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

graveyard statue
18:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

graveyard statue

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a graveyard statue prop suited for both professional haunted attractions and home haunts. The build focuses on achieving a striking silhouette reminiscent of classic cemetery statuary. The standout technique here is the use of spray-on bedliner as a surface finish — the creator's own twist on a well-known prop style — applied across multiple cans to achieve a convincing stone-like texture.

StiltbeastStudios· 217,108 views
Make Your Own Realistic Halloween Tombstones
9:38
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$60

Make Your Own Realistic Halloween Tombstones

VanOaksProps walks through the full process of building realistic foam tombstones from scratch using materials available at hardware and craft stores. The build covers shaping and carving expanded insulation foam with a Dremel and rasp, adding surface texture with a blow torch, and finishing with a multi-layer paint technique anchored by masonry sealant. The result is a graveyard-worthy prop that far surpasses typical store-bought options. A companion video on finger detail work is also referenced for those wanting to push the realism further.

VanOaksProps· 213,028 views
Decorate for Halloween with Me Pt. 1
21:58
Halloween Decorating

Decorate for Halloween with Me Pt. 1

Jade takes viewers through a Halloween decorating session covering the living room, kitchen, and powder room of her home. The video is part one of a multi-part series focused on transforming everyday living spaces into a spooky seasonal setup. Her styling leans gothic and witchy, complementing the overall aesthetic of the decorated spaces.

Jade The Libra· 205,010 views
Decorate 4 Halloween w/ Me
23:24
Halloween Decorating

Decorate 4 Halloween w/ Me

Jade The Libra takes viewers along as she decorates her home for Halloween in this casual, personality-driven walkthrough. The video has a goth-leaning aesthetic sensibility and focuses on home decor styling rather than builds or crafts. It is unsponsored, making it a genuine look at one creator's personal Halloween decorating approach.

Jade The Libra· 197,532 views
DIY Halloween Props - Clock from Nightmare Before Christmas
11:06
DIY PropsBeginner$15–$40

DIY Halloween Props - Clock from Nightmare Before Christmas

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a replica of the Halloween Countdown Clock from The Nightmare Before Christmas, turning it into an accessible weekend DIY project. The build is designed to work with a range of materials — plywood, cardboard, foam core, or balsa — making it easy to adapt to whatever is on hand. Purchased plans and templates are available to guide the process from cut to finished, painted prop. The result is a decorative piece that doubles as both a Halloween and a Christmas holiday decoration.

Wicked Makers· 161,171 views
Halloween Decor Haul 2019
47:17
Halloween Decorating

Halloween Decor Haul 2019

A wide-ranging 2019 Halloween décor haul spanning more than a dozen retailers — including Target, Michaels, Dollar Tree, Walmart, HomeGoods, Joann, and Pier 1 — showcasing figurines, faux florals, rugs, mugs, lighting, and more. The creator walks viewers through each item she picked up while Halloween-décor shopping, offering a real-world look at what was available that season. A broad mix of price points is represented, from Dollar Tree finds to specialty pieces from Grandin Road and Bath & Body Works.

Jade The Libra· 158,026 views
Deady Teddy (Heart Bear) Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews
8:45
Prop Reviews

Deady Teddy (Heart Bear) Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former unboxes and reviews the Deady Teddy (Heart Bear), an animated Halloween prop sold at Spirit Halloween and made by Tekky Toys. The prop features a creepy teddy bear that gnaws on a light-up beating heart, combining cute and disturbing aesthetics for eerie effect. The review gives prospective buyers a close-up look at the prop's movements, sounds, and overall scare appeal before committing to a purchase.

Haunt Former· 150,637 views
Halloween House Tour!!!
13:09
Halloween Decorating

Halloween House Tour!!!

A room-by-room Halloween home decorating tour showcasing how the creator has styled her house for the season with a gothic, witchy aesthetic. The tour covers key spaces including the entryway, dining room, kitchen, and living room, each dressed with curated spooky accents. The creator shares shoppable links for nearly every item featured, making it easy for viewers to replicate the look.

Jade The Libra· 143,044 views
Jack Skellington & Sally Nightmare Before Christmas Cosplay #disney #jackskellington #halloween
0:09
Costume Tutorials

Jack Skellington & Sally Nightmare Before Christmas Cosplay #disney #jackskellington #halloween

This short-form video from the Haunted Attraction Network spotlights a Jack Skellington and Sally couples cosplay inspired by Disney's Nightmare Before Christmas. With no source description or runtime to draw from, the content appears to be a costume showcase or highlight reel rather than a step-by-step tutorial. The pairing is a perennial Halloween favorite, making this likely appealing to fans of gothic Disney aesthetics.

