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

341 videos

Halloween Legend Props by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Legend Props by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Halloween Legend Props line in this short-form promotional video. The props are presented as versatile options suitable for home decorating, haunted attractions, and general Halloween displays. As a manufacturer-produced video, it offers a direct look at the company's product offerings in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,287 views
a l i e n a n i m a t r o n i c
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Prop Reviews

a l i e n a n i m a t r o n i c

Haunt Former takes a firsthand look at an alien-themed animatronic prop in this short Halloween review video. The creator shares their reaction and impressions after seeing the animatronic in person. At just six minutes, the video offers a focused glimpse at what appears to be a notable sci-fi horror prop for haunters and collectors.

Haunt Former· 6,242 views
UNBOXING a “Custom” DISTORTIONS UNLIMITED Prop…
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Prop Reviews

UNBOXING a “Custom” DISTORTIONS UNLIMITED Prop…

Haunt Former unboxes a custom Halloween prop commissioned directly from Distortions Unlimited, the renowned professional prop fabrication company. The reveal centers on a striking zombie or screaming corpse figure intended for an upcoming haunted house build. The video gives viewers a close-up look at the quality and detail that Distortions Unlimited delivers on custom orders. It serves as both an unboxing experience and an implicit showcase of what serious haunters can acquire from a top-tier prop manufacturer.

Haunt Former· 5,923 views
Spirit Halloween Movie INSIDE LOOK | Castle Theme, Animatronics, Set + MORE - Spirit: The Movie
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Other

Spirit Halloween Movie INSIDE LOOK | Castle Theme, Animatronics, Set + MORE - Spirit: The Movie

GMHaunts shares an early peek at the filming location for Spirit Halloween: The Movie, courtesy of fellow haunter Pleco Army, who captured footage through covered windows at the production site. The clip reveals a castle-themed set along with animatronics and other Halloween décor elements being used in the film. This is a community-driven first look rather than an official studio release, so detail is limited but the glimpse is enough to generate excitement among Spirit Halloween fans heading into Halloween 2022.

GMHaunts· 5,892 views
Animated Trick Trunk Eye Chest | DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Trick Trunk Eye Chest | DIY HALLOWEEN Prop How-To Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks builders through constructing a motorized Halloween chest prop whose lid opens to reveal popping eyeballs, creating an unsettling haunted-display effect. The build is designed as a companion piece to the channel's Motorized Overhead Animator, allowing the two props to work together to animate multiple objects simultaneously. The video is part of a broader DIY Halloween series aimed at helping home haunters achieve professional-looking results with handmade props.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,816 views
Halloween House Animatronics with Projection Mapping Laser San Antonio
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Home Haunts

Halloween House Animatronics with Projection Mapping Laser San Antonio

A tour of a jaw-dropping residential Halloween display in San Antonio, TX, featuring over 150 animatronics sourced from Spirit Halloween, Lowe's, Home Depot, and other retailers. The setup is elevated by large-scale projection mapping and laser effects, transforming an entire home exterior into an immersive haunted spectacle. Known as Reaper's Torment, the display is free to visit on Halloween night and even offers full-sized candy bars while supplies last.

SpookYouLaterz· 5,758 views
Undeath From Above - Animated Zombie Prop
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Prop Reviews

Undeath From Above - Animated Zombie Prop

FrightProps showcases their 'Undeath From Above' animated zombie prop, which starts in a standing overhead position before dramatically leaning down with grabbing arms as the rail releases and the figure drops. The combined torso lean, arm movement, and sudden drop create a multi-stage scare effect. It's presented as one of FrightProps' standout offerings for haunted house environments.

FrightProps· 5,667 views
Rotating Hanging Severed Head Haunted House Halloween Prop
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DIY PropsBeginner

Rotating Hanging Severed Head Haunted House Halloween Prop

FrightProps demonstrates a simple yet gruesome rotating severed head prop designed for haunted house use. A fixed-speed AC motor is ceiling-mounted and drives the head in a slow, continuous spin, while burlap wrapping conceals the wiring for a more finished look. The build requires minimal effort — mount the motor overhead and plug it into a standard AC outlet. The result is an unsettling, self-contained effect with very little setup complexity.

