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Every video tagged “animatronic prop” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.

239 videos

Monster Beheading Illusion Prop at Distortions Unlimited

Monster Beheading Illusion Prop at Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases a custom-built Monster Beheading illusion animatronic in this short behind-the-scenes clip, featuring company figures Ed Edmunds and Marsha Taub Edmunds along with a live performer demonstrating the prop in action. The illusion gives the convincing appearance of a monster pulling off its own head, combining animatronic engineering with live performance. Distortions also offers a related commercial product called Shock and Awe through their online store. The clip doubles as a fun product tease and a peek into the creative culture at one of Halloween's longest-running prop manufacturers.

DistortionsUnlimited· 589,027 views

Twitching Banshee | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2015

Twitching Banshee | Spirit Sneak Peeks 2015

This short video offers an early sneak peek at the Twitching Banshee, a Halloween animatronic prop from Spirit Halloween's 2015 product lineup. The clip is part of Haunt Former's ongoing Spirit Sneak Peeks series, giving viewers a first look at upcoming retail props before they hit store shelves. At just two minutes, it serves primarily as a teaser to generate excitement and community discussion around Spirit Halloween's seasonal offerings.

Haunt Former· 296,202 views

Spirit Halloween 2014 In-Store: Part 4

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Spirit Halloween 2014 In-Store: Part 4

A visit to a Spirit Halloween retail location in 2014, culminating in the purchase of the Peek a Boo Penny animated prop. The video gives viewers an in-store look at the seasonal Halloween merchandise on offer that year. It serves as both a shopping vlog and an informal showcase of Spirit Halloween's 2014 prop lineup.

Haunt Former· 193,851 views

ZOMBIE SHOCK Scares at Transworld Halloween Show 2018

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ZOMBIE SHOCK Scares at Transworld Halloween Show 2018

This short video captures real scare reactions from haunt industry professionals encountering Distortions Unlimited's Zombie Shock Shocktronic prop at the 2018 Transworld HAA Halloween & Haunt Show. The animatronic zombie — which includes a costume and mask — triggers startled screams, jumps, and laughter from attendees even under bright trade show lighting. The clip serves as a compelling live demonstration of the prop's effectiveness in an uncontrolled environment. As the creator notes, if it can rattle seasoned haunters in daylight, its impact inside a dark haunted attraction would be even more dramatic.

DistortionsUnlimited· 158,480 views

"The Villain" Violent Animatronic Prop by Distortions

"The Villain" Violent Animatronic Prop by Distortions

This clip showcases "The Villain," a violent animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited that thrashes as if straining to break free from chains. It's presented as a ready-made scare piece aimed at haunted attractions and dark-themed events rather than a build or how-to. The footage highlights the prop's aggressive, struggling motion as its main selling point.

DistortionsUnlimited· 156,191 views

Peek-A-Boo Penny Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Peek-A-Boo Penny Review | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former takes a close look at Peek-A-Boo Penny, a jump-scare animatronic prop manufactured by Tekky Toys and sold through Spirit Halloween. The review showcases the prop's signature pop-up head movement and its potential to startle unsuspecting trick-or-treaters. Part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews series, the video gives haunters a quick but entertaining look at what this retail prop delivers.

Haunt Former· 147,790 views

Rabid Shock | Scary Halloween Haunt Shocktronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020

Rabid Shock | Scary Halloween Haunt Shocktronic by Distortions Unlimited 2020

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Rabid Shock, a 2020 addition to their Shocktronic line of hybrid animatronic-actor scare props. The piece features aggressive thrashing movement designed to deliver extreme scares in haunted houses and dark attractions. It joins a well-established Shocktronic family that includes Zombie Shock, Demon Shock, Gargoyle Shock, and the Scream Generator. Distortions Unlimited highlights their long track record of USA-made, professionally durable Halloween products.

