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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.

19 videos

Halloween Horror Nights 33 (Universal Orlando) HALLOWEEN EVENT VLOG 2024
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Theme Park Halloween Events

Halloween Horror Nights 33 (Universal Orlando) HALLOWEEN EVENT VLOG 2024

Haunt Former visits Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 33 for the 2024 season and documents the experience in vlog format. The video covers the event's haunted houses, scare zones, and overall atmosphere with personal opinions and discussion. It serves as both an experiential walkthrough and an informal review of HHN's latest offerings.

Haunt Former· 442 views
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Movie REVIEW: A Colorful, Black-and-White Striped Mess
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Movie REVIEW: A Colorful, Black-and-White Striped Mess

Haunt Former delivers a roughly 20-minute critical review of the 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, weighing it against the beloved 1988 original. The reviewer's skeptical title — questioning whether the film earns a third name-drop — signals a mixed-to-negative overall verdict. The video sits within the channel's broader horror and Halloween-adjacent content, appealing to fans of genre film discussion.

Haunt Former· 1,464 views
Good or Bad? | In-Depth Patch Review | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Video Game
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Good or Bad? | In-Depth Patch Review | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: Video Game

Slash 'N Cast hosts break down a recent patch for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, offering their takes on what the update gets right and where it falls short. The episode is presented in a podcast-style discussion format with the hosts sharing differing perspectives. This is a horror gaming commentary piece rather than a Halloween prop, haunt, or craft video.

Slash 'N Cast· 10,889 views
The WORST Animatronics Of All Time MADNESS BRACKET | THE WORST PROPS EVER
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Prop Reviews

The WORST Animatronics Of All Time MADNESS BRACKET | THE WORST PROPS EVER

Spooky Guy444 runs a bracket-style tournament to crown the worst animatronic Halloween prop of all time, pitting infamous and poorly received props against each other in a head-to-head competition. The video spans a wide range of retail and specialty animatronics from brands associated with the Halloween industry. Commentary is opinion-driven and entertainment-focused, making it a fun watch for collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy ranking and roasting the hobby's low points. The 31-minute runtime suggests multiple rounds of bracket matchups with detailed reactions.

Spooky Guy444· 4,746 views
I Watched “Halloween Ends” AGAIN…
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I Watched “Halloween Ends” AGAIN…

The creator revisits Halloween Ends (2022) with a second theatrical viewing, finding the experience improved when approached with adjusted expectations. The episode is framed as part of a campfire storytelling podcast format. Discussion covers the film's place in David Gordon Green's reboot trilogy, touching on characters like Corey Cunningham and Laurie Strode. The reviewer shares a more favorable take compared to an initial watch.

Haunt Former· 1,188 views
“Smile” Didn’t Make Me Smile
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“Smile” Didn’t Make Me Smile

Haunt Former delivers a podcast-style review and discussion of the 2022 horror film 'Smile,' sharing a lukewarm overall reaction to the movie. The episode is part of the creator's Campfire Storytelling Podcast series. The format leans conversational rather than structured critique, making it feel like an informal chat around a campfire.

Haunt Former· 798 views
I Watched Spirit Halloween: The Movie Early... Here's What I Thought | FIRST EVER REVIEW
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I Watched Spirit Halloween: The Movie Early... Here's What I Thought | FIRST EVER REVIEW

GMHaunts shares an early-access review of Spirit Halloween: The Movie, offering what is billed as the first public opinion piece on the film ahead of its wide release. The video covers the reviewer's overall impressions and reaction to a movie built around the iconic Halloween retail chain. It appears to blend Halloween fandom commentary with a nod to Spirit Halloween's recognizable prop characters and brand identity. Ticket purchase information for the film is also shared with viewers.

GMHaunts· 5,064 views
My Thoughts On Home Depot Halloween 2022
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Product Reviews

My Thoughts On Home Depot Halloween 2022

The host shares personal opinions and reactions to Home Depot's 2022 Halloween prop lineup, touching on offerings from major manufacturers and retailers in the seasonal decoration space. The video appears to survey notable releases and prototypes from brands active in the Halloween industry that year. It serves as a casual commentary piece for fans eager to know what hit store shelves and trade shows in 2022.

Spooky Guy444· 550 views
Top 5 FLASHBACK Fridays for Spirit Halloween 2022 | Animatronics - Spirit Halloween 2022 Predictions
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Prop Reviews

Top 5 FLASHBACK Fridays for Spirit Halloween 2022 | Animatronics - Spirit Halloween 2022 Predictions

GMHaunts counts down his top 5 predictions for which classic Spirit Halloween animatronics could return as Flashback Friday releases for the 2022 season. The video spotlights fan-favorite props — including the much-anticipated Barnyard Butcher — that the community hopes to see make a comeback. It blends nostalgia with seasonal speculation, making it a fun watch for Spirit Halloween enthusiasts eager to plan their haunt purchases.

