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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.

16997 videos

painting and hairing Khajiit
1:02:41
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

painting and hairing Khajiit

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the finishing stages of a Khajiit creature costume, focusing on the painting and hairing processes that bring the cat-like character to life. The video covers how paint and applied fur work together to create a convincing, realistic creature suit suitable for haunted attractions or cosplay. At over an hour long, it offers an in-depth look at professional-level costume finishing techniques.

StiltbeastStudios· 772 views
base coating a latex mask
13:11
Makeup TutorialsBeginner

base coating a latex mask

StiltbeastStudios walks through the foundational step of base coating a latex mask, a critical first stage before adding detail paint and weathering. The video focuses on proper technique for achieving an even, adhesion-ready surface on latex. As a channel known for professional haunt-quality work, the instruction is practical and geared toward real-world haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,713 views
mask finish #1
1:34:36
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

mask finish #1

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the first stage of finishing a Halloween mask in this in-depth session. The video covers the hands-on techniques used to take a mask from a raw state toward a polished, haunt-ready piece. With a runtime of nearly an hour and a half, expect substantial detail on surface work and finishing craft.

StiltbeastStudios· 798 views
A1221 Abomination PoisonProps.com
0:35
Prop Reviews$2448 plus $325 shipping (audio package extra)

A1221 Abomination PoisonProps.com

The Abomination (A1221) from Poison Props is a pneumatic animatronic featuring a possessed woman who floats in a wall corner before lurching forward, convulsing, reaching out, and turning her head. Designed as a corner-mount space-saver, the prop's full extension footprint is 80 inches from the corner. It ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor. An optional audio package with a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect is also available.

POISON PROPS· 36,548 views
ST1224 Soul Taker PoisonProps.com
0:36
Prop Reviews

ST1224 Soul Taker PoisonProps.com

The Soul Taker (ST1224) from Poison Props is a large-scale pneumatic animatronic designed to mount on top of maze or haunt walls. The figure — styled as a giant skull/grim reaper character — descends, sweeps side to side, and extends its arms in a soul-grabbing motion. It ships as a plug-and-play unit, arriving complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, motion sensor, digital audio player, powered speaker, and a scream effect. Interchangeable head compatibility gives buyers flexibility to swap characters across mechanisms.

POISON PROPS· 11,664 views
Hauntcon 2019 Floor Walkthrough
22:49
Professional Haunted Attractions

Hauntcon 2019 Floor Walkthrough

This video offers a full floor walkthrough of HauntCon 2019, filmed on location in New Orleans. Viewers are taken through the convention's vendor and exhibit spaces, getting a ground-level look at the products, props, and people that make up the professional haunted attraction industry. At just under 25 minutes, it serves as a solid overview of what the event had to offer attendees that year.

HauntScene· 1,226 views
Is Jason Really Overpowered After the Latest Patch?
19:19
Other

Is Jason Really Overpowered After the Latest Patch?

This video from Slash 'N Cast analyzes whether Jason Voorhees is overpowered following a recent patch update to Friday the 13th: The Game. The hosts break down gameplay mechanics and balance changes introduced by the update. It is primarily a gaming commentary video rather than Halloween prop-making, haunting, or costume content.

Slash 'N Cast· 80,717 views
My Trip to HAuNTcon...
4:38
Other

My Trip to HAuNTcon...

The creator visits HAuNTcon and the Halloween & Party Expo in New Orleans in 2019, one of the haunt industry's largest annual gatherings. The short video offers a personal account of attending the event, giving viewers a glimpse into the convention experience. It serves as both a travelogue and a nod to the broader professional Halloween community.

Haunt Former· 2,144 views
Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Props & Animatronics 2019 | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their lineup of new Halloween animatronics and decorations for 2019, as debuted at the Halloween and Party Expo. The reel highlights a range of animated props spanning themes like zombies, skeletons, clowns, and aliens. Products are aimed at a wide market including professional haunted attractions, escape rooms, corn mazes, and home yard haunts. With over four decades in the industry, Distortions Unlimited positions itself as a trusted name in quality monster-making and haunt prop manufacturing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 22,571 views
MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com
0:29
Prop Reviews

MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge PoisonProps.com

The Poison Props MTL1220 Mourner Turn & Lunge is a commercial-grade pneumatic animatronic featuring a kneeling mourner figure that dramatically turns 180 degrees, lunges forward, and opens its arms while the head sweeps side to side. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, rig, pneumatics, programmed controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. The rig has a defined footprint and requires compressed air and AC power to operate.

POISON PROPS· 17,252 views
mask painting
2:01:06
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

mask painting

StiltbeastStudios presents an in-depth mask painting session led by Allen Hopps, covering techniques for bringing horror masks to life with professional-quality results. At over two hours, the video offers an extended, thorough look at the painting process suited for haunted attraction and home haunt applications. The content bridges prop-making and wearable costume finishing, making it relevant to a wide range of Halloween creators.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,041 views
mask work! moving jaw cat mask.
3:12:21
DIY PropsAdvanced

mask work! moving jaw cat mask.

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of a wearable cat mask featuring a functioning moving jaw mechanism. The session, hosted by Allen Hopps, is an in-depth workshop-style build covering the design and fabrication process suited for haunted attraction performers. At nearly three hours, it offers a comprehensive look at the craft of professional-level creature mask making. The result is a performance-ready wearable prop designed for high-impact scare environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,724 views
New Update for Friday the 13th: The Game Changes Everything
3:15
Other

New Update for Friday the 13th: The Game Changes Everything

This short video from Slash 'N Cast covers a patch update for Friday the 13th: The Game, breaking down what changed and what it means for players. The channel focuses on horror news and gaming content centered around the iconic slasher franchise. At just three minutes, it serves as a quick news digest for fans of the game rather than a tutorial or Halloween craft guide.

