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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.

21 videos

Ranking EVERY Spirit Halloween Theme FROM WORST TO BEST | 45+ THEMES!!!
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Ranking EVERY Spirit Halloween Theme FROM WORST TO BEST | 45+ THEMES!!!

This nearly hour-long video ranks over 45 Spirit Halloween store themes from worst to best, offering the creator's personal takes on the strengths and weaknesses of each. It serves as an opinionated guide for fans of the annual Spirit Halloween lineup who want to debate or discover which themes stand out. The format is editorial and conversational, making it accessible to casual Halloween enthusiasts and hardcore prop collectors alike.

Spooky Guy444· 34,948 views
What Is The WORST Halloween Animatronic Of EVERY YEAR? | 2005-2026
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Prop Reviews

What Is The WORST Halloween Animatronic Of EVERY YEAR? | 2005-2026

This video takes a critical look at Halloween animatronics released each year from 2005 through 2026, identifying what the creator considers the worst offering of each year. It spans major retail and specialty Halloween brands, providing an opinionated year-by-year retrospective on low points in animatronic design and quality. The format is editorial and ranking-based rather than instructional, making it a fun watch for Halloween prop enthusiasts and collectors. At roughly 30 minutes, it offers broad coverage of two decades of Halloween retail animatronics.

Spooky Guy444· 36,718 views
Top 5 Flashback Animatronics for Spirit Halloween 2026!
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Prop Reviews

Top 5 Flashback Animatronics for Spirit Halloween 2026!

GMHaunts counts down his personal top five animatronics from Spirit Halloween's back catalog that he'd love to see return for the 2026 season. The video runs through each pick with commentary, includes honorable mentions, and wraps with an invitation for viewers to share their own wishlists. It's an opinion-driven, community-focused piece rather than a hands-on review or build tutorial.

GMHaunts· 17,631 views
Should AI be used to MAKE Halloween Animatronics?
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DIY Animatronics

Should AI be used to MAKE Halloween Animatronics?

GMHaunts examines whether a professional Halloween company — apparently ScareFactory — used AI to design animatronics for their 2025 catalog, exploring what that means for the haunt industry. The creator shares their personal take, reviews the catalog in question, and presents results from a community poll on the topic. The video also touches on AI being integrated directly into animatronic technology itself, broadening the discussion beyond just design aesthetics.

GMHaunts· 3,259 views
Ranking The 2024 Party City Halloween Lineup from WORST TO BEST
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Prop Reviews

Ranking The 2024 Party City Halloween Lineup from WORST TO BEST

The creator ranks the full 2024 Party City Halloween product lineup from worst to best, offering personal opinions on which props, decorations, and items are worth your money this season. The video blends entertainment with practical shopping guidance for Halloween enthusiasts scoping out retail offerings. The creator also briefly notes they are opening their own haunted attraction, hinting at a professional-level perspective behind the reviews.

Spooky Guy444· 3,328 views
Best & Worst of HORROR 2023 & Most Exciting HORROR for 2024
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Best & Worst of HORROR 2023 & Most Exciting HORROR for 2024

Haunt Former wraps up the year with a retrospective look at the best and worst horror films of 2023, then shifts focus to the most anticipated horror releases heading into 2024. The video offers opinionated commentary and rankings rather than how-to instruction, making it a casual watch for horror film enthusiasts. Titles mentioned include entries from the Saw franchise and the upcoming MaXXXine.

Haunt Former· 983 views
RANKING the HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONICS from HOME DEPOT 2023
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Prop Reviews

RANKING the HALLOWEEN ANIMATRONICS from HOME DEPOT 2023

Haunt Former ranks the animatronic props available at Home Depot for the 2023 Halloween season in a countdown-style video. The review covers the breadth of Home Depot's animated Halloween lineup, offering opinionated assessments of each piece. It serves as a helpful buyer's guide for shoppers looking to invest in store-bought animated décor for the season.

