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.

142 videos

Making Leprechauns and Red Caps by Modifying Mannequins using Home Depot Products
10:03
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making Leprechauns and Red Caps by Modifying Mannequins using Home Depot Products

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of transforming off-the-shelf mannequins into menacing folklore-inspired characters — specifically Leprechauns and Red Caps — using materials sourced from Home Depot. The video demonstrates how everyday retail supplies can be repurposed to create convincing haunted attraction figures. It's a practical look at character-driven prop building without the need for specialty fabrication suppliers.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,932 views
Final Babadook
10:18
DIY Props

Final Babadook

Stiltbeast Studios showcases the completed Babadook monster build in this behind-the-scenes look at professional creature fabrication. The video highlights the craftsmanship involved in bringing the iconic horror character to life as a haunted attraction-ready prop or costume piece. It offers a compelling glimpse into the dedication and skill required to produce high-quality Halloween monsters at a professional level.

StiltbeastStudios· 5,465 views
Halloween Is Coming So Every Day Counts Making Monsters | Inside Distortions Unlimited
11:04
Professional Haunted Attractions

Halloween Is Coming So Every Day Counts Making Monsters | Inside Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside Distortions Unlimited during a single September 2022 workday as the team races to finish Halloween props, animatronics, and costumes before the season deadline. The episode centers on completing the Shock Clown costume alongside other pieces destined for shipment. It offers a rare, unfiltered look at the professional workflow and production pressure of a major Halloween prop manufacturer. Fans of monster making and industrial-scale Halloween fabrication will find it genuinely compelling.

DistortionsUnlimited· 80,029 views
DIY HALLOWEEN - ANCIENT Spell book TUTORIAL - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL
1:35
DIY Props

DIY HALLOWEEN - ANCIENT Spell book TUTORIAL - FULL TUTORIAL ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Monster Tutorials presents a short teaser for a DIY ancient spellbook Halloween prop, with the full build tutorial available on their YouTube channel. The clip offers a preview of the finished piece, designed to evoke an aged, mystical tome suitable for Halloween displays. Viewers are directed to the channel for complete step-by-step instructions.

Monster Tutorials· 4,302 views
Carving Halloween Tombstones with Spray Paint?
6:11
DIY PropsBeginner

Carving Halloween Tombstones with Spray Paint?

VanOaksProps demonstrates how to carve DIY Halloween tombstones from foam and finish them using spray paint, delivering a graveyard-ready prop on a budget. The short six-minute runtime suggests a streamlined, beginner-friendly workflow. Plaid Enterprises supplied product for the video, indicating at least some painting or finishing materials are featured. The result is a convincing cemetery prop suitable for yard haunts or home haunt displays.

VanOaksProps· 25,995 views
Monster Camp 14 Hatching Day!
9:55
DIY Props

Monster Camp 14 Hatching Day!

Stiltbeast Studios continues their Monster Camp series with an episode focused on the exciting reveal of newly completed creature builds — a 'hatching day' for finished monsters. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the prop and costume fabrication process that goes into creating haunted attraction-ready characters. It reflects the studio's ongoing passion for handcrafted monster making and serves as both inspiration and education for creature builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,595 views
Monstercamp 13 Hatching Day!
11:50
DIY Props

Monstercamp 13 Hatching Day!

Monstercamp 13: Hatching Day is a behind-the-scenes look at Stiltbeast Studios' creature and prop fabrication process, showcasing how elaborate Halloween monsters come to life for haunted attractions. The video highlights the craftsmanship and artistry involved in building professional-grade Halloween props and costumes. Stiltbeast Studios invites viewers to support the channel through Patreon and merchandise to help keep the monster-making content coming.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,243 views
Building a Gonk Projector Droid | Part 1
9:38
DIY PropsIntermediate

Building a Gonk Projector Droid | Part 1

VanOaks Props kicks off a multi-part build series turning a sponsor-provided Jireno Cube4 portable projector into a functional, movie-playing Gonk droid replica. The creator uses a 3D rendering by James Mason as a visual reference and repurposes off-the-shelf storage bins to form the droid's iconic boxy body. This first episode focuses on the concept and early construction groundwork. The project blends Star Wars fandom with practical outdoor movie-night functionality.