Haunted Attraction Network· 143,018 views
Tim Burton... But Make It Demons.
9:12
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Tim Burton... But Make It Demons.

This tutorial channels Tim Burton's signature dark, whimsical aesthetic to create a full demon character transformation using body paint, a bald cap, and hand-sculpted air dry clay horns. The look combines grey-toned body paint mixed from multiple shades with striking special-effects contacts to achieve an otherworldly, storybook-villain feel. The creator walks through the full process from bald cap application to finishing details, resulting in a theatrical, high-impact character look.

Madeyewlook· 139,541 views
DIY Zero Tombstone - Nightmare Before Christmas
25:53
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (basic foam sheets and entry-level airbrush)

DIY Zero Tombstone - Nightmare Before Christmas

This tutorial walks through building a replica of Zero the ghost dog's tombstone from Nightmare Before Christmas using insulation foam sheets and basic carving tools. The creator positions it as an accessible beginner project requiring minimal investment. An airbrush is used for finishing, giving the prop a polished, screen-accurate painted look. It's a great themed accent piece for a graveyard yard haunt or NBC-inspired Halloween display.

Monster Tutorials· 139,193 views
Halloween Hunting WITH VOLTAIRE!!!! Marshall's, Ross, Tuesday Morning, Joann!!!
46:54
Halloween Decorating

Halloween Hunting WITH VOLTAIRE!!!! Marshall's, Ross, Tuesday Morning, Joann!!!

Jade The Libra teams up with gothic musician and self-described gothic homemaker Aurelio Voltaire for a Halloween decor hunting outing across several retail stores including Marshall's, Ross, Tuesday Morning, and Joann. The pair browse seasonal Halloween and gothic home décor finds together, sharing their picks and personalities along the way. It's a fun, personality-driven shopping adventure that doubles as inspiration for anyone looking to add spooky flair to their home.

Jade The Libra· 132,768 views
Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!
8:04
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

Easy & Realistic Fake Stone Walls from Foam 2!

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly process for creating convincing fake stone walls using inexpensive XPS or EPS foam. The build relies on hot wire cutting and rasp texturing to achieve a natural stone shape, followed by a tile mortar coating that adds durability and surface detail. A layered acrylic painting sequence — moving from a base beige through burnt umber shadows to green moss accents — brings the finished panels to life. The result is a lightweight, low-cost wall section suitable for haunts, sets, or yard displays.

VanOaksProps· 130,025 views
DECORATE WITH ME!!! Halloween Bedroom 2021!!!
34:15
Halloween Decorating

DECORATE WITH ME!!! Halloween Bedroom 2021!!!

Jade takes viewers on a room-by-room Halloween decorating session starting with her bedroom, showcasing a full spooky makeover she describes as a surprising end result. The video blends affordable finds from stores like Dollar Tree and Homegoods with online purchases to build a cohesive Halloween aesthetic through layered bedding, accent pillows, and atmospheric lighting. A companion DIY gothic wreath tutorial is also referenced for those wanting to add handmade touches to their setup.

Jade The Libra· 122,827 views
Halloween Decor: Best & Worst of 2020
20:16
Halloween Decorating

Halloween Decor: Best & Worst of 2020

A comprehensive best-and-worst roundup of 2020 Halloween décor across multiple retail categories, from large and small animatronics to linens, bathroom accessories, tableware, and mugs. The host highlights standout picks from stores like Spirit Halloween, Michaels, Dollar Tree, Lowe's, and specialty shops, noting which items are only available in-store. She also calls out categories for best bang-for-your-buck finds and most original products of the season.

Jade The Libra· 115,343 views
How to Make Monster Mud & Monster Mud Alternatives
4:24
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (basic materials readily available at hardware stores)

How to Make Monster Mud & Monster Mud Alternatives

This VanOaksProps tutorial demystifies Monster Mud — a classic home-haunter staple used to coat and texture Halloween props like tombstones, reapers, and graveyard statues. The video covers what Monster Mud is, how it's mixed and applied, and how to protect finished props from the elements. It also introduces Monster Mud 2.0 (Morbid Mortar), a thinset-based alternative that offers additional durability and texture options.

VanOaksProps· 115,276 views
Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound
8:18
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $30

Easy Fake Brick Wall Using Joint Compound

VanOaksProps demonstrates a budget-friendly method for creating a convincing faux brick wall using joint compound and precision masking tape — no large foam panels required. The technique is well-suited for small accent sections within a haunt or set build, making it ideal when only a localized brick effect is needed. Multiple FolkArt acrylic paint colors are layered with sponges and brushes to add depth, age, and realism to the finished surface. The approach doubles as a general home-décor faux-finish technique beyond Halloween use.

