Halloween Universe

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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.

28 videos

Giant Rat Attack
0:25
DIY Animatronics

Giant Rat Attack

This video from Poison Props showcases a giant rat attack animatronic prop designed for Halloween haunts and scare experiences. The build features a large-scale rat creature with animated movement intended to startle and frighten guests. Poison Props is known for professional-grade animatronic and creature fabrication, suggesting a high-quality finished piece.

POISON PROPS· 1,912 views
Xenovore Alien Animatronic Test and Paint at Distortions #alien
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DIY Animatronics

Xenovore Alien Animatronic Test and Paint at Distortions #alien

Distortions Unlimited offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their Xenovore alien animatronic being tested and painted on the shop floor. The short clip captures the professional fabrication process at one of the industry's well-known Halloween prop manufacturers. It provides a rare look at the craftsmanship and live mechanical testing that goes into a high-end horror animatronic before it ships.

DistortionsUnlimited· 6,701 views
THE MAN-TIS DIY HALLOWEEN YARD HAUNT PROP #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt
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Yard Haunts

THE MAN-TIS DIY HALLOWEEN YARD HAUNT PROP #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt

This Hauntcast video focuses on building a DIY Man-Tis prop for a Halloween yard haunt. The project appears to center on constructing a large mantis-inspired creature suitable for outdoor Halloween displays. Hauntcast is a podcast and video channel dedicated to haunting, prop building, and Halloween content for home and yard haunters.

Hauntcast· 189 views
TreeMendous Creature Halloween Yard Haunt Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecor
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Yard Haunts

TreeMendous Creature Halloween Yard Haunt Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecor

This short-form video showcases a handmade creature prop dubbed the 'TreeMendous Creature,' built for a 2024 yard haunt called The Village Mire. The clip offers a quick look at the finished prop in a real outdoor haunt setting. While build details are minimal, it serves as inspiration for haunters interested in large-scale creature or tree-monster designs.

Hauntcast· 106 views
Spray Foam Manbearpig!
20:13
DIY PropsIntermediate

Spray Foam Manbearpig!

StiltbeastStudios takes on the challenge of building a Manbearpig creature prop using spray foam as a primary construction material. The video showcases the hands-on fabrication process behind bringing a bizarre hybrid monster to life for haunted attraction use. As with all Stiltbeast builds, the focus is on creative problem-solving and DIY monster-making techniques that haunt builders can learn from and apply to their own projects.

StiltbeastStudios· 19,707 views
monstercamp 24 finished masks!
2:56
DIY Props

monstercamp 24 finished masks!

StiltbeastStudios showcases a collection of completed monster masks created during MonsterCamp 2024, offering a close-up look at the finished wearable creature pieces. The short video highlights the craftsmanship and variety of designs produced during the event. It serves as both a portfolio reveal and a channel promotion encouraging viewer support through Patreon and other platforms.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,243 views
Hatching day monstercamp 21!
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DIY Props

Hatching day monstercamp 21!

Stiltbeast Studios returns with another installment of their Monstercamp series, documenting the behind-the-scenes process of bringing monsters and Halloween creatures to life. The video showcases the craft and artistry involved in fabricating props and wearable monster creations suited for professional haunted attractions. As part of an ongoing series, it offers viewers a look into the dedicated workflow of a seasoned creature-making studio.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,250 views
monster Camp 20, hatching day!
10:35
DIY Props

monster Camp 20, hatching day!

Monster Camp 20 continues StiltbeastStudios' ongoing creature-building series, with this episode focusing on a 'hatching day' milestone in the monster creation process. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the hands-on work that goes into bringing haunted attraction monsters to life. The video reinforces the channel's philosophy that compelling Halloween props and characters require serious craft and dedication.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,510 views
Making a Sunflower Monster Mask
16:37
DIY PropsIntermediate

Making a Sunflower Monster Mask

StiltBeast Studios walks through the creation of a wearable sunflower monster mask built from EVA foam. The build is aimed at haunted attraction performers and serious Halloween enthusiasts looking to craft an original creature character. The channel is creator Allen Hopps, a well-known figure in the professional haunt fabrication community. At 17 minutes, the video offers a focused look at the construction process from concept to finished mask.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,331 views
INSANE Stiltbeast Studios Creature Trends You HAVE To See!
4:21
Prop Reviews

INSANE Stiltbeast Studios Creature Trends You HAVE To See!

