Halloween Universe

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.

66 videos

Corpsing a DEAD MERMAID Halloween/Haunt PROP
5:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

Corpsing a DEAD MERMAID Halloween/Haunt PROP

Haunt Former documents the corpsing process for a dead mermaid prop as part of the nautical-themed 'Port Chum' haunted attraction build at Fearville. The video walks through painting and detailing techniques used to give the mermaid a decomposed, horrifying appearance fitting for a seaside haunt environment. At just six minutes, it offers a focused, vlog-style look at one specific stage of a larger professional haunt build.

Haunt Former· 1,448 views
Making FISHING CRATE & CHUM BUCKET Halloween/Haunt PROPS
4:55
DIY PropsBeginner

Making FISHING CRATE & CHUM BUCKET Halloween/Haunt PROPS

Haunt Former documents the creation of two nautical-themed props — fishing crates and chum buckets — destined to populate the harbor-side environment of the Port Chum Haunted Hayride. The short vlog-style episode offers a quick look at the build and painting process for these atmospheric scatter pieces. Both props are designed to reinforce the seaside horror setting across multiple locations within the haunt. This is part of an ongoing series chronicling the full development of the Port Chum event.

Haunt Former· 1,375 views
Painting Halloween Props Timed Run at Distortions Unlimited
8:19
DIY Props

Painting Halloween Props Timed Run at Distortions Unlimited

The Distortions Unlimited production team walks viewers through a real-time timed paint run on their Pumpkin Witch prop, one of their standout releases from 2023. The video reveals the layered steps professional painters use to bring a commercial Halloween prop to life. As a studio with over four decades of monster-making experience, Distortions offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at factory-level prop finishing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,523 views
Making Halloween Animatronics and Haunted Tree Props | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited
3:33
DIY Animatronics

Making Halloween Animatronics and Haunted Tree Props | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited reveals how the veteran prop manufacturer builds Halloween animatronics and scenic props at a production scale. The video showcases two featured products: the Creep Show animatronic clown and a Haunted Tree prop from their 2023 lineup. Viewers get a rare glimpse into the paint and assembly workflows of a company with over four decades of monster-making experience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,878 views
HOW TO MAKE FAKE BLOOD for DIY Halloween Props & SFX Makeup | Monster Lab
27:02
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

HOW TO MAKE FAKE BLOOD for DIY Halloween Props & SFX Makeup | Monster Lab

Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through multiple fake blood formulas in this Monster Lab episode — one using kitchen staples like Karo syrup and red food coloring for SFX makeup (referencing the classic Dick Smith approach), and a separate prop-only formula built around Liquitex gel medium. Ed then demonstrates how the prop blood is applied and painted onto finished Halloween pieces. The episode reinforces a key creative philosophy: blood adds narrative and character to any monster or prop.

DistortionsUnlimited· 39,052 views
Andor Holoprojector Replica Prop | #starwars
6:15
DIY PropsIntermediate

Andor Holoprojector Replica Prop | #starwars

This build video walks through recreating the Pre-Mor Holoprojector from Episode 3 of the Andor TV series as a handheld replica prop. The creator kitbashes a vintage Bandai handheld game as the prop's base, integrates functional LED lighting, and adds a 3D-printed bezel for screen accuracy. Layered spray paint and acrylic washes are used to achieve a weathered, lived-in Star Wars aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 8,185 views
Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited
6:49
DIY Animatronics

Halloween Prop Making Mayhem | Inside Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited's Colorado workshop as the team races to fulfill Halloween 2022 orders for props and animatronics. The footage showcases the hands-on craftsmanship involved in producing pieces like a dragon head, an electric chair animatronic, and other creature-based props. Distortions Unlimited has over 40 years of experience creating professional-grade monsters, masks, and animatronics for haunted attractions, events, and home decorators. The video offers an energetic, fast-paced look at what goes into bringing high-impact Halloween creations to life at a commercial scale.

DistortionsUnlimited· 31,755 views
DIY Skull Tutorial - Make this Halloween Skull from a cheap foam wig head!!
13:43
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$15

DIY Skull Tutorial - Make this Halloween Skull from a cheap foam wig head!!

This tutorial walks viewers through converting an inexpensive foam wig head into a Halloween skull prop using a hot wire cutting knife. With just a few strategic cuts, the plain foam form takes on a convincing skull shape ready for painting, corpsing, or decorating. The creator notes the finished skull pairs well with pool noodle skeleton builds, making it a natural companion project for budget-minded haunters.

