Video Tag
Every video tagged “haunted house” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
1077 videos
Monday Monster Stuff is a lengthy session from StiltbeastStudios hosted by Allen Hopps, covering Halloween prop and monster-related content for haunted house enthusiasts. Given the extended runtime, it likely features in-depth discussion, demonstration, or live Q&A around DIY prop building and Halloween mask work. StiltbeastStudios is a well-known resource in the haunted attraction community, and this format suggests a casual but informative deep-dive format. Specific techniques and materials covered are not confirmed from the available metadata.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a Halloween house facade, with a strong focus on recreating the iconic look of the Myers house from the Halloween franchise. The build is aimed at haunted attraction builders and serious home haunters looking to add large-scale architectural set pieces to their displays. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the construction approach in this compact, under-10-minute tutorial.
This short trailer introduces the Halloween DIY & How-To channel, giving prospective viewers a quick overview of what the channel offers — step-by-step guides for building Halloween props, animatronics, and special effects. It targets home crafters and haunters looking to create professional-looking decorations for yard haunts, spook houses, and Halloween parties. The trailer previews a range of featured projects, from floating candle props to animated graves and ghostly statues. It serves as a welcoming entry point for anyone exploring the channel for the first time.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a wearable mummy mask in roughly 50 minutes of working time. The tutorial is aimed at haunted attraction builders and Halloween enthusiasts who want a quick, high-impact character piece. The result is a ready-to-wear mummy mask suitable for haunt performers or costumed characters.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of adding hair to a latex mask in this extended, in-depth tutorial originally recorded as a Facebook Live session. The format allows for a thorough exploration of the technique, with plenty of viewer questions addressed throughout the runtime. It builds on a shorter version Allen produced previously, offering a more comprehensive deep-dive for those who want additional detail and context.
The CS622 Clown Slinger is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props in which an evil clown hides behind a wall and launches out 90 degrees on a roughly 48-inch swing arm, shaking side to side while its arms move up and down. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Its rig footprint is designed to sit fully concealed behind a wall with only a notch cut for the swing arm, making installation relatively straightforward for professional haunt environments. Characters are interchangeable, allowing operators to adapt the mechanism to different themes.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to transform ordinary cardboard boxes into convincing wooden crates for haunted house set dressing. The tutorial focuses on budget-friendly fabrication techniques that can add professional-looking detail to any haunt environment. At roughly 16 minutes, it offers an accessible entry point for builders who want impactful scenery without significant material costs.
The Poison Props HD1104 Horde Doors is a fully self-contained pneumatic animatronic prop featuring a set of detailed double doors that burst open to reveal eight reaching hands and a head popping up in the window. The unit runs eight independent channels of movement and comes ready to deploy with built-in pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, and sound system. At roughly 64 inches wide by 80 inches tall, it is designed to fill a standard haunt doorway and deliver an immediate crowd-stopping scare. Plug-and-play setup means no programming or fabrication is required beyond supplying AC power and 100 PSI compressed air.
This video covers opening night of Fright Fest 2021 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, offering a guided walkthrough of the park's Halloween offerings. The creator tours multiple scare zones including Soul Harvest and Hell Valley Cemetery, checks out Fright Fest merchandise, and provides an update on Dr. Diabolical construction progress. Scare actors roam the park as the night progresses, delivering scares throughout the grounds.
StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the creation of DIY gargoyle props intended for yard haunt or haunted attraction use. The project focuses on building imposing, monster-style lawn ornaments from scratch. At roughly eight minutes, the video offers a focused look at the fabrication process behind these gothic creatures. The channel is supported through Patreon, donations, and an Amazon storefront.
This tutorial walks viewers through transforming a cardboard box and embossed wallpaper into a convincing antique book prop using accessible crafting and faux painting techniques. The finished piece is designed to be versatile, fitting seamlessly into haunted house displays, Halloween table settings, yard haunts, or spooky party decor. At roughly 17 minutes, the build is approachable for beginners and requires minimal materials. The aged, mysterious aesthetic pairs naturally with gothic, witchcraft, or Victorian Halloween themes.
FrightProps showcases their Transducer Floor Shaker, a device designed to generate powerful vibration effects on floors and walls within haunted attractions. The unit creates immersive tactile experiences, such as simulated earthquakes or rumbling effects, that engage guests beyond just audio and visual stimuli. This type of effect adds a physical dimension to haunt environments that can significantly heighten the sense of dread and disorientation.
