Halloween Universe

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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

Top Theme Park Animatronics by Distortions Unlimited
10:58
Theme Park Halloween Events

Top Theme Park Animatronics by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their top-tier animatronic creations built for theme parks, amusement parks, mini golf courses, water parks, and haunted attractions. The company, with over four decades of experience, handles every phase of production in-house — from initial concept and sculpture to molding, painting, and final finishing. Featured pieces include standout characters such as a sleeping giant and an evil tree animatronic. The video serves as both a portfolio highlight reel and a testament to the studio's range and craftsmanship.

DistortionsUnlimited· 155,650 views
mask finish #1
1:34:36
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

mask finish #1

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the first stage of finishing a Halloween mask in this in-depth session. The video covers the hands-on techniques used to take a mask from a raw state toward a polished, haunt-ready piece. With a runtime of nearly an hour and a half, expect substantial detail on surface work and finishing craft.

StiltbeastStudios· 798 views
Dollar Store Tombstone Makeover - Cheap Easy DIY Graveyard Tutorial
19:55
DIY PropsBeginner$1–$10

Dollar Store Tombstone Makeover - Cheap Easy DIY Graveyard Tutorial

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials shows how to transform inexpensive dollar store foam tombstones into convincingly spooky graveyard props using a handful of additional materials and craft techniques. The focus is on budget-friendly methods that deliver a dramatic visual upgrade without requiring specialized skills or tools. It's a great approach for haunters looking to build out a graveyard scene on a tight budget.

Monster Tutorials· 192,987 views
Monster Lab Trailer | Halloween Mask How To Tutorial
3:26
DIY Props

Monster Lab Trailer | Halloween Mask How To Tutorial

This trailer introduces Monster Lab, a multi-episode instructional video series from Distortions Unlimited hosted by industry veteran Ed Edmunds. The series promises to cover the full spectrum of Halloween mask and prop creation, including sculpting, painting, molding, and special effects. Guest artists are featured alongside Edmunds, offering viewers exposure to a variety of professional techniques and styles.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,155 views
DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)
6:37
Lighting TutorialsBeginner~$7 per unit

DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through building budget-friendly solar-powered Halloween lanterns using mason jars wrapped in dyed creepy cloth styled to resemble Spanish moss. The finished lights carry a swamp or New Orleans vibe that complements graveyard yard haunts perfectly. With a reported materials cost of around $7 each, these lanterns are designed to be durable, weather-friendly, and reusable season after season.

Wicked Makers· 285,335 views
DIY Tombstone Painting & Distressing Tutorial How-To Halloween Prop #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt
4:26
DIY PropsBeginner

DIY Tombstone Painting & Distressing Tutorial How-To Halloween Prop #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt

This short tutorial walks through the process of painting and distressing Halloween tombstone props to give them a realistic, aged appearance. The technique centers on using Dry-Lok as a key product in the finishing process. At under five minutes, it's a quick, accessible guide suited for haunters looking to elevate their cemetery displays. The result is a weathered, convincing grave marker that fits seamlessly into yard or home haunt setups.

Hauntcast· 1,445 views
Creating “Alien Ray Gun” Props | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 3
2:51
DIY PropsBeginner

Creating “Alien Ray Gun” Props | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 3

This short build video from Haunt Former's 2018 series covers the creation of alien ray gun props for use in a sci-fi horror haunted house setting. The props double as costume or cosplay accessories, giving them utility beyond a single haunted attraction. Part 3 of The End Haunted House 2018 build series, it focuses on bringing a classic sci-fi aesthetic to life through hands-on prop making. The compact runtime suggests a focused, approachable overview of the process rather than an in-depth technical deep-dive.

Haunt Former· 1,153 views
Painting And Hairing Extravaganza!
2:53:29
DIY PropsIntermediate

Painting And Hairing Extravaganza!

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps leads an extended session focused on painting and hair-application techniques for haunted attraction props. The video covers the finishing stages of creature or character props, walking viewers through color work and hair punching in real time over nearly three hours. It is aimed at haunt builders looking to elevate the realism and professional quality of their creations.