GMHaunts· 4,012 views
RANKING Morris Costumes' 2022 Animatronics | WORST TO BEST Brand New SVI 2022 Animatronics
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Prop Reviews

RANKING Morris Costumes' 2022 Animatronics | WORST TO BEST Brand New SVI 2022 Animatronics

GMHaunts ranks the newly revealed Morris Costumes/SVI 2022 animatronic lineup from worst to best, sharing personal opinions on each release. The video offers a buyer's-eye perspective on which props are worth the excitement and which fall flat. At 17 minutes, the creator covers the full slate of new offerings, concluding the lineup was largely worth the wait.

GMHaunts· 1,988 views
BLACK CHRISTMAS is officially PG-13.... Is this Bad?
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BLACK CHRISTMAS is officially PG-13.... Is this Bad?

This video from Slash 'N Cast discusses the controversial decision to release the 2019 Black Christmas remake with a PG-13 rating, exploring whether that choice is detrimental to the film. The hosts share their reactions and opinions on what the rating means for a slasher horror property. It appears to be a commentary and discussion piece aimed at horror fans concerned about the tonal implications of a softer rating on a classic horror franchise.

Slash 'N Cast· 1,602 views
Halloween (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Halloween (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former delivers a spoken review of the 2018 Halloween film — a direct sequel to John Carpenter's 1978 original — as part of his HauntTober 2018 series. The host examines whether the long-awaited revival lives up to the legacy of the franchise and Michael Myers' enduring status as an icon of horror. The review is presented in the channel's R.I.P. Reviews format, blending Halloween enthusiasm with film commentary.

Haunt Former· 2,020 views
RANKING the “Friday the 13th” Movies (Parts 1 - 8)
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RANKING the “Friday the 13th” Movies (Parts 1 - 8)

The host celebrates Friday the 13th by ranking the first eight entries in the Friday the 13th film franchise, sharing personal opinions on each installment. The video invites viewer participation, encouraging the audience to post their own rankings in the comments. While the channel is Halloween and haunt-focused, this episode is a horror-film retrospective rather than a build, tutorial, or haunt walkthrough.

Haunt Former· 1,302 views
Hereditary (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Hereditary (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series tackles the A24 horror film Hereditary (2018), weighing in on whether the controversial release earns its place as a genre classic or falls short of the hype. The roughly nine-minute video offers the creator's personal verdict on the film's strengths and weaknesses. As a horror-enthusiast channel rooted in Halloween culture, the review is framed through a haunt-community lens rather than mainstream film criticism.

Haunt Former· 659 views
RANKING the Spirit Halloween YEARS (2008 - 2017)
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RANKING the Spirit Halloween YEARS (2008 - 2017)

A retrospective opinion video in which the creator ranks Spirit Halloween store years from 2008 through 2017, evaluating each year based on its themes, animatronics, props, and overall nostalgic appeal. The ranking reflects a longtime haunter's personal perspective on how the retailer's offerings evolved over the decade. Archival clips from a Spirit Halloween-focused YouTube channel are used to illustrate each year's lineup.

Haunt Former· 13,355 views
The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the Haunt Former channel examines The Cloverfield Paradox, the 2018 Netflix installment in the Cloverfield franchise, and weighs it against its predecessors. The host offers a moderately positive take, acknowledging the film may have been underrated or poorly received while arguing it delivers more than expected. At around six minutes, the review is a quick, opinionated overview rather than a deep analytical breakdown.

Haunt Former· 478 views
Rings (2017) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Rings (2017) | R.I.P. Reviews

This short video is part of the Haunt Former channel's 'R.I.P. Reviews' series and covers the 2017 horror film Rings, the third installment in the Ring franchise. The creator offers their take on the movie from a Halloween and haunt enthusiast's perspective. At just five minutes, it's a quick, punchy review aimed at horror fans curious whether the sequel is worth their time.

Haunt Former· 580 views
The Purge: Election Year (2016) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Other

The Purge: Election Year (2016) | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former hosts Jared and Mak share their thoughts on The Purge: Election Year, the third entry in the Purge franchise. They offer a balanced take, acknowledging the film's shortcomings as a horror movie while highlighting its creepier and more entertaining moments. The review is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series, which covers horror films with a Halloween enthusiast audience in mind.

Haunt Former· 932 views
Scream 4 (2011) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews
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Scream 4 (2011) Movie Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Hosts Jared and Mak of the R.I.P. Reviews series share their thoughts on Wes Craven's Scream 4 (2011), discussing what makes the film stand out in the slasher genre. The review is part of a recurring horror movie segment on the Haunt Former channel, which is otherwise focused on Halloween prop builds and home haunts. The hosts offer their personal take on the film's scares and originality in a short, casual format.

Haunt Former· 568 views