Halloween Universe

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Fantasy

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

145 videos

Distortions Unlimited 2017 Halloween Product Catalog
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited 2017 Halloween Product Catalog

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2017 Halloween and haunt product lineup in this brief catalog highlight reel. The video features a wide range of commercial-grade props and animatronics spanning horror subgenres, from a winged dragon and ancient mummy to exorcism and witchcraft-themed pieces. Flagship products like the Scream Generator and Wretched VCP are among the featured offerings alongside more novelty items. It serves as a visual shopping preview for haunted attraction operators and serious collectors.

DistortionsUnlimited· 60,712 views
Dragon Legends Wall Hanging Display UNBOXING & SETUP | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Art
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Prop Reviews

Dragon Legends Wall Hanging Display UNBOXING & SETUP | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Art

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and sets up the Dragon Legends wall-hanging display, a new 2021 release sculpted by Tom Cassidy. The piece is a large decorative dragon head that emits simulated smoke and fire effects using a bundled fog machine and LED lighting. It is available in six color options and is positioned as bold statement decor for fantasy, DnD, and Halloween enthusiasts. The video gives viewers a real-world look at the product's scale, detail, and out-of-box setup process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 48,630 views
SKELETOR He-Man Cosplay from Wondercon 2024 #heman #skeletor #cosplay #wondercon
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Other

SKELETOR He-Man Cosplay from Wondercon 2024 #heman #skeletor #cosplay #wondercon

This short-form video captures a Skeletor cosplay from He-Man spotted at Wondercon 2024, shared by the Haunted Attraction Network. The costume showcases a fan's take on the iconic Masters of the Universe villain in a convention setting. With no description or runtime provided, the content appears to be a brief spotlight or social-style clip rather than a build tutorial.

Haunted Attraction Network· 47,518 views
Purple Unicorn Hair Tutorial | Product Review
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Other

Purple Unicorn Hair Tutorial | Product Review

This video is a hair color tutorial and product review featuring a purple unicorn-themed hair dye. The creator walks through achieving a purple ombre effect using a semi-permanent dye, sharing her personal results and impressions of the product. While the content has aesthetic overlap with fantasy and costume styling, it is primarily a mainstream beauty tutorial unrelated to Halloween.

Jade The Libra· 41,541 views
Salt Water Fish/Mermaid Body Paint Tutorial
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Salt Water Fish/Mermaid Body Paint Tutorial

This tutorial from Madeyewlook demonstrates how to create a striking saltwater fish or mermaid body paint look using a combination of professional theatrical and cosmetic-grade paints. The design features a vibrant aquatic color palette of teals, oranges, yellows, and blues. Originally created in 2013, the artist claims this as an original concept and encourages viewers to credit the source when recreating it.

Madeyewlook· 40,854 views
Candy Cane Makeup Tutorial
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Candy Cane Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a throwback candy cane–inspired makeup and body paint look using professional-grade theatrical products. The tutorial combines bold eyeshadow, body paint, and actual crushed candy canes adhered to the skin for a striking holiday fantasy effect. Despite the short runtime, it packs in a full product breakdown and technique overview.

Madeyewlook· 38,923 views
Redoing Makeup I Did 10 Years Ago
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Redoing Makeup I Did 10 Years Ago

Veteran beauty creator Madeyewlook revisits a Mystique-inspired full body paint look she originally attempted a decade ago, showcasing how her technique and speed have dramatically improved. The updated version features a noticeably sparklier finish using her own line of body paints alongside a handful of popular cosmetic products. At just three minutes, the video offers a punchy before-and-after comparison that doubles as a quick product showcase. The look is positioned as a wearable option for Halloween outings or convention appearances.

Madeyewlook· 38,230 views
Spell book
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Spell book

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a Halloween spell book prop in this roughly 13-minute build video. The finished piece is designed to look like an aged, mystical tome suitable for witch, occult, or dark fantasy displays. Given the channel's reputation for detailed prop work, viewers can expect practical fabrication and finishing techniques throughout.

