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

373 videos

October 2014 Lookbook
3:15
Other

October 2014 Lookbook

A monthly fashion lookbook from October 2014 showcasing fall outfits with a dark, grunge, and alternative aesthetic. The video presents multiple outfit ideas suited to the autumn season, drawing on gothic, gypsy, and festival-inspired styling. While not explicitly a Halloween tutorial, the dark and moody looks have strong crossover appeal for Halloween costume inspiration.

Jade The Libra· 11,554 views
Giant Halloween Skull Decorations
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Prop Reviews

Giant Halloween Skull Decorations

Distortions Unlimited showcases a lineup of oversized Halloween skull props in this short product highlight reel. Three featured pieces — the Super Skull, Giant Blazing Pumpkin, and Stone Skull — are all hand-crafted in the USA from latex with foam filling. The Super Skull and Giant Blazing Pumpkin include built-in flickering light effects for added atmosphere. These large-scale props are positioned for home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and yard displays alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,315 views
Painting castle rock
15:32
DIY PropsBeginner

Painting castle rock

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a straightforward painting technique for achieving realistic castle rock wall finishes, using a Castle Grayskull diorama as the demonstration subject. The approach is designed to be accessible and repeatable, delivering convincing stone texture without advanced skill. At 16 minutes, the tutorial moves efficiently through the core steps while keeping the process approachable for hobbyists at most experience levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,836 views
Gothic Gravestone Halloween Cemetery Prop
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Prop Reviews

Gothic Gravestone Halloween Cemetery Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Gothic Gravestone, a fully electric moving Halloween prop designed for home haunts and professional haunted attractions. The company, known from the TV series Making Monsters, specializes in animatronics, props, and elaborate Halloween creations. This short showcase highlights the gravestone in motion, giving buyers and haunters a quick look at its animated effect.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,742 views
Lowes Halloween 2024 ANIMATRONICS LEAKED | Deep Sea Diver, Wednesday Adams, & MORE - Lowes Halloween
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Product Reviews

Lowes Halloween 2024 ANIMATRONICS LEAKED | Deep Sea Diver, Wednesday Adams, & MORE - Lowes Halloween

GMHaunts covers leaked stock photos and details for the first half of Lowe's 2024 Halloween animatronic lineup, sourced from the Halloween Decorating Fanatics 2024 Facebook group. Highlights include a Deep Sea Diver animatronic and a Wednesday Addams-inspired figure among several other new additions. The video gives Halloween shoppers and collectors an early look at what to expect from Lowe's this season before official product launches.

GMHaunts· 10,559 views
Spirit Halloween 2024 | “Corpse Bride” Emily & Victor | DOUBLE UNBOXING & REVIEW
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Product Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2024 | “Corpse Bride” Emily & Victor | DOUBLE UNBOXING & REVIEW

This video features a double unboxing and review of two Spirit Halloween 2024 props based on the Tim Burton film Corpse Bride — Emily and Victor. The creator opens both pieces on camera and shares first impressions and an honest assessment of each. The video is part of a broader seasonal prop-review series from a creator who is also in the process of opening their own haunted attraction.

Spooky Guy444· 10,089 views
Hobby Lobby Drops A Dark Gothic Victorian Collection For 2026 | Full Store Walkthrough !
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Halloween Decorating

Hobby Lobby Drops A Dark Gothic Victorian Collection For 2026 | Full Store Walkthrough !

The creator visits a Hobby Lobby store to walk viewers through the newly arrived Dark Gothic Victorian Halloween collection for 2026, which is already hitting shelves ahead of the season. The video gives an early first look at the aesthetic direction of the line, showcasing pieces in a moody, dark Victorian style. It serves as a shopping guide for Halloween enthusiasts eager to get a head start on seasonal decorating.

Derik BlackHearts Spooky Club 🖤· 10,065 views
Michaels Vintage Spirits Halloween 🎃 2026 Full In Store Preview !!
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Product Reviews

Michaels Vintage Spirits Halloween 🎃 2026 Full In Store Preview !!

