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A curated, searchable archive of the dark craft — DIY props and animatronics, home-haunt walkthroughs, makeup, lighting, fog, and effects. Every film embedded from its creator, organized so you can actually find what you need.

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1917 videos

BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog
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DIY Props

BUILDING a CREMATORIUM (Halloween Prop/Façade) | Haunt Vlog

Haunt Former documents the construction of a crematorium facade for their 2022 home haunt, Cotton County Crematorium. The build is presented as an affordable and visually convincing centerpiece prop that ties the entire themed display together. With the official haunt only weeks away at the time of filming, the vlog captures the excitement and urgency of the final build stages.

Haunt Former· 3,165 views
“Smile” Didn’t Make Me Smile
26:53
Other

“Smile” Didn’t Make Me Smile

Haunt Former delivers a podcast-style review and discussion of the 2022 horror film 'Smile,' sharing a lukewarm overall reaction to the movie. The episode is part of the creator's Campfire Storytelling Podcast series. The format leans conversational rather than structured critique, making it feel like an informal chat around a campfire.

Haunt Former· 798 views
“The Flesh Market” Creepypasta
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Other

“The Flesh Market” Creepypasta

Haunt Former narrates 'The Flesh Market,' a creepypasta originally written by The Silicon Lemming, in which flesh functions as a form of currency rather than a commodity. The piece is a short horror story presentation running approximately eleven minutes, delivered in Haunt Former's signature narration style with atmospheric background music. It sits within the channel's broader horror anthology content alongside original books, merchandise, and a variety of Halloween and haunt-industry programming.

Haunt Former· 2,958 views
Witch’s Brew KIT KAT (Taste Test + REVIEW)
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Product Reviews

Witch’s Brew KIT KAT (Taste Test + REVIEW)

Haunt Former reviews the limited-edition Witch's Brew Kit Kat, a Halloween-themed variant that combines marshmallow flavor with the classic chocolate wafer format. The video follows a casual taste-test structure, offering a first-impression reaction to this seasonally available treat. It sits within the creator's broader Halloween and horror-focused content universe.

Haunt Former· 2,070 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 (1 Hour) at Spirit, Party City, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Michaels, Target, & MORE
1:00:15
Halloween Decorating

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 (1 Hour) at Spirit, Party City, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Michaels, Target, & MORE

This hour-long video takes viewers on a Halloween shopping tour across ten major retailers — including Spirit Halloween, Michaels, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, and more — filmed during the 2022 Halloween season. The creator browses seasonal aisles and highlights available props, decorations, and novelty items at each stop. It serves as both a vicarious shopping experience and a snapshot of what the 2022 Halloween retail landscape had to offer. The structured chapter format makes it easy to jump directly to a favorite store.

Haunt Former· 166,345 views
"Kamuffins" Official Horror Anthology Book Trailer (2022) | Author Mak Ralston
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Other

"Kamuffins" Official Horror Anthology Book Trailer (2022) | Author Mak Ralston

This one-minute official trailer promotes 'Kamuffins,' a horror anthology book written by Mak Ralston and available on Amazon and Kindle. Produced by the Haunt Former channel, the trailer uses atmospheric horror visuals and audio to build interest in the collection of scary stories. The clip is promotional in nature rather than instructional, serving purely as a marketing piece for the title.

Haunt Former· 750 views
Haunt-Tober 2022: 30 Days ‘Til Halloween…
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Other

Haunt-Tober 2022: 30 Days ‘Til Halloween…

Haunt-Tober 2022 is a short promotional kickoff video from the Haunt Former channel, announcing a 30-day Halloween countdown series running through October. The clip enthusiastically signals the start of the channel's annual Halloween marathon event, inviting fans of all things spooky to tune in. It serves as a hype reel rather than a tutorial or walkthrough, setting the tone for the content to come throughout the month.

Haunt Former· 1,153 views
“Don’t Worry Darling” Doesn't Make Sense
44:35
Other

“Don’t Worry Darling” Doesn't Make Sense

This is the first episode of the Haunt Former Campfire Storytelling Podcast, in which host Mak Ralston discusses and critiques Olivia Wilde's 2022 horror-thriller 'Don't Worry Darling.' The conversation centers on the film's plot holes and perceived weaknesses in its storytelling, framed in a casual campfire-style format. While the channel covers Halloween and horror industry content broadly, this episode sits squarely in film review territory rather than haunt or prop content.

