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Dungeon

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

42 videos

Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly process for creating convincing fake stone walls using inexpensive XPS or EPS foam. The build relies on hot wire cutting and rasp texturing to achieve a natural stone shape, followed by a tile mortar coating that adds durability and surface detail. A layered acrylic painting sequence — moving from a base beige through burnt umber shadows to green moss accents — brings the finished panels to life. The result is a lightweight, low-cost wall section suitable for haunts, sets, or yard displays.

VanOaksProps· 130,025 views

Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound

DIY PropsBeginnerunder $30

Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound

VanOaksProps demonstrates a budget-friendly method for creating a convincing faux brick wall using joint compound and precision masking tape — no large foam panels required. The technique is well-suited for small accent sections within a haunt or set build, making it ideal when only a localized brick effect is needed. Multiple FolkArt acrylic paint colors are layered with sponges and brushes to add depth, age, and realism to the finished surface. The approach doubles as a general home-décor faux-finish technique beyond Halloween use.

VanOaksProps· 109,182 views

hanging cage prop

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

hanging cage prop

StiltbeastStudios walks through turning a standard 55-gallon barrel into a Hocus Pocus-inspired hanging cage prop in a manageable three-to-four-hour build. The finished piece is designed to be suspended from trees or displayed inside a haunted house for dramatic seasonal atmosphere. The project relies on accessible materials and straightforward techniques, making it approachable for most skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 76,704 views

DIY Medieval Torch Prop

DIY PropsBeginner$20–$40

DIY Medieval Torch Prop

VanOaksProps walks through a one-day scratch build of a medieval-style torch prop using PVC pipe, craft foam, and an LED flame bulb. The build relies on accessible hardware and craft supplies, with a free downloadable template provided to guide shaping. Painting and weathering steps give the finished piece a convincing aged-iron look suitable for costumes, cosplay, or haunted displays. The project is sponsored in part by Surebonder, whose cosplay hot glue sticks are used throughout.

VanOaksProps· 68,498 views

P1214 Puppetized PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

P1214 Puppetized PoisonProps.com

The P1214 Puppetized is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic from Poison Props featuring a chained, slumped figure that suddenly lunges forward with full torso, arm, and head movement. Designed as a sideshow-style startle scare, it ships as a plug-and-play unit complete with chains, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The prop requires only AC power and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 47,295 views

scenic paint six

Set DesignBeginner$5–$20

scenic paint six

This installment in StiltbeastStudios' scenic painting series focuses on creating a convincing rough-hewn field stone wall using only black and white paint. Allen Hopps demonstrates how a limited two-color palette and simple brush techniques can produce a striking, dimensional-looking stone surface. The segment is part of a larger scenic build, with vines and moss detailing planned as a follow-up step.

StiltbeastStudios· 30,181 views

Making foam barrels

DIY PropsIntermediate

Making foam barrels

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing realistic-looking barrel props out of foam, a staple set-dressing piece for haunts, escape rooms, and Halloween displays. The video covers shaping and detailing foam to convincingly replicate the look of wooden barrels. At roughly 20 minutes, it offers a thorough look at the fabrication workflow from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,596 views

DIY Castle Wall StoneWork Out Of Foam Board Insulation

DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Castle Wall StoneWork Out Of Foam Board Insulation

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating realistic castle stone wall panels using foam board insulation — a staple material in haunted attraction set building. The tutorial covers shaping and texturing the foam to mimic authentic stonework on a budget. At 21 minutes, the video provides enough depth to guide builders through the core techniques from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 26,503 views

Castle set painting

Set DesignBeginnerlow (basic house paint and spray paint)

Castle set painting

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a fast, freehand approach to painting castle-themed wall panels for a haunted attraction set. Using latex house paint, spray paint, and simple foam brushes, four panels are completed in roughly 40 minutes with no measuring or pre-planning. The video is presented at 4× speed to showcase the full workflow efficiently. The creator's philosophy is that overwhelming visual density causes individual imperfections to disappear into the overall scene.

StiltbeastStudios· 24,545 views

Iron Maiden Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Iron Maiden Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Poison Props showcases their Iron Maiden animatronic, a professional-grade Halloween prop available for purchase through their online store. The piece draws on classic medieval torture-device imagery to deliver a striking, horror-themed centerpiece suitable for haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts. With Poison Props' reputation for high-quality animatronics, this product targets serious haunt builders looking for impactful, ready-to-deploy scares.

POISON PROPS· 23,829 views

Making interesting set pieces out of cardboard boxes, turn them into crates.

DIY PropsBeginnerlow / near-zero (repurposed cardboard)

Making interesting set pieces out of cardboard boxes, turn them into crates.

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to transform ordinary cardboard boxes into convincing wooden crates for haunted house set dressing. The tutorial focuses on budget-friendly fabrication techniques that can add professional-looking detail to any haunt environment. At roughly 16 minutes, it offers an accessible entry point for builders who want impactful scenery without significant material costs.

StiltbeastStudios· 20,227 views

Hunchback

Hunchback

Poison Props showcases their Hunchback animatronic figure, a caged creature that simulates breaking free by thrashing side to side while dragging chains across its cell door and emitting screaming audio. The prop appears designed for professional haunt or high-end home haunt environments where dramatic, full-body movement and sound effects are desired. This is a commercial product listing/showcase rather than a DIY build tutorial.

