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Videos built around the death theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

126 videos

Death Chamber

Death Chamber

A short promotional showcase of the Death Chamber, an animatronic prop manufactured by Distortions Unlimited. The brief clip highlights the figure as a commercial haunt attraction piece rather than offering a build tutorial. It serves as a quick look at the product in motion for haunters considering professional animatronics.

DistortionsUnlimited· 148,647 views

Halloween Store Skeleton Transformation - Burned corpse effect skeleton corpsing

DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween Store Skeleton Transformation - Burned corpse effect skeleton corpsing

This tutorial walks through how to transform an off-the-shelf Halloween skeleton into a convincing burned-corpse prop using sculpting putty and painting techniques. The build is designed to be accessible for intermediate DIYers looking to elevate a basic store-bought prop into something far more sinister. Companion tutorials for crafting resin eyes and custom teeth are referenced to take the finished piece even further. The result is a striking charred skeleton display piece suitable for home haunts or yard haunts.

Monster Tutorials· 122,189 views

DIY 7ft Reaper tutorial...with fog and lantern. Light and spooky, make this Halloween prop today!

DIY PropsBeginner

DIY 7ft Reaper tutorial...with fog and lantern. Light and spooky, make this Halloween prop today!

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building an impressive 7-foot Grim Reaper Halloween prop using materials that are easy to source. The build incorporates a lantern and fog effects to give the finished figure an eerie, atmospheric presence. At 25 minutes, the tutorial is designed to be approachable for builders of most skill levels.

Monster Tutorials· 105,402 views

make a reaper stature halloween grim reaper statue build budget halloween decor

DIY PropsIntermediatebudget-friendly

make a reaper stature halloween grim reaper statue build budget halloween decor

StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly build of a full grim reaper statue suitable for home haunts or haunted attractions. The roughly 21-minute tutorial focuses on achieving a striking, professional-looking result without breaking the bank. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the construction process step by step, emphasizing accessibility for DIY builders at various skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 98,154 views

A New Series... Death of the Four Horsemen

Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

A New Series... Death of the Four Horsemen

This video launches a new makeup series centered on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, beginning with a dramatic Death-inspired look. The creator uses a combination of body paint, eyeshadow shading, and rhinestone embellishments to build an otherworldly, editorial horror aesthetic. Products from the creator's own Madeyewlook line feature prominently alongside a few accessible third-party items.

Madeyewlook· 83,152 views

Electric Chair - Halloween Prop

Electric Chair - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their electric chair animatronic prop, which uses air power to drive a convicted figure thrashing back and forth while strobe lights flash dramatically around the scene. Sound and visual effects combine to sell the brutal electrocution moment, including sizzling, crackling, and smoke. The prop is triggered via a compatible prop controller and is available for purchase directly from FrightProps.

FrightProps· 75,973 views

Making a wig head skull

DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Making a wig head skull

Stiltbeast Studios walks through an accessible technique for turning inexpensive styrofoam wig heads into convincing skull props using basic tools. The process involves carving and detailing the foam with a soldering iron, shaping and texturing it with a heat gun, and finishing with acrylic or latex paint. Companion videos on plastic corpsing and making teeth are referenced for those who want to push the build further. The result is a budget-friendly, scalable prop suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts.

StiltbeastStudios· 58,024 views

corpsing2

DIY PropsIntermediate

corpsing2

Stiltbeast Studios returns with an updated and expanded guide to plastic corpsing, covering new tricks and techniques not included in the original video. The tutorial focuses on achieving realistic corpse-like textures and finishes on Halloween props for haunted attractions and home haunts. With nearly 20 minutes of content, it offers a deeper dive into the craft than its predecessor.

StiltbeastStudios· 57,775 views

Full Hanging Corpse Decoration $60

DIY PropsIntermediate~$60

Full Hanging Corpse Decoration $60

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a full hanging corpse prop for around $60. The build is aimed at haunters who want a high-impact, realistic dead-body decoration without a large budget. At roughly 23 minutes, the tutorial covers the complete construction process from start to finished, displayable prop.

StiltbeastStudios· 56,869 views

Giant Halloween Animatronics Compilation by Distortions Unlimited

Giant Halloween Animatronics Compilation by Distortions Unlimited

This compilation showcases the impressive lineup of giant animatronic props manufactured by Distortions Unlimited, a company with over four decades of experience in the Halloween industry. The video highlights a wide variety of oversized creatures and characters — from demonic figures and werewolves to dragons and gargoyles — designed for use in haunted attractions, theme parks, and large-scale Halloween events. Each featured animatronic demonstrates the scale and detail that has made Distortions Unlimited a recognized name in professional Halloween manufacturing. The reel serves as both a product showcase and an inspiration resource for haunt operators and Halloween enthusiasts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 54,128 views

Building a Prop Scythe with Foam, PVC, and Hot Glue!

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Building a Prop Scythe with Foam, PVC, and Hot Glue!

VanOaksProps walks through building a Grim Reaper scythe using readily available materials — EVA foam floor mats, PVC pipe, and hot glue — making this an accessible project for beginners and cosplayers alike. The blade is shaped from foam with a heat gun, mounted to a PVC handle, and finished with a Plasti-Dip base coat followed by layered acrylic paints for a realistic, weathered look. The build is designed to be completable in a few hours with minimal tools. Surebonder sponsored the video by providing their Cosplay Stik hot glue and glue gun.

