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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.

98 videos

Make Halloween Store Skulls Look Way Better!
0:24
DIY PropsBeginner

Make Halloween Store Skulls Look Way Better!

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to transform ordinary store-bought Halloween skulls into convincing, high-quality props. The project focuses on elevating cheap, mass-produced decorations through hands-on techniques that dramatically improve their appearance. This is a budget-friendly upgrade rather than a full build from scratch.

Wicked Makers· 854,645 views
Hidden Projector Tombstone feat. the AAXA HP1
11:16
Projection EffectsIntermediate

Hidden Projector Tombstone feat. the AAXA HP1

VanOaksProps walks through building a realistic foam tombstone that doubles as a concealed housing for a compact projector, keeping the unit hidden from view and shielded from the elements. The build covers foam carving and shaping, router detailing, and a multi-step paint process to achieve a convincing aged-stone look. The finished prop integrates seamlessly into a graveyard display while secretly delivering Halloween projection effects. It's a clever solution for haunters who want polished projection visuals without exposing expensive equipment.

VanOaksProps· 91,619 views
SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 3 - Windows
9:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

SERIES: Haunted Mansion Home Office Part 3 - Windows

Part 3 of VanOaksProps' ongoing series converting a small home office into a Disneyland Haunted Mansion-inspired space focuses on building a decorative window cornice modeled after the iconic ride. The creator collaborates with fellow channel Hollywood Haunter to bring the look to life using woodworking, staining, and painting techniques. The result is a faithful replica architectural detail that anchors the room's theme-park aesthetic.

VanOaksProps· 17,558 views
Full size Toy soldier DIY
15:55
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $100

Full size Toy soldier DIY

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a full-size toy soldier prop from inexpensive, readily available materials for under $100 and in roughly four to five hours. The design is accessible to home decorators and haunt builders alike, leaning on simple construction methods rather than power tools or advanced fabrication skills. The finished figure works equally well as a seasonal home display piece or a repeatable attraction prop.

StiltbeastStudios· 97,738 views
Frankenfrost!
3:09:07
DIY PropsAdvanced

Frankenfrost!

Frankenfrost is a feature-length workshop from StiltbeastStudios hosted by Allen Hopps, focused on building a Frankenstein-inspired Halloween prop or wearable piece. Running over three hours, the session dives deep into creature creation techniques suited for haunted house and professional haunt applications. The content blends prop-making and mask or costume fabrication into a comprehensive monster-building resource.

StiltbeastStudios· 12,918 views
White Krampus Mask Making!
3:29:20
DIY PropsAdvanced

White Krampus Mask Making!

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the creation of a white Krampus mask in this lengthy, in-depth session running over three hours. The video covers the hands-on process of bringing a custom creature mask from concept to finished wearable piece. With a focus on haunt-quality craftsmanship, the build is aimed at serious prop makers and mask artists looking to push their creature work further.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,821 views
Mask Making- Finishing JACK
1:38:20
DIY PropsAdvanced

Mask Making- Finishing JACK

StiltbeastStudios walks through the finishing stages of a Halloween mask character named Jack in this nearly two-hour deep-dive tutorial. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the detail work and finishing processes that bring a haunted-attraction-quality mask to completion. The video is aimed at serious mask makers looking to elevate their craft to a professional haunted-house standard.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,428 views
pool noodle pumpkins!
19:56
DIY PropsBeginner$1–$10

pool noodle pumpkins!

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create convincing faux pumpkins using pool noodles sourced from Dollar Tree — an inexpensive, weather-resistant alternative to traditional foam or plastic pumpkins. The technique is beginner-friendly and scalable, making it practical for builders who need multiple props on a tight budget. The creator notes that Dollar Tree carries pool noodles outside of summer, opening up year-round availability for the material.

StiltbeastStudios· 311,729 views
Turtle And Insect Swamp Party!
3:02:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Turtle And Insect Swamp Party!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads an extended deep-dive session focused on building swamp-themed props and creature pieces, including turtle and insect characters suited for haunted attractions. At over three hours, this is a substantial workshop-style video covering fabrication techniques for organic, nature-horror themed pieces. Viewers can expect detailed hands-on instruction on bringing creepy swamp dwellers to life for professional or home haunt environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,276 views
Pelloquin Finish!
1:51:30
DIY PropsAdvanced

Pelloquin Finish!

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks through the finishing process for a Pelloquin-inspired creature mask or prop, likely drawn from the classic horror film Nightbreed. The video is an extended, in-depth session covering the final detailing and finishing stages of the build. Given the channel's known focus on professional-grade haunt and creature work, the techniques demonstrated are geared toward high-quality results suitable for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,442 views
easy mask upgrade
5:44
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $14

easy mask upgrade

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps demonstrates how to transform a cheap plastic mask into an intimidating corn demon character for well under $14. The build is designed to be accessible to all skill levels, proving that impressive results don't require a big budget or professional experience. The finished piece has a scarecrow-meets-demon aesthetic that would work well for haunted attractions or Halloween costumes.

StiltbeastStudios· 13,105 views
Finishing The Cyclops
4:18:12
DIY PropsAdvanced

Finishing The Cyclops

StiltbeastStudios wraps up the construction of a cyclops creature prop or mask in this lengthy, in-depth session. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the finishing stages of the build, likely covering surface detailing, painting, and final assembly touches. At over four hours of runtime, this is a deep-dive workshop-style video suited for serious prop builders. The finished piece is designed for use in a professional haunted attraction context.

