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Spiders

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

70 videos

We made a PENNYWISE Animatronic for Halloween! #shorts
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a PENNYWISE Animatronic for Halloween! #shorts

Wicked Makers transform a Spirit Halloween Lucky Bottoms animatronic into a terrifying Pennywise spider-clown hybrid inspired by IT. The build involves constructing a PVC frame to elevate the prop, adding oversized PVC spider legs padded with pool noodles, and completing the look with a repainted face, new costume, and wig. The short documents the full makeover process and its dramatic before-and-after reveal. The finished piece is intended as a centerpiece for a 2022 Halloween yard haunt display.

Wicked Makers· 2,809,358 views
3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)
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DIY PropsBeginner$20–$80 per project depending on materials on hand

3 Easy Halloween Projects (you can make at home!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through three beginner-friendly Halloween prop builds designed to be completed in a weekend at home. The trio covers a giant DIY spider built with paper mache and wire, a pumpkin-headed PVC-framed scarecrow dressed in thrifted clothes, and a ghostly skeleton wrapped in stiffened cheesecloth. Each project is low-cost and highly customizable, with the scarecrow compatible with animatronic jack-o-lantern heads for an extra scare factor.

Wicked Makers· 964,083 views
We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a JUMPING SPIDER Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a store-bought Spirit Halloween Jumping Spider animatronic into a glowing, game-inspired creature build. Using EVA foam, foam clay, UV resin, and fluorescent neon paint, they rebuild the spider's exterior with armored shells, spikes, and glowing orbs. The finished prop blazes under UV blacklight, turning a floppy plush animatronic into a striking yard-haunt centerpiece. The project draws on DIY cosplay fabrication techniques adapted for Halloween prop-making.

Wicked Makers· 564,591 views
Make a spider for Halloween from pool noodles $60
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DIY PropsBeginner~$60

Make a spider for Halloween from pool noodles $60

Stiltbeast Studios walks through building an impressive giant spider prop using 13 foam pool noodles for around $60 in materials. The build is approachable for beginners and delivers a large, impactful Halloween prop on a tight budget. At just under an hour, the tutorial covers the full construction process from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 404,441 views
💀 PoisonProps 2020 Transworld Virtual Booth Tour 💀
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Prop Reviews

💀 PoisonProps 2020 Transworld Virtual Booth Tour 💀

Poison Props created this virtual booth tour as a replacement for their cancelled Transworld 2020 trade show appearance, showcasing their full lineup of new and existing professional-grade animatronic props. The video walks through over 30 distinct products across a wide range of horror themes, from evil clowns and werewolves to religious horror and graveyard scenes. Each segment gives a brief demo of the prop in action, offering haunted attraction buyers a strong sense of movement style, character design, and potential placement. The video closes with a blooper reel, adding a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the team.

POISON PROPS· 202,578 views
We made SPIDER EGGS out of Trash for Halloween!
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DIY PropsBeginner$5–$15

We made SPIDER EGGS out of Trash for Halloween!

Wicked Makers hosts Jay and Jaimie demonstrate how to upcycle plastic milk jugs and water bottles into convincingly creepy spider egg sacs for Halloween. By combining recycled containers with clear Christmas ornaments, hot glue, spray paint, and acrylic washes, they create lumpy, organic-looking props at very low cost. The build is family-friendly and completable in a single afternoon, making it an accessible project for decorators of any skill level. Optional string lights can be added inside for an eerie glowing effect.

Wicked Makers· 170,268 views
Halloween Attack Spider, Jumping Spider Prop, Scary Spider
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Attack Spider, Jumping Spider Prop, Scary Spider

FrightProps showcases their Attack Spider animatronic prop, a motion-triggered creature that lurks in place until a victim approaches, then lunges forward and upward for a startling jump scare. The prop features blinking eyes powered by AA batteries and an optional water spray effect for added shock value. This product spotlight highlights the prop's scare potential for haunts, home displays, and Halloween setups.

