Halloween Universe

Video Theme

Gothic

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

373 videos

HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN MANTEL 2026!! 🎃 Decorate With Me!
36:33
Halloween Decorating

HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN MANTEL 2026!! 🎃 Decorate With Me!

Jade The Libra celebrates the annual Halfway to Halloween tradition by decorating her fireplace mantel with a bold Halloween-meets-Sleepy-Hollow aesthetic. The video is a relaxed, cozy decorate-with-me session inviting viewers to grab a snack and enjoy the process. The styling blends in-your-face Halloween energy with the moody, iconic imagery of Sleepy Hollow for a dramatic seasonal display.

Jade The Libra· 23,350 views
Building a Halloween Coffin - PART 2
8:46
DIY PropsIntermediate$20–$60

Building a Halloween Coffin - PART 2

Part 2 of VanOaksProps' Halloween coffin build focuses on transforming flat insulation foam into convincingly aged wooden planks using carving, texturing, and painting techniques. The creator walks through a toolkit of abrasive and heat-based tools to score, distress, and shape the foam surface before finishing it with paint to sell the weathered-wood illusion. The completed prop is destined to appear in an upcoming film by the Hollywood Graveyard channel, giving the build a professional real-world application.

VanOaksProps· 22,959 views
Dragon Head Props Demo 6 Colors Blow Fog | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Legends
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Prop Reviews

Dragon Head Props Demo 6 Colors Blow Fog | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Legends

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and demonstrates the Dragon Legends wall-mounted dragon head prop, available in six colors. The piece features a latex skin over a foam-filled form sculpted by artist Tom Cassidy, with an integrated fog machine and internal LED light that create a convincing smoke-and-fire breathing effect. The demo showcases all six color variants — black, blue, green, orange, red, and white — highlighting the quality of the sculpt and hand-applied paint. Suited for home display, offices, or professional themed attractions, the prop ships with a wall-mounting bracket included.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,712 views
Witchy Hat Collection
13:03
Costume Tutorials

Witchy Hat Collection

A casual fashion showcase in which the creator walks through her personal collection of witchy and gothic wide-brim hats, highlighting pieces from brands such as Killstar, Goorin Bros., and ASOS. She shares styling tips, sizing notes, and her personal take on each hat's aesthetic appeal. The video has a relaxed, personality-driven tone and includes affiliate and gifted-product disclosures.

Jade The Libra· 22,708 views
Vampy Fashion Haul + Try-On
12:56
Other

Vampy Fashion Haul + Try-On

A sponsored fashion haul and try-on video featuring a curated selection of gothic and vampy clothing pieces from the brand Devil Night. The creator showcases multiple dark-aesthetic coats and dresses, offering personal sizing notes and fit feedback for each item. The video blends Halloween-adjacent style with everyday alternative fashion, making it relevant for costume inspiration as well as year-round gothic wardrobe building.

Jade The Libra· 22,641 views
Coven Cosmetics Review + Try On!!!
29:40
Product Reviews

Coven Cosmetics Review + Try On!!!

Jade The Libra takes an in-depth look at Killstar's Coven Cosmetics liquid lipstick line, walking viewers through the packaging, formula, application, and long-term wear of each shade. All six shades in the collection are tried on camera, giving a realistic sense of how each color actually looks on. The review targets fans of gothic and alternative beauty who want an honest, wearable assessment before purchasing.

Jade The Libra· 22,385 views
Other mother & Wybie capture Coraline! #cosplay #coraline
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Costume Tutorials

Other mother & Wybie capture Coraline! #cosplay #coraline

This short-form video features cosplayers portraying the Other Mother and Wybie from the beloved dark fantasy film Coraline, staged in a playful capture scene. The content leans into character performance and costume accuracy, showcasing Halloween-ready character cosplay inspiration. With no source description available and a zero-minute runtime, specific costume or construction details cannot be confirmed.

Haunted Attraction Network· 21,938 views
graveyard bust DIY
16:10
DIY PropsIntermediate

graveyard bust DIY

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a graveyard bust inspired by the film Lisa Frankenstein, built for a horror convention party setting. The build demonstrates how to translate a recognizable movie prop into a displayable haunted attraction or event piece. The video is part of Stiltbeast's broader DIY Halloween prop-building series and references a collaborating artist channel for additional context.

