Video Tag
Every video tagged “Halloween 2021” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
112 videos
GMHaunts covers a notable update to Spirit Halloween's online store locator, which published earlier than usual ahead of the 2021 season. The early launch date sparked community speculation that physical store openings could also arrive sooner than in prior years. The video breaks down what the locator update may signal for Spirit Halloween's 2021 retail rollout timeline.
GMHaunts takes viewers on a first-person walkthrough of the House of Frankenstein, a long-standing wax museum and horror attraction in Lake George, New York. The venue blends interactive horror movie character displays with themed scenes that escalate from lighthearted to intensely gory. As a tourist destination with over three decades of history, the attraction offers a curated horror experience rather than a traditional live-actor haunt. The tour provides a solid preview for anyone considering a visit to this regional Halloween landmark.
This short demo video showcases a vintage-style clown Halloween prop, likely a retail or prototype animatronic tied to major seasonal suppliers. The creator puts the prop through its paces to highlight its scare factor and design details. At just three minutes, it functions as a quick look rather than an in-depth review.
This fan-shot video captures a Slenderman scare actor working the crowds at Howl-O-Scream SeaWorld San Antonio during the 2021 Halloween season. The performer holds court at Vampire Point, blending comedic twerking and dancing with genuine scares for an entertaining mix of humor and horror. The footage showcases the kind of crowd-interactive character work that makes themed scare zones memorable. A horror-flavored original track from independent artist Poltergeist OD provides the soundtrack.
This editorial-style video from GMHaunts examines the notable absence of clown-themed props in Morris Costumes' 2021 Halloween lineup and explores what that shift might signal for the broader Halloween industry. The creator speculates whether this could trigger a wider trend reversal, potentially ushering back classic Halloween archetypes like witches, scarecrows, and reapers. It's a thought-provoking look at how major retail players influence the direction of seasonal prop and costume design. Fans of Spirit Halloween and Halloween retail culture will find the industry forecasting angle especially engaging.
This short video takes viewers inside the Closed Casket Studios booth at the 2021 Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, Missouri. Despite a compact booth footprint, the company packed in a striking range of gory masks, horror props, and haunt-ready items for the 2021 season. The clip serves as a quick visual showcase of what the vendor was bringing to the professional haunt market that year.
The creator tests several new fog machines sourced from Amazon after losing all four of their previous foggers during the 2020 Halloween season. Two units are compared side by side, with a yellow remote-controlled model emerging as the clear favorite for output and convenience. The garage is filled with animatronics from throughout the house, turning the fog test into an atmospheric mini-haunt showcase. The creator plans to purchase additional units of the winning fogger for their 2021 home haunt build.
A short Halloween prank clip featuring a creepy skeleton prop used to startle trick-or-treaters attempting to grab candy. The video leans into the classic 'dare to take the candy' scare format popular in yard haunts. It appears to be a fun, lighthearted seasonal moment rather than a detailed tutorial.
This video offers a first-person POV walkthrough of The Swamp at Blackwater Bayou, the newest haunted house at SeaWorld San Antonio's Howl-O-Scream 2021, filmed on media day. The creator notes noticeable production upgrades since opening night, including improved lighting and the addition of atmospheric fog that significantly enhances the experience. A Fear Pass is highlighted as the way to access exclusive areas and angles not available to standard guests.
The creator visits a local Spirit Halloween location in the early stages of its 2021 seasonal setup, catching the freshly hung main banner and signage on the building's exterior. The interior is largely bare at this stage, with shipments expected to arrive in the coming weeks. It's a quick, enthusiastic early-season check-in for fans eager to track Spirit Halloween's annual transformation.
This short demo video showcases an animated Pumpkin Reaper prop available at Lowe's. The clip gives viewers a look at the prop in action, highlighting its movement and overall spooky aesthetic. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick reference for shoppers considering the purchase.
The creator shares a personal countdown of the five most anticipated Halloween 2021 releases, covering a mix of props, animatronics, movies, and attractions. The video is framed as an enthusiast opinion piece rather than a tutorial or walkthrough. It leans heavily on Spirit Halloween as a reference point for upcoming seasonal product drops and haunt-world excitement.
