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.

Fake Frosted Windows for Christmas with Salt! | DIY Holiday

VanOaksProps demonstrates a quick, budget-friendly technique for creating realistic-looking frosted or icy windows using just epsom salt and hot water. The method is spray-applied directly to glass and suits both spooky Christmas and Halloween set dressing. At only four minutes long, the tutorial is highly accessible for decorators at any skill level. It works equally well for haunted holiday displays or winter-themed haunted house scenes.

VanOaksProps· 59,016 views

3:28

Fog & Chiller EffectsBeginner

How can I use scents? | Froggy's DIY

This short tutorial from Froggy's Fog walks through practical ways to incorporate scent products into haunted attractions or events for added sensory impact. Both scent cups and spray formats are covered, giving creators flexible options depending on their setup. Adding olfactory elements is presented as an accessible way to deepen immersion for guests.

Froggy's Fog· 9,516 views

How to Mix Base Paint for Latex Masks | Monster Lab

4:54

DIY PropsIntermediate

How to Mix Base Paint for Latex Masks | Monster Lab

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited walks through how to mix the base paint used for finishing latex masks and haunt props in this first Monster Lab segment. He explains the prep step before color and detail work, noting the mixed paint can be laid down with either a quart sprayer or an airbrush. It's a short, foundational tutorial aimed at painting masks and props consistently.

DistortionsUnlimited· 38,485 views

6:01

Makeup TutorialsBeginner

The Ultimate Blood Kit - Horror Makeup

This short video from FrightProps showcases the Ultimate Blood theatrical blood kit, a customizable special-effects blood product suited for horror makeup, moulage, and simulation work. Users can adjust both the viscosity and color on the fly using included additives, ranging from a thick gel to a spray-thin consistency. The formula is skin-safe for external application, dries to a flexible wet-look finish without cracking or color shift, and washes out of most fabrics and surfaces.

FrightProps· 1,092 views