The Screening Room

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.

Refining The Grouch Sculpt

Stiltbeast Studios walks through an extended sculpting session focused on refining a character called The Grouch, pushing surface detail and form toward a finished mask-ready state. At over three hours, the video offers an in-depth look at the iterative refinement process professional mask sculptors use to tighten anatomy, texture, and expression. The content is consistent with Stiltbeast's reputation for high-caliber creature work aimed at haunted attraction and Halloween mask applications.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,024 views

2:02:06

DIY PropsAdvanced

Sculpt Refinement

StiltbeastStudios, led by industry veteran Allen Hopps, presents an in-depth sculpt refinement session focused on elevating a Halloween prop or creature piece to professional haunted-attraction quality. At just over two hours, the video dedicates substantial time to the nuanced process of cleaning up and detailing a sculpt. Viewers can expect close attention to surface work, form correction, and the kind of finishing touches that separate amateur builds from professional haunt-ready pieces.

StiltbeastStudios· 1,378 views

6:24

DIY PropsIntermediate

Oil clay quickie

This short video from Stiltbeast Studios offers a focused look at detailing a sculpt using Monster Clay, a popular oil-based clay known for its low softening and melting temperature. The clip serves as a quick practical demonstration of clay detailing techniques rather than a full step-by-step tutorial. Monster Clay is noted as being available through specialist suppliers catering to prop and mask makers.

StiltbeastStudios· 8,510 views