Halloween Universe

Video Theme

Mausoleum

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

8 videos

Creepy Halloween Crypt from Foam!
10:46
DIY PropsIntermediate$30–$80

Creepy Halloween Crypt from Foam!

VanOaksProps walks viewers through building a foam crypt or mausoleum from scratch using common XPS foam and basic hand tools, making it accessible for home haunters of most skill levels. The build covers cutting and shaping foam to mimic stone and brick architecture, then sealing and painting it with layered acrylic washes to achieve a convincingly aged, mossy, weathered finish. The result is a dramatic cemetery centerpiece that goes well beyond a standard tombstone display.

VanOaksProps· 63,599 views
Foam Mausoleum - Halloween Prop
5:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Mausoleum - Halloween Prop

This video walks through the construction of a Halloween mausoleum prop built primarily from foam materials and basic lumber framing. The builder uses Foamular rigid foam, pipe insulation, and Great Stuff expanding foam to achieve realistic stone-like architectural details. It is a solid example of how common construction materials can be repurposed to create impressive graveyard set pieces for home haunts or professional attractions.

Hauntcast· 28,467 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
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
Halloween Mausoleum Yard Haunt Prop #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloweendecor
0:42
Yard HauntsIntermediate

Halloween Mausoleum Yard Haunt Prop #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloweendecor

After losing his mausoleum prop to storm damage, this home haunter rebuilt and reinforced it by bonding foam to a luan-backed frame for improved durability. The short clip showcases the finished structure rather than walking through each construction step in detail. It serves as inspiration and a quick overview of the core reinforcement technique used.

Hauntcast· 2,100 views
Spirit Halloween ISE Idea Showcase: Reaper's Rest / Jack's Tomb | Theme Ideas
10:08
Set Design

Spirit Halloween ISE Idea Showcase: Reaper's Rest / Jack's Tomb | Theme Ideas

GMHaunts presents a fan-conceived ISE (in-store experience) concept for Spirit Halloween built around a mausoleum and tomb theme. The showcase walks through a proposed structure called 'Reaper's Rest,' complete with a walkthrough path, interior risers designed to display animatronics, and designated spots for string lighting. The video imagines how Spirit Halloween could execute a tomb-style themed environment in their retail stores. It serves as both creative inspiration and a wishlist-style pitch to the brand.

GMHaunts· 1,759 views
Tomb
1:53
Professional Haunted Attractions

Tomb

This short Hauntcast video showcases a tomb or mausoleum-themed environment designed for a haunted attraction. It appears to highlight set design and prop work relevant to professional haunters. The clip is part of Hauntcast's broader library of haunt tips, how-tos, and scare tactics.

Hauntcast· 1,283 views
Universal Monsters Haunted House! Universal Horror Unleashed | 4K POV
3:40
Theme Park Halloween Events

Universal Monsters Haunted House! Universal Horror Unleashed | 4K POV

This 4K POV walkthrough captures the Universal Monsters haunted house at Universal Horror Unleashed, a permanent year-round horror attraction inside Las Vegas's AREA15 entertainment district. Guests journey through a series of distinct environments — from Van Helsing's crumbling mausoleum and Castle Dracula's shadowy corridors to Egyptian tombs and Frankenstein's crackling laboratory. The experience celebrates classic Universal Monsters iconography in a fully immersive, theatrical setting. As one of four haunted houses on the property, it showcases the scale and ambition of this flagship Las Vegas horror destination.

Haunted Attraction Network· 951 views