Video Tag
Every video tagged “jack-o-lantern” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
39 videos
Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay build an oversized jack-o-lantern cat house and scratching post for their Sphynx cat, Oberon, kicking off their 2021 Halloween season in style. The structure is formed using a balloon armature wrapped in wire, layered with paper mache, and finished with resin, spray paint, and sisal rope. The build doubles as a functional pet piece and a bold Halloween decoration. The creators note the jack-o-lantern shell alone could be repurposed as a standalone Halloween prop without the cat-specific elements.
Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to build a Halloween scarecrow using a plastic jack-o-lantern as the head, mounted on a simple wood frame dressed with cheesecloth and twine. The build relies on common, inexpensive materials — including reclaimed fence pickets — making it accessible to virtually any skill level. The finished prop is designed for outdoor yard display and delivers strong visual impact for minimal effort and cost.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for building large foam pumpkin props suitable for haunted attractions. The technique uses expanding spray foam to create a roughly two-foot pumpkin for approximately $10 in materials. The entire process — from foam application through final paint — can be completed in around ninety minutes, making it practical for producing props in quantity.
A enthusiastic Halloween shopping haul showcasing a variety of 2022 Target Halloween finds, including items from the Hyde and Eek Boutique and Threshold lines. The creator unboxes and reacts to an assortment of decorative pieces ranging from pillows and wreaths to skeletons, blow molds, and spooky faux florals. Affiliate links for all featured items are provided in the description for easy shopping.
StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a realistic-looking faux pumpkin using upholstery foam scraps — an accessible, low-cost approach to Halloween prop making. The build recycles offcut foam into convincing jack-o-lantern décor suitable for home haunts or haunted attractions. At roughly 17 minutes, the tutorial keeps things approachable without requiring expensive materials or advanced tools.
This tutorial walks through refreshing and upgrading a scarecrow prop by giving its jack-o-lantern head a makeover and swapping in a flame LED bulb for a convincing flickering fire effect. The upgrade is straightforward and accessible, requiring minimal materials. The result is a more dramatic, atmospheric Halloween display piece suitable for home haunts or yard decorations.
A 2024 early-season Halloween decor haul showcasing spooky finds from several major retailers including Joann, Lowe's, At Home, Cracker Barrel, and HomeGoods. The host walks viewers through a variety of indoor and outdoor Halloween pieces ranging from ceramic tabletop accents and kitchen towels to yard stakes, animatronics, and Haunted Mansion-themed props. The video serves as both a shopping inspiration guide and a first look at what's hitting store shelves for the season.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2021 Halloween prop lineup centered on a menacing 8-foot Pumpkin Stalker lording over a creepy pumpkin patch scene. Flanking the towering centerpiece are two smaller animated companions — Jack Attack and Grizzly Gourd — which move, growl, and illuminate their eyes. The video is a product showcase reel suited for haunters evaluating props for yard haunts, corn mazes, or professional dark attractions. Note that the background audio heard in the video is not bundled with the props, though the animatronics do include their own audio download.
Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes of their professional prop-making facility to showcase how the Pumpkin Witch is produced. The video walks through each stage of the manufacturing process, from original sculpture and molding through latex pouring, hand painting, and final finishing. Standing nearly six feet tall, the Pumpkin Witch is a life-size, foam-filled latex prop with poseable arms, a custom costume, and an LED-lit jack-o-lantern. It is designed for durability in home haunts, yard displays, and professional haunt environments.
Monster Tutorials presents a detailed walkthrough for building a Halloween diorama centered on a 'Pumpkin Queen' character surrounded by a miniature pumpkin patch and skeleton. The build was originally created as a personal entry concept for a mini skeleton prop challenge. Hot wire foam cutting tools are used to shape the scene elements, with flickering LEDs added to bring the diorama to life. The result is a charming, display-ready tabletop Halloween piece with strong character and atmosphere.
VanOaksProps walks through converting battery-powered jack-o'-lanterns to run on a 12V RCA jack distribution system, eliminating the hassle and ongoing cost of replacing or forgetting to switch off tea light batteries. The build uses an LED flicker module and amber LED bulbs to replicate the warm, animated glow of a real candle. The approach ties the pumpkins into an existing haunt-wide low-voltage wiring infrastructure for centralized control.
