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Haunted House

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

341 videos

Barbie’s NIGHTMARE Dollhouse?! 😱 #shorts
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DIY PropsAdvanced

Barbie’s NIGHTMARE Dollhouse?! 😱 #shorts

Wicked Makers transform a classic Barbie Dreamhouse into a horror-themed haunted dollhouse, complete with custom-sculpted miniature props, spooky lighting, and pop-culture scares. The build draws on iconic horror films and shows — including The Ring, Scream, and Stranger Things — to populate each room with a distinct scene. An Arduino Uno R4 powers the electronic effects, while digital video projections add an extra layer of creepiness. This short teases the full build video.

Wicked Makers· 9,641,858 views
My Full Halloween Animatronic Collection Display Halloween Night 2022
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Home Haunts

My Full Halloween Animatronic Collection Display Halloween Night 2022

SpookYouLaterz showcases their full animatronic collection in action on Halloween night 2022 at their Texas home haunt, capturing nearly 50 minutes of live trick-or-treater reactions and spooky displays. The setup carries a Nightmare Before Christmas theme and features a densely decorated yard that drew significant neighborhood foot traffic. The creator intentionally kept the video long to preserve every standout moment from the evening.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,010,884 views
spray foam skull mask
19:58
Makeup TutorialsBeginnerUnder $10

spray foam skull mask

This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through building a wearable skull mask using expanding spray foam, keeping the entire project under $10 and completable in roughly an hour. The technique is accessible to beginners and opens the door to a wide range of costume and haunted attraction applications. Inspired by the aesthetic of classic horror such as Tombs of the Blind Dead, the finished mask delivers a striking skeletal look on an extremely tight budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 508,815 views
DIY dementor ghost Halloween decoration long version
19:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY dementor ghost Halloween decoration long version

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a dementor-inspired ghost Halloween prop in this extended tutorial. The build is aimed at haunted attraction creators and serious home haunters looking to add a dramatic, imposing spirit figure to their display. Allen Hopps guides the process with the hands-on, professional approach the channel is known for.

StiltbeastStudios· 269,370 views
This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!
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DIY PropsIntermediatelow (primarily mystery box / scrap materials plus optional add-ons)

This tiny HAUNTED HOUSE is amazing!

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay tackle a creative challenge from fellow creator VanOaks Props: build a Halloween prop using only a mystery box of random supplied materials. They land on a detailed miniature haunted house inspired by Halloween village aesthetics, working through unfamiliar papercraft and diorama territory using cardboard, natural foliage, LEDs, and a small motor. The 17-minute build video walks through every stage from brainstorming and structural construction to painting and final detailing. Despite the constraints of unknown materials, the finished piece is a charming, intricately decorated spooky miniature.

Wicked Makers· 260,337 views
Face Off Baby Doll | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Face Off Baby Doll | R.I.P. Reviews

This video reviews the Face Off Baby Doll, a Spirit Halloween animated prop from 2015. The reviewer showcases the prop's key features, which include light-up eyes and face, a moving mouth, a dropping head motion, and built-in spooky audio. It falls under the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series dedicated to evaluating Halloween props and animatronics. The video serves as a buying guide for haunters looking to add a creepy doll centerpiece to their haunt.

Haunt Former· 238,067 views
Rabid Shock | Scary Halloween Haunt Shocktronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020
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Prop Reviews

Rabid Shock | Scary Halloween Haunt Shocktronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Rabid Shock, a 2020 addition to their Shocktronic line of hybrid animatronic-actor scare props. The piece features aggressive thrashing movement designed to deliver extreme scares in haunted houses and dark attractions. It joins a well-established Shocktronic family that includes Zombie Shock, Demon Shock, Gargoyle Shock, and the Scream Generator. Distortions Unlimited highlights their long track record of USA-made, professionally durable Halloween products.

DistortionsUnlimited· 139,728 views
DIY Motion Triggered Halloween Projection – Jump Scare Build!
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Projection EffectsBeginner

DIY Motion Triggered Halloween Projection – Jump Scare Build!