POISON PROPS· 18,996 views

PoisonProps.com | HM938 Hanging Meat | HALLOWEEN

PoisonProps.com | HM938 Hanging Meat | HALLOWEEN

This short showcase video from Poison Props features the HM938 Hanging Meat, a ready-to-run animatronic half-torso suspended by chains. The prop cycles through a dramatic sequence — arms flexing at the elbows, head lifting and turning side to side — accompanied by a screaming audio cue. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional custom digital sound system available.

POISON PROPS· 13,183 views

CBD1219 Cellar Doors Bang PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

CBD1219 Cellar Doors Bang PoisonProps.com

Poison Props' Cellar Door Bang is a pneumatically driven haunted house prop featuring chained cellar doors that violently slam and rattle, suggesting a monster lurking below. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system complete with pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to customize the creature theme.

POISON PROPS· 13,039 views

CFX Orlock the Undead Silicone Mask Movement Video

Product Reviews

CFX Orlock the Undead Silicone Mask Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases Orlock the Undead, a premium silicone mask featuring aged skin texture, pointed ears, and gaunt, feral facial detail. The short video demonstrates how the mask moves and flexes on a live model, highlighting its realistic range of expression. Orlock is designed to suit haunted attractions, graveyard scenes, dungeons, and even fantasy live-action roleplay settings. CFX notes the mask fits a standard adult head circumference range.

CFX MASKS· 11,749 views

Reptilian Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited 2026

Reptilian Animatronic by Distortions Unlimited 2026

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2026 Reptilian Horror Animatronic, a roughly 7-foot chained creature figure designed as a scene centerpiece for professional haunts and high-end home haunters. The piece features detailed sculpting and paintwork visible from all angles, including front, side, and back. Conceived with fierce, organic movement, the character is presented as a ferocious dungeon beast straining against its chains. All design, sculpting, and finishing work was completed in-house at Distortions Unlimited's Colorado studio.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,601 views

PHP1140 Pirate Horde Panel PoisonProps.com

DIY Animatronics

PHP1140 Pirate Horde Panel PoisonProps.com

The PHP1140 Pirate Horde Panel from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring three pirate prisoner figures that lunge forward through a boarded-wall drop panel. The prop delivers eight independent movements including head turns and arm lifts, paired with snarling audio effects, and arrives as a fully programmed plug-and-play unit complete with pneumatics, controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Character figures can be swapped out to fit alternative haunt themes.

POISON PROPS· 10,491 views

Gemmy Executioner Animated Life Size Halloween Prop

Gemmy Executioner Animated Life Size Halloween Prop

This short video showcases the Gemmy Executioner, a life-size animated Halloween prop that was sold through Spirit Halloween around 2009. The prop is demonstrated in action, highlighting its scare factor and overall performance. It is noted as a strong fit for dungeon or prison-themed haunted displays.

Haunt Former· 8,588 views

Prop Bear Trap less than $2.00

DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $2

Prop Bear Trap less than $2.00

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to build a realistic-looking bear trap prop from EVA foam floor mats for under two dollars and in about an hour. The build is extremely accessible for beginners, requiring minimal tools and just two inexpensive materials. The finished props are lightweight and versatile, working well as wall-mounted set dressing across a variety of haunt themes.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,257 views

Set painting 3

Set DesignBeginner

Set painting 3

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through two distinct scenic painting effects in this short, accessible tutorial. The focus is on painting convincing brick surfaces for haunted house and haunted attraction set pieces. The techniques are presented as straightforward and approachable, making this a quick skill-builder for haunt builders of any experience level.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,577 views

Beheaded Chair Torture - Halloween Prop

Beheaded Chair Torture - Halloween Prop

This video showcases FrightProps' Beheaded Chair Torture prop, a commercial haunted attraction piece designed for actor-interactive use. The prop features a tortured figure that shakes in a chair when activated via a floor trigger, allowing a live actor to dramatically remove the victim's head to reveal a bloody stump. An optional water sprayer can be added to heighten the decapitation effect. It is designed to blend animatronic action with live performance for maximum guest impact.

FrightProps· 7,332 views

Animated Moving Bridge - You Shall Not Pass!

DIY Animatronics

Animated Moving Bridge - You Shall Not Pass!

This FrightProps video showcases a pneumatically actuated tipping bridge designed to create a disorienting moving floor effect inside a haunted attraction. Unlike static floor gags, this prop keeps guests moving through the space without creating a bottleneck. It delivers a strong physical scare while maintaining event throughput.

FrightProps· 6,454 views

TG1039 Torture Grabber PoisonProps.com

TG1039 Torture Grabber PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props TG1039 Torture Grabber is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring an inverted, chained figure whose torso lurches forward while its arms reach out and head turns — creating a visceral, organic scare effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, pre-programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package and metal stand are available as add-ons. It requires AC power and a 100 PSI compressed air supply, and ships via freight.

POISON PROPS· 6,332 views

Torture Victim - Animated Halloween Prop

Torture Victim - Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Torture Victim animated Halloween prop in this short demo clip. The figure hangs suspended from a chain in a head-down position before dramatically lifting its head while the body kicks and flails in a violent, realistic motion. The demonstration highlights the prop's dynamic multi-axis movement, making it a strong centerpiece for dungeon or torture-chamber haunt scenes.

FrightProps· 6,058 views