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Decay

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

72 videos

Grub Torso Rotting Body halloween prop
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Prop Reviews

Grub Torso Rotting Body halloween prop

FrightProps showcases a life-sized rotting torso prop featuring a giant carnivorous grub bursting from the body cavity. The piece is highly three-dimensional and runs close to 40 inches in length, making it a striking centerpiece for haunted house displays. Its versatility allows it to double as a dead body prop or a zombie scene element.

FrightProps· 7,509 views
Maggots.wmv
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Makeup TutorialsBeginner$5–$15

Maggots.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly method for creating realistic maggot effects using just liquid latex and vinegar. The technique is versatile enough to be applied to costumes, props, and set dressings alike, making it useful across multiple haunting contexts. With minimal materials and a short runtime, this is an accessible entry point for haunters looking to add convincing decay detail to their work.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,834 views
How to Make a CORPSE Head Halloween Prop
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DIY Props

How to Make a CORPSE Head Halloween Prop

This short tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through building a corpse head prop using the corpsing technique — a popular method widely used in the haunted house community. The build centers on transforming a skull or skeleton head into a convincingly decayed, fleshed-out corpse prop. At just five minutes, the video is a compact, focused guide aimed at haunters looking to add realistic undead details to their setups.

Haunt Former· 5,487 views
DIY old barn wood 🪵 #diy #hauntedhouse #fyp #101 #howto #learning #new
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY old barn wood 🪵 #diy #hauntedhouse #fyp #101 #howto #learning #new

This short-form video offers a quick DIY look at creating or sourcing old barn wood for haunted house set design. The technique focuses on achieving a weathered, rustic aesthetic well-suited to spooky environments. At just one minute, it delivers a fast, accessible tip for builders looking to add aged texture to their haunts.

Horror 365· 4,474 views
CFX The Scourge Livor Mortis Variant Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Prop Reviews

CFX The Scourge Livor Mortis Variant Silicone Mask Movement Video

This short showcase video from CFX Masks highlights the Scourge Livor Mortis Variant, a premium silicone creature mask featuring an enlarged jaw and specialized under-jaw strapping system. The design allows the wearer to dramatically exaggerate mouth movement, producing a convincingly creepy and expressive range of motion. Sculpted by Brett Morris and designed by Graeme Pippet, the mask is a high-end wearable prop aimed at performers and costume enthusiasts.

CFX MASKS· 4,474 views
Abandoned Haunted House 2017 (Walkthrough)
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Haunted House Walkthroughs

Abandoned Haunted House 2017 (Walkthrough)

This short walkthrough video showcases Haunt Former's 2017 haunted house display, themed around an abandoned setting. The creator considers it their most successful year to date in terms of both layout design and visitor attendance. At just two minutes, the video offers a quick tour of the finished attraction for fans and fellow haunters.

Haunt Former· 4,462 views
How to CORPSE Animal Skeletons
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DIY PropsBeginner

How to CORPSE Animal Skeletons

This short tutorial from Haunt Former introduces the corpsing technique as applied to animal skeletons, transforming bare bones into convincingly decayed, realistic Halloween props. The video is part of the HauntTober 2018 series, which focuses on seasonal prop-building content. Corpsing adds organic texture and visual horror to skeletal figures, making them far more effective in haunt and home display settings.

Haunt Former· 4,368 views
CFX Graveborn the Zombie Silicone Mask Movement Video
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Product Reviews

CFX Graveborn the Zombie Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases the Graveborn Zombie Silicone Mask in motion, giving viewers a real-time look at how the mask moves and fits on a male wearer. The Graveborn features a decaying aesthetic with exposed teeth and ribs, finished in a mossy color variant. The mask is designed to fit heads roughly between 21.25 and 23.5 inches in circumference. This short movement demo highlights the realism and wearability of CFX's latest undead addition to their creature lineup.

