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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

Jack Skellington #shorts
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Prop Reviews

Jack Skellington #shorts

A quick look at a Hallmark store find: a licensed Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington wreath featuring light, sound, and motion. The short-form video captures an in-store reaction to the animated decoration. At 24 inches, the piece bridges Halloween and Christmas theming in classic Tim Burton style.

SpookYouLaterz· 3,415 views
Mourning Gory | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2016
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Prop Reviews

Mourning Gory | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2016

This short sneak peek video from Haunt Former showcases a Spirit Halloween prop from their 2016 lineup — an eerie, aged female figure with a funeral or mourning theme. The clip is part of an ongoing series highlighting new Spirit Halloween offerings ahead of the Halloween season. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick first look rather than an in-depth review.

Haunt Former· 3,395 views
Witch Shutters
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DIY Props

Witch Shutters

Poison Props presents a Halloween window shutter prop with a witch theme, designed to add eerie character to a home or haunt facade. The shutters appear to incorporate witch-inspired design elements to transform ordinary windows into spooky focal points. This type of prop is ideal for elevating exterior haunt aesthetics with minimal structural changes.

POISON PROPS· 3,366 views
The Well
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DIY Props

The Well

Poison Props presents a haunted well build designed as a standout centerpiece prop for Halloween displays or haunted attractions. The piece evokes classic gothic folklore aesthetics, suggesting a cursed or supernatural water source. Based on the limited metadata available, this appears to be a showcase or product feature rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

POISON PROPS· 3,232 views
Flying Vulture | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018
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Prop Reviews

Flying Vulture | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018

Haunt Former previews the Flying Vulture animatronic from Spirit Halloween as part of their 2018 Sneak Peeks series. The short video gives viewers an early look at this bird-themed Halloween prop before it hits store shelves. It serves as a quick showcase rather than a detailed teardown or tutorial, letting haunters assess whether the piece fits their seasonal display.

Haunt Former· 3,175 views
BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog
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DIY Props

BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog

Haunt Former documents the construction of a crematorium facade for their 2022 home haunt, Cotton County Crematorium. The build is presented as an affordable and visually convincing centerpiece prop that ties the entire themed display together. With the official haunt only weeks away at the time of filming, the vlog captures the excitement and urgency of the final build stages.

Haunt Former· 3,165 views
Library 📚 #halloween #spooky #library
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Halloween Decorating

Library 📚 #halloween #spooky #library

This short-form video from Horror 365 showcases a spooky library-themed Halloween setup. The clip leans into atmospheric, gothic aesthetics evoking a haunted study or cursed archive. Beyond that, very little detail is available given the lack of description and near-zero runtime.

Horror 365· 3,160 views
Halloween SPOOKY Village Display 2020
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Halloween Decorating

Halloween SPOOKY Village Display 2020

A showcase of the creator's 2020 Halloween village display, featuring collectible pieces from Lemax Spooky Town, Department 56, and Dollar Tree's Tombstone Corners line. The display is styled as an immersive spooky townscape with atmosphere-rich arrangements. It offers inspiration for collectors and decorators looking to build or expand their own Halloween village setups.

Haunt Former· 3,146 views
2022 Haunted House LAYOUT & STORY | Haunt Vlog
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Home Haunts

2022 Haunted House LAYOUT & STORY | Haunt Vlog

Haunt Former (Mak) kicks off the 2022 build season with the first vlog entry for the Cotton County Crematorium home haunt. The video walks viewers through the overarching theme and backstory driving the haunt's concept, then transitions into a detailed walkthrough of the floor plan and room layout blueprints. It serves as a foundational planning episode that sets the creative and structural direction for the entire build. Fans of narrative-driven home haunts will find this a compelling look at how story and layout work together from day one.

