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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

How to FIX the Halloween Industry 🎃
3:40
Other

How to FIX the Halloween Industry 🎃

Haunt Former shares his personal perspective on what changes could improve the Halloween and haunted attraction industry. The video is a short opinion piece aimed at sparking conversation within the haunt community. Viewers are invited to weigh in on whether they agree with the suggestions offered.

Haunt Former· 680 views
The Haunt Prop Shed 2015 Update #2
2:47
Home Haunts

The Haunt Prop Shed 2015 Update #2

This short update video offers a peek inside the creator's dedicated haunt prop shed, showcasing its evolving layout and growing collection of Halloween props. It is the second in a series of progress updates for the 2015 haunt season. The clip gives fellow haunters a behind-the-scenes look at how one home haunter organizes and stores their seasonal arsenal.

Haunt Former· 1,441 views
Noosed Zombie Prisoner Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews
7:24
Prop Reviews~$30

Noosed Zombie Prisoner Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former unboxes and reviews a budget-friendly hanging zombie prisoner prop standing approximately five feet tall. The piece is constructed from a combination of fabric, plastic, and latex foam and is available at a low price point that makes it accessible for haunters on a tight budget. The review walks viewers through the prop's appearance, construction quality, and overall value for the money.

Haunt Former· 1,879 views
SAVE THE GEMMY SNOWFLAKE SPINNING SNOWMAN!
3:43
Prop Reviews

SAVE THE GEMMY SNOWFLAKE SPINNING SNOWMAN!

This short video from Haunt Former centers on the Gemmy Snowflake Spinning Snowman, a beloved animated holiday prop, and rallies the community to celebrate and preserve it. Viewers are encouraged to participate by sharing photos of their own snowmen using a dedicated hashtag. The video appears to be part of the channel's broader R.I.P. Reviews series, which spotlights discontinued or hard-to-find props. It reflects the passionate collector culture common among Halloween and holiday prop enthusiasts.

Haunt Former· 6,854 views
Spirit Halloween Decor Clearance Sale HUGE SAVINGS (50-75% OFF!)
0:29
Product Reviews

Spirit Halloween Decor Clearance Sale HUGE SAVINGS (50-75% OFF!)

This video highlights a Spirit Halloween clearance sale event, alerting viewers to significant post-season discounts on Halloween props and decorations. The host encourages haunters and Halloween enthusiasts to shop quickly before popular items sell out or are retired. It serves as a timely shopping guide for those looking to stock up on décor and props at reduced prices.

Haunt Former· 923 views
Halloween Megastore 2015
3:55
Prop Reviews

Halloween Megastore 2015

Haunt Former takes viewers on a casual walkthrough of a Halloween Megastore location in Orlando, Florida, one of the largest Halloween retail chains operating across Florida and New York. The tour showcases the store's wide variety of masks, costumes, and props available for the 2015 season. While the creator notes some items were damaged and prices leaned high, the overall scale and selection left a strong impression. A new location closer to the creator in Tampa is also mentioned with anticipation.

Haunt Former· 7,309 views
Urban Legends Haunt Build 2015 | Garage Layout
8:21
Home Haunts

Urban Legends Haunt Build 2015 | Garage Layout

This is part two of Haunt Former's 2015 build series for Urban Legends, a themed haunted attraction based in Thurston Groves, Florida. The video walks viewers through the physical floor plan and room layout of the garage-based haunt, which draws its scare scenarios from urban legends and myths spanning the globe. It offers an inside look at how a home haunter translates a thematic concept into a mapped-out walk-through experience.

Haunt Former· 2,244 views
How to Make a PVC Halloween Prop | Haunters Workshop
9:52
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a PVC Halloween Prop | Haunters Workshop

This is the debut episode of Haunters Workshop, a DIY series focused on building Halloween props and effects for home haunts and haunted houses. The tutorial walks viewers through constructing a life-size Halloween figure using PVC pipe. It's part of an ongoing series that encourages community participation by inviting viewers to submit their own prop ideas for future episodes.

