Video Tag
Every video tagged “jack o lantern” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
20 videos
This beginner-friendly tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through transforming ordinary foam pumpkins into convincingly creepy, rotten-looking Halloween props. Using a heat gun for distressing and mold-colored paint for a decayed finish, the results are an easy upgrade to standard jack o lantern decorations. The project is designed to be accessible and affordable, making it a great option for haunters looking to add atmospheric detail without advanced skills.
VanOaksProps compiles ten of his best haunt lighting tutorials and tips into a single marathon video covering everything from foundational lighting concepts to specific DIY builds. Projects span a wide range, including plug-and-play LED setups, animated lighting effects, PVC candles, smart light integrations, and enhanced LED jack o'lanterns. Each segment links back to a full dedicated video for deeper instruction. The collection is designed to help haunters at any level dramatically improve the atmosphere of their displays.
StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a Halloween pumpkin prop using Loctite spray foam as the primary material. The roughly 22-minute tutorial covers the fabrication process from shaping through finishing, resulting in a display-worthy jack-o'-lantern suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps brings his professional haunt-building sensibility to a relatively accessible material, making the technique approachable for intermediate makers.
A casual haul video showcasing a variety of Halloween items picked up from Target's 2024 online release. The creator walks through decorative pieces including blow molds, animatronics, plush toys, and a candy bowl, as well as a couple of Halloween costumes. The video offers a close-up look at each item's design and character, helping viewers decide what to add to their own seasonal collections.
This Monster Tutorials project shows how to transform a standard cheap plastic pumpkin bucket into a creepy corpsed Halloween prop using readily available materials. The build centers on corpsing techniques along with hot-glue-crafted teeth and follow-me eyes to give the pumpkin an eerie, living quality. It's a budget-friendly, beginner-accessible project that can elevate a simple seasonal item into an impressive display or yard piece.
Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and assembles the brand's 8-foot Pumpkin Stalker, a large foam-latex and metal-armature prop featuring flickering illuminated eyes and mouth with posable arms. The video walks viewers through the full setup process, including tips for keeping the towering figure stable and protecting it for outdoor display. It's part of Distortions Unlimited's lineup of oversized evil jack-o-lantern characters, which also includes Jack Attack and Grizzly Gourd. The prop is suited for yard haunts, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and home haunt displays.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates an unconventional and entertaining approach to pumpkin carving — using a power washer instead of traditional knives or scoops. The short video shows that a pressure washer can effectively cut and hollow out a jack-o-lantern with surprisingly satisfying results. It's a quick, fun watch that may inspire haunters and Halloween enthusiasts to experiment with creative carving methods.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their full evil pumpkin patch prop lineup in one cohesive, spooky scene. The display features five distinct jack-o-lantern characters — Jack is Back, Pumpkin Stalker, Jack Widow, Grizzly Gourd, and Jack Attack — all manufactured from durable materials. The video serves as a scene-inspiration piece for haunters looking to build a themed pumpkin patch environment. These props are positioned as versatile fits for haunted houses, yard haunts, corn mazes, and theme parks.
StiltbeastStudios presents a short showcase of a powered jack o lantern prop suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. The clip highlights the creator's prop-building craft with a focus on a spooky, eye-catching pumpkin design. As a one-minute teaser, it offers a quick look at the finished piece rather than a step-by-step tutorial.
Distortions Unlimited showcases 'Jack Is Back,' a standing Halloween pumpkin prop featuring a knife and pumpkin guts detailing. The prop is manufactured in the USA and is part of the company's broader line of creepy pumpkin-themed Halloween pieces. It is suited for a range of applications including home decorating, haunted attractions, and theme park displays.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Pumpkin Witch, a high-end Halloween prop released for 2023. The character is presented as a sinister witch presiding over a haunted pumpkin patch filled with menacing jack-o-lanterns. The short video serves as a product highlight reel for this decorative piece aimed at serious Halloween enthusiasts and haunt operators.
StiltbeastStudios showcases an extreme approach to jack o lantern creation using laser cutting technology, pushing classic pumpkin carving well beyond traditional hand-carving methods. The short-form video offers a glimpse into the prop-making mindset behind a professional haunt studio. It serves as both an inspiration piece and a channel promotion for their Patreon community.
Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of painting a latex pumpkin-faced mask, demonstrating how color and detail work transform a raw latex piece into a finished Halloween-ready character. The video focuses on the painting stage of mask production, showcasing the studio's signature creature design aesthetic. It serves as both an inspirational showcase and a practical look at professional mask finishing techniques.
FrightProps showcases their 2019 release, the Root of Evil — a tall animated scarecrow prop featuring a glowing green jack o lantern head, sculpted torso, and vine-like costume details. Once triggered, the prop turns its head and twists at the waist while delivering one of five voiced phrases. It supports three activation modes: steady-on, infrared sensor, and an included step-here pad. The short video serves as a product spotlight for haunters and decorators looking to add an imposing animated character to their display.
A quick showcase of the Hallmark Animated Joke-O-Lantern Pumpkin, a talking animated prop spotted at a local grocery store. The pumpkin cycles through five humorous Halloween-themed sayings, delivering a comedic seasonal flair. The video is a short, enthusiastic first-look reaction rather than a detailed technical review.
This video from Haunted Attraction Network showcases new jack o lantern witch animatronic props from Scarefactory, a professional haunted attraction supplier. The coverage appears to highlight newly released Halloween animatronics suitable for haunted house environments. Given the short or unrecorded duration and absence of a source description, specific feature details remain uncertain.
This video celebrates Summerween by carving everyday produce into spooky Halloween characters — an apple becomes a witch, a honeydew melon transforms into a jack-o'-lantern, and an acorn squash is sculpted into a skull. It's a fun, low-cost seasonal craft that captures the spirit of Halloween in the off-season. The creator brings an enthusiastic, community-driven energy to the project, inviting viewers to see how each carving turns out.
FrightProps showcases the Pumpkin Fiend, a pneumatic Halloween prop that launches a jack-o'-lantern character from a low resting position up to roughly six feet in height for a dramatic jump scare. The fast, sudden vertical movement is the prop's core effect, making it well-suited for haunted house corridors or yard haunt scenes. The short demo format focuses on the scare reveal rather than installation or setup details.
This quick one-minute tutorial from Hauntcast shows how to craft a realistic, creepy pumpkin stem for a jack o'lantern Halloween prop. The technique uses a wire armature wrapped in aluminum foil as a base, then finished with Free-Form Air sculpting compound to build up organic texture. It's a fast, low-cost method that can elevate a simple pumpkin prop into something far more convincing and spooky.
This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of the Jack O'Lantern Blaze, a massive event showcasing an extraordinary collection of hand-carved pumpkins. The carvings range from elaborate dinosaur scenes to iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, demonstrating the incredible range of artistic skill on display. The event is presented as potentially one of the largest pumpkin displays in the world, making it a must-see Halloween attraction.
