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Nautical

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

34 videos

Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
15:16
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$80

Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building 'Barty,' a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired pirate skeleton prop that appears to endlessly drink from a bottle using a hidden recirculating fountain pump. The build centers on a life-sized skeleton dressed in thrift-store pirate gear posed over a barrel, with colored water looping invisibly through vinyl tubing. The hosts also highlight how the same fountain-pump trick can be adapted to other Halloween themes — vampires, zombies, witches — making the core technique highly reusable. Goodwill is a featured sponsor, reinforcing the budget-friendly, thrift-forward approach to costuming the character.

Wicked Makers· 2,079,740 views
SPIRIT HALLOWEEN HAUL! Home Decor + Costume Try-on
28:33
Product Reviews

SPIRIT HALLOWEEN HAUL! Home Decor + Costume Try-on

A sponsored haul video featuring a mix of Spirit Halloween costumes and gothic-themed home décor items, presented with live try-ons and commentary. The creator showcases multiple costume options she is considering for Halloween, including a ghostly bride, nun, gothic witch, scarecrow, and sea captain. Several decorative pieces with a dark, occult aesthetic — such as a light-up crystal ball, pentagram wreath, and spine candle set — are also highlighted as year-round home décor possibilities.

Jade The Libra· 66,701 views
DIY Pirate Treasure Chest Prop
8:04
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

DIY Pirate Treasure Chest Prop

VanOaks Props steps outside his usual cemetery style to build a pirate-themed treasure chest entirely from foam and hot glue. The build uses XPS insulation foam for the main structure and EVA craft foam for surface detail, finished with layered acrylic paints to achieve a weathered wood-and-metal look. It's a budget-friendly, beginner-accessible project suited for pirate haunts or Halloween parties. Note: the creator issued a correction that the plank color used is burnt sienna, not raw sienna as stated in the voiceover.

VanOaksProps· 34,723 views
Realistic Pirate Cannon Halloween Prop
0:08
Prop Reviews

Realistic Pirate Cannon Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their realistic pirate cannon Halloween prop in this brief product preview. The cannon is available either as a complete ready-to-use prop or as a kit that allows haunters to integrate the firing and recoil effects into their own cannon build. A dedicated recoil kit option is also offered for added customization flexibility.

FrightProps· 24,470 views
DIY Pirate Rum Prop
6:00
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$25

DIY Pirate Rum Prop

This quick tutorial from VanOaks Props shows how to upcycle a plastic maple syrup bottle into a convincing pirate rum prop using EVA foam detailing and layered paint techniques. The build relies on common, inexpensive supplies and is completed in roughly six minutes of instruction. Weathering with multiple acrylic tones and a final clear coat gives the finished piece an aged, authentic look. It's a great low-cost accent piece for pirate-themed haunts, costumes, or Halloween displays.

VanOaksProps· 15,744 views
Ahoy Mateys Halloween Captain On Deck #loweshalloween #seashanty
0:15
Product Reviews

Ahoy Mateys Halloween Captain On Deck #loweshalloween #seashanty

A short-form video showcasing the nautical-themed Halloween animatronics available at Lowe's for the 2024 season, set to a sea shanty soundtrack. The creator highlights pirate and deep-sea characters including a captain, zombie fisherman, kraken, and deep sea diver on the store floor. It serves as a fun, music-driven walkthrough of Lowe's Halloween 2024 offerings for shoppers and collectors.

SpookYouLaterz· 13,295 views
Spirit Halloween 2019 Themes REVEALED
7:55
Product Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2019 Themes REVEALED

This video covers the reveal of Spirit Halloween's 2019 seasonal themes, all centered around an ocean and nautical horror concept. The three announced themes — S.S. Rip Tide, Reaper's Wharf, and Spirit Aquarium — are previewed and discussed. The host breaks down what each theme likely entails in terms of props, costumes, and decorations available at Spirit Halloween that season.

Haunt Former· 9,216 views
PHT1141 Pirate Hangman Thrasher PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

PHT1141 Pirate Hangman Thrasher PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases their PHT1141 Pirate Hangman Thrasher, a roughly 7-foot pneumatic animatronic corpse that plays dead before launching into a dramatic thrashing sequence — head rising, arms grabbing, and legs kicking as if fighting the noose. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional gallows and metal base are available separately, as is an audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. Power and a compressed air supply are the only on-site requirements.

