Video Tag
Every video tagged “holiday horror” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
85 videos
This short review from the Haunt Former channel takes a close look at the Krampus mask offered by Off the Wall Toys, a budget-friendly option available through major retailers. Krampus — the horned, demonic counterpart to Santa Claus in Alpine folklore — has become a popular subject for Halloween and Christmas crossover props. The video assesses how well this particular mask captures the iconic character's look for haunters and holiday decorators on a budget.
Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps explores holiday horror character work, focusing on elf beard construction and Krampus-related builds or concepts. The video blends practical prop-making and costume character design in Stiltbeast's signature hands-on style. At nearly two hours, it offers an in-depth look at crafting dark Christmas creature characters suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts.
This 25-minute video presents seven creepy horror stories centered on popular holidays including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and New Year's. Most stories are original works by the channel creator, with two sourced from the Creepypasta Wiki — including a Krampus tale. Atmospheric background music from multiple composers and stock footage are used to heighten the unsettling mood throughout.
StiltbeastStudios hosts a lengthy check-in session centered on a Krampus-themed lab environment, likely featuring discussion, behind-the-scenes exploration, or live commentary around a haunted attraction build or event. At over two and a half hours, the video suggests an in-depth, community-oriented format — possibly a live stream or extended walkthrough hosted by Allen Hopps. The Krampus theme ties Christmas folklore into a professional haunt context, blending holiday horror with creature-driven set design.
This short clip captures highlights from the 2nd annual Krampus parade held in San Antonio's historic King Williams District. Participants dressed in elaborate Krampus costumes and cosplay filled the downtown streets in a festive dark-holiday celebration. The event reflects the growing popularity of Krampuslauf-style parades in the United States.
FrightProps showcases a sinister twist on the classic Elf on a Shelf with this evil-themed animatronic prop. The prop features a lunging action designed to startle guests in haunted house or seasonal scare settings. It blends holiday familiarity with horror for an unexpected scare moment.
Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series takes on the 2015 horror-comedy film Krampus, centered on the Alpine folkloric demon who punishes the naughty rather than rewarding them. The review covers the creature's menacing presence and his army of minions as they terrorize a family during the holiday season. It serves as an enthusiastic recommendation for Halloween and horror fans looking for a seasonal fright fix beyond typical Halloween fare.
Cereal Killer is a short Halloween horror-comedy from Haunt Former that leans into its punny premise: a mother and son bring home a mysterious cereal box that turns out to harbor something far more sinister than breakfast food. The five-minute runtime keeps the concept lean and playful, blending holiday scares with lighthearted humor. It's the kind of seasonal short that showcases a haunt creator's storytelling range beyond props and walkthroughs.
FrightProps showcases their Man-imations line with a Santa-themed demo, highlighting how projected animated faces bring life-sized mannequins to eerie life. The system is pitched as a complete, ready-to-use package — head, body, projector, and animated routine all included. Users simply dress the mannequin in a costume of their choice to create a striking, conversation-stopping holiday or Halloween display.
Haunt Former's Mad Prop Lab series ventures into holiday crossover territory with a concept design for a pop-up rabid Easter bunny Halloween prop. The short video presents a creepy rabbit character concept aimed at inspiring haunters and prop builders. Viewers or builders interested in using or developing the design are invited to reach out directly to the creator.
A short St. Patrick's Day special review of the 1993 horror-comedy Leprechaun, part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series. The host treats the film as a seasonal must-watch and invites viewers to share their own opinions in the comments. At just three minutes, it's a quick, lighthearted take rather than an in-depth critical analysis.
This video counts down the creator's top five Christmas horror films, blending holiday cheer with seasonal scares. Films mentioned in the tags include genre touchstones such as Silent Night Deadly Night, Jack Frost, Gremlins, and Krampus. It offers a lighthearted but horror-focused perspective on festive cinema for fans who enjoy their holidays with a dark twist.
