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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.

142 videos

Top Hats Part Two!
1:23:04
DIY Props

Top Hats Part Two!

This is the second installment in StiltbeastStudios' top hat series, continuing the prop and costume build process with creator Allen Hopps. The video dives deeper into the construction or finishing details of a Halloween-themed top hat, likely intended for haunted attraction character use. Given the channel's professional haunted attraction focus, the content likely bridges wearable costume craft with high-end haunt character design.

StiltbeastStudios· 684 views
Shop Puttering!
2:02:48
DIY Props

Shop Puttering!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios invites viewers into a relaxed, unscripted shop session where he putters around working on props and haunted attraction projects. This long-form video offers an informal, behind-the-scenes look at the creative process inside a professional haunt builder's workspace. It's the kind of casual, conversational content fans of the channel have come to enjoy as a companion to more structured tutorials.

StiltbeastStudios· 890 views
Halloween Props & Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Making Monsters Since 1978
1:42
Prop Reviews

Halloween Props & Animatronics | Distortions Unlimited Making Monsters Since 1978

Distortions Unlimited is a veteran Halloween prop and animatronics manufacturer with roots going back to 1978, producing handcrafted masks, costumes, animated displays, and Shocktronics for haunts and themed attractions. This short promotional video highlights the company's reputation for quality and durability within the professional haunt industry. The brand is widely recognized, including a feature on the Travel Channel series 'Making Monsters,' led by owners Ed and Marsha Edmunds.

DistortionsUnlimited· 9,199 views
Monster Museum Heads!
1:56:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Monster Museum Heads!

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of monster museum-style display heads suitable for haunted houses and Halloween attractions. The nearly two-hour runtime suggests an in-depth build process covering design, fabrication, and finishing. The resulting pieces are styled as specimen or exhibit-style props, lending an eerie, curated atmosphere to any haunt environment.

StiltbeastStudios· 818 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
Make A Spine!
26:46
DIY PropsIntermediate

Make A Spine!

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the process of building a realistic spine prop suitable for haunted houses and Halloween displays. Allen Hopps guides the build with a focus on achieving a convincing, scary result. At roughly 27 minutes, the tutorial offers enough depth to cover the core construction steps without overwhelming beginners. The finished piece is aimed at elevating the production value of haunted attractions and home haunts alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,057 views
Pouring A Difficult Mold
11:46
DIY PropsAdvanced

Pouring A Difficult Mold

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the process of pouring a challenging mold, sharing professional techniques for tackling complex geometry or tricky undercuts that can cause problems during casting. The video draws on his extensive haunted attraction prop-building experience to help viewers avoid common pitfalls. It's a focused, practical demonstration aimed at taking mold-making skills to the next level.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,354 views
Molding A Mask In Hydrocal
1:27:11
DIY PropsIntermediate

Molding A Mask In Hydrocal

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps walks through the process of molding a mask using Hydrocal, a gypsum-based casting material commonly used in professional haunted attraction prop work. The lengthy runtime suggests a thorough, step-by-step approach covering key stages of the mold-making and casting workflow. The video bridges hobbyist DIY techniques with the professional-grade methods Allen is known for teaching.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,082 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 fake quicksand for your home haunt / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects
0:46
DIY PropsBeginner

How to make fake quicksand for your home haunt / DIY Haunted House Props and Effects

In this short tutorial, Josh Holder of Colorado's long-running Frightmare Compound demonstrates how to create a fake quicksand effect for a home haunt. The quick build is pitched as an easy, fun illusion meant to surprise and entertain guests. It's framed as a simple upgrade that adds a memorable interactive moment to a DIY haunt.

The Frightmare Compound· 12,177 views
Shop Hang Out We Mold A Half Mask
1:22:55
DIY PropsIntermediate

Shop Hang Out We Mold A Half Mask

StiltbeastStudios hosts an extended shop hang-out session centered on molding a half mask from scratch. Allen Hopps walks viewers through the mold-making process in a relaxed, workshop setting typical of the channel's long-form content. The casual format makes technical fabrication concepts accessible while still covering practical hands-on technique.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,097 views
Foam Filling The Mannequin.
15:28
DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Filling The Mannequin.

