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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.

Airbrush quickie

Allen Hopps of StiltbeastStudios demonstrates two rapid airbrush makeup looks completed in approximately five minutes each, designed for haunted attraction performers. The video was originally streamed live to the Haunters Hangout Facebook group and presented here unedited. Both budget-friendly Harbor Freight airbrushes are used alongside Endura alcohol-based makeup, which is chosen specifically for its durability through sweat-heavy haunt performances.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,865 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

6:01

Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Creepy Broken Doll Makeup Tutorial

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming of Madeyewlook walks viewers through her take on the classic creepy broken-doll look, using a combination of face paints, airbrush color, and eyeshadow to achieve a cracked porcelain illusion. The tutorial runs just six minutes, making it a concise but detailed guide for Halloween costume makeup. A curated product list is provided so viewers can source the specific cosmetics used in the look.

Madeyewlook· 1,384,516 views