Haunt Former· 883 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Spirit, Halloween City, & Party City | ANIMATRONICS, MASKS, PROPS, MORE
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Spirit, Halloween City, & Party City | ANIMATRONICS, MASKS, PROPS, MORE

Haunt Former takes viewers on a Halloween shopping tour across three major seasonal retailers — Spirit Halloween, Halloween City, and Party City — with about ten days left until October. The video covers a wide range of in-store finds including animatronics, masks, and props, with a dedicated segment debating the merits of vintage masks. It offers an accessible snapshot of what the 2022 Halloween retail season had to offer across multiple store formats.

Haunt Former· 19,284 views
HALLOWEEN at HOME DEPOT 2022 | GIANT Animatronics, Inflatables, Props, MORE | Store Tour | Part 1
15:40
Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN at HOME DEPOT 2022 | GIANT Animatronics, Inflatables, Props, MORE | Store Tour | Part 1

Haunt Former takes viewers on a multi-stop walkthrough of Home Depot's 2022 Halloween seasonal section, showcasing the store's lineup of giant animatronics, inflatables, and decorative props. The tour spans three separate store locations, giving a broad look at what was available on shelves that season. It serves as a handy reference for collectors and decorators scouting retail offerings before buying.

Haunt Former· 7,247 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Halloween City, Target, & Walmart | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, MASKS, & MORE
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Halloween City, Target, & Walmart | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, MASKS, & MORE

Haunt Former takes viewers on a 2022 Halloween shopping tour across three major retailers — Halloween City, Target, and Walmart — showcasing their seasonal selections of animatronics, props, masks, and decorations. The video is structured as a chapter-by-chapter store walkthrough, giving haunt enthusiasts and home decorators a preview of what's available on shelves that year. It serves as a practical scouting resource for anyone planning a haunt or holiday display without having to visit every store in person.

Haunt Former· 6,720 views
CONVERTING a Spirit Halloween (Arrow) Corpse into a FROZEN ZOMBIE | Haunt Vlog
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DIY PropsBeginner

CONVERTING a Spirit Halloween (Arrow) Corpse into a FROZEN ZOMBIE | Haunt Vlog

Haunt Former modifies a Spirit Halloween (Arrow) corpse prop into a frozen zombie character nicknamed 'Freezer Burnt' to populate the freezer room of his Cotton County Crematorium home haunt. The build is presented vlog-style, showcasing how an off-the-shelf prop can be creatively repurposed to fit a specific room's theme. The quick, improvisational approach demonstrates that compelling haunt characters don't always require elaborate materials or planning.

Haunt Former· 3,606 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Halloween City, Target, Spirit, & Home Depot | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, & MORE
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Halloween City, Target, Spirit, & Home Depot | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, & MORE

A nearly 40-minute tour of four major retailers — Halloween City, Target, Spirit Halloween, and Home Depot — showcasing their 2022 Halloween stock. The creator walks viewers through each store's animatronics, props, and seasonal décor, giving a broad look at what hit shelves that year. It serves as a practical buying-season preview for decorators and haunters scouting new products.

Haunt Former· 183,543 views
“THE CREEP” (Creepshow) Halloween/Party City 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW
11:28
Prop Reviews

“THE CREEP” (Creepshow) Halloween/Party City 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW

This video walks viewers through the full unboxing, setup, and live demonstration of the officially licensed Creepshow 'The Creep' animatronic, a Halloween City exclusive produced by Seasonal Visions International. The reviewer covers the prop's light-up and cackling features, assesses build quality, and shares an overall opinion on whether it's worth adding to a Halloween display. Fans of the classic Creepshow franchise and the Shudder series will find this a useful first look before purchasing.

Haunt Former· 8,719 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Party City & Spirit Halloween | ANIMATRONICS, MASKS, DÉCOR, & MORE
32:43
Theme Park Halloween Events

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Party City & Spirit Halloween | ANIMATRONICS, MASKS, DÉCOR, & MORE

Haunt Former tours Party City and two separate Spirit Halloween locations to showcase what the 2022 Halloween season has to offer. The video covers a broad range of seasonal merchandise including animatronics, masks, décor, and miscellaneous props. With dedicated segments for masks at both Spirit locations, viewers get an extensive look at available inventory before committing to a purchase. It serves as an enthusiast's guided shopping preview for the 2022 Halloween retail season.

Haunt Former· 30,541 views
Horror Pack (August 2022) UNBOXING (4 Horror Blu-rays)
8:20
Other

Horror Pack (August 2022) UNBOXING (4 Horror Blu-rays)

The creator unboxes their August 2022 Horror Pack subscription, revealing four horror Blu-rays just as the spooky season kicks off. The video is a casual, enthusiastic reveal aimed at horror movie fans looking to build out their fall watchlist. It serves as both an unboxing and an informal look at what the Horror Pack subscription service delivers each month.

