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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.

9 videos

Fortune Teller
0:23
DIY Animatronics

Fortune Teller

This video from Poison Props showcases a fortune teller-themed animatronic or prop build, featuring a mystic character likely set around a crystal ball or divination tableau. Poison Props is known for high-quality haunt-grade animatronic figures, and this piece fits their signature style of detailed, atmospheric character props. The presentation highlights the finished prop's appearance and movement, giving haunters a look at what a professional-level fortune teller character can bring to a haunt environment.

POISON PROPS· 2,106 views
Hayride LIGHTING, Hanging the MERMAID, & Building a Mini, Creepy BILLBOARD
15:56
Home Haunts

Hayride LIGHTING, Hanging the MERMAID, & Building a Mini, Creepy BILLBOARD

This build vlog from Haunt Former documents a progress session on the 'Port Chum' haunted hayride attraction, focusing on three key tasks: installing lighting across the port-themed set, hanging a mermaid display prop from its dedicated post, and constructing a small creepy billboard styled as 'Churn Canning Co.' signage. The video is part of an ongoing series chronicling the full creation of the Port Chum haunt environment. Viewers get an in-progress look at how themed signage and atmospheric lighting come together to sell a cohesive nautical horror setting.

Haunt Former· 1,733 views
Making FISHING CRATE & CHUM BUCKET Halloween/Haunt PROPS
4:55
DIY PropsBeginner

Making FISHING CRATE & CHUM BUCKET Halloween/Haunt PROPS

Haunt Former documents the creation of two nautical-themed props — fishing crates and chum buckets — destined to populate the harbor-side environment of the Port Chum Haunted Hayride. The short vlog-style episode offers a quick look at the build and painting process for these atmospheric scatter pieces. Both props are designed to reinforce the seaside horror setting across multiple locations within the haunt. This is part of an ongoing series chronicling the full development of the Port Chum event.

Haunt Former· 1,379 views
The Upside Down Is Bugging Me
2:30:35
DIY Props

The Upside Down Is Bugging Me

Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios takes viewers through a prop or creature build inspired by the Upside Down aesthetic from Stranger Things, incorporating insect or bug-like monster elements. The lengthy runtime suggests a detailed, in-depth build session covering design and fabrication techniques suited for haunted attraction use. Stiltbeast Studios is known for professional-grade haunt prop construction, so expect polished instruction geared toward serious builders. The Stranger Things-inspired theme makes this relevant for both home haunters and professional attraction designers looking to tap into that popular IP aesthetic.

StiltbeastStudios· 3,200 views
PIRATES ELEMENTS - SKULL & X BONES FLAG
0:47
Projection Effects

PIRATES ELEMENTS - SKULL & X BONES FLAG

This short video showcases a pirate-themed digital asset featuring a skull and crossbones flag, available as a digital download from FrightProps via Hi-Rez Designs. It serves as a preview clip for a projection or display element intended to enhance pirate-themed Halloween sets and haunted environments. The asset is designed for use in home haunts, professional attractions, or themed displays seeking high-quality visual atmosphere.

FrightProps· 567 views
DIY Animated MAGIC SPELL BOOK Halloween How-To Prop
8:31
DIY PropsIntermediate

DIY Animated MAGIC SPELL BOOK Halloween How-To Prop

This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building an animated, motorized magic spell book prop ideal for a Hocus Pocus or Harry Potter-themed Halloween display. The prop combines motor-driven movement with special optical lighting effects to create a convincingly enchanted look. It suits both home decorators and dedicated yard haunters seeking a professional-quality result. The channel references a FrightProps fixed-speed deer motor as the animation mechanism.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 17,182 views
Constructing a Giant Glowing Alien “Test Tube” Rack | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 4
6:14
DIY PropsIntermediate

Constructing a Giant Glowing Alien “Test Tube” Rack | The End Haunted House Build 2018 | Part 4

Part 4 of Haunt Former's 2018 'The End' haunted house build series focuses on constructing oversized glowing test tube rack props to reinforce an alien invasion theme. The tubes are filled with a sludge-like material and lit to create an eerie, otherworldly laboratory atmosphere. The build is designed to add immersive, large-scale environmental detail to the haunt's sci-fi horror setting.

Haunt Former· 2,721 views
HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 14 | Painting the Haunted House Walls
3:40
Home Haunts

HORROR Haunted House 2016 Build Day 14 | Painting the Haunted House Walls

Day 14 of Haunt Former's 2016 HORROR haunted house build focuses on painting the haunt's walls and tarps to bring the themed environment to life. The build is set within the fictional Thurston Theater, a 1920s cinema with a dark backstory involving a fatal fire and lingering supernatural rumors. This episode is part of an ongoing build diary series documenting the haunt's construction from the ground up. The short runtime offers a focused look at the surface finishing stage of the set design process.

Haunt Former· 1,375 views
The Creepy CarnEVIL Haunt Build 2
5:05
Home Haunts

The Creepy CarnEVIL Haunt Build 2

A behind-the-scenes look at a home haunt built around a creepy carnival theme, showcasing circus props and oversized face pieces. The video offers a brief visual tour of the creator's CarnEVIL-inspired build from 2013. It serves as an inspiration piece for haunters interested in dark carnival aesthetics and large-scale prop work.

Haunt Former· 1,142 views