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Zombie Killer Animated Prop UNBOXING & SETUP Video | Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Zombie Killer Animated Prop UNBOXING & SETUP Video | Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founders Ed Edmunds and Mike Glover unbox and set up the Zombie Killer, one of their new 2021 animatronic Halloween props. The all-electric Frightronic figure features a moving arm that stabs up and down and includes an audio download. The video offers practical setup tips and showcases how the prop would look in a home haunt or professional haunted house zombie scene.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,889 views
Talking Skulls, Sound Activated Halloween Prop Powered by PicoTalk
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

Talking Skulls, Sound Activated Halloween Prop Powered by PicoTalk

FrightProps demonstrates their PicoTalk-powered talking skull prop, which animates a skull's mouth and eyes in response to an audio input signal. The setup is designed for simplicity — connect any audio source and powered speakers, and the PicoTalk controller handles the rest automatically. The result is a convincingly lifelike talking skull effect well-suited for haunted house environments.

FrightProps· 24,842 views
We made a GIANT KONG Animatronic!
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DIY AnimatronicsPro

We made a GIANT KONG Animatronic!

Distortions Unlimited takes viewers behind the scenes on the creation of their giant Kong animatronic gorilla head — a passion project sculpted by Ed Edmunds. The build journey covers every major stage: metal armature construction, clay sculpting, latex skinning, foam filling, and final paint work. Standing approximately 11 feet tall when fully raised, the finished piece features moving eyes, blinking eyelids, a opening/closing mouth, and a side-to-side head turn, all driven by professional-grade pneumatic cylinders. The complete package ships with a control system, audio track, amplifier, fog machine, and simulated lightning lighting effects.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,818 views
Dingle the Talking Carnival Barker Halloween Clown Animated Prop
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Prop Reviews

Dingle the Talking Carnival Barker Halloween Clown Animated Prop

Dingle the Clown is a fully electric, ready-to-run animated Halloween prop from FrightProps featuring a carnival barker character. It ships pre-programmed with a built-in audio track, onboard speakers, and a power supply so it can be deployed straight out of the box. Users can expand its capabilities by loading custom MP3 tracks or connecting a pre-amp and microphone to make Dingle respond live to an actor's voice. No pneumatics or compressed air are required, keeping setup simple and maintenance low.

FrightProps· 24,817 views
TH1119 THE HOST PoisonProps.com
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Prop Reviews

TH1119 THE HOST PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases The Host (TH1119), a professionally built pneumatic animatronic featuring a tortured figure on a table whose chest plate rips away and launches upward at a 45-degree angle while the head rises and the legs kick. The unit ships as a complete plug-and-play package including the character, table, pneumatics, controller, and motion sensor. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effects for a fully immersive scare experience.

POISON PROPS· 24,808 views
Wretched VCP Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Wretched VCP Halloween Prop by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Wretched VCP Frightronic, an all-electric shaking animatronic prop as displayed at the Transworld Halloween show. This is a deluxe edition of the Wretched character, dressed in a custom Von Charon straitjacket for added theatrical impact. The prop ships with a downloadable Frightronic audio track, making it a plug-and-play scare solution. It suits a wide range of Halloween settings, from professional haunted attractions to home haunts and parties.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,735 views
LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature PoisonProps.com

The LSC1332 Laser Swamp Creature from Poison Props is a professional pneumatic animatronic designed to lurk hidden beneath a laser swamp fog effect before dramatically lunging upward approximately five feet with a rising torso and articulated head movement. The plug-and-play unit ships complete with the character, rig, pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, making it ready for immediate installation in haunted attractions or dark rides. An optional audio package adds a digital player, powered speaker, and scream effect to amplify the scare. Laser swamp lighting and fog equipment are sold separately.

POISON PROPS· 24,720 views
Zombie Outbreak Breakout Shocktronic by Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Zombie Outbreak Breakout Shocktronic by Distortions

This short clip showcases the Zombie Outbreak/Zombie Breakout Shocktronic animatronics from Distortions Unlimited. The prop simulates zombies held back by a chain-link fence until one lunges forward in a sudden startle scare. It serves as a quick product spotlight rather than a build or how-to.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,626 views
How to Make A Flying Ghost for Halloween: FrightProps Axworthy Ghost Kit Setup Video
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DIY AnimatronicsBeginner

How to Make A Flying Ghost for Halloween: FrightProps Axworthy Ghost Kit Setup Video

FrightProps walks through the assembly and setup of their Axworthy Ghost Kit, a motorized system that sends a lightweight ghost prop gliding back and forth on a line between two motor-driven wheels. The kit is designed to make the classic Axworthy flying-ghost illusion more approachable for haunters of all experience levels. The video serves as a practical companion guide to the physical product, covering the key steps needed to get the effect running.

