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.

115 videos

Gemmy 2017 Life-Sized Props *SPOILERS*
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Prop Reviews

Gemmy 2017 Life-Sized Props *SPOILERS*

This short video offers an early look at Gemmy Industries' new life-sized Halloween prop lineup for 2017, including animatronic and static figures. The creator previews upcoming releases before they hit retail shelves, framing it as a spoiler reveal for Halloween enthusiasts. At just three minutes, it serves as a quick highlight reel of what Gemmy has in store for the season.

Haunt Former· 9,192 views
Terrifying Ghost Emerges from an Abandoned Well!
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Prop Reviews

Terrifying Ghost Emerges from an Abandoned Well!

FrightProps showcases a haunted house prop featuring a ghostly figure emerging from an abandoned well, inspired by iconic horror imagery. The prop appears designed for professional or home haunt installations seeking a dramatic, movie-quality scare. The video highlights the visual impact and movement of the piece in action.

FrightProps· 895 views
Werewolf in the Woods Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Werewolf in the Woods Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Werewolf in the Woods animated Halloween prop, highlighting its animatronic features designed for haunted house and seasonal display use. The video serves as a product spotlight for this creature-themed prop. Its realistic werewolf design and motion effects make it a standout piece for professional and home haunters alike.

FrightProps· 2,987 views
ZOMBIRD: Crow came back to life as hungry zombie bird
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Other

ZOMBIRD: Crow came back to life as hungry zombie bird

Monster Tutorials presents a short stop-motion film showcasing their handmade 'Zombird' — a reanimated zombie crow prop attacking a severed head prop. The clip serves as a fun, atmospheric demonstration of the finished character rather than a step-by-step build guide. A separate full tutorial and materials blog post are referenced for viewers who want to build their own Zombird.

Monster Tutorials· 1,964 views
"Bones" Skeleton Moving Frightronic
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Prop Reviews

"Bones" Skeleton Moving Frightronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Bones' Frightronic, an animated skeleton prop designed for Halloween displays and haunted attractions. The short demo highlights the prop's moving mechanics, making it a compelling option for graveyard scenes and home haunts alike. As a product from an established haunt industry manufacturer, it represents a ready-to-use animatronic solution requiring no DIY build.

DistortionsUnlimited· 10,852 views
LED Illuminated Ground Breaking Reaper | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

LED Illuminated Ground Breaking Reaper | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review covers an LED-illuminated ground-breaking grim reaper prop designed for Halloween displays. The figure features built-in lighting and sound effects and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. The reviewer presents it as a fun, ready-to-use decoration that adds graveyard atmosphere without any DIY effort required.

Haunt Former· 1,159 views
MORE NEW HALLOWEEN 2016 PROPS *SPOILERS* (HalloweenHolidayStore)
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Prop Reviews

MORE NEW HALLOWEEN 2016 PROPS *SPOILERS* (HalloweenHolidayStore)

This video showcases a roundup of new and returning Halloween props for 2016, sourced from the HalloweenHolidayStore's Instagram account. The host previews a variety of seasonal props and animatronics available for purchase, giving haunters an early look at what's hitting the market. It serves as a buyer's guide for hobbyists and home haunters scouting additions to their displays. Sponsors include Morbid Enterprises and Spirit Halloween, suggesting coverage of mainstream retail offerings.

Haunt Former· 1,055 views
Spirit Halloween 2015 In-Store Experience
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2015 In-Store Experience

This video takes viewers on a guided walkthrough of a Spirit Halloween retail location during the 2015 season, showcasing the store's selection of animatronics, props, costumes, masks, and seasonal decorations. The creator shares enthusiastic commentary throughout, giving Halloween fans a feel for what was available on shelves that year. It serves as both a nostalgic snapshot of Spirit Halloween's 2015 offerings and a general inspiration for decorators and haunters.

Haunt Former· 19,484 views
The Return of the Halloween Animatronics (Haunt Former's Picks)
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Prop Reviews

The Return of the Halloween Animatronics (Haunt Former's Picks)

Haunt Former spotlights a curated selection of older Spirit Halloween animatronics making a comeback for the 2015 season, celebrating the enduring appeal of tried-and-true spooky props. The video arrives alongside early sneak peeks of the season's new offerings, giving fans a look at what returning favorites they can expect to find in stores. It serves as a quick, enthusiastic guide for collectors and haunters who keep an eye on Spirit Halloween's annual lineup.