CFX MASKS· 4,229 views
Dead Cat Corpse Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Dead Cat Corpse Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Dead Cat Corpse, a static Halloween prop designed for haunted houses and horror displays. The piece is constructed with a foam-filled interior and a latex exterior, giving it a realistic skinned or roadkill appearance. This short product highlight gives viewers a quick look at the prop's detail and potential placement in a haunt or Halloween scene.

FrightProps· 4,213 views
Corpse Legend Halloween Prop New Distortions Unlimited 2026
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Prop Reviews

Corpse Legend Halloween Prop New Distortions Unlimited 2026

Distortions Unlimited previews the Corpse Legend, a new-for-2026 life-size zombie prop standing approximately six feet tall. Crafted from latex over a foam-filled metal armature, it features hand-painted detail work and a hand-distressed costume that varies between units. The prop offers poseable arms and one poseable leg, and its head and legs detach for easy transport and storage. It is designed to meet the durability demands of both professional haunted attractions and home haunters alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,160 views
Mud Zombie Crawler Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Mud Zombie Crawler Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Mud Zombie Crawler, a motorized animated Halloween prop featuring a decayed, mud-covered zombie figure in a crawling pose. The prop is designed to create the unsettling illusion of a zombie dragging itself toward unsuspecting visitors. At just one minute long, this video serves as a quick product demonstration highlighting the prop's movement and overall effect.

FrightProps· 4,075 views
DIY Halloween - Easy rotten pumpkins tutorial
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween - Easy rotten pumpkins tutorial

This short teaser from Monster Tutorials previews a DIY rotten pumpkin prop project. The full tutorial is available on the creator's YouTube channel. Based on the title, the technique appears beginner-friendly and aimed at adding creepy, decayed pumpkin decorations to a Halloween display.

Monster Tutorials· 4,036 views
Skeleform Corpsing - Halloween Prop
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Skeleform Corpsing - Halloween Prop

This video walks through the corpsing process applied to a Fright Theatre Skeleform skeleton, transforming a bare skeletal prop into a more convincingly decomposed and textured corpse. Corpsing adds layers of material and paint to simulate rotting flesh over the underlying skeletal structure. The result is a significantly more realistic and haunting Halloween display piece.

Hauntcast· 4,016 views
Nightmare Fuel Circus of Decay Full Show at Halloween Horror Nights 34 - Universal Orlando
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Nightmare Fuel Circus of Decay Full Show at Halloween Horror Nights 34 - Universal Orlando

This video delivers a full highlights capture of Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay, the live stage show headlining Halloween Horror Nights 34 at Universal Orlando in 2025. Filmed during an official Media Night event, the footage showcases the show's dark circus aesthetic, combining fire acts, aerial acrobatics, extreme stunts, and a horror-infused theatrical atmosphere. The production centers on a decayed carnival world populated by sinister performers and a menacing ringmaster. It offers horror and theme-park fans an up-close look at one of HHN's signature entertainment offerings for the season.

HauntScene· 3,824 views
Fright Spike: Crow Feast Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props
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Prop Reviews

Fright Spike: Crow Feast Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

This short promotional video from Poison Props showcases the Fright Spike: Crow Feast, a Halloween animatronic prop available through their online store. The clip highlights the product for potential buyers interested in adding a dynamic, crow-themed scare piece to their haunt or display. Given the minimal runtime, the video likely serves as a quick product teaser rather than a full demonstration or build tutorial.

POISON PROPS· 3,770 views
Mr. Smiley and Other Projects | Part 2 | Abandoned Haunted House Build 2017
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Home Haunts

Mr. Smiley and Other Projects | Part 2 | Abandoned Haunted House Build 2017

This is Part 2 of Haunt Former's 2017 home haunted house build series centered on an abandoned theme. The episode focuses on construction of a character called Mr. Smiley along with several smaller supplemental projects. With the overall layout already established, the creator moves into the hands-on prop and set detail work that will define the haunt's atmosphere.

