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Macabre

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

49 videos

The Beginning of Screams - Episode #1 - Season 1 / Horror 365 documentary .
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Other

The Beginning of Screams - Episode #1 - Season 1 / Horror 365 documentary .

Horror 365 is a horror-focused channel launching its documentary series with this debut episode, promising daily content spanning paranormal mysteries, true crime, ghost stories, and urban legends. The channel also touches on haunted house coverage and horror movie reviews, positioning itself as a broad hub for horror enthusiasts year-round. This first episode appears to serve as an introductory overview of the channel's scope and mission rather than a focused tutorial or walkthrough.

Horror 365· 226,997 views
Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

Dripping Skull Candles 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay transform inexpensive plastic skulls into atmospheric dripping-candle props using just a few common materials. The build centers on melting candles over the skull to create a realistic wax-drip effect, finished with a dark wood stain for added depth. The project is explicitly beginner-friendly — a heat gun speeds things up, but an open flame can substitute. The result is a convincing, low-cost Halloween decoration that belies its simple construction.

Wicked Makers· 226,951 views
Easy DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - here's your weekend Halloween project
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Easy DIY Cement Skulls Tutorial - here's your weekend Halloween project

This tutorial walks through a beginner-friendly method for casting skulls out of cement using milk jug molds, yielding durable props suitable for multiple display contexts. The finished skulls are versatile enough to be mounted on walls, placed in fire pits, or used as landscaping accents. A companion video covering how to make the milk jug skull molds is referenced for viewers who need that prerequisite step.

Monster Tutorials· 124,610 views
corpsing2
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DIY PropsIntermediate

corpsing2

Stiltbeast Studios returns with an updated and expanded guide to plastic corpsing, covering new tricks and techniques not included in the original video. The tutorial focuses on achieving realistic corpse-like textures and finishes on Halloween props for haunted attractions and home haunts. With nearly 20 minutes of content, it offers a deeper dive into the craft than its predecessor.

StiltbeastStudios· 57,775 views
Full Hanging Corpse Decoration $60
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DIY PropsIntermediate~$60

Full Hanging Corpse Decoration $60

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a full hanging corpse prop for around $60. The build is aimed at haunters who want a high-impact, realistic dead-body decoration without a large budget. At roughly 23 minutes, the tutorial covers the complete construction process from start to finished, displayable prop.

StiltbeastStudios· 56,869 views
DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Raven HALLOWEEN Prop & How-To Video Tutorial

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a motorized skeleton raven animatronic suitable for a witch's den, haunted house, or front-yard cemetery scene. The build incorporates a FrightProps motor kit to bring the raven to life with realistic movement. At just over 25 minutes, the video covers both the required materials and the full construction process in an accessible, beginner-friendly format. It is part of a broader series of Halloween DIY prop and special-effects tutorials from the same creator.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 45,960 views
Gift Guide For The Strange & Unusual
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Other

Gift Guide For The Strange & Unusual

A goth-lifestyle gift guide presenting curated picks for fans of the dark, strange, and unusual. The video covers a wide range of categories including mugs, jewelry, makeup palettes, tarot cards, books, candles, horror cookie cutters, and accessories — all with a dark or occult aesthetic. Products span a broad price range, making it useful for both budget shoppers and those willing to splurge. The creator is unsponsored and notes some links may be affiliate-based.

Jade The Libra· 34,801 views
feegee mermaid
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DIY PropsIntermediate

feegee mermaid

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a classic sideshow-style Feejee Mermaid prop using a small skeleton as the base. The build leans heavily on plastic corpsing techniques alongside a range of general prop-building skills to achieve a convincing, aged gaff look. At roughly 16 minutes, the video balances quick results with quality, making it accessible without sacrificing the eerie authenticity the piece demands.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,743 views
Gift Guide For The Strange & Unusual 2020
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Other

Gift Guide For The Strange & Unusual 2020

A holiday gift guide aimed at fans of the strange, gothic, and macabre, covering a wide range of gift ideas across home décor, kitchenware, cosmetics, coffee, jewelry, and streaming. The host curates picks suited for both gifting to someone with an unusual aesthetic and treating yourself. Brands and products span gothic kitchenware, dark cosmetics, spooky coffee brands, and alternative fashion. The guide has a warm, personality-driven presentation with affiliate links provided for each item.

Jade The Libra· 28,435 views
DIY Realistic Pile of Flaming Skulls - Perfect for Halloween!
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DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Realistic Pile of Flaming Skulls - Perfect for Halloween!

This Monster Tutorials project walks viewers through building a dramatic pile of skulls with a built-in fiery glow effect, described as an easy build with impressive visual payoff. The creator uses an airbrush for realistic flame and scorch detailing and integrates RGB rope lights to simulate flickering fire from within the skull pile. The finished prop is well-suited for both home haunts and professional haunt environments. Despite the striking result, the techniques involved are accessible to beginners.

Monster Tutorials· 21,628 views
Edgar Allan Poe Standing Prop Display by Distortions Unlimited 2021
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Prop Reviews

Edgar Allan Poe Standing Prop Display by Distortions Unlimited 2021

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 2021 Edgar Allan Poe standing prop display, a realistically sculpted and hand-painted figure crafted in the USA. The sculpt was created by renowned artist Jordu Schell and captures the likeness of the legendary American author famed for gothic and macabre storytelling. The prop is designed for a wide range of uses including home haunts, haunted attractions, yard displays, theme parks, and museum-style setups. Brief biographical context about Poe and his iconic poem 'The Raven' is woven into the presentation to reinforce the prop's literary atmosphere.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,749 views
Skewered and Burning Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props
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Prop Reviews

Skewered and Burning Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

This video showcases the Skewered and Burning animatronic prop from Poison Props, a professional Halloween prop manufacturer. The piece appears to depict a figure impaled and engulfed in a burning effect, designed for high-impact haunted house or professional attraction use. Given the minimal metadata available, specific mechanical or effects details cannot be confirmed.