Haunt Former· 8,378 views
The “Halloween Ends/Halloween III” Conspiracy (& More Thoughts)
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The “Halloween Ends/Halloween III” Conspiracy (& More Thoughts)

This video explores a fan theory drawing parallels between Halloween Ends and Halloween III: Season of the Witch — both being sequels that dramatically diverge from their predecessor films in tone and story. The creator breaks down the supposed conspiracy connecting the two outlier entries before shifting into personal thoughts on what direction Halloween Ends could have taken. It's a commentary and critique piece aimed at Halloween franchise enthusiasts who felt let down by the 2022 conclusion.

Haunt Former· 3,520 views
RANKING ALL 2022 Spirit Halloween ANIMATRONICS
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Prop Reviews

RANKING ALL 2022 Spirit Halloween ANIMATRONICS

Haunt Former ranks the full lineup of Spirit Halloween's 2022 animatronic releases in a single comprehensive video. Each animatronic from Spirit's seasonal collection is evaluated and placed in order, giving viewers a one-stop overview of the year's offerings. The format offers an opinionated, editorial take rather than hands-on unboxing or technical breakdown.

Haunt Former· 19,595 views
What Happened to Spirit Halloween?
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What Happened to Spirit Halloween?

This editorial-style video offers a candid personal take on the current state of Spirit Halloween as a company, arguing that despite high price points the products fail to deliver genuine scares. Rather than covering leaked 2022 product images circulating online, the host focuses on broader concerns about the direction and quality of one of Halloween's most recognizable retail brands. It sits squarely in the opinion and industry-commentary space rather than being a hands-on review or build tutorial.

Haunt Former· 35,191 views
Home Depot Halloween VS Halloween Companies | BETTER Animatronics? A COMPETITOR? - A 2022 Case Study
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Prop Reviews

Home Depot Halloween VS Halloween Companies | BETTER Animatronics? A COMPETITOR? - A 2022 Case Study

This video takes a critical look at whether Home Depot has what it takes to challenge Spirit Halloween as a major player in the seasonal Halloween market. The creator examines Home Depot's animatronic and prop offerings, comparing quality, variety, and retail presence against established Halloween specialty retailers. Using in-store footage and editorial commentary, the video builds a case-study argument about the future direction of Halloween retail. It serves as both a prop quality discussion and a broader conversation about where the Halloween industry is headed.

GMHaunts· 2,459 views
All-NEW 2022 ANIMATRONICS from Morris/SVI (My HOT Take…)
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Prop Reviews

All-NEW 2022 ANIMATRONICS from Morris/SVI (My HOT Take…)

Haunt Former delivers a candid, opinionated breakdown of Morris Costumes' newly unveiled SVI animatronics lineup for 2022. The video covers characters including a clown, witch, and scarecrow among the new servo-driven releases. The creator shares a pointed personal take on the lineup, suggesting some level of disappointment or strong reaction to the new offerings. A cross-reference to UK channel Mad About Horror implies some collaborative or comparative context.

Haunt Former· 6,093 views
My Top 5 Flashback Fridays I Want to See For 2021 | Animatronics That Could RETURN to Spirit
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Prop Reviews

My Top 5 Flashback Fridays I Want to See For 2021 | Animatronics That Could RETURN to Spirit

GMHaunts counts down his top five Spirit Halloween animatronics he hopes will return as part of the retailer's Flashback Fridays program in 2021. The video reflects on Spirit Halloween's 2020 innovation of bringing back beloved classic props for a limited time and speculates on which fan-favorite pieces deserve another run. It serves as both a nostalgia-driven retrospective and a wishlist for Spirit Halloween enthusiasts heading into the new season.

GMHaunts· 2,748 views
Halloween 2021 (And How It Can Change the Future of SPOOKY) | What Did Morris Costumes Start?
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Halloween 2021 (And How It Can Change the Future of SPOOKY) | What Did Morris Costumes Start?

This editorial-style video from GMHaunts examines the notable absence of clown-themed props in Morris Costumes' 2021 Halloween lineup and explores what that shift might signal for the broader Halloween industry. The creator speculates whether this could trigger a wider trend reversal, potentially ushering back classic Halloween archetypes like witches, scarecrows, and reapers. It's a thought-provoking look at how major retail players influence the direction of seasonal prop and costume design. Fans of Spirit Halloween and Halloween retail culture will find the industry forecasting angle especially engaging.

