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.

12 videos

monster Camp 25! last looks!
3:36
Makeup Tutorials

monster Camp 25! last looks!

StiltbeastStudios wraps up Monster Camp 25 with a 'last looks' showcase of finished monster characters and creature makeups ahead of haunted attraction season. The short video offers a final reveal of the completed builds and looks assembled during the camp event. It provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the professional-level creature and character work that goes into staffing a haunted attraction.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,374 views
Shade a mask with us! #CFXMasks
0:24
Makeup Tutorials

Shade a mask with us! #CFXMasks

This short-form video from CFX Masks focuses on the process of shading one of their signature wearable masks. The content appears to be a creative showcase or quick tutorial demonstrating how shading techniques enhance depth and realism on a mask. CFX Masks is a well-known brand in the Halloween and costume industry recognized for high-quality silicone wearable masks.

CFX MASKS· 875 views
Mask Making- Finishing JACK
1:38:20
DIY PropsAdvanced

Mask Making- Finishing JACK

StiltbeastStudios walks through the finishing stages of a Halloween mask character named Jack in this nearly two-hour deep-dive tutorial. Allen Hopps guides viewers through the detail work and finishing processes that bring a haunted-attraction-quality mask to completion. The video is aimed at serious mask makers looking to elevate their craft to a professional haunted-house standard.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,428 views
Bear Mask Fininsh And Post Halloween Recap
1:08:57
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Bear Mask Fininsh And Post Halloween Recap

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks through the finishing stages of a bear mask build, bringing a creature character to completion. The video also includes a post-Halloween recap, likely reflecting on the season's projects, performances, or haunt experiences. At nearly 70 minutes, it offers an in-depth look at both the craft and the creative journey behind it. This is a signature StiltbeastStudios blend of practical prop-making and behind-the-scenes haunt culture.

StiltbeastStudios· 2,191 views
Pelloquin Finish!
1:51:30
DIY PropsAdvanced

Pelloquin Finish!

StiltbeastStudios creator Allen Hopps walks through the finishing process for a Pelloquin-inspired creature mask or prop, likely drawn from the classic horror film Nightbreed. The video is an extended, in-depth session covering the final detailing and finishing stages of the build. Given the channel's known focus on professional-grade haunt and creature work, the techniques demonstrated are geared toward high-quality results suitable for haunted attraction use.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,442 views
Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew
11:07
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Distortion's Crew Feature: "Mando" Molding & Pouring | Get to Know Our Crew

This crew profile video spotlights "Super Mando," a long-tenured Distortions Unlimited team member who has spent nearly two decades mastering mold making, latex pouring, seaming, and finishing work. The video blends a personal human-interest story — Mando's journey from Mexico to working in the U.S. Halloween industry — with a glimpse into the professional prop and mask manufacturing process at one of Halloween's most recognized studios. Distortions Unlimited is known for high-quality animatronics, masks, and props used by haunters, theme parks, and home haunters alike. The series aims to put faces to the craftsmanship behind the brand.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,105 views
Sculpting Finnish Up!
3:11:09
DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpting Finnish Up!

StiltbeastStudios presents an in-depth sculpting session led by Allen Hopps, focused on taking a mask or creature sculpture through to a finished state. At over three hours long, the video offers an extended look at the sculpting process used in professional haunted attraction prop and mask creation. Viewers follow along as detailed surface work and character refinement bring the piece to completion.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,134 views
How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial
1:47:11
DIY PropsAdvanced

How to Make Your Own Zombie MASK | Monster Lab Mash Up Tutorial

Industry veteran Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited leads this comprehensive tutorial on creating a form-fitting, moveable latex zombie face mask from start to finish. Drawing from multiple Monster Lab sessions, the video walks through every major stage of professional mask production: clay sculpting, mold making, latex casting, airbrushing, finishing, and hairing. With over 40 years in the Halloween manufacturing industry, Edmunds brings professional-grade techniques to a DIY-accessible format. The result is a wearable, flexible zombie mask built using the same foundational methods used in commercial prop production.

DistortionsUnlimited· 134,468 views
two part mask mold- live full process
2:54:46
Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

two part mask mold- live full process

Stiltbeast Studios walks viewers through the complete two-part mask mold process in an extended, nearly three-hour live session. The video covers every stage from setup to pull, giving aspiring mask makers and haunt prop builders a thorough look at professional-level mold fabrication techniques. Allen Hopps, known for his work in haunted attraction design, leads the demonstration with the depth and candor typical of a live-format build. This is an unedited, real-time walkthrough rather than a condensed tutorial, making it especially valuable for those who want to see the full workflow without cuts.

StiltbeastStudios· 9,701 views
mask finish #1
1:34:36
Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

mask finish #1

StiltBeast Studios' Allen Hopps walks through the first stage of finishing a Halloween mask in this in-depth session. The video covers the hands-on techniques used to take a mask from a raw state toward a polished, haunt-ready piece. With a runtime of nearly an hour and a half, expect substantial detail on surface work and finishing craft.

StiltbeastStudios· 798 views
How to Paint and Gloss Halloween Prop EYES | Monster Lab
10:40
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Paint and Gloss Halloween Prop EYES | Monster Lab

In this episode of the Monster Lab instructional series, Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds walks through his professional technique for painting and glossing eyes on Halloween props and masks. The tutorial reflects the industry-level craftsmanship that Distortions Unlimited is known for from their work in animatronics, props, and masks. It is part of an ongoing how-to series aimed at bringing professional haunt fabrication methods to a wider audience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 33,999 views
How to Paint a Halloween Mask Using Brush Painting Technique | Monster Lab
33:14
DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Paint a Halloween Mask Using Brush Painting Technique | Monster Lab

In this episode of Distortions Unlimited's Monster Lab series, Ed Edmunds demonstrates how to paint a Halloween mask using only a brush. It serves as an alternative to a prior airbrush-focused episode, making the technique accessible to those without spray equipment. The walkthrough covers hand-painting methods for achieving a finished monster mask look.

DistortionsUnlimited· 145,632 views