Haunt Former· 57,883 views
Jurassic World (2015) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews
3:46
Other

Jurassic World (2015) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews the 2015 blockbuster Jurassic World as part of his R.I.P. Reviews series, sharing a brief enthusiastic take on the film. Despite being hosted on a Halloween-focused channel with haunt-related sponsors and branding, the content itself has no meaningful Halloween, haunt, or horror-craft subject matter. At just four minutes, it functions as a casual fan review rather than any kind of instructional or Halloween-relevant video.

Haunt Former· 5,192 views
Scream 4 (2011) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews
6:20
Other

Scream 4 (2011) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Hosts Jared and Mak of the R.I.P. Reviews series share their thoughts on Wes Craven's Scream 4 (2011), discussing what makes the film stand out in the slasher genre. The review is part of a recurring horror movie segment on the Haunt Former channel, which is otherwise focused on Halloween prop builds and home haunts. The hosts offer their personal take on the film's scares and originality in a short, casual format.

Haunt Former· 568 views
HAUNT FORMER'S 1,500 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL
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Other

HAUNT FORMER'S 1,500 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL

Haunt Former celebrates reaching 1,500 subscribers with a heartfelt thank-you to their Halloween community. The short video highlights the channel's core content pillars — prop reviews, Halloween prop builds, and haunted house walkthroughs — and acknowledges sponsors and music contributors. It serves as a community touchstone rather than a instructional or build video.

Haunt Former· 581 views
Urban Legends Haunt Build 2015 | Map Layout
8:40
Home Haunts

Urban Legends Haunt Build 2015 | Map Layout

This is the first installment of Haunt Former's 2015 build series documenting the creation of Urban Legends, a home haunted house attraction based in Thurston Groves, Florida. The video focuses on the map and floor plan layout for the season, establishing the structural blueprint before construction begins. The haunt draws its theme from urban legends and myths sourced from around the world, giving each zone a distinct folklore-inspired identity. It sets the stage for subsequent build videos covering props, set dressing, and effects.

Haunt Former· 1,516 views
Halloween 2015 NEW Animated Props (Spoilers)
6:24
Prop Reviews

Halloween 2015 NEW Animated Props (Spoilers)

This video offers an early-season preview of new animated Halloween props for 2015 from multiple manufacturers, including Morbid Enterprises, Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Trick or Treat Studios. The host highlights standout pieces across the lineups, describing them as some of the strongest offerings in recent years. Viewers are also teased that Tekky Toys and Spirit Halloween's selections will be covered in a follow-up reveal.

Haunt Former· 9,670 views
Deady Bear Prop Review | R.I.P. Reviews
5:48
Prop Reviews

Deady Bear Prop Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews the Deady Bear, a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop designed to look like a sinister stuffed animal. When triggered by its motion sensor, the bear activates a stabbing action while its head turns side to side. The review is part of the ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series, giving Halloween enthusiasts an up-close look at seasonal retail props before committing to a purchase.

Haunt Former· 18,007 views
Happy Best Friends Day!
1:27
Other

Happy Best Friends Day!

A short, lighthearted appreciation post from Haunt Former celebrating Best Friends Day with their haunt community followers. The creator addresses fans affectionately in keeping with the Halloween theme. At just one minute, it functions as a fun community shout-out rather than an instructional video.

Haunt Former· 332 views
The Hatbox Ghost Prop Build | Part 2
3:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

The Hatbox Ghost Prop Build | Part 2

Part 2 of a custom build series recreating the iconic Hatbox Ghost from Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction. The creator tackles one of Halloween's most beloved and recognizable prop characters as a home-built project. At just three minutes, this installment offers a focused progress update on the build rather than a comprehensive tutorial.

