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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

“SLIMER” Ghostbusters Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, REVIEW
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Prop Reviews

“SLIMER” Ghostbusters Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, REVIEW

Haunt Former unboxes, sets up, and reviews a commercially available Slimer animatronic decoration inspired by the Ghostbusters franchise. The video walks viewers through what's in the box, how the prop assembles, and what the animated effect looks like in action. It serves as a practical buying guide for fans who want a recognizable pop-culture centerpiece for their Halloween display.

Haunt Former· 2,215 views
HALLOWEEN at SPIRIT HALLOWEEN | Animatronics, Props, Decor | 2025
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Prop Reviews

HALLOWEEN at SPIRIT HALLOWEEN | Animatronics, Props, Decor | 2025

Haunt Former tours a 2025 Spirit Halloween location, walking viewers through the store's latest lineup of animatronics, props, and decorations. The video highlights standout items on the floor, including pieces tied to a subway theme. It serves as an early-season preview for Halloween enthusiasts scouting what Spirit Halloween has to offer this year.

Haunt Former· 8,008 views
HALLOWEEN HUNTING at CRACKER BARREL & LOWE’S | Animatronics, Home Decor, Props | 2025
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN HUNTING at CRACKER BARREL & LOWE’S | Animatronics, Home Decor, Props | 2025

Haunt Former takes viewers on a retail Halloween hunt across two stops — Cracker Barrel and Lowe's — to preview what each store has on offer for the 2025 Halloween season. The video tours both locations, spotlighting animatronics, props, and seasonal home decor as they hit shelves. It serves as a practical early-season scouting guide for Halloween shoppers and decorators looking to see what's new before making a trip themselves.

Haunt Former· 4,954 views
🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween AND HalloweenCostumes NEW ANIMATRONICS
1:33:37
Prop Reviews

🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween AND HalloweenCostumes NEW ANIMATRONICS

A nearly hour-and-a-half live review session covering new animatronic releases from both Spirit Halloween and HalloweenCostumes.com for the upcoming season. The host walks through dozens of props one by one — from licensed characters like Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters Terror Dog, and Killer Klowns to original creations like Back Bend Bonnie and the Mutant Sewer Rat — offering real-time reactions and commentary. The video opens with a broader discussion on the current state of Halloween retail before diving into the product showcases. Timestamped chapters make it easy to jump directly to any specific prop of interest.

Haunt Former· 3,364 views
HALLOWEEN at AT HOME | Home Decor, Animated Props | 2025
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN at AT HOME | Home Decor, Animated Props | 2025

Haunt Former takes viewers on an early-season walkthrough of At Home, a large home décor retail chain, to preview its 2025 Halloween merchandise lineup. The video highlights animated props, seasonal decorations, and other Halloween offerings currently hitting store shelves. It serves as a first look for shoppers and haunters eager to see what's available well ahead of October. The creator's enthusiasm for early Halloween season shopping comes through in the casual, exploratory format.

Haunt Former· 37,741 views
HALLOWEEN at MICHAELS | Lemax Spooky Town, Home Decor | 2025
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Product Reviews

HALLOWEEN at MICHAELS | Lemax Spooky Town, Home Decor | 2025

This video takes viewers on a tour of Michaels' surprisingly early Halloween floor sets — stocked in June 2025 — across two store locations. The bulk of the runtime is devoted to the Lemax Spooky Town collection, with a narrated segment highlighting individual pieces followed by a narration-free walk for uninterrupted viewing. It serves as both a first-look shopping guide and a showcase for Lemax collectors eager to see what's hitting shelves this season.

Haunt Former· 5,740 views
UNBOXING 3 NEW Lemax 2025 Spooky Town Pieces (& Accessories )
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Product Reviews

UNBOXING 3 NEW Lemax 2025 Spooky Town Pieces (& Accessories )

The host unboxes three new Lemax Spooky Town pieces and accessories from the 2025 lineup, sharing a first look at the latest additions to the popular Halloween village collectible series. The video offers an enthusiastic, up-close examination of each item straight from the packaging. It serves as a helpful preview for collectors and Halloween decorators considering additions to their Spooky Town displays.

Haunt Former· 2,530 views
🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween 2025 Teaser Analysis & The State of the Industry (feat. Nostalgia)
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Other

🔴 LIVE Spirit Halloween 2025 Teaser Analysis & The State of the Industry (feat. Nostalgia)

Haunt Former hosts a live commentary session breaking down early Spirit Halloween 2025 teasers while reflecting on the broader state of the Halloween retail and haunt industry. The discussion weaves in nostalgia, examining how the industry has evolved over time. At nearly 80 minutes, this is a deep-dive conversation piece aimed at engaged Halloween enthusiasts who follow the hobby year-round.

