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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.

We made a real DEMENTOR Animatronic! (HARRY POTTER)

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay transform a commercial Spirit Halloween 'Harvester of Souls' animatronic into a screen-accurate Harry Potter Dementor. The build involves repositioning the figure for a flying pose, sculpting the iconic Dementor's Kiss mouth using Apoxie Sculpt, and adding a tattered cheesecloth-and-chicken-wire costume. A companion child figure is reworked into a soul-drained Harry Potter, complete with scar, glasses, and robes, creating a dramatic diorama-style display piece.

Wicked Makers· 2,342,671 views

DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop

15:12

DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Living & Moving Tombstone HALLOWEEN Prop

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated tombstone prop that uses a programmable motor to move a sculpted face in multiple directions, creating the illusion of a living, aware gravestone. The build is designed for yard haunts and graveyard displays and aims for a professional-looking result from homemade construction. The video notes an important hardware update: the FrightProps motor kit now ships with a different controller, so builders will need to separately purchase the PicoVolt controller to replicate the original build.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 55,475 views

The Zombie Face Mugs of Turkey Merck Pottery

22:49

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The Zombie Face Mugs of Turkey Merck Pottery

This episode of the Haunted Attraction Network podcast/video features an interview with Kevin Merck of Turkey Merck Pottery, the artist behind a popular line of hand-sculpted zombie head mugs. The mugs are both functional and highly detailed, blending grotesque horror aesthetics with ceramic craft. Kevin discusses his creative process and the growing reputation of the series within the haunted attraction community. A giveaway for one of his newly cast mugs was also announced as part of the episode.

Haunted Attraction Network· 1,520 views

Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 1: 1/2 Of The Face

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DIY PropsIntermediate

Jeff the Killer Prop Build Day 1: 1/2 Of The Face

This video documents the first day of building a Jeff the Killer prop, focusing on constructing roughly half of the character's iconic face. The creator walks viewers through the early-stage forming process for this creepypasta-inspired haunt prop. It serves as part one of what appears to be a multi-day build series.

Haunt Former· 1,454 views