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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.

16879 videos

Rous final.wmv

DIY PropsAdvanced

Rous final.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the full fabrication process for a human-sized R.O.U.S. — the iconic Rodent of Unusual Size from The Princess Bride — as a haunted house prop. The build showcases a range of creature-making techniques with running commentary explaining the reasoning behind each step. This is a detailed, educational look at professional-level creature prop construction from concept to completion.

StiltbeastStudios· 11,713 views

pig vomit.mov

pig vomit.mov

A short clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring a gruesome "pig vomit" themed prop. The brief showcase highlights the prop's disturbing, horror-driven design intended for haunted house environments. It functions as a quick promotional or demonstration look rather than a build tutorial.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,899 views

hell rider.mov

hell rider.mov

A short showcase clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring their "Hell Rider" prop. The brief footage appears to highlight the animatronic or character piece in action for haunted attraction use. With only a minute of runtime and no instructional content, it functions as a promotional spotlight rather than a build guide.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,409 views

hooked helen.mov

hooked helen.mov

A short showcase clip from Distortions Unlimited featuring a corpse-style horror prop referred to as 'Hooked Helen.' The video appears to spotlight the figure's gruesome design for haunted house and horror attraction use. Limited metadata makes detailed build or pricing information unavailable.

DistortionsUnlimited· 2,817 views

dead man rockin.mov

dead man rockin.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases a 'Dead Man Rockin' animatronic figure in action, likely demonstrating its movement and overall presentation. It appears intended to highlight a haunt-grade prop rather than teach a build. The footage serves as a promotional or demo look at the character for potential haunt buyers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,391 views

demon.mov

demon.mov

This short clip from prop manufacturer Distortions Unlimited showcases a demon character designed for haunted attractions. In roughly a minute, it offers a quick look at the creature's menacing design rather than a build walkthrough or tutorial. It serves as a brief promotional or showcase piece highlighting the prop's horror aesthetic.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,841 views

air corpse.mov

air corpse.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Air Corpse' haunted-house prop, a corpse-style figure designed to lunge or startle guests using compressed air. It functions as a quick demonstration of the prop in action rather than a build tutorial. The footage gives a sense of the prop's movement and scare potential for professional and home haunts.

DistortionsUnlimited· 7,259 views

buford.mov

buford.mov

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights one of their horror characters named Buford. The brief runtime suggests a quick showcase or teaser rather than a build tutorial or full walkthrough. It offers a glimpse of the company's haunted attraction prop work for those scouting commercial scares.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,786 views

NOTHING TO GEIN Silicone Mask

NOTHING TO GEIN Silicone Mask

CFX Composite Effects showcases 'Nothing to Gein,' a premium silicone mask inspired by infamous serial killer Ed Gein. The design leans into the character's disturbing, skin-wearing mythology for a deeply unsettling aesthetic. The mask originated as an original character design that won first place in CFX's 2008 Custom Mask Design Contest.

CFX MASKS· 6,127 views

intestines.wmv

DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

intestines.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through a budget-conscious method for crafting realistic-looking prop intestines suitable for haunted house and horror set applications. The tutorial focuses on achieving convincing gore effects without a large financial investment. It sits squarely in the indie FX tradition of making professional-looking results accessible to home haunters and small productions.

StiltbeastStudios· 18,500 views

FrightProps Linear Actuators - Electric Piston

DIY Animatronics

FrightProps Linear Actuators - Electric Piston

FrightProps walks through their lineup of linear actuators, explaining how these electric pistons can drive motion in Halloween animatronics and props. The video serves as an overview of the product category rather than a step-by-step build tutorial. Viewers get a look at how linear actuators function as a reliable alternative to pneumatic cylinders for creating push-pull movement in haunt builds.

FrightProps· 112,631 views

aging a skeleton.wmv

DIY PropsIntermediate

aging a skeleton.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to elevate a store-bought skeleton prop by adding custom sculpted detail, specifically a brow ridge built up with Apoxie Sculpt two-part epoxy clay. The technique transforms an off-the-shelf piece into a more menacing, character-driven prop. The subject skeleton is an oversized Frankenbucky-style piece, giving the methods shown a dramatic visual payoff even at large scale.

StiltbeastStudios· 25,184 views

belaying pins.wmv

DIY PropsIntermediate

belaying pins.wmv

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates a quick wood-turning session producing belaying pins — the classic nautical cleats used to secure rigging lines on tall ships. Though not strictly haunt-focused, the technique translates directly to pirate-themed haunt or stage builds. The clip is a condensed look at the process, with a longer cut available if viewer interest warrants it.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,564 views

steampunk gages.wmv

DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

steampunk gages.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create convincing steampunk-style gauges on a tight budget, suitable for both wearable costumes and set dressing. The tutorial is aimed at makers who want to add industrial steampunk detail without a large spend. At roughly 18 minutes, there is ample time to walk through the construction process step by step. The techniques shown appear adaptable to a range of Halloween builds beyond the steampunk genre.