VanOaksProps· 109,182 views
Halloween Decor Hunting! At Home, B&BW, Michael's...
39:29
Halloween Decorating

Halloween Decor Hunting! At Home, B&BW, Michael's...

A multi-day Halloween decoration shopping series visiting several major retailers including At Home, Bath & Body Works, Michael's, Joann's, HomeGoods, and Dollar Tree, plus online browsing of Grandin Road and Target. The creator tours each store with a gothic personal aesthetic, showcasing available Halloween décor finds for the 2020 season. It serves as a broad scouting guide for shoppers looking to see what's on shelves before making their own purchases.

Jade The Libra· 108,514 views
Haunted Mansion DIY Projects Marathon
47:08
DIY PropsIntermediate

Haunted Mansion DIY Projects Marathon

This marathon compilation from VanOaksProps brings together seven Disney Haunted Mansion-inspired DIY projects in a single 47-minute video, ranging from a gate sign repaint and hand-painted queue statue to a working blast-up ghost and a full-size 3D printed door built for Neil Patrick Harris. The video also breaks down how the iconic changing portrait illusion works, making it both a practical build guide and an educational deep-dive into classic dark-ride effects. Projects span a range of complexity, offering something useful for casual decorators and serious prop builders alike. The Haunted Mansion Home Office series segments add context for creators looking to theme an entire room.

VanOaksProps· 105,736 views
DIY 7ft Reaper tutorial...with fog and lantern. Light and spooky, make this Halloween prop today!
25:07
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY 7ft Reaper tutorial...with fog and lantern. Light and spooky, make this Halloween prop today!

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building an impressive 7-foot Grim Reaper Halloween prop using materials that are easy to source. The build incorporates a lantern and fog effects to give the finished figure an eerie, atmospheric presence. At 25 minutes, the tutorial is designed to be approachable for builders of most skill levels.

Monster Tutorials· 105,402 views
HALLOWEEN DECOR HAUL 2021!!!! PT. 2!
29:49
Halloween Decorating

HALLOWEEN DECOR HAUL 2021!!!! PT. 2!

This is the second installment of a Halloween decor haul series where the creator shares a collection of seasonal finds sourced from multiple retailers including Michaels, Big Lots, Kirklands, Joann, and Lakeside. Items span wall art, tabletop accents, storage boxes, and novelty kitchen items, all centered on witchy and skull-heavy Halloween aesthetics. The host gives viewers a look at each piece and links to purchase them directly, making it easy to shop the haul.

Jade The Libra· 102,366 views
Halloween Decor Hunting Finale!! Walmart, Aldi, Homegoods...
54:46
Halloween Decorating

Halloween Decor Hunting Finale!! Walmart, Aldi, Homegoods...

This vlog-style video wraps up a multi-part Halloween decor hunting series for 2020, taking viewers through seasonal Halloween sections at retailers including Walmart, Aldi, and HomeGoods. The creator scouts out available decorations, sharing finds with a gothic and spooky aesthetic sensibility. While the series concludes here, the host notes that Halloween content will continue through a Vlogtober series. The video has a casual, personality-driven format aimed at fellow Halloween enthusiasts.

Jade The Libra· 93,356 views
FIRST HALLOWEEN HAUL 2023!!! HomeGoods, Cracker Barrel...
13:20
Halloween Decorating

FIRST HALLOWEEN HAUL 2023!!! HomeGoods, Cracker Barrel...

A Halloween enthusiast kicks off the 2023 spooky season with a first shopping haul, showcasing finds from HomeGoods and Cracker Barrel. The video has a fun, personality-driven format aimed at fellow Halloween lovers and those with gothic or alternative aesthetics. It offers an early-season look at what retail stores are stocking for Halloween 2023.

Jade The Libra· 86,506 views
DIY HALLOWEEN COFFIN - Halloween coffin made from FOAM, but looks like real WOOD!!
25:39
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY HALLOWEEN COFFIN - Halloween coffin made from FOAM, but looks like real WOOD!!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a full-sized Halloween coffin constructed entirely from insulation foam. Despite being made of lightweight foam, the finished prop achieves a convincingly realistic wood appearance through careful cutting and finishing techniques. The build makes use of hot wire foam cutting tools to shape the coffin, followed by texturing and painting to sell the wood-grain illusion.

Monster Tutorials· 86,502 views