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.

91 videos

We made a flying CAINE Animatronic! (Amazing Digital Circus)
39:54
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a flying CAINE Animatronic! (Amazing Digital Circus)

Wicked Makers creators Jay and Jaimie tackle an ambitious fan-build project: a fully functional animatronic version of Caine, the host character from the animated series The Amazing Digital Circus. The build incorporates a flying effect, bringing the floating, top-hat-wearing AI character to life in three dimensions. The project leverages resin 3D printing and collaboration with several prop-making specialists. At 40 minutes, the video offers an in-depth look at the full fabrication process from concept to finished animatronic.

Wicked Makers· 507,655 views
2026 Preview HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Animated Props
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DIY Animatronics

2026 Preview HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Animated Props

This short preview video teases an upcoming 2026 series of step-by-step Halloween DIY prop-building episodes from the Halloween DIY & How-To channel. The creator highlights a wide variety of animated and eerie props that viewers can build themselves, ranging from zombie arms and floating candles to animated tombstones and levitating teapots. Both handmade and store-bought items will be featured, with guidance on transforming them into unique animated Halloween props. New episodes are slated to begin releasing in July 2026.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 2,897 views
Can I build the Blaster from Predator Badlands? #predator #propmaking #3dprinting
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DIY Props

Can I build the Blaster from Predator Badlands? #predator #propmaking #3dprinting

This short-form teaser follows a creator's attempt to build the blaster weapon from Predator Badlands as a DIY prop replica. The clip serves as a preview, directing viewers to a full-length video for the complete step-by-step build process. The project appears to involve 3D printing as a core construction method.

Creative Geekery· 2,164 views
Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel Build #projecthailmary #propbuild #scifibuild
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Project Hail Mary Cockpit Control Panel Build #projecthailmary #propbuild #scifibuild

A maker takes on the challenge of recreating the iconic cockpit control panel from the Project Hail Mary spacecraft. The build draws inspiration from the film's set design and likely incorporates 3D-printed components to achieve an accurate replica. The video documents the construction process from concept through finished panel.

Creative Geekery· 319,345 views
Rotating Zombie Lantern
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DIY Animatronics

Rotating Zombie Lantern

This video from Poison Props showcases a rotating zombie lantern, a motorized Halloween prop that combines undead theming with an animated lantern element. The prop features continuous or programmed rotation to create an unsettling, eye-catching display suitable for yard haunts or home haunt setups. Poison Props is known for high-quality haunt builds, and this piece appears to demonstrate their signature craftsmanship in animatronic prop design.

POISON PROPS· 1,936 views
Fallout NCR Ranger Helmet WIP #fallout #falloutcosplay #cosplaycostume
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Costume TutorialsIntermediate

Fallout NCR Ranger Helmet WIP #fallout #falloutcosplay #cosplaycostume

SKS Props documents a work-in-progress build of a Fallout NCR Ranger helmet, 3D printed in grey PLA on a Bambu H2S using a file sourced from Galactic Armory. The helmet is part of a broader Fallout cosplay project that also includes EVA foam combat armor pieces. The channel offers free PDF chest armor templates on their website for viewers who want to build along.

SKS Props· 39,469 views
OAK CREST CEMETERY: DAN PITZONKA INTERVIEW Now Slaying on All Podcast Platforms! #homehaunt
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Home Haunts

OAK CREST CEMETERY: DAN PITZONKA INTERVIEW Now Slaying on All Podcast Platforms! #homehaunt

Hauntcast sits down with Dan Pitzonka of Oak Crest Cemetery for an in-depth interview about his home haunt. The conversation dives into his approach to yard haunting, prop building, and the creative vision behind his cemetery-themed display. The episode is available across all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

Hauntcast· 331 views
Medieval Animatronics Dark Castle Secrets Revealed! #castlewalls #setdesign #hauntedhouse #diy
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DIY Animatronics

Medieval Animatronics Dark Castle Secrets Revealed! #castlewalls #setdesign #hauntedhouse #diy

StiltbeastStudios pulls back the curtain on medieval-themed animatronics and castle set pieces built for a haunted attraction environment. The video explores the behind-the-scenes craft that goes into creating immersive dark castle aesthetics. It showcases the studio's signature approach to combining detailed set design with character-driven animatronic builds.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,024 views
DISTURB DESIGNS: JD CORMANY INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE
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Other

DISTURB DESIGNS: JD CORMANY INTERVIEW - BONE PHONE

Hauntcast sits down with JD Cormany of Disturb Designs for a wide-ranging conversation covering his approach to prop design, production workflow, and running a haunt-focused creative business. The discussion explores the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship within the haunting community. Listeners get an inside look at the philosophy and process behind the Disturb Designs brand.