This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks through a straightforward method for creating convincingly realistic fake pumpkin guts using accessible crafting supplies. The technique combines liquid latex, foam, food coloring, paint, and a surprise ingredient — lubricant — to achieve an authentic wet, slimy texture. At just 16 minutes, it's a quick, approachable project well suited for Halloween prop-makers of any experience level.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2023 Pumpkin Witch, a nearly six-foot-tall standing Halloween prop featuring a witch carrying a LED-lit jack-o-lantern. Built from latex and foam over an internal armature, she boasts hand-painted detail, poseable arms, and a custom-made costume. The prop is flat-backed with a metal stand and splits into two sections for easy transport and storage. She is presented as part of a broader line of pumpkin-themed props from the manufacturer.
This short review spotlights the Psycho Lantern Big Mouth Mask, part of California Costumes' 2016 Big Mouth mask line. The host gives viewers a close look at the mask's design, which features an exaggerated jack-o-lantern aesthetic. At under three minutes, the video is a focused product showcase aimed at Halloween shoppers evaluating costume options for that season.
A quick look at a life-size Jack-O-Lantern Man figure spotted on the floor at The Home Depot as part of their 2014 Halloween seasonal lineup. The video highlights the prop's retail availability and price point. It serves as a useful reference for shoppers hunting large-scale decorative pumpkin characters that season.
This tutorial walks viewers through building a DIY flaming pumpkin prop inspired by the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. The effect combines a pumpkin with a fog or fire-and-ice technique to create a dramatic, realistic-looking flame illusion. The creator describes the build as straightforward and beginner-friendly, making it accessible for home haunters of any skill level. A full materials list and written instructions are available on the creator's website.
A quick in-store look at an animated pop-up jack-o-lantern prop spotted at CVS during the 2022 Halloween season. The creator stumbled upon the item while running errands and shares a brief, enthusiastic showcase of the novelty piece. The video is a casual retail find rather than a structured review, giving viewers a fast glimpse at what CVS stocked for Halloween 2022.
This video from Haunted Attraction Network explores the fun concept of carving a watermelon into a jack-o'-lantern for Summerween, a summer take on Halloween. It demonstrates how a seasonal fruit can stand in for a traditional pumpkin to create a festive, spooky display outside of October. The approach is likely accessible to beginners and adds a playful, creative twist to classic jack-o'-lantern traditions.
FrightProps showcases the Smiling Jack Greeter, an animated pumpkin-headed scarecrow prop designed to surprise and startle guests as they approach a haunted display. The figure is dressed in overalls and a scarecrow hat and comes posed with a shovel and seated in a chair. It is intended as a ready-to-use animated greeter suitable for home haunts or yard displays.
This short review covers an affordable mini LED strobe light with built-in Halloween sound effects, spotted in the seasonal section of TJ Maxx. The host shares why budget strobe options are worth picking up for haunted house builders and home Halloween displays. At under five dollars, the product is presented as an easy, low-risk addition to any spooky setup.
This short-form video from Haunted Attraction Network showcases a Halloween costume that creates the illusion of a giant pumpkin or jack-o-lantern figure. Based on the title alone, the costume appears designed for a dramatic, oversized visual impact. No build details or tutorial steps are available from the provided metadata.
This short-form video from HauntScene features a Halloween pumpkin or jack-o-lantern theme, likely showcasing festive seasonal content. With no description or runtime data available, the exact format — whether a display, carving, or decoration showcase — cannot be determined. It appears designed for quick, shareable Halloween entertainment on short-video platforms.
GMHaunts unboxes, sets up, and reviews a prototype Halloween Express 2026 animatronic featuring an upside-down clown with a jack-o-lantern, provided by Halloween Express as a sponsored sample. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience and demonstrates the prop in action. As a prototype reveal, it gives collectors and home haunters an early look at an upcoming retail animatronic before it hits shelves.
This short clip from the Haunted Attraction Network showcases ScareFactory's leaping jack-o'-lantern animatronic as seen at the Transworld Halloween Show 2025. The animatronic appears to feature a pumpkin character with a jumping or lunging action designed to startle haunt visitors. With no additional description provided, details about mechanics, pricing, or specifications remain unknown.