FrightProps· 24,610 views
Poison Props: Body Lifted and Contorted
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Prop Reviews

Poison Props: Body Lifted and Contorted

This short showcase video from Poison Props highlights their 'Body Lifted and Contorted' animatronic effect, in which a female figure rises dramatically into the air before her limbs are snapped into unnatural positions by an unseen force. The clip serves as a product demonstration aimed at haunted attraction buyers. The effect combines a significant vertical lift with articulated limb movement for a visceral, high-impact scare. No build details or pricing are presented in the video itself.

POISON PROPS· 24,577 views
New Talking Skull Zombie Skin!
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Product Reviews

New Talking Skull Zombie Skin!

FrightProps showcases a silicone zombie skin accessory designed to slip over their Talking Skull animatronic, instantly giving it a decayed, undead appearance. The skin transforms the bare mechanical skull into a grotesque animated zombie character without any complex modification. At just three minutes, the video is a focused product highlight rather than a full tutorial.

FrightProps· 24,503 views
Pneumatic Cylinder Tutorial with FrightProps
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PneumaticsBeginner

Pneumatic Cylinder Tutorial with FrightProps

This FrightProps tutorial introduces the fundamentals of how pneumatic cylinders work and how they are used to create motion in Halloween animatronic props. The video provides an accessible overview aimed at builders who are new to pneumatics and want to understand the core mechanics before diving into a build. FrightProps walks viewers through the types of pneumatic cylinders available, helping them choose the right component for their project.

FrightProps· 24,423 views
A Day Making Monsters For Halloween 2025
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Professional Haunted Attractions

A Day Making Monsters For Halloween 2025

Distortions Unlimited opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of monsters, props, and animatronics destined for the 2025 Halloween season. The video showcases the professional fabrication process at one of the Halloween industry's most recognized studios. Finished pieces are headed to haunted attractions, events, and Halloween enthusiasts across the country.

DistortionsUnlimited· 24,194 views
Transworld 2024 Halloween Show Full Walkthrough - Dark Zone, Amazing Animatronics, & More!
55:30
Professional Haunted Attractions

Transworld 2024 Halloween Show Full Walkthrough - Dark Zone, Amazing Animatronics, & More!

GMHaunts delivers a nearly hour-long floor walkthrough of the 2024 TransWorld Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis, one of the haunt industry's biggest annual trade events. The video tours the Dark Zone and highlights standout animatronics and props on display from various vendors. It serves as a comprehensive preview of what professional haunters and enthusiasts can expect from the latest offerings in the industry. The footage gives viewers an immersive look at cutting-edge haunt technology and design trends heading into the Halloween season.

GMHaunts· 24,141 views
DIY ANIMATED Flying Bats Tutorial - Spooky Halloween Prop!
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate$15–$40

DIY ANIMATED Flying Bats Tutorial - Spooky Halloween Prop!

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks viewers through building an animated flying-bats Halloween prop from scratch. The build centers on an electric motor to drive the flapping or swooping bat movement, creating a dynamic, eye-catching display. At roughly 24 minutes, the video covers the full construction process in an approachable format suited to hobbyist haunters. The finished prop is designed to add kinetic, spooky atmosphere to home haunts or yard displays.

Monster Tutorials· 23,910 views
WHT1327 Witch Hanging Thrasher PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics

WHT1327 Witch Hanging Thrasher PoisonProps.com

The WHT1327 Witch Hanging Thrasher from Poison Props is a fully pneumatic animatronic that portrays a witch suspended by a noose. Starting in a limp, lifeless pose, the figure dramatically activates — raising her head, reaching out with her arms, and kicking her legs as if desperately fighting the noose. The unit ships as a plug-and-play system, complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package and gallows add-ons available separately.

