Halloween Universe

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Gothic

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

373 videos

Cheshire Cat Makeup Tutorial
8:14
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Cheshire Cat Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook delivers a detailed face and body painting tutorial recreating the dark, stylized Cheshire Cat from the video game Alice: Madness Returns. The look blends professional-grade pigments and body paints to achieve an eerie, cartoon-gothic cat aesthetic. A specific product list is provided, making it straightforward to replicate the exact colors and finishes seen in the tutorial.

Madeyewlook· 1,889,454 views
Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Makeup Tutorial
6:26
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Nightmare Before Christmas Jack and Sally Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a step-by-step Halloween makeup tutorial recreating both Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. The look combines professional-grade body paints with standard cosmetics to achieve the iconic characters' distinct color palettes and features. At just six minutes, the tutorial moves at a brisk pace suited to viewers already comfortable with face and body painting fundamentals.

Madeyewlook· 1,501,993 views
Cracked Porcelain Doll Makeup Tutorial
2:26
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Cracked Porcelain Doll Makeup Tutorial

This quick tutorial from Madeyewlook demonstrates how to recreate a cracked porcelain doll look using a combination of professional-grade body paint, drugstore eyeshadows, and a high-coverage foundation. The look achieves an eerie, broken-doll aesthetic with painted crack lines and a pale, doll-like complexion. Despite the short runtime, the product lineup is clearly called out, making it easy to source the supplies. The overall style blends classic Halloween spookiness with a wearable costume concept.

Madeyewlook· 1,433,062 views
AHS Tate Makeup/Zombie Boy Makeup Tutorial
6:08
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

AHS Tate Makeup/Zombie Boy Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial recreates the iconic half-skull makeup worn by Tate Langdon in American Horror Story, with the look also doubling as a Zombie Boy-inspired design. Creator Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) demonstrates how to achieve the dramatic black-and-white skull illusion using a small set of professional-grade face paints and eyeshadow. The compact six-minute runtime keeps the walkthrough focused and accessible for intermediate makeup artists. Both the character cosplay and the editorial body-art angles are covered in a single technique.

Madeyewlook· 1,425,090 views
Alice: Madness Returns White Rabbit Makeup Tutorial
7:53
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Alice: Madness Returns White Rabbit Makeup Tutorial

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) delivers a character makeup tutorial inspired by the White Rabbit from the dark video game Alice: Madness Returns. The look blends theatrical face painting with bold color work using a mix of Mehron, BH Cosmetics, and MAC products. Running about eight minutes, the tutorial captures the twisted, gothic tone of the source game while remaining approachable for intermediate makeup enthusiasts. It pairs well with a White Rabbit costume for Halloween or cosplay events.

Madeyewlook· 1,144,117 views
Edward Scissorhands Makeup Tutorial
5:45
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Edward Scissorhands Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a full character transformation into Edward Scissorhands, covering both the iconic pale scarred face and the ornate black collar. The tutorial combines prosthetic adhesion techniques with strategic foundation mixing and eyeshadow contouring to capture the film character's signature look. Metallic silver powder is used to bring the decorative collar detailing to life with a painted, costume-accurate finish.

Madeyewlook· 943,849 views
Make Halloween Store Skulls Look Way Better!
0:24
DIY PropsBeginner

Make Halloween Store Skulls Look Way Better!

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to transform ordinary store-bought Halloween skulls into convincing, high-quality props. The project focuses on elevating cheap, mass-produced decorations through hands-on techniques that dramatically improve their appearance. This is a budget-friendly upgrade rather than a full build from scratch.

Wicked Makers· 854,645 views
This Spirit Halloween Animatronic Makeover is CRAZY!
16:06
DIY PropsIntermediate

This Spirit Halloween Animatronic Makeover is CRAZY!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform Spirit Halloween's 2022 Lord Raven animatronic into an elaborate dark sorcerer character with a fully custom costume and large lightweight foam feather wings. The build draws inspiration from Stiltbeast Studios' DIY feather wing technique and layers handmade accessories, creepy cloth, and painted details over the stock prop. The video covers both a brief unboxing review of Lord Raven's out-of-the-box features — flapping arms, moving head, glowing red eyes, and spoken dialogue — and the complete step-by-step makeover process. The finished prop is presented as a standout piece suitable for home haunts, yard displays, or haunted house environments.

