Halloween Universe

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Gothic Horror

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

122 videos

We made a Barbie NIGHTMARE DOLLHOUSE for Halloween!
21:30
DIY PropsAdvanced

We made a Barbie NIGHTMARE DOLLHOUSE for Halloween!

Wicked Makers transforms a Barbie Dreamhouse into a horror-themed nightmare dollhouse packed with references to Scream, The Ring, Stranger Things, and Arachnophobia. Each room receives a scene-specific makeover using custom 3D-printed parts, Apoxie Sculpt miniatures, hand-painted details, and atmospheric lighting driven by an Arduino Uno R4. A micro fogger and flickering LEDs push the creepy atmosphere further, while two-way acrylic creates an eerie digital screen effect. The result is a show-stopping Halloween display piece that blends pop culture horror with serious maker craft.

Wicked Makers· 4,831,953 views
Hungry Vampire! #shorts #vampire
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Hungry Vampire! #shorts #vampire

This short clip captures a roaming vampire scare actor at Howl-O-Scream SeaWorld San Antonio, stationed in the Vampire Point area of Hallowed Streets. The performer engages guests in character as a hungry vampire, showcasing the immersive street-scaring experience the event offers. It provides a quick, entertaining glimpse into the themed zone's atmosphere and live character interactions.

SpookYouLaterz· 4,529,303 views
The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform Spirit Halloween's Darling Dolly animatronic into the Other Mother (the Beldam) from the film Coraline. The makeover involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt, rebuilding the arms in foam clay, crafting a new costume from fabric and EVA foam, and finishing with button eyes, oversized needle fingers, a new wig, and strategic paintwork. This short-form video showcases the completed result of a more detailed full-length build. The finished prop captures the skeletal, spider-like silhouette of the Coraline villain convincingly.

Wicked Makers· 2,236,800 views
We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$50–$150 (plus cost of base animatronic)

We made a real OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a Spirit Halloween 'Darling Dolly' animatronic into a screen-accurate Other Mother (The Beldam) from Coraline. The build involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt for cracked, angular features, replacing fingers with oversized sewing needle props, and crafting a full costume from fabric and EVA foam. Foam clay, paint, button eyes, and a new wig tie the character together into a striking animatronic centerpiece.

Wicked Makers· 1,823,289 views
Just one bite 🦇🩸 #vampire
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Scare Acting

Just one bite 🦇🩸 #vampire

A short-form Halloween clip from the Haunted Attraction Network featuring a vampire character, likely showcasing a scare moment, costume, or makeup look. The title and bat and blood emojis suggest a playful but spooky vampire bite theme. Given the brevity and social-media style of the post, this appears to be a quick highlight or teaser rather than a full tutorial.

Haunted Attraction Network· 1,173,841 views
Bloody Mary Makeup Tutorial | Halloween 2016
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Bloody Mary Makeup Tutorial | Halloween 2016

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) presents her original interpretation of the Bloody Mary legend as a full Halloween makeup look. The tutorial blends glamorous beauty elements with gore-driven special effects, combining professional-grade body paints, illustrators, and theatrical cosmetics. The result is a striking, highly stylized take that sits at the intersection of glam and horror. At just five minutes, it moves at a brisk pace suited to viewers already comfortable with SFX-adjacent techniques.

Madeyewlook· 1,070,803 views
Alice Madness Returns: Insane/Asylum Child Makeup Tutorial
6:17
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Alice Madness Returns: Insane/Asylum Child Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates the haunting 'Insane Child' look inspired by the dark video game Alice: Madness Returns, blending twisted Alice in Wonderland aesthetics with asylum horror. The look features dramatic zipper-eye illusion work and distorted stretched makeup effects using a mix of professional face paints and cosmetic eyeshadow palettes. The creator walks viewers through achieving a pale, otherworldly base with bold dark accents to capture the game's eerie hysteria-mode aesthetic.

Madeyewlook· 1,044,477 views
We made a WEDNESDAY ADDAMS Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a WEDNESDAY ADDAMS Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought child-sized animatronic doll into a custom Wednesday Addams character through a full prop makeover. The build includes a detailed face repaint with hand-painted eyes crafted from ping pong balls, a new wig, a period-appropriate costume, and replacement footwear. The project ties into the Netflix Wednesday series release and showcases how an off-the-shelf Halloween animatronic can be completely reimagined with accessible materials. The result is a striking, life-sized OOAK display piece with personality and character.

Wicked Makers· 662,014 views
The Haunting of Hill House Season 2 (Bly Manor) Official Teaser Trailer Promo Netflix 2020
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Other

The Haunting of Hill House Season 2 (Bly Manor) Official Teaser Trailer Promo Netflix 2020

HauntScene shares the official teaser promo for Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor, the follow-up to The Haunting of Hill House. The teaser draws on Henry James's classic novella The Turn of the Screw, evoking a mood of isolation and dread through sparse, atmospheric text. The channel also notes an alternate audio interpretation of the teaser's narration, adding a layer of fan engagement to the post.

HauntScene· 424,984 views
Frankenstein's Creature Makeup Tutorial | Penny Dreadful
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Frankenstein's Creature Makeup Tutorial | Penny Dreadful

This sponsored tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates the iconic creature look from Showtime's Penny Dreadful using makeup and body paint. The artist walks viewers through transforming into the stitched-together, tormented monster from the series. At just six minutes, the video delivers a focused, character-accurate transformation suitable for Halloween cosplay or themed costume events.

Madeyewlook· 404,480 views
The Secret to PERFECT Halloween Spiderwebs...
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

The Secret to PERFECT Halloween Spiderwebs...

