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.

Saber Toothed Tiger Skull Made out of EVA Foam / Foam Clay #cosplay #cosplaycostume #sabertoothtiger

This short-form video showcases the creation of a saber-toothed tiger skull prop built from EVA foam and foam clay. The creator demonstrates a clever texturing technique: applying foam clay and allowing it to partially dry before attacking the surface with a wire brush to produce natural-looking striations and organic cracks. The piece is then finished with primer and paint to sell the bone-like appearance.

SKS Props· 5,892 views

Concrete and cement aging tutorial using Monster Tutorials concrete skulls

15:38

DIY PropsBeginner

Concrete and cement aging tutorial using Monster Tutorials concrete skulls

Monster Tutorials demonstrates how to age and distress concrete surfaces, using their own cast concrete skulls as the primary demo piece. The process covers staining and faux moss techniques that simulate years of outdoor weathering. Importantly, the methods shown are transferable to any concrete or cement surface, making this a broadly useful skill for haunters and Halloween decorators alike.

Monster Tutorials· 16,891 views

www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Plastic and Heat Gun Tutorial

7:28

DIY PropsBeginner$1–$5

www.monstertutorials.com - Dollar Store Skull Corpsing with Plastic and Heat Gun Tutorial

This is the third entry in Monster Tutorials' dollar store skull corpsing series, this time using plastic sheeting and a heat gun to create a convincingly decayed, tortured-looking skull prop. The technique relies on controlled heat to shrink and distress plastic over the skull's surface, producing realistic skin-like texture on the cheap. It pairs naturally with the channel's other corpsing methods — spray foam and toilet paper/glue — for a complete budget prop-making toolkit.

Monster Tutorials· 23,498 views