FrightProps· 130,620 views
Easy Cob webs
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DIY PropsBeginner$10–$20

Easy Cob webs

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates a fast, budget-friendly method for creating realistic cobwebs using an inexpensive airbrush and contact cement readily available at hardware stores. The technique eliminates the need for specialty glue-web guns or rubber-cement web guns, making it accessible to haunters of any experience level. Convincing webs can be produced in just minutes, ideal for dressing haunted attractions or home haunts quickly.

StiltbeastStudios· 62,607 views
Animated Attack Spider - Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Animated Attack Spider - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Attack Spider animatronic, a large fur-covered spider with fangs that lunges forward via pneumatic action to startle unsuspecting guests. The prop is designed for both home haunters and professional haunted attractions seeking a high-impact jump-scare effect. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick product demonstration of the prop in action.

FrightProps· 55,941 views
Easiest Halloween Cobwebs EVER!
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DIY PropsBeginnerunder $15

Easiest Halloween Cobwebs EVER!

VanOaksProps demonstrates a fast, beginner-friendly method for creating movie-quality cobwebs without a compressor or glue-gun web shooter. Using only a heavy spray adhesive, decorators can achieve convincing spider webs in minutes. The technique is accessible and low-cost, though the permanence of the adhesive means placement planning is essential.

VanOaksProps· 53,576 views
DIY Spider Webs - Web Shooter Tutorial
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DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Spider Webs - Web Shooter Tutorial

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a DIY web shooter and mixing a special slime formula to produce realistic-looking spider webs for Halloween displays. The result mimics the kind of organic, stringy webbing seen in Hollywood horror productions. The build relies on a Dremel tool and a few low-cost supplies, making it accessible to intermediate DIYers. It's a standout technique for haunted houses or yard haunts that want to move beyond store-bought stretch webs.

Monster Tutorials· 50,917 views
Home Depot Halloween 2026 Full EARLY PREVIEW & WALKTHROUGH!
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Product Reviews

Home Depot Halloween 2026 Full EARLY PREVIEW & WALKTHROUGH!

GMHaunts was invited to Home Depot's official 2026 Halloween media preview event in Atlanta, offering viewers an early look at the full lineup of animatronics and props hitting stores. The walkthrough covers a wide range of creatures and characters — from oversized giants like an 11-ft Mummy and 12-ft App Skelly to smaller accent pieces like a 3-ft Stitch and 3.5-ft Baby Troll. The video serves as both a visual showcase and a buying guide, with affiliate links provided for each featured item.

GMHaunts· 35,784 views
Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider Pumpkin UNBOXING | Distortions Unlimited New 2022
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Prop Reviews

Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider Pumpkin UNBOXING | Distortions Unlimited New 2022

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Tom Cassidy unbox and assemble the Jack Widow, a new 2022 giant Halloween prop that fuses a black widow spider with a jack-o-lantern design. The prop features poseable bendable legs, a detailed hourglass marking on the abdomen, and two built-in LED lights for an eerie glow. Handcrafted from latex and foam over a metal armature, it is designed for durability in home haunts, yard displays, corn mazes, or professional haunted attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 32,879 views
Jumping Spider - Thrusting Spider Prop
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Prop Reviews

Jumping Spider - Thrusting Spider Prop

FrightProps showcases their Jumping Spider animated prop, a creature that hides inside a crate before rapidly thrusting forward to startle passing patrons. The lunging action is designed to work effectively at multiple heights, making it versatile for both low-level and head-height scare placements. It appears purpose-built for haunted house corridor or room applications where a concealed-then-revealed attack moment is desired.

FrightProps· 26,368 views
How to Make a Spider Pumpkin Halloween DIY Crafts - Craft Foam Pumpkin Carving / Painting Tutorial
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DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Spider Pumpkin Halloween DIY Crafts - Craft Foam Pumpkin Carving / Painting Tutorial

SKS Props walks through the full build process for a spider-themed Halloween pumpkin prop using a craft foam pumpkin as the base. The tutorial covers constructing wire legs, adding sculpted details with HD EVA foam and foam clay, and texturing the piece with twine fur and Liquitex acrylic weathering. A standout finishing touch is the use of glass half domes to create convincingly reflective spider eyes. The finished prop suits both personal home décor and community haunt displays.

