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

104 videos

3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)
19:35
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$80 per project depending on materials on hand

3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through three beginner-friendly Halloween prop builds designed to be completed in a weekend at home. The trio covers a giant DIY spider built with paper mache and wire, a pumpkin-headed PVC-framed scarecrow dressed in thrifted clothes, and a ghostly skeleton wrapped in stiffened cheesecloth. Each project is low-cost and highly customizable, with the scarecrow compatible with animatronic jack-o-lantern heads for an extra scare factor.

Wicked Makers· 964,083 views
RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (this video is haunted btw)
9:53
Makeup Tutorials

RECREATING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART (this video is haunted btw)

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming recreates a ghost-themed character design submitted by a subscriber artist, transforming herself into the illustrated look using special effects and theatrical makeup techniques. The video carries a playful 'haunted' premise as part of its branding. It blends fan community engagement with a full SFX makeup transformation process. The result is a spooky, Halloween-ready character look inspired by original fan artwork.

Madeyewlook· 643,823 views
Floating Ghost Girl VS Lunging Pumpkin Carving Girl | Which Prop Is Better?
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Prop Reviews

Floating Ghost Girl VS Lunging Pumpkin Carving Girl | Which Prop Is Better?

This short-format video from Haunt Former pits two Halloween props against each other — a Floating Ghost Girl and a Lunging Pumpkin Carving Girl — in an audience-driven comparison series. Viewers are invited to cast their vote in the comments to decide which prop comes out on top. The episode is part of an ongoing 'Which Prop Is Better?' series on the channel.

Haunt Former· 505,563 views
I Made This Using Toilet Paper.
9:28
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

I Made This Using Toilet Paper.

Madeyewlook transforms herself into a ghostly candle-adorned figure using an unexpected hero material: toilet paper rolls. The rolls are crafted into a dramatic headpiece housing battery-operated candles, while Graftobian FX Gelatin prosthetics and white face paint create an ethereal, otherworldly complexion. The look blends holiday-glam aesthetics with spooky SFX techniques for a result that sits somewhere between haunt-worthy and high fashion. Despite the accessible main material, the overall execution draws on intermediate-level makeup artistry skills.

Madeyewlook· 333,974 views
The Haunting of Bly Manor Ghost Makeup Tutorial (CC)
8:13
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

The Haunting of Bly Manor Ghost Makeup Tutorial (CC)

This Netflix-sponsored makeup tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates two characters inspired by The Haunting of Bly Manor. The first look channels Viola, a ghostly Elizabethan-era figure from the series, while the second draws from the show's unsettling doll imagery. Both looks lean into the show's signature blend of beautiful aesthetics and eerie gothic horror, showcasing the creator's editorial and character-driven makeup style.

Madeyewlook· 121,691 views
How to Make a Haunted Moving Painting
11:42
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Haunted Moving Painting

FrightProps demonstrates how to build a haunted moving painting prop using a triggered HD video player paired with pre-made portrait video content. The build centers on a BrightSign-based video player and an optional PicoBoo JR controller, which adds the ability to also fire lights or pneumatic effects in sync. The PicoBoo JR is presented as an optional enhancement rather than a strict requirement, making the project accessible at different complexity levels.

FrightProps· 106,685 views
GPD1122 Giant Puppet Dancer PoisonProps.com
0:44
DIY Animatronics

GPD1122 Giant Puppet Dancer PoisonProps.com

The GPD1122 from Poison Props is a 7-foot pneumatic giant puppet animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. Starting in a limp, seated position on a wooden box, it activates via motion sensor to stand, wave its arms, shuffle its legs, and move its head in a creepy sideshow performance. The unit arrives as a plug-and-play system with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and an optional audio package. Interchangeable characters allow operators to adapt the mechanism to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 66,506 views
Peppers Ghost How To Video
4:14
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Peppers Ghost How To Video

This short tutorial from FrightProps introduces the classic Pepper's Ghost illusion — a technique long used in professional attractions and stage productions to create convincing ghostly apparitions. The video demonstrates how two of FrightProps' lighting controllers, the PicoFX and the Digital Crossfade, can be used to achieve this effect in a haunt or home setting. By controlling lighting transitions precisely, the illusion makes a hidden figure appear to materialize as a transparent, ghost-like projection on a reflective surface. It's a concise, practical overview for anyone looking to add a high-impact visual effect to their setup.