Wicked Makers· 829,220 views
How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props
14:54
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through their first attempt at building realistic Halloween tombstones from insulation foam, covering every stage from cutting and shaping to texturing and painting. They use accessible tools and inexpensive materials to achieve a convincing stone look. The finished props are designed for a DIY graveyard yard display and serve as inspiration for haunters of all skill levels.

Wicked Makers· 798,164 views
Harley Skellington Makeup Tutorial | Halloween 2016
3:55
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Harley Skellington Makeup Tutorial | Halloween 2016

This tutorial by Madeyewlook blends two iconic characters — Harley Quinn and Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas — into a single striking Halloween makeup look. The artist uses a combination of pro face paints, eyeshadows, and cosmetics to achieve a black, white, and orange skull-inspired design with Harley Quinn's signature aesthetic. At just four minutes, the video delivers a fast-paced walkthrough of the full look from base to finish. All products used are listed with brand names to help viewers source them independently.

Madeyewlook· 703,402 views
Easy & Realistic Faux Stone Walls with Foam!
7:30
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Easy & Realistic Faux Stone Walls with Foam!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly method for creating convincing faux stone panels from foam using minimal tools. The process covers shaping and texturing foam with a box cutter, wire brush, and propane torch, then sealing and painting with Drylok and layered acrylic washes. The finished panels are well-suited for haunted house facades, fireplace surrounds, or any set piece requiring a stone aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 504,162 views
CORPSE BRIDE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIAL | Emily
5:34
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

CORPSE BRIDE HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIAL | Emily

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming delivers a full-face transformation into Emily, the titular Corpse Bride from Tim Burton's stop-motion film, using blue-toned body paint, layered eyeshadows, and character-accurate false lashes. The look blends theatrical body painting with wearable Halloween glam, making it achievable for intermediate makeup enthusiasts. A blue wig completes the costume-ready character recreation. The tutorial runs just six minutes, making it a quick but detailed reference for the complete look.

Madeyewlook· 479,167 views
How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃
0:59
DIY Props

How to make DIY Halloween Tombstones! 💀🎃

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie walk through the process of building DIY Halloween tombstones for graveyard-style yard displays. The video is a short-form overview covering the essentials of crafting spooky cemetery props at home. It appears aimed at Halloween decorators looking to elevate their seasonal yard setup with homemade tombstones.

Wicked Makers· 456,703 views
graveyard statue 2020
26:37
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

graveyard statue 2020

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a graveyard statue prop suitable for home Halloween displays or haunted attractions, using widely available and affordable materials from hardware stores. The build centers on polyethylene foam underlayment, canvas drop cloth, and heavy-duty construction adhesive as its core components. At roughly 27 minutes, the tutorial offers enough detail to guide a beginner through the full construction process. The creator emphasizes that the materials are easy to source, keeping the project accessible for most DIY haunters.

StiltbeastStudios· 406,755 views
We made a Halloween Spellbook with a MOVING EYE!
11:43
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

We made a Halloween Spellbook with a MOVING EYE!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a Hocus Pocus–inspired spellbook prop featuring a living, moving eye — achieved by placing a smartphone behind a glass cabochon lens set into the book cover. The book's aged leather look is created using a simple tissue paper and Mod Podge decoupage technique, while optional air dry clay sculpts a realistic eyelid surround. The finished piece works as a standalone Halloween display or as a showstopping prop for a witch costume.

Wicked Makers· 363,039 views
Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Makeup? I say Yes.
7:50
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Makeup? I say Yes.

Madeyewlook delivers a full character makeup transformation inspired by Zero, the ghost dog from Nightmare Before Christmas, using theatrical face paints and eyeshadows. The tutorial blends spooky and cute aesthetics, making it accessible for Halloween costume enthusiasts who want a recognizable pop-culture look. A styled white wig completes the transformation alongside the painted details.