StiltbeastStudios· 785 views
Finishing Merman!
2:25:09
DIY PropsAdvanced

Finishing Merman!

StiltbeastStudios wraps up construction on an elaborate merman creature prop in this lengthy session. The video follows Allen Hopps through the finishing stages of the build, covering detailing and surface work needed to bring the aquatic monster to completion. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an in-depth look at the final steps of a complex haunted-attraction-quality creature prop.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,206 views
gillman 2
49:41
DIY PropsAdvanced

gillman 2

This video from Stiltbeast Studios is the second installment in a series focused on building a Gillman-inspired aquatic creature costume or prop. Given the channel's well-known expertise in professional-grade creature suits and wearable monster fabrication, the video likely covers advanced construction techniques over its nearly hour-long runtime. Viewers can expect detailed, hands-on coverage of the build process with a high level of craftsmanship throughout.

StiltbeastStudios· 522 views
Wolman- From Blank To Beast!
2:28:38
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Wolman- From Blank To Beast!

StiltbeastStudios presents a feature-length werewolf transformation video, guiding viewers through the complete process of turning a performer into a fully realized wolfman creature. The video covers the journey from a bare face to a finished beast character, likely intended for haunted attraction or costumed performance use. At nearly two and a half hours, the tutorial offers deep coverage of the transformation process step by step.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,065 views
Monster Making is Art | Distortions Unlimited Halloween Prop Manufacturing
1:43
Professional Haunted Attractions

Monster Making is Art | Distortions Unlimited Halloween Prop Manufacturing

This short promotional video showcases the artistry and craftsmanship behind Distortions Unlimited, a US-based Halloween prop and animatronic manufacturer with over four decades of experience. Set to classical cello music, the piece highlights the skilled team at work — sculpting, welding, painting, and finishing professional-grade creatures. Featured products span both 2020 releases and longtime classics, spanning demons, wolves, and monster characters. It positions the company's output as suitable for home haunters, professional haunted attractions, and theme parks alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,984 views
DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind
32:50
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Halloween Props Tutorial | Sculpting, Molding, & Painting How To | Monster Lab Rewind

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a latex bloody eyeball prop from scratch. The tutorial covers every foundational stage — clay sculpting, plaster mold making, latex pouring, and painting — making it an ideal entry point for aspiring prop and mask makers. This is a re-edited repost from Distortions' Monster Lab instructional series, designed to be approachable and manageable for beginners.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,944 views
Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream
40:43
DIY Props

Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited hosts a live Q&A session focused on monster and mask making, fielding audience questions on topics ranging from materials and sculpting to molding and painting. Distortions Unlimited is a long-standing American manufacturer of Halloween animatronics, masks, and props serving home haunters, professional attractions, and theme parks. The informal livestream format gives viewers direct access to an industry veteran's knowledge and creative process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,259 views
Make A Baby Yoda
3:19:58
DIY PropsAdvanced

Make A Baby Yoda

StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of crafting a Baby Yoda-inspired prop or wearable character piece suitable for haunted attraction use. Running over three hours, this is an in-depth, professional-level build video from experienced creature maker Allen Hopps. The project bridges pop-culture character design with Halloween haunt applications, resulting in a detailed creature prop or costume element. Given the channel's signature style, viewers can expect sculpting, molding, and finishing techniques demonstrated from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 61,365 views
Making A Grouch (Mask Modification)
2:08:24
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Making A Grouch (Mask Modification)

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through an in-depth mask modification process to create an original 'Grouch' character. The lengthy runtime suggests a comprehensive, step-by-step treatment of transforming a base mask into a finished wearable piece suitable for haunted attraction use. The video blends prop-making sensibility with character design to produce a screen-ready creature look.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,369 views
DIY Halloween Props - Clock from Nightmare Before Christmas
11:06
DIY PropsBeginner$15–$40

DIY Halloween Props - Clock from Nightmare Before Christmas

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a replica of the Halloween Countdown Clock from The Nightmare Before Christmas, turning it into an accessible weekend DIY project. The build is designed to work with a range of materials — plywood, cardboard, foam core, or balsa — making it easy to adapt to whatever is on hand. Purchased plans and templates are available to guide the process from cut to finished, painted prop. The result is a decorative piece that doubles as both a Halloween and a Christmas holiday decoration.

Wicked Makers· 161,171 views
How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial
1:47:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,468 views
DIY Human Face Pies - People Pot Pies
32:18
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Human Face Pies - People Pot Pies

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through crafting grotesque human-face pies — a cannibal-inspired Halloween prop popularized in haunted displays. The build combines clay sculpting, plaster work, and latex to create realistic baked-crust pies with eerily lifelike faces pressed into the filling. Acrylic teeth add a finishing horror detail that elevates the realism. The project draws inspiration from the creations of haunt artist It Came From Under My Bed.

Monster Tutorials· 31,768 views
DIY Halloween Props - How to make an Easy Halloween Scarecrow
6:18
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

DIY Halloween Props - How to make an Easy Halloween Scarecrow

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to build a Halloween scarecrow using a plastic jack-o-lantern as the head, mounted on a simple wood frame dressed with cheesecloth and twine. The build relies on common, inexpensive materials — including reclaimed fence pickets — making it accessible to virtually any skill level. The finished prop is designed for outdoor yard display and delivers strong visual impact for minimal effort and cost.

Wicked Makers· 337,946 views