This build tutorial walks through creating a motion-triggered Halloween projection display that fires a jump-scare video when someone walks past. The creator covers the core hardware — a mini projector, a compatible media player, and a motion sensor — and explains how to configure looping ambient footage alongside a separate trigger clip for the scare. Sound and lighting enhancements are also covered, and the video closes with live demo scares showing the finished effect in action.

Creative Geekery· 117,621 views
Spray Foam Frankenstein
30:01
DIY PropsIntermediate

Spray Foam Frankenstein

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of building a life-size Frankenstein prop using spray foam as the primary material. The video demonstrates how foam can be shaped and worked into a convincing monster figure suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication steps with a hands-on, practical approach characteristic of the channel.

StiltbeastStudios· 91,254 views
Spray Foam Display Creature Bust
20:57
DIY PropsIntermediate

Spray Foam Display Creature Bust

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of building a creature bust display prop using spray foam as a primary construction material. The tutorial covers the hands-on techniques needed to create a monster-style bust suitable for haunted attractions or Halloween displays. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the fabrication process in a characteristic workshop style that balances creativity with practical prop-building know-how.

StiltbeastStudios· 88,780 views
DIY SFX Scrim HALLOWEEN HOW-TO for Spooky Special Effects
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Lighting TutorialsBeginner

DIY SFX Scrim HALLOWEEN HOW-TO for Spooky Special Effects

This tutorial walks viewers through building a DIY special effects scrim designed to produce spooky lighting and sound atmospherics for Halloween displays. The technique is applicable to a range of settings including front porches, yard haunts, and indoor haunted house scenes. A sound-activated device from FrightProps (the 'Perfect Storm') is referenced as a compatible controller for driving thunder and lightning effects alongside the scrim.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 85,502 views
Animated Flying Bats HALLOWEEN Mechanical Prop | DIY How-To Video
29:42
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Flying Bats HALLOWEEN Mechanical Prop | DIY How-To Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a motorized pair of animatronic flying bats — a prop suitable for yard haunts, haunted houses, or Halloween displays. The mechanism uses a low-RPM motor combined with a spring coil to create a convincing flapping or swooping bat motion. The video demonstrates two completed prop units (four bats total) to show the finished effect at display scale. Material sourcing notes are included, with updated spring alternatives provided since the original component is no longer available.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 77,052 views
Halloween Decor Haul | 2018
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Halloween Decorating

Halloween Decor Haul | 2018

A 2018 annual Halloween decor haul showcasing finds from multiple retailers including Target, Bath & Body Works, Grandin Road, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and At Home. The creator walks through a variety of spooky home décor pieces ranging from skeleton hand candle holders and skull succulents to raven wall decals and bat wall mounts. Bath & Body Works seasonal candles and plug-in scents also feature prominently, rounding out the atmospheric haul. The video is not sponsored, though some links in the description are affiliate-based.

Jade The Libra· 76,020 views
Corpsing with caulk.wmv
13:07
DIY PropsIntermediate

Corpsing with caulk.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to achieve convincing corpsing results using latex acrylic caulk as a cost-effective alternative to traditional latex. The video walks through the application technique step by step, showing how caulk can mimic the wrinkled, dried-skin texture associated with professional prop corpsing. Finished results are shown so viewers can judge the quality for themselves.

StiltbeastStudios· 75,652 views
Haunt Lighting 101
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Lighting TutorialsBeginner

Haunt Lighting 101

This beginner-friendly tutorial from VanOaks Props breaks down essential haunt lighting concepts, helping haunters understand core techniques and terminology to elevate their displays. The video focuses on using LED lighting to add depth, texture, and atmosphere to both yard haunts and indoor haunted house setups. It also references companion videos on building custom mini LED spotlights for those who want a DIY approach to their lighting rig.

VanOaksProps· 70,116 views
Jolt Electric Chair Animatronic Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Jolt Electric Chair Animatronic Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Jolt Electric Chair, an animatronic haunted house prop that shakes and thrashes to simulate an electrocution effect. The video highlights the company's long history of pioneering electric chair animatronics for the Halloween and haunt industry. It serves as a product demonstration for haunters and attraction operators considering adding the prop to their lineup.

