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Halloween 2026 video trends you can remake in Rift

Updated · Reviewed by The Rift team

Short answer

This October people are copying a flying broom shot, the makeup transition reveal, costume videos, pet costumes, jump-scare remakes and the calm walk away from an explosion. Rift is an iPhone app where you tell Spark, Rift's video agent, the scene, check the Draft and tap Make. Each is one shot of up to 15 seconds.

October feeds are full of the same few ideas. These are the ones worth copying, each one a single shot you can describe in a line. To remake any of them with you in it, see put yourself in a TikTok trend.

Flying on a broom

You, your kid or your cat on a broom over the town, the moon behind. Spark line: “Me on a witch’s broom over our street at night, full moon, cape flapping.” Guide: how to make a flying broom video from a photo.

The makeup transition after shot

A hand covers the face, and the full character appears. Rift makes the after half. You film the before clip and join the two. Spark line: “Same pose, same room, now a pale vampire with red eyes.” Guide: how to make the after shot for a Halloween makeup transition.

Costume videos

A costume and a spooky place, from a photo. Spark line: “Me as a vampire in a foggy graveyard, slow walk toward the camera.” Guide: Halloween costume videos.

Pet costumes

Dogs and cats in tiny hats and capes. Spark line: “My dog as a tiny wizard sitting on a pumpkin.” Guide: pet Halloween costume video.

Jump-scare remakes

A quiet room, a slow look around, then a shock. Spark line: “Same hallway, but my friend appears in the mirror, lights flicker.” Guide: remake a horror or jump-scare trend.

Explosion walk

A calm walk toward the camera while a fireball blooms behind you. Spark line: “Me walking down our street at dusk, a pumpkin patch explodes behind me, I don’t look back.” Explainer: what is the explosion-behind-you trend.

Questions people ask

When is Halloween 2026?

Saturday 31 October 2026. Make your video a day or two early so you can try a second version.

Does Rift join clips for the makeup transition?

No. Rift makes the after shot, up to 15 seconds. You join it to your own before clip in your posting app.

Can I add a spooky sound or text?

Sound and text over video aren't in the app yet. Add them where you post.

Can I put my kid or friend in one?

Yes, with their OK, or a grown-up's OK for a child.