Monster Tutorials· 12,882 views
Terrifying Makeover! Spirit Halloween Regan Animatronic 2022
5:42
Prop ReviewsIntermediate

Terrifying Makeover! Spirit Halloween Regan Animatronic 2022

This video features an unboxing and hands-on makeover of Spirit Halloween's 2022 Regan animatronic, inspired by The Exorcist. The creator's son takes the lead on the transformation, using the prop's existing sculpt as a foundation and enhancing details that were felt to be underutilized out of the box. The result is a noticeably more terrifying finished piece, with the creator expressing pride in the improvements made.

SpookYouLaterz· 16,826 views
Distortions Unlimited Behind the Monsters | Making Animatronic Props
30:49
DIY AnimatronicsPro

Distortions Unlimited Behind the Monsters | Making Animatronic Props

This behind-the-scenes video from Distortions Unlimited — a Halloween industry veteran with over 40 years in the business — pulls back the curtain on professional animatronic prop production. Viewers follow the team through multiple production stages, including the mechanical build of the Fartman and Demon Fury animatronics, sound selection, and a timed painting demonstration with Ed Edmunds and Tom. The roughly 30-minute runtime gives an unusually candid look at how a commercial Halloween prop company operates across its various departments.

DistortionsUnlimited· 47,172 views
Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes
6:11
Prop Reviews

Distortions Unlimited Jack Widow FIRST PAINT TEST in Jan. 2022 Behind the Scenes

Distortions Unlimited offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the early paint-testing process for their 2022 Jack Widow Giant Halloween Spider prop. Artists Ed and Tom each painted one side of the prototype using different color schemes, allowing a direct side-by-side comparison before Marsha weighed in with creative direction. The footage documents how the team iterated through multiple paint designs before arriving at the final production look. Jack Widow went on to become one of the company's most popular props of the 2022 season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,955 views
Distortions Unlimited Getting Ready For Transworld 2022 | March Behind the Scenes Tour
7:50
DIY Animatronics

Distortions Unlimited Getting Ready For Transworld 2022 | March Behind the Scenes Tour

Distortions Unlimited opens their workshop doors for a behind-the-scenes look at production life as the team prepares for Transworld 2022. Marsha guides viewers through multiple departments, showcasing the Creepshow clown animatronic, a Yeti prop mid-hairing in the paint room, and sculptor Tom Cassidy's work-in-progress Mutant spitting animatronic. Ed and Marsha weigh in on the Mutant sculpt's creative direction, offering a rare glimpse into the professional feedback loop that shapes finished haunt-industry products.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,340 views
Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory
6:07
Professional Haunted Attractions

Gorilla Tours Distortions Unlimited Monster Making Factory

A lighthearted factory tour of Distortions Unlimited, one of the Halloween industry's longest-running professional prop and costume manufacturers, hosted by owner Marsha Taub-Edmunds alongside an uninvited gorilla visitor. The tour walks through key production departments including sculpting, welding, the paint room, pouring, and shipping. With over 40 years in the business, Distortions Unlimited supplies professional-quality animatronics, masks, props, and costumes to haunts and theme parks worldwide. The video blends humor with a genuine peek behind the curtain of large-scale Halloween manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,592 views
airbrush painting a giant insect bug beetle scary prop
5:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

airbrush painting a giant insect bug beetle scary prop

StiltbeastStudios walks through the airbrushing process used to bring a large, scary insect or beetle prop to life with realistic color and detail. The video focuses on painting techniques applied to a finished creature sculpture, demonstrating how paint transforms a raw prop into a convincing haunted-attraction-ready piece. At just five minutes, it offers a focused look at the finishing stage of prop creation.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,756 views
Micro Monster Lab LIVE Paint Texture
8:56
DIY Props

Micro Monster Lab LIVE Paint Texture

Distortions Unlimited hosts a live painting and texture session focused on their Micro Monster Lab project. The session gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at professional prop finishing techniques used by one of the industry's leading haunted attraction suppliers. As a channel-membership-gated live stream, it offers an intimate, real-time learning experience not typically available in standard tutorials.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,632 views
Distortions Production Livestream June 2021
31:27
Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Production Livestream June 2021

