Video Tag
Every video tagged “set design” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
39 videos
This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of the Transworld 2017 Halloween & Attractions trade show, one of the haunted house industry's premier annual events. Poison Props marks their 10th consecutive year exhibiting at the show, and the footage captures the breadth of the vendor floor including animatronics, pneumatic props, set design elements, costumes, masks, and makeup. It offers a broad snapshot of where the professional haunt industry stood in 2017.
StiltbeastStudios walks through how to create convincing fake roots for use in haunted attractions, theatrical sets, or Halloween displays. The tutorial focuses on fabricating organic-looking prop roots that can enhance environmental storytelling and set design. This is a practical build video aimed at haunters and prop makers looking to add naturalistic detail to their scenes.
This opening vlog episode follows a family embarking on an ambitious low-budget project to build a sci-fi spaceship interior set inside their garage. The series documents the creative process of independent filmmaking with limited resources and the real-life family dynamics that come along for the ride. While rooted in film production rather than Halloween specifically, the set-building techniques and DIY construction approach carry strong crossover value for haunt designers and prop builders.
This is part one of a multi-part recording of a set design theory class presented by Allen Hopps at the Midwest Haunters Convention. The session explores unconventional spatial design principles — described as an 'anti-feng shui' approach — applied specifically to haunted house environments. Hopps breaks down how intentional disruption of comfortable spatial flow can amplify unease and fear in guests. More content continues in parts two and three.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios reveals an unconventional set design workflow he has relied on for over four years: using the video game Conan Exiles as a 3D pre-visualization tool for haunted attraction layouts. By building virtual versions of his sets inside the game, he can walk through and evaluate a space before committing to physical construction. The approach is praised for being intuitive, affordable, and surprisingly effective for professional haunt design. At roughly $40 on Steam, it offers a low-cost alternative to dedicated architectural software.
StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of scenic painting a swamp shack set piece intended for a haunted attraction environment. The tutorial focuses on achieving a convincing bayou aesthetic, likely connected to a waterpark or lazy-river-themed haunt concept. The host guides viewers through painting techniques that bring a weathered, atmospheric look to the structure. It's a practical, hands-on look at professional-level scenic art applied to Halloween haunt set design.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios delivers the third installment in his airbrush series, focusing on foundational airbrush skills for prop makers, set designers, and mask makers. The video walks viewers through a practical technique-refining drill and introduces the use of stencils as a versatile painting aid. Although released out of sequence — part three before part two — the content stands on its own as an accessible guide to improving airbrush control. The airbrush is framed as an essential tool across multiple disciplines within the haunted attraction world.
This short update clip from Horror 365 shows the removal of an old truck that had been part of a junkyard-themed haunt display for roughly 15 years. The video appears to be a casual, behind-the-scenes look at refreshing or changing up an outdoor Halloween set. Given the minimal metadata and zero runtime reported, content details are largely inferred from the title alone.
This is the first episode in Haunt Former's 2019 series documenting the construction of an original home haunt called 'The Insomnia,' themed around dreams and nightmares. The creator walks through the foundational blueprint and maze layout for the experience, outlining the planned flow of the space. The episode also touches on early concepts for props, lighting, scare acting, and set design that will be developed throughout the series.
This short showcase video tours a meticulously built 1950s atomic-age kitchen set inspired by Disney's 50s Prime Time Café and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. The creator combined authentic vintage appliances with clever refinishing work — including a vinyl-wrapped refrigerator styled after a classic Coke machine and a repainted GE range given an O'Keefe & Merritt aesthetic. Northstar brand panels from Elmira Stove Works complete the period-accurate look. The result is a hybrid diner, drive-in concession stand, and family kitchen frozen in mid-century time.
StiltbeastStudios takes viewers inside Universal Rocks, a professional facility specializing in fabricating realistic artificial rock work and themed environmental elements for haunted attractions and similar venues. The video highlights the scale and quality of what professional fabricators can produce for immersive set design. It serves as both an inspiring facility showcase and a resource pointer for haunt builders looking to elevate their environments beyond DIY capabilities.
