DON'T GO IN THE BASEMENT a Miniature Horror Diorama Build

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[@Astronaut_Zero]

The only thing missing is a single hanging bulb. Amazing build!

[@RekkinOnTheInternet]

With a pullchain broken halfway down?

[@MrSteelface96]

yeah a flickering lightbuild would have beet the icing on the cake ^^

[@Viscid149]

And the bodies underneath the floor

[@Mr_Fancypants]

A little yellow lcd light would do the trick!

[@dr.wallacebreen3859]

​@@Viscid149the bodies are absorbed as biomass

[@dinonut80]

Tell me that you used to be a contractor without telling me you used to be a contractor. 😊

[@Lamefoureyes]

Seriously, I feel like I learned something about framing when I watched this

[@garybuettner7920]

Very cool. You should do more horror dioramas!

[@blackc1479]

For real, that attention to detail and over engineering really sell it.

[@Gokou3036]

I came to make the same comment XD

[@TeddScheckler]

I hire a bunch of people for minimum wage and bill the customer for 10x the labor cost.

[@Powoga]

Don't you hate it when you're trying to get some ice cream from the freezer, but there's a bloody monster in the way, and you're too socially awkward to ask it to move aside? Awesome work. I like a bit of mundane horror. Made me think about the short story _Gramma_ by Stephen King, even though that one doesn't have a monster like this.

[@bird_b0nezz]

Me trying to go to the bathroom: the entity waiting to eat me: me: ah sorry I’ll come back later, don’t worry)

[@bruzzunathtuch]

What are you talking about? Are you stupid? Share the ice cream with Nyarlathotep! If you're hungry, he's hungry!

[@HeyyItsRue]

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[@angelinaharrison8644]

I know, right? it's so annoying.

[@rafaelmedina6342]

I mean, my sleep paralysis demon terry will hep me out, hes my buddy.

[@kaibaiarrio1299]

I find the idea of the monster just being a guy who appeared one day in this family's basement just chilling kinda funny Like someone comes over and is terrified but the family is just like "oh yeah thats jerry, he just appeared one day"

[@Homodemon]

And then you hear a muffled yell from downstairs like "Hi!"

[@MsKirbygirl1]

I really love how the creature is sitting. He looks like he's been waiting for a couple of weeks and has almost given up on ever getting fed.

[@cristianechevarria5855]

Is that Nyarlothotep from hp lovecraft?

[@mushrooms88]

@@cristianechevarria5855 yes

[@ProdbyNaz934]

​@@cristianechevarria5855 I'm fairly sure it is

[@HandsomeYoungSir]

He chill ngl

[@Homodemon]

"Oh, man, I hope I'm not coming off too strong... It's been months since the last time I had dinner."

[@yonstenger]

I’m not certain how the “this is a typical basement” plays to the wider international audience. But, as a 37 yo US midwesterner, this is spot-freakin-on for early to mid 1900’s basements. These are the basements that taught us to fear the monsters. And the 70’s/80’s era basements with the super worn tan couch, burnt orange carpet and wood paneled walls are were we learned to grab a fistful of polyhedral dice and slay the monsters!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

It’s the quintessential basement of old houses in Canadian Prairie cities, and I’d expect a lot of the northern US….but outside North America it’s probably not familiar looking at all, outside of movies.

[@roslynauwais2729]

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[@Hrathen39]

This was indeed my basement, but the cellar attached to the basement via a door, lemme tell you. Scared the shit out of me as a kid to go down there

[@thomassublime5969]

In Europe that's crearly not a typical basement, But don't forget we observe your culture through movies and series all the time so it's pretty familiar to us

[@Mixxie67]

It’s spot on for New England also. I love in Rhode Island. Those stairs going down could be my house, a 1948 rather plain Arts & Crafts 2-family bungalow my parents bought in 1983. Our basement stairs have a landing going into a shorter flight, and we have a closet under the stairs, as well as one directly across as you come down but it’s pretty similar. We also have narrow pushout windows. At some point before my parents bought the house, a shower/bath and wet bar were installed. A an old WC would definitely be appropriate. We no longer have either the bath or wet bar in our basement, although the plumbing is still there.