FrightProps· 62,052 views
Animated DIY LEVITATING TEAPOT Halloween Prop & How-To
8:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Animated DIY LEVITATING TEAPOT Halloween Prop & How-To

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated levitating teapot prop using crafting techniques, a motor mechanism, and thrift store sourced items. The build combines a clever illusion with movement to create the appearance of a ghostly, self-pouring or floating teapot. The finished prop works equally well as a yard haunt centerpiece or as eerie Halloween dinner party decor. The channel's signature approach emphasizes accessible, budget-conscious methods that yield professional-looking results.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 47,793 views
TOT1317 Trick or Treaters PoisonProps.com
0:38
DIY Animatronics

TOT1317 Trick or Treaters PoisonProps.com

This product showcase video from Poison Props features the TOT1317, a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic depicting a mob of trick-or-treater children that surges forward while a ghost rises, arms stab, and multiple heads animate simultaneously. The prop operates as a fully plug-and-play unit, bundling pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, and an audio package. Multiple throw distances are available to accommodate different haunt layouts, and characters can be swapped to fit various themes. It is designed as a high-impact startle scare centerpiece for professional haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 35,365 views
DIY Animated Levitating Table Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video
10:38
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Levitating Table Prop HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks haunters through building an animated levitating table prop that gives the illusion of a table eerily floating in midair while its tablecloth billows and moves. The effect mimics a poltergeist or supernatural force lifting ordinary furniture, making it a striking centerpiece for a yard haunt, front porch display, or haunted house scene. The channel focuses on accessible, professional-looking DIY animatronics and special effects for home haunters of all skill levels.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 30,004 views
IVG1212 IV Grabber PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

IVG1212 IV Grabber PoisonProps.com

The IVG1212 IV Grabber from Poison Props is a commercial pneumatic animatronic designed for haunted attractions and dark rides. The figure portrays a hunched character gripping an IV stand who then rises, twitches, raises an arm, and screams — a classic still-to-life startle scare. It ships complete with the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for tight corridor spaces or alcove placements.

POISON PROPS· 25,796 views
RHD820 Rocking Horse Doll PoisonProps.com
0:40
DIY Animatronics

RHD820 Rocking Horse Doll PoisonProps.com

The PoisonProps RHD820 is a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic featuring a roughly 35-inch doll mounted on a rocking horse. The figure rocks continuously while singing Ring Around the Rosie, then launches forward approximately five feet with an arm raised holding a knife that performs thrusting stab motions. The complete package ships ready to run, including pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect.

POISON PROPS· 25,263 views
How to Make A Flying Ghost for Halloween: FrightProps Axworthy Ghost Kit Setup Video
7:00
DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

How to Make A Flying Ghost for Halloween: FrightProps Axworthy Ghost Kit Setup Video

FrightProps walks through the assembly and setup of their Axworthy Ghost Kit, a motorized system that sends a lightweight ghost prop gliding back and forth on a line between two motor-driven wheels. The kit is designed to make the classic Axworthy flying-ghost illusion more approachable for haunters of all experience levels. The video serves as a practical companion guide to the physical product, covering the key steps needed to get the effect running.

FrightProps· 24,610 views
Top 10 BEST New Animatronics From Transworld 2026 | THE BEST HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONICS YOU NEED TO SEE
23:04
Prop Reviews

Top 10 BEST New Animatronics From Transworld 2026 | THE BEST HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONICS YOU NEED TO SEE

This video counts down the creator's top 10 favorite new animatronics spotted at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2026, highlighting standout pieces from the haunt and Halloween retail industry. The host shares personal picks and reactions to the latest offerings from major and specialty vendors. It serves as an early preview of what Halloween shoppers and haunters can expect to see hitting shelves and haunt floors in the upcoming season.

Spooky Guy444· 22,688 views
Make a Sheet Ghost mask
15:40
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Make a Sheet Ghost mask

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to transform a basic plastic skull mask and fabric into a convincing sheet ghost mask with genuine scare factor. The build is flexible enough to serve as a wearable mask or a static prop head, making it a versatile addition to any Halloween display. By simply swapping the color palette, the same technique can be adapted into a scarecrow character, giving builders multiple looks from one core method.

