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.

105 videos

Molding A Glove Sculpt
2:54:50
DIY PropsAdvanced

Molding A Glove Sculpt

StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of molding a glove sculpt in this lengthy, in-depth session running nearly three hours. The tutorial covers professional-level mold-making techniques applicable to wearable hand or glove prosthetics used in haunted attractions and costume builds. Allen Hopps brings his characteristic hands-on teaching style to guide viewers through each stage of the process.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,586 views
Glove Sculpting Part 1
1:32:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

Glove Sculpting Part 1

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps kicks off a multi-part series dedicated to sculpting a wearable monster glove suitable for haunted attraction performers and enthusiasts. This first installment lays the groundwork for the sculpting process, walking viewers through early-stage techniques at a comfortable pace across a feature-length runtime. The series appears aimed at creators who want to elevate their creature costuming beyond off-the-shelf solutions.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,297 views
Make A Baby Yoda
3:19:58
DIY PropsAdvanced

Make A Baby Yoda

StiltbeastStudios walks through the full process of crafting a Baby Yoda-inspired prop or wearable character piece suitable for haunted attraction use. Running over three hours, this is an in-depth, professional-level build video from experienced creature maker Allen Hopps. The project bridges pop-culture character design with Halloween haunt applications, resulting in a detailed creature prop or costume element. Given the channel's signature style, viewers can expect sculpting, molding, and finishing techniques demonstrated from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 61,365 views
I Want To Sculpt.
1:34:04
DIY PropsIntermediate

I Want To Sculpt.

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios guides viewers through the fundamentals of sculpting for Halloween prop and mask making. The session appears to cover hands-on sculpting techniques aimed at haunted attraction builders and enthusiasts looking to create original creature pieces. At nearly 94 minutes, the video offers an in-depth, workshop-style experience with Hopps sharing his professional expertise.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,689 views
Making A Grouch (Mask Modification)
2:08:24
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Making A Grouch (Mask Modification)

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through an in-depth mask modification process to create an original 'Grouch' character. The lengthy runtime suggests a comprehensive, step-by-step treatment of transforming a base mask into a finished wearable piece suitable for haunted attraction use. The video blends prop-making sensibility with character design to produce a screen-ready creature look.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,369 views
Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes
6:12
Professional Haunted Attractions

Making Monsters Show Trailer | Distortions Unlimited Best Scenes

This highlight reel draws from standout moments across Distortions Unlimited's 'Making Monsters' reality series, which aired on the Travel Channel. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the professional monster-making studio, featuring key team members including Ed Edmunds, Jordu Schell, and guest Alice Cooper. The clip showcases the breadth of Distortions Unlimited's work, spanning animatronics, masks, costumes, and large-scale Halloween props. It serves as an energetic introduction to the company's craft and the personalities who bring their creatures to life.

DistortionsUnlimited· 18,834 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
Sculpting
2:37:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through a sculpting session focused on creating Halloween prop or creature work for haunted attraction use. At nearly two and a half hours, the video offers an in-depth, real-time look at the sculpting process from an experienced haunt industry professional. The content is geared toward builders who want to develop hands-on fabrication skills for professional-quality props.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,131 views
make a headform copy and demogorgon build
1:30:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

make a headform copy and demogorgon build

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of creating a copy of a headform and using it as the foundation for building a Demogorgon-inspired creature prop. The build is geared toward haunted attraction quality, combining prop fabrication techniques with wearable or display-ready monster construction. At 90 minutes, the video offers a deep-dive into the creature-making process from initial head casting through final creature assembly.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,487 views
mask painting and some sculpting
1:45:16
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

mask painting and some sculpting

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks through mask painting and sculpting techniques in this lengthy workshop-style session. The video is aimed at haunted attraction builders and prop makers looking to refine wearable character pieces. At over 105 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at the artistic process behind creating haunt-quality masks. Viewers can expect hands-on instruction grounded in Hopps' professional haunt experience.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,155 views
1st shop night of 2019
1:10:36
DIY Props

1st shop night of 2019

This video documents the first shop night session of 2019 from StiltbeastStudios, hosted by well-known haunt industry figure Allen Hopps. Viewers get an inside look at the prop-building process as work begins on new pieces for the upcoming haunt season. The session-style format offers an authentic, unscripted glimpse into a professional prop maker's workflow and creative process.

StiltbeastStudios· 617 views
Creepy Caterpillars - Easy DIY Grubs and Maggots
22:21
DIY PropsBeginner

Creepy Caterpillars - Easy DIY Grubs and Maggots

Monster Tutorials walks viewers through crafting creepy, worm-like creature props that can pass as caterpillars, grubs, or maggots depending on finish and styling choices. The builds are designed to slot into specimen jar displays or curiosity collections, lending an unsettling naturalist aesthetic to any haunt or Halloween display. Optional wing additions allow the same base form to become a moth or butterfly, giving the technique strong versatility for a single 22-minute tutorial.