Haunt Former· 3,132 views
DP608s Drop Portrait Extender PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

DP608s Drop Portrait Extender PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props DP608s Drop Portrait Extender is a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic prop in which a framed portrait drops to reveal a horrifying ghoul that thrusts its torso forward, turns its head, and reaches out with both hands. The unit ships plug-and-play, bundling the character, wall-mounted drop frame, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Power and a compressed air supply are the only on-site requirements.

POISON PROPS· 3,067 views
SALEM ADVENTURES!!! DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS
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Theme Park Halloween Events

SALEM ADVENTURES!!! DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS

The creator visits Daughters of Darkness, a Halloween-themed vendor event held in Salem, Massachusetts, and shares highlights from the experience. The video showcases a variety of small businesses and independent artists offering Halloween and witchy goods. The creator also shares some of the items they picked up at the event, giving viewers a taste of the eclectic offerings on hand.

Halloween Happy· 3,056 views
Celtic Cross tombstone
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DIY PropsBeginner

Celtic Cross tombstone

This short Hauntcast video walks through the creation of a Celtic cross tombstone Halloween prop using Foamular foam. The build is a classic graveyard addition, showcasing how foam can be shaped into a convincing cemetery centerpiece. At just two minutes, it delivers a focused look at the finished prop and core construction approach.

Hauntcast· 2,990 views
Lowes Halloween 2024 | Rave N Dance Wednesday Adams | UNBOXING & REVIEW
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Product Reviews

Lowes Halloween 2024 | Rave N Dance Wednesday Adams | UNBOXING & REVIEW

Spooky Guy444 unboxes and reviews the Lowe's 2024 exclusive Rave N Dance Wednesday Addams animated Halloween prop. The video walks viewers through the figure's features, movements, and overall build quality straight out of the box. It offers a hands-on first look for shoppers deciding whether the prop is worth adding to their Halloween display.

Spooky Guy444· 2,871 views
RETRO Unboxing: Tekky’s HAUNTED ASH URN Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

RETRO Unboxing: Tekky’s HAUNTED ASH URN Halloween Prop

A throwback unboxing and demo of Tekky's Haunted Ash Urn, an animated Halloween prop distributed through major holiday retailers. The host opens the original packaging and showcases the prop's features and effects. The video serves as a retrospective look at a past-season Tekky release for collectors and haunt enthusiasts alike.

Haunt Former· 2,822 views
Walmart Halloween 2014 Talking Vampire Busts
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Product Reviews

Walmart Halloween 2014 Talking Vampire Busts

A quick look at a pair of talking vampire busts available at Walmart for the 2014 Halloween season. Each bust is sold individually and features pre-recorded spooky phrases designed to add atmosphere to any Halloween display. The short runtime suggests this is a rapid showcase rather than an in-depth review.

Haunt Former· 2,774 views
Spirit Halloween 2024 All Animatronics in Store!
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2024 All Animatronics in Store!

This video tours multiple Spirit Halloween store locations in San Antonio, TX, showcasing the full lineup of animatronic props available for the 2024 season. The creator films live in-store demonstrations of each animatronic, giving viewers a real-world look at movement, sound, and overall presentation. It serves as a practical preview for shoppers weighing which pieces to add to their home haunt or display. Notable themes spotted include Carnevil, Corpse Bride, and the Bobby Strings character.

SpookYouLaterz· 2,743 views
Lowes Halloween Haunted Mansion! #halloween2022 #hauntedmansion #loweshalloween2022
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Product Reviews

Lowes Halloween Haunted Mansion! #halloween2022 #hauntedmansion #loweshalloween2022

A quick in-store look at Lowe's Haunted Living Halloween lineup for 2022, focusing on Haunted Mansion-themed merchandise and animatronics. The video highlights pieces that will appeal to fans of Disney's Haunted Mansion aesthetic. Presented as a short-form buying-guide style clip, the creator invites viewers to weigh in on whether the items are worth purchasing.

