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Haunted Theater

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

16 videos

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Halloween Display
3:28
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Halloween Display

This short showcase video highlights Haunt Former's 2016 home haunt, themed around the fictional Thurston Theater — a 1920s cinema supposedly destroyed by fire on Halloween 1952 and still haunted by characters from classic horror films. The creator reports a record-breaking turnout and calls it one of the best layouts to date. The video blends atmospheric narration with the haunt's walkthrough footage to deliver an immersive horror-cinema experience. Sponsors including Spirit Halloween and Morbid Enterprises are credited alongside several royalty-free music artists.

Haunt Former· 14,695 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 7 | Sound Chip for Props
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DIY PropsBeginner

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 7 | Sound Chip for Props

This episode from a 2016 haunted house build series focuses on adding audio to Halloween props using a sound chip sourced from Shindigz. The creator introduces the module, explains its capabilities, and demonstrates how it fits into their themed home haunt — the Thurston Theater, a fictional 1920s movie house with a dark, fiery history. The video is part of a longer season build diary documenting the construction of a horror-themed home haunt.

Haunt Former· 3,395 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 1 | Haunt Layout
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Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 1 | Haunt Layout

This opening episode of the HORROR Haunted House 2016 build series introduces the creator's ambitious garage haunt concept built around a fictional haunted movie theater called the Thurston Theater. The lore establishes that the venue opened in 1920, burned down on Halloween 1952, and is now haunted by characters from classic and modern horror films. The video walks viewers through the planned layout and the themed rooms that will make up the haunt, drawing inspiration from a wide range of well-known horror franchises. It sets the creative foundation for the full build series to follow.

Haunt Former· 3,171 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 2 | MONSTER-SIZED Decoration Haul
6:58
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 2 | MONSTER-SIZED Decoration Haul

This is the second build-day vlog for Haunt Former's 2016 home haunt, themed around a fictional haunted movie theater called the Thurston Theater. The video showcases a large haul of decorations and props — including lights, posters, and various horror-themed pieces — acquired for the build. The creator frames the haunt around a backstory of a 1920s theater that burned down on Halloween night and was left haunted by characters from horror films. Viewers are invited to weigh in on where the new props should be placed throughout the space.

Haunt Former· 2,343 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 8 | UPDATES (Zombie, Saw, Foxy...)
3:14
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 8 | UPDATES (Zombie, Saw, Foxy...)

This short build-diary episode covers mid-season planning updates for the creator's home haunt, set within the fictional Thurston Theater lore. The creator revisits a Smoldering Zombie prop acquired the previous year but never showcased, reconsiders whether a Saw-themed room will make the cut this season, and checks in on the condition of a Foxy character prop. It serves as a candid, behind-the-scenes progress check rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

Haunt Former· 2,023 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 13 | 2016 Prop Inventory
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Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 13 | 2016 Prop Inventory

Day 13 of the HORROR Haunted House 2016 build series takes viewers into the creator's storage shed for a look at the full prop inventory heading into the season. The haunt is themed around the fictional Thurston Theater, a vintage movie house with a dark backstory involving a 1952 fire and lingering horror-film spirits. The video is a brief behind-the-scenes check-in rather than a step-by-step tutorial, serving as a progress update for followers of the series.

Haunt Former· 1,905 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 15 | Michaels, Party City, Dollar Tree...OH MY!
4:18
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 15 | Michaels, Party City, Dollar Tree...OH MY!

This is a build-diary haul episode from a 2016 home haunt series centered around a fictional haunted theater called the Thurston Theater. The creator shares a shopping run across Michaels, Party City, and Dollar Tree to stock up on decorations and supplies as Halloween approaches. The episode is part of a larger season-long build documenting the assembly of a horror-themed home haunt.

Haunt Former· 1,843 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 12 | Dollar Tree HAUL
4:18
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 12 | Dollar Tree HAUL

Episode 12 of the HORROR Haunted House 2016 build series focuses on a Dollar Tree haul to stock up on budget-friendly Halloween supplies for the creator's home haunt. The haunt is themed around the fictional Thurston Theater, a 1920s cinema with a dark backstory involving a fatal fire and lingering supernatural residents. This short episode gives viewers a glimpse at affordable decorating resources available at Dollar Tree for seasonal haunt builds.