Haunt Former· 3,284 views
Rat Skeleton | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Rat Skeleton | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former takes a quick look at a rat skeleton Halloween prop from 2016, positioning it as a compact detail piece suited for dressing up a spooky display or haunted scene. The review highlights the prop's smaller size while noting its value as an atmospheric accent rather than a centerpiece. At just three minutes, it's a concise, no-frills look at whether this critter belongs in your collection.

Haunt Former· 2,960 views
Hall of Decay - Haunted House Prop
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Prop Reviews

Hall of Decay - Haunted House Prop

The Hall of Decay is a large-scale commercial animatronic prop from FrightProps featuring a horde of zombie figures that lunge from both sides of a corridor. Its imposing size creates an intense, immersive threat that naturally pushes crowds through the space quickly. The prop is showcased here as a turnkey solution for professional haunted attractions looking to maximize scare impact with minimal setup complexity.

FrightProps· 2,783 views
Haunted House Layout | Part 1 | Abandoned Haunted House Build 2017
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Home Haunts

Haunted House Layout | Part 1 | Abandoned Haunted House Build 2017

This video kicks off a multi-part series documenting Haunt Former's 2017 home haunted house build centered on an abandoned-location theme. The episode focuses on the planning phase, walking viewers through the blueprints and layout before any construction begins. It serves as a foundation episode that establishes the overall scope and flow of the haunt. Subsequent parts in the series will presumably cover the physical build-out and final results.

Haunt Former· 2,758 views
Rotating Maggot Zombie
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DIY Animatronics

Rotating Maggot Zombie

Poison Props showcases their Rotating Maggot Zombie, an animatronic prop featuring a decayed zombie figure with a motorized rotation effect. The build emphasizes grotesque detail work centered on a maggot-infestation theme, creating a visceral and unsettling display piece. This appears to be a professional-grade prop suitable for high-end haunted attractions or serious home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 2,439 views
🎃DIY Halloween vines #DIY #Halloween #Vines #HowTo #Viral👻
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DIY PropsBeginner

🎃DIY Halloween vines #DIY #Halloween #Vines #HowTo #Viral👻

This short DIY tutorial walks viewers through creating Halloween-themed vines for seasonal decorating. The build relies on a specialty decayed-finish paint product alongside rubber and cement to achieve a convincing overgrown, eerie look. At just three minutes, the video keeps the process quick and accessible for beginners.

Horror 365· 2,104 views
Abandoned Haunt Sound Mix | Part 3 | Abandoned Haunted House Build 2017
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Sound Design

Abandoned Haunt Sound Mix | Part 3 | Abandoned Haunted House Build 2017

This short video is part three of a home haunt build series focused on an abandoned haunted house concept from 2017. The creator shares progress on the audio side of the build, demonstrating how the soundtrack and sound effects are shaping the overall atmosphere. The abandoned theme is reinforced through carefully mixed audio that complements the haunt's visual design.

Haunt Former· 1,982 views
Bloody Dead Rat Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Bloody Dead Rat Halloween Prop

This short video from FrightProps showcases a bloody dead rat static Halloween prop. The piece appears to be foam-filled, giving it a solid, durable construction suitable for haunted house or home haunt use. At just one minute, it serves as a quick product showcase rather than a build tutorial.

FrightProps· 1,809 views
Exploring A Dead 80s Mall | The Vernon Park Mall Kinston , North Carolina
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Other

Exploring A Dead 80s Mall | The Vernon Park Mall Kinston , North Carolina

The creator visits the Vernon Park Mall in Kinston, North Carolina — a largely abandoned relic of 1980s retail culture — to document its current state of decay. The walkthrough captures the eerie, hollow atmosphere of a once-busy shopping destination now stripped of its former life. While not a Halloween build or tutorial, the spooky, desolate setting aligns naturally with the channel's horror and haunted aesthetic.

Derik BlackHearts Spooky Club 🖤· 1,793 views