GMHaunts presents a fan-conceived ISE (in-store experience) concept for Spirit Halloween built around a mausoleum and tomb theme. The showcase walks through a proposed structure called 'Reaper's Rest,' complete with a walkthrough path, interior risers designed to display animatronics, and designated spots for string lighting. The video imagines how Spirit Halloween could execute a tomb-style themed environment in their retail stores. It serves as both creative inspiration and a wishlist-style pitch to the brand.
This short POV video takes viewers through Karver's Kradle, one of the signature haunted houses at SeaWorld San Antonio's Howl-O-Scream 2021 event. Filmed during media day, the footage captures areas and scares that typical guests may not experience, including content exclusive to Fear Pass holders. The creator considers it a standout attraction that has grown scarier over the years.
This short video serves as the official kickoff announcement for Haunt Former's annual Haunt-Tober Halloween marathon, celebrating the arrival of October. The creator invites viewers to join in a month-long Halloween content event leading up to October 31st. It functions primarily as a hype and promotional piece rather than a tutorial or build video.
This video offers a sweeping look at Morris Costumes' 2021 Halloween prop lineup, covering both life-size and tabletop pieces. The host walks viewers through a variety of offerings, giving Halloween enthusiasts an early preview of what the season has in store. References to Spirit Halloween and Gemmy suggest some cross-retailer awareness and possible prototype spotting throughout the runtime.
A short 4K clip captured at Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park featuring a standout scare actor playing a filthy, diaper-wearing 'Big Baby' character who chases guests with a chainsaw. The creator highlights the performer's comedic and menacing energy as a prime example of effective character acting. Brief mention is also made of an equally memorable asylum character inside the haunt whose improvised taunts left a strong impression, though filming inside was not permitted.
A daytime walkthrough of a 2021 residential yard haunt built around a creepy traveling circus concept. The display features a mix of commercial props from well-known Halloween vendors and appears to be an elaborate seasonal setup. At just three minutes, the video offers a quick but atmospheric look at the full outdoor scene.
GMHaunts kicks off their Halloween 2021 ranking series by reviewing and ranking the full lineup of Home Depot's new-for-2021 animatronic offerings. The video evaluates which props stood out as the strongest entries in what appears to have been a notably competitive season for the retailer. It offers a consumer-focused perspective on the quality and appeal of mass-market Halloween animatronics available at a major home improvement chain.
GMHaunts covers the officially revealed Costco Halloween 2021 product lineup, highlighting a partnership between SVI and the wholesale retailer. The standout piece is a new 6-foot Digiteyes animatronic werewolf, alongside other props including the Wailing Phantom and Newly Deads figures. The video offers an early look at what shoppers can expect from Costco's Halloween offering that season, shared well ahead of the holiday.
GMHaunts kicks off a multi-part reaction series covering the first wave of Spirit Halloween's 2021 Graveyard Shift animatronic pre-orders. The host reviews five newly released props — Wacky Mole, Mr. Howle, Caretaker, Buzzsaw, and Grim — offering first-look impressions based on the listings live on Spirit Halloween's website. The video is part of a broader series reacting to all ten animatronics announced in the Graveyard Shift launch trailer.
GMHaunts covers the latest batch of Morris Costumes animatronic demo releases for 2021, spotlighting a rebooted Rosemary figure, the finalized Towering Reaper design, and the Soothsayer among others. The video reacts to and discusses official demo footage provided by Morris Costumes, evaluating whether these reveals strengthen the brand's 2021 seasonal lineup. It offers commentary aimed at collectors and haunt enthusiasts eager to plan their purchases ahead of the Halloween season.
The creator visits their local Lowe's to check out the store's 2021 Halloween decoration lineup for the first time in person. Highlights include two newly unveiled animatronics — a Pumpkin Reaper and a Witch — displayed prominently at the center of the seasonal section. A range of tabletop decorations rounding out the 2021 assortment are also shown. The video serves as an early first look at what Lowe's is offering Halloween shoppers that season.
This short video showcases a demonstration of the Spirit Halloween 2021 Evelyn Leech animatronic prop, which appears to be a factory error or prototype unit. The clip gives viewers a close look at how this clown-themed figure performs, including any anomalies resulting from the manufacturing defect. It offers a rare glimpse at a non-standard version of a commercially released Halloween prop.