StiltbeastStudios· 948 views
Zombie Monkey Taxidermy - Fauxidermy Tutorial DIY
40:32
DIY PropsBeginner$10–$30

Zombie Monkey Taxidermy - Fauxidermy Tutorial DIY

This tutorial walks viewers through building a zombie monkey fauxidermy piece using accessible materials, resulting in a wall-mountable horror prop. The build incorporates a paper mache skull as the foundation and references a companion follow-me eyes technique for added creep factor. The finished piece is designed to hang on a wall as a disturbing decorative accent for haunts or Halloween displays. The project is approachable for beginners with no advanced sculpting skills required.

Monster Tutorials· 72,772 views
Mid Century 1950's Atomic Kitchen Retro Renovation Remodel
2:23
Set DesignIntermediate

Mid Century 1950's Atomic Kitchen Retro Renovation Remodel

This short showcase video tours a meticulously built 1950s atomic-age kitchen set inspired by Disney's 50s Prime Time Café and Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. The creator combined authentic vintage appliances with clever refinishing work — including a vinyl-wrapped refrigerator styled after a classic Coke machine and a repainted GE range given an O'Keefe & Merritt aesthetic. Northstar brand panels from Elmira Stove Works complete the period-accurate look. The result is a hybrid diner, drive-in concession stand, and family kitchen frozen in mid-century time.

Hauntcast· 6,308 views
How to make a Pinewood Derby Car for Cub Scouts - Monster Tutorials Style!
23:49
OtherBeginner

How to make a Pinewood Derby Car for Cub Scouts - Monster Tutorials Style!

A Halloween-channeled creator applies his monster-themed aesthetic to a Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car build, walking viewers through the complete construction process. The build aims to be both visually unique with a creepy horror theme and competitive on the race track. The video covers the full build in detail, with the actual race day documented separately in a companion vlog.

Monster Tutorials· 5,262 views
How to Make a Halloween Prop DIY Bloody Eyeball | Monster Lab
37:25
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Make a Halloween Prop DIY Bloody Eyeball | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the complete process of creating a gory latex bloody eyeball Halloween prop. The build covers every major stage — sculpting in clay, making a mold, casting in latex, airbrushing detail, and finishing with blood effects. Distortions Unlimited is a respected name in professional Halloween manufacturing, lending real industry credibility to the techniques shown. At 37 minutes, the video is detailed enough to give beginners a solid foundation while offering useful refinements for intermediate makers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,219 views
Severed Body Parts Xmas Tree Horrornaments
7:19
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / near-free (upcycled materials)

Severed Body Parts Xmas Tree Horrornaments

Monster Tutorials shows how to transform broken dolls into gore-themed Christmas tree ornaments — dubbed 'horrornaments' — using minimal supplies. The project repurposes doll limbs and torsos with a little paint and hot glue to create severed-body-part decorations with a horror twist. It's pitched as one of the easiest DIY horror-decor projects in the channel's lineup, making it accessible to complete beginners.

Monster Tutorials· 3,181 views
Easy Jason Mask Tutorial - Friday 13th Voorhees Horror Mask
17:21
Costume TutorialsBeginnerlow (budget-friendly toy mask as base)

Easy Jason Mask Tutorial - Friday 13th Voorhees Horror Mask

This tutorial walks viewers through transforming an inexpensive toy hockey mask into a screen-accurate-looking Jason Voorhees mask inspired by the Friday the 13th franchise. The project is designed to be accessible, relying on easy-to-source materials. The finished result aims for a realistic horror-movie aesthetic suitable for Halloween costumes or haunted-house use.

Monster Tutorials· 86,532 views
Creepy and realistic corpsed zombie hand tutorial - Thumbs Up
34:59
DIY PropsIntermediate

Creepy and realistic corpsed zombie hand tutorial - Thumbs Up

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through creating a creepy, realistic corpsed zombie hand prop from start to finish. The 35-minute tutorial focuses on achieving a convincingly rotten, decayed look suitable for haunts or Halloween displays. A jeweler saw is referenced as a useful low-cost tool in the build process.