[@GradualGhost]

That model of Nyarlathotep is just amazing. Awesome diorama that makes me think Granny is no longer with us. The crawling chaos has taken over.

[@XaviusNight]

Granny was a Masque, and has decided that their grandchild should learn that consequences come from choices, and humans are made of their choices' consequences. And this particular humans is also one part eldritch messenger pigeon with shapeshifting superpowers.

[@despawn7663]

The scene makes me think Nyarlathotep got his dimensional portals crisscrossed and he waiting in that basement for the old god tech support hotline to chime in how to get him out.

[@metroidhunter965]

I was thinking it looks like SCP-610. I guess that’s where the original author drew his inspiration for the anomalous pathogen.

[@KiancarlisleCasaje-ry1nl]

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[@Wildonion1]

Something about the small tilt to the creature's head really struck me. Like, it could just be listening as the door opens and a meal is about to arrive, sure. But it also has me thinking that that thing is grandma--or maybe using her voice to lure the kid in, sorta like the cut ending to Alien? The amount of work and careful attention to detail really makes me want to know more of the story of this piece and has my imagination running wild. I think that's a sign that you truly knocked this one out of the park!

[@lizardpolitician]

If you've read the stories, you know Nyarlathotep actually can shapeshift and takes the form of an old man, and is purely malignant.

[@frozenscv]

All the little details on this one honestly make it one of my favorite dioramas you've done!

[@dkbibi]

+1

[@MonkeyJedi99]

This is what happens when an actual builder gets into miniature dioramas. Planning, math, and miniatures that are within conversation distance of building codes. (No points off for not making miniature joist hangers!)

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

This is an early 1900s style house, no joist hangers back then. A house built in the era of joist hangers wouldn’t have wood posts or planked subfloor 😉

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Ah dangit! And I used to live in an early 1900's house. I should have know that! I blame Gold Star Home Inspections, I've been watching his channel a lot on new construction inspections.

[@simony5807]

That hot water tank @12:35 was the touch that I loved the most, looks like a lot of effort for a tiny detail but it makes the scene look so good

[@hraefn1821]

This just makes me want to see a "color from out of space" diorama now. Pulsating, fused family members, dilapidated farmhouse and crazy lighting included. XD

[@capnskustomworks]

Perfectly captured that vintage feel!!! It has the “kid watching late-night movies and imagining things” vibe!

[@TheRealChippyJackson]

Damn dude, that concrete looks amazing. I feel like this should be the new standard method for modern ruins.

[@Petter1900]

"A monster lurked in the woods before the mother caught it and trapped it in their basement. The monster commonly made noises that scared the boy, but the mother would reassure him that things would be okay, and would sing the boy a lullaby at night. Eventually, the monster learned the lullaby, and on a day that the mother was out, it sang the song, causing the young boy to open the door to where it was."

[@lovenco6845]

Where Is The Father of The Boy?

[@its_judge.b]

That will be a monster that you would meet in Bloodborne and will immediately fill up 50% of your frenzy bar.

[@stephaniegrehan9084]

We were laughing as you just kept finding more and more things to add, inspired by memories of grannies home! The curtain and then the curtain ROD and then you INSTALLED IT 😂😂😂 the result is cool as shit

[@metademetra]

I still stand by hobbyists like this having the only good sponsorships on the platform

[@ReplicatorFifth]

I’m a simple cultist. I see my lord, Nyarlathotep, I like and watch. Great job on the diorama like usual!

[@dkbibi]

Jeremy: "At this point I thought it would be nice to add some ugly curtains". Me: "Hey I have these exact curtains in my living room!" 😅

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

As long as the rest of your decor isn’t the same you’re probably alright.