POISON PROPS· 23,890 views
DIY Animated Ghost Bride HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video Tutorial
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY Animated Ghost Bride HALLOWEEN HOW-TO Video Tutorial

This 24-minute step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a full-sized animated Ghost Bride prop that appears to float in mid-air while raising glowing eyes and an illuminated candle. The motorized build is designed to suit a range of settings including yard haunts, haunted house corridors, and front-porch displays. The channel specializes in professional-looking DIY animatronics and special effects aimed at home haunters and crafters. The finished prop delivers a striking, eerie silhouette with multiple simultaneous movement and lighting effects.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 23,889 views
HG1313 HitchHiking Ghosts PoisonProps.com
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DIY Animatronics$1700+ per ghost; full set pricing higher; shipping ~$420 freight

HG1313 HitchHiking Ghosts PoisonProps.com

Poison Props showcases the HG1313, a duo of hitchhiking ghost animatronics clearly inspired by classic dark-ride iconography. The pair perform a synchronized sequence: both lean right with pulsing arm movements, the shorter ghost turns its head, and the taller ghost raises and lowers its hat. The plug-and-play system ships complete with pneumatics, a programmed controller, and a motion sensor, with an optional audio package available as an add-on.

POISON PROPS· 23,872 views
Iron Maiden Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props
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Prop Reviews

Iron Maiden Halloween Animatronic by Poison Props

Poison Props showcases their Iron Maiden animatronic, a professional-grade Halloween prop available for purchase through their online store. The piece draws on classic medieval torture-device imagery to deliver a striking, horror-themed centerpiece suitable for haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts. With Poison Props' reputation for high-quality animatronics, this product targets serious haunt builders looking for impactful, ready-to-deploy scares.

POISON PROPS· 23,829 views
Distortions Unlimited Production Studio Behind the Scenes | August 2022
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Distortions Unlimited Production Studio Behind the Scenes | August 2022

This behind-the-scenes look at the Distortions Unlimited studio in August 2022 captures the full production floor in peak-season mode. Viewers follow key team members — including co-founder Ed Edmunds — as they paint and finish Mutant animatronics, weld metal components, pour and cut foam props, and coordinate shipping logistics. The clip underscores just how labor-intensive and team-driven professional Halloween prop manufacturing really is at crunch time.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,812 views
Motion Bases, Moving Platform, Shaking Floor FrightProps
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DIY Animatronics

Motion Bases, Moving Platform, Shaking Floor FrightProps

FrightProps showcases a six-foot-by-six-foot moving platform capable of lifting and shaking to simulate a variety of dramatic effects. With several inches of vertical travel, the unit is suited for elevator shafts, earthquake rooms, rocket launches, and other immersive haunt scenarios. The brief overview highlights the platform's versatility as a drop-in environmental effect for professional and ambitious home haunt builds.

FrightProps· 23,604 views
Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts
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DIY Animatronics

Giant Yeti Monster Hand Animatronic for Theme Parks and Haunts

Ed Edmunds of Distortions Unlimited demonstrates their Giant Yeti Monster Hand animatronic, a large-scale professional prop in which each individual finger moves and grabs via a built-in program. The unit hangs from a chain secured to a solid overhead beam and requires an operator to trigger the programmed sequence while also manually pushing and swinging the hand for added effect. It ships with integrated controls, programming, sound, and a speaker, making it a turnkey solution for theme parks, haunted houses, and dark attractions. The prop is also available in alternate versions including a green monster hand and a gorilla hand variant.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,470 views
Remote Control Zombies
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Prop Reviews

Remote Control Zombies

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited showcases their remote-control zombie animatronics, a prop concept designed for haunted attractions. The brief runtime suggests a promotional demonstration rather than a build tutorial. It highlights how operators can trigger or control the zombie figures remotely for scare timing.

DistortionsUnlimited· 23,466 views
FrightSaw - Electric Chainsaw Prop
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Prop Reviews

FrightSaw - Electric Chainsaw Prop

The FrightSaw from FrightProps is a modified real chainsaw with its engine replaced by an electronic sound and vibration system. It features an idle chainsaw sound that transitions to a thunderous revving effect when the trigger on the handle is pressed. The prop is designed to physically rumble in the operator's hands, adding tactile realism to the audio scare. It is a ready-made product aimed at haunted house performers and scare actors.

FrightProps· 23,457 views
Best DIY Animatronics Videos · Halloween Universe