The Screening Room

The Halloween Video Library

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.

HOW TO: Overwatch Mercy Wings

This short tutorial from Madeyewlook walks viewers through building DIY Mercy wings from the game Overwatch using foam board, acrylic paint, a hot glue gun, and a Sharpie. The build is budget-friendly and accessible to beginners, with regular cardboard offered as a more flexible alternative material. The finished wings are designed to complement a full Mercy cosplay or Halloween costume, and a companion body paint tutorial is referenced for the complete look.

Madeyewlook· 178,682 views

Speed Paint: Melted Skull (Limited Edition Prints!)

3:30

Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Speed Paint: Melted Skull (Limited Edition Prints!)

This speed-paint video by Madeyewlook showcases the creation of a striking melted skull design using acrylic paint and watercolor pencils. The time-lapse format condenses the full artistic process into a fast-paced, visually engaging watch. The piece was also released as a limited-edition print, highlighting the crossover between Halloween makeup artistry and fine art.

Madeyewlook· 237,583 views

Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 2: Clothes, Mouth, and Knife

4:38

DIY PropsIntermediate

Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 2: Clothes, Mouth, and Knife

This is the second installment in a multi-part build series focused on creating a Jeff the Killer prop inspired by the popular creepypasta character. The creator works on painting the character's iconic mouth detail and a knife prop using acrylic paint, while also sourcing appropriate clothing to complete the figure. The video documents incremental progress toward a finished display-ready Halloween prop.

Haunt Former· 2,555 views

6:13

Costume TutorialsBeginner$10–$30

DIY Steampunk Hat

This beginner-friendly tutorial from Madeyewlook walks viewers through transforming a basic fuzzy top hat into a steampunk prop using everyday craft supplies. Techniques include tea-staining for an aged look, acrylic paint layering for a weathered metallic finish, and attaching decorative gears and chains. Most materials are sourced from craft stores, making this an accessible and affordable Halloween costume build. It marks the channel's first-ever DIY costume tutorial.

Madeyewlook· 306,610 views

11:28

DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost / budget-friendly

prop steaks

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick and budget-friendly technique for crafting realistic-looking prop steaks suited for a butcher or slaughterhouse haunt scene. The method, credited to Virgil Taylor of Resurrection Studios, uses pink foam as the base and achieves a convincing raw-meat appearance through layered acrylic paint and leather stains. The result is a highly effective set-dressing piece that can be replicated in quantity without significant cost or skill. Optional silicone caulk adds extra texture for a more gruesome finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,917 views