A short-form clip from the Haunted Attraction Network with a playful holiday-horror twist, riffing on the classic Christmas song with a haunted house spin. The content appears to be a brief, lighthearted piece celebrating haunt culture during the holiday season. Given the near-zero runtime and absence of a source description, specific details about the content remain limited.
FrightProps showcases their Krampus Attack animatronic prop in action, highlighting its aggressive lunge and drop-panel scare mechanism. The video gives viewers a look at the prop's movement and overall presentation as a haunted attraction centerpiece. It appears to be a product showcase rather than a full build tutorial or walkthrough.
This episode from the Haunt Stories series presents five creepy holiday-themed horror tales spanning the broader festive season, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and New Year's. Stories are narrated in a creepypasta style, accompanied by atmospheric music and stock footage to heighten unease. The channel invites viewer submissions, suggesting an ongoing community-driven anthology format. It sits at the intersection of Halloween culture and seasonal horror storytelling rather than being a how-to or walkthrough video.
FrightProps uses holiday-creep humor as the hook for this short showcase of their Crazy Christmas Elf Slammer prop. The video leans into the frustration of seeing Christmas decorations appear before Halloween to introduce what appears to be a manic, scare-ready animatronic elf. It serves as a quick, entertaining product spotlight rather than a build tutorial.
StiltbeastStudios presents a finished Krampus-themed lab environment built for a haunted attraction. The short showcase highlights the completed set dressing and atmospheric details of the space. Given Stiltbeast's reputation for high-end creature and mask work, the lab likely features character-driven props and immersive horror theming centered on the Alpine holiday demon.
Haunt Former delivers a review of Eli Roth's 2023 Thanksgiving horror film, examining it through the lens of holiday slasher fandom. The reviewer positions it alongside other cult Thanksgiving horror titles and draws comparisons to the Scream franchise. The video offers an opinionated take on whether the film delivers satisfying schlocky horror entertainment.
This video takes viewers into the pre-parade festivities of the 2nd Annual San Antonio Krampus Parade, held in the city's historic King Williams District. The footage features close-up looks at elaborately crafted Krampus costumes and cosplayers gathering for the 2025 event. It captures the community atmosphere of a growing dark-holiday celebration in downtown San Antonio.
This short-form video from Slash 'N Cast features a blind ranking segment focused on holiday-themed horror movies. Hosts or participants rank films without prior knowledge of the full list, adding an element of surprise to the discussion. At just one minute, it appears to be a quick, entertaining take on seasonal horror cinema.
This Halloween-adjacent horror-comedy short film from Haunt Former's Villiance Production follows a boy who unwraps a Christmas gift only to suspect it originates from the sinister, shape-shifting Worm People. Clocking in at around six minutes, the 2016 production blends holiday imagery with creature-feature dread and a comedic tone. While not a tutorial or haunt walkthrough, it represents the creative filmmaking side of the Halloween enthusiast community.
This is a full-length indie Christmas horror film rather than a Halloween how-to or haunt tutorial. The story follows a retired elf and his animated toys who visit a nursing home in a holiday-themed supernatural adventure. Despite airing on a haunt-adjacent channel, the content is a narrative movie with musical and horror-comedy elements. It has minimal direct relevance to Halloween prop-building, haunt design, or related practical skills.
This short clip captures a scene from 'A Haunted Christmas Carol,' a seasonal horror experience at Containment Haunted House in Lithia Springs, Georgia. The footage features the Marley's Ghost warning scene, showcasing how this professional haunt adapts the classic Dickens tale into a live scare attraction. It offers a rare glimpse into a Christmas-themed haunted event, a distinctive departure from the typical Halloween season format.
Easter Nightmares is a horror-comedy short film anthology from the Haunted Attraction Network, framing three Easter-themed parody vignettes around a Halloween costume shop called Halloween Express. Each story riffs on a classic horror property — Alien, The Exorcist, and Terrifier — swapping Halloween trappings for Easter ones with comedic and gory results. The host character Philip ties the segments together, guiding viewers through the holiday chaos. At just two minutes, it functions as a fun, bite-sized piece of seasonal horror entertainment.
