Video Tag
Every video tagged “animated prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
519 videos
Distortions Unlimited showcases their large-scale Sleeping Giant animatronic, a handcrafted character capable of snoring, speaking, opening its eyes, and standing upright. The video features footage from multiple real-world deployments including Transworld, a private Lord of the Rings-themed event, and various attractions worldwide. A standout clip demonstrates the giant programmed to speak Spanish, highlighting the prop's multilingual audio flexibility. Built for durability, the piece has been installed across haunted houses, corn mazes, mini golf parks, and theme park-style events.
This step-by-step tutorial walks viewers through building a mechanical, animated hand shadow prop that casts a moving ghostly hand silhouette — an effect famously associated with Disneyland's Haunted Mansion dark ride. The prop combines a slow-turning motor with a shaped hand cutout to project a creeping shadow across walls or ceilings. At 16 minutes, the video covers the full construction process in an approachable, beginner-friendly style. The finished effect works equally well for front porch displays, yard haunts, and indoor haunted house scenes.
This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building an animated Snow White Poison Apple prop using fiber optics and a reindeer motor to create a glowing, magically alive effect. The build blends crafting techniques with simple animatronics to produce a striking tabletop or display piece. The finished prop suits both home Halloween decor and haunted house environments, leaning into a dark fairy tale aesthetic.
This tutorial walks viewers through building animated caged creature props using an eclectic mix of scrap and repurposed materials, resulting in a moving, shaking Halloween display piece. The design is intentionally flexible — creatures can be made frightening or whimsical, large or small, depending on the builder's vision. Battery-powered mechanics keep the build accessible and cord-free, making it suitable for tabletop, porch, or yard placements. The project is positioned as a fun family activity as much as a haunter's craft.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Rotten Rover, their zombie dog animatronic prop from their 2019 Halloween lineup. The fully electric frightronics figure is designed to anchor a pet cemetery scene and suits yard haunts, home haunters, and professional haunted attractions alike. Note that the audio heard in the video may differ from the audio package bundled with the actual prop.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Swamp Hag, a professionally crafted animatronic swamp witch designed for Halloween displays and haunted attractions. The short feature highlights the character's animated movement and detailed creature design. It serves as a product spotlight for one of the company's ready-to-deploy haunt props.
This is a showcase of Distortions Unlimited's animated Grim Reaper Frightronic prop, presenting the menacing reaper wielding a sickle. The fully electric figure comes paired with an included audio track to drive its themed performance. It's a commercial haunt-ready prop highlighted as part of the maker's 2017 lineup.
FrightProps showcases their life-sized animated haunted bookcase prop, in which books appear to move on their own as if pulled and pushed by an unseen supernatural force. The fully automated piece is designed for haunted house environments and is exclusive to the FrightProps lineup. The video serves as a product demonstration highlighting the prop's eerily realistic motion effect.
FrightProps showcases their Pots and Pans Poltergeist, an air-powered animated rack prop designed to rattle and shake as though possessed by a malevolent spirit. The prop is highly versatile, accepting virtually any hanging items — from cookware and tools to themed decorations — to suit a variety of haunt environments. At just one minute, the video is a quick product demonstration highlighting the scare potential of the effect.
Die Ann is an all-electric animated zombie prop from Distortions Unlimited's Frightronic line. She rocks back and forth and ships with an audio CD to enhance the scare experience. The prop is designed to fit seamlessly into home haunts, professional haunted attractions, and Halloween events alike.
A short-form showcase of a life-size animated Jason Voorhees prop available at Halloween retail stores. The video gives viewers a quick look at the animatronic in action, highlighting its appeal as a standout horror decoration. It appears to be filmed at a Halloween or novelty shop, capturing the prop's movement and iconic Friday the 13th character design.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Mother' Frightronic animated haunt prop, a professional-grade animatronic designed for Halloween events, haunted attractions, and themed venues. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known manufacturer in the haunt industry, recognized from their appearance on the Travel Channel series Making Monsters. The short video serves as a product showcase highlighting the prop's movement and overall aesthetic.
This short clip showcases "Grave Buster Bob," an animated zombie prop from Distortions Unlimited. The all-electric animatronic rocks forward and back to mimic a corpse clawing its way up from the grave. It's a quick demo of the prop's motion rather than a build or tutorial.
FrightProps showcases an animated crystal ball prop featuring a glowing ghost that appears to float within the globe. The piece is sound-activated, triggering eerie haunting audio when guests pass by. It runs on included AA batteries, making it a completely self-contained, ready-to-use decoration.
FrightProps showcases one of their most extreme animated haunted house props: a pregnant zombie that gives birth to a mutant baby. The short clip highlights the prop's gross-out appeal and animated action, positioning it as a standout centerpiece for professional or ambitious home haunts. Despite the brief runtime, it's clear the prop is designed to provoke a strong visceral reaction from haunt guests.
Ghost Ride Productions showcases their Dying Pig animated Halloween prop in this short demonstration video. The clip highlights the animation sequence of a pig in its death throes, giving viewers a look at what the prop looks like in action. It appears to be a product showcase intended to display the prop's movement and overall effect for potential buyers or haunted attraction operators.
Distortions Unlimited showcases Dandy Andy, a fully electric animated haunted doll prop from their Frightronic line. The creepy clown doll is designed to bring life to haunted house toy rooms, fun houses, and similar horror environments. This short demo reel highlights the prop's movement and unsettling character in action.
FrightProps showcases their Halloween Animated Ground Breaker Kit, a ready-to-assemble mechanism designed to simulate a figure rising from the ground. The short video highlights two purchasing options — a basic kit and a complete kit — catering to different build levels. This is a product-focused clip aimed at haunters looking to add dynamic graveyard movement to their displays.
Distortions Unlimited showcases their Demon Rising animatronic prop, part of their 2020 Frightronic Halloween lineup. The piece is fully electric and features an up-and-down rising movement paired with detailed, durable construction. It is marketed as a versatile scare prop suitable for home haunts, yard displays, corn mazes, and similar seasonal attractions.
FrightProps showcases a fully electric motorized tentacle prop that flops and wiggles continuously without any pneumatic air supply. The short demo highlights how simple plug-in operation makes it accessible for haunters who want animated creature effects without a compressor setup. It appears aimed at buyers evaluating the prop's movement quality before purchase.
This short review covers an animated LED skeleton wolf prop available at major retail chains. The decoration features a moving jaw, glowing red LED eyes, and an audible howling sound effect. The reviewer positions it as a solid pick for both home Halloween displays and haunted house environments.
This short showcase features Mad Dog, a Frightronic animated dog prop from Distortions Unlimited. The electronic prop shakes and snarls while playing built-in sound to mimic an aggressive, snapping guard dog. It's presented as a ready-made scare element rather than a build guide.
A short-form showcase of the Haunted Living Pop-Up Pumpkin animatronic, spotted at Lowe's as part of their 2023 Halloween lineup. The creator gives viewers a quick look at this animated pumpkin prop in action. It appears to be a retail-ready piece aimed at home decorators looking for an eye-catching seasonal display.
FrightProps showcases their Flying Ghost animated Halloween prop, a large white ghost figure that travels back and forth along an included cable to create a dynamic yard display. The prop includes built-in spooky sound effects, adding an audio dimension to the visual scare. At roughly a minute long, this video serves as a quick product demonstration rather than a build tutorial.
