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.

I Visited a Real Cemetery to Build Better Halloween Tombstones

VanOaksProps takes a research field trip to Charlotte's historic Elmwood & Pinewood Cemetery to study real tombstones, monuments, and statues as direct inspiration for Halloween yard haunt builds. The creator analyzes architectural details, weathering patterns, moss and lichen growth, and stone textures, then explains how each element could be recreated using accessible, budget-friendly prop-making methods. The video serves as both a design inspiration tour and a practical breakdown of techniques including XPS foam carving, Monster Mud, and fabric draping. It's an unusually grounded approach to Halloween prop design, rooted in real-world observation rather than guesswork.

VanOaksProps· 6,484 views

I made a HoloProjector Inspired by Andor Season 2!

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DIY PropsIntermediate

I made a HoloProjector Inspired by Andor Season 2!

VanOaksProps builds a DIY HoloProjector inspired by the aesthetic of Andor Season 2, combining 3D printing, laser cutting, and weathering techniques to create a screen-accurate sci-fi prop replica. The video appears to be a showcase or teaser, with the full step-by-step tutorial linked separately. The build incorporates electronics to achieve an authentic holographic display effect. It sits at the intersection of cosplay prop-making and Halloween/haunt set dressing for sci-fi themed spaces.

VanOaksProps· 11,237 views

Tower of Terror Sign Replica - Bronze Patina Paint Technique

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DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Tower of Terror Sign Replica - Bronze Patina Paint Technique

VanOaksProps walks through a faux bronze patina painting technique inspired by the iconic Tower of Terror sign. Using a small selection of FolkArt acrylic paints, waxes, and an airbrush, the tutorial demonstrates how to achieve a convincingly aged, weather-worn metal look on any prop surface. The method is approachable for beginners and adaptable beyond the specific Disney replica to any project requiring a realistic bronze or verdigris finish. A sealing step with clear coat and wax ensures the finished effect is durable and display-ready.

VanOaksProps· 12,713 views

Concrete and cement aging tutorial using Monster Tutorials concrete skulls

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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