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.

65 videos

experimental mold technique...so far it worked
1:41:44
DIY PropsAdvanced

experimental mold technique...so far it worked

StiltbeastStudios' Allen Hopps walks through an experimental mold-making technique applied to a Halloween prop or mask build, sharing results in real time over a lengthy deep-dive session. The video documents a hands-on process that pushes beyond conventional molding methods, giving viewers an honest look at what worked and why. At roughly 102 minutes, it offers a thorough, workshop-style exploration suited to serious prop makers looking to expand their fabrication toolkit.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,898 views
Monster Sculpting Bingo!
3:10:28
DIY Props

Monster Sculpting Bingo!

StiltbeastStudios hosts a marathon monster sculpting session framed as a Bingo event, guided by haunt industry veteran Allen Hopps. The extended format suggests a live or recorded stream where sculpting milestones or viewer prompts drive the creative process. It sits at the intersection of prop making, mask fabrication, and haunted attraction design. The relaxed bingo structure makes it accessible and entertaining for a wide range of skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,550 views
The Beast And The Gourd!
3:24:21
DIY PropsIntermediate

The Beast And The Gourd!

StiltbeastStudios hosts Allen Hopps in this lengthy prop-building session centered on crafting a Halloween gourd or pumpkin-themed creature piece. The video appears to cover the hands-on construction of a beast-and-gourd prop or mask suitable for haunted attraction use. At over three hours, it likely walks viewers through multiple stages of the build in real time. StiltbeastStudios is known for foam fabrication and wearable creature work, suggesting the content leans toward mask or costume prop construction.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,177 views
Finish The Bear!
3:45:37
DIY PropsAdvanced

Finish The Bear!

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps leads an extended build session focused on completing a bear-themed Halloween prop for haunted attraction use. At nearly four hours, the video offers an in-depth, real-time look at the fabrication process from a professional haunt perspective. The content is consistent with Stiltbeast's signature style of detailed creature and prop construction aimed at serious haunt builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,086 views
Various And Sundry Monster Makng Sunday
3:16:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

Various And Sundry Monster Makng Sunday

A lengthy, likely live or informal workshop-style session from Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps covering a variety of monster-making topics in a single sitting. The broad scope of the session suggests it touches on multiple aspects of creature and prop creation suited for haunted attractions. At nearly three and a half hours, it functions as an extended deep-dive rather than a tightly structured tutorial. Viewers can expect a relaxed, conversational approach to Halloween prop and monster craftsmanship.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,095 views
Werewolf And Shop Stuff
4:16:55
DIY Props

Werewolf And Shop Stuff

This lengthy video from StiltbeastStudios features werewolf prop or mask content alongside a look at what appears to be shop activity or behind-the-scenes studio work. Allen Hopps, known for professional-grade Halloween prop and creature fabrication, guides viewers through content likely spanning creature design, mask work, and general shop goings-on. At over four hours in length, the video suggests an in-depth, casual format covering multiple topics in a single session.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,229 views
More Werewolfery
3:17:41
DIY PropsAdvanced

More Werewolfery

StiltBeast Studios returns with another in-depth werewolf-focused build session in this lengthy, nearly three-and-a-half-hour video. The content explores creature prop or mask creation in the studio's signature hands-on style, guided by creator Allen Hopps. Viewers can expect detailed craftsmanship techniques suited to haunted attraction-level results.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,425 views
Werewolf tuesday!
1:56:39
Makeup Tutorials

Werewolf tuesday!

StiltbeastStudios hosts another Tuesday session focused on werewolf-themed mask or prop creation, led by Allen Hopps. The session likely covers design and fabrication techniques relevant to haunted attraction characters and Halloween props. At nearly two hours, it appears to be a long-form, in-depth creative session typical of the Stiltbeast format.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,532 views
Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream
40:43
DIY Props

Monster Lab - Ask Ed Livestream

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited hosts a live Q&A session focused on monster and mask making, fielding audience questions on topics ranging from materials and sculpting to molding and painting. Distortions Unlimited is a long-standing American manufacturer of Halloween animatronics, masks, and props serving home haunters, professional attractions, and theme parks. The informal livestream format gives viewers direct access to an industry veteran's knowledge and creative process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,259 views
Sea CReature. Work
2:41:28
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sea CReature. Work

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads viewers through what appears to be an in-depth creature fabrication project centered on a sea creature prop or wearable character. At nearly three hours in length, the video likely covers design, construction, and finishing stages of the build. Stiltbeast Studios is known for high-quality haunted attraction prop work, making this a detailed, professional-level resource for creature builders.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,070 views
Krampus Lab Live
2:13:36
DIY Props

Krampus Lab Live

StiltbeastStudios hosts a live session focused on Krampus-themed prop and mask creation, led by industry veteran Allen Hopps. The extended-format broadcast gives viewers an inside look at a professional haunted attraction studio's creative process. With no source description available, specific techniques and materials covered during the session cannot be confirmed, though the creator tags suggest mask making and general prop work are central topics.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,121 views
Star Trek Continues Behind the Scenes with Distortions Unlimited
8:09
DIY Animatronics

Star Trek Continues Behind the Scenes with Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video follows Ed Edmunds and the Distortions Unlimited team as they design and build the USDI creature for the Star Trek Continues fan web series episode 'Come Not Between Dragons.' It offers a rare look inside the professional workflow of one of the Halloween industry's leading creature and prop fabrication studios. Distortions Unlimited is shown applying their expertise in animatronics, masks, SFX costumes, and props to a high-profile sci-fi fan production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,953 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
Jordu Schell On Distortions Resurrection Latex Mask Design
7:38
Prop Reviews

Jordu Schell On Distortions Resurrection Latex Mask Design

Renowned sculptor Jordu Schell discusses his work designing and sculpting the Distortions Unlimited Resurrection Latex Mask series, a limited-edition collector line created as a tribute to the early masks of Distortions founder Ed Edmunds. Jordu reflects on how those original Distortions masks influenced his career as an artist. The Resurrection series features high-quality character masks including Nightmare I, Krem, Andromeda, Rotted Corpse, Zombie, and Creeton, among others.

DistortionsUnlimited· 12,447 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
How to Make a Halloween MASK
3:59
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to Make a Halloween MASK

Haunt Former walks viewers through an accessible, low-cost process for sculpting a custom Halloween mask from clay, aimed at both kids and adults. The short, four-minute tutorial emphasizes creativity and affordability over complex techniques. It fits within the channel's broader focus on DIY Halloween prop and costume builds.

Haunt Former· 10,565 views
Sculpture studio 2
3:09:16
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpture studio 2

A relaxed, long-form studio hangout with the creator of Stiltbeast Studios as they sculpt a classic movie monster mask in real time. The session runs approximately three hours, offering an immersive look at a professional sculptor's process and workspace. Viewers get an unfiltered, fly-on-the-wall experience rather than a step-by-step instructional breakdown.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,580 views