GMHaunts· 2,082 views
GEMMY: A Case Study for the Halloween Industry (Feat. Michael Myers 2020)
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Prop Reviews

GEMMY: A Case Study for the Halloween Industry (Feat. Michael Myers 2020)

This video uses Gemmy's 2020 Michael Myers prop as a focal point to examine broader concerns about the direction of the Halloween prop industry. The creator presents a case-study-style critique, raising questions about product quality, brand reputation, and what these trends mean for Halloween enthusiasts and haunters alike. It sits somewhere between a prop review and an industry opinion piece, offering perspective beyond a straightforward unboxing or rating.

Haunt Former· 17,760 views
BEST/WORST of SPIRIT HALLOWEEN (2009-2019) | Years, Themes, Animatronics | #SpiritHalloweenAwards
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Prop Reviews

BEST/WORST of SPIRIT HALLOWEEN (2009-2019) | Years, Themes, Animatronics | #SpiritHalloweenAwards

This nearly hour-long retrospective covers a full decade of Spirit Halloween (2009–2019), awarding best and worst honors across years, store themes, and animatronic props. The host draws on footage from multiple prior in-store visits to build a ranked, commentary-driven awards show format. It serves as both a nostalgic look back at how Spirit Halloween evolved and an opinionated guide to the chain's highs and lows over ten seasons. Fans of the retail giant and Halloween prop collectors alike will find plenty to agree or argue with.

Haunt Former· 60,875 views
RANKING “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” (The Series)
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RANKING “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” (The Series)

Haunt Former celebrates the iconic 'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared' date of June 19th by ranking every entry in the cult horror-puppet web series from start to finish. The video offers the creator's personal countdown and invites viewers to weigh in with their own opinions. It's a light editorial piece aimed at fans of unsettling, surreal horror media.

Haunt Former· 5,399 views
5 Themes We NEED to See at Spirit Halloween
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5 Themes We NEED to See at Spirit Halloween

This opinion-style video from Haunt Former pitches five Halloween themes the creator believes Spirit Halloween should adopt in future seasons. Rather than a tutorial or walkthrough, it functions as an enthusiast wishlist and commentary piece aimed at fans of the iconic seasonal retail chain. The host draws on familiarity with Spirit Halloween's past theme history to make the case for fresh creative directions. It's a fun, low-key watch for anyone who follows Spirit Halloween's annual prop and décor rollouts closely.

Haunt Former· 7,978 views
Themes Spirit Halloween NEEDS for 2017
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Themes Spirit Halloween NEEDS for 2017

In an early-year tradition, Haunt Former shares a community-sourced wishlist of theme ideas they'd like to see Spirit Halloween adopt for their 2017 season. The video draws on suggestions gathered from social media followers to shape the proposed theme lineup. It functions as an enthusiast editorial rather than a tutorial or walkthrough, offering a fan perspective on where the popular Halloween retail chain should take its annual concept.

Haunt Former· 5,672 views
HORROR Characters that Should be Halloween PROPS for 2016
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Prop Reviews

HORROR Characters that Should be Halloween PROPS for 2016

Haunt Former presents a personal wish list of iconic horror movie and game characters that deserve dedicated Halloween prop or decoration treatments but remain absent from mainstream Halloween retail. The video highlights a gap in the market, pointing out that while familiar faces like Freddy Krueger get rubber decorations, many beloved horror icons go unrepresented on store shelves. Viewers are invited to share their own character suggestions in the comments, making it a community-driven conversation about what Halloween merchandise should exist.

Haunt Former· 1,010 views
Halloween Props We NEED to See for 2016
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Prop Reviews

Halloween Props We NEED to See for 2016

This editorial-style video from Haunt Former presents a wish list of Halloween props the creator hopes to see from major manufacturers in 2016, spanning pop culture franchises like Aliens and Five Nights at Freddy's. Rather than reviewing existing products, it speculates on untapped licensing and design opportunities in the seasonal prop market. Brands such as Spirit Halloween, Morbid Enterprises, and Gemmy are referenced as potential producers. It serves as a fun, community-driven conversation starter for Halloween enthusiasts heading into a new year.

Haunt Former· 20,356 views