POISON PROPS· 8,695 views
PWJ1137 Pirate Window Jumper PoisonProps.com
0:27
DIY Animatronics

PWJ1137 Pirate Window Jumper PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props PWJ1137 Pirate Window Jumper is a plug-and-play pneumatic animatronic that conceals a pirate figure below a faux broken window, then launches it upward with multiple head movements for a dramatic jump scare. The complete package includes the character, mounting panel, plexiglass broken-window facade, pneumatic rig, a pre-programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect. The unit footprint is approximately 40″ wide by 32″ deep by 90″ tall and requires only AC power and a 100 PSI air supply to operate.

POISON PROPS· 8,217 views
Being Dead isn't always FUN 🤣 #halloween #theblues #howloscream
0:13
Theme Park Halloween Events

Being Dead isn't always FUN 🤣 #halloween #theblues #howloscream

This short clip captures roaming scareactors portraying undead drunken sailors wandering the streets at SeaWorld San Antonio's Howl-O-Scream event. The comedic premise plays on the idea that even being dead has its frustrations, delivering lighthearted horror entertainment. It offers a quick peek at the street-level character experience within the seasonal Halloween event.

SpookYouLaterz· 5,541 views
Poopdeck Pete - Animatronic Pirate Prop
0:17
Prop Reviews

Poopdeck Pete - Animatronic Pirate Prop

FrightProps showcases Poopdeck Pete, an animatronic pirate prop designed for Halloween displays. The video highlights the prop's movement and character detail, making it suitable for yard haunts and seasonal decorating. Viewers are directed to the FrightProps website for full specifications and additional pirate prop options.

FrightProps· 4,189 views
Planning a HAUNTED HAYRIDE (Design, Layout, Props, Scareactors)
26:24
Home Haunts

Planning a HAUNTED HAYRIDE (Design, Layout, Props, Scareactors)

In this mid-season planning vlog, the creator walks through the 2023 design vision for Port Chum, a nautical-themed haunted hayride hosted at Fearville/DK Farms. The video covers the overall layout, the unique constraints that come with designing scares around a moving hayride format, and ideas for props, animatronics, and scare actor placements. It offers an inside look at the creative decision-making process before a haunt season kicks off.

Haunt Former· 3,826 views
YTW 2020 Barnaclesmp4
13:49
DIY PropsIntermediate

YTW 2020 Barnaclesmp4

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a flexible method for creating realistic barnacle texture plates suitable for haunted attraction use. The barnacle pieces can be scaled to any size, giving builders options for both large set pieces and smaller accent details. These modular plates can either be built directly onto a surface or fabricated separately and attached later, making them versatile for a variety of prop and set applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,801 views
belaying pins.wmv
3:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

belaying pins.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick wood-turning session producing belaying pins — the classic nautical cleats used to secure rigging lines on tall ships. Though not strictly haunt-focused, the technique translates directly to pirate-themed haunt or stage builds. The clip is a condensed look at the process, with a longer cut available if viewer interest warrants it.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,564 views
Air Powered Halloween Cannon Prop with Fog Blast
0:14
Pneumatics

Air Powered Halloween Cannon Prop with Fog Blast

FrightProps showcases a ready-made pirate cannon prop that combines multiple scare effects into a single dramatic package. The prop fires a burst of fog through the barrel using a dedicated fog machine and blow system, while a built-in light simulates a muzzle flash. A pneumatic cylinder drives a convincing recoil action to sell the illusion of a cannon actually firing.

FrightProps· 2,123 views
“Port Chum” Haunted Hayride 2023 Full Ride-Through
5:02
Haunted House Walkthroughs

“Port Chum” Haunted Hayride 2023 Full Ride-Through

A full POV ride-through of Port Chum, a haunted hayride experience held in Largo, Florida during Halloween 2023. The event was a collaborative production involving scare actors, the crew at DK Farms, and the Fearville haunt organization. The creator uses the video as both a showcase of the experience and an opportunity to acknowledge the cast and collaborators who made it possible. The footage gives viewers an unedited look at the atmosphere and scares encountered along the route.