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie reveal beef netting — a food-industry material — as the go-to secret for creating large, realistic-looking Halloween spiderwebs that far outperform store-bought cotton webbing. The technique is beginner-friendly, requiring only basic tools like scissors, hooks, and landscape staples. Because the material is durable, the finished webs can be stored and reused across multiple Halloween seasons. Creators note that beef netting tends to sell out well before October, so early ordering is advised.

Wicked Makers· 371,083 views
Pretty Vampire Makeup Tutorial 2012
3:10
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Pretty Vampire Makeup Tutorial 2012

This throwback 2012 tutorial from Madeyewlook demonstrates how to achieve a glamorous yet dark vampire look using a combination of editorial eye makeup and special-effects products. The look balances dramatic shadow work and glitter with realistic blood detailing courtesy of Mehron's coagulated blood and 3D gels. At just three minutes, it serves as a quick, product-focused walkthrough rather than a deeply instructional step-by-step guide.

Madeyewlook· 217,992 views
Roper Makeup Tutorial | Penny Dreadful Makeup Tutorial
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Makeup Tutorials

Roper Makeup Tutorial | Penny Dreadful Makeup Tutorial

This sponsored tutorial by Madeyewlook recreates the Roper character from Showtime's Penny Dreadful as the final installment in a series of Penny Dreadful-inspired makeup looks. The video showcases a creature and body-painting transformation with a strong emphasis on character accuracy. Created in partnership with Showtime Networks, it reflects a professional cosplay-quality approach to creature makeup.

Madeyewlook· 181,052 views
The BABADOOK Halloween Makeup Tutorial
6:25
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

The BABADOOK Halloween Makeup Tutorial

Creator Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) delivers a step-by-step Halloween makeup tutorial recreating the iconic Babadook character from the 2014 horror film. The look relies on a tight monochromatic palette of black, white, and grey to achieve the character's gaunt, otherworldly appearance. A wig is incorporated to complete the transformation alongside the face paint work.

Madeyewlook· 166,485 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
Easy brain in a jar
13:55
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Easy brain in a jar

StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly method for creating a realistic-looking brain in a jar using common hardware store materials. The build relies on tinfoil as an armature base, silicone caulk for texture and form, and paint for a convincing finish. The result is a versatile prop suited to mad scientist labs, haunted attraction scenes, or Frankenstein-themed displays. The straightforward process makes it accessible to beginners with minimal tool investment.

StiltbeastStudios· 81,507 views
Evil Nun Makeup Tutorial
8:21
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Evil Nun Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial walks through a full creepy evil nun makeup look inspired by American Horror Story, using a mix of drugstore and higher-end products. The creator demonstrates foundation mixing for a pale, eerie base, builds dark dramatic eye shadow, sculpts sharp brows, and finishes with a deep liquid lip and black blood accents. Drugstore alternatives are called out for key products, making the look accessible at multiple price points. The matching nun costume completes the Halloween character transformation.

Jade The Libra· 74,818 views
Headless Helga Costume by Distortions
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Costume Tutorials

Headless Helga Costume by Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their handcrafted Headless Helga costume, a wearable beheaded-character illusion suited for haunted houses, themed events, and Halloween. The short feature highlights the costume's professional construction and striking visual effect. It appears designed for performers who want a show-stopping, ready-made headless illusion without building from scratch.

DistortionsUnlimited· 49,420 views
DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
25:49
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized skeleton raven animatronic suitable for a witch's den, haunted house, or front-yard cemetery scene. The build incorporates a FrightProps motor kit to bring the raven to life with realistic movement. At just over 25 minutes, the video covers both the required materials and the full construction process in an accessible, beginner-friendly format. It is part of a broader series of Halloween DIY prop and special-effects tutorials from the same creator.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 45,960 views
WBM1051 Wheelchair Bound Male 2 PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

WBM1051 Wheelchair Bound Male 2 PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the WBM1051, a professionally built pneumatic animatronic featuring a male figure chained to a wheelchair. The prop delivers a startle scare through torso lurching and multi-directional head movement triggered by a motion sensor. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the wheelchair, character, pneumatics, and a pre-programmed controller. An optional audio bundle adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect.

POISON PROPS· 39,179 views
Creepy Halloween Cemetery Scene with Zombie Animatronics & Moving Tombstone Props
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Yard Haunts

Creepy Halloween Cemetery Scene with Zombie Animatronics & Moving Tombstone Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases a fully dressed Halloween cemetery scene populated with multiple Frightronics electric animatronic props, including zombie figures, a Moving Monument, Tipping Tombstone, Gargoyle, and Cracking Crypt, among others. The short showcase demonstrates how these pieces work together to create an immersive graveyard atmosphere. All featured props are part of the brand's 2020 product lineup and are marketed toward home haunters, yard haunts, and professional attractions alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 35,061 views
DIY Castle Wall StoneWork Out Of Foam Board Insulation
20:36
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
Gargoyle Shock SCARES | Halloween Costume
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Prop Reviews

Gargoyle Shock SCARES | Halloween Costume

This short showcase video highlights Gargoyle Shock, a wearable Shocktronic animated costume prop from Distortions Unlimited. The clip captures live scare reactions, demonstrating the gargoyle character in action within a dark attraction or haunt environment. Distortions Unlimited positions itself as a leading manufacturer in the professional dark attraction industry, and this gothic creature offering reflects that pedigree.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,323 views
Giant Hanging Vampire Prop by Distortions Unlimited | Bat Like Vampires
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Prop Reviews

Giant Hanging Vampire Prop by Distortions Unlimited | Bat Like Vampires

Distortions Unlimited showcases their giant hanging vampire prop, a detailed latex and foam piece measuring approximately five and a half feet in length. The creature takes on a classic bat-like vampire aesthetic and is built for durability. It is presented as a versatile display piece suitable for haunted attractions, Halloween events, or horror collectors.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,407 views