SpookYouLaterz· 2,733 views
Graveyard Wanderer - Creepy Graveyard Prop
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Prop Reviews

Graveyard Wanderer - Creepy Graveyard Prop

FrightProps showcases the Graveyard Wanderer, an animated grave digger figure that brings a cemetery scene to life. The prop features a multi-axis movement sequence — the arm raises and bends at the elbow to lift a lantern, while the torso slowly rotates side to side and leans forward. This short demo reel highlights the fluid, eerie motion designed to sell the illusion of a figure searching through the dark.

FrightProps· 2,697 views
4 Sponge vs Roller Painting Hack for Stone Walls! You Won't Believe!
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Set DesignBeginner

4 Sponge vs Roller Painting Hack for Stone Walls! You Won't Believe!

This short clip from Stiltbeast Studios compares sponge painting versus roller painting as methods for achieving a realistic stone wall texture in haunted attraction or home haunt set builds. The video is positioned as a quick hack or tip, suggesting one method produces noticeably better results than the other. At just one minute, it delivers a fast, visual side-by-side demonstration aimed at haunt builders looking to level up their scenic work.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,680 views
7 DIY Wall Painting Add Texture & Depth Like a Pro! #diy #setdesign #hauntedattractions #castle
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Set DesignIntermediate

7 DIY Wall Painting Add Texture & Depth Like a Pro! #diy #setdesign #hauntedattractions #castle

StiltbeastStudios walks through seven techniques for painting and texturing DIY walls to achieve a professional stone or castle look in a haunted attraction setting. The tutorial focuses on adding convincing depth and dimension using insulation board carving combined with layered paint application. These methods are aimed at elevating the visual quality of haunted house environments without requiring a massive budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,503 views
WIDOWS debuted tonight at Knott's Scary Farm #knottsscaryfarm #halloween #hauntedhouse
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Theme Park Halloween Events

WIDOWS debuted tonight at Knott's Scary Farm #knottsscaryfarm #halloween #hauntedhouse

This short clip captures the opening-night debut of WIDOWS, a new haunted attraction at Knott's Scary Farm. The Haunted Attraction Network shares an early look at the maze on its first night, giving viewers a brief taste of the experience. With no source description available, details about the attraction's theme and content are inferred from the title alone.

Haunted Attraction Network· 2,448 views
TS735 Tombstone Splitter PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

TS735 Tombstone Splitter PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props TS735 Tombstone Splitter is a fully integrated pneumatic animatronic that conceals a witch figure behind a tombstone until triggered — at which point the tombstone splits open and the character rockets upward to seven feet tall with an animated moving head. The complete package ships plug-and-play, bundling the tombstone facade, pneumatic rig, programmed controller, motion sensor, and a digital audio system with scream effects. It is sized for professional haunted attractions and dark rides but can work in any graveyard-themed environment. Character figures are interchangeable, allowing the mechanism to be adapted to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 2,336 views
These skeleton statues are so wicked #halloween #skeleton #decor
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Halloween Decorating

These skeleton statues are so wicked #halloween #skeleton #decor

A short-form showcase highlighting a set of skeleton statues with a strong visual appeal for Halloween displays. The creator presents the pieces as standout decor options suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. The clip is styled as a quick reaction or reveal rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

SpookYouLaterz· 2,332 views
3 Castle Build Fixing Imperfections & Avoiding Bird Beaks! #setdesign #hauntedattractions
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Set DesignIntermediate

3 Castle Build Fixing Imperfections & Avoiding Bird Beaks! #setdesign #hauntedattractions

This short-form clip from Stiltbeast Studios focuses on refining a castle set build for a haunted attraction, specifically addressing common construction pitfalls like surface imperfections and the undesirable 'bird beak' edge effect. Allen Hopps shares quick, practical guidance aimed at elevating the realism and quality of large-scale set pieces. Despite its brief runtime, the video delivers targeted tips relevant to professional haunt construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,295 views
Gothic Halloween Videos · Halloween Universe