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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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Tiger, Rawr! Makeup Tutorial (2012)
2:37
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Tiger, Rawr! Makeup Tutorial (2012)

Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming walks through a theatrical tiger face-paint look using professional-grade body paints and liners. The tutorial focuses on bold feline markings, warm metallic tones, and sharp black detailing to create a striking tiger effect. Originally filmed in 2012, the video is a fun, wearable look suitable for Halloween costumes or creative face painting.

Madeyewlook· 47,710 views
Bushwacker from DC Props
1:46
Prop Reviews

Bushwacker from DC Props

This short video showcases the Bushwacker, an animated tombstone-style pop-up prop created by Brent Ross of DC Props. The featured unit is described as an older version of the design, giving viewers a look at the prop's heritage and performance. It provides a quick but informative glimpse at a professionally crafted haunt prop suitable for graveyard scenes.

Hauntcast· 1,308 views
Tombstone Popper Revamped
1:45
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Tombstone Popper Revamped

This short build update showcases a revamped tombstone popper prop in which the original wiper motor has been replaced with a slower 5rpm vent motor. The motor swap produces a noticeably more gradual, eerie movement that enhances the creep factor of the effect. The modification demonstrates how a simple component change can dramatically alter a prop's atmosphere and impact.

Hauntcast· 4,922 views
Pretty Vampire Makeup Tutorial 2012
3:10
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Pretty Vampire Makeup Tutorial 2012

This throwback 2012 tutorial from Madeyewlook demonstrates how to achieve a glamorous yet dark vampire look using a combination of editorial eye makeup and special-effects products. The look balances dramatic shadow work and glitter with realistic blood detailing courtesy of Mehron's coagulated blood and 3D gels. At just three minutes, it serves as a quick, product-focused walkthrough rather than a deeply instructional step-by-step guide.

Madeyewlook· 217,992 views
training excerpt
4:09
Scare Acting

training excerpt

This short excerpt from Stiltbeast Studios offers a glimpse into haunt performance or scare acting training content. Stiltbeast Studios is a well-known name in the professional haunted attraction community, recognized for character-driven performance coaching. The clip appears to be a segment pulled from a larger training resource, though specific topics covered are not detailed in the available metadata.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,846 views
latch mechanism
0:52
DIY PropsIntermediate

latch mechanism

This short follow-up clip from StiltbeastStudios focuses on the latch mechanism used in a previously shown drop window prop. The video breaks down how the latch functions as a key component of the drop window's release system. At just one minute, it serves as a focused companion piece for builders already familiar with the base build.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,547 views
Drop window
5:56
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Drop window

StiltbeastStudios presents their spin on the drop window — a beloved haunted attraction staple — demonstrating how a hinged or dropping panel can conceal a live actor for a shocking reveal. The build focuses on the mechanical concept rather than finished decoration, since dressing the prop is highly location-dependent. A suggested staging tip involves hanging a corpse prop over the opening with an arm draped across, making the hidden actor far more unexpected when the drop triggers.

StiltbeastStudios· 40,936 views
Vine Creature
0:38
Costume Tutorials

Vine Creature

This short video from Hauntcast showcases a completed Vine Creature costume build featuring a mask and glove set from Composite Effects. The clip serves as a visual showcase of the finished look rather than a step-by-step tutorial. It highlights the quality and aesthetic of CFX wearable products in a haunt or attraction context.

Hauntcast· 2,763 views
"The Main Course" - S2:E3 (RJL Productions)
6:41
Other

"The Main Course" - S2:E3 (RJL Productions)

'The Main Course' is the third episode of Season 2 from RJL Productions, a indie horror short film series featured on the Slash 'N Cast channel. The production features a small cast and crew including director Riley Lorden and writer Scott Helm. With a runtime of around seven minutes, it appears to be a Halloween-themed fictional narrative rather than a tutorial or instructional video.

Slash 'N Cast· 26,184 views
Making Prop Radio equipment
21:16
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making Prop Radio equipment

StiltbeastStudios walks through the creation of fake radio equipment props designed to fill out and authenticate a haunted attraction scene. The build concept is deliberately versatile, with the same approach transferable to lab equipment, control rooms, or other technical environments. The tutorial focuses on achieving a convincing, scene-appropriate look without the need for real functional gear.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,633 views
"The Main Course" - Trailer
0:45
Other

"The Main Course" - Trailer

This is a one-minute promotional trailer for 'The Main Course,' the third episode of season two of a horror-drama short film series produced by Slash 'N Cast. The project involves direction by Scott Helm and Riley Lorden under the RJL Productions banner, with custom props featured as part of the production. The episode was scheduled for release on September 8th.

Slash 'N Cast· 734 views
Zombie stage picture
26:18
Scare Acting

Zombie stage picture

This video captures a scare-acting exercise from Zombie Camp training at Zombie Manor Arlington, produced by StiltbeastStudios. It focuses on the concept of 'stage picture' — how zombie performers position and present themselves collectively to create a compelling visual scene. At roughly 26 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at the rehearsal and coaching process behind professional haunt performance. StiltbeastStudios uses the exercise format to illustrate practical techniques for zombie character work in an attraction setting.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,217 views
noises zombies makes
4:20
Scare ActingBeginner

noises zombies makes

This short clip from a professional haunt actor training session at Zombie Manor in Arlington, TX focuses on teaching actors the right kinds of sounds a zombie character should make. A key emphasis is placed on protecting the performer's voice over long haunt seasons. The session is led by Stiltbeast Studios, a recognized name in haunted attraction actor coaching.

