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.

16886 videos

Types of Pneumatic Cylinders Explained
5:07
PneumaticsBeginner

Types of Pneumatic Cylinders Explained

This short educational video from FrightProps breaks down the most common types of pneumatic cylinders used in Halloween prop making and animatronics. Key terminology — stroke, bore, mounting styles, and actuator types — is clearly defined to help builders make informed purchasing decisions. The video covers double-acting, single-acting, and reverse-acting cylinders, explaining how each uses air pressure and internal springs differently. It serves as a practical primer for anyone new to air-powered props.

FrightProps· 86,338 views
Ghostbusters "Stay Puft Balloon Ghost" Mattel Figure | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Ghostbusters "Stay Puft Balloon Ghost" Mattel Figure | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review takes a close look at Mattel's Stay Puft Balloon Ghost figure, a Halloween-themed collectible tied to the 2016 Ghostbusters film. The figure is a ghostly reimagining of the iconic Stay Puft Marshmallow Man rendered in approximately six inches of plastic. The host offers a quick hands-on look at the piece as part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series covering Halloween-related merchandise.

Haunt Former· 2,205 views
Palette Series: Tartelette In Bloom Palette Makeup Tutorial
7:00
Makeup Tutorials

Palette Series: Tartelette In Bloom Palette Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial walks through a warm-toned grunge eyeshadow look built around the Tartelette In Bloom palette, with particular focus on blending techniques suited to beginners. The creator pairs the eye look with a full base featuring concealer, setting powder, highlight, and blush for a complete face. A grunge-leaning liner and false lashes finish the editorial-inspired result.

Jade The Libra· 25,249 views
tech overview
17:55
Professional Haunted Attractions

tech overview

A behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the tech room powering Dark Hour Haunted House, led by a crew member named Jake. The tour covers a wide range of products and systems used to run a professional haunted attraction. It serves as a broad reference for haunters looking to understand how large-scale haunt technology is organized and integrated.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,947 views
Controlling a Cylinder with a Solenoid using a Hook-Up Starter Kit from FrightProps
14:35
PneumaticsBeginner

Controlling a Cylinder with a Solenoid using a Hook-Up Starter Kit from FrightProps

This FrightProps tutorial walks beginners through connecting a pneumatic cylinder to a solenoid valve using their Cylinder Hook-Up Starter Kit. It explains how a solenoid acts as an electronically controlled air valve, and how pairing it with a controller like the PicoBoo enables programmable prop movements. Both single-acting and double-acting cylinder kit options are covered, with a helpful clarification on NPT fitting sizing that often trips up newcomers to pneumatics.

FrightProps· 73,470 views
Ghostbusters "Rowan" Mattel Figure | R.I.P. Reviews
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Prop Reviews

Ghostbusters "Rowan" Mattel Figure | R.I.P. Reviews

A short review of the Mattel Rowan the Destroyer action figure tied to the 2016 Ghostbusters film. The roughly six-inch figure is highlighted for its light-up feature and articulated joints, making it a standout piece of Halloween-themed movie merchandise. The reviewer positions it as a fun collectible regardless of opinions on the film itself.

Haunt Former· 2,917 views
Halloween Happy// May Spooky Mail!!!
13:45
Other

Halloween Happy// May Spooky Mail!!!

Halloween Happy opens a round of spooky-themed mail sent in by fellow Halloween enthusiasts and pen pals for a May community unboxing. The video highlights the camaraderie within the Halloween year-round community, showcasing handmade crafts and Halloween goodies received from friends. It serves as a lighthearted, personality-driven segment that celebrates the shared passion for all things Halloween beyond the October season.

Halloween Happy· 565 views
Sculpting Teeth in Clay | Monster Lab
11:09
DIY PropsIntermediate

Sculpting Teeth in Clay | Monster Lab

In this Monster Lab installment, Mikey Rotella demonstrates how to sculpt realistic teeth in water-based clay while working on a character at Distortions Unlimited. The walkthrough focuses on technique that carries over to masks, props, puppets, and SFX builds. It's a studio-based look at the foundational sculpting skills behind professional creature work.