GMHaunts shares an early peek at the filming location for Spirit Halloween: The Movie, courtesy of fellow haunter Pleco Army, who captured footage through covered windows at the production site. The clip reveals a castle-themed set along with animatronics and other Halloween décor elements being used in the film. This is a community-driven first look rather than an official studio release, so detail is limited but the glimpse is enough to generate excitement among Spirit Halloween fans heading into Halloween 2022.
In this short clip, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound shares a simple trick for concealing doorways and scene transitions in a home haunt. The featured idea is a false-back refrigerator that hides the path leading guests into the next scene, keeping them guessing where they're headed. It's presented as an easy effect that adds polish and surprise to a walkthrough without complex builds.
This short clip offers a behind-the-scenes look at Field of Screams as a bridge structure is removed from the attraction. The footage captures the physical work involved in modifying or renovating a professional haunted attraction's set. It provides a rare glimpse into the off-season or between-season labor that keeps major haunts fresh and updated.
This is the second installment of StiltbeastStudios' set design class series focused on haunted house environments, continuing instruction on what the creator calls 'anti feng shui' design philosophy. The video applies unconventional spatial and compositional principles aimed at maximizing disorientation, unease, and scare impact within haunt spaces. At 17 minutes, it offers a focused continuation for those who followed Part 1.
Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through painting a haunted attraction set, offering a full reveal of the completed scene. This episode in the scenic paint series focuses on the practical application of paint to bring a haunt environment to life. It provides an accessible look at how professional haunted attraction builders approach set finishing.
This is part three of a multi-part set design class from Stiltbeast Studios aimed at professional haunted attraction builders. The lesson explores how to deliberately invert feng shui principles — the ancient practice of arranging spaces to promote harmony and balance — and apply them in reverse to make guests feel uneasy and physically off-balance. By weaponizing spatial design against visitor comfort, haunters can heighten fear responses before a single scare is even delivered. The approach treats the environment itself as an active participant in the haunted experience.
Stiltbeast Studios presents five paint techniques for creating convincing stone illusions on haunted attraction set pieces and walls. Allen Hopps demonstrates how paint alone can transform flat surfaces into realistic-looking stone textures. These methods are geared toward haunted house builders looking to elevate their scenic environments without heavy materials or complex construction.
StiltbeastStudios delivers a short but focused tip on building DIY castle walls for haunted attractions, with a key emphasis on workshop safety — specifically avoiding toxic fume exposure through proper ventilation. The bite-sized format makes it a quick, practical reference for haunt builders tackling stone-themed set pieces. While build specifics are limited given the one-minute runtime, the safety message is the clear highlight.
StiltBeast Studios shares professional overspray painting techniques focused on achieving realistic rounded stone edges on foam brick surfaces. The tutorial is part of their ongoing haunted attraction set design series, aimed at elevating the realism of DIY prop and set builds. The short-form video distills a specific painting skill into a quick, actionable tip for haunters and set builders.
This short-form clip from Horror 365 documents the installation of a swamp-themed scene inside or around a cabin setting. The video appears to capture the setup process of a atmospheric haunt environment, likely featuring swamp-style décor and theming. Given the minimal metadata available, specific techniques and materials cannot be confirmed.
Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a spray painting technique applied to carved foam stone walls, showcasing how layering colors creates a realistic, dynamic stone effect. The video highlights the satisfying visual transformation as paint colors are built up to achieve an aged, textured look. It is part of an ongoing haunted attraction set-building series from the channel.
A short social-style clip captured during a Midwest Haunters Convention (MHC) event at Hush Haunted Attraction, showcasing impressive set design through the eyes of fellow haunters. The video offers a quick, enthusiastic look at the elaborate spooky environments that professional attractions build. It captures the excitement and appreciation haunters feel when experiencing high-caliber haunt sets up close.
StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to scenic-paint a cremation oven prop for a haunted attraction using almost exclusively spray paint. The technique is tailored for visibility in low-light show conditions, making color and contrast choices especially critical. The short runtime delivers a focused, practical look at how professional haunters approach large set pieces in open areas of a walk-through show.
