Halloween Universe

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Ghosts

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

191 videos

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office - Blast-Up Ghost
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DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$50

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office - Blast-Up Ghost

VanOaksProps builds a replica blast-up ghost prop inspired by the classic Disneyland Haunted Mansion attraction, adding it to an ongoing Haunted Mansion-themed home office collection. The build relies on accessible craft materials, acrylic paints, and airbrushing to achieve the signature look of the iconic ride prop. It sits between larger room builds as a satisfying, focused side project. The finished piece is intended as a display collectible that deepens the immersive theming of the space.

VanOaksProps· 14,319 views
Michaels Halloween 2015: Tricks 'n' Treats
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Product Reviews

Michaels Halloween 2015: Tricks 'n' Treats

This video takes viewers on a walkthrough of Michaels' 2015 Halloween seasonal merchandise, showcasing the range of available decorations and props. The selection spans family-friendly spooky décor all the way to more unsettling, creepy pieces. Themes on display include witches, skeletons, zombies, and ghosts, with light-up props also featured. It serves as a useful preview for shoppers planning their Halloween decorating haul.

Haunt Former· 13,425 views
NEW HALLOWEEN DOLLAR DEALS! HALLOWEEN HAUL, Oriental Trading | Halloween Happy
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Product Reviews

NEW HALLOWEEN DOLLAR DEALS! HALLOWEEN HAUL, Oriental Trading | Halloween Happy

In this sponsored haul video, the creator walks through a selection of budget-friendly Halloween items from Oriental Trading's Dollar Deals section. Products span several categories including novelty candies, tabletop signs, craft kits, party favors, and small decorative props. The video serves as a browsing-style showcase to help viewers discover affordable seasonal finds before they sell out.

Halloween Happy· 13,264 views
Spooky Book Club: October 2020!
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Spooky Book Club: October 2020!

A spooky-themed book club video presenting two horror novel picks for October 2020. The host recommends Peter Straub's classic ghost story set in a small New York town and Laura Purcell's Victorian supernatural tale involving an unsettling painted wooden figure. The video is styled with Halloween-themed fashion and delivered in a fun, community-focused format aimed at horror fiction fans.

Jade The Libra· 13,133 views
BOOK DISCUSSION + REVIEW: Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill!!!
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BOOK DISCUSSION + REVIEW: Heart Shaped Box by Joe Hill!!!

This video is a book club discussion and review of Joe Hill's horror novel Heart-Shaped Box, centered on an aging rock musician who purchases a ghost online — with terrifying consequences. The host shares her thoughts and invites her spooky-themed community to join the conversation in the comments. It is part of an ongoing monthly spooky book club series on the channel.

Jade The Libra· 11,550 views
Hollusion Material Demo - Create Floating Phantoms and Spirits!
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Projection Effects

Hollusion Material Demo - Create Floating Phantoms and Spirits!

This short demo from FrightProps showcases Hollusion projection material, a specialized scrim that makes projected ghost and spirit animations appear to float in mid-air. The effect combines digital decoration content with the semi-transparent material to produce a convincing phantom illusion suitable for haunted house environments. Even in a brief runtime, the clip effectively illustrates the visual impact achievable with this approach.

FrightProps· 10,734 views
Spooky Book Club | September 2020
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Other

Spooky Book Club | September 2020

This video is a monthly spooky book club update recommending two horror and thriller reads for September 2020. The host presents a psychological thriller about a mute murder suspect and a haunted-house gothic novel as the month's picks. It is aimed at readers who enjoy scary or unsettling fiction rather than Halloween crafting or haunt building.

Jade The Libra· 10,697 views
Are you afraid of ghosts? #shorts
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Are you afraid of ghosts? #shorts

A short-form clip captured at Monster Con's Halfway to Halloween event showcasing VFX Creates Attack Line Puppets, including the ghostly Mortimer Ghost character. The video leans into the scare factor of these interactive puppets and poses the playful question of whether viewers are afraid of ghosts. It offers a brief but energetic look at these convention-floor prop puppets in action.