Haunt Former· 1,800 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 6 | Light-Up Skeleton Eyes
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DIY PropsBeginner

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 6 | Light-Up Skeleton Eyes

This short build-day episode follows the creator upgrading a Pose-N-Stay skeleton that had been in storage by installing Hollywood Haunter-style light-up LED eyes. The result is a more dramatic, display-ready prop intended for the creator's themed home haunt, the Thurston Theater. The video is part of an ongoing 2016 haunted house build series documenting the attraction's construction.

Haunt Former· 1,622 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Official Trailer
1:03
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Official Trailer

This short promotional trailer teases Haunt Former's 2016 home haunt, built around the fictional Thurston Theater — a 1920s movie house that burned down on Halloween night in 1952 and is said to still be haunted by characters from classic horror films. The trailer uses atmospheric narration and backstory to establish the haunt's immersive theme before visitors arrive. It serves as both a hype piece for returning fans and an introduction for newcomers to the annual home haunt event.

Haunt Former· 1,541 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 9 | Custom Light-Up Mummy Corpse Head
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DIY PropsBeginnerunder $15

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 9 | Custom Light-Up Mummy Corpse Head

This short build episode from the HORROR 2016 haunted house series shows how to create a glowing mummy or zombie severed head using inexpensive craft-store supplies. The creator wraps a styrofoam head in bloody gauze, adds pre-owned decorative eyes, and inserts a small candle-style light before finishing with black spray paint for a grungy, aged look. The result is a spooky, atmospheric prop that fits the series' fictional Thurston Theater haunt theme. At under three minutes, it's a quick, accessible project even for first-time builders.

Haunt Former· 1,538 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 4 | Building Light-Up Specimen Jars
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DIY PropsBeginnerlow (LED candles purchased off-the-shelf)

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 4 | Building Light-Up Specimen Jars

This episode in the HORROR Haunted House 2016 build series documents the creation of glowing specimen jars for a home haunt themed around the fictional Thurston Theater. The creator uses battery-powered LED candles sourced online to illuminate the jars, resulting in an easy, low-cost atmospheric prop. The Thurston Theater backstory — a once-beloved cinema destroyed by a 1952 fire — provides the narrative context that ties the haunt's decor together.

Haunt Former· 1,493 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 18 | Halloween Night is Only Hours Away...
4:10
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 18 | Halloween Night is Only Hours Away...

This short video marks the final build day of Haunt Former's 2016 home haunt series, offering a preview tour of the completed set just hours before Halloween night. The haunt is themed around the fictional Thurston Theater, a vintage movie house that opened in 1920 and was destroyed by fire in 1952, now allegedly haunted by characters from classic horror films. The video leans heavily on atmospheric storytelling and original lore to establish the setting's identity and mood.

Haunt Former· 1,424 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Teaser Trailer
1:10
Professional Haunted Attractions

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Teaser Trailer

This short teaser trailer promotes a Halloween haunted house called HORROR, located in Seminole, Florida. The attraction is built around a fictional backstory involving the Thurston Theater, a 1920s movie house that supposedly burned down on Halloween night in 1952 and remains haunted by characters from classic horror films. The clip uses atmospheric music, stock footage, and narrative framing to build anticipation for the 2016 event.

Haunt Former· 1,363 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 11 | Ghost Girl Prop Build
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DIY PropsBeginner

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 11 | Ghost Girl Prop Build

Part of a 2016 home haunt build series, this episode covers constructing a simple ghost girl prop illuminated by an LED light. The creator openly acknowledges it's a basic build rather than a showstopper, making it approachable for beginners. The prop fits into a fictional haunted theater backstory called the Thurston Theater, adding narrative context to the overall haunt theme.

Haunt Former· 1,355 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 10 | LED Candle UNBOXING
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Product Reviews

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 10 | LED Candle UNBOXING

This episode of the HORROR Haunted House 2016 build series focuses on an unboxing of LED candles sourced from 100candles.com, a retailer specializing in LED and decorative lighting suited for Halloween and other projects. The video is framed within the creator's ongoing haunt build centered on the fictional Thurston Theater, a 1920s movie house with a dark backstory. At just four minutes, the episode is a quick product showcase rather than a deep-dive tutorial.

Haunt Former· 982 views