StiltbeastStudios· 6,912 views
Coffin Extender - Halloween Prop
2:27
DIY Props

Coffin Extender - Halloween Prop

This short Hauntcast video covers a coffin extender Halloween prop, likely demonstrating how a standard coffin prop can be lengthened or modified for haunted attraction use. At just two minutes, it offers a focused look at a specific prop accessory. Hauntcast is a well-known resource in the professional and home haunt community.

Hauntcast· 12,340 views
Sugar Skull Makeup Tutorial 2012 (Option Two)
3:32
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Sugar Skull Makeup Tutorial 2012 (Option Two)

This tutorial by Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) demonstrates a sugar skull makeup look as a Halloween costume option. Using a combination of MAC Chromacake and a multi-color eyeshadow palette, the look features bold, colorful Día de los Muertos-inspired designs. A companion full-face version is also referenced for those wanting a more complete transformation.

Madeyewlook· 139,093 views
Request: Sugar Skull Makeup Tutorial (Option One)
3:22
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Request: Sugar Skull Makeup Tutorial (Option One)

Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming walks through a classic sugar skull makeup look inspired by Día de los Muertos in this compact tutorial originally filmed in 2012. The look relies on MAC Chromacakes in light blue, white, and black as the foundation of the face paint, with liquid liner adding fine detail work. Rhinestones applied with clear eyelash glue provide a decorative finishing touch. Despite its short runtime, the video delivers a complete overview of the iconic skull-and-floral aesthetic.

Madeyewlook· 186,063 views
CFX TOUR 2012
5:55
Other

CFX TOUR 2012

This video offers a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Composite Effects (CFX) facility, guided by Sam. Viewers get an inside look at the studio and operations behind one of the leading manufacturers of realistic silicone and latex wearable masks. It serves as both a brand showcase and an introduction to the CFX product line for fans and prospective customers.

CFX MASKS· 13,221 views
NYNJ trip
31:50
Professional Haunted Attractions

NYNJ trip

Stiltbeast Studios documents a working trip to New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia that combined professional actor training with haunt research. The creator visits several notable attractions — including Times Scare, Corner of Chaos, and Eastern State Penitentiary's Terror Behind the Walls event — capturing reference photography of aged architecture, paint, rust, and stonework. The footage and images serve as real-world inspiration for recreating weathered, decayed environments in haunted attraction set design. Coney Island and various New York locations round out the visual reference library.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,148 views
Halloween Mausoleum Yard Haunt Prop #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloweendecor
0:42
Yard HauntsIntermediate

Halloween Mausoleum Yard Haunt Prop #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt #halloweendecor

After losing his mausoleum prop to storm damage, this home haunter rebuilt and reinforced it by bonding foam to a luan-backed frame for improved durability. The short clip showcases the finished structure rather than walking through each construction step in detail. It serves as inspiration and a quick overview of the core reinforcement technique used.

Hauntcast· 2,100 views
Tomb
1:53
Professional Haunted Attractions

Tomb

This short Hauntcast video showcases a tomb or mausoleum-themed environment designed for a haunted attraction. It appears to highlight set design and prop work relevant to professional haunters. The clip is part of Hauntcast's broader library of haunt tips, how-tos, and scare tactics.

Hauntcast· 1,283 views
Avatar Makeup/Body Paint Tutorial 2012
2:53
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Avatar Makeup/Body Paint Tutorial 2012

Madeyewlook's Alexys Fleming demonstrates how to recreate an Avatar-inspired blue body paint and makeup look for Halloween. The tutorial combines water-activated face and body paints with eyeshadow for rich blue coverage, finished with rhinestone accents for an otherworldly effect. At just three minutes, it's a fast, focused walkthrough suited for those already familiar with basic face-painting techniques.

Madeyewlook· 125,967 views
The Virus/Zombie Makeup Tutorial 2012
4:11
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

The Virus/Zombie Makeup Tutorial 2012

This throwback 2012 tutorial from Madeyewlook (Alexys Fleming) demonstrates how to create a virus-infected zombie look using body paint and airbrush techniques. The look centers on a pallid, drained complexion accented with deep purple, blue, and grey tones to simulate necrotic veins and decay. A combination of Mac Chromacake, a multicolor eyeshadow palette, and a Temptu airbrush system builds the layered, otherworldly effect. The result is a striking Halloween costume look with a hospital or outbreak theme.

Madeyewlook· 100,068 views
graveyard statue
18:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

graveyard statue

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a graveyard statue prop suited for both professional haunted attractions and home haunts. The build focuses on achieving a striking silhouette reminiscent of classic cemetery statuary. The standout technique here is the use of spray-on bedliner as a surface finish — the creator's own twist on a well-known prop style — applied across multiple cans to achieve a convincing stone-like texture.

StiltbeastStudios· 217,108 views
CFX Typhoid Mary on Teen (Male) Silicone Mask Movement Video
0:44
Prop Reviews

CFX Typhoid Mary on Teen (Male) Silicone Mask Movement Video

This short video from Composite Effects showcases the Typhoid Mary silicone mask in action, worn by a male model to demonstrate how the female-fit design moves and performs on a real face. The mask features a disturbing wounded, plague-ravaged aesthetic with practical vision accommodated through gaps around the eye wound. It is a product demonstration intended to show potential buyers the realistic movement and fit of this high-end wearable silicone mask.

CFX MASKS· 8,477 views