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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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9 videos

How to make low lying fog / DIY fog chiller box Colorado's 9 News Facebook live
7:23
Fog & Chiller EffectsBeginner

How to make low lying fog / DIY fog chiller box Colorado's 9 News Facebook live

In this Facebook Live segment with Denver's 9 News, Frightmare Compound owner Josh Holder demonstrates how to build a simple DIY fog chiller box to produce ground-hugging low-lying fog. The short tutorial focuses on an affordable, easy method for adding a cinematic atmospheric effect to a home haunt. It aims to help hobbyists elevate their Halloween setups with a professional-looking fog effect.

The Frightmare Compound· 17,161 views
DIY Spider Web Detail for your haunted house / Web gun detailing tool for haunted houses
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Set DesignBeginner

DIY Spider Web Detail for your haunted house / Web gun detailing tool for haunted houses

In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrates a quick technique for adding realistic spider webbing to haunt scenes using a web-casting gun. The method is presented as a fast, simple way home haunters can elevate the detail and atmosphere of their sets. It's a brief, beginner-friendly overview rather than an in-depth build.

The Frightmare Compound· 5,718 views
How to hide doorways and scene transitions / DYI Home Haunt false back fridge
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Set Design

How to hide doorways and scene transitions / DYI Home Haunt false back fridge

In this short clip, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound shares a simple trick for concealing doorways and scene transitions in a home haunt. The featured idea is a false-back refrigerator that hides the path leading guests into the next scene, keeping them guessing where they're headed. It's presented as an easy effect that adds polish and surprise to a walkthrough without complex builds.

The Frightmare Compound· 5,701 views
Digital Effects from Atmosfear FX / Simple Tv or projection effect for your DIY home haunt
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Projection EffectsBeginner

Digital Effects from Atmosfear FX / Simple Tv or projection effect for your DIY home haunt

In this quick clip, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound shows how to add a cinematic touch to a home haunt using Atmosfear FX digital effects. He demonstrates a simple approach of displaying the effect on a TV or projection surface to surprise guests with minimal effort. The short runtime keeps it focused on the core idea rather than an in-depth build.

The Frightmare Compound· 5,062 views
Live wire props for your haunted house / DIY live wires for you electric room
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DIY PropsBeginner

Live wire props for your haunted house / DIY live wires for you electric room

In this quick tutorial, Josh Holder of Colorado's Frightmare Compound demonstrates a simple live wire effect using electric firecracker props to create a reliable jump scare. It's pitched as an easy, high-impact addition for an electric-themed room in a home haunt. The short runtime keeps the focus on the basic concept rather than a detailed step-by-step build.

The Frightmare Compound· 9,780 views
How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This
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DIY PropsBeginner

How to corpse a skeleton / 9 News DIY candy coating skeletons for your home haunt / Fix This

This short segment features Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrating, for a 9 News piece, how to corpse an inexpensive plastic skeleton into a convincing decomposing corpse. The technique wraps the skeleton in thin plastic, shrinks it with a heat gun, and builds up layers of dark wood stain for a weathered look. It's presented as a budget-friendly upgrade for home and garage haunts, with the recommendation to apply thin coats and layer gradually for the most realistic result.

The Frightmare Compound· 6,274 views
How to make a moving floor for your home haunted house / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects
1:22
DIY PropsBeginner

How to make a moving floor for your home haunted house / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrates how to build a simple moving floor or bridge effect for a home haunt. The unsteady surface unsettles guests as they walk across it, adding a tactile scare to a walkthrough. It's pitched as an easy, beginner-friendly upgrade for DIY haunters.

The Frightmare Compound· 71,061 views
How to make fake quicksand for your home haunt / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects
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DIY PropsBeginner

How to make fake quicksand for your home haunt / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of Colorado's long-running Frightmare Compound demonstrates how to create a fake quicksand effect for a home haunt. The quick build is pitched as an easy, fun illusion meant to surprise and entertain guests. It's framed as a simple upgrade that adds a memorable interactive moment to a DIY haunt.

The Frightmare Compound· 12,079 views
How to light your home haunt / Easy DYI Flameless Candles / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects
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Lighting TutorialsBeginner

How to light your home haunt / Easy DYI Flameless Candles / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

In this quick tip, Josh Holder of The Frightmare Compound demonstrates a simple way to add atmospheric lighting to home haunt props and scenes using flameless candles. The approach avoids running cords or wiring to power, making it easy to place light wherever it's needed. It's a fast, low-effort method aimed at elevating the look of a home haunt.

The Frightmare Compound· 6,868 views