DistortionsUnlimited· 81,790 views
The Keymaster Animatronic Prop
2:00
Prop Reviews

The Keymaster Animatronic Prop

This short clip showcases The Keymaster, an animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited built for escape rooms and haunted attractions. It serves as a product spotlight rather than a build tutorial, highlighting the prop's role as an interactive themed character. Viewers get a brief look at the design intended for professional haunt and escape-room settings.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,507 views
Alice Madness Returns: Ripped off Face Makeup Tutorial
4:06
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Alice Madness Returns: Ripped off Face Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial recreates the disturbing ripped-face aesthetic from the video game Alice: Madness Returns using body paint and eyeshadow rather than prosthetics. The creator layers cosmetic-grade body paints and pigments to simulate exposed flesh, dark voids, and gory detail. At just four minutes, it is a compact, visually punchy guide focused on achieving a striking character-accurate look. The video game reference is credited, grounding the makeup in its source material.

Madeyewlook· 321,059 views
Nightmare House Lore: The Movie Teaser Trailer (Feat. Jadensvideos)
0:38
Other

Nightmare House Lore: The Movie Teaser Trailer (Feat. Jadensvideos)

This one-minute teaser trailer announces an upcoming horror film titled Nightmare House Lore: The Movie, a project by fellow creator Jadensvideos. Haunt Former reveals they will be appearing in the film in the role of Steven. The clip serves as a brief promotional piece aimed at the haunt and Halloween enthusiast community rather than a tutorial or walkthrough.

Haunt Former· 562 views
I Love You So Much, Very Much!!
23:58
Other

I Love You So Much, Very Much!!

This is a personal, heartfelt vlog from Sam of the Halloween Happy channel, directed at her Halloween-loving community. She expresses gratitude for the supportive messages she has received from viewers and takes time to connect with her audience on a more personal level. The video is conversational in nature rather than instructional, serving as a community check-in rather than a craft or tutorial segment.

Halloween Happy· 1,068 views
The Purge: Election Year "Statue of Liberty" Mask Build 2016
4:14
DIY PropsBeginner

The Purge: Election Year "Statue of Liberty" Mask Build 2016

This short build video walks through recreating the iconic Statue of Liberty mask from The Purge: Election Year using affordable, easy-to-find materials. The creator combines a base plastic mask with paint, EL wire lighting, a crown, and a few other simple components to produce a screen-inspired replica. Despite its striking, creepy end result, the builder notes the project was relatively straightforward to complete. The finished piece works equally well as a wearable costume mask or a display prop.

Haunt Former· 281,672 views
DEATH HOUSE (2016) - Discussion/Update
10:03
Other

DEATH HOUSE (2016) - Discussion/Update

This video features a discussion and update segment about the horror film Death House, presented by the Slash 'N Cast crew. The hosts share their thoughts and commentary on the project in a fan-oriented, conversational format. The content leans toward horror film enthusiasm rather than hands-on Halloween crafting or haunt production.

Slash 'N Cast· 7,316 views
How to Control the Speed of a Pneumatic Cylinder
6:58
PneumaticsBeginner

How to Control the Speed of a Pneumatic Cylinder

Scott from FrightProps walks through the core methods for tuning the speed of a pneumatic cylinder used in Halloween props and animatronics. The video covers flow control fittings and speed control mufflers as tools for slowing cylinder movement, and quick exhaust valves as a way to dramatically increase stroke speed. All featured components are available through the FrightProps store and are demonstrated in a practical, hands-on format. This is a concise, beginner-friendly reference for anyone fine-tuning air-powered haunt effects.

FrightProps· 491,461 views
Storybook Alice in Wonderland Makeup Tutorial
3:56
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Storybook Alice in Wonderland Makeup Tutorial

This tutorial by Madeyewlook delivers a storybook-style Alice in Wonderland character makeup look using body paint, specialty eyeliner, and a white wig. The transformation leans into a fantastical, illustrated aesthetic rather than a realistic or horror approach. At just four minutes, the video is a fast-paced showcase of the finished techniques rather than a deeply detailed step-by-step breakdown. It's a strong source of inspiration for anyone chasing a whimsical Disney-character look for Halloween.