FrightProps· 5,660 views
Quick Look at Our Animated DIY Floating Candles HALLOWEEN Prop
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Quick Look at Our Animated DIY Floating Candles HALLOWEEN Prop

This one-minute showcase clip reveals a DIY animated floating candles prop built using a deer motor and crafting sleight-of-hand techniques to sell the levitation illusion. The video serves as a teaser pointing viewers toward a full step-by-step tutorial for building the prop. It is designed for home haunters and DIY crafters looking to add an eerie, magical centerpiece to their Halloween displays indoors or outdoors.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 5,621 views
GC1027 GHOST CRATE PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

GC1027 GHOST CRATE PoisonProps.com

The GC1027 Ghost Crate from Poison Props is a professional-grade pneumatic animatronic that conceals a ghost character inside a crate until triggered, launching it approximately 28 inches upward while the head moves in multiple directions for a powerful startle effect. The unit arrives as a complete plug-and-play package including the well, character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Characters are interchangeable, allowing operators to swap themes without replacing the core mechanism.

POISON PROPS· 5,375 views
BOOK DISCUSSION + REVIEW: Gallows Hill!!!
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Other

BOOK DISCUSSION + REVIEW: Gallows Hill!!!

This video features a discussion and review of Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates, a gothic horror novel centered on a woman returning to her family's cursed winery estate. The host shares her thoughts on the book as part of an ongoing spooky book club series with her Halloween-loving audience. Viewers are encouraged to share their own reactions in the comments and check out the next month's spooky reading picks.

Jade The Libra· 5,330 views
Arm Swiping Through Wall Electric Prop Mechanism
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Prop Reviews

Arm Swiping Through Wall Electric Prop Mechanism

This FrightProps video showcases an electric animatronic mechanism designed to simulate an arm swiping or bursting through a wall. The prop is a ready-to-use electric unit aimed at haunted house builders looking for a reliable, repeatable scare effect. It appears to be a product spotlight or demonstration for the mechanism available directly through FrightProps.

FrightProps· 5,138 views
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago 2022: New Building and New Scares #hauntedhouse #chicago
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Professional Haunted Attractions

13th Floor Haunted House Chicago 2022: New Building and New Scares #hauntedhouse #chicago

The 13th Floor Haunted House in Chicago debuted a brand-new building for the 2022 season, bringing with it a redesigned show featuring two fresh themes and an expanded midway experience. Bryan Kopp walks viewers through the creative decisions behind the new location and what guests can expect. The segment also touches on the logistical challenge of simultaneously operating The Old Juliet Haunted Prison nearby.

Haunted Attraction Network· 5,002 views
FG907 FENCE GRABBERS PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

FG907 FENCE GRABBERS PoisonProps.com

The FG907 Fence Grabbers from Poison Props is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic featuring two ghoul characters that rattle a fence and thrust an arm through a gap toward passing guests. The rig delivers multiple coordinated movements — fence shaking, torso lean, arm reach, and head turn — triggered by an included motion sensor. An integrated audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect rounds out the scare package. Interchangeable characters allow haunters to adapt the prop to different themes.

POISON PROPS· 4,952 views
Easy Spider Web Effect!
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DIY PropsBeginner

Easy Spider Web Effect!

This short FrightProps video demonstrates how to create realistic spider web effects using a webcaster gun powered by either an air compressor or a shop vac. The hot-glue-based approach produces convincingly organic webs and is presented as a cleaner, easier alternative to rubber-cement drill methods. The demonstration is quick and accessible, making it ideal for haunters of any experience level.

FrightProps· 4,949 views
What was that sound??? #Barrett’s haunted house
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Haunted House Walkthroughs

What was that sound??? #Barrett’s haunted house

This short clip from Horror 365 captures a moment inside Barrett's Haunted House, reacting to an unexpected or startling sound encountered during the visit. The brief format suggests it is a highlight or teaser snippet rather than a full walkthrough. With no additional metadata or description available, the specific context of the sound or scare remains unclear.

Horror 365· 4,866 views
Spooky Book Club May 2021!!
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Other

Spooky Book Club May 2021!!

A horror-themed book club announcement video in which the host reveals two spooky fiction candidates for the May 2021 community read. Viewers are invited to vote for their preferred pick on the channel's community tab, with the winner to be revealed shortly after. The two contenders are Patrick Süskind's psychological thriller 'Perfume' and Graham Masterson's haunted-house novel 'The House of a Hundred Whispers.' The video is brief, community-focused, and aimed at fans of gothic and horror literature.

