Video Tag
Every video tagged “haunt build” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
76 videos
In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrates how to build a simple moving floor or bridge effect for a home haunt. The unsteady surface unsettles guests as they walk across it, adding a tactile scare to a walkthrough. It's pitched as an easy, beginner-friendly upgrade for DIY haunters.
VanOaksProps pulls back the curtain on how a home haunt's lighting and audio systems are wired together, sharing footage originally exclusive to Patreon supporters. The video offers a practical look at the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that makes a haunt run smoothly. It's a rare glimpse into the organizational and technical side of haunt production that often goes undocumented.
This video from Spooky Guy444 appears to be a progress or status update on a set of Halloween props that were previously lost, damaged, or missing. The creator likely walks viewers through what has changed or been recovered since the last update. Beyond the title's promise of a 'huge update,' specific details about the props or their condition are not available from the provided metadata.
This short DIY clip covers the installation of curtain doorways as part of a laser swamp Halloween setup. Curtained entrances help define themed spaces and add atmosphere to a haunt environment. The video appears to be a quick behind-the-scenes look at the build process.
This video marks the finale of the 2014 PHOBIAS home haunt build series, serving as a Halloween night sendoff after 25 installments of construction and preparation. The creator shares a celebratory message as the haunt opens its doors, wrapping up what appears to be an extensive seasonal build project. As the capstone episode of the series, it likely showcases the completed haunt environment in its finished, ready-to-scare state.
This video is part of a multi-episode series documenting the build process for a home haunt called PHOBIAS. In this installment, the creator walks viewers through a collection of newly acquired props intended for the attraction. It serves as both a progress update and a visual inventory of the haunt's growing arsenal of scare elements.
This video documents the construction of a brand-new haunted manor facade called Gateway Manor, shared by the Horror 365 channel. The build appears to be part of a larger home haunt or attraction project with a classic spooky manor aesthetic. With no source description available and a listed duration of zero minutes, specific construction details and techniques cannot be confirmed.
This video kicks off part one of the build series for Urban Legends, a themed haunted attraction located in Thurston Groves, Florida. The haunt draws its inspiration from urban legends and myths sourced from around the world, weaving familiar folklore into an immersive walk-through experience. Viewers get an early look at the creative direction and thematic framework being established for the 2015 season.
This is episode 19 in the ongoing 2014 PHOBIAS haunt build series, focusing on a new skeleton prop nicknamed Mr. Marrow. The featured prop is a poseable skeleton sourced from Costco, integrated into the creator's home haunt build. The video offers a close-up look at how the prop fits into the overall PHOBIAS theme.
Haunt Former modifies a Spirit Halloween (Arrow) corpse prop into a frozen zombie character nicknamed 'Freezer Burnt' to populate the freezer room of his Cotton County Crematorium home haunt. The build is presented vlog-style, showcasing how an off-the-shelf prop can be creatively repurposed to fit a specific room's theme. The quick, improvisational approach demonstrates that compelling haunt characters don't always require elaborate materials or planning.
This short walkthrough video tours the completed 'Cotton County Crematorium' haunted display created by Haunt Former for Halloween 2022. The creator celebrates the event as a major success and gives viewers a firsthand look at the finished haunt. At roughly two minutes, it serves as a recap highlight reel rather than a detailed build tutorial.
This is the fifth installment in Haunt Former's 2019 Insomnia Haunted House build series, capturing the haunt on Halloween night as it finally opens to visitors. The episode focuses on last-minute finishing touches before guests arrive and includes walkthrough footage of the completed maze. It serves as a satisfying payoff episode for viewers who followed the full build journey, showcasing the atmosphere and theming achieved throughout the series.
Haunt Former (Mak) kicks off the 2022 build season with the first vlog entry for the Cotton County Crematorium home haunt. The video walks viewers through the overarching theme and backstory driving the haunt's concept, then transitions into a detailed walkthrough of the floor plan and room layout blueprints. It serves as a foundational planning episode that sets the creative and structural direction for the entire build. Fans of narrative-driven home haunts will find this a compelling look at how story and layout work together from day one.
The creator documents the early planning stages of 'Shelter 16,' their first haunted trail, built on a farm property. The video walks through how they chose the location, developed a thematic concept, and translated ideas into a physical layout and hand-drawn blueprints. Key creative decisions — including prop placement, actor positioning, wall configurations, and a standout room called the 'Doom Chamber' — are explained in detail. A physical walkthrough of the site gives viewers a real sense of how the design maps to the actual space.
This installment in the 2014 PHOBIAS home haunt build series follows the creator on a shopping run to Michaels and Party City. Several key haunt elements are picked up, including a hook and chain, a fog machine, signage, and a light. The video offers a quick look at how retail craft and party stores can supply useful components for a seasonal haunt build.
Part 16 of the ongoing PHOBIAS haunt build series focuses on prop shopping rather than construction, with the creator walking through a Spirit Halloween wish list of items intended for the 2014 build. The video offers a brief but focused look at how one home haunter sources commercial props to complement their DIY build. At just one minute, it functions more as a planning snapshot than a deep-dive review.
This episode is part of an ongoing 2014 home haunt build series documenting the creation of a Halloween attraction called PHOBIAS. The creator showcases newly acquired props and their placement within a garage haunt space. As part of a multi-episode series, it offers a progress update on how the overall haunt is taking shape.
Slash 'N Cast draws viewers' attention to a subtle or easily overlooked detail on their latest haunt set build. The short-form video appears to highlight craftsmanship and intentional design choices that audiences may have missed at first glance. It invites fans to take a closer look at the thought and creativity poured into the set.
This short clip from Horror 365 offers a glimpse at a haunt facade currently under construction. The video appears to be a brief progress update rather than a full tutorial or walkthrough. No detailed build steps or materials are visible from the available metadata.
This is part two of Haunt Former's 2015 build series for Urban Legends, a themed haunted attraction based in Thurston Groves, Florida. The video walks viewers through the physical floor plan and room layout of the garage-based haunt, which draws its scare scenarios from urban legends and myths spanning the globe. It offers an inside look at how a home haunter translates a thematic concept into a mapped-out walk-through experience.
This short build-diary episode covers mid-season planning updates for the creator's home haunt, set within the fictional Thurston Theater lore. The creator revisits a Smoldering Zombie prop acquired the previous year but never showcased, reconsiders whether a Saw-themed room will make the cut this season, and checks in on the condition of a Foxy character prop. It serves as a candid, behind-the-scenes progress check rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
This is the ninth and final installment of Haunt Former's 2017 abandoned haunted house build series, capturing the last-minute wrap-up as Halloween night approaches. The creator shares a heartfelt thank-you to viewers and supporters as the seasonal project reaches its conclusion. At just four minutes, the episode serves more as a celebratory closer than a detailed build tutorial.
This short-form clip offers a behind-the-scenes peek at an in-progress swamp cabin facade being constructed for a haunted attraction. The build appears to incorporate a water element as part of the scenic design, suggesting an immersive environmental set piece. The video was shared in connection with Transworld, indicating it may be destined for a professional or semi-professional haunt context.
Part 4 of the Insomnia Haunted House 2019 build series documents the haunt taking shape as walls go up and the space transforms from cluttered garage to an emerging haunted attraction. The video captures the satisfying progression from organized chaos to a recognizable haunt environment. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the physical build process and the creative vision coming to life.
