Halloween Universe

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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.

7 videos

We made a real CATNAP Animatronic!
24:37
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real CATNAP Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay build a large-scale animatronic version of Catnap, the monstrous purple cat villain from Poppy Playtime Chapter 3. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton fleshed out with XPS foam, pool noodles, and bubble wrap, then covered in purple fleece fur. Mechanically, a wiper motor drives an arching back motion, a high-torque servo turns the head side to side, and a hidden microfogger vents red-tinted smoke from the chest to replicate Catnap's signature 'Poppy Gas' breath. An Arduino and the free Bottango app tie the movements and NeoPixel glowing eyes together into a cohesive, show-ready animatronic.

Wicked Makers· 14,052,461 views
We made a real life HUGGY WUGGY Animatronic!
19:00
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real life HUGGY WUGGY Animatronic!

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build a giant Huggy Wuggy animatronic entirely from scratch, drawing inspiration from the indie horror game Poppy Playtime. The build uses a PVC pipe skeleton for structure, a windshield wiper motor to drive movement, and a hot-wire-carved styrofoam head covered in fluffy blue fur. The team documents the engineering challenges of balancing and tuning the motion, offering a detailed look at a full scratch-built character animatronic. The finished prop delivers a convincing, oversized jumpscare-ready version of the iconic blue monster.

Wicked Makers· 6,100,991 views
DIY Skull Tutorial - Make this Halloween Skull from a cheap foam wig head!!
13:43
DIY PropsBeginner$5–$15

DIY Skull Tutorial - Make this Halloween Skull from a cheap foam wig head!!

This tutorial walks viewers through converting an inexpensive foam wig head into a Halloween skull prop using a hot wire cutting knife. With just a few strategic cuts, the plain foam form takes on a convincing skull shape ready for painting, corpsing, or decorating. The creator notes the finished skull pairs well with pool noodle skeleton builds, making it a natural companion project for budget-minded haunters.

Monster Tutorials· 12,882 views
Making Fake Logs From Foam DIY
8:52
DIY PropsBeginnerlow (uses scrap foam; paints and basic hand tools)

Making Fake Logs From Foam DIY

VanOaksProps walks through the process of sculpting realistic-looking fake logs from scrap foam pieces — an ideal technique for filling a haunted house or staged fireplace. The build uses accessible hand tools like a rasp, drywall saw, and wire brush to shape and texture the foam before finishing with paint. A hard coating step is highlighted as the key to making the props durable enough for repeated seasonal use.

VanOaksProps· 44,274 views
DIY HALLOWEEN COFFIN - Halloween coffin made from FOAM, but looks like real WOOD!!
25:39
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY HALLOWEEN COFFIN - Halloween coffin made from FOAM, but looks like real WOOD!!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building a full-sized Halloween coffin constructed entirely from insulation foam. Despite being made of lightweight foam, the finished prop achieves a convincingly realistic wood appearance through careful cutting and finishing techniques. The build makes use of hot wire foam cutting tools to shape the coffin, followed by texturing and painting to sell the wood-grain illusion.

Monster Tutorials· 86,502 views
Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!
10:27
Product Reviews

Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Saw Unboxing and Setup - Using this for the next tutorial!

Monster Tutorials unboxes and sets up the Hot Wire Foam Factory Foam Bow Saw, walking viewers through the initial assembly and configuration of the tool. The video serves as a preview of upcoming Halloween prop builds, specifically a coffin and a funeral hearse. It gives prop makers a first look at the saw's components before it's put to work in future tutorials.

Monster Tutorials· 5,303 views
DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard
27:40
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks builders through creating animated, motor-driven foam tombstones for a Halloween graveyard display. The project combines hot wire foam carving with electric motors and hinges to bring the gravestones to life with physical movement. The build is approachable for intermediate DIYers and is designed to make a strong visual impact in a yard haunt or cemetery scene. A Nightmare Before Christmas aesthetic influence is noted among the inspirations.

Monster Tutorials· 247,141 views