This video offers an in-store walkthrough of Michaels' Vintage Spirits Halloween collection for 2026, giving viewers an early look at what the retailer has on shelves ahead of the season. The creator guides the audience through the available pieces, letting the products speak for themselves. It serves as a useful scouting resource for shoppers planning their 2026 Halloween décor hauls.

Derik BlackHearts Spooky Club 🖤· 9,814 views
Quick & Easy Custom Halloween Finials
6:54
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Quick & Easy Custom Halloween Finials

VanOaksProps walks through a fast, budget-friendly method for crafting custom decorative finials from 5mm EVA foam using free downloadable templates. The build relies on accessible tools — a heat gun, X-Acto knife, and contact cement — to cut, shape, and bond the foam into polished architectural accents. A multi-step paint finish gives the finished pieces a convincing aged or metallic look. The free template download makes replication straightforward even for first-time foam builders.

VanOaksProps· 9,366 views
Angel of the Black Death Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props
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Prop Reviews

Angel of the Black Death Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Poison Props showcases their 'Angel of the Black Death' animatronic, a professionally manufactured Halloween prop available for purchase through their website. The short video serves as a product reveal or demonstration reel highlighting the piece's design and movement capabilities. As a Poison Props offering, the animatronic is aimed at the professional and serious home haunt market.

POISON PROPS· 9,171 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
faux stone pedastal base
13:54
DIY PropsBeginner

faux stone pedastal base

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a faux stone pedestal base — a versatile graveyard accent piece designed to elevate urns, statues, and other haunt décor. The build centers on foam fabrication and stone-texture finishing techniques. The resulting prop is lightweight, inexpensive, and adaptable to a wide range of Halloween display scenarios.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,858 views
I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 3
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DIY PropsIntermediate

I 3D Printed a LIFE SIZE Haunted Mansion Door for Neil Patrick Harris - PART 3

Part 3 of VanOaksProps' ambitious life-size Haunted Mansion door build explores the use of Polymaker's CosPLA filament, a specially formulated PLA designed to be easier to sand and finish than standard PLA. The creator shares hands-on impressions of the sponsored filament, highlighting its printability, durability, and sanding characteristics — qualities that are critical for achieving smooth, display-ready surfaces on a large-scale prop. This short update focuses specifically on material choice and surface prep rather than the full build process.

VanOaksProps· 8,783 views
Cemetery Votive Candle Props for Halloween
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DIY PropsBeginner$5–$30 depending on high or low budget approach

Cemetery Votive Candle Props for Halloween

VanOaksProps walks through two approaches — high-budget and low-budget — for building realistic cemetery votive candle holders as Halloween haunt props. The builds rely on accessible materials like repurposed water bottles, dollar-store bowls, LED candles, and EVA foam, with a 3D-printed option for those who want a more polished result. Gold spray paint and lighting gels tie the pieces together for an authentic flickering candlelight atmosphere. The short runtime keeps instruction tight and actionable for haunters at any spending level.

VanOaksProps· 8,629 views
DIY HALLOWEEN - EASY DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY HALLOWEEN - EASY DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY CHANNEL

This short teaser clip previews a cement skull DIY project from Monster Tutorials, directing viewers to the full tutorial on their YouTube channel. The video hints at a beginner-friendly approach to creating skull props using cement. It appears to be a promotional clip rather than a complete step-by-step guide.

Monster Tutorials· 8,615 views
I BOUGHT MORE HALLOWEEN STUFF!! NEW HALLOWEEN HAUL!!
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Halloween Decorating

I BOUGHT MORE HALLOWEEN STUFF!! NEW HALLOWEEN HAUL!!

Salem-based creator Sam takes viewers along on a Halloween haul showcasing recent finds from several of her favorite local shops in Salem, Massachusetts. The video offers a look at spooky and witchy items available in one of America's most iconic Halloween destinations. It doubles as an informal guide to independent Salem retailers for fellow Halloween enthusiasts planning a visit.