Haunt Former· 84,299 views
Halloween 2015 NEW Animated Props (Spoilers)
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Prop Reviews

Halloween 2015 NEW Animated Props (Spoilers)

This video offers an early-season preview of new animated Halloween props for 2015 from multiple manufacturers, including Morbid Enterprises, Gemmy, Morris Costumes, and Trick or Treat Studios. The host highlights standout pieces across the lineups, describing them as some of the strongest offerings in recent years. Viewers are also teased that Tekky Toys and Spirit Halloween's selections will be covered in a follow-up reveal.

Haunt Former· 9,670 views
"Distorted Figures" Halloween Figures Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

"Distorted Figures" Halloween Figures Unboxing and Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former unboxes and reviews three handmade latex figures from Distorted Figures — the Possessed Spine Breaker, Silent Screamer, and Spider Walker — along with some bonus custom pieces. The brand specializes in compact, affordably priced Halloween props aimed at enthusiasts who lack the space or budget for full-size animatronics. Each figure is hand-crafted and designed to deliver an unsettling presence without a hefty price tag. Note that Haunt Former is a disclosed sponsor of Distorted Figures, so viewers should weigh the review with that relationship in mind.

Haunt Former· 3,795 views
Top 100 Best Halloween Props of 2014!
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Prop Reviews

Top 100 Best Halloween Props of 2014!

Haunt Former counts down his top 100 favorite Halloween props released in 2014, featuring products from a wide range of major seasonal manufacturers and retailers. The video serves as a broad buyer's guide and collector's reference for that year's prop market. Morbid Enterprises is noted as a sponsor, with a shoutout to their retail platform. Viewers are invited to share their own 2014 favorites in the comments.

Haunt Former· 21,755 views
Peek-A-Boo Penny 2014 Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Peek-A-Boo Penny 2014 Animated Halloween Prop

The creator shares their first impressions of Peek-A-Boo Penny, an animated Halloween prop from Spirit Halloween's 2014 lineup. The video offers a close-up look at the figure in action, highlighting its movements and overall appeal. It serves as a practical reference for anyone considering adding Penny to their collection or haunt setup.

Haunt Former· 111,798 views
IT Pennywise 2014 Morbid Enterprises Props
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Prop Reviews

IT Pennywise 2014 Morbid Enterprises Props

A short showcase of Morbid Enterprises Halloween props themed around the iconic horror clown Pennywise from Stephen King's IT. The video offers a quick look at the officially styled figures or decorations available for the 2014 Halloween season. It serves as a useful reference for collectors and decorators hunting for IT-themed prop options.

Haunt Former· 6,231 views
Haunt Former's Zombie Baby Collection
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Prop Reviews

Haunt Former's Zombie Baby Collection

Haunt Former takes viewers through their personal collection of zombie baby props, showcasing each piece in detail. The video highlights a variety of undead infant-themed Halloween props, likely spanning different manufacturers, styles, and levels of detail. It serves as both an inspiration reel and a reference guide for haunters interested in this unsettling sub-genre of Halloween décor.

Haunt Former· 20,114 views
Mini Mean, Scary Clown with Chainsaw by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Mini Mean, Scary Clown with Chainsaw by Distortions

This clip showcases Mini Mean, a compact chainsaw-wielding clown animatronic from Distortions Unlimited. The prop is pitched as a low-to-the-ground scare designed to startle guests by lunging toward their knees and ankles. It's a manufacturer demo of a finished haunt animatronic rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 41,157 views
Denny's Ground Breaker
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DIY Props

Denny's Ground Breaker

A brief show-and-tell segment from a Hauntcast mass make-and-take event in July 2009, featuring a cemetery ground-breaker prop built by a participant named Denny. The clip showcases a grave-jumper style figure designed to appear as if a corpse is rising from the earth. At just one minute, it serves as a quick look at a finished community-built prop rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

Hauntcast· 17,096 views
Butcher Table Haunt Illusion
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Prop Reviews

Butcher Table Haunt Illusion

This video showcases the Butcher Table, a haunt illusion product from Distortions Unlimited designed for haunted attractions. It presents a butcher-themed scare illusion intended to add gory, immersive impact to a haunt scene. The clip serves as a product feature rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 25,863 views
Psychovision
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Prop Reviews

Psychovision

This short clip showcases Psychovision, an animatronic prop produced by Distortions Unlimited. Running about a minute, it functions as a manufacturer demonstration of the prop in action rather than a build or how-to guide. It offers a quick look at the animatronic for haunters considering professional-grade scares.

DistortionsUnlimited· 11,976 views