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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.

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PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 21: Visiting Props in Storage
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Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 21: Visiting Props in Storage

Part 21 of a multi-episode 2014 home haunt build series called PHOBIAS, this short video takes viewers along for a behind-the-scenes visit to the creator's off-season prop storage facility. It offers a casual look at the props being held in reserve ahead of the haunt build. It serves as a progress check-in rather than a hands-on tutorial.

Haunt Former· 1,221 views
The Haunters of YouTube Part 1
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Other

The Haunters of YouTube Part 1

This video is a community spotlight from Haunt Former, shining a light on fellow Halloween and haunt creators active on YouTube. Rather than a tutorial or walkthrough, it serves as a celebratory introduction to the broader haunting community online. It encourages viewers to discover and follow other haunt-focused channels.

Haunt Former· 710 views
Joking In The John Talking Ghost Decoration at Walmart
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Product Reviewsunder $20

Joking In The John Talking Ghost Decoration at Walmart

A quick look at a budget-friendly ghost decoration found at Walmart that tells jokes and sings, themed around bathroom placement. The reviewer leans into the pun-heavy concept — a ghost that belongs in the "John" rather than the "living" room. At roughly $16, it sits in impulse-buy territory for casual Halloween decorators. The video is light and playful, matching the novelty nature of the prop itself.

Haunt Former· 5,688 views
Party City Halloween 2014: Part 2
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Prop Reviews

Party City Halloween 2014: Part 2

A walkthrough of Party City's Halloween 2014 seasonal stock, giving viewers a look at what props, decorations, and merchandise the retailer had available that year. The creator revisits the store to capture a broader snapshot of the available inventory. It serves as a useful reference for what mass-market Halloween product lines looked like in 2014.

Haunt Former· 29,650 views
Vein Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Vein Makeup Tutorial | Special FX Series

This tutorial from Madeyewlook walks through creating realistic vein effects using alcohol-activated makeup from the PPI Skin Illustrator Necromania Palette. The look is well-suited for zombie or undead characters and sits within the creator's broader Special FX series. Techniques focus on brush control and color layering to achieve convincing, skin-crawling vascular detail. It is a concise, product-specific guide aimed at artists ready to move beyond basic Halloween makeup.

Madeyewlook· 665,540 views
PetSmart Halloween 2014
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Halloween Decorating

PetSmart Halloween 2014

A short walkthrough of PetSmart's 2014 Halloween seasonal merchandise section, covering pet-focused Halloween products and décor. The creator acknowledges this is an unconventional entry for Halloween content but makes the case that Halloween extends to our furry companions too. At just one minute, it offers a quick snapshot of what the pet retail space was offering for the holiday that year.

Haunt Former· 1,608 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 20: PHOBIAS Signs
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Home Haunts

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 20: PHOBIAS Signs

Episode 20 of Haunt Former's ongoing 2014 home haunt build series, focused on the PHOBIAS-themed attraction. This installment showcases custom signage created to reinforce the haunt's phobias concept and overall branding. The signs appear to be a key visual element tying the themed rooms or zones together.

Haunt Former· 862 views
Undead Fred Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Undead Fred Animated Halloween Prop

Undead Fred is a battery-powered animated zombie head prop from FrightProps featuring sculpted detail, synthetic hair, light-up eyes, and a moving mouth triggered by sound. The prop operates on three AA batteries (included) and offers both sound-activation and continuous-on modes. It is designed for indoor or covered porch use and includes a Try Me function for in-store or pre-setup testing.

FrightProps· 2,140 views
Undead Cathy Hanging Head Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Undead Cathy Hanging Head Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases the Undead Cathy Hanging Head, an animated zombie prop featuring light-up eyes, a moving mouth, and built-in sound. The prop is constructed from rigid PVC plastic with synthetic hair for added realism. It runs on three AA batteries (included) and offers both sound-activation and continuous operation modes, making setup straightforward for any haunter.

FrightProps· 4,097 views
Spirit Halloween 2014 In-Store: Part 1
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Prop Reviews

Spirit Halloween 2014 In-Store: Part 1

This video takes viewers on a walkthrough tour of a Spirit Halloween retail store during the 2014 season, showcasing that year's prop and animatronic offerings. The creator captures in-store displays featuring themes such as zombies, skeletons, haunted ruins, and attic scenes. It is the first in a multi-part series covering the full store experience.

Haunt Former· 151,391 views
Haunt Former's Spirit Halloween Opens Tomorrow!
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Other

Haunt Former's Spirit Halloween Opens Tomorrow!

The creator shares excitement about their local Spirit Halloween store preparing to open its doors. This short vlog-style update captures the seasonal anticipation that marks the unofficial start of Halloween shopping season. It offers a peek at what haunters and Halloween enthusiasts can expect as retail locations begin opening for the year.

Haunt Former· 1,222 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 19: Mr. Marrow, The Pose-N-Stay Skeleton from Costco
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DIY Props

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 19: Mr. Marrow, The Pose-N-Stay Skeleton from Costco

This is episode 19 in the ongoing 2014 PHOBIAS haunt build series, focusing on a new skeleton prop nicknamed Mr. Marrow. The featured prop is a poseable skeleton sourced from Costco, integrated into the creator's home haunt build. The video offers a close-up look at how the prop fits into the overall PHOBIAS theme.

Haunt Former· 3,627 views
Costco Halloween 2014
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Product Reviews

Costco Halloween 2014

A quick tour of Costco's Halloween seasonal section filmed in 2014, showcasing the variety of affordable holiday items available at the warehouse retailer. The video highlights standout pieces including skeletons, lanterns, and costumes. It serves as a casual shopping haul and inspiration source for budget-conscious Halloween enthusiasts.