VanOaksProps· 15,192 views
Hatch Day Camp 11
13:00
DIY Props

Hatch Day Camp 11

Hatch Day Camp 11 is a Stiltbeast Studios production offering a behind-the-scenes look at the hands-on process of bringing haunted attraction monsters and props to life. Led by Allen Hopps, the episode continues a camp-style series focused on creature and mask fabrication for professional haunt environments. The session reinforces that the monsters powering great haunts require serious skill and dedicated craftsmanship. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel via Patreon to keep the content coming.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,207 views
easy and poseable spray foam hands diy
16:14
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

easy and poseable spray foam hands diy

StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly method for creating realistic, poseable hands using spray foam — a technique accessible to beginners with minimal tools. The process likely involves an internal wire armature to allow the finished hand to be bent and positioned as needed for any haunt or display. Loctite Titefoam is linked as the recommended product, suggesting it offers the density and workability suited for this kind of prop build. The result is a lightweight, customizable hand prop that can be integrated into costumes, scenes, or full creature builds.

StiltbeastStudios· 234,116 views
Make a spooky Halloween tree DIY under $50
32:03
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $50

Make a spooky Halloween tree DIY under $50

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through building a spooky Halloween tree prop on a tight budget. The roughly 32-minute tutorial is aimed at home haunters and attraction builders who want an impactful seasonal centerpiece without spending a lot. Allen Hopps guides the process from start to finish, keeping material costs under $50. The result is a dramatic, creepy tree suitable for yard displays or haunted attraction sets.

StiltbeastStudios· 408,390 views
Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited
4:41
DIY Props

Vampire Legend Sculpt and Lift | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited follows sculptors Tom Cassidy and Ed Edmunds as they work on the Vampire Legend, one of the studio's 2021 Halloween prop releases. Tom puts finishing touches on the facial sculpt while Ed joins him to assess the piece and assist in carefully moving it to a new table for body work. The video offers a rare glimpse into the professional prop-making process at one of the Halloween industry's longest-running manufacturers. Distortions Unlimited has been crafting animatronics, masks, and props in the USA for over four decades.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,272 views
awesome eyeball props
10:00
DIY Props

awesome eyeball props

Stiltbeast Studios creator Allen Hopps walks through the process of building striking eyeball props suitable for haunted attractions and home haunts. The video showcases the creative craftsmanship behind monster-themed Halloween props. It is part of the channel's broader series focused on professional-quality DIY haunt building.

StiltbeastStudios· 27,601 views
Super scarecrow build for Don't be a Monster raffle!
DIY PropsAdvanced

Super scarecrow build for Don't be a Monster raffle!

StiltBeast Studios showcases the construction of a menacing scarecrow character head, built as part of a prop for the Don't Be a Monster raffle. The build highlights the studio's signature approach to creating high-detail, haunt-ready character props. This appears to be a professional-level fabrication demonstrating sculpting and construction techniques suited to haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios
TRANSWORLD 2021 HALLOWEEN Haunt Show Highlight Video
17:24
Professional Haunted Attractions

TRANSWORLD 2021 HALLOWEEN Haunt Show Highlight Video

This highlight reel from the 2021 Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show offers a sweeping tour of one of the haunt industry's premier trade events. Filmed and edited by Adam Taub of Distortions Unlimited, the video showcases a wide range of vendors and artists displaying animatronics, props, masks, costumes, SFX makeup, and Halloween décor. The show caters to a broad professional and enthusiast audience including haunted house operators, yard haunters, escape room designers, and SFX artists. It serves as both an industry overview and an inspiring look at the current state of Halloween creativity and commerce.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,392,607 views
HEADS
0:36
Prop Reviews