StiltbeastStudios· 21,825 views
Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 1: Carving the Arch
7:57
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a Halloween Crypt - Part 1: Carving the Arch

VanOaks Props kicks off a multi-part series by tackling the architectural centerpiece of a New Orleans-style family crypt: a carved foam arch. The video demonstrates how large-scale Halloween builds are achievable with accessible materials like XPS insulation foam, a router, and basic hand tools. Techniques shown include routing decorative profiles, shaping foam with a rasp, and applying spackle — skills transferable to many prop-building projects. This is Part 1 of an ongoing crypt build series.

VanOaksProps· 21,628 views
www.monstertutorials.com - How to antique and rust a lantern (or anything)
20:10
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

www.monstertutorials.com - How to antique and rust a lantern (or anything)

This tutorial walks through transforming a brand-new lantern into a convincingly aged, rusty antique using accessible materials and straightforward finishing techniques. The process covers creating a faux rust effect, aging the glass with glue, and layering finishes to achieve an overall worn, antique appearance. It is designed to be approachable for beginners with no specialized tools required. The techniques shown can be applied beyond lanterns to virtually any prop or surface.

Monster Tutorials· 21,627 views
Electric Gargoyle Animatronic Prop by Distortions
1:10
Prop Reviews

Electric Gargoyle Animatronic Prop by Distortions

This short showcase highlights an all-electric animated gargoyle from Distortions Unlimited that needs no air compressor to operate. The towering, self-contained prop features wings that raise and lower in sync with a programmed soundtrack and includes an embedded fog tube for added atmosphere. Marketed for haunts, parties, rentals, and retail displays, it emphasizes easy portability and dramatic gothic presence.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,310 views
Pallet Coffin Halloween Prop
2:30
DIY PropsBeginner$0–$20

Pallet Coffin Halloween Prop

This short build video demonstrates how to construct a Halloween coffin prop using reclaimed pallet wood, making it one of the most budget-friendly graveyard pieces a haunter can add to their display. The pallet-sourced lumber keeps material costs extremely low or near zero. Despite its brevity, the video delivers a practical look at turning scrap wood into a convincing seasonal prop.

Hauntcast· 20,989 views
More Halloween Costume Ideas
3:23
Costume TutorialsBeginner

More Halloween Costume Ideas

This short lookbook-style video presents three last-minute Halloween costume ideas drawn from classic horror films: Beetlejuice, Nancy from The Craft, and Heidi from The Lords of Salem. Each look is assembled from affordable, mostly off-the-shelf clothing pieces supplemented by simple accessories and face paint. The creator shares direct shopping links for every item used, making the costumes easy to replicate quickly. No sewing or complex crafting is required.

Jade The Libra· 20,961 views
Corpse Bride Monster High Doll Makeup Tutorial
8:07
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Corpse Bride Monster High Doll Makeup Tutorial

Makeup artist Madeyewlook recreates the look of the rare Corpse Bride Monster High doll as a full face and body paint transformation. The tutorial blends multiple professional and indie body paint brands to achieve the character's signature icy blue pallor and gothic bridal aesthetic. The look draws on Tim Burton's Corpse Bride and the stylized Monster High doll design simultaneously, making it a layered character recreation challenge.

Madeyewlook· 20,926 views
DIY Broken Tombstone Prop for #halloween
10:14
DIY PropsIntermediate$10–$30

DIY Broken Tombstone Prop for #halloween

VanOaks Props walks through building a realistic broken tombstone prop inspired by a real-life stabilized cracked gravestone. The design features simulated metal repair bands and tabs that give the piece a uniquely aged and structurally distressed look — a standout detail for any cemetery display. XPS foam is carved, textured, coated in mortar mix, and painted to achieve a convincing weathered stone finish.

VanOaksProps· 20,336 views
DIY Yard Gargoyles Project
8:06
Yard Haunts

DIY Yard Gargoyles Project

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the creation of DIY gargoyle props intended for yard haunt or haunted attraction use. The project focuses on building imposing, monster-style lawn ornaments from scratch. At roughly eight minutes, the video offers a focused look at the fabrication process behind these gothic creatures. The channel is supported through Patreon, donations, and an Amazon storefront.