Haunt Former· 2,343 views
Clawing Cathy Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Clawing Cathy Animated Halloween Prop

Clawing Cathy is an animated half-torso Halloween prop from FrightProps featuring a female monster character that appears to claw toward victims. Built on a sturdy metal frame, she sports a rigid PVC head and hands with light-up eyes, sound effects, and motorized head and mouth movement. Activation is handled via an infrared sensor, with multiple operating modes and a included step pad for easy trigger placement. She pairs well with a fog machine for added atmosphere, though that accessory is sold separately.

FrightProps· 1,414 views
Creeper Rising Animated Halloween Doll Prop
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Prop Reviews

Creeper Rising Animated Halloween Doll Prop

FrightProps showcases their Creeper Rising Animated Doll, a commercial haunted house prop featuring a sinister child character that rises from a crouched position to full height while its eyes illuminate and arms spread wide. The prop includes a moving mouth synced to a creepy, escalating audio script that shifts from innocent to menacing. Activation options include steady-on, try-me, and an IR sensor with a step-here pad for hands-free triggering. Its metal frame and included UL adapter make it a ready-to-deploy scare piece for indoor haunt environments.

FrightProps· 21,491 views
Hanging Witch Halloween Prop with Sound
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Prop Reviews

Hanging Witch Halloween Prop with Sound

FrightProps showcases a life-size hanging witch prop standing approximately 72 inches tall, featuring a blow-molded elongated head and hands with poseable arms. The prop activates via motion sensor to deliver a spoken scare line, with light-up eyes adding visual impact. A built-in volume control lets haunters dial in the effect for any setting.

FrightProps· 5,065 views
Deadwood Haunted Tree Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Deadwood Haunted Tree Animated Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases the Deadwood Haunted Tree, a roughly six-foot animated Halloween prop featuring a sculpted face with glowing eyes, articulated moving mouth, and waist rotation. The character delivers three original haunting monologues through built-in audio, bringing a menacing forest spirit to life. Realistic printed bark fabric wraps the body for an authentic tree appearance. The prop ships with a UL-listed power adapter and a step-here sensor pad, offering multiple activation modes to suit different display setups.

FrightProps· 6,199 views
Hanging Reaper Halloween Prop with Sound
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Prop Reviews

Hanging Reaper Halloween Prop with Sound

FrightProps showcases their life-sized Hanging Reaper animated prop in this short product spotlight. The figure features a blow-molded elongated head and hands, poseable arms, light-up eyes, and a tattered hooded costume with gauze detailing. A built-in motion sensor triggers pre-recorded vocal phrases, and a volume control lets users dial in the effect for any setting.

FrightProps· 1,619 views
Clawing Corpse Animated Halloween Prop
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Prop Reviews

Clawing Corpse Animated Halloween Prop

This short showcase video from FrightProps highlights their Clawing Corpse animated Halloween prop — a half-torso figure that mimics clawing toward guests. The prop features a rigid PVC head and hands with light-up eyes, moving head and mouth, and built-in sound effects driven by a motor-equipped metal frame. Activation is handled by an infrared sensor or an included Step Here pad, with volume control and multiple operating modes. It pairs well with a fog machine for added atmosphere, though it is intended for indoor or covered-porch use only.

FrightProps· 3,089 views
The Spirit Halloween 2014 Store Locator Is Now Online!
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Other

The Spirit Halloween 2014 Store Locator Is Now Online!

This very brief video announces that the Spirit Halloween 2014 store locator tool has gone live online. It serves as a quick heads-up for Halloween enthusiasts looking to find their nearest Spirit Halloween pop-up location for the season. Given the extremely short duration and minimal source description, little additional detail is available.

Haunt Former· 409 views
Haunt Former's 200th Subscriber Special!
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Other

Haunt Former's 200th Subscriber Special!

Haunt Former celebrates reaching 200 subscribers with a short appreciation video directed at their growing community. The creator uses the milestone moment to thank viewers for their support and teases that more Halloween and Christmas content is on the horizon. At just five minutes, the video is a brief but heartfelt acknowledgment of the channel's early growth.

Haunt Former· 392 views
FrightBot - A FrightProps Creation!
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DIY Animatronics

FrightBot - A FrightProps Creation!

FrightBot is a FrightProps original animatronic creation that merges a metallic humanoid skull with the mechanical body of a birdlike creature for a striking steampunk horror aesthetic. The build showcases advanced prop-making craft with pneumatic animation driving the character's movements. It serves as both a showcase piece and an inspiration for haunters interested in pushing their builds into mechanical, industrial territory.

FrightProps· 2,800 views
Dollar Tree Halloween 2014 Part 4
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Halloween Decorating

Dollar Tree Halloween 2014 Part 4

A brief in-store walkthrough of a Dollar Tree location showcasing newly stocked Halloween props and decorations for the 2014 season. The creator highlights a handful of fresh arrivals that caught their attention. It's a quick snapshot of what budget-conscious Halloween shoppers could find on the shelves that year.

Haunt Former· 1,883 views
PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 18: Custom Light-Up Skeletons
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DIY PropsIntermediate

PHOBIAS Haunt Build 2014 Part 18: Custom Light-Up Skeletons

Episode 18 of the 2014 PHOBIAS haunt build series focuses on assembling two custom light-up skeleton props. The creator modifies standard skeleton props to incorporate lighting elements, adding an extra visual punch to the haunt environment. It's a short but focused look at prop construction within a larger seasonal build project.

Haunt Former· 858 views