Halloween Happy· 8,521 views
Oil Lamp Prop from JUNK!
8:14
DIY PropsBeginner$0–$5

Oil Lamp Prop from JUNK!

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to build a convincing Victorian-style oil lamp prop using a recycled cold brew coffee bottle and miscellaneous items found around the house — no hardware store required. The build emphasizes creativity and cost-effectiveness, proving that compelling Halloween props can come from everyday trash. The finished piece doubles as a period-appropriate set dressing for Halloween displays or Star Wars-themed builds.

VanOaksProps· 8,450 views
Quasimodo & Frollo from Universal Monsters: Unmasked #horrornights #hhn #universalstudios
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Quasimodo & Frollo from Universal Monsters: Unmasked #horrornights #hhn #universalstudios

This short-form clip from Haunted Attraction Network showcases Quasimodo and Frollo as featured characters in Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Unmasked experience. The video offers a glimpse at the elaborate character interpretations brought to life within Universal Studios' premier Halloween event. Given the zero-duration runtime and absent description, specific details about makeup, costuming, or performance techniques remain unclear.

Haunted Attraction Network· 8,342 views
Corpse Nightfall Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Corpse Nightfall Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Corpse Nightfall, a hand-crafted, life-sized static Halloween prop designed for realistic and detailed scene-building. Based on a roughly 5'8" human body, the finished piece measures approximately 4.5 feet in length, reflecting a prone or collapsed pose. The prop is built from durable, high-quality materials intended for repeated seasonal use year after year. This short video serves as a product showcase highlighting the craftsmanship and anatomical detail of the piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,255 views
Make your Halloween Tombstones MORE Realistic!
6:02
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Make your Halloween Tombstones MORE Realistic!

VanOaksProps walks through a quick, beginner-friendly method for adding convincing dimensional lichen to Halloween tombstones and cemetery monuments. The technique centers on acrylic modeling paste to build realistic texture, followed by a layered painting approach using earthy ochre and umber tones. The result is an authentically weathered, organic look that elevates foam or store-bought tombstones significantly. At under six minutes, it's one of the fastest high-impact prop upgrades in the channel's library.

VanOaksProps· 8,126 views
Halloween PVC Fences Don’t Have to be BORING!
10:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween PVC Fences Don’t Have to be BORING!

This tutorial from VanOaksProps demonstrates how 3D modeling and printing can transform plain PVC haunt fences and gates into convincing, detailed props. The creator walks through the design process using 3D modeling software to craft custom decorative elements inspired by classic haunted mansion aesthetics. A ready-made 3D model is also available for purchase on Etsy for those who want to skip straight to printing. The approach is presented as accessible enough for haunters who haven't previously considered 3D modeling as part of their prop-building toolkit.

VanOaksProps· 8,115 views
The Torn Prince! #halloween #horror #costume
0:08
Costume Tutorials

The Torn Prince! #halloween #horror #costume

This short-form video from Haunted Attraction Network features a Halloween costume or character concept themed around a "Torn Prince" — suggesting a horror spin on royal or aristocratic imagery. With no source description or duration data available, specific build or makeup details cannot be confirmed. The content appears to be a showcase or reveal rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

Haunted Attraction Network· 7,774 views
Haunted Raven Clock Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Haunted Raven Clock Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Animated Haunted Raven Clock, a ready-to-use Halloween prop styled as an antique timepiece with a skull topper. The clock activates via motion or sound, causing the hands to spin and the face to glow orange while a hidden door opens to reveal a pop-out raven accompanied by creepy audio. It's a self-contained scare piece designed to startle unsuspecting guests with no setup beyond placement.

FrightProps· 7,691 views
Make fake books
6:02
DIY PropsBeginner

Make fake books

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a quick method for constructing convincing fake books suitable for haunted house or home haunt set dressing. The short runtime suggests a straightforward, accessible build focused on creating atmospheric library-style props. Fake books are a cost-effective way to fill shelves and reinforce gothic or mansion-themed environments without sourcing large quantities of real books.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,591 views
Gothic Halloween Videos · Halloween Universe