StiltbeastStudios· 20,050 views
Get Ready With Me: Icy Vibes + Two Lip Options
32:55
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Get Ready With Me: Icy Vibes + Two Lip Options

A casual get-ready-with-me tutorial from Jade The Libra centered on an icy, wintry goth aesthetic built around a single eyeshadow shade from a Colourpop Frozen 2 palette. The look features sharp liner, sculpted contour, and a high-shine highlight to reinforce the cold, ethereal theme. The video wraps with two dark lip options — a deep berry-toned liquid lipstick and a classic black velvet — letting viewers choose their preferred level of drama.

Jade The Libra· 19,844 views
DIY Halloween How-To ANTIQUE BOOK Prop and Decoration Idea
17:23
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $10

DIY Halloween How-To ANTIQUE BOOK Prop and Decoration Idea

This tutorial walks viewers through transforming a cardboard box and embossed wallpaper into a convincing antique book prop using accessible crafting and faux painting techniques. The finished piece is designed to be versatile, fitting seamlessly into haunted house displays, Halloween table settings, yard haunts, or spooky party decor. At roughly 17 minutes, the build is approachable for beginners and requires minimal materials. The aged, mysterious aesthetic pairs naturally with gothic, witchcraft, or Victorian Halloween themes.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 19,839 views
How We Built Our Hyper-Realistic Cemetery Gate
4:24
DIY PropsIntermediate

How We Built Our Hyper-Realistic Cemetery Gate

VanOaks Props walks through the construction of a hyper-realistic fake cemetery gate that has repeatedly fooled viewers into mistaking it for the real thing. The build combines plywood structure, foam detailing, decorative moldings, and skilled faux painting to achieve a convincing stone-and-metal appearance. Recovered build photos help guide the tutorial, and companion column-building videos are referenced for additional context.

VanOaksProps· 19,804 views
Denhaunt's Foam Casket - Halloween Prop
0:48
DIY Props

Denhaunt's Foam Casket - Halloween Prop

This short showcase video reveals a highly realistic foam casket prop built for haunted attractions or home haunts. Constructed from EPS polystyrene, the build achieves a convincing, full-size coffin appearance at a fraction of the weight of traditional materials. A companion audio how-to guide is available in the Prop Shop segment of Hauntcast episode 32 for those wanting full build instructions.

Hauntcast· 19,318 views
KILLSTAR Try-On + Haul
12:23
Other

KILLSTAR Try-On + Haul

A try-on haul featuring multiple pieces from the gothic and dark alternative fashion brand Killstar, including clothing, footwear, and lifestyle accessories. The creator models each item and shares personal sizing notes to help viewers make informed purchasing decisions. Items were provided by the brand, though the video was not a paid sponsorship.

Jade The Libra· 19,191 views
SF1227 Statue Fall PoisonProps.com
0:30
Prop Reviews

SF1227 Statue Fall PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the SF1227 Statue Fall, a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to perch atop an 8-foot graveyard tomb. On trigger, the statue's arms spread wide, a ghoul figure lurches forward with a bending torso, and the head sweeps side to side for maximum startling effect. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio bundle available. Its substantial footprint makes it best suited for professional haunted attractions or ambitious large-scale home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 18,859 views
Making a Metal Plaque using Tissue Paper!
6:49
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Making a Metal Plaque using Tissue Paper!

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to transform basic craft-store materials into a convincing faux-metal tomb plaque suitable for coffins, mausoleums, or haunt set dressing. The core technique uses tissue paper and Mod Podge to build an organic surface texture that mimics cast metal, followed by layered acrylic paints to achieve a realistic bronze patina. The creator emphasizes that small, believable details like this elevate a haunt from amateur to near-professional quality. A downloadable 3D model for the plaque design is also provided.

VanOaksProps· 18,712 views
Building my monster inspired ✨ DREAM office ✨ #art #spooky #painting
0:47
Set Design

Building my monster inspired ✨ DREAM office ✨ #art #spooky #painting

Madeyewlook shares a short-form look at the creation of a monster-inspired dream office space with a distinctly spooky aesthetic. The video blends art, painting, and dark decorative elements to transform a workspace into a creature-themed creative haven. As a quick teaser-style clip, it captures the atmosphere and artistic vision rather than providing step-by-step instruction.

Madeyewlook· 18,606 views