VanOaksProps· 30,560 views

Giant deer skull

DIY PropsIntermediate

Giant deer skull

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a giant deer skull prop intended for haunted house or attraction use. Allen Hopps demonstrates his approach to building large-scale, detailed skull art with a focus on achieving a frightening, high-impact result. The build is geared toward haunt professionals and serious DIY enthusiasts looking to add impressive statement pieces to their sets.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,950 views

posable body form

DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost

posable body form

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing a posable body form intended for haunted house use. The build relies on readily available, budget-friendly materials, making it accessible to haunters of all experience levels. The finished prop can be posed to suit a variety of scene setups, adding a convincing human-scale presence to any haunt environment.

StiltbeastStudios· 27,243 views

CFX Mask - HORSEMAN of DEATH

Product Reviews

CFX Mask - HORSEMAN of DEATH

CFX Masks showcases the Horseman of Death, a wearable silicone character mask from Composite Effects designed to embody the fourth biblical horseman. The mask features a pale, emotionless visage intended to evoke dread and finality. At roughly one minute, the video functions as a dramatic product showcase rather than a how-to tutorial.

CFX MASKS· 23,439 views

Angel of Death Animatronic Grim Reaper by Distortion

Angel of Death Animatronic Grim Reaper by Distortion

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Angel of Death animatronic, a large-scale Grim Reaper figure designed for professional haunted attractions. The prop features a fully animated skeleton form and was exhibited at Transworld 2017. It represents the kind of imposing, high-production character piece aimed at serious haunt operators looking for a dramatic centerpiece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,250 views

3 Head Dropper

3 Head Dropper

This short showcase from Poison Props features their 3 Head Dropper, an animatronic haunt effect in which three severed heads hang suspended from chains above guests. At the trigger point, all three heads plunge downward to bring them face-to-face with patrons for a startling scare. The video serves as a product demonstration linking viewers directly to the purchase page.

POISON PROPS· 22,733 views

DIY Realistic Pile of Flaming Skulls - Perfect for Halloween!

DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Realistic Pile of Flaming Skulls - Perfect for Halloween!

This Monster Tutorials project walks viewers through building a dramatic pile of skulls with a built-in fiery glow effect, described as an easy build with impressive visual payoff. The creator uses an airbrush for realistic flame and scorch detailing and integrates RGB rope lights to simulate flickering fire from within the skull pile. The finished prop is well-suited for both home haunts and professional haunt environments. Despite the striking result, the techniques involved are accessible to beginners.

Monster Tutorials· 21,628 views

Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Grim Death Giant Reaper Animatronic Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases Grim Death, a nearly 11-foot-tall animatronic grim reaper prop designed for haunted houses, home haunts, and Halloween events. The figure dramatically leans toward guests and delivers a startling blast of air or water from its mouth. Built-in fog and lighting effects amplify the scare, and the prop reflects the company's four-decade legacy of USA-made monster fabrication.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,451 views

Pallet Coffin Halloween Prop

DIY PropsBeginner$0–$20

Pallet Coffin Halloween Prop

This short build video demonstrates how to construct a Halloween coffin prop using reclaimed pallet wood, making it one of the most budget-friendly graveyard pieces a haunter can add to their display. The pallet-sourced lumber keeps material costs extremely low or near zero. Despite its brevity, the video delivers a practical look at turning scrap wood into a convincing seasonal prop.

Hauntcast· 20,989 views

Denhaunt's Foam Casket - Halloween Prop

Denhaunt's Foam Casket - Halloween Prop

This short showcase video reveals a highly realistic foam casket prop built for haunted attractions or home haunts. Constructed from EPS polystyrene, the build achieves a convincing, full-size coffin appearance at a fraction of the weight of traditional materials. A companion audio how-to guide is available in the Prop Shop segment of Hauntcast episode 32 for those wanting full build instructions.

Hauntcast· 19,318 views

Corpse Nightfall Halloween Prop

Corpse Nightfall Halloween Prop

Distortions Unlimited previews the Corpse Nightfall, a new horror prop releasing as part of their 2026 Halloween lineup. The piece is presented as a versatile scare asset suited for a range of settings, from backyard home haunts to professional haunted attractions and theme park events. The video serves primarily as a product showcase for the prop ahead of the 2026 Halloween season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,917 views

"Grim" Disturbing Halloween & Haunt Animated Prop

"Grim" Disturbing Halloween & Haunt Animated Prop

This short showcase highlights "Grim," an all-electric animated prop from Distortions Unlimited. The figure is built around a latex and foam exterior over a metal armature and includes integrated sound for an unsettling effect. It's positioned as a ready-made fright piece rather than a build tutorial, suited to a range of Halloween settings.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,419 views

Hanging Death - Hangman prop

Hanging Death - Hangman prop

FrightProps showcases their 'Hanging Death' pneumatic animatronic, a gallows-themed prop in which a noosed figure has the stool pulled from beneath it and proceeds to thrash, convulse, and kick in a realistic hanging simulation. The prop features multi-axis movement including head jerking and leg kicking to sell the gruesome effect. It is available for purchase directly through the FrightProps website.

FrightProps· 16,027 views

Grim Reaper Transformation DIY Detailing for an Epic Costume!

Costume Tutorials

Grim Reaper Transformation DIY Detailing for an Epic Costume!

StiltBeast Studios walks through the detailing process behind an elaborate Grim Reaper costume build, showcasing the finishing touches that elevate it from basic to epic. The video reflects the studio's signature approach to haunted-attraction-quality character work. It is part of a broader content series supported through Patreon and community backing.

StiltbeastStudios· 15,929 views