[@crack7092]

You don't know how grateful I am to finally find a diorama KZbinr that does commentary

[@jacobhope6164]

I love how you use terms like stringers, joists, etc. They harken back to your previous life. You sure do stay true to your roots.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Well….stats what they are called lol.

[@joikun5706]

I didn't watch more than a few seconds of your video (because it's night, I'm alone, and I got scared), but I liked and subscribed. This is absolutely horrifying and amazing. Will watch in full in broad daylight with human and animal companions for safety.

[@proft7211]

The details - water heater, that green shelf with cans, the freezer - they MAKE this amazing!!! I love it ❤

[@marcbelisle5685]

It really does capture the fear of going into a dark unfinished basement as a child.

[@crimsonchapperling]

The monster just sitting there makes it real unsettling, gives the vibe that the monster is a child itself waiting in grandmas basement.

[@tarobug2560]

As someone living in an old basement with concrete walls: the green was a bit too saturated in my opinion. My walls are a gross, washed out colour somewhere between mint and fern. On a more serious note though, this is wonderful! I love how much care and attention you put into each detail. Good work!

[@wAwCreator]

🎉 amazing miniature room. everything is so neat and detailed, the story you share is amazing. I wish I could chat like you

[@fedemotta3]

Dude, I think it's your greatest work so far. I love it.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

This is so cool! You got all those vintage "granny" details spot on, I think the water tank and rusty freezer are the icing on the cake 😂

[@truegrit7697]

This guy has the world's tiniest table saw! The attention to detail is mind-blowing. Dude - if you do work on real homes, I have a million jobs for you! What crazy talent!

[@och70]

That monster opens portals into random basements from the Idols of Torment realm to snatch new victims to take back there.

[@spinymausgames1866]

This is so different from your usual builds and yet you blew all the details out of the water. Amazing work.

[@Demonwalkerproductio]

I like the idea of this monster just... Chilling in the basement. 0 malicious intent, just hangin' out with ol' withcy granny friend. Grandkid just happens to walk in... There's a start to a YA novel here.

[@VerboseVindication]

I feel kinda like calling nyarlathotep 'that weird worm head monster looking dude' is a bit sacrilegious.

[@Alucia0]

Love all the little details and texture work here. Little kid is gunna have one hell of a shock finding Nyarlathotep just chilling down in the basement.

[@demiurge9212]

I could safely say the basement is "CRAWLING" with "CHAOS" 😏

[@dadanny187]

Just four words. Awesome.

[@robandtina]

This is my favorite BMC type of video!!

[@sadgirlhours4088]

Omg this is disgusting i love it so much. I love how goopy the monster is. It would be a genuine horrifying encounter to have. Absolutely incredible work

[@davidharris3028]

Whats even worse is that's nyarlothotept, an eldritch being who loves tormenting humans. Think loki and satin combined but making them 1000 times worse.

[@junkers4561]

This monster clearly got out of the refrigerator, most likely it mutated from a forgotten turkey on Thanksgiving. Just amazing work, I think several people definitely recognized the house from their memories.

[@arloturner8466]

man that water heater was one of the most impressive parts to me. so fucking realistic man thats crazyyyyy

[@josray2557]

I love everything about this... I feel my grandmas house and the 80s horror I was absorbing at the time. This also looks like the same universe as your build with the star wars monster. The little bits and bobs really drive this one home.

[@Armund_Wolffe]

that tip with the painter's tape and the stripes is absolutely genius.

[@azteclady]

Great scene, with so many ::chef's kiss:: little details. I particularly love that the joists and sub flooring are actually up to code!

[@elscheib]

Seeing stuff like this makes me realize I really need a hobby of my own.

