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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

Ring Girl Pop Up
0:14
DIY Animatronics

Ring Girl Pop Up

This video from Poison Props showcases a Ring Girl pop-up animatronic prop, inspired by the iconic long-haired horror character. The prop appears to feature a sudden pop-up or lunge mechanism designed to startle haunt guests. Poison Props is a well-known supplier of professional-grade haunt props and animatronics.

POISON PROPS· 2,505 views
Fortune Teller
0:23
DIY Animatronics

Fortune Teller

This video from Poison Props showcases a fortune teller-themed animatronic or prop build, featuring a mystic character likely set around a crystal ball or divination tableau. Poison Props is known for high-quality haunt-grade animatronic figures, and this piece fits their signature style of detailed, atmospheric character props. The presentation highlights the finished prop's appearance and movement, giving haunters a look at what a professional-level fortune teller character can bring to a haunt environment.

POISON PROPS· 2,106 views
How To Make an ANIMATED Barrel Zombie PROP (Wiper Motor Prop)
5:13
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

How To Make an ANIMATED Barrel Zombie PROP (Wiper Motor Prop)

This tutorial from Haunt Former walks viewers through assembling an animated barrel zombie prop powered by a wiper motor. The build combines a pre-made or DIY zombie figure with a toxic waste barrel, driven by a wiper motor mechanism for repeating motion. Key third-party components — including a prop power pack and a universal mounting base — are referenced to simplify the mechanical setup. Green LED lighting adds an eerie toxic glow to complete the effect.

Haunt Former· 18,407 views
Krampus Gingerbread Man Halloween Prop Build
3:01
DIY PropsIntermediate

Krampus Gingerbread Man Halloween Prop Build

This short prop build video guides viewers through sculpting a clay creature inspired by the gingerbread man characters from the 2015 horror film Krampus. The build blends festive holiday imagery with dark, haunt-ready aesthetics for a unique seasonal prop. At just three minutes, it offers a focused look at the creator's process without extensive step-by-step instruction.

Haunt Former· 20,747 views
Five Nights At Freddy's Foxy Halloween Prop Build Part 1: The Endoskeleton
5:09
DIY PropsIntermediate

Five Nights At Freddy's Foxy Halloween Prop Build Part 1: The Endoskeleton

This is Part 1 of Haunt Former's 2015 Foxy the Pirate Fox Halloween prop build, inspired by the popular horror video game Five Nights at Freddy's. The episode focuses on constructing the internal endoskeleton framework of the character using PVC. It is the first installment in a multi-part series documenting the full Foxy prop from the ground up. The build was created as a thank-you to the channel's community upon reaching 1,000 subscribers.

Haunt Former· 12,318 views
Darth Vader By John Guarnero Using FrightProps
1:11
DIY Animatronics

Darth Vader By John Guarnero Using FrightProps

A fan-built talking Darth Vader prop created by John Guarnero using FrightProps technology is showcased in this short clip. The build demonstrates how hobbyist prop makers can leverage commercial animatronic components to bring iconic movie characters to life. It serves as both an inspiration piece and a nod to what the FrightProps platform makes possible for home haunters and prop enthusiasts.

FrightProps· 421 views
Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 4: Jeff's Body
4:57
DIY PropsIntermediate

Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 4: Jeff's Body

This is the fourth installment in a multi-part prop build series focused on creating a full Jeff the Killer character prop. The episode focuses on constructing or completing Jeff's body, bringing the creepypasta-inspired figure close to or fully finished. The short runtime suggests this is more of a progress update and reveal than a detailed step-by-step tutorial.

Haunt Former· 1,902 views