SKS Props· 15,659 views
Halloween Prop Mold Making at Distortions
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DIY Props

Halloween Prop Mold Making at Distortions

This short behind-the-scenes clip offers a glimpse into the professional prop mold-making process at Distortions Unlimited, a renowned Halloween prop manufacturer. The focus is on the creation of molds for an Alien Spider Halloween prop, showcasing the scale and craft behind commercial monster fabrication. Even at just one minute, it provides an authentic look at how large-scale prop production operates at a professional level.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,345 views
Roaming Spider (With Remote Control) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Roaming Spider (With Remote Control) | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the Haunt-Tober 2018 series takes a look at a remote-controlled roaming spider prop sold by Spirit Halloween. The creator showcases the animatronic's features and movement as part of their ongoing R.I.P. Reviews playlist. At just three minutes, it delivers a quick but focused look at what the prop offers for seasonal decorators and haunters.

Haunt Former· 11,614 views
How to Make a Spider COCOON Prop
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DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to Make a Spider COCOON Prop

This short tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through building a spider web cocoon Halloween prop on a tight budget. The build is designed to be accessible and inexpensive, making it a great entry point for haunters looking to add creepy spider-themed elements to their display. At just three minutes, the video delivers a fast, focused guide with minimal materials required.

Haunt Former· 10,853 views
Cob Webs in a Can
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Set DesignBeginner

Cob Webs in a Can

This short product showcase from Ghost Ride Productions introduces an aerosol can that sprays realistic spider web effects onto props and set pieces. The webbing is applied in light, buildable layers, allowing users to dial in the density of the web effect. Once fully cured, the material is non-flammable and dries to an opaque, dull cream color.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 10,688 views
Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes
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Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the early paint-testing process for their 2022 Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider prop. Artists Ed and Tom each painted one side of the prototype using different color schemes, allowing a direct side-by-side comparison before Marsha weighed in with creative direction. The footage documents how the team iterated through multiple paint designs before arriving at the final production look. Jack Widow went on to become one of the company's most popular props of the 2022 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,955 views
Alien Spider Halloween Prop Unboxing by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Alien Spider Halloween Prop Unboxing by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited unboxes their Alien Spider, a large sci-fi-themed Halloween prop designed for yard haunts, porches, and haunted attractions. The creature features a brain-like thorax, a menacing multi-jawed face, and long bendable legs for custom posing, plus a single red LED that adds an eerie glow. Built from latex and foam over a metal armature, it's presented as a durable, hand-crafted display piece.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,898 views
Giant Halloween Inflatable Spider #halloween2023 #inflatable #spider
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Product Reviews

Giant Halloween Inflatable Spider #halloween2023 #inflatable #spider

A short-form showcase of a giant inflatable spider decoration sourced from Amazon, highlighted as a standout piece for outdoor Halloween displays. The video is part of a 2023 Halloween décor series from SpookYouLaterz. Given the near-zero runtime, this appears to be a quick social-style clip rather than an in-depth review.

SpookYouLaterz· 8,711 views
Jumping Attack Spider Haunted House Prop
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Prop Reviews

Jumping Attack Spider Haunted House Prop

FrightProps showcases their Jumping Attack Spider, a haunted house prop designed to startle guests by lurching forward and upward when triggered. The spider sits idle until a victim enters its strike zone, then launches into a sudden lunge for maximum scare impact. Covered in realistic hair detailing, it combines visual realism with aggressive motion to create an effective fright.

FrightProps· 8,540 views
🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween 2022 *MORE* SNEAK PEEKS UNLEASHED
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Prop Reviews

🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween 2022 *MORE* SNEAK PEEKS UNLEASHED

Haunt Former hosts a live first-look reaction to a wave of Spirit Halloween 2022 animatronic and décor props, covering roughly ten products in detail before sharing personal impressions and a full re-watch segment. Featured items span a range of horror themes including a possessed Exorcist figure, a creeper spider, a clown animatronic, and several graveyard-style pieces. The creator offers commentary and opinions throughout, making it part sneak-peek reveal and part informal review. The format gives Halloween fans an early, in-depth look at what Spirit Halloween was bringing to shelves for the 2022 season.

Haunt Former· 8,338 views