StiltbeastStudios· 37,646 views
Barbarian meets demon energy #cosplay #halloween
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Costume Tutorials

Barbarian meets demon energy #cosplay #halloween

This short-form video from the Haunted Attraction Network appears to feature a cosplay mashup combining barbarian and demon aesthetics for Halloween. With no source description or runtime to draw from, the exact content and execution details remain unclear. The pairing of these two dark fantasy archetypes suggests a striking, character-driven Halloween costume concept.

Haunted Attraction Network· 35,088 views
Nut Cracker Makeup/Body Paint Tutorial
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Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Nut Cracker Makeup/Body Paint Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Lex delivers a throwback tutorial transforming herself into a classic Nutcracker using body paint and theatrical makeup. The look relies on bold color blocking with MAC Chromacakes and Wolfe FX gold body paint to mimic the iconic wooden toy soldier aesthetic. Though the video runs under five minutes, the finished result is a striking full costume illusion suited for Halloween or holiday events.

Madeyewlook· 33,557 views
If nursery rhymes were real ☕️💙 #makeup #sfx
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Makeup Tutorials

If nursery rhymes were real ☕️💙 #makeup #sfx

This short-form video from popular SFX creator Madeyewlook reimagines a classic nursery rhyme character brought to life through special effects makeup. The look blends whimsical, storybook aesthetics with a darker, realistic twist consistent with the creator's signature style. The blue color palette and coffee cup emoji in the title suggest a themed character concept tied to a specific rhyme.

Madeyewlook· 32,780 views
Galaxy Goth Makeup Tutorial | Princess Luna Inspired
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Galaxy Goth Makeup Tutorial | Princess Luna Inspired

This sponsored tutorial walks through a galaxy-goth makeup look inspired by My Little Pony's Princess Luna, incorporating a glittery face mask as a key skincare-meets-makeup step. The creator layers deep, cosmic eyeshadow tones with bold highlighting to achieve an otherworldly, festival-ready finish. Multiple cult-favourite and indie makeup brands are featured throughout the application process.

Jade The Libra· 32,433 views
Rainbow Color Melt Hair Tutorial
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Other

Rainbow Color Melt Hair Tutorial

This tutorial walks through creating a full rainbow color melt hairstyle using multiple Pravana color formulas, ranging from a silver-periwinkle root through teal, neon green, yellow, orange, and pink. The creator, a licensed cosmetologist, shares her exact mixing ratios and demonstrates how conditioner can be used to adjust color intensity. Clip-in extensions are incorporated to add length and volume to the finished look.

Jade The Libra· 31,765 views
Making foam barrels
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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
Functional EVA Foam Straps #cosplay #diycosplay  #cosplaycostume
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Costume TutorialsBeginner

Functional EVA Foam Straps #cosplay #diycosplay #cosplaycostume

This short-form clip demonstrates how to craft functional armor straps from 4mm HD foam reinforced with nylon webbing, shown as part of a larger Oblivion-inspired cosplay armor build. The technique sidesteps the inconsistency issues associated with leather or dyed materials, since the foam can be painted to any desired color. It serves as a teaser for an upcoming full build video and free PDF templates for the complete armor set.

SKS Props· 24,559 views
Dragon Head Props Demo 6 Colors Blow Fog | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Legends
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Prop Reviews

Dragon Head Props Demo 6 Colors Blow Fog | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Legends

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and demonstrates the Dragon Legends wall-mounted dragon head prop, available in six colors. The piece features a latex skin over a foam-filled form sculpted by artist Tom Cassidy, with an integrated fog machine and internal LED light that create a convincing smoke-and-fire breathing effect. The demo showcases all six color variants — black, blue, green, orange, red, and white — highlighting the quality of the sculpt and hand-applied paint. Suited for home display, offices, or professional themed attractions, the prop ships with a wall-mounting bracket included.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,712 views
Adding Textures to my Cosplay Armor - Oblivion #cosplay #diycosplay #cosplayarmor
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Costume TutorialsBeginner

Adding Textures to my Cosplay Armor - Oblivion #cosplay #diycosplay #cosplayarmor

This short-form video showcases the texturing stage of a DIY EVA foam Legion armor build inspired by The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. The creator applies surface textures to the foam pieces before they cure, setting the stage for a rusty metal paint finish. The full set is a prototype, with free PDF templates and a complete build video promised for a future release.