HEADS

Ghost Ride Productions showcases their line of professional-quality character heads available in a wide variety of styles. Customization options include hair, teeth, and body configurations to suit different haunt environments. The brief showcase highlights hyperrealistic and creepy character designs suited for clown, barnyard, hayride, and creature-themed attractions.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 438 views
PITTSMAN
0:29
Prop Reviews

PITTSMAN

Pittsman is a character prop or figure from Ghost Ride Productions featuring a small, elderly hospital patient design. The piece includes detailed medical accessories such as a catheter, IV stand, and oxygen mask, lending it a gritty, realistic horror aesthetic. Ghost Ride Productions is known for hyperrealistic creature and character work, and Pittsman appears to be part of their broader commercial catalog.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 192 views
Welcome to the Ghost Ride Productions Work Shop
1:00
DIY Props

Welcome to the Ghost Ride Productions Work Shop

A brief behind-the-scenes peek inside the Ghost Ride Productions workshop, showcasing glimpses of the prop and creature fabrication process. The short clip highlights the craftsmanship behind their hyperrealistic horror products, spanning themes like clowns, barnyards, and haunted hayrides. Viewers are directed to the Ghost Ride Productions website and social channels to see finished pieces.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 951 views
Jack Frost In Progress
1:15:17
DIY PropsAdvanced

Jack Frost In Progress

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps documents an in-progress build of a Jack Frost character prop or mask intended for haunted attraction use. The video offers an extended look at the fabrication process as the piece takes shape over its 75-minute runtime. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes perspective on how a professional haunt builder approaches a winter-horror themed character from concept toward completion.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,688 views
Snow Man Makin!
2:30:38
DIY PropsIntermediate

Snow Man Makin!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a full snowman prop build designed for haunted house or home haunt use. The extended runtime suggests a comprehensive, step-by-step fabrication session covering construction from early stages through finished character. The end result is a scary, haunt-ready snowman suitable for both seasonal yard displays and professional attraction environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,686 views
Mold-a-thon Wednesday
2:45:57
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mold-a-thon Wednesday

Stiltbeast Studios hosts an extended mold-making session covering prop and mask fabrication techniques suited for haunted attractions. The marathon-format video gives viewers an in-depth, real-time look at professional-level mold work from Allen Hopps and the Stiltbeast team. It is a practical, hands-on resource for builders looking to level up their casting and molding skills.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,685 views
Its A Flocking Bear! Then Sculpting Bingo
2:52:23
DIY PropsAdvanced

Its A Flocking Bear! Then Sculpting Bingo

This lengthy Stiltbeast Studios session covers two major prop-building phases: applying flocking to a bear character and then transitioning into hands-on sculpting work on a character called Bingo. The video offers an in-depth, real-time look at professional-level creature fabrication techniques used in haunted attraction prop building. Viewers follow along with creator Allen Hopps as he works through surface detailing and sculptural form-building across nearly three hours of content.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,927 views
The Upside Down Is Bugging Me
2:30:35
DIY Props

The Upside Down Is Bugging Me

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios takes viewers through a prop or creature build inspired by the Upside Down aesthetic from Stranger Things, incorporating insect or bug-like monster elements. The lengthy runtime suggests a detailed, in-depth build session covering design and fabrication techniques suited for haunted attraction use. Stiltbeast Studios is known for professional-grade haunt prop construction, so expect polished instruction geared toward serious builders. The Stranger Things-inspired theme makes this relevant for both home haunters and professional attraction designers looking to tap into that popular IP aesthetic.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,200 views
Werewolf Work!
2:25:49
DIY PropsIntermediate

Werewolf Work!

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps dives into an extended werewolf-themed build session covering prop and mask creation for haunted attraction use. The video spans well over two hours, suggesting an in-depth, step-by-step look at creature fabrication techniques. Viewers can expect hands-on demonstrations rooted in Hopps' professional haunted attraction experience.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,852 views