Haunt Former· 1,993 views
Big Bang Billy Pirate Animatronic Halloween Prop
0:44
Prop Reviews

Big Bang Billy Pirate Animatronic Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases Big Bang Billy, a ready-to-use animated pirate prop from their Frightronic line. Built from latex, foam, and an internal armature, the figure shakes and delivers integrated sound with no setup beyond plugging it in. The short video serves as a product showcase for haunters looking to add a swashbuckling character to their scene.

FrightProps· 1,951 views
Lanky Limbs Larry - Animatronic Pirate Prop
0:21
Prop Reviews

Lanky Limbs Larry - Animatronic Pirate Prop

FrightProps showcases Lanky Limbs Larry, an animatronic pirate prop designed for haunted attractions and yard haunts. The video highlights the prop's movement and overall presentation as a ready-to-use pirate character. It appears to be a product showcase rather than a build tutorial, pointing viewers to the FrightProps website for full details.

FrightProps· 1,888 views
Hayride LIGHTING, Hanging the MERMAID, & Building a Mini, Creepy BILLBOARD
15:56
Home Haunts

Hayride LIGHTING, Hanging the MERMAID, & Building a Mini, Creepy BILLBOARD

This build vlog from Haunt Former documents a progress session on the 'Port Chum' haunted hayride attraction, focusing on three key tasks: installing lighting across the port-themed set, hanging a mermaid display prop from its dedicated post, and constructing a small creepy billboard styled as 'Churn Canning Co.' signage. The video is part of an ongoing series chronicling the full creation of the Port Chum haunt environment. Viewers get an in-progress look at how themed signage and atmospheric lighting come together to sell a cohesive nautical horror setting.

Haunt Former· 1,733 views
Building the Fisherman’s SHACK & Moving Props to the FARM
17:02
Home Haunts

Building the Fisherman’s SHACK & Moving Props to the FARM

Haunt Former continues the Port Chum hayride build series with a vlog documenting the assembly of a weathered fisherman's shack set piece. The episode also covers the logistics of transporting props out to the farm location where the haunted trail will run. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a themed outdoor haunt comes together in the weeks leading up to Halloween. The Fearville attraction at DK Farms and Gardens serves as the real-world destination for the build.

Haunt Former· 1,575 views
Faux Vintage Harpoon Halloween Prop #halloweenprops #yardhaunt #homehaunt
1:00
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Faux Vintage Harpoon Halloween Prop #halloweenprops #yardhaunt #homehaunt

This short-form build video from Hauntcast walks viewers through constructing a faux vintage harpoon prop using common PVC pipe fittings and jute cord. The design leans into a nautical horror aesthetic and is well-suited for yard haunts or home haunt set dressing. The combination of standard plumbing fittings makes this an accessible, low-cost project. Jute cord wrapping adds a convincing aged, weathered finish.

Hauntcast· 1,390 views
PIRATE ELEMENTS DVD TRAILER
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Projection Effects

PIRATE ELEMENTS DVD TRAILER

This trailer showcases the Pirate Elements video package from Hi-Rez Designs, available through FrightProps as a digital download. The collection appears to feature pirate-themed visual elements and loops designed to enhance haunted attractions or home haunts with immersive nautical scenery. The footage previews the kind of atmospheric projection content haunters can use to build convincing pirate-themed environments.

FrightProps· 1,385 views
PAINTING the “Port Chum” & “Bait ‘n Tackle” SIGNS
6:40
Home HauntsBeginner

PAINTING the “Port Chum” & “Bait ‘n Tackle” SIGNS

Haunt Former documents the painting process for themed signage in the Port Chum home haunt build, including a 'Bait n Tackle' sign and the Port Chum location sign. The vlog offers a look at how decorative sign painting contributes to establishing a cohesive seaside horror atmosphere. It is part of an ongoing Port Chum build series chronicling the haunt's creation leading up to the 2023 season.

Haunt Former· 1,105 views
The Lighthouse (2019) Movie REVIEW
10:21
Other

The Lighthouse (2019) Movie REVIEW

Haunt Former reviews the 2019 A24 horror film The Lighthouse, exploring its descent into psychological terror as a lighthouse keeper's brief assignment becomes a nightmarish ordeal. The review is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews horror film series. While the channel primarily covers Halloween prop builds and haunt content, film reviews like this serve as companion content for horror enthusiasts in the community.

Haunt Former· 784 views