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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.

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The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

The OTHER MOTHER Animatronic from Coraline! #shorts

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay transform Spirit Halloween's Darling Dolly animatronic into the Other Mother (the Beldam) from the film Coraline. The makeover involves resculpting the head with Apoxie Sculpt, rebuilding the arms in foam clay, crafting a new costume from fabric and EVA foam, and finishing with button eyes, oversized needle fingers, a new wig, and strategic paintwork. This short-form video showcases the completed result of a more detailed full-length build. The finished prop captures the skeletal, spider-like silhouette of the Coraline villain convincingly.

Wicked Makers· 2,236,800 views
We made a real LAST OF US Animatronic! 😱 #shorts
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a real LAST OF US Animatronic! 😱 #shorts

Wicked Makers transform a Spirit Halloween Night Crawler animatronic into a screen-accurate Clicker from The Last of Us. The fungal head bloom is built up using craft foam and foam clay, while the costume is sourced and upcycled from a thrift store. This short is a teaser for a full-length tutorial on their channel, showcasing the finished result in action.

Wicked Makers· 1,142,332 views
We made a KRAMPUS Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

We made a KRAMPUS Animatronic!

Wicked Makers duo Jay and Jaimie transform an off-the-shelf Wizard animatronic into a fully realized Krampus character in this 20-minute build video. The project focuses on reskinning and redesigning an existing animated prop rather than building from scratch, making it a creative and approachable conversion build. The result is a menacing Krampus decoration suitable for dark Christmas or holiday haunt displays.

Wicked Makers· 968,472 views
12ft Demogorgon from Stranger Things! Halloween Hunting 2022
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Yard Haunts

12ft Demogorgon from Stranger Things! Halloween Hunting 2022

A brief Halloween hunting clip showcasing an impressive neighborhood yard display featuring a 12-foot Demogorgon from Stranger Things, spotted while driving around San Antonio, Texas in 2022. The creator suspects the piece is a creative makeover of Home Depot's large Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton prop, transformed into the iconic flower-faced monster. The result is described as top-notch work by whoever built it.

SpookYouLaterz· 1,305 views
Scarecrow Tutorial - JackOLantern Makeover and Upgrade
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DIY PropsBeginner

Scarecrow Tutorial - JackOLantern Makeover and Upgrade

This tutorial walks through refreshing and upgrading a scarecrow prop by giving its jack-o-lantern head a makeover and swapping in a flame LED bulb for a convincing flickering fire effect. The upgrade is straightforward and accessible, requiring minimal materials. The result is a more dramatic, atmospheric Halloween display piece suitable for home haunts or yard decorations.

Monster Tutorials· 73,772 views
Gourdie
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DIY Props

Gourdie

This short Hauntcast clip showcases a makeover of a character or creature prop known as 'Gourdie,' refreshed for the 2012 haunt season. The video likely highlights visual changes or enhancements made to bring the prop up to date for a village or mire-themed display. At just one minute, it offers a quick before-and-after style look at the updated piece.

Hauntcast· 2,038 views