Madeyewlook· 782,504 views
Silicone caulk and Naptha thinning tests
6:19
DIY PropsIntermediate

Silicone caulk and Naptha thinning tests

StiltbeastStudios walks through hands-on tests of silicone caulk thinned with naphtha, exploring how this versatile mixture can be tinted with oil paints to create glossy, skin-like finishes. The material proves useful for a wide range of prop effects including blood, vomit, and general grime. The driving motivation behind the tests was developing a flexible silicone paint to serve as a realistic skin layer for a Kraken creature build. The video offers practical insight into how the ratio and tinting process affect the final look and behavior of the material.

StiltbeastStudios· 29,259 views
Halloween Happy// Getting Things In Order...Kinda
10:24
Other

Halloween Happy// Getting Things In Order...Kinda

This is a casual, lifestyle-focused video from Halloween Happy, a year-round Halloween enthusiast channel based in Wichita, Kansas. The creator shares updates around getting organized — likely covering Halloween planning, crafts, or collection management in a relaxed, personal vlog format. The video is geared toward building community with fellow Halloween lovers and encouraging channel engagement. It connects to a broader series of Halloween content including party decor, costumes, and holiday planning videos.

Halloween Happy· 513 views
Latex Mask Painting Tutorial at Distortions | Monster Lab
2:32
DIY PropsBeginner

Latex Mask Painting Tutorial at Distortions | Monster Lab

In this short Monster Lab segment, Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates a quick, effective approach to base painting latex Halloween masks and props. The focus is on building dimension by laying in highlights and shadows so a flat mask reads with depth and realism. It's a bite-sized look at the studio's mask-finishing process and part of an ongoing episode series.

DistortionsUnlimited· 21,119 views
Instagram Changes and Bribing..?
2:11
Other

Instagram Changes and Bribing..?

This short video from Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) is a brief channel and social media announcement rather than a makeup tutorial. The creator notifies viewers of an Instagram username swap — her makeup account moved from @creativeboss to @madeyewlook, with @creativeboss becoming her personal account. No makeup techniques or product demonstrations are featured in this upload.

Madeyewlook· 153,254 views
The Psychology of Fear Behind Rutherford Manor Haunt
21:03
Professional Haunted Attractions

The Psychology of Fear Behind Rutherford Manor Haunt

Host Darryl sits down with Thérèse Hansell and Hugh Flesher, the team behind Rutherford Manor Haunt in Edmonton, Alberta — winners of the Best Canadian Indoor/Walkthrough Haunt award from the Canadian Haunters Association for 2015. The conversation dives into the psychological principles that drive effective fear experiences at their attraction. This interview serves as a companion piece to an article published in the May edition of The Haunt Journal.

Haunted Attraction Network· 185 views
Halloween Happy//Movies, Baseball and More!!
9:51
Other

Halloween Happy//Movies, Baseball and More!!

A casual lifestyle vlog from a year-round Halloween enthusiast who documents everyday outings — including a movie trip and other daily activities — while counting down the days until Halloween. The video is less about Halloween content specifically and more about sharing the creator's Halloween-obsessed personality and daily life with her audience. It serves as a community-building episode for fans of the Halloween Happy channel.

Halloween Happy· 339 views
ScareCON 2016 Updates!
15:22
Other

ScareCON 2016 Updates!

This episode from the Haunted Attraction Network serves as a pre-event update for ScareCON 2016, a UK-based scare attraction industry convention held at Dreamland Margate in Kent, England on Friday, May 13th. Listeners receive last-minute event logistics, a promotional shipping offer from VFX for UK customers, and historical context about ScareCON courtesy of an excerpt from the Frequent Fear Podcast featuring Michael Bolton. It functions primarily as an informational and promotional broadcast for attendees and industry professionals planning to attend.

Haunted Attraction Network· 144 views
How to Mix Base Paint for Latex Masks | Monster Lab
4:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Mix Base Paint for Latex Masks | Monster Lab

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through how to mix the base paint used for finishing latex masks and haunt props in this first Monster Lab segment. He explains the prep step before color and detail work, noting the mixed paint can be laid down with either a quart sprayer or an airbrush. It's a short, foundational tutorial aimed at painting masks and props consistently.

DistortionsUnlimited· 38,485 views