This short feature from Haunted Attraction Network spotlights Stiltbeast Studios and owner Allen Hopps, exploring emerging trends in professional creature costume design. Filmed in the context of a major haunted attraction trade show, the video highlights an anti-reality aesthetic theme running through Stiltbeast's latest work. Allen also touches on innovative approaches to haunt operations, including gamification and off-season programming at his venue, Dark Hour Haunted House.

Haunted Attraction Network· 2,159 views
Monster Camp 14 Final Products!
4:25
Makeup Tutorials

Monster Camp 14 Final Products!

Stiltbeast Studios showcases the finished monster creations from their Monster Camp 14 workshop, giving viewers a look at the completed wearable creature builds. Allen Hopps presents the final products, highlighting the craftsmanship that goes into professional-level haunted attraction characters. The short showcase format gives both aspiring and experienced monster makers a glimpse at the quality of work produced during the intensive camp experience.

StiltbeastStudios· 13,128 views
MAKING OF SLOTH BRIDE TORTURED
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Prop Reviews

MAKING OF SLOTH BRIDE TORTURED

Ghost Ride Productions offers a behind-the-scenes peek at the creation of their 2021 Sloth Tortured Bride character, showcasing work-in-progress shots from their fabrication shop. The short clip highlights the studio's hyperrealistic creature and prop-making capabilities. It serves as a teaser for the finished piece available through their commercial catalog.

Ghost Ride Productions, INC.· 484 views
One Krampus , Thats It!
1:42:16
DIY PropsAdvanced

One Krampus , Thats It!

StiltbeastStudios delivers an in-depth session focused on building a single Krampus character, likely covering the full fabrication process from concept through finished wearable prop or mask. The long-form runtime suggests a thorough, step-by-step walkthrough aimed at serious prop makers and haunted attraction builders. The channel is known for high-quality creature and mask work, lending credibility to an advanced-level build. Viewers can expect detailed insight into creature design techniques applicable to professional haunt and costume contexts.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,807 views
Grave Digger, Custom Myers, Gibbering Mouther
3:16:53
DIY Props

Grave Digger, Custom Myers, Gibbering Mouther

This Stiltbeast Studios session hosted by Allen Hopps covers three distinct Halloween character and prop builds: a Grave Digger, a custom Michael Myers, and a Gibbering Mouther creature. The video appears to be a long-form workshop or demonstration spanning over three hours, likely walking through design and fabrication techniques for haunted attraction use. Each segment showcases a different horror archetype, from classic graveyard characters to iconic slasher reimaginings to fantasy-horror monsters.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,941 views
Wolfman Krampus And Gibbering Mouther!
3:04:33
DIY Props

Wolfman Krampus And Gibbering Mouther!

Stiltbeast Studios presents a lengthy creative session covering three distinct monster builds: a Wolfman, a Krampus, and a Gibbering Mouther creature. Known for their professional-level creature fabrication work, the channel explores character design and construction techniques suited for haunted attractions and wearable props. At over three hours, this video offers an in-depth look at the studio's process for bringing multiple monster concepts to life.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,549 views
Turtle And Insect Swamp Party!
3:02:36
DIY PropsIntermediate

Turtle And Insect Swamp Party!

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios leads an extended deep-dive session focused on building swamp-themed props and creature pieces, including turtle and insect characters suited for haunted attractions. At over three hours, this is a substantial workshop-style video covering fabrication techniques for organic, nature-horror themed pieces. Viewers can expect detailed hands-on instruction on bringing creepy swamp dwellers to life for professional or home haunt environments.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,276 views
Pelloquin Finish!
1:51:30
DIY PropsAdvanced

Pelloquin Finish!