StiltbeastStudios· 16,826 views

kappa

DIY PropsIntermediate

kappa

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios walks through the creation of a Kappa — a Japanese yokai — as a display piece for his monster museum. The build centers on a custom 'monster juice' recipe (Elmer's glue, exterior latex paint, and joint compound) applied over beef netting to build up realistic creature texture. The techniques demonstrated are broadly transferable to a wide range of monster prop and display projects.

StiltbeastStudios· 7,357 views

Peach "Play with me"

Peach "Play with me"

This short CFX Masks video showcases 'Peach,' one of three characters within the brand's 'Hounds' lineup. The clip highlights the realistic silicone mask through a stylized, character-driven composite presentation. Peach is portrayed as a demanding, strong-willed persona, giving the mask a vivid identity beyond just a product display.

CFX MASKS· 1,513 views

Interview With A Wes - CFX Unmasked

Interview With A Wes - CFX Unmasked

This short behind-the-scenes interview with Wes from CFX Masks offers a glimpse into the making of 'Unmasked,' a production filmed over three weeks in the lead-up to Halloween 2011. The segment sheds light on the creative process and personalities behind one of the silicone mask industry's notable brands. It is a candid, conversational piece rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

CFX MASKS· 4,312 views

leather armor.wmv

Costume TutorialsIntermediate

leather armor.wmv

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a dragonscale leather armor panel, demonstrating leathercraft techniques applicable far beyond a single project. The video covers stamping, beveling, and detailing methods that translate well to haunted house costumes, LARP gear, and wearable props. Leather is highlighted as a durable and versatile material for both costuming and prop-making contexts. Tandy Leather is referenced as the source for all tools and materials used.

StiltbeastStudios· 143,867 views

Aging furniture.wmv

Set DesignBeginner

Aging furniture.wmv

Stiltbeast Studios walks through a fast, straightforward process for aging wooden stools to give them a convincingly old, time-worn look. The techniques shown are intended to transport props into a different era, making them suitable for renaissance festivals, haunted houses, or any period-themed environment. The tutorial emphasizes speed and simplicity, making it accessible to builders at most skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,256 views

Possessed Teddy Bear - Halloween Prop

Possessed Teddy Bear - Halloween Prop

FrightProps showcases their Possessed Teddy animatronic prop — a skeleton-faced teddy bear that rocks back and forth while its eyes and jaw automatically sync to any audio playback. The unit ships ready to run with a built-in audio track, speakers, and power supply, requiring no pneumatics. Users can load custom MP3s or connect a microphone and pre-amp so the bear lip-syncs to live dialogue. The short video highlights the prop's out-of-the-box functionality and customization potential.

FrightProps· 18,080 views

Face Off Finalist RJ Haddy Visits CFX Booth at Transworld 2012

Face Off Finalist RJ Haddy Visits CFX Booth at Transworld 2012

Face Off Season 2 finalist RJ Haddy paid a visit to the CFX Masks booth at the Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2012. The short clip captures a friendly meet-up between a well-known SFX competitor and one of the industry's mask manufacturers. It offers a brief behind-the-scenes glimpse into the networking and community atmosphere of the Transworld trade show floor.

CFX MASKS· 2,407 views

Making Corn.wmv

DIY PropsBeginnerlow cost (budget-friendly per stalk)

Making Corn.wmv

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios walks through a quick, budget-friendly method for fabricating fake corn stalks suitable for haunted attractions and theatrical sets. Each stalk requires roughly 15 minutes of build time, making the technique highly scalable for large haunt environments. The focus is on keeping per-unit costs low without sacrificing visual impact on the floor.

StiltbeastStudios· 35,200 views

Don't Start the Zombie Apocalypse!

Don't Start the Zombie Apocalypse!

This short promotional clip serves as a subscription call-to-action for Hauntcast, a podcast dedicated to the haunted attraction industry. It uses a playful zombie apocalypse theme to encourage viewers to subscribe and access free episodes. The clip points audiences toward multiple listening platforms where content is available at no cost.

Hauntcast· 1,770 views

2012 Transworld Hauntshow St Louis - Recap with Froggys Fog 2

Professional Haunted Attractions

2012 Transworld Hauntshow St Louis - Recap with Froggys Fog 2

This short recap video captures Froggy's Fog's presence at the 2012 Transworld Haunt Show in St. Louis, featuring on-the-floor interviews with owners and operators from several notable haunted attractions across the country. Guests include representatives from well-known venues such as Distortions Unlimited, NightScream Studios, Wisconsin Fear Grounds, Enigma Haunt, Hundred Acres Manor, and Kingwood Asylum. The piece offers a candid snapshot of the professional haunt industry's annual gathering and the personalities behind it.

Froggy's Fog· 937 views

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