The Toxic Twitcher is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring an infected character in a cracked gas mask that lunges forward and thrashes side to side while its arms flail and grab. The unit arrives as a complete plug-and-play system, bundling the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, a motion sensor, a digital audio player, a powered speaker, and a scream sound effect. Its compact footprint makes it practical for tight haunt corridors, dark rides, or themed attraction spaces. The character shell can also be swapped out to fit different haunt themes.
Poison Props showcases their Ceiling Dweller Clown Flyer, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. When triggered, the clown drops from its ceiling-mounted position and travels outward roughly 50 inches along a 10-foot track while performing multi-directional head movements. The system ships as a plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio bundle available. Installation involves bolting the sliding rig to the ceiling using four quick-link clips.
Toilet Tom is a fully pneumatic, plug-and-play animatronic prop from Poison Props featuring a character seated on a toilet who rises, lifts his arms, and "pees" on guests while waving toilet paper — all triggered by a motion sensor. The unit ships complete with the figure, toilet, toilet paper, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a full audio package including digital player, powered speaker, and sound effects. Designed as a comedic sideshow gag, it suits haunted houses, dark rides, and any haunt looking to balance scares with gross-out laughs. Only AC power and a 100 PSI air supply are needed to get it running.
The CHB1304 Ceiling Headbanger from Poison Props is a pneumatic animatronic designed to mount overhead, depicting a crazed figure repeatedly slamming its head against the ceiling for a deeply unsettling effect. The unit ships ready to operate, bundled with the character, pneumatic components, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects for a fully immersive scare. Interchangeable character options allow operators to adapt the mechanism to different haunt themes.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios shares a fast, practical technique for making any garment look convincingly wrapped in mummy bandages. The method is designed with performer comfort in mind — lightweight and breathable enough for extended wear in a haunted attraction environment. In just four minutes, the tutorial delivers a ready-to-use costuming trick suitable for both DIY home haunters and professional haunt actors.
The Poison Props DLG1213 is a full-size creepy doll animatronic that stands motionless until triggered, then executes a dramatic lunge forward, head lift and turn, and reaching grab motion. The scissor-throw mechanism extends approximately 17 inches by default, with multiple throw-length options available to suit different space configurations. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package for added effect. Its compact rig footprint and ability to be hidden in cutouts or tight spaces make it a versatile startle-scare solution for haunted attractions and dark rides.
Poison Props showcases the SF1227 Statue Fall, a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to perch atop an 8-foot graveyard tomb. On trigger, the statue's arms spread wide, a ghoul figure lurches forward with a bending torso, and the head sweeps side to side for maximum startling effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio bundle available. Its substantial footprint makes it best suited for professional haunted attractions or ambitious large-scale home haunts.
A casual lifestyle vlog from creator Jade The Libra covering a weekend that includes ghost hunting adventures alongside everyday activities. The content blends paranormal curiosity with slice-of-life moments rather than structured Halloween crafting or haunt building. It offers a lighthearted, personal look at Halloween-adjacent enthusiasm in everyday life.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation and placement of a Last of Us-inspired Clicker body prop for a haunted house set. The video focuses on set dressing techniques that bring the iconic fungal creature aesthetic to life in a live haunt environment. Moss cloth is featured as a key material for achieving an organic, overgrown look on the prop and surrounding set pieces.
FrightProps transforms a standard Santa Claus prop into a grotesque undead version, blending Christmas kitsch with Halloween horror. The short clip showcases the finished animatronic result of hacking and reworking a commercial Santa figure. It's a fun crossover piece that works equally well in a holiday haunt or year-round Halloween display.
This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases their Giant Troll animatronic, a towering monster prop designed for haunted attractions. The brief runtime functions as a product spotlight rather than a build tutorial, highlighting the creature's scale and presence. It offers a quick look at the kind of large-format animatronics this maker produces for professional haunts.
The CDC1215 Ceiling Dweller Clown from Poison Props is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. When triggered by its included motion sensor, the clown drops from the ceiling and performs multiple head movements for a high-impact startle scare. The unit ships as a plug-and-play package complete with pneumatics and a pre-programmed controller, with an optional audio package available. Mounting hardware is included for straightforward installation.
