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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.

73 videos

Spirit Halloween 2015 Moonshine Barrel Zombie | DEMO

Spirit Halloween 2015 Moonshine Barrel Zombie | DEMO

A short demo video showcasing the Spirit Halloween 2015 Moonshine Barrel Zombie animated prop in action. The creator obtained the prop from a fellow Halloween enthusiast and describes it as a personal favorite from that year. The clip gives viewers a look at how this collectible animatronic prop performs.

Spooky Guy444· 1,895 views

ALL PROP VIDEOS | Home Depot Halloween New Animated Prop Decorations 2021

ALL PROP VIDEOS | Home Depot Halloween New Animated Prop Decorations 2021

This video showcases Home Depot's 2021 animated Halloween prop lineup, running through demos of most of their new animatronic offerings for the season. The host positions Home Depot as a serious competitor in the retail Halloween space, drawing comparisons to Spirit Halloween's 2021 lineup. It serves as a buying-season preview for shoppers looking to see the props in action before purchasing.

SpookYouLaterz· 17,860 views

ALL PROP VIDEOS | Home Depot Halloween 2021

ALL PROP VIDEOS | Home Depot Halloween 2021

This video tours the Halloween 2021 prop lineup available at Home Depot, showcasing animatronic and decorative pieces from the season. The host walks through multiple prop offerings, giving viewers a close look at that year's retail selections. It appears to include Gemmy-branded items and clown-themed pieces among the featured products.

Spooky Guy444· 105,556 views

FACTORY ERROR. Morris Costumes Nibbles The Clown DEMO

FACTORY ERROR. Morris Costumes Nibbles The Clown DEMO

This short demo video showcases Nibbles the Clown, an animatronic Halloween prop from Morris Costumes, featuring what appears to be a factory error or prototype variant. The presenter highlights the defect or unique characteristic that sets this unit apart from standard production models. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick but intriguing look at a rare find for Halloween prop collectors.

Spooky Guy444· 2,563 views

PROTOTYPE, Sunstar Industries Hanging Scarecrow DEMO

PROTOTYPE, Sunstar Industries Hanging Scarecrow DEMO

This short video showcases a prototype hanging scarecrow prop from Sunstar Industries in demo mode. The clip appears to highlight the prop's movement or features for viewers interested in upcoming Halloween retail offerings. At just two minutes, it serves as a quick preview likely aimed at collectors and haunters scouting new product releases.

Spooky Guy444· 709 views

Black & Red Jumping Spider UNBOXING, Setup, and DEMO | Spirit Halloween Brand New for 2020

GMHaunts unboxes and sets up the Black & Red Jumping Spider, a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop new for 2020. The creator walks through the out-of-box experience, assembly, and a live demo of the prop in action. This particular color variant is highlighted as a personal favorite within Spirit's jumping spider lineup.

GMHaunts· 2,071 views

DaRk zOnE 2020: Spirit Halloween 2013 High Voltage Box REVIEW & DEMO | Reaper Reviews

DaRk zOnE 2020: Spirit Halloween 2013 High Voltage Box REVIEW & DEMO | Reaper Reviews

GMHaunts reviews and demos the Spirit Halloween 2013 High Voltage Box, a prop the creator spent years hunting down. The video covers whether the prop lives up to the hype after such a long search. It offers a close look at the piece for collectors and Spirit Halloween enthusiasts alike.

GMHaunts· 958 views

Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe

Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe

Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds takes viewers behind the scenes of 'Shock and Awe,' the company's cut-off-head beheading illusion prop. The video walks through how the illusion works, highlights its key features, and explains how it can be integrated into a haunted attraction or themed venue. The segment wraps with a live demonstration of the illusion in action, with Ed playing the victim.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,712,649 views

Zombie Beheaded Prop | Distortions Unlimited | Buckethead

Zombie Beheaded Prop | Distortions Unlimited | Buckethead

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates the Zombie Beheaded illusion prop, a wearable costume piece designed to make it appear the user is carrying their own severed head. The prop is versatile enough for haunted house queue entertainment, zombie walks, and Halloween costuming. Distortions Unlimited is a long-established Halloween prop manufacturer with television exposure on the Travel Channel's Making Monsters, and the prop has notably been used by musician Buckethead as a puppet character.

DistortionsUnlimited· 8,754 views

Hooked Manic Clown

Hooked Manic Clown

FrightProps showcases their Hooked Manic Clown, an animated pneumatic Halloween prop designed to startle and terrify. The video highlights the prop's movement and overall scare effect. Viewers are directed to the FrightProps website for full product details and purchasing information.

FrightProps· 1,796 views

Bump 'N Go Chucky (Roaming Chucky) | R.I.P. Reviews

Bump 'N Go Chucky (Roaming Chucky) | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former reviews the Bump 'N Go Chucky animatronic from Spirit Halloween, a self-propelled roaming prop based on the iconic killer doll. The short review is part of the channel's recurring R.I.P. Reviews series during Haunt-Tober 2018. The prop is treated as a beloved Halloween classic, with the video offering a quick look at its movement and overall appeal.

Haunt Former· 12,391 views

Flying Wicked Witch Animated Prop

Flying Wicked Witch Animated Prop

FrightProps showcases their Flying Wicked Witch animated Halloween prop in this short product demo. The prop appears to use pneumatic action to bring a wicked witch character to life with realistic movement. Viewers are directed to the FrightProps website for full specifications and purchasing details.

