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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.

6 videos

Adding Leaves to your Haunt (it’s not what you think)
7:13
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Adding Leaves to your Haunt (it’s not what you think)

VanOaksProps presents a clever, budget-friendly workaround for haunters in regions where natural fall foliage is scarce: handmade, reusable leaf mats. The technique layers artificial fall leaves onto a tulle mesh base using hot glue and spray adhesive, creating flexible panels that add realistic autumn color and texture to any haunt environment. The finished mats can be deployed across ground, walls, or props and stored for use season after season.

VanOaksProps· 7,760 views
We made our cat a Halloween PUMPKIN House!
16:33
DIY PropsIntermediate

We made our cat a Halloween PUMPKIN House!

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay build an oversized jack-o-lantern cat house and scratching post for their Sphynx cat, Oberon, kicking off their 2021 Halloween season in style. The structure is formed using a balloon armature wrapped in wire, layered with paper mache, and finished with resin, spray paint, and sisal rope. The build doubles as a functional pet piece and a bold Halloween decoration. The creators note the jack-o-lantern shell alone could be repurposed as a standalone Halloween prop without the cat-specific elements.

Wicked Makers· 655,894 views
Easy Latex Horns - DIY FX Makeup Horns Tutorial
30:03
Makeup TutorialsBeginner$20–$50

Easy Latex Horns - DIY FX Makeup Horns Tutorial

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building wearable latex horns suitable for devil or unicorn looks using readily available crafting materials. The process covers sculpting a horn form in clay, creating a plaster mold, and casting with liquid latex. Alcohol inks are used to achieve realistic coloring and depth on the finished horns. At 30 minutes, the video is accessible enough for beginners while producing professional-looking results.

Monster Tutorials· 14,694 views
HOW-TO: Creepy Vines DIY
7:37
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (common/inexpensive materials)

HOW-TO: Creepy Vines DIY

VanOaksProps walks through a beginner-friendly method for building realistic creepy vines using backer rod foam, shop towels, and common craft supplies. The technique is flexible enough to suit jungle dioramas, pumpkin patches, haunted house sets, or escape room builds. Painting steps using spray paint and acrylic layering give the finished vines an organic, weathered look. The whole build relies on affordable, widely available materials making it accessible for most budgets.

VanOaksProps· 57,854 views
Halloween Pumpkin Bucket Transformation - Monster Tutorials Style
15:33
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $10

Halloween Pumpkin Bucket Transformation - Monster Tutorials Style

This Monster Tutorials project shows how to transform a standard cheap plastic pumpkin bucket into a creepy corpsed Halloween prop using readily available materials. The build centers on corpsing techniques along with hot-glue-crafted teeth and follow-me eyes to give the pumpkin an eerie, living quality. It's a budget-friendly, beginner-accessible project that can elevate a simple seasonal item into an impressive display or yard piece.

Monster Tutorials· 46,197 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 9 | Custom Light-Up Mummy Corpse Head
3:00
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $15

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 9 | Custom Light-Up Mummy Corpse Head

This short build episode from the HORROR 2016 haunted house series shows how to create a glowing mummy or zombie severed head using inexpensive craft-store supplies. The creator wraps a styrofoam head in bloody gauze, adds pre-owned decorative eyes, and inserts a small candle-style light before finishing with black spray paint for a grungy, aged look. The result is a spooky, atmospheric prop that fits the series' fictional Thurston Theater haunt theme. At under three minutes, it's a quick, accessible project even for first-time builders.

Haunt Former· 1,538 views