Slash 'N Cast· 230,949 views
UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props
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Prop Reviews

UFO Aliens Caught On Camera at Distortions | Alien Props

Distortions Unlimited showcases their professionally crafted full-body Grey Alien prop displays, sculpted by renowned artist Jordu Schell and hand-painted in-house. The latex and foam figures gained wider recognition after being featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters and are now permanently on display at the International UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico. This short video offers a playful, atmospheric look at these high-end Halloween props in a behind-the-scenes studio setting.

DistortionsUnlimited· 109,023 views
MY 2019 HALLOWEEN HAPPY VISION BOARD!!!
16:59
Other

MY 2019 HALLOWEEN HAPPY VISION BOARD!!!

In this personal vlog-style video, the Halloween Happy creator shares her 2019 vision board with her audience, revealing her goals and aspirations for the year. The video is less about Halloween crafts or decor and more about the creator's personal journey and connection with her Halloween-loving community. She invites viewers to share their own goals, fostering a sense of camaraderie among year-round Halloween enthusiasts.

Halloween Happy· 2,018 views
Halloween & Party Expo / HAuNTcon 2019
42:32
Professional Haunted Attractions

Halloween & Party Expo / HAuNTcon 2019

This nearly 45-minute video takes viewers on a floor-level tour of HAuNTcon 2019 and the co-located Halloween and Party Expo, stopping at booths from more than a dozen industry vendors. Featured exhibitors span a wide range of the Halloween market, from costume and mask makers to prop fabricators and haunt apparel brands. It serves as an invaluable snapshot of the professional Halloween industry landscape in 2019, highlighting the products and companies shaping haunted attractions and seasonal retail that year.

Haunt Former· 623,334 views
First Class Trip To Texas and Monster Camp Day One
15:14
Other

First Class Trip To Texas and Monster Camp Day One

This video follows the creator of Monster Tutorials as he travels to Dallas, Texas to attend Allen Hopp's (Stiltbeast Studios) Monster Camp, a specialized mask-making workshop. Day one captures the journey and initial experiences at the event. It functions primarily as a travel vlog and community meetup document rather than a step-by-step tutorial. Viewers get an insider glimpse into the haunter workshop culture surrounding professional latex mask making.

Monster Tutorials· 5,546 views
CBD1219 Cellar Doors Bang PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

CBD1219 Cellar Doors Bang PoisonProps.com

Poison Props' Cellar Door Bang is a pneumatically driven haunted house prop featuring chained cellar doors that violently slam and rattle, suggesting a monster lurking below. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system complete with pneumatics, a pre-programmed controller, and motion sensors. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect for a fully immersive scare. Character heads are interchangeable, allowing operators to customize the creature theme.

POISON PROPS· 13,039 views
I Mohawked My 2ft Long Hair
2:07
Other

I Mohawked My 2ft Long Hair

Creator Madeyewlook uses a strong-hold hairspray to style her two-foot-long hair into a dramatic mohawk in this short, lighthearted clip. The video leans more toward comedic challenge content than a structured tutorial, documenting the results of pushing the product to an extreme. While Halloween and SPFX makeup are listed in the creator's tags, the actual content is a hair-styling experiment with a punk/goth aesthetic. It's a quick, fun watch rather than a step-by-step guide.

Madeyewlook· 189,713 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
READING YOUR ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ME.....
12:08
Other

READING YOUR ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ME.....

This is a personal, community-focused video in which the Halloween Happy creator reads and responds to fan-submitted assumptions about her. It is a lighthearted, non-tutorial episode centered on audience interaction rather than Halloween crafts or decorating. The format is conversational and vlog-style, drawing on submissions collected via Instagram.

Halloween Happy· 2,823 views
Sculpt Refinement
2:02:06
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpt Refinement

StiltbeastStudios, led by industry veteran Allen Hopps, presents an in-depth sculpt refinement session focused on elevating a Halloween prop or creature piece to professional haunted-attraction quality. At just over two hours, the video dedicates substantial time to the nuanced process of cleaning up and detailing a sculpt. Viewers can expect close attention to surface work, form correction, and the kind of finishing touches that separate amateur builds from professional haunt-ready pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,378 views
Sea Witch Vibes | Makeup Tutorial
10:04
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Sea Witch Vibes | Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial walks through a dreamy sea witch makeup look built around cool blues, ethereal skin, and witchy energy. The creator uses a white concealer base on the lids to intensify blue eyeshadow pigmentation, layering multiple face products for a luminous, otherworldly complexion. The finished look pairs dramatic lashes and a golden liner accent with a deep, moody blue lip to complete the oceanic witch aesthetic. Product links are provided throughout, with the creator noting some are affiliate links.

Jade The Libra· 13,906 views
COME HANG OUT WITH US!! STEPPING OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE
12:47
Other

COME HANG OUT WITH US!! STEPPING OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE

This is a casual hang-out style vlog from the Halloween Happy channel, based out of Salem, MA. The creator shares a personal experience of stepping outside her comfort zone while connecting with her Halloween-loving audience. The video leans into the lifestyle and community side of Halloween rather than crafts or tutorials.

Halloween Happy· 3,071 views