FrightProps· 535 views

Roaming Spider | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018

Roaming Spider | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018

This short video offers an early look at Spirit Halloween's 2018 Roaming Spider animatronic, a large remote-controlled spider prop. The creator previews the product as part of a Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018 series, giving Halloween enthusiasts a first glimpse before the retail season. The clip highlights the prop's roaming, RC-driven movement as a standout feature for home haunters and decorators.

Haunt Former· 5,605 views

Hugz the Clown | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018

Hugz the Clown | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018

Haunt Former previews Hugz the Clown, a lunging animatronic clown prop available from Spirit Halloween for the 2018 season. The short clip gives viewers an early look at the prop's appearance and lunge action as part of the creator's Spirit Sneak Peeks 2018 series. Despite the prop's deceptively friendly name, the effect is anything but welcoming.

Haunt Former· 12,020 views

Party City NEW FOR 2018 Animated JASON VOORHEES Prop

Party City NEW FOR 2018 Animated JASON VOORHEES Prop

Haunt Former previews Party City's new-for-2018 animated Jason Voorhees decoration, giving viewers an early look at the officially licensed Friday the 13th prop ahead of Halloween season. The video showcases the animatronic's features and overall presentation as a retail-ready display piece. It serves as a quick sneak peek for horror fans and home haunters curious about that year's big-box store offerings.

Haunt Former· 6,789 views

Area 31 Capsule | R.I.P. Reviews

Area 31 Capsule | R.I.P. Reviews

This video reviews the Area 31 Capsule, a Spirit Halloween animatronic prop featuring a grey alien encased in a chamber with an optional fogging effect. The reviewer walks through the prop's design, animation, and atmospheric features while noting an alien-invasion narrative backdrop. A candid post-review note flags that the prop developed reliability issues, though replacement parts were made available — a useful heads-up for prospective buyers. Overall it offers a practical look at what this seasonal animated prop delivers for Halloween displays.

Haunt Former· 4,133 views

Hay Bale Popper | R.I.P. Reviews

Hay Bale Popper | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the R.I.P. Reviews series takes a close look at Spirit Halloween's Hay Bale Popper, a 2.5-foot animatronic prop designed to disguise itself as an innocent pumpkin display before triggering a startling effect. The prop combines sound, movement, and lighting to deliver a jump-scare experience suitable for yard or porch settings. The reviewer showcases the prop in action, giving viewers a clear sense of what to expect straight out of the box.

Haunt Former· 2,530 views

Michaels Halloween 2016 | Part 3

Product Reviews

Michaels Halloween 2016 | Part 3

This short video tours the Halloween section of a Michaels craft store, highlighting the seasonal merchandise on offer in 2016. The creator spotlights a Lemax Spooky Town village display, in-store lighting ambiance, and an animated Skeleton Grave Grabber/Crawler prop. It serves as a quick shopping guide for Halloween enthusiasts scoping out retail options.

Haunt Former· 4,409 views

Gorilla in a Cage Animation by Distortions

Gorilla in a Cage Animation by Distortions

This short clip showcases the Gorilla in a Cage animatronic from Distortions Unlimited, a lifelike gorilla figure that rattles its cage bars as if struggling to break free. The brief demonstration highlights the prop's aggressive, attention-grabbing movement rather than offering a build or assembly guide.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,888 views

Deady Teddy (Heart Bear) Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Deady Teddy (Heart Bear) Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former unboxes and reviews the Deady Teddy (Heart Bear), an animated Halloween prop sold at Spirit Halloween and made by Tekky Toys. The prop features a creepy teddy bear that gnaws on a light-up beating heart, combining cute and disturbing aesthetics for eerie effect. The review gives prospective buyers a close-up look at the prop's movements, sounds, and overall scare appeal before committing to a purchase.

Haunt Former· 150,637 views

Peek-A-Boo Penny Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Peek-A-Boo Penny Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former takes a close look at Peek-A-Boo Penny, a jump-scare animatronic prop manufactured by Tekky Toys and sold through Spirit Halloween. The review showcases the prop's signature pop-up head movement and its potential to startle unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. Part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series, the video gives haunters a quick but entertaining look at what this retail prop delivers.

Haunt Former· 147,790 views

Frightprops Pow! Stick Shotgun

Frightprops Pow! Stick Shotgun

FrightProps showcases their POW! Stick Shotgun, a loud noisemaker prop designed in the shape of a menacing shotgun. The product is available as a standalone unit or bundled with a mobile power pack for flexible use in haunt environments. Despite the short runtime, the video emphasizes the prop's impressive volume as a key selling point. It suits a variety of dark character scenes including hillbilly, zombie hunter, and horror maniac setups.

FrightProps· 3,295 views

Electronic Firecracker Overview

Electronic Firecracker Overview

FrightProps' Drew walks viewers through four electronic noisemaker and flash props — the Flash Cracker, Flash Stick, Flash Plate, and Pow Stick — highlighting the differences between each product. The video is a focused comparison designed to help haunters choose the right startle prop for their setup. Optional accessories such as a wireless remote and a mobile power pack are also referenced for flexible deployment.

FrightProps· 42,641 views

Dead Humor Rising Clown - Spirit Halloween

Dead Humor Rising Clown - Spirit Halloween

This video takes a close look at the Dead Humor Rising Clown, an animatronic prop manufactured by Tekky Toys and available at Spirit Halloween stores. The reviewer walks viewers through the prop's features and overall presentation over the course of a roughly seven-minute runtime. It serves as a practical first-look for anyone considering adding this clown character to their Halloween display.

Haunt Former· 6,038 views

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