DistortionsUnlimited· 139,728 views

Zombie Shock Scare & Reaction at Halloween Show #Shorts

Zombie Shock Scare & Reaction at Halloween Show #Shorts

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Zombie Shock prop in action at the Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show in St. Louis. The scare piece combines animatronic mechanics with actor-driven operation to deliver startling pop-up frights to unsuspecting trade show attendees. The short clip highlights crowd reactions — screams, jumps, and laughs — giving buyers a real-world sense of the prop's effectiveness on a live audience.

DistortionsUnlimited· 83,269 views

Butcher Barrel Shock | Distortions Pig Head Horror Shocktronic

Butcher Barrel Shock | Distortions Pig Head Horror Shocktronic

Distortions Unlimited showcases the Butcher Barrel Shock, a 2019 addition to their Shocktronic product line. The prop features a crazed butcher character wearing a pig head and is designed as a hybrid experience combining a live actor with an animatronic element. Intended for professional haunted houses and dark attractions, it promises an extreme scare impact. It joins a roster of established Shocktronic products from Distortions Unlimited.

DistortionsUnlimited· 67,310 views

Kmart Halloween 2014: Tekky Toys' Condemned Maniac

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Kmart Halloween 2014: Tekky Toys' Condemned Maniac

This short video showcases the Condemned Maniac, an animatronic Halloween prop from Tekky Toys available at Kmart during the 2014 Halloween season. It offers a budget-friendly option for shoppers looking to add a spooky character to their seasonal display. The clip appears to serve as a quick retail spotlight or in-store demo of the item.

Haunt Former· 49,329 views

COVID Cougher

COVID Cougher

Poison Props showcases their 'COVID Cougher' animatronic figure, which depicts an infected patient concealing their face with a rag before suddenly lurching into a violent coughing and hacking fit. The prop is designed as a startling reveal-style scare piece, complete with simulated droplet spray for added gross-out impact. It appears to be a ready-to-buy commercial product available through the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 49,020 views

Flippin Freddy Spirit Halloween Zombie Babies #spirithalloween2023

Flippin Freddy Spirit Halloween Zombie Babies #spirithalloween2023

This short-form video introduces Flippin' Freddy, a new addition to Spirit Halloween's 2023 Zombie Babies animatronic prop lineup. The presenter gives viewers an early look at the character as part of ongoing Spirit Halloween 2023 coverage. The clip is a quick, enthusiastic showcase aimed at Halloween prop collectors and Spirit Halloween fans eager to see what's new for the season.

SpookYouLaterz· 43,872 views

Scream Generator Shocktronic SCARES

Scream Generator Shocktronic SCARES

This short clip showcases the Scream Generator, a Shocktronic animatronic prop from Distortions Unlimited, captured at the Transworld Halloween Show 2017. The footage highlights real scare reactions from haunters — experienced industry insiders — getting startled by the prop in full lighting, underscoring just how effective it would be in a dark haunt environment. It serves as a visceral, reaction-based demo reel for the product.

DistortionsUnlimited· 38,569 views

Sick Sneezer

Sick Sneezer

Poison Props showcases their 'Sick Sneezer' animatronic — a grotesque patient figure clutching an IV pole that suddenly erupts into a violent sneezing fit, launching simulated mucus at unsuspecting guests. The prop appears designed for haunted house or professional attraction use, delivering a visceral gross-out scare moment. The short-form clip serves primarily as a product showcase with a direct purchase link.

POISON PROPS· 34,102 views

The Flasher

The Flasher

The Flasher is a haunted attraction animatronic prop from Poison Props featuring a sinister trench-coat-wearing figure that stands menacingly while mumbling, then dramatically whips open its coat to expose skeletal parts and gory details. The sudden reveal mechanic makes it a high-impact jumpscare piece suited for professional haunts or ambitious home displays. It appears to be a commercially available product purchasable directly through the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 33,835 views

Face Off Kid

Face Off Kid

Face Off Kid is a commercial haunt prop from Poison Props featuring a child figure dressed in a distressed pink bunny costume. The prop's signature effect is a dramatic mask-drop reveal that exposes a monstrous face beneath the innocent exterior. It combines a believable character setup with a startling payoff, making it well-suited for haunted house environments.