Madeyewlook· 346,612 views
Jack Skellington Halloween Tutorial | Nightmare Before Christmas
7:40
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Jack Skellington Halloween Tutorial | Nightmare Before Christmas

This tutorial walks viewers through a full face transformation into Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, styled for a feminine or female-presenting look. The creator uses a combination of professional-grade face and body paints alongside grey eyeshadows to sculpt the character's iconic black-and-white skeletal features. The result is a striking, wearable Halloween costume makeup suitable for parties or trick-or-treating. No prosthetics are required — the illusion is achieved entirely through paint and blending skill.

Madeyewlook· 337,639 views
DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)
6:37
Lighting TutorialsBeginner~$7 per unit

DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through building budget-friendly solar-powered Halloween lanterns using mason jars wrapped in dyed creepy cloth styled to resemble Spanish moss. The finished lights carry a swamp or New Orleans vibe that complements graveyard yard haunts perfectly. With a reported materials cost of around $7 each, these lanterns are designed to be durable, weather-friendly, and reusable season after season.

Wicked Makers· 285,335 views
DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard
27:40
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks builders through creating animated, motor-driven foam tombstones for a Halloween graveyard display. The project combines hot wire foam carving with electric motors and hinges to bring the gravestones to life with physical movement. The build is approachable for intermediate DIYers and is designed to make a strong visual impact in a yard haunt or cemetery scene. A Nightmare Before Christmas aesthetic influence is noted among the inspirations.

Monster Tutorials· 247,141 views
The REAL Nightmare Before Christmas (CC)
10:16
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

The REAL Nightmare Before Christmas (CC)

Madeyewlook delivers a full character makeup transformation inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, blending special effects techniques with glamour beauty elements. The look incorporates theatrical face paints, layered eyeshadows, and bold liner work to evoke the film's iconic gothic aesthetic. A wig completes the costume-ready transformation in roughly ten minutes of content.

Madeyewlook· 243,667 views
Scary Metallica Makeup Tutorial
5:27
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Scary Metallica Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial from the Madeyewlook channel delivers a dramatic black-and-white SFX makeup look inspired by the Metallica Death Magnetic album aesthetic. The creator uses professional-grade body paint and eyeshadow to build a gaunt, ghoulish appearance suitable for Halloween events, haunted house performances, or concerts. The monochromatic palette creates striking contrast that reads well under stage or haunt lighting. At just five minutes, the video is a focused, results-driven walkthrough rather than a step-by-step beginner guide.

Madeyewlook· 240,477 views
DIY Halloween Props - SUPER EASY Cemetery Fence!
5:04
DIY PropsBeginner~$3 per fence section

DIY Halloween Props - SUPER EASY Cemetery Fence!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building a simple, budget-friendly Halloween cemetery fence from basic pine lumber and common household tools. Each modular fence section costs roughly $3, making it easy to expand the display year after year. Finishing touches like wood stain, twine, and stretched cobwebbing give the fence an aged, spooky graveyard look.

Wicked Makers· 233,997 views
Experimenting with New Things. It was Gross.
11:58
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Experimenting with New Things. It was Gross.

Creator Lex from Madeyewlook takes on a subscriber-driven challenge, experimenting with unfamiliar materials and techniques to produce a dark, editorial SFX look. The build incorporates foam clay sculpted using a mold to create horn prosthetics, layered body paint in multiple shades, and mixed gold powder for metallic accents. The 'gross' factor likely comes from hands-on experimentation with new textures and materials outside her usual workflow. The final result blends fantasy creature aesthetics with horror gore elements.

Madeyewlook· 233,018 views
Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props
5:47
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay transform inexpensive plastic skulls into atmospheric dripping-candle props using just a few common materials. The build centers on melting candles over the skull to create a realistic wax-drip effect, finished with a dark wood stain for added depth. The project is explicitly beginner-friendly — a heat gun speeds things up, but an open flame can substitute. The result is a convincing, low-cost Halloween decoration that belies its simple construction.

Wicked Makers· 226,951 views