Hauntcast· 31 views
Part 19 DIY Graveyard Bust Elvis Bust Trauma Why THIS Sculpture Reminds Me of My Sister #sculpture
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DIY Props

Part 19 DIY Graveyard Bust Elvis Bust Trauma Why THIS Sculpture Reminds Me of My Sister #sculpture

This short-form episode is part of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing DIY graveyard bust series, documenting the sculpting process of a horror-themed bust prop. The creator draws personal inspiration while crafting a trauma-detailed sculpture intended for haunted attraction or graveyard display. As part of a longer series, this clip offers a brief but evocative glimpse into the artistic and emotional side of prop-making.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,789 views
Part 15 DIY Graveyard Bust Horror Party Prep & Convention Meetup! Texas Frightmare Weekend!
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DIY Props

Part 15 DIY Graveyard Bust Horror Party Prep & Convention Meetup! Texas Frightmare Weekend!

This short update video from Stiltbeast Studios follows progress on a DIY graveyard bust prop as part of an ongoing multi-part build series. The clip also touches on horror party preparation and a meetup at Texas Frightmare Weekend convention. It serves as a quick check-in for fans following along with the channel's prop-making journey.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,076 views
Light Up Hallowee wth DIY Decorative Lamp Post
16:08
DIY PropsIntermediate

Light Up Hallowee wth DIY Decorative Lamp Post

StiltbeastStudios walks viewers through constructing a decorative Halloween lamp post prop that lights up, adding atmospheric street-scene flair to haunts or yard displays. Allen Hopps guides the build process in this roughly 16-minute tutorial aimed at Halloween enthusiasts looking to elevate their seasonal setups. The finished piece functions as both a structural scenic element and a practical light source within a haunted environment.

StiltbeastStudios· 15,426 views
Part 7 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Foam Secrets Stick It or Sculpt It! DIY Tip
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 7 DIY Graveyard Bust DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Foam Secrets Stick It or Sculpt It! DIY Tip

Part 7 of StiltbeastStudios' ongoing graveyard bust build series, this episode zeroes in on spray foam techniques and the creative decision between adhering existing elements versus sculpting new ones from scratch. Allen Hopps shares practical prop-making insights aimed at achieving professional haunted-attraction results on a DIY budget. The episode continues a multi-part construction journey, making it best appreciated alongside earlier installments in the series.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,005 views
A Day Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited
8:08
Professional Haunted Attractions

A Day Making Monsters at Distortions Unlimited

This behind-the-scenes tour of Distortions Unlimited's production facility showcases the full lifecycle of professional Halloween props and animatronics — from pouring and pulling foam to painting and programming finished pieces. The video highlights a seasoned crew with over four decades of monster-making experience, all based in the USA. Featured creations include the Electric Zombie, Xenovore, Cyclops Head, Ancient Wizard, and Zombie Breakout animated props. It offers a rare, authentic look at what it takes to manufacture commercial-grade Halloween products at scale.

DistortionsUnlimited· 36,090 views
Part 2 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Water, Wait 10 Mins! Workshop Secret REVEALED! #sculpture #Loctite
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DIY PropsIntermediate

Part 2 DIY Graveyard Bust Spray Water, Wait 10 Mins! Workshop Secret REVEALED! #sculpture #Loctite

StiltbeastStudios shares a quick workshop tip in this short-form video focused on building a DIY graveyard bust prop. The clip teases a specific spray-water technique and its timed waiting process as a key step in the sculpting workflow. It appears to be the second part of an ongoing series covering this cemetery-themed prop build.

StiltbeastStudios· 14,380 views
THE MAN-TIS DIY HALLOWEEN YARD HAUNT PROP #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt
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Yard Haunts

THE MAN-TIS DIY HALLOWEEN YARD HAUNT PROP #halloween #homehaunt #yardhaunt

This Hauntcast video focuses on building a DIY Man-Tis prop for a Halloween yard haunt. The project appears to center on constructing a large mantis-inspired creature suitable for outdoor Halloween displays. Hauntcast is a podcast and video channel dedicated to haunting, prop building, and Halloween content for home and yard haunters.

