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.

spray foam skull mask

This tutorial from Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through building a wearable skull mask using expanding spray foam, keeping the entire project under $10 and completable in roughly an hour. The technique is accessible to beginners and opens the door to a wide range of costume and haunted attraction applications. Inspired by the aesthetic of classic horror such as Tombs of the Blind Dead, the finished mask delivers a striking skeletal look on an extremely tight budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 508,815 views

26:06

DIY PropsBeginner

Making Cheapo Skulls

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios demonstrates how to create inexpensive skull props suitable for haunted attractions and home haunts. The tutorial focuses on accessible, budget-friendly methods for producing convincing skull decorations without a large financial investment. At 26 minutes, the video walks viewers through the process step by step, making it approachable for builders of all skill levels.

StiltbeastStudios· 25,543 views

DIY - How to make realistic eyes and eyeballs easily! Irises in description

7:17

DIY PropsBeginnerunder $5

DIY - How to make realistic eyes and eyeballs easily! Irises in description

This short tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through a budget-friendly method for crafting convincing artificial eyes and eyeballs using readily available materials. A downloadable iris sheet is provided to enhance realism. The technique is well-suited for Halloween props, costumes, or any production requiring creature or monster eyes. The approach is accessible to beginners with no advanced skills or tools required.

Monster Tutorials· 89,291 views

24:23

DIY PropsBeginner$5–$20

Crows and Bats

StiltbeastStudios walks through a straightforward, low-cost method for fabricating decorative crow and bat props suitable for haunted houses or yard haunts. A downloadable bird silhouette pattern is used as a template, and a foam underlayment material serves as the primary build medium. The result is a lightweight, easily reproducible prop that can be massed for dramatic effect without breaking the budget.

StiltbeastStudios· 35,363 views

17:39

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