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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.

38 videos

SNOWKIN: Assembly and tear down
0:31
Prop Reviews

SNOWKIN: Assembly and tear down

Ghost Ride Productions showcases the Snowkin, a three-tiered pumpkin-snowman hybrid prop featuring branch-like arms and a hollow carved face. The short video demonstrates how quickly the piece can be assembled and broken down, making it practical for seasonal haunts and displays. An optional interior light can be added to the head for extra spooky effect, and the prop is designed to appeal to a wide age range.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 135 views
Make a unicorn Skull
13:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make a unicorn Skull

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a unicorn skull prop by combining a horse skull with a horn. The build can be executed using either plastic replica components or genuine animal materials, depending on the builder's preference and access. The result is a striking fantasy-horror artifact suited for haunted attractions or macabre display pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,438 views
Nosferatu Prop UNBOXING & Setup | Distortions Unlimited & Ace of Clay Special Mini Nos Unbox
9:38
Prop Reviews

Nosferatu Prop UNBOXING & Setup | Distortions Unlimited & Ace of Clay Special Mini Nos Unbox

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited unboxes and assembles their popular Nosferatu (Count Orlok) Halloween display prop, walking viewers through what's included and how to set it up. The video doubles as a fun collaboration with Anthony of Ace of Clay, who sculpted a miniature Nosferatu inspired by the Distortions prop and ships it to the team for an on-camera unboxing reveal. The mini sculpture then gets a playful tour of the Distortions Unlimited facility. It's a lighthearted behind-the-scenes look at two Halloween creators celebrating a shared love of classic horror.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,168 views
LET'S BUILD - Episode 1: Hopping Drum Halloween Prop!
11:01
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

LET'S BUILD - Episode 1: Hopping Drum Halloween Prop!

FrightProps kicks off their 'Let's Build' series with a step-by-step guide to assembling a pneumatic Hopping Drum Halloween prop. The kit is designed to work with a variety of containers including 55-gallon drums, crates, and coffins, making it highly versatile for different haunt themes. The finished prop requires an air compressor to operate and delivers a dynamic, startling effect for guests.

FrightProps· 9,754 views
Friday 13th Camp Crystal Lake Sign - with Jason Voorhees Mask
19:24
DIY PropsBeginner

Friday 13th Camp Crystal Lake Sign - with Jason Voorhees Mask

Monster Tutorials showcases a Camp Crystal Lake display sign built for a home studio, combining a professionally carved wooden sign from DNA Dimension Designs with a customized dollar-store Jason Voorhees mask and a real machete as decorative accents. The project leans heavily on assembly and creative styling rather than complex fabrication, making it approachable for most Halloween fans. Fake blood is incorporated into the display, with the creator referencing both their own blood recipe and an additional blood tutorial for those wanting to replicate the effect.

Monster Tutorials· 8,632 views
How to make an X-Ray Lamp Tutorial - Thrift Store Transformation
17:49
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

How to make an X-Ray Lamp Tutorial - Thrift Store Transformation

Monster Tutorials transforms a basic dorm-style table lamp into a creepy x-ray-themed prop using plastic bones, skulls, and real or replica x-rays. The build is a low-cost, low-skill project ideal for adding atmospheric horror decor to a home haunt space or studio. The creator sources affordable materials and links to everything used, making it easy to replicate. The result is a striking conversation piece that blends medical horror aesthetics with functional lighting.

Monster Tutorials· 31,747 views
How to Make a SKULL BRAIN Halloween Prop
2:02
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a SKULL BRAIN Halloween Prop

This short build video from Haunt Former walks viewers through assembling a skull-and-brain Halloween prop from start to finish. The build incorporates painting techniques, including a rub-out method, to add realistic color and gore detail to the finished piece. At just two minutes, it delivers a quick, accessible project suitable for haunters of all experience levels.

Haunt Former· 2,324 views
How To Make an ANIMATED Barrel Zombie PROP (Wiper Motor Prop)
5:13
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

How To Make an ANIMATED Barrel Zombie PROP (Wiper Motor Prop)

This tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through assembling an animated barrel zombie prop powered by a wiper motor. The build combines a pre-made or DIY zombie figure with a toxic waste barrel, driven by a wiper motor mechanism for repeating motion. Key third-party components — including a prop power pack and a universal mounting base — are referenced to simplify the mechanical setup. Green LED lighting adds an eerie toxic glow to complete the effect.

Haunt Former· 18,407 views
How to Make a ZOMBIE Halloween PROP | Part 1
4:23
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a ZOMBIE Halloween PROP | Part 1

Part 1 of a two-part series from Haunt Former walking viewers through the process of building a custom zombie Halloween prop from scratch. The episode focuses on the foundational steps of constructing the prop's body frame. The channel is associated with Spider Hill Prop Works and targets hobbyist haunters looking to create their own display-quality figures. A link to Part 2 is provided for those ready to continue the build.

Haunt Former· 19,580 views
Bone Chandelier tutorial, super easy bonedelier
16:44
DIY PropsBeginner

Bone Chandelier tutorial, super easy bonedelier

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a 'bonedelier' — a chandelier crafted from bones and skulls — described as a straightforward project suitable for haunters and home decorators alike. The finished piece works especially well as a centerpiece for a serial killer-themed haunt room. The creator also references a companion fake rust tutorial to help with finishing and aging the prop. At 17 minutes, the build is kept accessible for makers of all experience levels.

Monster Tutorials· 14,452 views
Haunted Moving Painting
4:10
Prop Reviews

Haunted Moving Painting

FrightProps showcases their premium Haunted Moving Painting prop, a fully assembled unit that displays animated portrait videos on an HD panel housed in a handmade frame. The prop pairs an HD triggerable video player with a PicoBoo JR controller and a choice of trigger, making it ready to deploy out of the box. Sample footage is drawn from the Unliving Portraits DVD series, which is sold separately due to licensing restrictions. The video gives haunters a clear look at the illusion effect and the hardware that drives it.

FrightProps· 617,129 views
FrightBot - A FrightProps Creation!
0:26
DIY Animatronics

FrightBot - A FrightProps Creation!

FrightBot is a FrightProps original animatronic creation that merges a metallic humanoid skull with the mechanical body of a birdlike creature for a striking steampunk horror aesthetic. The build showcases advanced prop-making craft with pneumatic animation driving the character's movements. It serves as both a showcase piece and an inspiration for haunters interested in pushing their builds into mechanical, industrial territory.

FrightProps· 2,800 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 18: Custom Light-Up Skeletons
3:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 18: Custom Light-Up Skeletons

Episode 18 of the 2014 PHOBIAS haunt build series focuses on assembling two custom light-up skeleton props. The creator modifies standard skeleton props to incorporate lighting elements, adding an extra visual punch to the haunt environment. It's a short but focused look at prop construction within a larger seasonal build project.

Haunt Former· 858 views
Hallowednesday Scarecrow.wmv
17:01
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $20

Hallowednesday Scarecrow.wmv

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a full-sized decorative scarecrow prop in roughly three hours on a very tight budget. The build leans on accessible materials and approachable techniques like garbage bag art and drybrushing to achieve a convincing pumpkin-patch display piece. The finished prop is aimed at home haunters and yard decorators looking for maximum impact without significant expense.

StiltbeastStudios· 39,788 views