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks through the finishing process for a Pelloquin-inspired creature mask or prop, likely drawn from the classic horror film Nightbreed. The video is an extended, in-depth session covering the final detailing and finishing stages of the build. Given the channel's known focus on professional-grade haunt and creature work, the techniques demonstrated are geared toward high-quality results suitable for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,442 views
Werewolf Foot Mold....and Friends
3:12:41
DIY PropsAdvanced

Werewolf Foot Mold....and Friends

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a werewolf foot mold in this lengthy, in-depth session led by Allen Hopps. The video covers creature fabrication techniques applicable to haunted attraction costumes and wearable props. At over three hours, it likely includes detailed step-by-step molding and casting demonstrations alongside related creature build content. The title's 'and Friends' suggests additional mold-making or creature projects are featured alongside the primary werewolf foot build.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,009 views
Werewolf Foot Mold ....and Other Stuff
3:55:12
DIY PropsAdvanced

Werewolf Foot Mold ....and Other Stuff

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of creating a werewolf foot mold in this lengthy, in-depth session. The video covers hands-on creature fabrication techniques suited for haunted attraction performers and prop makers. At nearly four hours, it likely includes multiple related topics and side projects beyond just the foot mold itself.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,388 views
Im A Gibbering Mouther Molder
1:53:48
DIY PropsAdvanced

Im A Gibbering Mouther Molder

StiltbeastStudios walks through the process of molding a Gibbering Mouther creature prop or wearable mask in this in-depth studio session. The video covers the hands-on mold-making stages involved in bringing a multi-eyed, mouth-covered monster design to life. At over 90 minutes, it offers an extended, detailed look at professional-grade creature fabrication techniques suitable for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 925 views
Werewolf tuesday!
1:56:39
Makeup Tutorials

Werewolf tuesday!

StiltbeastStudios hosts another Tuesday session focused on werewolf-themed mask or prop creation, led by Allen Hopps. The session likely covers design and fabrication techniques relevant to haunted attraction characters and Halloween props. At nearly two hours, it appears to be a long-form, in-depth creative session typical of the Stiltbeast format.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,532 views
Dude Pimp My Werewolf!
2:34:34
DIY PropsIntermediate

Dude Pimp My Werewolf!

StiltbeastStudios host Allen Hopps walks viewers through a full werewolf character upgrade in this extended session, transforming an existing mask or costume into a more polished, scare-ready creature. The long runtime suggests a comprehensive, step-by-step build covering multiple enhancement techniques. The focus appears to be on elevating a werewolf prop or wearable piece to haunted-attraction quality. Fans of creature fabrication and wearable character design will find plenty of inspiration here.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,147 views
Star Trek Continues Behind the Scenes with Distortions Unlimited
8:09
DIY Animatronics

Star Trek Continues Behind the Scenes with Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes video follows Ed Edmunds and the Distortions Unlimited team as they design and build the USDI creature for the Star Trek Continues fan web series episode 'Come Not Between Dragons.' It offers a rare look inside the professional workflow of one of the Halloween industry's leading creature and prop fabrication studios. Distortions Unlimited is shown applying their expertise in animatronics, masks, SFX costumes, and props to a high-profile sci-fi fan production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 3,953 views
2019 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited
8:06
Prop Reviews

2019 Halloween Props & Animatronics Catalog | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their full 2019 product lineup in this catalog-style video, covering animated props, static pieces, Shocktronics, and costumes. Highlights include named pieces such as Mr. Bubblebarf, Electric Chair Revenge, Chained Fury, and Giant Skull. The company, with over 40 years of experience, manufactures all products in the USA and has been featured on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. This is a broad overview rather than a build tutorial, making it ideal for haunters scouting new season purchases.

DistortionsUnlimited· 924,426 views