SKS Props· 21,459 views
"Winged Dragon" Animated Display
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Prop Reviews

"Winged Dragon" Animated Display

This short showcase from Distortions Unlimited highlights their Winged Dragon, a large animated display built for immersive environments. The creature features a moving head and mouth, flapping wings, red glowing eyes, an illuminated 'fire' mouth, smoke output, and included audio. It's pitched as an attention-grabbing centerpiece for haunted houses, theme parks, and fantasy-themed venues.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,278 views
Trying Makeup I'm REALLY Bad At (like... very bad)
9:29
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Trying Makeup I'm REALLY Bad At (like... very bad)

Madeyewlook tackles her self-admitted weak spot — metallic makeup — in this candid, personality-driven tutorial. Using a mix of her own body paint line alongside Graftobian, MAC Chromacake, and Inglot eyeshadows, she works through a blue and grey metallic look. The video blends honest self-critique with practical technique as she pushes past her comfort zone to refine a skill she finds challenging.

Madeyewlook· 21,178 views
CFX Pro Silicone Masks - Hero Hood
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Costume Tutorials

CFX Pro Silicone Masks - Hero Hood

CFX Composite Effects showcases the Hero Hood, a versatile silicone mask designed to serve both hero and villain characters. The hood is available in a wide range of colors and supports numerous customizable add-ons, making it adaptable to many character concepts. Its clean, archetypal design allows even small modifications to produce dramatically different looks — from insectoid creatures to patriotic warriors to brooding vigilantes.

CFX MASKS· 20,893 views
CFX Pro Silicone Masks - Golem the Elemental
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Product Reviews

CFX Pro Silicone Masks - Golem the Elemental

CFX Composite Effects showcases their Golem the Elemental silicone mask, a detailed creature design suited to a wide range of fantasy settings — from stone and fire to ice and Nordic giant lore. The short showcase video highlights the mask's rugged, otherworldly aesthetic and versatility as a costume centrepiece. As with all CFX pro masks, it is a ready-to-wear wearable silicone prosthetic rather than a DIY build.

CFX MASKS· 20,518 views
Creating A Fantasy Pirate (thrift Store)
5:01:26
Costume TutorialsIntermediate~$85

Creating A Fantasy Pirate (thrift Store)

Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a complete fantasy pirate costume build sourced entirely from a thrift store on the day of the build. The full-length video covers the entire process from raw thrift store finds to finished character, making it accessible for creators at various skill levels. The build came in around $85 total, proving that compelling haunted attraction-quality costumes don't require a large budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 17,162 views
Ancient Wizard Talking Animatronic Prop for Theme Parks and Haunts
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Prop Reviews

Ancient Wizard Talking Animatronic Prop for Theme Parks and Haunts

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2023 Ancient Wizard animatronic, a professional-grade talking prop designed for theme parks and haunted attractions. The figure features synchronized mouth movement, articulated head and arms, and atmospheric effects including lightning, a glowing staff, and integrated fog. Built with a foam-filled latex skin over a realistic sculpt, the prop is positioned as a durable, high-quality centerpiece for large-scale installations.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,321 views
Creepy Lantern Prop from FOAM! - FREE Pattern
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Creepy Lantern Prop from FOAM! - FREE Pattern

VanOaksProps walks through a step-by-step foam build for a medieval-style lantern suited to Halloween displays, cosplay, or LARP. The tutorial covers core EVA foam techniques including shaping, beveling, and contact cement assembly, then finishes with an aged metal texture using acrylic modeling paste. A free downloadable pattern is provided so viewers can follow along at home. The finished prop works equally well as a haunt accent piece or a wearable costume accessory.

VanOaksProps· 15,818 views
Fantasy Halloween Videos · Halloween Universe