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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.

55 videos

Making foam barrels
20:27
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making foam barrels

Stiltbeast Studios walks through the process of constructing realistic-looking barrel props out of foam, a staple set-dressing piece for haunts, escape rooms, and Halloween displays. The video covers shaping and detailing foam to convincingly replicate the look of wooden barrels. At roughly 20 minutes, it offers a thorough look at the fabrication workflow from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 28,596 views
Denhaunt's Foam Casket - Halloween Prop
0:48
DIY Props

Denhaunt's Foam Casket - Halloween Prop

This short showcase video reveals a highly realistic foam casket prop built for haunted attractions or home haunts. Constructed from EPS polystyrene, the build achieves a convincing, full-size coffin appearance at a fraction of the weight of traditional materials. A companion audio how-to guide is available in the Prop Shop segment of Hauntcast episode 32 for those wanting full build instructions.

Hauntcast· 19,318 views
Foam Mausoleum - Halloween Prop
5:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Foam Mausoleum - Halloween Prop

This video walks through the construction of a Halloween mausoleum prop built primarily from foam materials and basic lumber framing. The builder uses Foamular rigid foam, pipe insulation, and Great Stuff expanding foam to achieve realistic stone-like architectural details. It is a solid example of how common construction materials can be repurposed to create impressive graveyard set pieces for home haunts or professional attractions.

Hauntcast· 28,467 views
Cemetery Columns Halloween Prop
3:41
DIY PropsIntermediate

Cemetery Columns Halloween Prop

This short build video walks through the construction of decorative cemetery columns for the Village Mire Yard Haunt in South Yarmouth, MA. The columns are built using a simple wood frame of 2x3s, skinned with luan, and detailed with Foamular foam for a convincing stone-column look. The result is a sturdy, weather-suitable outdoor prop well suited for graveyard-themed yard displays.

Hauntcast· 14,114 views
Genetic Lab Table - Halloween Prop
1:27
DIY PropsBeginner

Genetic Lab Table - Halloween Prop

This short build showcase features a custom-made laboratory table prop designed for a mad genetic engineer scene. The creator uses foamular and white beaded foam to construct the tabletop, achieving a convincing sci-fi horror lab aesthetic on what appears to be a modest budget. The clip offers a quick look at the finished or near-finished piece within a haunt or home display context.

Hauntcast· 1,940 views
Halloween Props - Lon ChaneyTombstone
3:58
DIY PropsBeginner

Halloween Props - Lon ChaneyTombstone

This short Hauntcast segment demonstrates how to craft a Halloween tombstone prop using foamular insulation foam. The build pays tribute to classic horror icon Lon Chaney, making it a fitting centerpiece for a graveyard scene. At just four minutes, it delivers a quick, accessible introduction to foam-based prop fabrication.

Hauntcast· 2,239 views
Celtic Cross tombstone
1:37
DIY PropsBeginner

Celtic Cross tombstone

This short Hauntcast video walks through the creation of a Celtic cross tombstone Halloween prop using Foamular foam. The build is a classic graveyard addition, showcasing how foam can be shaped into a convincing cemetery centerpiece. At just two minutes, it delivers a focused look at the finished prop and core construction approach.

Hauntcast· 2,990 views