Video Tag
Every video tagged “Halloween prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
854 videos
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-size animatronic version of The Puppet (Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The prop combines a foam-sculpted body wrapped in black velvet with a 3D-printed, painted mask sourced from a third-party sculptor. Two pneumatic systems power the scare: a scissor mechanism that launches the figure forward roughly three feet, and a chest-mounted pneumatic that thrusts its arms outward for the signature jumpscare effect.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a retail animatronic skeleton into a full-sized Springtrap from Five Nights at Freddy's. The build combines EVA foam and 3D-printed components, all wrapped in green fleece and weathered with paint to achieve the character's signature rotting-suit look. The creators openly acknowledge the project hit several obstacles along the way, making it a candid look at a complex character build. The finished piece is timed to coincide with the release of the FNAF movie.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie construct a full-scale, fully functional animatronic version of Ennard from Five Nights at Freddy's, using foam, servo motors, LEDs, and hundreds of feet of wire loom conduit. The build is framed as an over-the-top DIY Halloween prop challenge, culminating in the duo spending a night in their bedroom with the finished creation. The video showcases the creative and technical depth required to bring a complex video-game character to life as a physical horror prop. It serves as both an impressive build showcase and a source of inspiration for ambitious Halloween makers.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a life-sized animatronic version of The Puppet (The Marionette) from Five Nights at Freddy's 2. The character's body is sculpted from foam and wrapped in black velvet, while the mask was 3D printed, textured, and painted — with additional credit to a collaborating prop sculptor. The scare effect is driven by a pneumatic scissor mechanism that launches the prop roughly three feet forward, paired with a second pneumatic that extends its arms for a faithful FNAF jumpscare. The finished animatronic was field-tested by frightening neighborhood kids on Halloween.
Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie built a large-scale animatronic of Harley Sawyer — 'The Doctor' from Poppy Playtime — described as their biggest animatronic build to date. The prop is powered by an advanced control system originally designed for escape rooms and theme parks, giving it network connectivity to interface with home locks, cameras, and lighting. The team collaborated directly with game developer Mob Entertainment and the character's original voice actor to achieve an authentic result. The short-form video teases the completed build and its impressive integration into a functional smart-home security setup.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a full-scale animatronic version of The Prototype (Experiment 1006) from Poppy Playtime Chapter 5, complete with a welded steel skeleton, hand-tailored costume, and a highly detailed resin-printed face produced on a Formlabs Form 4L printer. The build features motorized head and face rotation driven by Purgatory Props' Aamon Motor Controller, as well as a pneumatically powered crushing hand. To demonstrate the prop's crushing capability, the team also fabricates a life-sized Poppy doll as a test subject. The result is a professional-grade, screen-accurate horror animatronic that blends fabrication, 3D printing, and pneumatics into a single ambitious build.
Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through building a Halloween spellbook prop featuring a creepy animated eyeball embedded in the cover. The short-form clip offers a quick overview of the build, with the full detailed eyeball tutorial available to Patreon supporters. It's a visually striking prop ideal for witch, occult, or haunted library displays.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build 'Gertie,' a giant Halloween spider prop using chicken wire as a structural armature, pipe insulation for the legs, and expanding spray foam for the body texture. The build is designed to be approachable for beginners, relying on materials readily available at hardware stores. Painting and decorative detailing bring the oversized arachnid to life as a dramatic yard haunt centerpiece. The creators note that the chicken-wire-plus-foam technique is highly adaptable for many other DIY Halloween props.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform a basic store-bought plastic skeleton into a swaying drunken pirate animatronic inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean. The build covers two parallel tracks: constructing a wiper-motor-driven PVC swaying mechanism, and detailing the skeleton with corpsing (cotton, liquid latex, and contact cement), custom painting, and thrift-store costume weathering. The corpsing method demonstrated produces a decayed, fleshy look distinct from the mummified result of heat-gun-and-plastic-wrap techniques. The finished prop is designed for outdoor yard display and makes an impressive centerpiece for a home haunt.
This beginner-friendly tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through transforming ordinary foam pumpkins into convincingly creepy, rotten-looking Halloween props. Using a heat gun for distressing and mold-colored paint for a decayed finish, the results are an easy upgrade to standard jack o lantern decorations. The project is designed to be accessible and affordable, making it a great option for haunters looking to add atmospheric detail without advanced skills.
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay build an oversized jack-o-lantern cat house and scratching post for their Sphynx cat, Oberon, kicking off their 2021 Halloween season in style. The structure is formed using a balloon armature wrapped in wire, layered with paper mache, and finished with resin, spray paint, and sisal rope. The build doubles as a functional pet piece and a bold Halloween decoration. The creators note the jack-o-lantern shell alone could be repurposed as a standalone Halloween prop without the cat-specific elements.
