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.

Fake Pumpkins Don't Have to Look Cheap

VanOaksProps tackles one of the most common complaints about artificial pumpkins — their unconvincing, characterless stems — with a fast, low-cost upgrade technique. Using wire, aluminum foil, and Apoxie Sculpt epoxy putty, the creator builds up a realistic organic stem shape from scratch. A layered acrylic paint finish in earthy tones completes the transformation, making budget foam pumpkins look genuinely hand-carved. The whole process is approachable for beginners and requires only basic materials.

VanOaksProps· 15,270 views

21:57

DIY PropsIntermediate

Krampus art doll

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through the creation of a poseable Krampus art doll suitable as a dark holiday decoration. The build centers on a flexible armature skeleton that allows the finished figure to hold expressive poses, with sculpted head, hands, and feet formed from epoxy putty. The tutorial bridges Halloween prop-making sensibilities with Christmas folklore, resulting in a display piece that sits comfortably in the 'Gruss vom Krampus' tradition. Links to specific armature and putty products are provided to help crafters source materials easily.

StiltbeastStudios· 4,198 views

2:08

DIY PropsIntermediate

Vine Creature - Last Looks

This short final-look video showcases a completed vine creature prop built for a haunt environment, revealing the finished result of a multi-material construction process. The creature is assembled over a PVC pipe armature shaped with chicken wire, then fleshed out using expanding foam, epoxy putty, and latex for a convincing organic appearance. Cotton balls and plastic wrap are used as supplementary texturing and separation materials. The clip serves as a satisfying reveal of the finished monster rather than a step-by-step tutorial.

Hauntcast· 797 views