SpookYouLaterz· 10,521 views
DIY Animated Floating Phantom / Flying Crank Ghost HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Floating Phantom / Flying Crank Ghost HALLOWEEN Prop

This tutorial walks builders through assembling a Flying Crank Ghost-style floating phantom using a previously covered motorized overhead animator as the driving mechanism. Simple, affordable materials — fabric, a styrofoam head, faux hands, and fishing line — are connected to the animator's moving stations to create a smoothly levitating spirit. The result is an eerily lifelike animated ghost prop well-suited to home haunts, yard displays, or indoor haunt environments. It is intended as a companion build to the channel's separate Overhead Animator video.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 10,434 views
Party City HALLOWEEN 2020 Walkthrough | New Decor, Masks, Props, and MORE!
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Prop Reviews

Party City HALLOWEEN 2020 Walkthrough | New Decor, Masks, Props, and MORE!

GMHaunts tours a fully stocked Party City Halloween section for 2020, showcasing the season's available decorations and props across multiple categories. The walkthrough covers everything from inflatables and hanging props to masks, skulls, tombstones, and seasonal lighting. It offers a broad overview of what budget-conscious Halloween shoppers could find at Party City that year. The video serves as a quick reference for anyone planning their Halloween décor haul.

GMHaunts· 10,423 views
Do It Yourself Flying Crank Ghost Effect Mechanism
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Do It Yourself Flying Crank Ghost Effect Mechanism

This video from FrightProps covers the do-it-yourself flying crank ghost (FCG) effect mechanism, a classic Halloween animatronic that creates the illusion of a smoothly floating, swooping ghost figure. The FCG is a beloved staple of home haunts and professional displays, driven by a motorized crank system that produces lifelike ghostly movement. FrightProps offers the mechanism for purchase through their store for those who want a ready-made solution to build upon.

FrightProps· 10,354 views
Cracker Barrel Halloween 2015
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Product Reviews

Cracker Barrel Halloween 2015

This short walkthrough tours the Cracker Barrel retail store's Halloween 2015 seasonal merchandise selection. The video highlights the variety and uniqueness of their holiday decor offerings, ranging from Bluetooth-enabled pumpkins to zombie-themed flower pots. It serves as a casual shopping guide for Halloween enthusiasts looking beyond traditional Halloween specialty stores.

Haunt Former· 10,210 views
Flying ghost #halloween #transworld #scary #animatronics #halloween2023 #diy #spirithalloweenprops
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DIY Animatronics

Flying ghost #halloween #transworld #scary #animatronics #halloween2023 #diy #spirithalloweenprops

This short-form video showcases a flying ghost prop, likely demonstrated at or inspired by a Halloween trade event. The clip appears to highlight an animatronic or rigged ghost effect suitable for home haunts or yard displays. Given its hashtag references to Transworld and Spirit Halloween, it likely features or draws inspiration from commercially available prop designs.

Horror 365· 9,964 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Halloween Song
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Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Halloween Song

This FrightProps showcase demonstrates a Ghost Bust projection effect that casts an animated, talking character's face onto a three-dimensional bust form. The result is a striking optical illusion that brings the ghost to life in a highly convincing way. The effect is suitable for haunted house installations or home haunt displays seeking a wow-factor centerpiece.

FrightProps· 9,268 views
Flying Ghost Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Flying Ghost Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Flying Ghost animated Halloween prop, a large white ghost figure that travels back and forth along an included cable to create a dynamic yard display. The prop includes built-in spooky sound effects, adding an audio dimension to the visual scare. At roughly a minute long, this video serves as a quick product demonstration rather than a build tutorial.

FrightProps· 9,151 views
Haunted Cemetery Scene at Distortions Unlimited Transworld Halloween Booth 2026
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Haunted Cemetery Scene at Distortions Unlimited Transworld Halloween Booth 2026

Distortions Unlimited showcases their haunted cemetery-themed booth at the Transworld Halloween 2026 trade show in this short walkthrough clip. The display features a range of professional-grade animatronics and props including Ghost Revenant, Corpse Legend, Mummy Legend, Death Rising, and Haunted Trees. The video gives haunt operators and enthusiasts a quick preview of what the company is bringing to market for the 2026 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,137 views
Lowes Halloween 2025 FIRST DROP OVERVIEW - Haunted Mansion Lineup | Lowes Halloween 2025
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Product Reviews

Lowes Halloween 2025 FIRST DROP OVERVIEW - Haunted Mansion Lineup | Lowes Halloween 2025

GMHaunts covers the first online drop of Lowe's Halloween 2025 merchandise, which centers on a Disney Haunted Mansion-licensed lineup. The video walks viewers through the available items, including animated figures, tombstones, a ghost bust, and a strobe picture frame. This appears to be an affiliate-linked overview intended to help shoppers quickly assess what's available before items sell out.

