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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.

48 videos

How to make an Epoxy Resin Tumbler Turner the easy way - Cuptisserie AND CREEPTISSERIE too!
30:43
DIY PropsBeginner

How to make an Epoxy Resin Tumbler Turner the easy way - Cuptisserie AND CREEPTISSERIE too!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a DIY tumbler turner — commonly called a cuptisserie — and extends the concept into a 'Creeptisserie' designed specifically for Halloween prop makers. The Creeptisserie modification allows haunters to evenly coat small props such as eyes, teeth, and other irregular pieces with epoxy resin. The build centers around an affordable low-RPM motor kit and repurposed tumbler hardware, making it accessible to crafters at most skill levels. The result is a versatile workshop tool that serves both decorative tumbler crafting and professional-grade prop finishing.

Monster Tutorials· 6,077 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
Cujo Finish+
1:53:04
DIY PropsAdvanced

Cujo Finish+

This StiltbeastStudios video follows Allen Hopps through the finishing stages of a Cujo-inspired creature prop or mask build, likely covering painting, detailing, and final surface work. At nearly two hours, it offers an in-depth look at the techniques used to bring a professional-quality monster piece to completion. The content sits at the intersection of wearable mask artistry and haunted attraction prop construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,385 views
Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape
1:37
DIY Animatronics

Animatronic Gorilla Distortions Prop | Ed Edmunds Hairs & Programs Giant Animated Ape

This short behind-the-scenes clip from Distortions Unlimited features founder Ed Edmunds in the final stages of completing a large-scale animatronic gorilla prop known as 'Gorilla in a Cage.' Viewers get a rare look at the hairing and programming process that brings the creature to life, including its signature cage-shaking movement. The video highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Distortions Unlimited is known for in the professional Halloween industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,049 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
Battng Clean Up And LEDs
2:49:01
DIY PropsIntermediate

Battng Clean Up And LEDs

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of cleaning up props using batting and integrating LED lighting into haunted attraction builds. The session appears to be a long-form, in-depth workshop covering finishing and atmospheric detailing techniques. Batting is used to add soft texture and visual polish, while LEDs provide in-prop illumination to elevate the final look.

StiltbeastStudios· 957 views
Painting Masks
2:00:04
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Painting Masks

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps delivers an in-depth session on painting Halloween masks, walking viewers through the techniques used by professional haunted attraction builders. At two hours long, the tutorial offers substantial coverage of the painting process from start to finish. The focus appears to be on elevating the realism and visual impact of Halloween masks for haunt and prop use.

StiltbeastStudios· 834 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
Painting Halloween Props - Ed Edmunds Daily Workout
4:43
Professional Haunted Attractions

Painting Halloween Props - Ed Edmunds Daily Workout

Ed Edmunds, the founder of Distortions Unlimited, gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how large batches of Halloween haunt props are painted and prepared for commercial shipment. The video showcases the physical and repetitive nature of production-scale prop finishing, which Ed humorously frames as his daily workout. It offers a rare glimpse into the professional manufacturing pipeline that supplies haunted attractions across the country.

DistortionsUnlimited· 5,548 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
Mold Cleaning And Mask Painting
1:33:19
DIY PropsIntermediate

Mold Cleaning And Mask Painting

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of cleaning molds and painting finished masks in this extended workshop-style session. Allen Hopps shares professional techniques used in haunted attraction prop production, covering the steps between pulling a piece from a mold and achieving a paint-ready or fully painted result. At nearly an hour and a half, the video offers an in-depth look at craft-level finishing work relevant to anyone producing wearable Halloween props.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,027 views
Mask Painting Take 2!
11:21
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mask Painting Take 2!

StiltbeastStudios returns for a second look at painting masks, walking viewers through techniques for achieving professional, scary results. Allen Hopps shares his hands-on approach to bringing a mask to life with paint, likely refining or expanding on methods covered in a previous episode. The tutorial is aimed at haunted attraction builders and DIY enthusiasts who want their masks to look polished and convincing.

StiltbeastStudios· 907 views
Scenic painting eight
4:00
Set DesignIntermediate

Scenic painting eight

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through a scenic painting session adding finishing details to an animated prop in the graveyard section of a professional haunted attraction. The paintwork draws stylistic inspiration from gothic horror artist Joseph Vargo, lending the piece a distinctive dark, moody aesthetic. In just four minutes, the video demonstrates how targeted paint detailing can dramatically elevate the realism and atmosphere of a haunt set piece.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,756 views
Giant Maggot Halloween Prop | Village Mire Yard Haunt
1:05
DIY PropsBeginner

Giant Maggot Halloween Prop | Village Mire Yard Haunt

This short build video from the Village Mire Yard Haunt showcases a giant maggot Halloween prop constructed with foam balls, Free Form Air, and liquid latex. The combination of materials produces a convincingly fleshy, textured creature suitable for outdoor haunt displays. Despite its impressive visual impact, the build appears accessible to Halloween crafters of most skill levels.