Monster Tutorials· 43,464 views
Sugar Skull - Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos Skull Tutorial
10:50
DIY PropsBeginner

Sugar Skull - Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos Skull Tutorial

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through transforming a plain skull prop into a vibrant Dia de los Muertos sugar skull decoration. The project is presented as an accessible DIY with a high visual payoff, making it suitable for Halloween haunters and Day of the Dead enthusiasts alike. A brief preview of an upcoming creepy hand tutorial is also included at the end.

Monster Tutorials· 9,318 views
Barbie Custom Doll Makeover - Serial Killer Horror Style Leatherface
14:02
DIY PropsIntermediate

Barbie Custom Doll Makeover - Serial Killer Horror Style Leatherface

This tutorial walks through transforming a standard Barbie doll into a Leatherface-inspired horror figure drawn from Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The creator covers the full makeover process including crafting the character's iconic mask and repositioning or repainting the doll for a disturbing effect. The video also touches on creative photography ideas for displaying or showcasing the finished horror prop. A companion blog post with a materials list is available on the creator's website.

Monster Tutorials· 11,594 views
How to Make a Halloween TOMBSTONE Prop (Styrofoam)
3:55
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to Make a Halloween TOMBSTONE Prop (Styrofoam)

This short tutorial walks viewers through building customizable Halloween tombstone props using styrofoam and paint — a beginner-friendly, low-cost approach to graveyard décor. The finished props can be personalized with custom epitaphs or designs to suit any haunt or yard display. At just four minutes, the video delivers a quick, accessible overview of the entire build process.

Haunt Former· 5,756 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Toilet Paper and Glue Tutorial
11:55
DIY PropsBeginner$1–$5

www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Toilet Paper and Glue Tutorial

This tutorial walks home haunters through a budget-friendly skull corpsing technique using toilet paper, glue, and paint sourced entirely from the dollar store. The finished result is a convincingly mummified skull prop at minimal cost. It is the second entry in a multi-part corpsing series from Monster Tutorials, with a companion post available on their website.

Monster Tutorials· 48,168 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Spray Foam Tutorial
10:43
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Spray Foam Tutorial

This beginner-friendly tutorial is the first in a three-part series on skull corpsing, focusing on transforming cheap dollar store skulls into convincingly decayed props. The technique is deliberately kept simple — just three steps and three materials — making it accessible to haunters of any experience level. Spray foam is used to build up organic texture, which is then finished with paint and stain to sell the rotted effect.

Monster Tutorials· 26,103 views
www.monstertutorials.com - Corpsing, Painting and Finishing a skull Part 2
10:53
DIY PropsBeginner$0–$5

www.monstertutorials.com - Corpsing, Painting and Finishing a skull Part 2

This tutorial walks through transforming an inexpensive foam or cardboard skull into a convincing, creepy Halloween prop using everyday household materials. The second part of the series focuses on the corpsing, painting, and finishing stages that bring the skull to life. The approach is budget-friendly and accessible, making it suitable for first-time prop builders.

Monster Tutorials· 11,949 views
faux stone pedastal base
13:54
DIY PropsBeginner

faux stone pedastal base

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a faux stone pedestal base — a versatile graveyard accent piece designed to elevate urns, statues, and other haunt décor. The build centers on foam fabrication and stone-texture finishing techniques. The resulting prop is lightweight, inexpensive, and adaptable to a wide range of Halloween display scenarios.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,858 views
Shrunken head
13:43
DIY PropsIntermediate

Shrunken head

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a shrunken head prop in this roughly 14-minute build video. The channel is known for professional-quality creature and prop fabrication, so viewers can expect detailed craftsmanship and finishing techniques. The result is a macabre display piece that fits naturally into haunted house scenes, voodoo-themed rooms, or Halloween décor.

StiltbeastStudios· 18,192 views
Spell book
13:27
DIY PropsIntermediate

Spell book

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a Halloween spell book prop in this roughly 13-minute build video. The finished piece is designed to look like an aged, mystical tome suitable for witch, occult, or dark fantasy displays. Given the channel's reputation for detailed prop work, viewers can expect practical fabrication and finishing techniques throughout.

StiltbeastStudios· 37,646 views