Haunt Former· 2,721 views
Dark Universe Merch UNBOXING #epicuniverse #darkuniverse #universalmonsters #blindbag
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Dark Universe Merch UNBOXING #epicuniverse #darkuniverse #universalmonsters #blindbag

This short unboxing video showcases merchandise from Dark Universe, the Universal Monsters-themed land at Universal's Epic Universe. The creator opens what appears to be blind bag items tied to the new theme park attraction. It offers a quick first look at the collectible goods available at the park.

Haunt Former· 1,789 views
Halloween at Home Depot 2025 is WILD. Literally.
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Product Reviews

Halloween at Home Depot 2025 is WILD. Literally.

Haunt Former takes viewers through Home Depot's Halloween 2025 seasonal offerings in what appears to be a walkthrough and review of the retailer's latest spooky lineup. The video showcases what the channel describes as a wild assortment of new props, decorations, and animatronics available for the 2025 season. Running nearly 40 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at what consumers can expect to find on shelves this year.

Haunt Former· 4,270 views
The Obligatory Haunt Former Channel Update
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Other

The Obligatory Haunt Former Channel Update

Haunt Former creator Mak Ralston returns with a channel update video covering what's been going on and what's ahead for the channel. The video touches on the broader Haunt Former brand, which spans Halloween and haunt industry content, horror book authorship, creepypasta narrations, and short horror films. It serves as a reintroduction for returning viewers and a welcome for newcomers to the community.

Haunt Former· 2,347 views
Wolf Man (2025): A Fresh, Suspenseful Werewolf Story… Yet Underwhelming
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Other

Wolf Man (2025): A Fresh, Suspenseful Werewolf Story… Yet Underwhelming

Haunt Former delivers a 13-minute review of the 2025 film Wolf Man, directed by Leigh Whannell of The Invisible Man fame. The video offers a critical take on Whannell's modern reimagining of the classic werewolf monster, finding it fresh and suspenseful yet ultimately falling short of expectations. As a horror-focused channel, Haunt Former frames the review through a genre enthusiast's lens, making it relevant to fans of Halloween and haunt culture who follow horror cinema.

Haunt Former· 927 views
🔴 LIVE Halloween Party Expo 2025, Lowe's, Morris, ToTS, Lemax & MORE...
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Product Reviews

🔴 LIVE Halloween Party Expo 2025, Lowe's, Morris, ToTS, Lemax & MORE...

This wide-ranging live video tours the 2025 Halloween product landscape, covering new releases and leaks from major retailers and manufacturers including Lemax Spooky Town, Department 56, Lowe's, Distortions Unlimited, Trick or Treat Studios, and Morris Costumes. The host also reflects on the closures of Party City, Big Lots, and Zagone and what those losses mean for the haunt and Halloween community. Coverage of the Halloween and Party Expo 2025 rounds out the episode with a look at what the industry is bringing to consumers this season. It's a broad industry check-in for Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan their 2025 purchases and builds.

Haunt Former· 2,749 views
Top 5 Horror Movies of 2024 (+Honorable Mentions, Anticipated 2025 Movies, & Worst Picks)
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Other

Top 5 Horror Movies of 2024 (+Honorable Mentions, Anticipated 2025 Movies, & Worst Picks)

A year-end horror movie roundup covering the best, worst, and honorable-mention films of 2024, hosted by the Haunt Former channel. The video takes a look back at standout and disappointing releases while also casting an eye forward to anticipated horror films coming in 2025. It follows a structured countdown format with commentary and personal picks from the creator.

Haunt Former· 1,185 views
The Ultimate 2024 HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONIC Tier List
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Prop Reviews

The Ultimate 2024 HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONIC Tier List

Haunt Former ranks over 100 Halloween animatronics from major retailers in a comprehensive 2024 tier list, sharing personal opinions on which props stand out and which fall flat. The video covers offerings from stores such as Spirit Halloween, Home Depot, Lowe's, Party City, and Halloween City. At nearly an hour long, it serves as a broad survey of the retail animatronic landscape heading into Halloween 2024. A companion tiermaker link lets viewers build and share their own rankings.

Haunt Former· 2,991 views
So, About Spirit Christmas…
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Other

So, About Spirit Christmas…

Spirit Halloween has launched a Christmas-themed spin-off chain of seasonal pop-up stores, and Haunt Former takes a close look at how the concept holds up compared to its Halloween counterpart. The video explores the store's offerings, including animated props and holiday-horror themed decorations featuring characters like Frankenstein, clowns, Santa, and the Grinch. The creator offers commentary and comparison on whether Spirit Christmas captures the same magic that makes Spirit Halloween a beloved annual tradition.