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps demonstrates the process of foam-filling a mannequin to create a solid, durable haunted house prop. Filling a hollow mannequin with expanding foam adds structural integrity and weight, making it more convincing and resilient for haunt environments. The video is part of Stiltbeast's practical prop-building series aimed at haunters who want professional-quality results on a DIY budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 12,467 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
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
Mask Painting And Werewolf Work!
1:23:08
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Mask Painting And Werewolf Work!

Stiltbeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through mask painting techniques alongside werewolf prop or costume work in this lengthy studio session. The video covers hands-on creative process typical of professional haunted attraction fabrication. At over 80 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at the artistry behind creature-focused Halloween builds.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,963 views
How to make a fake realistic heart!! - Valentine's Day special tutorial
22:09
DIY PropsBeginner

How to make a fake realistic heart!! - Valentine's Day special tutorial

Monster Tutorials presents a Valentine's Day-themed DIY project for crafting a realistic, squishy fake heart suitable as a Halloween or horror prop. The tutorial is positioned as an approachable, easy build for hobbyists looking to add gruesome anatomical details to their haunt or display. While framed around the holiday, the techniques translate directly to haunted house and SFX prop work year-round.

Monster Tutorials· 78,386 views
How to Make a GROSS Bucket of CHICKEN Halloween PROP
3:00
DIY PropsBeginner

How to Make a GROSS Bucket of CHICKEN Halloween PROP

This short tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through building a disgusting fried chicken bucket prop suitable for haunted house displays or Halloween yard setups. The build leans into gross-out aesthetics, transforming a familiar fast-food image into something unsettling. At just three minutes, the project appears approachable for beginners looking for a quick, conversation-starting decoration. Credit for the original concept is given to a collaborator named Jevin.

Haunt Former· 4,003 views
Prop knife sheath
17:49
DIY PropsIntermediatelow (thrift store materials)

Prop knife sheath

StiltbeastStudios demonstrates how to craft a leather knife sheath for a prop knife using salvaged leather from a thrift store purse. The build is geared toward haunted attraction performers and cosplayers who want a convincing, wearable accessory for a character. Upcycling thrift store finds keeps costs low while delivering a professional-looking result.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,152 views
Stormtrooper By John Guarnero Using FrightProps
1:34
DIY Props

Stormtrooper By John Guarnero Using FrightProps

A FrightProps customer named John Guarnero showcases his homemade Stormtrooper prop build, created using FrightProps components. The short feature highlights what a dedicated hobbyist can achieve by combining quality prop-making supplies with personal craftsmanship. It serves as both community inspiration and a real-world demonstration of FrightProps products in action.

FrightProps· 449 views
R2D2 With Projection By John Guarnero Using FrightProps
1:02
DIY Props

R2D2 With Projection By John Guarnero Using FrightProps

A FrightProps customer named John Guarnero built an impressive DIY R2D2 prop complete with a functional built-in projector. The short showcase video highlights the finished result, demonstrating how a dedicated hobbyist can combine prop-building skills with projection technology. Full how-to documentation is available on both the builder's personal site and the FrightProps website.

FrightProps· 432 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 4: Building the PHOBIAS Entrance Sign
5:12
DIY PropsIntermediate

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 4: Building the PHOBIAS Entrance Sign

This is the fourth installment in a 2014 home haunt build series themed around phobias. The creator walks through planned projects for the season before focusing on constructing the main entrance sign for the haunt. It offers a glimpse into the design and fabrication process behind cohesive haunt branding.

Haunt Former· 671 views
big dog
9:43
DIY PropsIntermediate

big dog

StiltbeastStudios takes on the Cu Sith — a giant hound from Celtic mythology — crafting an oversized dog head prop destined for a personal monster museum. The build showcases a variety of fabrication techniques suited to large-scale creature props. This is a fun, skills-rich project that blends folklore inspiration with hands-on haunted attraction craftsmanship.

StiltbeastStudios· 10,279 views
vampire killing kit
23:30
DIY PropsIntermediate

vampire killing kit

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a vampire killing kit prop, sharing the same process used to produce pieces sold at the creator's HuntMonsters museum. The build results in a display-quality prop with a gothic, antique aesthetic suited for haunted attractions, home haunts, or collector display. At roughly 24 minutes, the tutorial covers the full construction workflow from start to finished kit.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,539 views