Video Tag
Every video tagged “home haunt” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
586 videos
This video is the final installment in a multi-part DIY animatronic dinosaur series, focusing on building a Jurassic World-inspired raptor containment cage to house the completed animatronic. The build covers fabricating the cage frame using laser-cut wood and heat-bent pipes, fitting and detailing the dinosaur head, and finishing the structure with paint, weathering, chains, and lighting. The creator walks through each construction phase in a roughly chronological workflow, from design and framing through final atmospheric touches. The result is a highly detailed prop suitable for home haunts or display installations.
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.
A short, lighthearted clown-themed Halloween clip posted to celebrate Friday the 13th as part of the unofficial Halfway to Halloween season. The creator leans into creepy clown aesthetics for fun seasonal content. It appears to tie into their ongoing home haunt project, Menefee Manor.
A personal walkthrough tour of a Halloween enthusiast's 2015 party decorations, filmed roughly a week after the event wrapped up. The creator notes that some lighting elements were already non-functional and packing had begun, so the display is shown in a slightly post-party state. This is Part 1 of a two-part series showcasing the full seasonal setup.
This episode from a 2016 haunted house build series focuses on adding audio to Halloween props using a sound chip sourced from Shindigz. The creator introduces the module, explains its capabilities, and demonstrates how it fits into their themed home haunt — the Thurston Theater, a fictional 1920s movie house with a dark, fiery history. The video is part of a longer season build diary documenting the construction of a horror-themed home haunt.
GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the 2024 Ghostbusters Slimer animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com in this sponsored first look. The video walks viewers through what's in the box and how to get the prop up and running. It's a fun, accessible review for fans of the Ghostbusters franchise looking to add a recognizable character piece to their Halloween display.
This short-form clip demonstrates a core prop-building technique: filling a wood armature with Great Stuff expanding spray foam and then carving away the excess to shape the piece. It offers a quick, practical look at how haunters can bulk out skeletal structures inexpensively. The process is approachable for beginners and serves as a useful foundational skill for larger Halloween prop builds.
GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Spirit Halloween 2025 'Silent & Deadly' animatronic in this 17-minute walkthrough. The video covers the out-of-box experience and assembly process, giving viewers a close look at what to expect from this new 2025 release. It serves as a practical first-look review for anyone considering adding the prop to their collection or haunt.
A short-form showcase from Horror 365 giving viewers a quick look at a personal Halloween setup. The video appears to highlight the creator's haunted house decorations or display ahead of Halloween. At under a minute, it functions primarily as an atmospheric peek or teaser rather than a detailed tutorial.
This is Part 2 of Haunt Former's 2017 home haunted house build series centered on an abandoned theme. The episode focuses on construction of a character called Mr. Smiley along with several smaller supplemental projects. With the overall layout already established, the creator moves into the hands-on prop and set detail work that will define the haunt's atmosphere.
This episode of GMHaunts' interview series Channel 10/31 features haunter and creator Brick Thunder, who shares his deep roots in the Halloween community including a close friendship with the Distortions Unlimited team and an extensive personal animatronic collection. The conversation covers how his passion for Halloween began and his ambitious plans to transform his home haunt into a full-house scare zone. It offers an inside look at the mindset and motivations of a dedicated independent haunter growing his craft and community presence.
Urban Legends is a home haunted house attraction set in Thurston Groves, Florida, built around the theme of chilling myths and urban legends from around the world. This short walkthrough-style video offers a atmospheric preview of the 2015 Halloween display. The channel, Haunt Former, is dedicated to haunted house builds and Halloween content, with an accompanying behind-the-scenes series available for viewers who want a deeper look.
GMHaunts unboxes and reviews the 2025 Roswell Alien animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com, walking viewers through the packaging, assembly, and live demonstrations of the prop in action. The video is structured with clear chapters covering unboxing, setup, demos, and an in-depth review. The creator received this prop as a sponsored/gifted item from HalloweenCostumes.com and provides an affiliate discount code for viewers.
This vlog-style video documents early progress on a home haunt facade build called Gateway Manor. The creator shares a behind-the-scenes look at the construction and design work underway for a 2025 Halloween season display. As the first entry in an ongoing series, it sets the stage for future build updates throughout the year.
GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Kilikuala Balthazar the Reaper animatronic, a new 2024 release sent directly by the manufacturer. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of this reaper-themed animatronic prop. It serves as a first-look review for Halloween enthusiasts considering the Kilikuala brand as an alternative to mass-market animatronics.
Haunt Former presents a tour of his 2018 home haunt, titled 'The End,' featuring Halloween displays themed around aliens, zombies, and bugs. The short walkthrough gives viewers a glimpse of the seasonal setup as part of the creator's annual HauntTober series. It serves as an atmospheric showcase of how multiple dark themes can be combined into a cohesive home haunted house display.
This opening episode of the HORROR Haunted House 2016 build series introduces the creator's ambitious garage haunt concept built around a fictional haunted movie theater called the Thurston Theater. The lore establishes that the venue opened in 1920, burned down on Halloween 1952, and is now haunted by characters from classic and modern horror films. The video walks viewers through the planned layout and the themed rooms that will make up the haunt, drawing inspiration from a wide range of well-known horror franchises. It sets the creative foundation for the full build series to follow.
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.
This short-form clip offers a quick glimpse of an impressive home Halloween display, teasing a larger full-length video on the creator's channel. The content appears to showcase an elaborate outdoor or indoor setup designed to impress and frighten viewers. Given the one-minute runtime and promotional framing, it functions primarily as a highlight reel or teaser.
GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Magmoor the Lava Demon animatronic from HalloweenCostumes.com, a 2025 Halloween season release. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and initial setup of this lava-themed animatronic figure. The prop was provided by HalloweenCostumes.com as a sponsored review, with an affiliate discount code shared for viewers.
GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the 2025 HalloweenCostumes.com exclusive 'Mary the Unhappily Ever After' animatronic, walking viewers through the full assembly process and live demos. The video covers everything from opening the box to a detailed hands-on review of the prop's features, including its UV reactive elements. This is a sponsored/affiliate review, with the creator offering a discount code for viewers interested in purchasing.
This is the opening episode of Haunt Former's 2018 haunted house build series, focused on planning and layout for a home haunt called 'The End.' The creator walks through the floor plan, covering where animatronics and special effects will be positioned throughout the space. It serves as a foundational planning overview before physical construction begins.
This short clip offers a quick peek at Menefee Manor, a free community Halloween display in San Antonio, TX for 2024. The yard haunt features an impressive lineup of large-scale animatronics, with creator tags suggesting Distortions Unlimited pieces prominently on display. The full walkthrough is linked separately, and the homeowners welcome donations to help offset the significant time and expense invested in the build. At just one minute, it serves as a punchy teaser to draw viewers into the complete experience.
This short tutorial demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly method for adding a skin-like surface texture to Halloween props using shrink wrap, spray glue, and a utility knife. The technique is accessible to beginners and requires only three common supplies. Despite its brevity, the clip delivers a focused, practical tip that can elevate the realism of homemade props.