Haunt Former· 2,368 views
The Haunt Prop Storage Facility 2015 Update #1
4:41
Home Haunts

The Haunt Prop Storage Facility 2015 Update #1

A brief 2015 update video from Haunt Former giving viewers a look at his Halloween prop storage facility and the various props housed within it. The video serves as a casual check-in for fans of the channel, showcasing the collection between haunt seasons. It is part of a broader series that includes prop builds, haunt walkthroughs, and prop reviews.

Haunt Former· 586 views
Gemmy 2015 NEW Halloween Props and Inflatables (Spoilers)
3:36
Prop Reviews

Gemmy 2015 NEW Halloween Props and Inflatables (Spoilers)

This short video offers an early look at Gemmy's new Halloween prop and inflatable lineup for 2015, previewing what the brand had in store for the season. The host walks viewers through the new offerings using photos, including a Frankenstein inflatable, and acknowledges a shot that didn't capture the character's face clearly. It serves as a useful heads-up for collectors and decorators scouting mass-market Halloween releases.

Haunt Former· 10,524 views
The Haunters of YouTube | Halloween's BIGGEST Shoutout 🎃
7:14
Other

The Haunters of YouTube | Halloween's BIGGEST Shoutout 🎃

A celebratory community shoutout video from Haunt Former that spotlights fellow Halloween enthusiasts — dubbed 'Haunters' — across YouTube. The video defines what it means to be a Haunter: someone passionate about all things spooky who lives for the Halloween season. It serves as a love letter to the broader Halloween creator community rather than a tutorial or build video.

Haunt Former· 799 views
The Hatbox Ghost Prop Build | Part 1
3:30
DIY Props

The Hatbox Ghost Prop Build | Part 1

Haunt Former kicks off a multi-part build series tackling one of Halloween's most iconic figures — the Hatbox Ghost, inspired by Disney's legendary Haunted Mansion attraction. This first episode establishes the project scope and the creator's intent to bring the beloved character to life as a custom Halloween prop. The channel is clear that this is a fan-made homage with no affiliation to Disney. As a short introductory installment, it sets the stage for the detailed construction work to follow in subsequent parts.

Haunt Former· 3,276 views
Haunt Former's Halloween SPOOK-TACULAR!
0:22
Other

Haunt Former's Halloween SPOOK-TACULAR!

This is a channel promotional video for Haunt Former, a year-round Halloween content creator active as far back as 2015. The video pitches the channel's core content pillars — prop builds, haunted house walkthroughs, and Halloween prop reviews — to new viewers. It positions summer as prime Halloween-prep season rather than downtime, encouraging subscriptions ahead of a June content push.

Haunt Former· 487 views
Top 10 HALLOWEEN STORES
7:51
Product Reviews

Top 10 HALLOWEEN STORES

Haunt Former counts down the top 10 stores for buying Halloween props and decorations, offering a fun seasonal shopping guide for enthusiasts. The video serves as a buyer's resource for anyone looking to stock up on Halloween décor each year. Viewers are also invited to share their own favorite Halloween retailers that may not have made the list.

Haunt Former· 39,665 views
Haunt Former Against Charlie Charlie Challenge
2:04
Other

Haunt Former Against Charlie Charlie Challenge

In this brief clip, the Haunt Former channel's host Mak delivers a lighthearted but sincere message urging viewers to steer clear of the Charlie Charlie Challenge. The tone is friendly and community-minded, prioritizing the well-being of the channel's audience. At under two minutes, it functions more as a personal address than a tutorial or haunt showcase.

Haunt Former· 1,614 views
Poltergeist (2015) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews
11:00
Other

Poltergeist (2015) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former hosts Jared and Mak deliver a Halloween-flavored review of the 2015 Poltergeist remake, helping viewers decide whether the film is worth their time. The review is part of the channel's recurring R.I.P. Reviews series, which examines horror and Halloween-adjacent content through an enthusiast lens. Running roughly eleven minutes, the segment fits within Haunt Former's broader identity as a Halloween lifestyle channel covering haunts, prop builds, and seasonal culture.

Haunt Former· 1,624 views