This Distortions Unlimited livestream offers a candid behind-the-scenes tour of their production facility during the busy 2021 Halloween season. Viewers get to watch veteran artist Ed Edmunds share painting tips, observe mold-making as the new Monster Day mascot is poured, and check in with various team members across departments including welding and office operations. It's an engaging look at the full workflow of a professional Halloween prop company gearing up for the season.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,905 views
Halloween prop repair
21:32
DIY PropsIntermediate

Halloween prop repair

StiltbeastStudios walks through how to repair and restore Halloween props that have suffered damage over time, focusing specifically on latex and foam-filled pieces. The tutorial covers the rebuilding process from assessing damage through to repainting, using techniques the channel has developed for bringing degraded props back to display-worthy condition. It addresses a frequently requested topic from the creator's audience, making it a practical resource for prop owners dealing with wear and tear.

StiltbeastStudios· 25,025 views
Painting castle rock
15:32
DIY PropsBeginner

Painting castle rock

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a straightforward painting technique for achieving realistic castle rock wall finishes, using a Castle Grayskull diorama as the demonstration subject. The approach is designed to be accessible and repeatable, delivering convincing stone texture without advanced skill. At 16 minutes, the tutorial moves efficiently through the core steps while keeping the process approachable for hobbyists at most experience levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,836 views
Paintapalooza!
4:11:55
DIY Props

Paintapalooza!

Paintapalooza is an extended painting-focused session from StiltbeastStudios, the creative home of veteran haunt designer Allen Hopps. Running over four hours, the video dives deep into the art of painting Halloween props and masks for haunted attraction use. It appears to be a comprehensive, marathon-style instructional or live-format event centered on paint application and finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,120 views
EASY & CHEAP How to Create a Fake Heart | SFX Makeup for Beginners (CC)
12:58
Makeup TutorialsBeginnerlow cost

EASY & CHEAP How to Create a Fake Heart | SFX Makeup for Beginners (CC)

Madeyewlook walks beginners through crafting a realistic fake heart prop using children's air dry clay and alcohol-activated makeup paints. The build is straightforward and budget-friendly, relying on easily sourced materials. While the prop can be completed in a day, full hardening takes a few days, and finishing with a clear coat dramatically extends its lifespan — the creator's own heart prop has lasted four years with this method.

Madeyewlook· 96,331 views
Rotten Gourd Tutorial - DIY creepy and spooky Halloween Gourd
18:05
DIY PropsIntermediate

Rotten Gourd Tutorial - DIY creepy and spooky Halloween Gourd

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a creepy rotten gourd Halloween prop from start to finish. The build centers on a foam gourd base that is distressed and detailed with acrylic teeth, resin cast eyes, and fly accents to sell the decayed look. Companion tutorials for the teeth and resin eyes are referenced, making this part of a broader prop-building series. The finished piece is designed to serve as a striking Halloween display centerpiece.

Monster Tutorials· 21,225 views
Making A TOXIC ZOMBIE Halloween Prop - Part 1 (Painting, Adding Blood)
12:41
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making A TOXIC ZOMBIE Halloween Prop - Part 1 (Painting, Adding Blood)

Part one of a three-part series focused on building a custom toxic zombie Halloween prop from scratch. This installment covers the painting process and blood effects to achieve a gory, contaminated look. The finished prop is designed to work alongside fog effects for added atmosphere.

GMHaunts· 213 views
Beast Mode Painting!
3:36:29
DIY PropsIntermediate

Beast Mode Painting!

StiltBeast Studios presents an extended, in-depth painting session focused on bringing a beast or creature mask/prop to life through skilled brushwork and finishing techniques. Running over three and a half hours, the video offers a thorough, real-time look at the painting process used by professional haunt creators. Viewers follow along as layers of color, shading, and detail are applied to achieve a polished, scary final result. The lengthy format suggests this is a comprehensive, no-shortcuts walkthrough aimed at serious prop builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,044 views
painting the monkey
5:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

painting the monkey

StiltbeastStudios walks through the painting process for an 'outbreak monkey' prop built earlier in the week, demonstrating how color and detail bring a faux taxidermy piece to life. Allen Hopps shares his painting approach to achieve a realistic, haunting finish suitable for a professional haunted attraction setting. The video is a focused, practical look at the finishing stage of prop creation rather than the full build process.

StiltbeastStudios· 697 views