POISON PROPS· 10,628 views
My 2022 Halloween Display Ep. 1 - Setting up the theme and 12 skeletons!
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Home Haunts

My 2022 Halloween Display Ep. 1 - Setting up the theme and 12 skeletons!

This is the first episode of Monster Tutorials' 2022 Halloween display series, focusing on establishing the overall theme and beginning the physical setup. The creator kicks things off by positioning twelve skeletons alongside other large foundational props. It serves as an early-season behind-the-scenes look at how a seasoned home haunter approaches planning and scale before the details come together.

Monster Tutorials· 10,360 views
Angel of the Black Death Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props
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Prop Reviews

Angel of the Black Death Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Poison Props showcases their 'Angel of the Black Death' animatronic, a professionally manufactured Halloween prop available for purchase through their website. The short video serves as a product reveal or demonstration reel highlighting the piece's design and movement capabilities. As a Poison Props offering, the animatronic is aimed at the professional and serious home haunt market.

POISON PROPS· 9,171 views
Spirit Halloween The Black Heart Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Spirit Halloween 2023 | New 2023 Animatronic
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween The Black Heart Unboxing/Setup/Demo - Spirit Halloween 2023 | New 2023 Animatronic

GMHaunts unboxes, sets up, and demonstrates Spirit Halloween's 2023 animatronic release, The Black Heart. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience, assembly process, and a live demo of the prop in action. It serves as a practical first look for shoppers and collectors weighing the purchase for the 2023 Halloween season.

GMHaunts· 6,406 views
FrightProps Dead Dog Prop
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Prop Reviews

FrightProps Dead Dog Prop

FrightProps showcases their Dead Dog static horror prop, a foam-filled replica of a deceased animal designed for haunted house and Halloween display use. The short video highlights the prop's realistic appearance and its potential to add a disturbing, macabre element to haunt environments. As a ready-made product from FrightProps, it requires no building or assembly.

FrightProps· 6,107 views
Dead Autopsy Piglet Halloween Haunted House Prop
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Prop Reviews

Dead Autopsy Piglet Halloween Haunted House Prop

FrightProps showcases a dead autopsy piglet static prop designed for haunted house use. The piece is constructed with a foam-filled interior and a latex exterior, giving it a realistic, grotesque appearance. In just one minute, the video highlights the prop's detail and potential placement in horror scenes.

FrightProps· 5,591 views
Michaels Halloween 2015 | Gothic "Nevermore" Decor
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Product Reviews

Michaels Halloween 2015 | Gothic "Nevermore" Decor

This short walkthrough tours Michaels' 2015 Halloween decor lineup, spotlighting a gothic 'Nevermore' theme inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven. Featured pieces span from decorative candle holders to life-size skeletons, with insect motifs woven throughout the collection. The video is part of a broader Michaels 2015 Halloween series from the Haunt Former channel.

Haunt Former· 5,490 views
Hung Until Dead
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Prop Reviews

Hung Until Dead

This short video showcases Ghost Ride Productions' 'Hung Until Dead' animated Halloween prop in action. The clip gives viewers a look at the prop's movement and overall presentation. At just one minute, it serves primarily as a product demonstration reel for this haunted attraction or home haunt accessory.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 5,055 views
CFX Masks Flayed Silicone Glove Movement Video
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Product Reviews

CFX Masks Flayed Silicone Glove Movement Video

CFX Masks showcases their Flayed silicone gloves in this short movement demonstration, highlighting the realistic muscle and sinew surface detail built into the piece. The gloves are designed to complement CFX's Flayed Frank and Bloody Yorick mask offerings, creating a cohesive head-to-hand horror costume look. The clip focuses on how the gloves move and flex when worn, giving buyers a sense of realism in motion.

CFX MASKS· 4,861 views
Wicked Writer
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Prop Reviews

Wicked Writer

The Wicked Writer is an animatronic figure prop from Poison Props featuring a skeletal or ghoulish character posed in a writing or scribing action. The short showcase video highlights the prop's movement and overall aesthetic, making it suitable for haunted house or display use. Its seated, studious pose gives it a dark academic or haunted study atmosphere.

POISON PROPS· 4,596 views
How to CORPSE Animal Skeletons
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DIY PropsBeginner

How to CORPSE Animal Skeletons

This short tutorial from Haunt Former introduces the corpsing technique as applied to animal skeletons, transforming bare bones into convincingly decayed, realistic Halloween props. The video is part of the HauntTober 2018 series, which focuses on seasonal prop-building content. Corpsing adds organic texture and visual horror to skeletal figures, making them far more effective in haunt and home display settings.

Haunt Former· 4,368 views
Ghost Ride Productions 2008 Products GASPING HEAD
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Prop Reviews

Ghost Ride Productions 2008 Products GASPING HEAD

This short showcase video highlights the Gasping Head, an animated Halloween prop from Ghost Ride Productions' 2008 product lineup. The prop features a realistic gasping or breathing motion, designed to startle and unsettle haunt visitors. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product demonstration rather than a build tutorial.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 3,954 views
Macabre intentions #halloween #transworld #scary #halloween2023 #halloweencostume #cosplay
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Macabre intentions #halloween #transworld #scary #halloween2023 #halloweencostume #cosplay

This short-form video from Horror 365 appears to be a Halloween-themed clip connected to Macabre Intentions, likely showcasing content from or inspired by the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show. Based on the tags, it may feature costumes, cosplay, or professional haunt elements. With no source description or duration, specific details are limited.

Horror 365· 3,682 views