GMHaunts· 9,091 views
DIY HALLOWEEN - SPOOKY FLOATING GHOST - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL
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DIY Props

DIY HALLOWEEN - SPOOKY FLOATING GHOST - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL

This short clip from Monster Tutorials previews a DIY floating ghost Halloween effect, directing viewers to the creator's YouTube channel for the complete build tutorial. The one-minute runtime suggests this is a teaser or highlight reel rather than a standalone instructional video. Based on available metadata, specific construction methods and materials are not detailed here.

Monster Tutorials· 9,060 views
20 Two-Sentence Horror Stories | Haunt Stories
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Other

20 Two-Sentence Horror Stories | Haunt Stories

A short Halloween-themed narration video in which the host reads 20 two-sentence horror stories aloud, proving that maximum dread can be delivered in minimal words. The format draws on the creepypasta tradition of ultra-compact horror writing, pairing voiced readings with atmospheric background music and stock visuals. At just five minutes, it works equally well as ambient haunt background content or a quick seasonal mood-setter.

Haunt Former· 8,965 views
New UNRELEASED Spirit Halloween Animatronics | MORE Prototypes, Samples, and Gems...
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Prop Reviews

New UNRELEASED Spirit Halloween Animatronics | MORE Prototypes, Samples, and Gems...

GMHaunts dives into a curated collection of Spirit Halloween animatronic prototypes and samples uncovered over roughly nine months of research, including pieces dating as far back as 2011. The video also teases an image of an unreleased 2021 sidestepper animatronic that never made it to retail shelves. It serves as a deep-dive showcase for Spirit Halloween enthusiasts who enjoy tracking the brand's behind-the-scenes development history.

GMHaunts· 8,611 views
Ghost Bust - Talking Statue Illusion!
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Prop Reviews

Ghost Bust - Talking Statue Illusion!

FrightProps showcases a new character variant for their Ghost Bust, a talking statue illusion prop filmed in HD. The clip serves as a promotional look at the prop's creepy aesthetic and animated effect. It gives viewers a quick but atmospheric preview of what the Ghost Bust can bring to a haunt or Halloween display.

FrightProps· 7,857 views
Making a Halloween Ghost Animatronic Behind the Scenes | Distortions Unlimited
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DIY Animatronics

Making a Halloween Ghost Animatronic Behind the Scenes | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited opens the doors to their Colorado studio for a behind-the-scenes look at how their Ghost Revenant Halloween animatronic is designed, sculpted, and built for the 2026 season. The video showcases the studio's hand-crafted approach to professional prop and animatronic fabrication, highlighting a creative process refined over more than four decades. Viewers follow the Ghost Revenant from early design concepts through physical construction, offering a rare glimpse into professional-grade Halloween production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,657 views
SPOOKY BOOK CLUB JUNE 2021!!!
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Other

SPOOKY BOOK CLUB JUNE 2021!!!

This video announces the book options for a spooky-themed monthly book club, inviting viewers to vote on which title the group will read in June 2021. The two candidates are a supernatural suspense novel featuring witches and ghosts set in the American South, and a wilderness horror story set in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The host directs viewers to a community poll to cast their vote before the winning title is revealed.

Jade The Libra· 7,630 views
Party City Halloween 2021 TOUR | Fogging Reaper, Crawling Girl, and MORE
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Prop Reviews

Party City Halloween 2021 TOUR | Fogging Reaper, Crawling Girl, and MORE

A walkthrough tour of a local Party City store showcasing its 2021 Halloween lineup, with a focus on two featured animatronics: a Fogging Grim Reaper and a Crawling Girl. The creator also surveys newly stocked decor walls filled with masks, costumes, and props. The video gives viewers an early look at what Party City has to offer for the 2021 Halloween season.

GMHaunts· 7,533 views