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Making Halloween Animatronics and Haunted Tree Props | Behind the Scenes at Distortions Unlimited

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Length
3:33
Views
6,878
Published
Apr 2023

What this video covers

This behind-the-scenes look at Distortions Unlimited reveals how the veteran prop manufacturer builds Halloween animatronics and scenic props at a production scale. The video showcases two featured products: the Creep Show animatronic clown and a Haunted Tree prop from their 2023 lineup. Viewers get a rare glimpse into the paint and assembly workflows of a company with over four decades of monster-making experience.

Key takeaways

  • Distortions Unlimited has been manufacturing Halloween props and animatronics for over 40 years
  • The video focuses on two products: a Creep Show animatronic clown and a Haunted Tree
  • A production 'paint run' process is shown, illustrating how multiple props are finished at once
  • The footage offers a rare factory-floor perspective on professional Halloween prop manufacturing

Who this is for

Haunt owners, prop enthusiasts, and Halloween fans curious about how professional-grade animatronics and scenic props are made at scale.

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