[@bubbadoom1837]

I love this on so many levels! First, you went full contractor on this. That's awesome! I need to build a doll house for my granddaughter. You've given me some ideas. The only thing I might have done differently is that living room is screaming for an ashtray, and a candy dish, with those little, waxy, strawberry candies. This bar none is my favorite build of yours. It's magnificent! Chef's kiss.

[@sheapake9489]

PLEASE make more of these. I loveeee seeing all the detail and time that goes into these, and how you turn random supplies into something so incredible like this. The horror is awesome, I would love to see maybe some arg or analog horror themed dioramas/projects too! I think you could bring them to life so we’ll. Keep up the great work!

[@demetrinight5924]

I love that you built the supports and subfloor. It looked like you were building an actual house. The small details really sell the final product.

[@bicskeiz]

Wow, those little details channel such an 80s, early 90s, VHS vibe, that honestly... It's my favourite work from you!

[@nazrulnadziruddin9641]

Amazing build. Definitely click with the Halloween month

[@paperdoll1982]

This is so fantastic! SO MANY great ideas that could easily translate to 1:12 scale miniatures and non scary scenes! LOVE IT

[@Necrontyr121]

I love this diorama! The only detail I would've added would have been a lamp or two.

[@AVspectre]

I love love love your dioramas. They convey a lot of technique and knowledge without always confining you to a particular setting or theme. Love your sense of fun and creativity. :)

[@kinggamerism]

Your attention to detail is amazing as always. Great build, keep it up

[@karlarose536]

Your fantasy builds are great and I love all the ways you figure out to make dungeon crawl staples cheap and easy, but this is a whole different tier! Every detail is spot-on! Just captures that 'fear of the basement' that nearly anyone who grew up with an unfinished basement must have felt!

[@irishbatman2917]

This is one of your best dioramas! 80's creature feature vibes. Love it!

[@ovarb12]

Crippled god is a great hidden gem. Been with them for a long time. Glad they are getting some exposure on this rock star lvl channel!🎉

[@bridgethoggan1814]

Here's a story I put for it A 7 year old boy named Nathan lived next door to his grandmas House Him and His parents like to visit Often So they decided They would help their grandma finish their basement for Christmas So it could be a little hangout room With a Christmas tree the grandma stops at Nathan's parents house to tell them she is back from the store as she is leading them inside her house she notices the door is slightly open but doesn't think much of it... Finaly The boys family Is taking the decorations down stairs And the grandma and the mom start heading down as Nathan waits his dad was also at work and could not come eventually he hears his ma and grandma scream thinking the decorations fell and wanting to help, but then ... He sees a horrifying monster and within an instant the boy was nowhere to be found the monster becomes more human looking and swiftly exits the house leaving a bloody trail that stops near the sewer but it rain that night and all that was left was the blood trail in the house seemingly now stopping at the door the father has returned home only to see nothing and within an hour the cops were investigating the house and the news was on trying to solve the terror of the tragedy... In the end the unknown being was never found or mentioned again. The End

[@B.-T.]

Nyarlathotep. The Crawling Chaos. The Black Pharaoh. The Basement Dweller.

[@EchoRiverss158]

There’s so many details! So cool!

[@kyledouglas1018]

The extra details really make the scene, looks amazing!

[@davidscruggs4941]

I just wanted you to know, I've been watching you for years now. Got me hooked on modeling in my spare time. You rock dude!!

[@yo5tan]

while I absolutely adore your fantasy, scifi and grimdark stuff, this more mundane and 'traditional' miniature work is absolutely mindblowing! The time and effort put in to each individual detail really shows

[@kallisto9166]

I've got one of those little table saws. I too rarely use it, but when I do it's a godsend. It makes it so easy to cut lots of little pieces to the same length. Great for MDF too. A good investment.

[@IsoldeHallArt]

Having the monster coming out of a portal from the waist up would have been pretty cool too. Great build.

[@wondercub]

So detailed and such a great result.

[@MrMan-sy4ev]

I'm an artist too, and I appreciate your attention to detail. It always makes a difference!