Hauntcast· 189 views
❗️New Light pole for our courtyard❗️👻#halloween #howto #transworld #diy #makeup #spooky🎃
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DIY Props

❗️New Light pole for our courtyard❗️👻#halloween #howto #transworld #diy #makeup #spooky🎃

This short-form video from Horror 365 showcases a new light pole prop being added to an outdoor courtyard Halloween display. The clip appears to be a quick reveal or progress update on a seasonal haunt setup. With no narration or build details available, the focus seems to be on the visual impact of the finished or in-progress piece.

Horror 365· 3,679 views
Best Well Prop Tutorial How-To | Ring Movie Style | Home Haunt Yard Haunt Halloween Prop
5:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Best Well Prop Tutorial How-To | Ring Movie Style | Home Haunt Yard Haunt Halloween Prop

This tutorial walks viewers through building a Ring-movie-inspired well prop suitable for yard haunts and home haunts. The build recreates the iconic horror imagery from the film to create an atmospheric focal point for outdoor Halloween displays. At just six minutes, the video offers a compact, focused guide aimed at getting haunters a striking centerpiece without excessive complexity.

Hauntcast· 1,729 views
BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM: SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
42:53
Professional Haunted Attractions

BATES MOTEL & PENNHURST ASYLUM: SHAWN SIEGER INTERVIEW - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with makeup and special effects artist Shawn Sieger for an in-depth conversation about his career in the haunted attraction industry. Sieger shares insights from his work at high-profile venues including Bates Motel and Pennhurst Asylum, touching on makeup effects, airbrush painting, and prop building. The interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to work at a professional level in the haunt world.

Hauntcast· 51 views
Cthulhu Spawn Halloween Prop Tutorial How To #Halloween #yardhaunt #homehaunt #lovecraft #cthulhu
8:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

Cthulhu Spawn Halloween Prop Tutorial How To #Halloween #yardhaunt #homehaunt #lovecraft #cthulhu

This tutorial walks through the creation of a Cthulhu Spawn prop built for the Village Mire 2024 yard haunt display. The video covers the prop construction process from a Lovecraftian horror theme, resulting in a creature suitable for outdoor haunt environments. It is a re-upload with corrected audio from the original posting.

Hauntcast· 588 views
SCARE HOLLOW HAUNT: TROY CRIVELLONE INTERVIEW PART 2 - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS
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Home Haunts

SCARE HOLLOW HAUNT: TROY CRIVELLONE INTERVIEW PART 2 - INTERVIEWS WITH HAUNTING GURUS

Hauntcast host Baker sits down with Troy Crivellone for an in-depth interview about his acclaimed Scare Hollow home haunt based in Texas. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including haunt photography, prop building, and lighting strategies. As part of the Haunting Gurus interview series, the episode offers an insider look at the creative process and passion behind a high-caliber home haunt operation.

Hauntcast· 80 views
TreeMendous Creature Halloween Yard Haunt Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecor
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Yard Haunts

TreeMendous Creature Halloween Yard Haunt Prop #yardhaunt #homehaunt #halloweendecor

This short-form video showcases a handmade creature prop dubbed the 'TreeMendous Creature,' built for a 2024 yard haunt called The Village Mire. The clip offers a quick look at the finished prop in a real outdoor haunt setting. While build details are minimal, it serves as inspiration for haunters interested in large-scale creature or tree-monster designs.

Hauntcast· 106 views
How to Make a Ghostbusters Home Haunt
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Home Haunts

How to Make a Ghostbusters Home Haunt

Creative Geekery's Matt Daniels offers a behind-the-scenes lights-on walkthrough of a Ghostbusters-themed home haunted house. The tour highlights custom props, themed sets, and surprise scare elements built around the iconic franchise. Along the way, the creator shares practical tips to help viewers design and build their own pop-culture-inspired home haunt.

Creative Geekery· 4,340 views
LIVE! Building a Halloween Haunt - and other topics!
1:08:56
Home Haunts

LIVE! Building a Halloween Haunt - and other topics!

A live workshop stream where the creator chats through the process of building a home haunt for Halloween, covering the planning and construction side of creating your own spooky experience. The casual, conversational format invites viewers into the maker's space for a wide-ranging discussion on all things Halloween season. Ghostbusters theming appears to be among the topics or inspirations touched on during the session.

Creative Geekery· 148 views