DistortionsUnlimited· 66,071 views
Easy Cob webs
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$20

Easy Cob webs

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for creating realistic cobwebs using an inexpensive airbrush and contact cement readily available at hardware stores. The technique eliminates the need for specialty glue-web guns or rubber-cement web guns, making it accessible to haunters of any experience level. Convincing webs can be produced in just minutes, ideal for dressing haunted attractions or home haunts quickly.

StiltbeastStudios· 62,607 views
Pool Noodle Witches
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DIY PropsBeginnerlow (foam noodles are inexpensive materials)

Pool Noodle Witches

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps demonstrates how to build witch props using pool noodles as the primary construction material. The video shows how affordable, lightweight foam noodles can be transformed into striking Halloween display pieces suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. It's a budget-friendly build that leans on creative foam fabrication rather than complex tools or electronics.

StiltbeastStudios· 59,466 views
Scary Witch Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Scary Witch Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases a scary animated witch prop designed for haunted houses and Halloween displays. The short clip highlights the prop's animatronic lunging action, giving viewers a quick look at its scare potential. It appears to be a product feature video directing viewers to the FrightProps website for purchase details.

FrightProps· 56,546 views
Motorized Overhead Animator | Mechanical DIY HALLOWEEN Prop HOW-TO Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Motorized Overhead Animator | Mechanical DIY HALLOWEEN Prop HOW-TO Tutorial

This tutorial walks builders through constructing a motorized overhead animator — a mechanical rig inspired by the Flying Crank Ghost mechanism but designed to be far more versatile. Powered by a repurposed electric BBQ rotisserie motor, the device is mounted overhead and uses fishing line to simultaneously animate multiple props from a single drive. The result can make candles appear to float, phantoms levitate, skeletons move, and portraits shift — all from one compact, ceiling-mounted unit.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 54,837 views
My Halloween Decor Wishlist 2019
30:41
Halloween Decorating

My Halloween Decor Wishlist 2019

A 2019 Halloween decor wishlist video in which the creator shares her top picks across multiple retailers including Michaels, Dollar Tree, Target, Joann, Pier 1, At Home, and Bath & Body Works. The haul leans into a witchy, gothic-floral aesthetic with an emphasis on tabletop accents, Halloween botanicals, and atmospheric lighting pieces. The video serves as a pre-haul shopping guide before the creator makes her final purchases. It offers broad inspiration for decorators across a range of budgets.

Jade The Libra· 51,974 views
DIY Spider Webs - Web Shooter Tutorial
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DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Spider Webs - Web Shooter Tutorial

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a DIY web shooter and mixing a special slime formula to produce realistic-looking spider webs for Halloween displays. The result mimics the kind of organic, stringy webbing seen in Hollywood horror productions. The build relies on a Dremel tool and a few low-cost supplies, making it accessible to intermediate DIYers. It's a standout technique for haunted houses or yard haunts that want to move beyond store-bought stretch webs.

Monster Tutorials· 50,917 views
BATH & BODY WORKS HALLOWEEN HAUL 2024!!!!
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Product Reviews

BATH & BODY WORKS HALLOWEEN HAUL 2024!!!!

The creator unboxes and showcases a large haul of Bath & Body Works 2024 Halloween seasonal items, spanning decorative candle holders, wall plug-ins, hand sanitizer holders, and a wide range of scented products. Items are organized across several Halloween-themed fragrance lines including Vampire Blood, Candy Apple Cauldron, and multiple pumpkin-inspired scents. The video serves as both a product showcase and informal review for fans of seasonal Bath & Body Works releases.

Jade The Libra· 48,463 views
SCARY CLOWN Animatronics for Halloween | Haunt Props
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Prop Reviews

SCARY CLOWN Animatronics for Halloween | Haunt Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of scary clown animatronic props designed for Halloween haunted attractions and themed rooms. The short video highlights several moving clown figures intended to terrify guests and trigger screams. Distortions Unlimited is a professional manufacturer offering animatronics, props, masks, and costumes through their online store.

DistortionsUnlimited· 48,357 views