FrightProps showcases their premium Haunted Moving Painting prop, a fully assembled unit that displays animated portrait videos on an HD panel housed in a handmade frame. The prop pairs an HD triggerable video player with a PicoBoo JR controller and a choice of trigger, making it ready to deploy out of the box. Sample footage is drawn from the Unliving Portraits DVD series, which is sold separately due to licensing restrictions. The video gives haunters a clear look at the illusion effect and the hardware that drives it.
Wicked Makers demonstrate a Halloween floating wine bottle prop that creates the illusion of endlessly pouring liquid suspended in mid-air above a cup. The effect gives off a ghostly, magical vibe that suits Halloween party tablescapes and spooky décor setups. The project is presented as approachable for most skill levels and is shown in a short-form format.
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay construct an oversized animatronic LEGO Zombie Minifigure inspired by Zeke from the Scooby-Doo LEGO set. The build progresses from a cardboard prototype to 3D-printed parts, which are then detailed with Apoxie Sculpt for realistic texture, dressed in fabric clothing, hand-painted, and finally brought to life with servo motors programmed in Bottango. The finished prop was field-tested at a kids' LEGO summer camp with enthusiastic results. It serves as both a showpiece Halloween decoration and a masterclass in combining multiple maker disciplines into one cohesive animatronic build.
Wicked Makers show how to transform a store-bought plastic cauldron into a dramatic witch's cauldron prop featuring a bubbling effect and glowing simulated coals. The build relies on simple, accessible materials and is presented as a quick, approachable Halloween project. This short is a teaser pointing viewers to the full tutorial on their YouTube channel.
StiltbeastStudios walks through building a graveyard statue prop suitable for home Halloween displays or haunted attractions, using widely available and affordable materials from hardware stores. The build centers on polyethylene foam underlayment, canvas drop cloth, and heavy-duty construction adhesive as its core components. At roughly 27 minutes, the tutorial offers enough detail to guide a beginner through the full construction process. The creator emphasizes that the materials are easy to source, keeping the project accessible for most DIY haunters.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through building an impressive giant spider prop using 13 foam pool noodles for around $60 in materials. The build is approachable for beginners and delivers a large, impactful Halloween prop on a tight budget. At just under an hour, the tutorial covers the full construction process from start to finish.
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a Hocus Pocus–inspired spellbook prop featuring a living, moving eye — achieved by placing a smartphone behind a glass cabochon lens set into the book cover. The book's aged leather look is created using a simple tissue paper and Mod Podge decoupage technique, while optional air dry clay sculpts a realistic eyelid surround. The finished piece works as a standalone Halloween display or as a showstopping prop for a witch costume.
StiltbeastStudios walks through building a full-size Weeping Angel yard prop on a tight budget, relying heavily on free and low-cost materials. The figure's structure is built around stacked five-gallon buckets and a coat-hanger armature, with a styrofoam wig head and expanding foam adding shape and detail. A tarp draped over the form creates the angel's iconic flowing robes. The finished display delivers impressive visual impact for roughly $40 or less.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a graveyard statue prop suited for both professional haunted attractions and home haunts. The build focuses on achieving a striking silhouette reminiscent of classic cemetery statuary. The standout technique here is the use of spray-on bedliner as a surface finish — the creator's own twist on a well-known prop style — applied across multiple cans to achieve a convincing stone-like texture.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building convincing fake glowing coals and burning embers for Halloween displays, along with a witch's cauldron that produces smoke and glows purple at night. Spray foam appears to be a key material in achieving a realistic ember texture. The finished effects combine practical construction with lighting and fog to create an atmospheric, witchcraft-themed prop. It's a relatively accessible project aimed at haunters who want a striking visual centerpiece.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Jolt, a ready-to-use electric chair animatronic prop designed for haunted attractions and Halloween events. The figure delivers a wild shaking motion paired with built-in audio to sell the electrocution illusion. As a manufactured, plug-and-play product, it requires no DIY assembly and is aimed at professional haunt operators and serious home haunters alike.
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights Jolt, an electric-chair animatronic designed for haunted attractions. The brief showcase highlights the prop as a dramatic, execution-themed centerpiece. It functions as a promotional preview rather than a build guide or in-depth review.
This clip showcases "The Villain," a violent animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited that thrashes as if straining to break free from chains. It's presented as a ready-made scare piece aimed at haunted attractions and dark-themed events rather than a build or how-to. The footage highlights the prop's aggressive, struggling motion as its main selling point.