[@deeznutz1302]

I would love to see you make more of these horror miniature diorama. This could make a great series

[@mr.bubbles.9311]

thats amazing, the attention to detail is incredable

[@zeej80]

This is absolutely gorgeous! The GG plants look cool AF-gonna pick up some for my miniature projects!

[@BLACNWYTE]

So much talent, I wish I had this kind of creativity.

[@ShintogaDeathAngel]

It's like Earthworm Jim crossed with one of the lampreys from Brutal Legend. Awesome!

[@ethanfulton4395]

Loved this build, the details really tell the story, great job!

[@blackguardunlimeted]

simply stunning!

[@MrPrhprh]

Look at you, going back to carpentry. Amazing diorama, good job and keep having fun during projects!

[@chainswordsatsunset]

this is the BlackMagicCraft we live for--incredible build.

[@TheAuldGaffer]

Love the sub-floor! Also, gotta say, having carpet layered on top of carpet is totally a granny house thing...

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

lol, I thought the same thing.

[@Dhips.]

What a great diorama. The small details add so much. Love the tiny hot water heater.

[@Shadoweyed09]

Just wow. I love the use of full scale construction techniques, it got my mind working. All the fun, real feeling details just pop the piece into realism. Great work, and it looks like it was fun to do.

[@jhenz3378]

It turned out amazing! so good.

[@paulphillips9568]

Absolutely amazing.

[@Mixxie67]

This might be one of my favorite builds i’ve seen you do and one of my favorite builds I’ve seen in awhile. Of course, I’ve had a fascination for dioramas since I was a kid seeing them in natural history museums. I’d love to see more dioramas from you.

[@wwiiinplastic4712]

Great tip on sealing mask edges with the base color before spraying the other color. I almost never hear anyone suggest that. And if you forget you can spray a regular sealer to do the same thing. I use Tamiya a lot so I will shoot the flat clear XF86 along the tape edges. I've even brushed on acrylic floor polish (Future). And that hot water heater needs to be replaced right away before the bottom ruptures. That is a lot of rust.

[@peterheinzo515]

thats stunning

[@veronica5896]

Epic!!! Hope you'll do more like this!! Thanks for sharing!

[@EntropicEcho]

The atmosphere in this little dio is amazing, well done!

[@procrastinator99]

Man, that poor kid is about to get eaten in one single SLURMP. Fantastic work, I love your attention to detail. And that water heater is seriously impressive!

[@kayland.5724]

This is so freaking detailed and realistic

[@MrSmokincodz]

Love the water heater. Great work

[@ryphter7794]

This was freaking awesome. It also gave me that missing fantastic piece for a dnd adventure I've been working on. Thank you.

[@cjh7234]

One of the best in the game!

[@name_undefined]

Man this is relatable af- can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to lock Nyarlathotep in the basement

[@Bluecho4]

Such incredible attention to detail. Fantastic! Really makes you feel like you've stepped into grandma's house. I mean, not MY grandma. Mine decorated her house (and, latterly, her apartment) with tons of decorations from Asia and Africa. Decorated fans, urns, jade, masks, wooden figures, metal figures with many arms.

[@MKempICI]

I use sandpaper for most of my carpeting simulation needs. It has just enough texture to look like it is really there. Sandpaper also works well for pavement. Your attention to detail here really paid off. Well done, sir!

[@canovanthecanman]

Fascinating how you fashion and complete your projects from scratch. Consider me impressed

[@damianarvizu1095]

Bravo!!!!! I think this might be my favorite of your projects

[@MisterChrista]

Such a great build. The chest freezer is so simple but so damn effective!

[@artofescapism]

Love all the details in this- it feels exactly like my grandparents' house! I know that basement so well lol.

[@Dingobabee]

That basement green unlocked some core memories for me 😅

[@matthewhall1074]

I love this! Its absolutely brilliant!