Jade The Libra· 4,836 views
Adding Realistic Eyes to Zombie Prop. Resin Zombie EyeTransplant
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Adding Realistic Eyes to Zombie Prop. Resin Zombie EyeTransplant

This tutorial walks through upgrading an existing zombie prop by swapping out its original makeshift ping-pong ball eyes for custom-cast realistic resin eyes made in a companion video. The focus is on the installation process and the visual improvement realistic eyes bring to a finished prop. It serves as a practical follow-up project for haunters looking to push their prop details to the next level.

Monster Tutorials· 4,793 views
The Horror Of Menges Mill during Halfway to Halloween at Kim's krypt in Pennsylvania #spooky
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Professional Haunted Attractions

The Horror Of Menges Mill during Halfway to Halloween at Kim's krypt in Pennsylvania #spooky

This video captures a visit to Menges Mill, a professional haunted attraction featured at Kim's Krypt in Pennsylvania during a Halfway to Halloween event. The footage offers a look at the horror experience available at this spring seasonal haunt. With no description or runtime data available, specific details about the attraction's content remain limited.

Haunted Attraction Network· 4,760 views
Howl-O-Scream 2024 Grand Opening! Check it Out! Seaworld San Antonio
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Howl-O-Scream 2024 Grand Opening! Check it Out! Seaworld San Antonio

This video captures the grand opening night of Howl-O-Scream 2024 at SeaWorld San Antonio, filmed during a media preview event. The coverage includes the Pumpkin Princess character reveal, a lights-on walkthrough of the Milton Manor haunted house, and a look at the Creature Crawl experience. It serves as an early first look at what guests can expect from the 2024 season of this Texas theme park Halloween event.

SpookYouLaterz· 4,743 views
HomeGoods & TJ Maxx Halloween Haul 2025 🎃 Spooky Home Decor Finds
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Halloween Decorating

HomeGoods & TJ Maxx Halloween Haul 2025 🎃 Spooky Home Decor Finds

A 2025 Halloween shopping haul from HomeGoods and TJ Maxx, showcasing a wide range of seasonal home decor finds across categories including serveware, totes, towels, bedding, books, and even pet accessories. The creator walks through each item in a relaxed, enthusiastic format, highlighting pieces with witchy, ghostly, and pumpkin-themed aesthetics. It's a cozy, spooky-cute aesthetic throughout, appealing to collectors and decorators who love layering Halloween touches across every room. The video is based out of Salem, MA, adding an extra layer of Halloween-lifestyle personality.

Halloween Happy· 4,716 views
CBS1033 Corpse Back Slider PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

CBS1033 Corpse Back Slider PoisonProps.com

The CBS1033 Corpse Back Slider from Poison Props is a ready-to-run pneumatic animatronic featuring a corpse figure that shoots out approximately 25 inches on its back from beneath a table while its head and torso convulse and the head turns side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, pre-programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream audio effect. The overall footprint is compact enough for tight haunt spaces, though it requires both AC power and a 100 PSI air supply. Tables and victim figures are not included.

POISON PROPS· 4,701 views
Knott's Scary Farm 2025 | INSIDE ALL 10 Mazes
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Knott's Scary Farm 2025 | INSIDE ALL 10 Mazes

Haunted Attraction Network hosts Jason and Philip take viewers on a comprehensive walkthrough of all 10 mazes at Knott's Scary Farm 2025 in Buena Park, California. The nearly 40-minute tour covers both brand-new offerings and returning fan favorites, giving a ground-level look at each maze's atmosphere, theming, and scares. The 2025 season spans 26 nights and also features five scare zones and three live shows. Notably, The Grimoire is confirmed to be in its final year of operation.

Haunted Attraction Network· 4,663 views
Spooky "Sneak Peek" Trailer for the DIY Animated Ghost Bride HALLOWEEN Prop, Coming Soon!
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DIY Animatronics

Spooky "Sneak Peek" Trailer for the DIY Animated Ghost Bride HALLOWEEN Prop, Coming Soon!

This short teaser trailer previews an upcoming full DIY tutorial for a homemade animated Ghost Bride Halloween prop. The prop appears to float and move, making it suitable for front-yard cemetery displays or indoor haunted house hallways. No build details are revealed in this clip — it serves purely as a promotional preview for the forthcoming how-to video.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 4,564 views