's a practical, no-nonsense look at a material that shows up constantly in foam work, mask making, and costume fabrication.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the installation of a complete shop air system built around a Harbor Freight Fortress ultra-quiet compressor. The setup includes a moisture trap, desiccant air dryer with oil removal filter, and a pressure regulator to deliver clean, dry, regulated air to the workspace. All components sourced from Harbor Freight make this an accessible and budget-conscious solution for haunt builders and prop makers. The quiet compressor is highlighted as a practical choice for shop environments where noise is a concern.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of building a realistic mouse prop that works equally well as a hand-held actor piece or a static set dressing element. The build is designed to be accessible and budget-friendly while still achieving a convincing, phobia-triggering result. At 21 minutes, the tutorial covers enough detail to guide builders of any skill level through the full construction process.
StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of building a realistic spine prop suitable for haunted houses and Halloween displays. Allen Hopps guides the build with a focus on achieving a convincing, scary result. At roughly 27 minutes, the tutorial offers enough depth to cover the core construction steps without overwhelming beginners. The finished piece is aimed at elevating the production value of haunted attractions and home haunts alike.
This Stiltbeast Studios session hosted by Allen Hopps covers three distinct Halloween character and prop builds: a Grave Digger, a custom Michael Myers, and a Gibbering Mouther creature. The video appears to be a long-form workshop or demonstration spanning over three hours, likely walking through design and fabrication techniques for haunted attraction use. Each segment showcases a different horror archetype, from classic graveyard characters to iconic slasher reimaginings to fantasy-horror monsters.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a straightforward method for sculpting foam horns from common couch or upholstery foam, suitable for props or masks. The condensed tutorial was trimmed from a much longer Facebook Live session, distilling the core technique into about 13 minutes. The approach is designed to be flexible, encouraging viewers to adapt and embellish the process to achieve custom horn shapes for their own builds.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios breaks down his updated methods for crafting Krampus horns and tongues in response to audience questions. The video focuses on the specific fabrication techniques behind these two character elements. It's a concise, focused tutorial aimed at helping haunters and makeup artists replicate or refine these creature features.
StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks through the creation of 'Bupo,' an owl-inspired creature mask or prop for haunted attraction use. The build incorporates specialty paints and wax finishes from Sculpt Nouveu to achieve a detailed, professional-quality monster look. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how creature pieces are fabricated and finished for scare entertainment environments.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to produce skull-shaped wall sconce light fixtures using a silicone mold and fiberglass for The Castle attraction at SCREAMS Halloween park. The video walks through a professional-grade prop fabrication workflow suited for haunted attraction production environments. The result is durable, repeatable decorative fixtures that serve both a functional lighting role and a strong thematic aesthetic.
Stiltbeast Studios creator Allen Hopps tackles an extended prop-building session focused on constructing a killer scarecrow head for the Don't Be a Monster charity raffle. The build showcases professional-level creature fabrication techniques applied to a haunted-attraction-quality character piece. At over two hours, the video offers an in-depth look at the full head-building process from start to finish.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to build a realistic-looking bear trap prop from EVA foam floor mats for under two dollars and in about an hour. The build is extremely accessible for beginners, requiring minimal tools and just two inexpensive materials. The finished props are lightweight and versatile, working well as wall-mounted set dressing across a variety of haunt themes.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads a live sculpting demonstration, crafting a Krampus-inspired Christmas demon mask from start to finish in water-based clay. The session is designed to be completed in roughly two hours, making it a focused, real-time look at creature mask creation. Viewers can follow along with the entire sculpting process as Allen works through his approach to bringing the horned holiday villain to life.
This video from StiltbeastStudios presents a practical acting exercise designed to help haunted house performers connect with and embody their characters. Allen Hopps guides actors through a technique aimed at deepening their on-floor performance. The exercise is intended to be used as a warm-up or rehearsal tool within a haunt cast setting.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of creating custom paint specifically formulated for latex masks. The tutorial covers how to mix and prepare the paint so it adheres properly to latex surfaces without cracking or peeling. This is a practical technique for haunted attraction performers and prop makers looking to customize or refresh their latex masks.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through two distinct scenic painting effects in this short, accessible tutorial. The focus is on painting convincing brick surfaces for haunted house and haunted attraction set pieces. The techniques are presented as straightforward and approachable, making this a quick skill-builder for haunt builders of any experience level.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a Kappa — a Japanese yokai — as a display piece for his monster museum. The build centers on a custom 'monster juice' recipe (Elmer's glue, exterior latex paint, and joint compound) applied over beef netting to build up realistic creature texture. The techniques demonstrated are broadly transferable to a wide range of monster prop and display projects.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through his personal approach to transforming ordinary turkey figures into monstrous Halloween-themed props. The tutorial focuses on decoration and detailing techniques that give seasonal items a frightening, haunted-attraction aesthetic. It's a fun creative exercise that blends holiday themes with classic monster styling.
StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps presents an in-depth Krampus mask-building session running over three hours, covering the hands-on craft of creating a wearable creature mask suitable for haunted attractions and DIY prop builders. The video dives into the detailed workmanship behind bringing the iconic Alpine folklore demon to life in mask form. Given the channel's established reputation for professional-grade creature and prop construction, viewers can expect thorough coverage of sculpting, shaping, and finishing techniques.
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' Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a plastic machete prop that holds up convincingly on camera, ideal for haunted attractions and film work. The build draws inspiration from iconic slasher characters like Jason Voorhees, delivering the look without the danger of a real blade. The focus is on achieving a screen-ready appearance using safer, lightweight materials suitable for performer use.
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 returns with a follow-up installment on building filled mannequin props for haunted attractions. Allen Hopps walks viewers through techniques for giving mannequin forms a convincing, solid presence suitable for professional or home haunt environments. The video appears to be part of a series, expanding on foundational mannequin-building concepts introduced previously.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through how to transform ordinary set décor into an Eastern dragon-themed table suitable for a haunted attraction environment. The build gives standard furniture a Far East aesthetic with a scary, dramatic character appropriate for professional or home haunt settings. At just six minutes, the tutorial is concise and focused on achievable modifications rather than a full scratch build.
This is Part 2 of Stiltbeast Studios' Baby Yoda build series, led by creator Allen Hopps, focused on crafting a Halloween-ready Baby Yoda prop or wearable mask for haunted attraction use. The series appears to explore the fabrication process of bringing the popular character to life as a scary or novelty haunt piece. At 91 minutes, it is an in-depth session likely covering significant construction progress. Stiltbeast Studios is known for professional-level prop and mask-making content aimed at haunters and costume builders.