Haunt Former· 917 views
HALLOWEEN at LOWE’S 2022 | Animatronics, Giant Mummy, Haunted Mansion, & MORE | Store Tour | Part 1
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN at LOWE’S 2022 | Animatronics, Giant Mummy, Haunted Mansion, & MORE | Store Tour | Part 1

The creator walks through a Lowe's store to showcase its 2022 Halloween seasonal merchandise, highlighting standout items such as a giant mummy, animatronic props, and Haunted Mansion-themed décor. Licensed horror icons including Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, and Chucky also appear among the offerings. The tour gives Halloween enthusiasts and home haunters a ground-level look at what big-box retail had to offer that season. This is Part 1 of the walkthrough.

Haunt Former· 9,656 views
2022 Haunted House AUDIO MIX & MUSIC | Haunt Vlog
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Sound Design

2022 Haunted House AUDIO MIX & MUSIC | Haunt Vlog

In this build-vlog installment for the Cotton County Crematorium home haunt, creator Mak (Haunt Former) walks viewers through the audio landscape planned for the attraction's various scenes. He describes and plays the music and ambient sound mixes chosen to reinforce each scene's mood and story. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at how deliberate audio selection shapes the overall haunt experience.

Haunt Former· 1,183 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Spirit, Lowe’s, Michaels, & Big Lots | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, DÉCOR, & MORE
26:27
Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN HUNTING 2022 at Spirit, Lowe’s, Michaels, & Big Lots | ANIMATRONICS, PROPS, DÉCOR, & MORE

Haunt Former visits four major retailers — Michaels, Spirit Halloween, Lowe's, and Big Lots — in a single nearly half-hour Halloween shopping tour for 2022. Each store segment is timestamped, making it easy to jump to your preferred retailer. The video showcases animatronics, props, masks, and seasonal décor available that year across a range of price points and styles. It serves as a handy snapshot of what the 2022 Halloween retail season had to offer.

Haunt Former· 9,004 views
“CROUCHING ZOMBIE CHILD” Party City 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW
9:04
Prop Reviews

“CROUCHING ZOMBIE CHILD” Party City 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW

The Haunt Former channel takes a close look at the Crouching Zombie Child animatronic from Party City's 2022 Halloween lineup, walking viewers through the full unboxing, setup, and a live demonstration of the prop in action. The review gives Halloween decorators an honest, hands-on look at what to expect from this retail-grade animatronic before purchasing. At roughly 2.3 ft tall by 3 ft wide, the crouching figure features light-up effects and movement designed to startle trick-or-treaters. The presenter rounds out the video with an overall assessment of the prop's scare value and build quality.

Haunt Former· 9,683 views
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN VILLAGE Display 2022
5:39
Halloween Decorating

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN VILLAGE Display 2022

Haunt Former showcases a dedicated Halloween village display that stays up and in the spirit no matter the season. The video is a short, atmospheric tour of the miniature spooky town set to fitting Halloween music. It captures the charm and creativity of curating a themed village collection as a year-round Halloween decoration. The presentation leans into mood and aesthetics rather than step-by-step instruction.

Haunt Former· 4,516 views
HALLOWEEN at SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022 | Animatronics, Home Décor, Props | Store Tour | Part 2
15:09
Prop Reviews

HALLOWEEN at SPIRIT HALLOWEEN 2022 | Animatronics, Home Décor, Props | Store Tour | Part 2

This video is the second installment of a Spirit Halloween store tour series for 2022, revisiting two Spirit Halloween locations to showcase the season's animatronics, props, masks, and home décor offerings. The host guides viewers through the aisles, highlighting new and notable items available that year. It serves as a practical shopping preview for Halloween enthusiasts looking to see what Spirit Halloween has in stock before visiting a store themselves.

Haunt Former· 6,349 views
“REGAN” (The Exorcist) Spirit Halloween 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW
10:43
Prop Reviews

“REGAN” (The Exorcist) Spirit Halloween 2022 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW

Haunt Former unboxes, sets up, and reviews the Spirit Halloween 2022 Regan MacNeil animatronic, officially licensed from the Warner Bros. classic horror film The Exorcist. The video walks viewers through the out-of-box experience, assembly process, and a live demonstration of the prop in action. A full review rounds out the coverage, giving Halloween enthusiasts a thorough look before buying.

Haunt Former· 18,482 views
🔴 LIVE “Spooky Village” BUILD 2022
1:20:16
Halloween Decorating

🔴 LIVE “Spooky Village” BUILD 2022

In this live-streamed session, the creator assembles a Halloween-themed miniature village display to kick off the spooky season. The build features collectible village pieces from brands such as Lemax and Department 56, arranged into an atmospheric seasonal scene. The relaxed, real-time format gives viewers an unfiltered look at the layout and decorating process from start to finish.

Haunt Former· 3,908 views