The Screening Room

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.

DIY Halloween Tree from Dollar Tree! Creat a super fun and cheap spooky decoration in minutes!

This quick one-minute tutorial shows how to assemble a spooky Halloween tree using affordable supplies sourced entirely from Dollar Tree. The build is designed for maximum impact with minimal time and money, making it accessible to virtually anyone. It's a fast, fun craft that delivers an eye-catching seasonal decoration without breaking the budget.

HauntScene· 764 views

Creepy Doll Tutorial - DIY Post-Apocalyptic Steampunk Doll

23:38

DIY PropsIntermediateUnder $15

Creepy Doll Tutorial - DIY Post-Apocalyptic Steampunk Doll

This tutorial walks through the creation of a budget-friendly creepy doll prop with a post-apocalyptic steampunk aesthetic, built as an entry for the Monster Tutorials Creepy Doll Challenge. The finished piece features a half-doll mounted on a dolly being pulled by a T-Rex, blending horror and whimsy in an unconventional way. The creator sourced materials inexpensively, keeping the total build cost around $13.

Monster Tutorials· 17,237 views

Creepy specimen jars tutorial - 3 easy ways to make creepy jars

19:57

DIY PropsBeginnerlow-cost / budget-friendly (dollar store materials referenced)

Creepy specimen jars tutorial - 3 easy ways to make creepy jars

This tutorial walks through three beginner-friendly methods for crafting creepy specimen jars suitable for haunted houses, film sets, or home cabinet-of-curiosities displays. Materials are sourced from easily accessible, budget-friendly retailers, keeping the build accessible to virtually anyone. The creator also provides free downloadable labels to lend the finished jars an authentic apothecary or mad-scientist feel.

Monster Tutorials· 80,870 views