POISON PROPS· 31,596 views

Demon Shock | Distortions Halloween Shocktronic Prop

Demon Shock | Distortions Halloween Shocktronic Prop

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Demon Shock prop, part of their Shocktronic line that blends a live actor in costume with an animatronic element for a combined scare effect. The concept pairs a devil-costumed performer with the mechanical prop to maximize guest reactions. Distortions Unlimited is recognized for their broader Shocktronic product family, which includes similar hybrid actor-animatronic offerings.

DistortionsUnlimited· 31,027 views

Face Off Man

Face Off Man

This short showcase video from Poison Props features their 'Face Off Man' animatronic — a bearded male figure that appears motionless before dramatically tearing away its own face to expose a screaming, blood-covered skull with a flopping tongue. The clip serves as a product demo highlighting the prop's startle potential for haunted attractions and home haunts. No build or tutorial content is present; the video functions primarily as a sales preview linking to the Poison Props storefront.

POISON PROPS· 30,543 views

"Wake Up Dead" bloody gore frightronic

"Wake Up Dead" bloody gore frightronic

This is a showcase of "Wake Up Dead," a gory electric animatronic from Distortions Unlimited. The plug-and-play prop shakes on its own and includes built-in sound for an instant scare. It's positioned for Halloween home haunters and haunted attractions, especially blood- or gore-themed rooms.

DistortionsUnlimited· 29,491 views

8 Ft. Pumpkin Stalker UNBOXING and Setup How To with Distortions Unlimited

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8 Ft. Pumpkin Stalker UNBOXING and Setup How To with Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited founder Ed Edmunds unboxes and assembles the brand's 8-foot Pumpkin Stalker, a large foam-latex and metal-armature prop featuring flickering illuminated eyes and mouth with posable arms. The video walks viewers through the full setup process, including tips for keeping the towering figure stable and protecting it for outdoor display. It's part of Distortions Unlimited's lineup of oversized evil jack-o-lantern characters, which also includes Jack Attack and Grizzly Gourd. The prop is suited for yard haunts, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and home haunt displays.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,860 views

EVIL TREE Haunted Forest Halloween Animatronics | Distortions

EVIL TREE Haunted Forest Halloween Animatronics | Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Evil Tree animatronic, a large-scale possessed tree character designed for professional haunted attractions, corn mazes, and theme park events. The prop evokes a menacing forest spirit reminiscent of fantasy tree creatures, bringing a haunted woodland atmosphere to any dark attraction. This brief product spotlight highlights Distortions Unlimited's reputation for producing high-quality, large-format Halloween animatronics for the professional haunt industry.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,792 views

Puke Vomit Man

Puke Vomit Man

This short clip from Distortions Unlimited spotlights their 'Puke Vomit Man,' a frightronic prop featuring a figure that appears to vomit into a barrel for a gag-inducing scare. Released in 2017, it's a brief product showcase rather than a build or tutorial. The prop leans into gross-out shock value popular in commercial haunted attractions.

DistortionsUnlimited· 28,682 views

Spirit Halloween 2022 | Nozzles The Clown | DEMO

Spirit Halloween 2022 | Nozzles The Clown | DEMO

This short video showcases a demo of Nozzles the Clown, an animatronic prop available at Spirit Halloween for the 2022 season. The creator gives viewers a look at the prop in action, highlighting its scare factor and design. It is part of a broader series of animatronic demos from this channel.

Spooky Guy444· 26,610 views

Poison Props: Can-nibal Corpse

Poison Props: Can-nibal Corpse

Poison Props showcases their 'Can-nibal Corpse' animatronic or static prop, featuring a ghoulish mad scientist scene in which a victim is forced into a toxic barrel. The lid slams shut and is then revealed open to expose a grotesquely melted mutant figure inside. This appears to be a product showcase video for the prop available on the Poison Props website.

POISON PROPS· 24,827 views