Haunt Former· 3,525 views
MORE Shopping for HALLOWEEN DEALS on November 1st (& 2nd)
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Halloween Decorating

MORE Shopping for HALLOWEEN DEALS on November 1st (& 2nd)

Haunt Former continues their post-Halloween tradition by hitting stores on November 1st and 2nd in search of discounted Halloween merchandise. The video documents clearance finds across major retailers including Spirit Halloween, Party City, and Walmart. It's a continuation of a series aimed at helping Halloween enthusiasts stock up for next year at reduced prices.

Haunt Former· 3,231 views
Shopping for HALLOWEEN DEALS on November 1st
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Halloween Decorating

Shopping for HALLOWEEN DEALS on November 1st

This video follows the creator on a November 1st shopping run to take advantage of post-Halloween clearance sales at major seasonal retailers. It captures the bittersweet feeling of Halloween ending while highlighting the opportunity to score deeply discounted spooky merchandise. The outing serves as both entertainment and practical inspiration for Halloween enthusiasts looking to stock up for next year at reduced prices.

Haunt Former· 2,627 views
5 Scary Stories for HALLOWEEN
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Other

5 Scary Stories for HALLOWEEN

A Halloween tradition returns with five narrated horror stories sourced from the creepypasta community, spanning haunted houses, eerie rituals, and unsettling encounters. The roughly hour-long compilation is designed as a sit-back listening experience for Halloween night. Stories are drawn from multiple authors including the channel creator's own work, with atmospheric background music enhancing the mood.

Haunt Former· 627 views
NIGHTMARE FUEL: What Scares Me // Episode 14 // Mount Rushmore, Saudi Arabian Witch, Count to Ten…
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Other

NIGHTMARE FUEL: What Scares Me // Episode 14 // Mount Rushmore, Saudi Arabian Witch, Count to Ten…

Episode 14 of Haunt Former's ongoing 'Nightmare Fuel' series delivers five more deeply unsettling entries curated to creep out even seasoned horror fans. Topics span a range of disturbing subjects including a Saudi Arabian witch legend, an eerie Mount Rushmore piece, a 'count to ten' scenario, and more. The video leans into the spirit of Halloween with atmospheric music and the creator's signature horror-host presentation style. It sits within the broader Haunt Former universe of horror content, which also includes creepypasta narrations, short films, and haunt industry news.

Haunt Former· 993 views
“Shelter 16” Haunted Trail 2024 Full Walk-Thru
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Haunted House Walkthroughs

“Shelter 16” Haunted Trail 2024 Full Walk-Thru

Haunt Former presents a full walk-through of Shelter 16, a creator-built outdoor haunted trail set in a campground or national park environment for Halloween 2024. The trail features zombie and park ranger themes and represents the creator's first foray into outdoor haunted trail design. The video serves as a end-of-season recap, capturing scares and guest reactions from what the creator describes as a successful year.

Haunt Former· 1,002 views
“FRANKENSTEIN” Home Depot 2024 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW
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Prop Reviews

“FRANKENSTEIN” Home Depot 2024 Animatronic UNBOXING, SET-UP, DEMO, & REVIEW

Haunt Former unboxes, assembles, and demos the officially licensed Frankenstein animatronic prop available at Home Depot for Halloween 2024. The video walks viewers through everything from first look out of the box to a full working demonstration, then closes with an honest review. As a Universal Monsters licensed piece, the prop carries recognizable classic-horror appeal for collectors and decorators alike.

Haunt Former· 6,294 views
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN Village Display 2024
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Halloween Decorating

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN Village Display 2024

Haunt Former showcases their 2024 Halloween village display, featuring a curated collection of spooky miniature buildings and figures — the kind of scene where Halloween never ends. The video highlights pieces consistent with popular collectible Halloween village lines, set against an atmospheric horror-themed backdrop. It's a short but visually immersive look at how a dedicated collector arranges and presents their display for maximum spooky effect.

Haunt Former· 389 views
Halloween Horror Nights 33 (Universal Orlando) HALLOWEEN EVENT VLOG 2024
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Halloween Horror Nights 33 (Universal Orlando) HALLOWEEN EVENT VLOG 2024

Haunt Former visits Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 33 for the 2024 season and documents the experience in vlog format. The video covers the event's haunted houses, scare zones, and overall atmosphere with personal opinions and discussion. It serves as both an experiential walkthrough and an informal review of HHN's latest offerings.

Haunt Former· 442 views