StiltbeastStudios· 21,065 views
DLG1213 Doll Lunge & Grab PoisonProps.com
0:52
DIY Animatronics

DLG1213 Doll Lunge & Grab PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DLG1213 is a full-size creepy doll animatronic that stands motionless until triggered, then executes a dramatic lunge forward, head lift and turn, and reaching grab motion. The scissor-throw mechanism extends approximately 17 inches by default, with multiple throw-length options available to suit different space configurations. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play system including pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package for added effect. Its compact rig footprint and ability to be hidden in cutouts or tight spaces make it a versatile startle-scare solution for haunted attractions and dark rides.

POISON PROPS· 18,950 views
MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com
0:29
Prop Reviews

MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a kneeling mourner figure that dramatically turns 180 degrees, lunges forward, and opens its arms while the head sweeps side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The rig has a defined footprint and requires compressed air and AC power to operate.

POISON PROPS· 17,252 views
Halloween GHOST REVENANT Reveal and Set up | Distortions Unlimited 2026
18:17
Prop Reviews

Halloween GHOST REVENANT Reveal and Set up | Distortions Unlimited 2026

Distortions Unlimited unveils their Ghost Revenant, a new all-electric animatronic prop debuting for Halloween 2026. Standing approximately 8.5 feet tall, the piece features a latex and foam construction over a metal armature, driven by a heavy-duty motor and illuminated by an LED flame bulb in the eyes and mouth. The video walks viewers through the reveal and setup process, showcasing the prop's scale and visual impact. It is handcrafted and hand-painted at Distortions Unlimited's Colorado studio.

DistortionsUnlimited· 16,003 views
Teen pretends to be a Ghost at Fright Fest #scared #scarecam
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Teen pretends to be a Ghost at Fright Fest #scared #scarecam

A short-form viral clip filmed at Six Flags Over Texas Fright Fest 2023 featuring a teen guest who attempts to pose as a ghost character within the event's scare zones. The moment backfires in a comedic or startling way, captured on camera for social media. It highlights the unpredictable, interactive atmosphere that defines Fright Fest scare zones.

SpookYouLaterz· 15,842 views
The Spirit Ghost Girl at the Bayou Swamp #scarystories
0:25
Theme Park Halloween Events

The Spirit Ghost Girl at the Bayou Swamp #scarystories

This short clip spotlights a swamp spirit ghost girl character at the Bayou Swamps scare zone during Howl-O-Scream 2023 at SeaWorld San Antonio. The video offers a close-up look at the character's costume and in-character performance. It serves as a quick atmospheric vignette from one of the event's themed areas.

SpookYouLaterz· 15,725 views
DIY Halloween SFX Optical Illusion Prop & How-To | Two-Faced Bust
6:46
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween SFX Optical Illusion Prop & How-To | Two-Faced Bust

This tutorial walks viewers through building a Two-Faced Bust Halloween prop that uses a special effects optical illusion to create an eerie, unsettling visual experience. The step-by-step format is designed to be accessible for DIY crafters and home haunters of all skill levels. The finished prop is suited for haunted house displays, graveyard yard haunts, or spooky outdoor decorations. The channel specializes in producing professional-looking Halloween effects using approachable, easy-to-follow instructions.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 15,261 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Clown
0:54
Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Clown

The Ghost Bust effect from FrightProps uses a projector to cast an animated, talking clown face onto a three-dimensional bust form, producing a striking visual illusion. The result is a lifelike animated prop that appears to speak and move without any mechanical components. This product demo showcases how projection technology can elevate haunted house environments with a high-impact, low-maintenance scare.

FrightProps· 14,474 views
The Conjuring 2 - Movie Review/Discussion
25:13
Other

The Conjuring 2 - Movie Review/Discussion

A group of horror enthusiasts from the Slash 'N Cast channel sit down to review and discuss The Conjuring 2. The panel shares their thoughts on the film in a casual, entertainment-focused format. This is a movie review/discussion video rather than a Halloween prop-building or haunt-related tutorial.

Slash 'N Cast· 13,684 views