Hauntcast· 1,383 views
www.monstertutorials.com - How I make my Horror Dolls
8:49
DIY PropsIntermediate

www.monstertutorials.com - How I make my Horror Dolls

This video walks through the creator's personal process for designing and making horror dolls, from sourcing raw dolls to finishing them as creepy character pieces. The creator shares works-in-progress alongside completed examples, covering themes such as a witch doctor, a nun, and other horror-inspired characters. A standout tip for horror doll making is also shared, giving viewers a practical takeaway. The presentation style is an informal studio overview rather than a step-by-step build tutorial.

Monster Tutorials· 39,050 views
Witch cabinet
18:25
DIY PropsBeginner

Witch cabinet

StiltbeastStudios walks through a flexible set of decorating techniques centered around a witch or occult theme, using a cabinet as the showcase example. Rather than a single locked-in project, the methods shown can be applied to frames, curio shelves, walls, and other surfaces. The finished result functions equally well as a haunted attraction set piece or a home Halloween display. The versatile approach makes it easy to adapt the theme to different spaces and skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 53,736 views
corpsing2
18:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

corpsing2

Stiltbeast Studios returns with an updated and expanded guide to plastic corpsing, covering new tricks and techniques not included in the original video. The tutorial focuses on achieving realistic corpse-like textures and finishes on Halloween props for haunted attractions and home haunts. With nearly 20 minutes of content, it offers a deeper dive into the craft than its predecessor.

StiltbeastStudios· 57,775 views
Easy brain in a jar
13:55
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Easy brain in a jar

StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly method for creating a realistic-looking brain in a jar using common hardware store materials. The build relies on tinfoil as an armature base, silicone caulk for texture and form, and paint for a convincing finish. The result is a versatile prop suited to mad scientist labs, haunted attraction scenes, or Frankenstein-themed displays. The straightforward process makes it accessible to beginners with minimal tool investment.

StiltbeastStudios· 81,507 views
Rous final.wmv
23:00
DIY PropsAdvanced

Rous final.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the full fabrication process for a human-sized R.O.U.S. — the iconic Rodent of Unusual Size from The Princess Bride — as a haunted house prop. The build showcases a range of creature-making techniques with running commentary explaining the reasoning behind each step. This is a detailed, educational look at professional-level creature prop construction from concept to completion.

StiltbeastStudios· 11,713 views
Aging furniture.wmv
11:47
Set DesignBeginner

Aging furniture.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a fast, straightforward process for aging wooden stools to give them a convincingly old, time-worn look. The techniques shown are intended to transport props into a different era, making them suitable for renaissance festivals, haunted houses, or any period-themed environment. The tutorial emphasizes speed and simplicity, making it accessible to builders at most skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,256 views
Skeleform Corpsing - Halloween Prop
5:21
DIY PropsIntermediate

Skeleform Corpsing - Halloween Prop

This video walks through the corpsing process applied to a Fright Theatre Skeleform skeleton, transforming a bare skeletal prop into a more convincingly decomposed and textured corpse. Corpsing adds layers of material and paint to simulate rotting flesh over the underlying skeletal structure. The result is a significantly more realistic and haunting Halloween display piece.

Hauntcast· 4,016 views
Making Prop weaponry
19:34
DIY PropsBeginner

Making Prop weaponry

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through how to fabricate convincing prop bladed weapons — such as trick knives — using sintra (foam PVC) plastic, a lightweight and workable material available from plastic supply houses. The tutorial focuses on achieving a realistic appearance while keeping the process accessible and the props safe for haunted house use. Techniques shown are straightforward enough for newcomers to prop-making to follow along. The finished pieces work equally well as costume accessories or haunt set dressing.

StiltbeastStudios· 39,626 views
molding a brain part 5 painting
10:00
DIY PropsIntermediate

molding a brain part 5 painting

This is part five of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing brain molding series, focusing specifically on the painting stage of the build. The episode walks viewers through finishing a latex brain prop with realistic paintwork. As part of a multi-episode series, it builds on previously established molding and casting steps to bring the prop to a screen-ready finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 19,374 views