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

12 videos

Dick Van Dyke's Halloween Home Haunt 2021 with Distortions Unlimited Crew | Scares, Shows & Props
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Yard Haunts

Dick Van Dyke's Halloween Home Haunt 2021 with Distortions Unlimited Crew | Scares, Shows & Props

Distortions Unlimited documents their 2021 Halloween visit to Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver's home, where the legendary entertainer has been running a yard haunt for over five decades. The crew delivered and set up a range of Distortions animatronics and props — including a giant singing animatronic head performing Thriller with Van Dyke's own voice — and suited up in costumes to help scare and entertain guests. The evening also featured a live Halloween show with a ventriloquist, a puppeteer, and Dick and Arlene themselves dancing and singing. Behind-the-scenes footage of the crew meeting and having lunch with Van Dyke adds a personal, celebratory touch to the video.

DistortionsUnlimited· 73,565 views
Restraint Mask
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DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost

Restraint Mask

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the construction of an asylum-style restraint mask inspired by the iconic look made famous by Hannibal Lecter. The build is aimed at haunted house performers and costume enthusiasts looking for an impactful character piece without a large budget. Both genuine and faux leather options are discussed, making the project accessible to a wide range of crafters.

StiltbeastStudios· 29,662 views
Happy Halloween 2021 from Distortions at Dick Van Dykes
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Yard Haunts

Happy Halloween 2021 from Distortions at Dick Van Dykes

Distortions Unlimited visits the legendary home haunt of Dick Van Dyke to showcase a giant animatronic head prop for Halloween 2021. Dick Van Dyke reportedly recorded a Thriller-style voice track for the animatronic, adding a personalized audio element to the display. The legendary entertainer has been decorating his yard for Halloween for over five decades, making his haunt a beloved annual tradition. This short video serves as a seasonal greeting and teaser for more footage from his 2021 setup.

DistortionsUnlimited· 14,518 views
Gemmy Halloween Animated "Thriller" Mummy at Big Lots
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Product Reviews~$20

Gemmy Halloween Animated "Thriller" Mummy at Big Lots

This short video showcases a Gemmy animated mummy prop found at Big Lots that dances to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller.' The clip gives viewers a quick look at the figure in action, highlighting its novelty appeal as a fun, budget-friendly Halloween decoration. At around $20, it appears to be an accessible impulse buy for casual Halloween decorators.

Haunt Former· 6,898 views
 Michael Jackson wolf!! #animatronics #halloween2024 #diy #spirithalloween
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DIY Animatronics

 Michael Jackson wolf!! #animatronics #halloween2024 #diy #spirithalloween

This short-form video showcases a Michael Jackson Thriller-themed werewolf animatronic, likely a Spirit Halloween prop or DIY creation. The clip appears to highlight the prop's design and movement in a Halloween display context. Given the minimal metadata and zero-duration listing, specific build or product details cannot be confirmed.

Horror 365· 5,274 views
The Rental (2020) REVIEW
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Other

The Rental (2020) REVIEW

Haunt Former delivers a roughly nine-minute review of the 2020 horror-thriller 'The Rental,' directed by Dave Franco. The film follows two couples on a weekend getaway who uncover dark secrets about themselves and realize they are being stalked. The review is part of the channel's ongoing horror-film coverage alongside its Halloween prop and haunt content.

Haunt Former· 1,007 views
Best & Worst of HORROR 2023 & Most Exciting HORROR for 2024
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Other

Best & Worst of HORROR 2023 & Most Exciting HORROR for 2024

Haunt Former wraps up the year with a retrospective look at the best and worst horror films of 2023, then shifts focus to the most anticipated horror releases heading into 2024. The video offers opinionated commentary and rankings rather than how-to instruction, making it a casual watch for horror film enthusiasts. Titles mentioned include entries from the Saw franchise and the upcoming MaXXXine.

Haunt Former· 983 views
Searching (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Other

Searching (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

This video is part of the Haunt Former channel's 'R.I.P. Reviews' series and covers the 2018 mystery-thriller film 'Searching,' which centers on a father's desperate search for his missing teenage daughter. The review is presented through the lens of a Halloween and horror enthusiast, making it adjacent to the channel's broader spooky and haunt-focused content. At just six minutes, it offers a concise take on the film's premise and appeal.

Haunt Former· 938 views
Don't Breathe (2016) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Other

Don't Breathe (2016) | R.I.P. Reviews

A short horror film review from the Haunt Former channel covering the 2016 suspense-thriller Don't Breathe. The video offers the reviewer's take on the film's tension-filled premise, which follows three teens who attempt to rob a blind man. At under five minutes, it serves as a quick recommendation-style overview for horror fans. The review is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews playlist dedicated to horror and Halloween-adjacent content.

Haunt Former· 731 views
Ma (2019) Movie REVIEW
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Other

Ma (2019) Movie REVIEW

Haunt Former delivers a short review of the 2019 horror-thriller Ma, in which a woman named Sue Ann lures a group of teenagers into her basement for what quickly turns into a dangerous and disturbing situation. The review runs about seven minutes and is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews playlist dedicated to horror film coverage. While the channel primarily focuses on Halloween props and haunting content, it also branches into Halloween-adjacent horror media reviews like this one.

Haunt Former· 721 views
The Hunt (2020) REVIEW
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Other

The Hunt (2020) REVIEW

This is a short review of the 2020 horror-thriller film The Hunt, in which twelve strangers awaken in an unknown location and find themselves targeted by a politically motivated elite group. The Haunt Former channel host shares his take on the film's premise and overall execution. At just six minutes, the review is a quick watch aimed at horror fans considering whether the movie is worth their time.

Haunt Former· 713 views
Greta (2019) Movie REVIEW
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Other

Greta (2019) Movie REVIEW

This video is a short review of the 2019 psychological thriller 'Greta,' covering its premise of a lonely woman obsessively pursuing a young woman. The review is hosted by Haunt Former, a Halloween-focused channel that occasionally covers horror film content alongside prop builds and haunt topics. At just six minutes, it offers a quick take on the film's suspense and thriller elements rather than a deep critical analysis.

Haunt Former· 441 views