Monster Tutorials· 12,973 views
How to Make a NASTY Holiday PIE Prop
6:10
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a NASTY Holiday PIE Prop

Haunt Former builds a disgustingly fun holiday pie prop with a horrifying secret ingredient — a face or head baked right in. The project is framed as a Thanksgiving-themed build but carries crossover appeal for Halloween and Christmas décor. In just six minutes, the video walks through creating a gross, conversation-starting tabletop prop. It strikes a balance between dark humor and classic horror aesthetics.

Haunt Former· 2,522 views
krampus mask work
3:18:31
DIY PropsAdvanced

krampus mask work

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps presents an in-depth Krampus mask-building session running over three hours, covering the hands-on craft of creating a wearable creature mask suitable for haunted attractions and DIY prop builders. The video dives into the detailed workmanship behind bringing the iconic Alpine folklore demon to life in mask form. Given the channel's established reputation for professional-grade creature and prop construction, viewers can expect thorough coverage of sculpting, shaping, and finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,347 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
Sculpting A DEMI MOOREGON
1:59:02
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpting A DEMI MOOREGON

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through the sculpting process for an original creature character dubbed the 'Demi Mooregon,' a hybrid monster design built for haunted attraction use. The nearly two-hour session provides an in-depth look at the hands-on sculpting workflow from concept to finished form. As a long-form studio build video, it offers substantial insight into professional-level creature fabrication techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,624 views
Unboxing A Sculpting Tool Set.
5:40
Product Reviews

Unboxing A Sculpting Tool Set.

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios unboxes a sculpting tool set, walking viewers through what's included in the kit. The video offers a first-look assessment aimed at haunted attraction builders and prop makers who want to know whether the tools are worth picking up. At roughly six minutes, it's a quick but practical reference for anyone considering adding dedicated sculpting tools to their workshop.

StiltbeastStudios· 954 views
Sculpting a werewolf lower jaw for a two part pask
1:33:56
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Sculpting a werewolf lower jaw for a two part pask

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of sculpting the lower jaw section of a two-part werewolf mask, focusing on achieving a realistic, articulated result. The tutorial covers the sculpting workflow specific to a moving-jaw design, which requires careful attention to how the two halves will interact and fit together. At nearly an hour and a half, the video offers an in-depth look at professional-level creature mask fabrication suitable for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,408 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
Sculpt a Skull Mask Tutorial
10:32
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpt a Skull Mask Tutorial

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks viewers through the process of sculpting a skull mask using the studio's professional techniques. Distortions Unlimited brings decades of Halloween industry experience to this hands-on tutorial, offering a rare look at how a top-tier monster-making shop approaches mask design. The video reflects the same craftsmanship showcased on the TV series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,287 views
Sculpting studio
1:20:31
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Sculpting studio

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the first part of molding an orc half mask, capturing the process in a live hangout-style session. The recording runs just over an hour before a technical interruption cuts the stream, with a second part continuing the workflow. This is a deep-dive studio session focused on the craft of creature mask mold making rather than a polished step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,093 views
How to make a shrunken head - DIY tutorial
23:26
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $5

How to make a shrunken head - DIY tutorial

This tutorial walks viewers through building a realistic shrunken head prop using minimal, inexpensive household materials. The technique relies on paper mache principles with toilet paper and glue to achieve convincing texture and form. The finished piece is versatile enough for Halloween displays, home haunts, curiosity shelf arrangements, or film and video production use.

Monster Tutorials· 46,242 views
Make a foam Pumpkin (short version)
1:47
DIY Props

Make a foam Pumpkin (short version)

StiltbeastStudios presents a condensed walkthrough of how to construct a foam pumpkin prop suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts. This short-form cut offers a quick overview of the build process, with a full-length tutorial available separately. It's a solid entry point for prop makers curious about the technique before committing to the complete video.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,437 views
sculpture studio
1:16:00
DIY Props

sculpture studio

This video is a studio session from Stiltbeast Studios centered on sculpture work, likely involving creature or monster prop creation. Hosted as a live Hangouts On Air broadcast, it offers viewers an inside look at the sculpting process in a professional prop-making environment. The sparse metadata and brief source reference suggest the content revolves around a bigfoot-style creature sculpt. At 76 minutes, it likely functions as a relaxed, in-depth work session rather than a structured step-by-step tutorial.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,587 views