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.

You Won’t Believe What’s Inside This Dalek…

Filmed at MegaCon Orlando 2025, this short documentary-style interview takes viewers inside an impressively engineered Doctor Who Dalek cosplay prop. The build reportedly incorporates around 14 separate electronic systems—including a motorized dome, LED effects, a fog gun, custom audio, and a backup camera—all coordinated through Arduino-based controls operated via a repurposed jet fighter flight stick. The video is a prop tour and creator interview rather than a step-by-step build tutorial, offering an awe-inspiring look at what dedicated fan builders can achieve.

Creative Geekery· 2,024 views

We made a real DEMENTOR Animatronic! (HARRY POTTER)

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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

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

Dragon Legends Wall Hanging Display UNBOXING & SETUP | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Art

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Prop Reviews

Dragon Legends Wall Hanging Display UNBOXING & SETUP | Distortions Unlimited Dragon Art

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and sets up the Dragon Legends wall-hanging display, a new 2021 release sculpted by Tom Cassidy. The piece is a large decorative dragon head that emits simulated smoke and fire effects using a bundled fog machine and LED lighting. It is available in six color options and is positioned as bold statement decor for fantasy, DnD, and Halloween enthusiasts. The video gives viewers a real-world look at the product's scale, detail, and out-of-box setup process.

DistortionsUnlimited· 48,630 views