Dick Van Dyke Turning 100 Years Old Celebrates Halloween 2025

What this video covers

Distortions Unlimited — the professional Halloween prop and animatronics company — documents their annual tradition of helping legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke set up his home yard haunt, this time in celebration of his upcoming 100th birthday. The crew brought out several 2025 props including the new Xenovore animatronic and the Giant Talking Head to dress up the display. It's a warm behind-the-scenes look at a decade-long collaboration between a Hollywood icon and one of the Halloween industry's most respected prop makers.

Key takeaways

• ◆Distortions Unlimited has assisted Dick Van Dyke with his home Halloween yard haunt for roughly a decade
• ◆The 2025 setup features the new Xenovore animatronic and the Giant Talking Head among other horror props
• ◆The video doubles as a heartfelt 100th birthday tribute to Dick Van Dyke from the Distortions Unlimited team
• ◆Offers a rare celebrity home haunt perspective showcasing professional-grade props in a residential setting

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