Video Tag
Every video tagged “mausoleum” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
8 videos
VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam crypt or mausoleum from scratch using common XPS foam and basic hand tools, making it accessible for home haunters of most skill levels. The build covers cutting and shaping foam to mimic stone and brick architecture, then sealing and painting it with layered acrylic washes to achieve a convincingly aged, mossy, weathered finish. The result is a dramatic cemetery centerpiece that goes well beyond a standard tombstone display.
This video walks through the construction of a Halloween mausoleum prop built primarily from foam materials and basic lumber framing. The builder uses Foamular rigid foam, pipe insulation, and Great Stuff expanding foam to achieve realistic stone-like architectural details. It is a solid example of how common construction materials can be repurposed to create impressive graveyard set pieces for home haunts or professional attractions.
VanOaks Props kicks off a multi-part series by tackling the architectural centerpiece of a New Orleans-style family crypt: a carved foam arch. The video demonstrates how large-scale Halloween builds are achievable with accessible materials like XPS insulation foam, a router, and basic hand tools. Techniques shown include routing decorative profiles, shaping foam with a rasp, and applying spackle — skills transferable to many prop-building projects. This is Part 1 of an ongoing crypt build series.
VanOaksProps demonstrates how to transform basic craft-store materials into a convincing faux-metal tomb plaque suitable for coffins, mausoleums, or haunt set dressing. The core technique uses tissue paper and Mod Podge to build an organic surface texture that mimics cast metal, followed by layered acrylic paints to achieve a realistic bronze patina. The creator emphasizes that small, believable details like this elevate a haunt from amateur to near-professional quality. A downloadable 3D model for the plaque design is also provided.
After losing his mausoleum prop to storm damage, this home haunter rebuilt and reinforced it by bonding foam to a luan-backed frame for improved durability. The short clip showcases the finished structure rather than walking through each construction step in detail. It serves as inspiration and a quick overview of the core reinforcement technique used.
GMHaunts presents a fan-conceived ISE (in-store experience) concept for Spirit Halloween built around a mausoleum and tomb theme. The showcase walks through a proposed structure called 'Reaper's Rest,' complete with a walkthrough path, interior risers designed to display animatronics, and designated spots for string lighting. The video imagines how Spirit Halloween could execute a tomb-style themed environment in their retail stores. It serves as both creative inspiration and a wishlist-style pitch to the brand.
This short Hauntcast video showcases a tomb or mausoleum-themed environment designed for a haunted attraction. It appears to highlight set design and prop work relevant to professional haunters. The clip is part of Hauntcast's broader library of haunt tips, how-tos, and scare tactics.
It's Alive is an intimate immersive theater experience built around the story of Mary Shelley writing Frankenstein, staged inside the historic Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena, California. The Haunted Attraction Network visits the show on-location to give viewers a firsthand look at what the experience offers. The production blends literary storytelling with atmospheric live performance in a uniquely eerie real-world setting. The show ran through Halloween night, suggesting a limited seasonal engagement.
