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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.

7 videos

DR. LADY THE MASK WIZARD INTERVIEW: Bone Phone
50:23
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DR. LADY THE MASK WIZARD INTERVIEW: Bone Phone

This Hauntcast podcast episode features a long-form interview with David Lady, known in the haunting community as the Mask Wizard. The conversation covers his expertise in latex mask creation, his home haunt Horror Hotel, and his YouTube series Creepy Cheapies, which focuses on budget-friendly prop building. Listeners get an inside look at the creative mind and haunting philosophy behind one of the community's notable mask artisans.

Hauntcast· 153 views
make a reaper stature halloween grim reaper statue build budget halloween decor
21:22
DIY PropsIntermediatebudget-friendly

make a reaper stature halloween grim reaper statue build budget halloween decor

StiltbeastStudios walks through a budget-friendly build of a full grim reaper statue suitable for home haunts or haunted attractions. The roughly 21-minute tutorial focuses on achieving a striking, professional-looking result without breaking the bank. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the construction process step by step, emphasizing accessibility for DIY builders at various skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 98,154 views
Make a spider for Halloween from pool noodles $60
53:01
DIY PropsBeginner~$60

Make a spider for Halloween from pool noodles $60

Stiltbeast Studios walks through building an impressive giant spider prop using 13 foam pool noodles for around $60 in materials. The build is approachable for beginners and delivers a large, impactful Halloween prop on a tight budget. At just under an hour, the tutorial covers the full construction process from start to finish.

StiltbeastStudios· 404,441 views
$3 Halloween Sconce
11:54
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $5

$3 Halloween Sconce

Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to build an atmospheric stone-look wall sconce for roughly three dollars using just a few items sourced from a discount store. The build centers on a simple mask transformation paired with a convincing stone-effect paint technique that can be applied to a wide range of prop projects. The finished piece carries a Medusa-esque, gothic aesthetic suitable for haunted attractions or home haunts alike.

StiltbeastStudios· 24,001 views
How to Make a Friday the 13th JASON Mask
2:29
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to Make a Friday the 13th JASON Mask

This short tutorial from Haunt Former shows how to create a budget-friendly Jason Voorhees hockey mask inspired by the Friday the 13th franchise. Released on an actual Friday the 13th as a themed celebration, the video focuses on achieving an iconic horror look without spending a lot of money. It is part of the channel's broader Halloween prop build series.

Haunt Former· 3,035 views
How to Make a Halloween TOMBSTONE Prop (Styrofoam)
3:55
DIY PropsBeginnerlow / budget-friendly

How to Make a Halloween TOMBSTONE Prop (Styrofoam)

This short tutorial walks viewers through building customizable Halloween tombstone props using styrofoam and paint — a beginner-friendly, low-cost approach to graveyard décor. The finished props can be personalized with custom epitaphs or designs to suit any haunt or yard display. At just four minutes, the video delivers a quick, accessible overview of the entire build process.

Haunt Former· 5,756 views
Pallet Coffin Halloween Prop
2:30
DIY PropsBeginner$0–$20

Pallet Coffin Halloween Prop

This short build video demonstrates how to construct a Halloween coffin prop using reclaimed pallet wood, making it one of the most budget-friendly graveyard pieces a haunter can add to their display. The pallet-sourced lumber keeps material costs extremely low or near zero. Despite its brevity, the video delivers a practical look at turning scrap wood into a convincing seasonal prop.

Hauntcast· 20,989 views