Video Tag
Every video tagged “Halloween prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
854 videos
This short video showcases the Gemmy Woman Mummy, a retail animated Halloween prop featuring moving eyes, an articulated mouth, and moaning sound effects. The creator notes that this figure shares its sound box with another Gemmy product, Donna the Dead, suggesting a shared platform across the manufacturer's animated line. The prop delivers classic mummy-themed scares with minimal setup, making it a convenient off-the-shelf decoration.
This short video showcases the Spazm animated prop from Morbid Enterprises, a commercially available Halloween decoration found across multiple prop retailers. The presenter gives viewers a look at this ready-to-use animated figure in action. At under three minutes, it serves as a quick reference for shoppers considering the prop for their display or haunt.
This tutorial walks through building a self-opening and self-closing animated coffin prop for Halloween. A slow-rotating electric motor drives the lid mechanism, and a motion sensor is integrated so the prop activates automatically when guests approach. The creator also references a companion foam coffin build tutorial for constructing the base prop itself. The result is an interactive, trigger-based yard scare suitable for greeting trick-or-treaters.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Jolt Electric Chair, an animatronic haunted house prop that shakes and thrashes to simulate an electrocution effect. The video highlights the company's long history of pioneering electric chair animatronics for the Halloween and haunt industry. It serves as a product demonstration for haunters and attraction operators considering adding the prop to their lineup.
FrightProps showcases their Scary Mary Haunted Mirror prop, a ready-made piece that disguises itself as an ordinary mirror before revealing a terrifying face to unsuspecting guests. The effect is triggered by motion, making it an automatic, hands-free jump scare. It draws on the classic Bloody Mary legend to deliver a supernatural fright with minimal setup required.
This is Part 1 of a build series recreating the iconic Yellow Guy (nicknamed Denny or Manny) from the unsettling web series Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. The creator walks viewers through the early stages of constructing a wearable or display puppet replica as a Halloween prop. The DHMIS series, created by Becky Sloan and Joseph Pelling, serves as the visual reference throughout the build. The project blends pop-culture fandom with Halloween prop-making craftsmanship.
VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam crypt or mausoleum from scratch using common XPS foam and basic hand tools, making it accessible for home haunters of most skill levels. The build covers cutting and shaping foam to mimic stone and brick architecture, then sealing and painting it with layered acrylic washes to achieve a convincingly aged, mossy, weathered finish. The result is a dramatic cemetery centerpiece that goes well beyond a standard tombstone display.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of crafting a Baby Yoda-inspired prop or wearable character piece suitable for haunted attraction use. Running over three hours, this is an in-depth, professional-level build video from experienced creature maker Allen Hopps. The project bridges pop-culture character design with Halloween haunt applications, resulting in a detailed creature prop or costume element. Given the channel's signature style, viewers can expect sculpting, molding, and finishing techniques demonstrated from start to finish.
StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps demonstrates how to build witch props using pool noodles as the primary construction material. The video shows how affordable, lightweight foam noodles can be transformed into striking Halloween display pieces suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. It's a budget-friendly build that leans on creative foam fabrication rather than complex tools or electronics.
Monster Tutorials walks viewers through the full process of creating hyper-realistic latex brain props, from sculpting the initial form in clay to pulling finished castings. The workflow covers mold-making with plaster, casting with liquid latex, and filling with expandable foam for structure and weight. The finished props are versatile enough for haunted house displays, zombie-themed scenes, or low-budget film productions.
This is the debut episode of Haunters Workshop, a DIY series focused on building Halloween props and effects for home haunts and haunted houses. The tutorial walks viewers through constructing a life-size Halloween figure using PVC pipe. It's part of an ongoing series that encourages community participation by inviting viewers to submit their own prop ideas for future episodes.
Stiltbeast Studios returns with an updated and expanded guide to plastic corpsing, covering new tricks and techniques not included in the original video. The tutorial focuses on achieving realistic corpse-like textures and finishes on Halloween props for haunted attractions and home haunts. With nearly 20 minutes of content, it offers a deeper dive into the craft than its predecessor.
FrightProps showcases a scary animated witch prop designed for haunted houses and Halloween displays. The short clip highlights the prop's animatronic lunging action, giving viewers a quick look at its scare potential. It appears to be a product feature video directing viewers to the FrightProps website for purchase details.
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.
A short showcase from Distortions Unlimited featuring a flying witch animatronic that lifts off on her broom. The clip highlights the prop's motion as a dramatic Halloween display piece. It appears to demonstrate the animatronic in action rather than walk through a build.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a realistic shrunken head prop using minimal, inexpensive household materials. The technique relies on paper mache principles with toilet paper and glue to achieve convincing texture and form. The finished piece is versatile enough for Halloween displays, home haunts, curiosity shelf arrangements, or film and video production use.
Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie construct a large, eye-catching backlit skull sign for their workshop using a CNC router and birch plywood built up in two layers. LED strips are routed behind the skull cutout and controlled by an Arduino Micro to produce a dramatic glowing effect. The project blends woodworking, basic electronics, and CNC design into an approachable weekend build. Full Arduino code and schematics are available on the creators' website for anyone who wants to replicate it.
This short-form video introduces Flippin' Freddy, a new addition to Spirit Halloween's 2023 Zombie Babies animatronic prop lineup. The presenter gives viewers an early look at the character as part of ongoing Spirit Halloween 2023 coverage. The clip is a quick, enthusiastic showcase aimed at Halloween prop collectors and Spirit Halloween fans eager to see what's new for the season.
Monster Tutorials walks viewers through creating a creepy, realistic corpsed zombie hand prop from start to finish. The 35-minute tutorial focuses on achieving a convincingly rotten, decayed look suitable for haunts or Halloween displays. A jeweler saw is referenced as a useful low-cost tool in the build process.
This beginner-friendly tutorial walks viewers through creating a creepy vintage specimen jar filled with realistic-looking eyeballs. The project covers several complementary skills in a single video, including mixing fake blood, tinting a jar to achieve an aged appearance, crafting antique-style labels, and applying dry-brushing techniques. All materials used are described as common household items, keeping the barrier to entry low. The finished prop makes an effective mad-scientist or horror-lab accent piece for Halloween displays.
This short-form video showcases a clown-in-a-box Halloween prop from VFX Creates, spotted at what appears to be a Transworld Halloween trade show. The clip highlights the prop's creepy clown design and apparent scare potential. A direct link to the manufacturer is provided for viewers interested in purchasing.
This is part two of a Halloween prop build recreating the Yellow Guy (Denny) from the cult internet horror series Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, originally created by Becky Sloan and Joseph Pelling. The creator walks through continued construction of the iconic unsettling puppet character. The build is framed as a Halloween project inspired by the show's distinctly creepy aesthetic.
This review covers Spazm, an animated Halloween prop from Morbid Enterprises featuring a straight-jacketed, psychotic character that shakes, moans, and groans. The reviewer highlights the prop's menacing details including sharp teeth and a drool effect. The video is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series dedicated to evaluating Halloween props and decorations. It offers a close-up look at the prop's motion and aesthetic appeal for potential buyers.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a DIY animated skull prop whose jaw slowly opens and closes through a clever mechanical animation system — notably without requiring an additional motor. The skull is designed as a companion piece to the creator's Levitating Table prop, sitting atop the floating table to enhance the overall ghostly display. The step-by-step format makes it accessible for home haunters looking to add a professional-looking animatronic effect to a porch, yard haunt, or haunted house scene.
